Reborn on the Orc Mate Selection Day, I Choose the Black Wolf

In my past life, my sister Serena snatched my destined deer shifter as her mate. Left with no choice, I settled for an unevolved phoenix shifter, Lucian. But the deer suddenly went rogue and rammed into my sister, nearly killing her and making her the pack's laughingstock. However, my Lucian triggered a rare awakening; he became a powerful fire phoenix. Driven mad by jealousy, my sister drove a blade straight into my stomach when I opened my eyes again. I watched my sister choose Lucian without a second thought. I knew she had also been reborn, but she did not know that Lucian's transformation was not luck; it became a legend because I risked my life to hunt down the Eternal Flame for him. Choose carefully when the beastmen come in. The mate you pick is for life. Where I'm from, everyone selects a beastmate after coming of age. Each year, the beastmates are chosen in order, starting with the elders' daughters. The stronger a beastmate can become, the better it is for the one bonded to him. As Mother looked at me, her tone shifted. Vivian, although the elders say the deer shifter is the best match for you, that doesn't mean it's the best choice. You are older, so you must let your sister have it. Do you understand? I stared at Mother in a daze; the scent of blood hadn't faded yet. Now she only looked at me coldly. This harshness was only for me. She had only ever been gentle and doting toward my younger sister. Mother demanded coldly, "Vivian, answer me. "I gave a bitter smile. Mother, what do you want me to answer? In my past life, I had argued back. It was clear the deer shifter was a better match for me, but she called me greedy, lacking an older sister's generosity and incapable of greatness. Just then, Serena, holding the fledgling in her arms, smiled sweetly and spoke up"Mom. let Vivian have the deer shifter. Please don't argue with her because of me. The phoenix is enough for me. "Are you sure you want Lucian? A beast mate will shape your entire future.

Mom, I don't want Serena's leftovers, and I'm not sharing my magic crystals. You used to always give Serena half; who taught you to be so selfish? Where is your sisterly love? My mom screamed at me, completely ignoring the crowd around us. People started whispering and laughing at me. I finally raised my head. You taught me, Mom. It was her who used my actual life to teach me that family ties mean absolutely nothing. Vivian, don't you dare regret this. Lucian is going to become a phoenix one day. Serena's mocking voice echoed behind me, but I didn't care. I just held the black wolf tightly and walked away. Just wait and see. Without my high quality magic crystals, Lucian will be lucky if he even grows feathers. Back in my room, the exact second the magic crystal sank into the black wolf's forehead, he shook his fur out. Right before my eyes, he transformed into a tall, breathtakingly handsome man. His dark green eyes locked onto me. In that exact second, I forgot how to breathe. If I knew he was this hot in my past life, I would have dragged him home way sooner. Are you... hungry? Do you want some raw meat or something? I swallowed hard, trying to hide how desperately I wanted him. The black wolf narrowed his eyes, and my heart skipped a beat. Holy crap, he's even hotter now. This brooding, dangerous energy... Can I really handle a guy like him? The black wolf suddenly leaned in, and my entire world stopped.

Cedric. 's face instantly turned bright red, and his wolf ears popped out from his head. I pinched his fluffy ears, say honey, he gasped and mumbled it. Then instantly pooped back into his little wolf form out of pure embarrassment. I burst out laughing and buried my face right into his chest fur. At first, he tried to push me away a little, but he didn't dare use any real strength because he was terrified of hurting me. I refused to move. Seeing that he couldn't get me off, he just sighed, threw his head back, and totally gave up. I used to hear that wolves were the most loyal mates. But I never expected him to be this obedient. He looks so dangerous, but his attitude is literally perfect. In my past life, I chose Lucian. I had to babysit and beg him for days before he finally agreed to form the mate bond. That basicass bird had a terrible temper and was so high maintenance. Serena definitely doesn't have the patience to baby him, so good luck to them. Thinking about this, I realized I had found a true treasure. I hugged Cedric tighter and nuzzled him again. Suddenly, a loud shriek cut through the air, followed by a massive crash outside.

Mom knows how proud Serena is. She always wants the best. Why would she give up the spirit deer for a trash bird? A flash of disgust crossed Serena's eyes. She knew the spirit deer was way more valuable, but she was still terrified of how it almost killed her in her last life. Yes, mom. I only want Lucian. Serena shot me a smug look, like she was already watching me get trampled to death. What a fool! She forgot that the deer only went crazy because she forced it to level up too fast. Lucian only became a phoenix because of my sacrifice. But that ungrateful bird... before I even died in my past life, he used his phoenix powers to reject our mate bond. If he hadn't stolen my last bit of life force, that stab wound wouldn't have killed me. Mom smiled warmly at Serena, then turned her cold eyes on me. "Serena is so sweet for giving you the deer shifter, Vivian. You need to give half of your magic crystals to Serena. Lucian needs expensive care. "So she always knew Lucian needed care, but in my past life, she never said that. She just told me Lucian was useless and made me give my crystals to Serena anyway. Turns out, no matter if I choose the bird or the deer, Mom will never love me. Fine, then I don't want either of them. I walked right past the deer, straight to the very back of the room, and picked up a black wolf pup that nobody wanted. This life, I want a loyal, brutal and deadly beast mate.