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Chapter 13

Kael’s POV

Lisa didn’t move at first. She just stared at me with wide, shocked eyes like she had seen a ghost.

But then, just as I took a single step toward her-

She turned and ran.

“Lisa! Wait!” I shouted, but she didn’t look back.

My heart slammed against my ribs as I rushed after her, pushing through the shop doors into the street

outside. The sun was bright, too bright. People bustled past, talking, laughing, shopping but all I could think

about was her.

Where was she?

I scanned the crowd frantically.

There! A flash of brown hair in the distance.

“Lisa!” I shouted again, running faster.

She weaved through the crowd like a shadow, slipping past vendors, darting between carts. The busy

marketplace swallowed her like a wave, but I kept running, pushing past startled strangers.

“Move!” I barked at a man blocking my way.

What was she doing here? Why was she running from me?

My wolf, Valric, growled in my head.

She’s scared. Of us? Of the pain we caused.

I clenched my teeth and kept going.

I needed to see her.

Just once.

I needed to make sure she was okay. I needed to tell her that I…I don’t know what I needed to say. I just couldn’t let her disappear again.

She had just left the pack. No warning. No goodbye. Just vanished.

I had searched for days after she ran. I told myself it was only because she was a pack member, because it was my duty. But deep down, I knew the truth.

I was worried for her.

I kept running, heart pounding, eyes scanning every face. People yelled as I shoved past. Street vendors called out their deals, children laughed, music played from a corner. It was too loud. Too crowded.

I turned a corner. My breathing was ragged.

She was gone.

I stopped in the middle of the street, turning in all directions.

No sign of her. Not her scent. Not her voice.

Nothing.

We lost her, Valric snarled in my mind. No…Find her, Kael. Don’t stop now.

I don’t know where she went.

She’s close. I can feel it.

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I spun in circles, ignoring the stares from the people around me. My chest tightened. My hands shook.

She had been right there.

She was alive.

But now she was gone again.

“Lisa…” I whispered.

Then I heard a familiar voice behind me.

“Kael! What is wrong with you?!”

I turned sharply.

Roxanne was running toward me, her heels clicking against the stone pavement. Her face was flushed and her hair bounced around her shoulders.

She stopped in front of me. She was panting slightly. “Are you mad?! Why did you run out of the shop like that?! Did a thief steal your wallet?!”

I just stared at her.

“What’s wrong?” she asked again and grabbed my arms. “Why are you behaving so weirdly?”

I blinked, trying to find the right words. “I saw her.”

“Who?”

“Lisa,” I said softly. “I saw Lisa. In that shop. She was there. She saw me and ran.”

Roxanne’s face twisted. “What?”

“She was there. Right there, Roxanne. And she ran away.”

“No,” she said quickly and shook her head. “That’s impossible, Kael. Lisa is gone.”

“She’s not,” I snapped. “She was in the shop, I swear it.”

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“She can’t be!” Roxanne insisted. “What would she be doing in the Frostbane Pack?”

I swallowed hard. “Maybe… maybe Alpha Rylan took her in. Maybe she is staying here.”

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Roxanne scoffed. “Highly unlikely. She ran away. She left her pack. That makes her a rogue. No Alpha would ever accept a rogue like her.”

“She is not just some rogue,” I growled. “She is…”

“She is what?” Roxanne cut in, eyes narrowing. “She is your mate? Is that what you were going to say?”

I flinched.

“You have already rejected her, Kael. She has run away from the pack,” she said harshly. “And she is probably dead in the forest somewhere.”

“Don’t say that!” I barked. “Don’t talk about her like that. She is your sister!”

“She was my sister. She chose to leave everything behind,” Roxanne snapped. “And you’re probably just hallucinating. Maybe you saw someone who looked like her and convinced yourself it was her.”

“I know what I saw,” I said firmly. “It was her. I know it.”

Roxanne crossed her arms. “Even if it was her, why are you so bothered? She chose to disappear. You

should be focused on me. I am the one you’re going to marry.”

I stared at her.

“I am the one you love, right?” she said and stepped closer. “Or are you in love with her?”

I opened my mouth. No words came out.

Tell her the truth, Valric said.

Not now.

You’re lying to her. You’re lying to yourself.

Shut up, Valric. I love Roxanne.

Liar.

“This is not what you think,” I told Roxanne. “Of course I love you.”

She studied my face.

“I don’t want to hear her name again,” Roxanne said sharply. “From this moment on, Lisa doesn’t exist. Not to me. Not to you.”

I looked away.

“Promise me,” she said.

I hesitated.

