Chapter 82: Farewell 

Ruby’s POV 

I was starting to get better at finding Killian Rudwick’s weak spots. Not only was it useful for strengthening my position in his kingdom, but it also allowed me to get whatever I wanted like bringing Amara to the kingdom and making her my servant once again. 

I blushed as I recalled our previous heated activities. Pressing both hands to my cheeks, I hoped the warmth would fade away. My lips still felt swollen from his actions, and I had done my best to cover up the marks he had left on my exposed skin. That man had no sense of shame or rules. Amara didn’t need to be shocked upon seeing her former master freshly ravished by her king. 

A few moments later, Amara entered the room. She burst into tears the moment she saw me. 

“Luna!” 

She rushed forward and grabbed both of my hands, as if afraid I would disappear again. “How could you leave me? You just vanished! I had no one! No one at all!” 

I had to stifle a laugh at her dramatic display, though my heart warmed at the sight of her. Amara, my loyal personal servant from the Winterdawn Pack. I had missed the younger woman quite a bit, especially her endless humor after we had torn down the thick walls of formality between us. 

I squeezed her hands, letting her vent her frustration before pulling her into an embrace. She clung to me, sobbing into my shoulder before pulling away and looking at me with swollen eyes. 

“You left me there, Luna! With all those elders who don’t understand anything and that suffocating Beta!” 

“Imagine me having to fight my way through their boring meetings and their ridiculous questions about who the new Alpha is! Where were you! Do you have any idea how unbearable it was?” she ranted nonstop. 

I chuckled softly, wiping the tears from her cheeks. “I’m sorry, Amara. I didn’t mean to leave you like that. But you handled it just fine, didn’t you?” 

Amara pouted deeply. Shaking my head, I gave her an encouraging smile. 

“I’ve taught you a few things, Amara. You’ve never disappointed me,” I said gently. 

She huffed. “But still, I’m mad at you!” 

“All right, I’ll make it up to you later. How about that?” Amara’s walls of anger began to crumble as I coaxed her. “Besides, you’ll be stuck with me for a long time here, Amara.” 

Amara wiped her damp face and sighed in defeat. 

“I give up against your little manipulations, Luna.” 

I let out a laugh again. “Glad to know I’ve finally worn you down.” 

Then, I guided the younger woman to sit beside me, pouring her a cup of warm tea. “I’m sure there’s an interesting story aside from all the troubles you just mentioned. I want to hear it.” 

Amara sniffled once more before calming herself down. “They’re doing fine, actually. Ever since those traitors left, everything has slowly returned to normal. In fact, I think it’s even better now, Luna.” 

She gripped the handle of the teacup I had offered her tightly, gazing at her small reflection in the brown liquid. Exhaustion was beginning to show on her face, and guilt stirred within me. 

“This pack is still adjusting to the new leadership structure, but they respect you, Luna. The elders are keeping everything in order while waiting for your final decision on the new Alpha,” she added. 

I nodded thoughtfully. “I’ve already chosen the candidates. It wasn’t an easy decision to narrow it down to just five.” 

“Are you still going to hold the traditional competition, Luna?” 

“Of course. It’s the only way to avoid any appearance of favoritism, even though there’s one candidate who has particularly impressed me,” I replied, recalling the face of that candidate. Unfortunately, direct selection was forbidden. 

Amara took a sip of her tea, exhaling softly as the warmth spread down her throat. “That’s good news, Luna. At least our Beta won’t be losing his mind without an Alpha anymore.” 

Then, she hesitated before looking at me agair. But, what about you ins? Are you truly okay here?” 

Successfully unlocked! 

Her concern touched me. I offered her a gentle smile placing my hand over the back of hers. She flinched slightly, her eyes widening at the unexpected gesture of reassurance. 

“I’m doing very well, Amara. I did fall ill for a while, but Killian made sure I was well taken care of,” I explained. 

Her jaw dropped, and she blinked in disbelief. “Killian Rudwick? The terrifying, ruthless, bloodthirsty Lycan King? That man?!” 

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Chapter 82: Farewell 

I rolled my eyes. “He’s not as scary as people say. At least, not with me.” 

“So, I don’t have to be that afraid of him?” she asked cautiously. 

“No,” I responded, patting her shoulder. “Trust me. I happen to be his biggest weakness.” 

Amara gave me a skeptical look for a moment, and I could practically see the wheels turning in her head. 

“Oh. I see,” she said slowly, drawing out the words. 

I shook my head, feeling entertained at her ridiculous expression. “Let’s not start the day with a gloomy mood. Come on, I’ll show you around. You’ll be staying here with me, and Killian has already approved it.” 

Her eyes widened with a sparkle of joy. “Wait, really? I can stay here with you, my Luna?!” 

“Sure..” 

Amara’s excitement soared only to fade when we turned a corner and nearly collided with someone I never expected to run into so soon. My breath caught in my throat as I came to an abrupt stop, and Amara tensed beside me. 

There he was. 

Dominic. 

But he was no longer the man who once held the title of Alpha. Now, he was nothing more than a slave, a shadow of the arrogant man he used to be. He stood in the hallway, head bowed, dressed in tattered clothes. His once well–groomed hair was unkempt, and his body looked weaker thinner. The golden aura that had once surrounded him had vanished, leaving behind only the shell of the man I once knew. 

Amara let out a noise of disgust. “Ugh. I can’t stand the sight of him. He deserves every bit of this.” 

Dominic lifted his head slightly at her words, his eyes meeting mine. I expected a fierce reaction from him, but none came. The guards shoved him forward, forcing his head down as they dragged him away. One of the palace guards offered me a quick apology for the minor disturbance, and I gave him a small nod in acknowledgment. 

I glanced toward where they were taking Dominic, and my stomach churned. There were many other slaves there, all being herded into the courtyard. 

I quickly placed a hand on Amara’s shoulder. 

“Come on, let’s go.” 

Without looking back, I turned and led Amara down the corridor. As we walked, I could still feel the past brushing against my back, the pain of it clawing at my skin. I forced myself to ignore it. 

This was my new life, one granted to me by Killian. It was time I learned to live it in peace. 

And so, as my steps carried me further away from the source of my suffering, I silently bid farewell to my past. 

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