The Perfect Pair 20

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Chapter 20: We Won’t Divorce, Never

Lily tightly gripped her phone, “Can you pass the phone to your boss?”

Ambrose’s voice sounded a bit reluctant. “Miss Foster, the boss drank too much tonight. He might not be in a good condition to…”

Before he finished speaking, Jaxen, who was supposed to be passed out in the back seat, suddenly opened his eyes.

He waved his large hand and snatched the phone away. “Hmm? You’re looking for me?”

Ambrose froze, puzzled, as he rubbed the back of his head. How could he be so alert? He could barely walk earlier!

Mateo’s voice, still low and hoarse from the alcohol, came through the phone, carrying a magnetic, sleepy quality.

Lily froze as the sound hit her ears. It was so mesmerizing, it sent shivers down her spine. How could anyone’s voice sound this good?

“Lily…ly?”

Only when the name was clearly called did Lily snap back to reality. She quickly shook herself awake and asked, “Can I see you for a moment?”

“Sure,” Jaxen agreed easily. Perhaps because he was drunk, his speech was slow and carefree. “Wait, I’ll come to the hospital to see you.”

“You don’t need to rush,” Lily replied, sensing that he was still a bit drunk. It might be better to discuss things when he was sober. No need to rush.

However, since Ambrose had called him boss, Lily was a little curious about what kind of company he ran. In these tough times, even bosses had to attend to things personally… while drunk.

Lily locked her phone and sighed, “Let’s do it tomorrow. Can you set the place?”

After a slight hesitation, Lily suggested, “How about 11 AM?”

He was drunk, so he should wake up late. This time seemed like it wouldn’t interfere with his rest.

“8 AM,” Jaxen answered, rubbing his forehead, seemingly trying to relieve his headache.

Lily was stunned. “8 AM?”

“Yes, 8 AM. I’ll come pick you up when you’re discharged.”

He knew she was getting discharged tomorrow?

Lily almost said it wasn’t necessary but then realized they’d have to meet anyway. So, she agreed, “Alright, 8 AM then.”

After hanging up the phone, Lily lay back on the hospital bed.

Originally, Elodie was supposed to stay with her, but due to a business trip, she had to leave late to catch a flight.

Elodie was a dancer who had suffered a leg injury three years ago and had to switch careers to modeling. Her life hadn’t been easy, and as she put it, “I haven’t eaten well in three years.”

Lily couldn’t rest well that night, with so much on her mind.

The next morning, she woke up at 7:30 AM.

As usual, she grabbed her phone, and a sensational news headline immediately caught her eye-“Shock! Mateo, Heir to Gates Corporation, Spotted with Beautiful Woman! Spring Night, Suspected Affair!!”

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Mateo? Wasn’t that him?

As she clicked on the news, sure enough, Mateo’s photo appeared on her screen. He was leaning on Eliza’s shoulder, and the two were hugging, spotted late at night in what seemed like a hotel.

As she scrolled down, more details appeared.

This morning, Mateo and Eliza were seen leaving a hotel room, surrounded by reporters. They had spent the entire night in the room, leaving only at 7

It was obvious what had happened.

Lily’s thoughts were in turmoil, her mind in chaos.

The picture showed Mateo protecting Eliza’s face from the cameras.

Lily’s lips curled into a bitter smile. This confirmed it. Eliza had stolen her fiancé.

But what would her parents think when they saw this? Would they regret their previous favoritism toward Eliza?

Her chest tightened with suffocating emotion.

Just then, the door to her room opened, and a tall, well–dressed man stepped inside.

“I’ve taken care of your discharge procedures.”

His voice was soft, like the first ray of sunlight cutting through the morning fog, clearing the mist.

“So,” Jaxen’s eyes lowered, meeting hers directly, “Have you considered my proposal?”

He was talking about marriage.

Lily noticed he was wearing the same shirt from their last meeting, but this time, the button she had torn off was carefully sewn back on.

She clenched her palm, then relaxed, feeling an obvious tension.

“I can marry you, but…” Lily lowered her head, ready to grab her phone.

“I’ve already written a prenuptial agreement last night. Do you want to see it?”

Jaxen: “…”

Lily cautiously observed his expression.

Seeing his furrowed brows, she asked curiously, “Did I say something wrong?”

She had thought it through last night. She had nothing left now. This man was handsome and a small business owner.

Marrying him would be beneficial for her.

Lily decided to draft a prenuptial agreement. It wasn’t much, just covering the assets.

She would suggest an equal split, and if they divorced, she would leave with nothing.

After all, she had nothing now and depended on no one but herself.

“I’ll send it to you,” she said, swiping her screen to unlock the phone.

Before she could, Jaxen suddenly leaned in close, and Lily froze as he grabbed her wrist.

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“No need for the agreement.”

His body carried a faint minty scent, mixed with the freshness of aftershave–a clean, crisp aroma.

The sudden touch left her stunned. Her gaze dropped to where he was holding her wrist, and her cheeks began to flush.

“All my assets–half of them are yours.”

He looked at her, noticing a flush that seemed to trail behind her ears.

Was it from the sun?

Jaxen turned slightly, subtly blocking some of the light. “Household expenses are on me too.”

Lily blinked innocently, finding it hard to believe.

“But if we get divorced, wouldn’t that be unfair to you?”

Jaxen raised an eyebrow with a hint of amusement. “Divorce?”

Lily took a deep breath and nodded.

She gently pulled her wrist out of his grasp, her voice softening.

“I’ve been to prison. Your family might care about that. If things go badly after we get married, or if…”

Jaxen‘ eyes narrowed slightly, his expression darkening for a brief moment as if something had crossed his mind.

