THELMA's POV
The sounds of my heels tapping the floor as I walked gracefully into the pack's healing room, a bright smile on my face while waving to the other people I met on the way.
I got to the room, pushing open the door to reveal him, Neon, my fiancé. He was standing right next to the window staring outside.
He seemed to sense my presence as he turned back facing me, "Thelma." His soft voice called out as he walked towards me.
I embraced him getting to him, my hands wrapped tightly on his waist, "I've missed you so much." I pout as he pecked me on my lips pulling away from me.
"Have a seat." He guide me to sit on the bed, my eyes glanced around the room then back to his injured arm as I rubbed on it.
I'm Thelma, the princess of the Tee pack, one of the largest and most feared pack in the wolf world, being the first daughter of the pack, I shouldered a large responsibility.
I have a younger sister, Yvonne and my fiancé is the strongest general of the pack. To everyone, finding their mate after turning 18 is normal but not for me.
I couldn't find my mate till I turned 23 and that was why father decided to bethrone me to Neon just after passing the pack to him as my alpha.
Over the years, I've always wanted to officially become his Luna but I had to wait until this moment, the moment where our pack would become the strongest.
I jolted back to reality when he tapped me, "Ohh sorry, what were you saying?" I asked, he gently laughed before flickering my forehead with his finger.
"How could you be so absentminded?" I shrugged at his question, even though we were both engaged, I have always had a soft spot for him since we were young.
"Maybe thinking about how I'll officially become your Luna tonight."
He placed his hands on my laps, "I promise to make it the biggest ceremony for you, you will be the most envious Luna existed in history."
I was about answering when I received a phone call, picking it up, I realized it was dad, "Dad."
"The neighboring pack next to us need a healer Thelma, and it's very urgent, I can only trust you with this task so you should leave with two healers to help."
He sounded urgent and didn't allow me to speak, "But dad, the ceremony tonight..."
"You will make it just in time for the ceremony if you hurry up and leave now." He interrupted me and dropped the call before I could say anything more, even though I was hesitant, I still had to leave.
I stared at Neon, "I understand, I will wait for you to arrive." He pecked my forehead before I stood up, with one last look at him, I hurried outside into the shadows of a new mission.
*****
I stared at the huge pack gate in front of me booming with light, my hand was injured but not so much, the moon light shone down on me.
The beautiful decorations, the smiles, the laughter and shouting, no one seem to notice it wasn't complete.
I slowly walked in, my steps slow but deliberate towards the pack's garden, my sadness and pain overcome with happiness.
He decorated all this for me, just as I got to the pack's garden, I could hear people cheering and staring at something.
Moving closer, a shocking scene left my mouth hanging. Yvonne was standing in front of Neon with him kneeling down holding the Luna crown.
It was as though he was pledging his loyalty to her, what he was supposed to do to me, "What do you guys think you are doing?" I bolted, my voice ringing through the crowd.
The ones lousy crowd became quiet, everyone giving space to stare at me properly. Yvonne face lit with horror as if she had just seen a ghost.
"Why are you back? You were never supposed to be back!" She shouted, her eyes shaking in fear, I was confused.
Initially, while on our way back from the neighboring pack, we encountered a group of rogue wolves making it almost impossible to survive.
But just when I thought I'll die, the second healer with me healed me with all her strength resulting to her death while she provided cover for me giving me enough time to escape back.
"What do you mean?"
My injured arm was hurting, it was hard for me not to have healed by now but I was less bothered by it, all I wanted now was an answer.
"Thelma, let me explain." Neon tried calling me down but it wasn't working, I saw it, the deception. What was happening.
I pointed at him, "Don't tell him it's what I'm thinking." My voice cracked unable to believe my thought as I tried controlling my tears.
Yvonne stepped forward before he could speak, "Yes. It's exactly whatever you are thinking, I'm tired of having to pretend over and over again just to make peace be."
Was this the same sister I thrived for all this years, the same sister I grew up with thinking she was my companion, "Yvonne!" My voice was breaking.
