ng over. She had expected Emily to come by today, given

ome so he would forget to call or text Emily back. Her plan had worked perfect

plain. She had thought Jerome would tell Emily that he had chosen Natalie over he

umed with bitterness. Unlike Emily, whose parents, Delta Patrick and

elo, was a former servant in the mansion. Natalie was their only ch

the small, cluttered living room. "Natalie, are you now the officia

"Did everything go as planned?" she a

her voice tight. "But don't worry. Jerome feels guilty and wants to t

sing his daughter's frustrat

leave today. He feels guilty about Emily and wants to explain things to he

e's arm. "It will be alright, Natalie. You've come thi

She wasn't about to let Emily win. She would find a way to secure h

, use your head and do somethin

y slept with Jerome many times, but it seems he only likes me

hought. "What if you tel

o many pack doctors at the mansion. T

just tell Jerome he needs to be responsible

ie, you could make a public announcement that yo

ck members might ridicule me, especially sinc

to Alpha Jason. Tell him that his son, Jerome, slept wi

ce. "That's a better plan. I'll talk to Alp

Good girl. This is your chance

lf well. Alpha Jason respects strength and integrity. If you show

t if Emily and her Delta father have already talked

ed by your seduction because Emily refused to be touched by him.

Yes, and for sure, Emily's en

hance, Natalie. Use this opportunit

w mate, you'll be the future Luna. We'll

ambition. "No one will be a

ight, tomorrow I'll go back and make sure Alpha Jason believes

That's the spirit. Show them yo

Remember, Natalie, this is for our family's future

e sure Alpha Jason believed her, and she would secure her place as Jerome'

looked nice, furnished with many things Emily had given her: a soft bed, a

Natalie's envy had grown. Emily had everything anyone could dream of-beauty, wealth, and a bright future. S

immer of hope in Natalie's heart. She longed to have what Emily had. When Jerom

wn upon by the pack. Her determination to rise above her

a mix of guilt and resolve. Emily had treated her well, but

ever been truly kind to her. Her future depended on it, and she would do whatever it took to s

clenching her fists as s

he Moon Crest Pack," she dec