Chapter 4

Catherine's POV

In the evening, I planned to leave Noah and Hedwig in the care of Mabel.

I wasn't worried at all because Mabel had helped me take care of them when they were just born.

A mating gathering would be held in Shadow Forest today, and my father's Black Moon Pack would go there, too. Thus, this was the best time for me to take back my mother's necklace.

I squatted to touch Noah's head and whispered, "Noah, take good care of Hedwig and stay at home with Mabel, okay? Mommy has to go out to do something."

Then I kissed Noah and Hedwig on the cheek.

Mabel looked at me worriedly and said, "Come back soon after getting your thing."

"OK." I saw Mabel's concerned look and nodded.

"Mommy, be careful," Noah spoke to me in a soft voice after he ran toward me and tugged my sleeve.

I squatted again and stroked his head. Then I smiled at him with a nod of my head before I got up and pushed the door open to go outside.

I gathered my coat around me. I knew Mabel was worried that I would clash with my father and Elena.

But I wasn't as impulsive as I had been five years ago. What I wanted was just to take back the necklace my mother left me.

I would leave immediately after they gave it back to me.

When I arrived at the square of Shadow Forest, I found it really hopping.

There were many more werewolves at the mating gathering than five years ago.

'What's going on?'

While I was pondering, I heard the buzzing of the surrounding werewolves.

Thinking of my purpose, I squeezed into the crowd and walked towards the center of the square as the other werewolves watched.

I looked around the square and saw Elena and Gina right away.

They seemed to be celebrities in nearby packs now. Perhaps Gina had made a lot of money after she became a star. Elena was talking to others in a luxurious dress, holding a glass of red wine.

Gina was surrounded by a group of young female werewolves. Standing not far away, I saw that each of them had an obsequious look on their face.

I wondered, 'Why do they curry favor with Gina?'

I couldn't puzzle it out. Anyway, my father's Black Moon Pack wasn't the strongest among the packs around Shadow Forest.

Was it only because Gina was an actress now?

It must feel good to be flattered by others. I saw Gina had a smile on her face.

As Gina turned around and spotted me, she goggled at me in disbelief, and the smile froze on her lips.

I guessed she probably didn't want to see me in her life anymore.

I quickly walked through the crowd and stood in front of Gina and all the other werewolves around her.

Gina was shocked for a while and asked, "Why are you back?"

I calmly said, "Where is my mother's necklace?"

A guilty look flashed across Gina's face, and then she stared at me with a frown.

Before Gina could speak, a female werewolf looked at me with disdain and said, "Which pack are you from? How dare you talk to the future Lycan Luna this way?"

"Fanny, don't say that. I'm not Lycan Luna yet." Gina put on a triumphant smile as she proudly jutted her chin forward and looked at me with contempt.

"Even though the ceremony hasn't been held yet, you have been acknowledged by the Lycan King." Fanny stood beside Gina and glared at me.

This news came as a shock to me.

I thought, 'Gina is the future Lycan Luna? How is this possible?

She is not even good enough to be the Luna of an ordinary wolf pack.

Is the Lycan King really right about it?

If this is true, the Moon Goddess must have made a mistake.'

Gina seemed to have gained courage from those flatterers. She straightened up and said to me in a condescending tone, "Who allowed you to come back? Don't forget that you have been banished."

"I came to take back my mother's necklace. I will leave after I get it," I replied coolly.

"How dare a rogue be so arrogant? Gina, you need to teach her a lesson!" Fanny crossed her arms and said venomously.

I saw a hint of malice in Gina's eyes. Gina nodded at Fanny and said, "You are right."

With that, Gina turned to stare at me when I noticed that her face grew solemn. Gina spoke in a cold and serious tone, "I order you to leave."

The werewolves standing next to Gina seemed to be frightened. They all lowered their heads and showed respect for Gina.

But to tell the truth, I didn't feel I was surpassed by her strength at all.

Instead, I sensed that my wolf had woken up and seemed a little impatient.

I looked at Gina and couldn't help but snort. "I repeat, I want my mother's necklace back."

"How is this possible?" Fanny covered her mouth in surprise when she found that I wasn't scared at all.

Gina was also flustered, but she quickly calmed herself down and said to the people around her, "She is my half-sister. This is between me and her. You guys can enjoy yourselves now. I'll meet you guys later."

After those people left, Gina moved closer to me and whispered, "If you want the necklace, go with me."

I followed Gina and left the square, arriving at the periphery of Shadow Forest.

"Catherine, you did pick a poor timing to show up. Are you here to embarrass me? Didn't you see that there were lots of werewolves at the mating gathering? Why did you dress like a beggar? If people know that you're my sister and have been banished from the pack by Daddy, I'll feel ashamed!" Gina snarled after she looked around to ensure that there was no one around.

I didn't care about Gina's sneer. I said grimly, "If you think that I'll embarrass you, give me my mother's necklace now. I won't stay any longer."

"It has been so many years. You didn't find the necklace five years ago, so how can I help you find it now? Besides, I don't have time. Don't you see that many friends are waiting for me?" Gina crossed her arms over her chest and said impatiently.

Judging from Gina's attitude, I knew that she wouldn't help me look for that necklace. I erupted into fury and said, "I won't leave unless I get it."

When I was banished out of the pack, I had no time to pack up my things. Neither had I had the time to look for the necklace.

"Are you threatening me? Catherine, I'm not what I used to be. Open your damn eyes and see who I am now. You're even too cheap to be my servant. How dare you shout at me? I'll have the guards throw you out like trash."

Gina snorted and got her arrogance back.

It had been a few years, but I never thought that Gina would become more domineering and annoying now.