"What!"
"Dad just tell her the truth, this is starting to get on my nerves." She hissed standing next to Neon as she kissed him.
My eyes was red from anger as I launched forward to attack them but was pushed backward by a huge wave, it was Neon.
I crashed on the wall weakened, my bones crushed and I couldn't stand up, "Ouch!" That was wrong. I wasn't supposed to be in this much pain.
Yvonne stepped forward, "All my life, I have always been your shadow, I always felt second to none, no one sees my presence anytime you are around, why?"
But that wasn't true, I had done everything just to make mom and dad see me, she was the one always pampered while I'm trained the hardest way.
"How does it feel getting your loved one taken away from you?" I stared into her eyes, it held no form of love, it was deep resentment and hatred, something I've never seen in her before.
"Why? I loved you, you are my sister, my only companion." I opened my mouth to ask but I felt my whole body paralyzing.
She smiled, "I hated your gut and everything about you, I wish you could just die..." She paused, crouched to my size and lean closer to my ear, "The poison must have start acting up, dad personally poisoned you himself."
That was when it all started making sense, the urgent mission, the attack, the not expecting me to be back.
I expected just one person from the pack to at least stand up for me but they all stared. Some pitifully, some happy while some held pain in their eyes.
I looked up at the faces of the people I once regard to as family, my tears rolling down my cheeks, my eyes held pain, betrayal, sorrows but I still wanted something else.
"Mom!" I called softly, she stared away unable to look at me, that wasn't it, I needed answers, why? Why did they do this? Why will they be wicked enough to kill their own daughter? Why?
As my eyes close, I prayed earnestly looking at the moon above, "Moon goddess, if you can hear me, please give me a second chance to make it all right, to
get my revenge and change my fate."
Then darkness!
Thelma's POV
"Wake up!" The silent voices echoed into my ears repeatedly, memories came flashing into my head as I wake up panting heavily.
I cleaned the beads of sweat from my face as I stared at my surroundings, "Where's this? Where am I?" I thought in confusion.
My thoughts were interrupted when Yvonne came in, that was when it clicked. I remembered it all. The memories and the pains screaming deep into my soul.
"I am reborn!" I whispered in shock, I quickly took the calender beside my bed checking the date, "Jan 5,2020." I exclaimed in shock.
"Why are you acting like you saw a ghost? Did you have a bad nightmare?" Yvonne came to my side, her worried face plastered on her face as she caressed my body.
"Stop..." I said gently but she didn't, "I said stop." I had no idea when I shouted. It was disturbing but now I saw through her fake facade, their fake facade.
Remembering what she said and what they did, I bolted my fist hard, I was angry, I am determined to make them all pay for what they did.
I looked up to see her staring at me shocked then her face turned teary, "Did I do anything wrong sis? You just shouted at me? Or don't you want me anymore?" She asked.
I can't let her know I was reborn or make her feel suspicious so I faked a smile pulling her close, "Why not? I am sorry, I just... you know, had a very terrible dream." I shrugged.
She nodded, I knew she wasn't very convinced judging by her expression so I added, "You know you are the best sister in the world and I love you so much." I pecked her on the cheek and she giggled.
She stood up excitedly, her smile bright on her face but I was empty, if it was before, I'll have been filled with joy but now all I could see was a facade.
A pretense that they all had while trying to use me, lure me as a prey that can be discarded when they are done.
"Guess what?" I cleared my throat as her voice bought me back to reality.
"What could that be?" I asked faking cluelessness, this was how she asked me to guess in the previous life, she informed me about how dad decided to pass down the Luna title to me and he'll be making Neon the alpha.
She looked around before gesturing for me to move closer as she whispered into my ear, "I overheard dad saying he want to crown you the next Luna to be for the pack, he'll announce Neon to be your alpha. Don't you think that's great."
I gasped, covering my mouth with my hand , "A joke?" I asked, she nodded negatively. I jumped up happily, "I'm so happy, I knew he'll come to accept Neon to be with me."
