The Secret That Refused to Stay Buried and That Followed Us Home 1 Summary
The narrator is destined to be Alpha Scott’s human mate, a fate that has weighed heavily on both of them for ten years. Despite Scott’s disdain and refusal to accept her as his mate, he once sacrificed himself to save her during a deadly explosion. After a failed suicide attempt driven by the cruelty of the pack, she awakens back in time to the moment the Moon Goddess declared her as Scott’s mate, reliving the painful memories and tensions of that day.
At the Moon Hunt Festival, Scott openly rejects the idea of having a fragile human as his mate, expressing his anger and humiliation. The narrator, however, calmly requests permission to perform the Severing Ceremony to break their bond, allowing Scott to mate with Joanna, his childhood sweetheart and a pure-blood werewolf. This shocking request stuns the pack and challenges the traditional roles dictated by the Moon Goddess, stirring a mix of disbelief, mockery, and whispered judgments.
Despite the coldness between them, the narrator makes a heartfelt request to visit Skyfall Ridge to see the aurora one last time, connected to one of Scott’s deepest regrets. Scott surprisingly agrees, revealing a flicker of confusion and perhaps hidden feelings. The Old Shaman warns her that although she seeks to sever the bond, her heart still clings to Scott. The preparations for the Severing Ceremony begin, with the narrator receiving ritual materials and facing the harsh whispers of the pack, who doubt her worth and place.
As she studies the ritual, the narrator decides against performing the Severing Ceremony and instead plans to use the Alliance Blessing Ceremony to allow Scott to form a political bond with Joanna without her as his mate. She prepares to leave, holding her human ID and bus ticket, ready to end this chapter of her life. With tears in her eyes, she faces the painful reality that tomorrow will mark the end of their forced connection.
I was destined to be Alpha Scott’s human mate, a truth that had burdened us both for ten long years. Throughout that time, he had harbored nothing but disdain for me. Yet, when a deadly explosion threatened my life, he sacrificed himself without hesitation to save me. The cruelty of the pack had pushed me to the edge of despair, driving me to take my own life—only for me to awaken again, transported back to the very day the Moon Goddess had decreed me as Scott’s mate.
The memory struck me with the force of a lightning bolt.
“Human?! A fragile, powerless human is supposed to be my mate? What kind of twisted joke is this?” Scott’s furious roar echoed through the Moonlit Plaza, shattering the stillness of the night.
I stood motionless, my heart pounding fiercely as I found myself once more at the Moon Hunt Festival, ten years earlier—the moment when our fates had been sealed.
“The Moon Goddess’s decree must be respected, Alpha,” the Head Elder said softly but firmly, his voice steady amidst the tension.
Scott’s glare was like fire as he ripped the ceremonial badge from his chest. “To hell with the Moon Goddess’s orders! I refuse to accept a mate who can’t even grow claws! A useless human like her will never be my Luna!”
Around us, the pack whispered quietly, their eyes darting between Scott and me. Nearby, Joanna observed with a smug smile, the perfect contrast to me—noble, graceful, a pure-blood werewolf, and Scott’s childhood sweetheart.
I swallowed hard, steadying my trembling hands. This time, I promised myself, I would not repeat the mistakes of the past.
“I request permission to perform the Severing Ceremony,” I announced, my voice calm and unwavering, slicing through the heavy silence.
Scott’s expression froze, disbelief flashing in his golden eyes. “What did you say?”
“You heard me, Alpha,” I met his gaze without hesitation. “I want to sever the bond between us. I ask the Elder Council to allow Scott and Joanna to mate, to strengthen the pack’s alliance.”
The plaza erupted with shocked murmurs and gasps. No mate chosen by the Moon Goddess had ever dared to ask for such a thing before. It was unthinkable.
Scott laughed coldly, his voice dripping with mockery. “Well, I never expected you to have any sense of self-awareness.”
A sharp pain stabbed through my chest, but I fought back the tears threatening to spill. The Moon Goddess’s words echoed in my mind: “Within one day of your rebirth, you must heal his three greatest regrets from his past life to change his fate. But rebirth always demands a price.”
The first regret: being mated to Elena.
I was determined to give him what he wanted.
“The Severing Ceremony requires preparation,” the Head Elder said, frowning thoughtfully. “It will take no less than three days.”
“Then there’s no time to waste,” Scott said coldly, turning to leave.
On impulse, I reached out and caught the hem of his shirt. “Wait…”
He spun back, impatience flashing in his eyes. “What now?”
“Before we officially sever the bond… could you take me to Skyfall Ridge to see the aurora one last time?” I asked, summoning every ounce of courage. It was tied to one of his deepest regrets—something he had never agreed to before.
Scott frowned, confusion flickering in his gaze. I could almost hear his thoughts: Why was I so compliant, even asking to sever the bond myself, yet making this heartfelt request?
To my surprise, he nodded. “Tomorrow night. Don’t keep me waiting.”
I stood frozen, watching him disappear into the shadows.
“You’re such a foolish girl,” a soft voice whispered behind me. It was the Old Shaman, the wise elder of the pack.
“Why do you say that?” I asked quietly.
“Because your eyes betray you,” the Shaman said knowingly. “Even as you choose to sever the bond, your heart still clings to him.”
I couldn’t deny the truth in his words.
“Scott’s father has asked me to begin preparations for the Severing Ceremony tomorrow,” the Shaman sighed. “They’ve been waiting for this day for a long time.”
“I understand,” I replied.
He handed me a wooden box. “Inside are the scrolls and materials you’ll need. Study them carefully—the ritual demands your full attention.”
“Thank you,” I said, taking the box with hands that trembled slightly.
As I left the plaza, whispers trailed behind me like shadows:
“She actually knows her place…”
“A useless human like her, fit to be our Luna?”
“The Alpha and Joanna are a perfect match!”
I quickened my pace, tears finally spilling down my cheeks.
That night, I carefully opened the wooden box the Shaman had given me and studied the intricate runes and ritual instructions.
“The Severing Ceremony…” I murmured to myself, shaking my head. “No, I won’t perform the Severing Ceremony. I’ll use the Alliance Blessing Ceremony instead.”
The Alliance Blessing Ceremony would enable Scott to form a political bond with Joanna’s family without me as his mate.
He could have everything he wanted—without me standing in his way.
From the bottom of my suitcase, I pulled out my human ID and the long-distance bus ticket I had prepared after my rebirth.
Staring at my tired reflection in the mirror, I whispered, “Tomorrow, it will all be over.”
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
