My Ex Rejected a Future Queen

After five years of building his empire, my alpha chose another woman. So I returned home and became the Wolf King's queen. Holding my husband's hand, I signed the papers to take over my ex's company. My ex stared at the contract in disbelief. "You're destroying everything I built. " I finally looked up at him and smiled. "No. "I'm taking back everything I built. Say it. again. My fingers tightened around the project file until the paper bent. Five years helping him build Blackwood Group from a dying startup into the fastest growing werewolf corporation in the city. Five years hiding our relationship because he said. "A future alpha can't look weak. " So I stayed silent when he denied me publicly, silent when he handed my achievements to other wolves. But this time, something inside me finally cracked. Outside the glass office wall, my phone buzzed. Three unread messages from House Nightbane, my birth family, the most powerful wolf bloodline in the north. I was done waiting for Lucian to choose me. Then my eyes drifted toward the fountain pen lying beside my laptop. Black metal, silver wolf crest. My breath caught slightly. Years ago, during my coming of age ceremony, every noble pack in the north attended, including him, the Wolf King, Kael Raventhorn, the most feared alpha on the continent, yet at night he found me sitting alone beneath the moonlight. I heard that you came today to choose a political mate. The corner of his mouth lifted slightly, then he held out a velvet box Inside rested the same black fountain pen now sitting on my. desk This is made from obsidian steel It won't break easily. A pen. You always look like preparing to run away, so next time leave me a. letter Back in the present, my fingers slowly closed around it Then I picked up my phone The line connected almost instantly Tell the Wolf King I'll return to the North And tell him I accept the mating alliance.

She leaked company data. that's betrayal. you really think I'd do this? The evidence says you did. What is this. my resignation?

Lucian used to fight to keep even mediocre employees from quitting. But me? He let me go without hesitation. Beside him, beta partner Ryan slammed a hand against the table. "Lucian, what the hell are you doing? Celine built this company with us! " This was her decision. Lucian cut in coldly, then finally looked at me. "And before you leave, you'll compensate the company for the damages you caused. " Damages... I almost laughed. That night, I stayed late rewriting the entire proposal alone. The office lights had already dimmed when Lila walked over holding two coffees. "Selena? ". Alpha Blackwood originally wanted you to mentor me longer, but now that you're leaving, he'll have to teach me personally.

Inside the North Nightbane Estate, the Elders Frozen. Shock. My father looked out at the snowstorm beyond the palace windows. Inform the king. A long silence. His Luna is finally coming home. Five years ago, I ran away from my mating ceremony. I stood outside a subway station clutching a cheap suitcase, completely soaked. That was the night I met Lucy in Blackwood. Back in the present, I reached for my Usb drive. Gone. When I rushed into the conference room, Lila Hart was already presenting my proposal. Before I could speak, a giant screen lit up behind him. My email account, my workstation IP, confidential company files sent directly to our competitor. The room exploded instantly.

Ever since she joined the company, Lucian gave her everythingprivate guidance, special treatment, endless patience—things he never openly gave me. "You stole my proposal? " Lila's expression instantly crumbled. "Selina, are you accusing me because you're threatened by younger wolves? " Tears welled in her eyes immediately. "Impressive. " Then the office door opened; Lucian walked in. The moment he saw Lila crying, his face darkened. "Selina..."Bullying an intern, have you really fallen this low? I set my pen down carefully. Compared to her, I'm practically a saint. I grabbed my bag and headed. for the door. Stop!