"Yes, you know how much dad loves you..." She paused as though she remembered something, "Oh my God, I forgot I have extra lessons again, mom will surely kill me." She exclaimed, I gestured for her to leave.
In the previous life, I stupidly thought she truly had extra lessons but I know she didn't, she must have gone to meet up with Neon but now, I'm not bothered with them because I have somewhere to be.
I stood up fully hurriedly dressing up into a simple black pant and crop top, before wearing my jacket then walked outside going towards dad suite.
I got there in no time and carefully opened the door a little bit, i know base on the sharp instinct of we werewolves, it wouldn't be long before they find out I'm there so I masked up my scent.
Mom voice was the first to come in, "What if she finds out about them? You know being a Luna gives her access to everything about the pack."
I was confused, which then was she talking about? "And that's why I wouldn't be announcing her as the Luna, I'll announce Neon as the alpha instead then announce her as his fiancé..." He paused. "It's up to him when to get married to her and do the proper rite and crown her as the Luna which wouldn't be happening."
I wonder how someone could be so cruel to their own daughter without blinking an eye. To the pack, I'm the most loved daughter of my parents but from the beginning, they only taught me how to become a great Luna and how to protect the pack, they've never really showered me with care like they did to Yvonne.
I was confused, I couldn't find anyone to answer my question no matter how many times I ask myself.
"We still have to be fast with it , she could find out she isn't..."
"She will never. If it wasn't because it's only her blood that can open the pack's core and make us the strongest pack, do you think I'll ever have to make her the Luna to be when our Yvonne is there."
I staggered backwards, my eyes teary, I still don't understand, why exactly do they hate me enough to want me dead.
"After we killed her parents, who could have expected they've put up a guard against us by making their only offspring the only one to open the pack core energy."
The new revelation made me gasped in shock, mg body colliding with the door, "They are not my parents."
That would explain my question but I still couldn't believe it, all my life, the same people I called mom and dad were the people who killed my real parents.
They were only with me for the pack's code and they never loved me, they were just... there. My tears trickled down my face.
Now it hurts more knowing the real reason why they were cruel enough to kill me without feeling remorseful or ahy regret.
I tried to support myself but ended up smashing the vase beside me, I panicked not knowing where to hide as I saw the two of them approaching the door.
Ohh gosh, what am I to do?
Thelma's POV
I tried to be neutral and act as though I just got here but it was not possible as to why I broke the vase.
My hands were getting sweaty and I knew I was nervous, it can be seen through me easily which would break my lies.
Just when I was confused on what to do, a pair of hands pulled me away leading to another room which I have no idea existed.
The wall closed on us leading to an underground, I looked up to see who it was and was met with a pair of blue eyes, cold yet enchanting and seductive.
"Have you seen enough?" He asked, I cleared my throat pulling away from him feeling awkward.
"Thanks." My voice came out inaudible, I can't believe I was lost staring at his eyes. He walked towards another side, with me walking behind.
He didn't say anything instead kept walking towards a direction, soon we got out, I realized the secret passageway lead outside the pack to the training ground.
He turned to face me, that was when I saw him clearly, Xavier.
Yvonne fiance that was ambushed in the past life, he was said to be her mate but I knew there were more to it now.
He was ambushed and overpowered when he went to save Neon in the past life, since tomorrow tonight was the night I'll be announced as the Luna to be.
Tonight is the night Yvonne will find out he was her mate, she came to meet me for help to cover up her scent which was weird because anyone will be happy to have found their mate.
He pocketed his hands into his trouser, "You should be more careful eavesdropping on people, you don't get to be saved everytime."
His words left me tongue struck, saved everytime? Has he saved me before? Could it be? No, it can't be, not possible.
Just as he was about to leave, I held his hand, "You should be careful also, someone is targeting you and you might get ambushed tonight."
Before he could say anything, Neon arrived cutting our conversation short, "Thelma." He called out, I forced out a smile as I stared at him.
He glared at Xavier gently before he pulled me to his side walking away from him, I glanced back to see Xavier still staring at me.
