Chapter 114: Meet You Again 

Ruby’s POV 

1 never imagined this day would come. 

Of all the places on Earth to explore, why did it have to be Aberdeen? If I reconsider the distance, this place is far from the Sundrench Kingdom. In other words, this city is where my past life ended and where I started anew from nothing. More importantly, I haven’t received any news about the presence of a Lycan here. 

My hands clenched at my sides as I stood there, my breath hitching painfully. Across the room, he stood tall and imposing. Killian Rudwick. My first love. My executioner. 

He didn’t recognize me in this form. That was an advantage for me. Even so, it wasn’t enough to stop the cold tremor threatening to consume me entirely. I feared every worst possibility that could unfold. 

Meeting Leonidas was already disastrous enough. At least he only knew me as Rosalyn, the clumsy woman at the supermarket. His one eye widened slightly, and for a moment, I caught something in his usual humorous gaze, an incredulous disbelief that we had crossed paths again here. 

The corner of his lips twitched into a smirk. “Ah, little wolf. We meet again.” 

“Unfortunately.” 

1 forced myself to respond with a wry smile to Leonidas, acting normal like someone merely annoyed, even though my pulse thundered beneath my skin. Killian still looked the same, as if time itself had refused to touch him. His black hair was always slightly tousled, his sharp crimson eyes capable of stripping someone bare with a single glance. Tall, strong, wrapped in effortless authority. 

How many centuries had passed? Of course, it wouldn’t affect him. Long before I became Ruby, he had already lived for over a thousand years. 

“So cold. And here I was hoping for a warm greeting, the Beta said in a playful tone. 

“That might have happened if only you behaved like a respectable man.” 

That remark drew various reactions from the wolves who overheard. They knew me as the Beta’s wife, someone who disliked drama or unnecessary commotion. Witnessing this firsthand was a rare occurrence, especially against the Beta of the Sundrench Kingdom. But this wasn’t my fault. Leonidas had started it. I felt like he had only grown more insufferable despite all the time that had passed. 

“Remind me to take etiquette lessons, then.” 

“I’m not your errand girl,” I snapped. 

Leonidas’s laughter echoed. To him, this seemed like a childish game like teasing a preschool friend. But to me, it wasn’t. I was still annoyed with him because of the incident a few days ago. 

Mikael’s voice pulled me back to the present. His sharp gaze flicked between me and Leonidas. 

“You two know each other?” 

I was just about to open my mouth, but Leonidas was faster, answering first with his irritating smirk. 

“We met at the supermarket yesterday. Almost knocked over an entire display of canned food. Truly tragic.” 

I shot him a sharp glare. Mikael was a possessive man despite his humorous nature and occasional toddler–like behavior. I could feel his mood shift the moment he heard Leonidas’s little confession. I hadn’t told him about the incident, and now this was bound to make him overthink. 

“And you, Rosalyn?” 

My throat tightened. “In short, I tripped while reaching for groceries. And thanks to Beta Leonidas for helping me that day.” Mikael still looked skeptical. He could still sense my mixed emotions through our bond. I felt relieved when his expression softened slightly, signaling that he wouldn’t turn this into a bigger issue. 

“Why didn’t I hear about this at all, love?” 

I rolled my eyes at the overly affectionate tone. This man had no sense of place. I elbowed his stomach and hissed at him to behave. 

On the other hand, Killian remained completely sent ng utterly uninterested in everything happening before him. “So, you’re Beta Mikael’s wife?” Leonidas asked Successfully unlocked! 

“As you can see.” 

“The world really is small, isn’t it?” 

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. A panic attack washed over me again. The tips of my fingers trembled, and my 

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heartbeat quickened. 

“Forgive me. I just need a moment.” I turned to Mikael, shifting the conversation. “This is about your great–grandmother She’s been very weak lately. The healers have done their best, but we’re expected to visit her.” 

Mikael blinked, momentarily caught off guard before worry settled onto his face. I nodded, confirming the unspoken question in his eyes. “I want us to see her as soon as possible. Luna is there as well, Mikael.” 

“Thank you, Rosalyn. I appreciate the information. In that case, we should leave immediately.” 

At that moment, Alpha Jaden entered, looking tense. Whatever conversation we were about to have was put on hold as Mikael turned to his Alpha. “Jaden, are you alright?” 

Jaden waved a dismissive hand, briefly glancing toward the Lycan King. “Nothing I can’t handle. I’m sure you’ve both heard the news. Please represent me.” 

“We will,” I replied. 

I tried not to look at Killian. But standing this close to him, the memories clawed their way back. The warmth of his touch, the way he used to whisper my name. And then, the cold steel of his sword against my throat. 

I needed to leave. 

Mikael was a cooperative partner. He took the initiative, offering a final respectful farewell before pulling me out of the hall. He must have noticed something in my expression because as soon as the room emptied, he pulled me aside, kissed me, and whispered soothing words. He brushed my hair back, holding me tightly for a moment until I calmed down. We eventually parked along a quiet road, far from the noise of the family’s house. Silence stretched between us before Mikael finally spoke. 

“Judging by your past memories, I take it you’ve known both of them for a very long time.” 

I clenched my coat, staring ahead as I nodded in response. Mikael exhaled through his nose, his fingers tapping lightly against the steering wheel. 

“I’m quite surprised that my brother managed to bring that ruthless Lycan King into our pack. An alliance is good,” he turned to me, an unreadable expression crossing his face. “But in my opinion, his reputation still makes me dislike him. Especially after what happened to you.” 

I let out a hollow laugh. “Well, it wasn’t exactly a pleasant past.” 

A long pause followed. Then Mikael’s voice came, softer this time. 

“Rosalyn. You know you’re not Ruby anymore. You’ve left that hell behind.” 

The lump in my throat made it almost impossible to breathe. Tears welled at the corners of my eyes. Mikael leaned in, pressing a kiss to my forehead. 

“I will protect you. Always.” 

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