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“Promise me, Kael.”

“I promise,” I said, my voice hollow.

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She smiled and wrapped her arms around me. “Good. Now, come on. Let’s go back. I haven’t picked a dress yet.”

She dragged me back toward the boutique. I followed her. My steps were heavy. But my heart wasn’t in it. It was still out there. Chasing a ghost.

She’s alive, Valric whispered.

Yes.

And you let her get away.

I didn’t mean to.

You hesitated. You always hesitate when it comes to her.

I clenched my fists.

Inside the boutique, Roxanne returned to browsing dresses like nothing had happened. I stood near the wall. I was silent, watching her twirl in gown after gown.

But my mind kept drifting. To her eyes. To her voice. To the way she ran. Why did she run from me? Was she afraid that I would hurt her again?

I already had once. And I didn’t regret it.

It had to be done.

Lisa was never meant to be Luna. She was weak, hesitant and always hiding in the background. I needed someone strong beside me-someone like Roxanne. Someone who understood the pressure, the politics, the war always brewing on our borders.

Choosing Roxanne was the right decision.

Lisa… she wouldn’t have survived this life. She wouldn’t have survived me.

I did what was necessary-for her, for the pack, for myself.

And yet…

Rylan had accepted her. Why?

He wasn’t the kind of Alpha to take in strays. He had to know something.

What was Lisa doing here? Was she safe? Was she happy?

I stared at Roxanne as she posed in another dress. It was white this time, with crystals along the hem. “Do you like it?” she asked.

I forced a smile. “Yeah. It’s perfect.”

She beamed. “Then I’ll take this one.”

She called over a clerk, who began packing the gown. I just stood there. I was numb. I didn’t know how I was supposed to go back to normal.

Lisa was alive. She was here. And I was expected to pretend that she didn’t exist.

You can’t ignore this, Valric growled in my mind.

I’m not ignoring it. I just needed to know that she is alive. I needed the closure. That’s all.

Liar.

I’m not lying, I snapped. I have no regrets. I am happy with my decision.

Keep telling yourself that.

It’s the truth.

No, Valric growled. It’s the excuse you made to protect yourself. But we both know what

saw her. You felt everything.

I clenched my jaw.

Shut up, Valric.

you

felt when you

You can lie to Roxanne. To the pack. Even to yourself. But not to me. You never stopped thinking about

her.

I closed my eyes.

My chest felt tight and heavy.

Maybe I didn’t regret it. Maybe I did. But it didn’t matter anymore. What mattered now was that I was

getting engaged to Roxanne soon and I needed to focus on my future as the Alpha of the Nightshade

Pack.

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Blackthorn

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Blackthorn

“The Wolf Who Couldn’t Shift”

1. The Outcast of Nightshade Pack

Lisa had always been the outcast of her own home — a wolf without a wolf.

In the Nightshade Pack, turning twenty-one meant power, dominance, and pride. Every werewolf her age had already shifted, embracing their animal half. But Lisa hadn’t. Her wolf had never emerged.

Because of that, she was treated as an anomaly, a failure, and a source of shame.
Her parents ignored her. The pack ridiculed her. Even her own blood — her beautiful, perfect sister Roxanne — made her life a living nightmare.

Roxanne was everything Lisa wasn’t: strong, admired, and loved. The perfect daughter. The shining jewel of the family. And to make matters worse, Roxanne was dating Kael Blackthorn, the Alpha’s son — a man everyone respected and desired.

For Lisa, that was the final reminder of her insignificance. Every time she saw them together, it only highlighted the chasm between their worlds.

2. A Celebration That Wasn’t Hers

That night was Roxanne’s birthday, and their mother had transformed their home into a grand venue — lights, laughter, and music filled the air. Roxanne had been gifted a stunning red gown, handpicked by their mother, while Lisa was given a single task: serve the guests.

No one remembered Lisa’s birthday a few months ago. No cake. No presents. No “happy birthday.” Her parents had said it plainly before — Roxanne came first.
Lisa was simply expected to sacrifice and stay silent.

Still, she wanted to look decent. She chose a modest navy-blue dress, applied light makeup, and promised herself she wouldn’t let the night break her.

But the universe — or rather, Roxanne — had other plans.

3. Sister Cruelty

The door burst open, and Roxanne walked in like a queen entering a servant’s quarters. Her crimson lips curved into a smirk.

“What are you doing? You should be downstairs, not wasting time,” she sneered.

“I’ll be down in a minute,” Lisa replied softly, trying to keep her calm.