"Why are you with him?" Neon asked immediately we got in. I rolled my eyes secretly, if I hadn't been reborn, I'll have thought he was just been jealous not knowing he was just an evil and wicked person.
I snatched my hand away from his, landing a slap on his cheek before he could think of whatever could be on my mind, "What now? You want to start controlling me? Who do you think you are?"
He sensed I might be angry and quickly changed his expression, he helped me sat on my chair kneeling in front of me.
His fake smile plastered on his lips, "Of course not. I'm just worried about you, Xavier is dubious and act secretively, I just didn't want him to harm you."
The real secretive person here is you, you are the one who wanted to harm me, I scoffed slightly, my arms folded under my firm breast.
"Whatever you say, you just don't get to drag me all the way from the training ground to my room." He nodded slowly.
I let out a small smile, by now, he should be gone, he stared deep into me, coming closer to kiss me but I pushed him away.
He was shocked, yes, I always wanted this but he told me until he get announced as my royal alpha, it was good at first but not anymore.
"You said until you get pronounced as my royal alpha, just one night." I said sharply, he smiled and nodded standing up.
He pecked my forehead, "Yes, I totally forgot, I can't wait for you to be mine already." I nodded but stared at him in disgust as he left.
I breathed out a sigh of relief which didn't last long before mom came in, remembering what they both discussed earlier, my heart raced in pain.
The people I have regarded as my parents all my life were not even mine. The tiny bit of hope I held in me was lost, I thought maybe they were playing favorites and that was why they chose Yvonne over me.
But now that I knew the reason, I just couldn't stare at them as before, "Mom." I said slowly standing up for her to sit down.
She made me sit in front of her as she held my hands, "I saw Neon leaving your room just now."
Of course she'll try to find out if anything happened between us but she was wrong, "Yes mom. He came to check up on me since he hadn't seen me outside all day."
She gave me a knowing look, "No mom..." I paused laughing, "A woman's dignity is one of the greatest qualities she can possess, I didn't allow him to pass his boundaries."
She nodded, "I just decided to check up on you, I hope you are preparing for your crowning ceremony tomorrow, it'll be the full moon."
I didn't know what to say at first but I just nodded, "I can never be more ready."
She stood up and left before I could lose my temper, immediately she was out, I let out all the emotions I built up.
I had been controlling my rage before her because I don't want her suspecting anything, she definitely came because she thought I might be the one who eavesdropped on them.
I knew I had a lot to do, I stood up to go outside but Yvonne came in, can this people just stay out of my way and life for some minutes.
"Sis, I need your help." She said before I could say anything. I remember she came for something in the previous life.
"What do you want?"
She stared at me like she was contemplating, "I want you to mask my scent with your scent." She said.
I hesitated a bit, I did this for her in the previous life then the next morning, it was said Xavier was ambushed.
Then I remembered, Xavier wasn't just ambushed, he went into coma instead, I wasn't really interested in the case because it wasn't my concern.
But now that he saved me, I'll reciprocate by saving him alsi, "No Yvonne. I can't do that right now, I must have enough energy for tomorrow or I'll not be announced as the Luna."
She hesitated, "No sis, I know you can do it, it's really important to me." I sighed out in frustration. I was starting to get more annoyed.
"I told you, I can't, you can mask your own scent yourself so why do you need me to do that for you?" I snapped in anger, I needed to get to the cabin fast before Xavier would be attacked.
She stomped her feet on the floor in anger, "I'll just do it myself." She said as she left, I knew I had provoked her but I'm less bothered as I rushed towards the cabin.
My legs finding its way to where Xavier was said to be found unconscious in the previous life, getting there, I didn't see him instead a sweet chocolate scent filled my nose.
Something snapped in me, my wolf, Thalia whom was asleep stirred waking up, "Find it, he's our mate."
"It can't be, I didn't find my mate in the previous life so how come." I was in heat, Thalia wanted to take over, I knew.
Just when I was about turning, Xavier came out, the scent grew stronger, what is this? Could he be the one?