Chapter 11
Silas’s POV
Two days passed. There was still no word from Harper.
My Mind-link to her remained a cold, dead wall.
Chloe Miller had come to my office several times, but I brushed her off with cold, short answers. I didn’t want to see her or smell
her sweet scent.
had become even more silent and angry than usual. The heavy Alpha aura leaking from my body was so strong that even my oughest guards were afraid to walk into my office. I buried myself in pack duties, trying to numb my mind with border reports and combat plans. But in every quiet moment, my thoughts drifted uncontrollably back to Harper.
ust as my anger and the strange emptiness reached their peak, my eyes brushed over the calendar on my desk.
Tomorrow. A date circled in red suddenly caught my eye.
The Mating Ceremony.
That was right. Tomorrow was supposed to be the day I officially marked her as my Luna in front of the Moon Goddess.
When the date was first set, I hadn’t felt much. I had just gone through the motions to keep my promise. I even thought the whole hing was annoying-having to clear my schedule and deal with the noisy pack celebration.
At the time, I thought that making her my mate would finally pay her back for saving my life all those years ago. To me, it was just a back contract. My life wouldn’t change.
But now…
Looking at that glaring red circle, my heart skipped a beat.
thought: Maybe I will see her tomorrow.
n my mind, I saw her wearing a beautiful white dress, walking toward the Moon Altar. I could almost picture her face-she would e nervous but happy, her eyes shining and looking only at me.
This sudden thought caused a strange, unfamiliar ache in my chest. There was even… a spark of hope. I didn’t know I was capable of eeling that.
The Mating Ceremony that I once viewed as a burden was now the only clue I had to find her again.
grabbed my phone and dialed her number one more time.
The number you have dialed is unavailable…”
The cold voice rang out again. I hung up.
My fingers gripped the phone so hard the screen almost cracked.
told myself: Tomorrow. As long as I wait at the Moon Altar tomorrow, she will be there.
After all, she had worked so hard for ten years just to stand by my side. Since we were finally about to make it official, why would she give up now?
Yes, I was certain she would come.
What should I say? Should I apologize? Explain myself? Or… like before, would she just quietly return to my side as soon as I showed her a little bit of attention?
I leaned back in my chair and closed my eyes. The pain on my cheek from her slap had faded, but the ghost of her touch still burned my skin.
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Whatever happened, I believed I would see her tomorrow. That thought became the only thing keeping my inner wolf from going completely feral.
For the first time in my life, I realized I was actually looking forward to tomorrow.
On the morning of the ceremony, my wolf woke me up before the sun rose.
Walking to the Pack Ceremony Hall, I practiced what I would say when I finally saw her. An apology was necessary, though my Alpha pride still wasn’t sure what I was apologizing for was it for publicly denying her, for that kiss, or for the ten years I spent ignoring her?
But I was sure that if I gave her a chance, she would take it. After all, it was Harper. She always waited for me.
However, when I arrived at the grand hall, there were no white flowers, no pack banners, no happy music. The entrance was completely empty and dark.
Frowning, I stepped inside. The Pack Manager hurried over, looking terrified.
“A-Alpha Silas? How can I help you?”
“The Mating Ceremony,” I stated my command firmly. “It is supposed to be prepared for today.”
The manager checked his clipboard. A look of pure fear formed on his face.
I’m very sorry, Alpha. The ceremony was canceled by Miss Brooks five days ago.”
Canceled?
I stood frozen. My brain couldn’t process the words.
‘Canceled?” I repeated. My voice sounded hoarse, like I hadn’t drank water in days.
‘Yes, Alpha. Miss Brooks came in person to sign the cancellation papers. She even paid the pack penalty fee with her own savings.”
I stood in the center of the dark hall. The world started spinning.
I finally realized that from picking the location to choosing the food, I had never even asked about any of the details. I had simply signed my name on a paper. I couldn’t even remember which day I had done it.
It was Harper. She was the one who had come here dozens of times to plan everything. She tried to discuss it with me, and what had my reaction been?
I always said, “Whatever,” “You decide,” or “Don’t bother me with such minor things.”
She had canceled our mating. And she had done it without me even knowing.
I died for their “favored” sister. Reborn, I’ll watch them lose everything while I thrive.
Reborn
Reborn My Blind Brothers Regret Casting Me Out
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