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Aline´s POV:

The air was heavy with tension as the moon cast an eerie glow over the pack gathering. I stood in the shadows, my heart heavy with the weight of my isolation from them. I had always felt like an outsider, unnoticed and unloved. My parents' favoritism towards my sister, Isabella, only intensified my resentment.

"Isabella is our future Luna, the one who will lead our pack to greatness," Alpha Peter announced proudly, his eyes fixed on my younger sister.

My heart sank, and I tried to hide my disappointment. I had always dreamed of being Luna, the Alpha's mate, but it seemed that fate had other plans.

As the gathering scattered, Isabella's eyes met mine, and I could see the triumph in her gaze.

"Better luck next time, sis," Isabella taunted with a wicked smirk.

The next day, I decided to take a walk along the border of our territory to clear my mind. I could not shake the feeling of betrayal and wanted to be alone with my thoughts.

As I reached a secluded spot, I heard hushed whispers and gasped when I saw Isabella and her partner, Eric, together in a passionate embrace.

Erick leaned in, his lips gently grazing Isabella's earlobe. "You," he whispered, "are a work of art, and tonight, I want to explore every inch of your canvas."

Isabella's breath hitched, her desire mirrored in her eyes. She reached for his hand, guiding it slowly up her thigh, under the hem of her dress. Erick's touch was electric, igniting a fire that had been smoldering between them for far too long.

Their fingers intertwined as they shared a deep, lingering kiss, a passionate exchange of longing and affection. Isabella's hands traced the contours of Erick's muscular chest, feeling his heartbeat quicken beneath her touch.

Skin met skin, igniting a sensation that left them breathless. Their bodies moved in harmony, an intricate dance of desire and love.

"No, this can't be happening," I whispered, feeling my heart shatter into a million pieces.

My worst fears were confirmed when my parents revealed their plan to give Eric to Isabella as her mate.

"You will marry Harold, Aline. It is for the good of our pack," Alpha Peter declared, dismissing my feelings entirely.

My world crumbled around me as I learned I was nothing but a pawn in my father's schemes. Selling me to Harold's Pack, known for its brutal treatment of Omegas, was the ultimate betrayal.

With tears streaming down my cheeks, I vowed to take control of my destiny. I would no longer be a victim of my father's machinations.

"I will show them all. I will rise above this and find my true worth," I said to myself, my voice filled with determination.

And so, my journey of revenge and self-discovery began. I would make my own path, rise above my scars, and show my pack that I was not to be underestimated. Little did I know that this path would lead me to unexpected allies, dangerous encounters, and a love that would test the boundaries of fate itself.

As days turned into weeks, I kept my newfound resolve hidden from my family and the pack. I attended my mandatory lessons, performed my duties as an Omega, and maintained a facade of obedience. But deep within me, a fire burned, fueled by the desire to break free from the chains of my past.