But when Lily looked up at him, he was already smiling again.

“We won’t get divorced. As long as you’re willing, we never will.”

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The Perfect Pair

Status: Ongoing

Part 1 – The Message That Shattered Everything

Aveline Russell’s peaceful evening ended the moment her phone buzzed.
One unread message changed her life: blurred photos of a hotel room, clothes scattered, a man’s familiar frame.
Her heart froze when she recognized the wrist—Jaxson Thorne, her mate of four years and Alpha of the Thornpeak Pack.
The date on the pictures was crueler still: it was their mating-anniversary night, the day he’d sworn they’d celebrate together.
He’d told her he was away on urgent pack business.
Now she understood the truth—his “urgent mission” had been an affair.

Part 2 – The Weight of Betrayal

For a long moment, Aveline couldn’t breathe.
Every memory—their first bond, his promises, his laugh—now felt like poison.
Her wolf spirit stirred in the back of her mind, restless and angry.
That instinct had always disliked Jaxson; she’d ignored it, blinded by love.
Now her wolf’s growl inside her head said what her heart refused to admit: He was never yours in truth.
Aveline exhaled sharply, tears drying into determination.
If Jaxson could betray her so easily, she would choose herself for the first time.

Part 3 – The Call of No Return

She opened her contacts and dialed a hidden number—the Bloodmoon Research Facility.
When the voice on the other end answered, she spoke calmly:

“I’ve decided to join.”
A stunned silence followed.
The official warned her what that meant: once inside the classified project, she would vanish from every record—no family, no pack, no past.
Her name, her life, her identity would all be erased.
“Are you ready to walk away from Alpha Jaxson?” the voice asked.
Aveline stared at a framed photo of them smiling together and whispered, “Yes. I’m ready.”
It was the first honest answer she’d given in years.

Part 4 – The Wolf Within

After the call, she sat in the dark, feeling her wolf awaken fully.
The beast within her—the same one Jaxson had mocked as too quiet, too gentle—rose with fierce pride.
It wanted revenge, but more than that, it wanted freedom.
For the first time, Aveline listened.
Her wolf’s steady heartbeat echoed through her veins, whispering that she was born for more than heartbreak.
She was still a healer, still a warrior, still a woman capable of rebuilding from ashes.

Part 5 – The Alpha Returns

Headlights flashed outside.
The front door opened, and Jaxson Thorne walked in as though nothing had happened.
He loosened his black tie, tossed his jacket on the hook—carrying the unmistakable scent of another woman’s perfume—and disappeared into the bathroom.
Aveline stood frozen.
Every sound—the running water, the creak of the floor—felt like thunder.
She wasn’t angry anymore; she was empty.
When he finally emerged in his robe, hair damp, muscles glistening, she realized how much power he once held over her.
That power was gone now.

Part 6 – The Perfume of Another

The air between them thickened with the scent of betrayal.
Jaxson smiled faintly, stepping closer.
“What’s with that look?” he asked playfully. “Miss me, babe?”
He wrapped an arm around her waist, his touch as casual as it was possessive.
Once, that warmth would have made her melt.
Now it felt suffocating.
Aveline stepped back.
The move caught him off guard; his brows furrowed.
“Are you upset again? Did someone bother you?”
He said it like a man used to being forgiven before the apology even began.

Part 7 – The Calm Before Goodbye

Aveline took a long, steady breath.
She could have screamed. She could have thrown the phone at him.
Instead, she turned to the drawer and retrieved a small locked box.
“Here,” she said quietly, handing it to him. “A gift.”
Her tone was so controlled that he almost smiled, thinking she’d finally softened.
Inside that box wasn’t jewelry or a token of affection—it was the legal document severing their mate bond.
Her signature glimmered at the bottom in dark ink.
For a heartbeat, she felt the invisible thread between them strain, preparing to snap.

Part 8 – The Wolf’s Decision

He looked puzzled, but she didn’t wait for his reaction.
She spoke evenly, her voice stripped of emotion.
“Four years, Jaxson. I gave you loyalty, trust, and love. You gave me lies.”
He opened his mouth to defend himself, but she raised a hand.
“No more excuses. You don’t have to explain the perfume, the late nights, the missing anniversaries. I already know.”
Her wolf stirred proudly at her strength.
This wasn’t the weak woman who used to beg him to stay.
This was the beginning of something new.

Part 9 – The Rebirth of Aveline

When Jaxson tried to reach for her again, she stepped aside.
His hand grazed the air where she once stood.
“You’ll regret this,” he said flatly, his pride pricked.
Aveline met his gaze without flinching.
“No,” she answered. “For the first time, I won’t.”
Her words cut deeper than any weapon.
Then she walked past him, out into the cold night, her wolf pacing inside her chest like a heartbeat of liberation.
In the distance, the moon hung low and red—an omen of endings, and beginnings.

Part 10 – The Alpha’s Fall, the Luna’s Rise

When Aveline closed the door behind her, Jaxson stood frozen with the open box in his hand.
He finally saw what she’d given him: the rejection papers that dissolved their bond.
The Alpha who thought he could own her had just been abandoned by the one woman who had ever loved him sincerely.
Outside, Aveline didn’t look back.
Tomorrow, she would join the Bloodmoon Research Facility, vanish from every record, and be reborn under a new name.
Her old life would die here tonight.
In its place, something stronger would rise—the woman her wolf had always known she could become.
Betrayed by her mate, freed by her pain, Aveline Russell walked into the dark with her head held high.
For once, the silence didn’t hurt.
It sounded like freedom.