Chapter 3: Coveting Luna’s Position

I hesitated, a sense of realization sinking in; this must be Benjamin, the eldest son and Alpha heir of the Midnight Pack. Before I could gather my thoughts, his icy challenge cut through the quiet: “Do you know whose room this is?”

The moonlight barely illuminated the space, revealing that I was not in my own room. No wonder everything felt off when I woke up. Had I walked into the wrong room by mistake?

Embarrassment surged through me as I quickly rose from the bed, apologizing. “I’m terribly sorry, I must have walked into the wrong room by mistake.”

“Leave now,” he commanded, ushering me toward the door with a firm, cold tone that radiated his Alpha presence.

The following morning, still groggy, I descended the stairs to overhear Henry speaking to him. “Ben, that woman is hideous. I heard from the staff she stumbled into your room last night. Were you horrified?”

I grimaced, confirming the man from the night before was indeed Benjamin. Benjamin stayed quiet, and I could not tell if he had gotten a good look at my actual face last night, which was marked by its refined features and perfectly smooth skin.

Glancing at my reflection in the corridor mirror, I checked the deliberately atrocious makeup I had applied. Satisfied, I proceeded downstairs toward them.

Meeting Benjamin’s impassive gaze, I pondered whether he had glimpsed my true face last night. I openly sized him up, attired in a black suit. His features, refined as if carefully crafted by divine hands, were flawless and impeccable. He radiated a formidable presence, instilling a sense of awe. Clearly, he possessed the qualities necessary to assume the Alpha role.

Seating myself at the breakfast table, I had barely touched my food when he excused himself, “Enjoy your breakfast, I have to head to the company.”

After he left, Henry shot me a look and remarked sarcastically, “So, you ignored all four of us brothers yesterday because you were eyeing Ben, huh? Hayley, I didn’t realize you were so calculating.”

“It seems you’re not just after our family’s wealth but also aiming to charm Ben. Once he becomes the Alpha, you’re hoping to be Luna!”

His accusations left me speechless. Why would I covet the Luna position when I already held the title of Alpha within the Shadow Pack? If I had not been trying to keep their interest at bay, why would I disguise myself as a lowly Omega to mingle with them?

Choosing not to justify myself further, I simply continued with my breakfast, ignoring his remarks.

Henry stormed over in a fury after he was ignored. “Hayley, just so you know, you’re only an Omega. How dare you ignore me when I speak to you!”

“And you should forget about Ben ever showing interest in you. His wolf has already found his destined mate—a beautiful, smart Beta. You, being just an ordinary and unattractive Omega, should stop dreaming!”

“Oh.”

“Or maybe you’re into me? If that’s the case, I could arrange for you to stick around here, if it makes you happy.”

I gave Henry a dismissive glance, my expression full of scorn. “You? You come off as a complete nerd, lacking any sort of appeal. And just for your information, although I am an Omega, I belong to the ruling family of the Shadow Pack, and I’m a distinguished guest invited by your Midnight Pack’s Alpha. I’d appreciate it if you showed me some respect!”

My response infuriated Henry even more. “How dare you belittle me? Just so you know, I’d rather die than be chosen by you as a mate!”