Every move I made in this rebirth had to be decisive and precise.
Annie showed no mercy in mocking Ryan over his public display of affection with Saya, tearing him apart without hesitation.
The irony? This time, there weren’t even any rumors within the pack.
Everyone believed that the union between the Alpha King’s pack, the Bloodveil Pack, and the Snowfang Pack was dead for good.
They were all waiting to see me fail.
The marriage contract between Ryan and me was indeed broken.
But my failure? They would never get to see it.
That day, the palace of the Alpha King was unusually busy.
Ryan brought with him the nobles who supported the “destined woman” and several
elders from smaller packs. A large group marched into Leopold’s palace to apply pressure.
My father received the news immediately and rushed over with my brothers and the elders of the Snowfang Pack.
In all of Snowfang Pack’s history, there had never been such a humiliation.
“Your Majesty, since Prince Ryan has made up his mind, why not just let him have his way? We, the Snowfang Pack, have no objections!”
To think it had come to this, all because of a lowborn bloodline that could hardly even be spoken of!
Leopold was seething with rage, but he was powerless to stop it. At this point, even if he disagreed, there was nothing he could do.
But the Snowfang Pack’s princess was once betrothed to Ryan, and now had her engagement broken off. Who would dare marry her now?
How could both families move forward with my reputation in tatters?
Would the alliance between the Bloodveil Pack and the Snowfang Pack really fall apart?
Just as things were at a standstill, an unexpected figure appeared.
Alaric walked in wearing a wolf fur cloak. As he stood still, everyone seemed to remember.
Wasn’t he the Alpha King’s eldest son, the one who had always kept to himself and was predicted to die young?
“Elders,” Alaric began, his voice steady and confident. “I am willing to marry Princess
Selina.”
His words shattered the tension in the room.
At that moment, Leopold recalled his long–ignored eldest son.
My father also suddenly realized that, after years of absence, this prince had grown even more composed and robust. Compared to the lovestruck Ryan, Alaric was undoubtedly the stronger of the two.
The two elderly men exchanged glances, an unspoken understanding passing between
them.
On the other hand, Ryan’s expression was an amusing sight. His face turned a shade of pale that nearly had him stumbling.
Before he could say anything, Leopold had already made up his mind.
The engagement between Ryan and me? It would now be with Alaric.
And in a surprising twist, Leopold agreed that Ryan and Saya could go ahead with their
engagement ceremony.
At last, things were starting to take shape.
I couldn’t help but feel a flicker of satisfaction.
The first move had gone more smoothly than I expected. It was a reminder of how crucial it was to choose the right ally.
Just as the dust settled, Ryan stormed into my house.
Finally, he had gotten the woman he desired after all his efforts. Yet instead of savoring his
up success, he came straight to me to stir trouble?
I coldly told Annie. “Don’t let Ryan in.”
Outside, Ryan was howling, “Selina, have you lost your mind? I’m being kind and reminding you now–Alaric is nothing but a fool! If you have any sense, break off the engagement now! If you don’t, you’ll regret it in the future!”
I couldn’t be bothered to even look at him. My mood was too good for that. Instead, I calmly unlocked my phone to see a message waiting for me.
[When should we make our second move?]
This ally of mine was clearly far more capable than the hothead downstairs.
[No rush.] I responded.
[The real show is yet to come.]
