Chapter 1

After my husband's childhood friend committed suicide, he forced wolfsbane potion down my throat.

The Southern Border had always been our kingdom's shield against the Rogue Fang Syndicate.

This day, the Alpha himself presided over the inspection—a rare honor that proved how crucial our position was.

Gamma Silas marched proudly leading the way among all warriors.

Every warrior's eyes blazed with anticipation, waiting for the Alpha's praise.

But Silas didn't know that before the inspection, his spoiled little "childhood friend" had already swapped out his silver bullet gun with a prop replica handgun.

The moment he pulled that trigger, a plastic rose would pop out from the barrel, ending his brilliant career right there and then!

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In my past life, I was an elite pack warrior who also participated in this very inspection.

During backstage preparations, Gamma Silas ignored all protocols and forcibly brought his cousin and childhood friend Mia to observe.

I caught Mia acting suspiciously—she'd switched out Silas's silver bullet gun with a toy replica. I reported it immediately.

Fortunately, we caught it in time. The inspection proceeded flawlessly to thunderous applause.

We stood on stage receiving praise from alpha, while Mia—who'd acted suspiciously and switched out the Gamma's gun—faced public censure and punishment.

Mia's relatives and friends, mortified by the disgrace, disowned her. Her university, convinced she was connected to the Rogue Fang Syndicate, expelled her after issuing a formal notice.

Unable to show her face anywhere, Mia ended her own life with a silver dagger. But Silas blamed everything on me!

He bound me tight and rammed wolfsbane potion down my throat. The toxin seeped into my veins, burning my lungs. I was consumed by crippling pain, my breath ragged and failing.

"Nora, she was just trying to joke around with me, help me relieve the pressure—but you were so vicious you drove her to suicide!"

"In your heart, is an inspection more important than a human life? I think you're just pathologically jealous, looking for any excuse to cause trouble. Die, you vicious bitch!"

I gasped for air, desperately begging for help, yet he only sneered and kicked me to the ground, as if revelling in my agony.

"Might as well tell you—I've already forged letters in your handwriting implicating your parents in treason with the Rogue Fang Syndicate. This time, not only will you pay with your life, your entire family will pay the blood price!"

I died full of regret, struggling until my last breath. When I opened my eyes again, I'd somehow returned to the day before the inspection!

"Mia sweetie, you came all this way to see me in this blazing sun—come inside, sit down, don't be shy."

Hearing that familiar voice, my heart clenched. I accidentally knocked over the cup in my hand.

Mia, pressed up against my husband Silas, heard the noise and glanced at me with contempt.

"Gamma Silas, maybe I should wait outside. With me here, certain people will get upset."

Silas's expression immediately darkened. He grabbed Mia's hand and, under everyone's astonished stares, led her into the backstage area and sat her down front and center.

"Nora, don't go too far. Mia's just curious and wanted to take a look."

"I'm warning you—this inspection was specifically requested by the Alpha himself. If you dare cause a scene at such a serious event because of your jealousy, I won't let you off!"

Mia blushed as she pulled out a bag of candy and distributed pieces to Silas's teammates one by one.

"Sorry, my sister-in-law tends to be petty. She's probably offended all of you before, so I'm apologizing on behalf of Silas."

As she spoke, she stuck out her tongue playfully. Her adorable manner prompted everyone to speak up for her.

"Ma'am, Mia's so sweet—don't make things difficult for her."

I looked at Silas. He was nodding approvingly.

After Mia finished handing out candy, she nestled happily against Silas's side. Compared to me, they looked like the real mates!

I took a deep breath and quietly clenched my fists.

I'd love to see if you'll still defend Mia when this grand inspection turns into a circus act!