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The Perfect Pair 29

The Perfect Pair 29

Chapter 29: The Art of Pretending to Let Go, But It’s Too Late to Regret 

Chapter 29: The Art of Pretending to Let Go, But It’s Too Late to Regret 

As soon as Elodie saw Mateo, she immediately stood up and positioned herself between him and Lily

Mateo, what do you think you’re doing? There are so many people watching! You can’t just bully women like this!she said, her words slurring due to the alcohol

Mateo, too lazy to argue with a drunken woman, glanced past Elodie, his eyes settling on Lily’s face

Nice try with the pretending to let goact,he said with a slight smirk, but I’m not buying 

Lily, still confused, spoke up, Who are you talking about?” 

Nice act,Mateo continued, weren’t you the one who called me this afternoon? What’s the matter? Did you get desperate when I didn’t answer your call?” 

With a faint sneer, he added, You actually followed me all the way here? Lily, is this how desperate you are for my attention?” 

As soon as Mateo finished speaking, a curious crowd of onlookers turned their attention toward them

The recent drama between the two families had made headlines multiple times, and everyone was watching with bated breath, eager to see Lily’s reaction after Mateo’s sudden change of fiancee

Lily calmly swept a loose strand of hair behind her ear. When she raised her head again, her gaze was cold and indifferent, with no trace of emotion

Mateo, where did you get the idea that I’ve been following you around? And seeking your attention? Who do you think you are?” 

Mateo was caught off guard. He had never seen Lily look at him like this before, so cold, so unfeeling. It threw him off

He scowled, What game are you playing?” 

His sharp eyes narrowed as if trying to peel back her façade

You’ve been sneaking around with my sister, Eliza, for a while now,Mateo said, his voice filled with mockery

The reporters caught you two yesterday. Now you’re just trying to distance yourself from me for the sake of saving face, aren’t you?” 

Lily’s voice was steady and deliberate as she responded, A man who can’t even decide where his heart lies -why should I waste my time following you? Why should I beg you? Who do you think you are?” 

Mateo’s face twisted with fury. Lily had just openly accused him of being involved with Eliza, making it clear to everyone that they were already having an affair

In the past, Lily had been so reserved, even when jealous, she wouldn’t air her grievances in front of others

She would silently bear it all. But tonight, Lily was different

A bitter laugh escaped Mateo’s lips as he finally understood, I get it now. You were hurt when news of my marriage to Eliza broke, weren’t you? You never thought I’d matter this much to you, Lily.” 

Lily’s eyes grew colder. Care about you? Where did you get that idea? Your assumptions are so outdated.” 

Mateo was speechless

Let me remind you, Mateo,Lily continued, her voice firm and unwavering, I’m the one who broke off our engagement. I’m the one who walked away. Eliza is just picking up the pieces, thinking she found something valuable in the trash.” 

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From His Cell to His Uncle’s Bed 

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Chapter 29: The Art of Pretending to Let Go, But It’s Too Late to Regret 

Lily! Do you even know what you’re saying?” 

Mateo’s voice cracked with anger, his face turning pale as his chest heaved with fury

The crowd around them murmured in shock, some even making mocking comments. Mateo clenched his fists, trying to stay composed

As the heir to the Gates family, no one had ever dared speak to him this way

Lily was the first to openly challenge him. Who gave her the courage to do so

Mateo’s eyes darkened with a dangerous glint. His voice came out cold, almost like it was forced through clenched teeth: Apologize to me now, and I’ll 

let this slide.” 

I didn’t do anything wrong. Why would I apologize to you?” 

Mateo’s temples throbbed with anger

So, you think I won’t do anything about it?” 

You’re just trying to get me to notice you, right?Mateo’s grip on his temper began to falter

Fine, come with me then,he said, grabbing Lily’s arm and pulling her toward the door

Elodie rushed to stop him, but one fierce glare from Mateo made her stumble back and fall to the ground, her head hitting the floor

She winced in pain, but the sharp sensation snapped her out of her drunken haze

Lily tried to break free, but Mateo, fueled by anger, yanked her by the arm, dragging her towards the exit

Despite her smaller size, Lily struggled, and after being pulled a few meters, she suddenly bit down hard on his arm, her teeth sinking into his flesh

Mateo recoiled, his eyes widening in shock and pain. The pain caused his pupils to contract

Blood started to seep from his arm where Lily had bitten him, leaving a visible mark on his skin

The lights of the bar flickered, casting a colorful glow on Lily’s red dress. Yet, she stood there cold and unfeeling, her expression mocking

She casually wiped the blood from her lips with her thumb, her gaze fixed on Mateo as she spoke with a sarcastic smile

Mateo, tell me, who’s the one who’s really obsessed now?” 

Mateo’s eyes dropped to her left hand, where a sparkling ring caught the light

He narrowed his eyes, his expression turning dangerous

Following his gaze, Lily looked down at her own hand, where the diamond ring glimmered brilliantly under the lights, blindingly bright

Oh, I forgot to tell you,she said, her voice low but sharp, I’m married now. Please show some respect and keep your distance.” 

Mateo froze

In the span of just a few days, she had found someone else to marry? She couldn’t possibly love anyone else

Her heart couldn’t hold another man

You think wearing a fake ring makes you married? Playing house now, are we?Mateo sneered, his anger reaching its peak

The noise from the scene had gathered more and more attention, as the crowd continued to gather, eyes fixed on them

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The ring was too conspicuous. Mateo turned his gaze away, no longer looking at it

Lily’s words echoed in the air, Believe it or not, I am married. Mateo, dare to touch me again, and you’ll regret it.” 

Mateo’s jaw clenched, his eyes burning with fury. His voice was a low growl as he pulled her toward him again, I admit, you’ve really pissed me off 

this time.” 

His long strides carried them swiftly, and before Lily could react, he pulled her into him so suddenly that she almost stumbled into his chest

Lily quickly steadied herself, but as they passed a table, she grabbed a bottle of wine and, without hesitation, smashed it against his hand

Don’t touch me. You’re filthy!” 

The Perfect Pair

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.

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