Roxanne’s eyes glinted with malice. Without warning, she snatched Lisa’s face cream from the dresser and poured it all over her dress.

Lisa gasped as the thick cream soaked through the fabric, staining it completely.

“Roxanne!” she cried, panic and disbelief trembling in her voice. “Why would you do that?”

“Because you’re embarrassing,” Roxanne replied coldly. “You think dressing up will make people notice you? No one cares what you look like, Lisa. You’re nothing but a burden.”

Tears blurred Lisa’s vision as she ran downstairs, desperate for justice. But when she told their mother what had happened, she was met with scorn.

“Roxanne would never do that,” her mother said sharply. “Stop making excuses. Go change and get back to work.”

And there Roxanne stood beside her, smug and triumphant, watching Lisa break in silence.

4. The Invisible Sister

Lisa changed into an old, faded dress — dull and shapeless.
When she finally entered the main hall, guests were already laughing and drinking, the music echoing through the night.

She moved quietly among them, balancing trays and forcing smiles. She served drinks, ignored whispers, and endured Roxanne’s cruel jokes.

One of Roxanne’s friends gave Lisa a small, pitying smile.
“Oh, you must be Lisa, right? Roxanne’s sister?”

Before Lisa could answer, Roxanne appeared and laughed loudly.
“Don’t bother talking to her! She’s just the help tonight — our little maid.”

Her friends giggled, glancing at Lisa like she was a joke.
“She’s really your sister?” one asked. “She doesn’t even look like she belongs here.”

“She doesn’t,” Roxanne said proudly. “She’s an embarrassment to the family.”

The laughter burned like fire in Lisa’s ears. But she didn’t fight back.
She had learned long ago that silence hurt less than hope.

5. The Alpha’s Arrival

Suddenly, the noise died down. All eyes turned toward the entrance.

The Alpha, Luna, and their son Kael Blackthorn — Roxanne’s boyfriend — had arrived. Their presence demanded respect, their aura commanding silence.

Kael was striking — tall, dark-haired, eyes sharp and unreadable. Power radiated from him effortlessly.
He walked straight to Roxanne, pulling her into his arms, kissing her in front of everyone.

The crowd cheered. Roxanne basked in the attention like it was her birthright.

Lisa’s stomach twisted. Not out of jealousy — but from the ache of being so invisible even to those who shared her blood.

“Lisa!” Roxanne called, her tone dripping with authority. “Bring drinks for me and Kael.”

Lisa obeyed. She returned with a tray of crystal glasses, keeping her head down. But when she approached, she felt his gaze.

Kael was watching her.

“Is that your sister?” he asked, his voice low and deep. “What’s her name? I don’t think I’ve seen her before.”

Roxanne laughed, tightening her arm around him.
“Oh, don’t bother. She’s not important. Just the family failure. Focus on me.”

Then she kissed him again — possessive, showy, territorial.

6. The Breaking Point

Something inside Lisa snapped.

For years, she had swallowed humiliation, endured cruelty, and told herself it didn’t matter. But as she stood there, watching her sister claim everything — their parents’ love, the pack’s respect, even Kael’s attention — something deep within her stirred.

Maybe it was anger. Maybe it was pain. Maybe it was the first stirrings of the wolf she thought she’d never have.

But it was there — hot, alive, awake.

She placed the tray down calmly, ignoring Roxanne’s voice calling after her.
She walked away — past the laughter, past the whispers, past every face that had ever looked at her with pity.

They could laugh. They could mock.
But one day, they would see.

7. A Shift Waiting to Happen

As the night went on, Lisa slipped quietly outside. The cool air hit her face, carrying the scent of pine and moonlight.

The party’s laughter echoed behind her, but she barely heard it. Her heart pounded with a strange rhythm, her blood burning beneath her skin.

Something was happening — a pull in her soul, a whisper in her bones.

She tilted her head toward the moon, feeling its glow on her skin.
For the first time in her life, she didn’t feel weak. She felt something ancient stirring inside her, clawing to be free.

Maybe her wolf wasn’t gone.
Maybe it had just been waiting — for the moment Lisa stopped begging to be seen, and started seeing herself.

8. The Beginning of Change

Inside, the celebration continued. Roxanne laughed, oblivious to the storm brewing.

Kael’s eyes flicked toward the window where Lisa stood in the moonlight. For a brief second, something unreadable crossed his expression — curiosity, or maybe recognition.

He didn’t know it yet. None of them did.
But the quiet, invisible girl they had mocked all her life was about to become something far greater than any of them could imagine.

Because sometimes, the wolves who are late to shift…
Are the ones destined to lead the pack.