Omega Luna's Revenge: The Substitute Mate

By Cassandra Dawn

Being an Omega seemed not easy, especially after my parents, the only ones who truly loved me, were brutally killed. With their loss, my last trace of hope shattered.
From then on, I grew up amidst hatred, with my life's sole purpose being to avenge the individuals responsible for my parents' murder.
And then, on the day the Alpha's daughter rejected an arranged marriage and asked me to take her place in marrying the brutal Alpha Jacob, I discovered he was the person who had taken my parents' lives!
On our wedding day, he was tall and handsome, his touch against my body and his kiss made me sense his muscles and heated skin. His heartbeat was clear and powerful, mine too—
Because I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into his throat!
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Upon learning that I agreed to marry the Alpha's daughter, my Beta asked me, "What about Mary? You've been searching for her for 10 years."
As an Alpha, I carried responsibilities, and I knew I couldn't be selfish.
"I won't look for her anymore. I'll accept the arranged marriage."

• Language: English
• Publisher: supernovel
• Release date: Sep 21, 2023

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CHAPTER 1 Death

Margaret's POV

Look, there's a thief eavesdropping on our class! It seems that your Omega parents didn't teach you how to behave like an Omega, Jack, the son of the Dark Moon Pack's Beta crowed as he snatched my precious notebook from my arms. The notebook was specially requested by my parents from our master, Oscar Miller, the next Alpha heir of the pack.

I'm sorry, I won't do it again. Please give me back my notebook, I looked at him carefully, with pleading eyes.

His eyes showed undisguised disgust as he tore my notebook apart in front of me and scattered the pieces over my head.

How can an Omega even dare to think about learning?! He turned to the boys behind him and said, Teach her a lesson!

Before I could even feel sad, I was pushed hard by one of the boys and fell against the wall, scraping my arm. He snatched my pencil, and as I tried to grab it back, another boy kicked me hard in the chest, causing a sharp pain to course through my body.

The pencil was handed to Jack. With barely any effort, he snapped it into two pieces and threw the remains in front of me.

My tears fell on the ground as I picked up the broken pencil and looked at Jack with sadness in my eyes. I just want to learn! Why is that so wrong?!

Omegas are not worthy, he looked down at me and said, Don't let me see you in school again, Margaret Morton, otherwise I'll make sure that it won't be just a pencil that's broken next time!

I ran away in fear until I came to a stop by a strange river, the cool water calling out to my parched throat. I drank the clear water from the river and sat down on the bank to rest. It was then that I realized I had already run out of the Dark Moon Pack's territory.

The unfamiliar environment only enhanced my fear and amplified my sadness, and I cried with my head buried in my arms.

I missed my parents terribly at this moment. They are with the Alpha, Beta, and Oscar negotiating with the Berserk Pack.

Hey girl, are you okay? A strange voice with concern sounded behind me.

I looked up at the source of the voice and saw a boy who appeared to be a few years older than me. He had high eyebrows and deep-set eyes, with perfect, delicate features that made him look as though he weren't a real person.

Although he was dressed in a simple white shirt and black casual pants, his appearance exuded an elegant Greek temperament. I had never met anyone like him before, which made me stare at him blankly.

Are you a forest elf? I couldn't help but speak what was on my mind.

Haha... The smile that he gave me radiated a warmth that seemed to heal me as he walked over to me, sitting down next to me naturally. My name is Jacob. Are you lost?

Jacob took out a navy blue checkered handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to me, gesturing for me to wipe away my tears.

I've been exploring this forest lately and I'm quite familiar with it. If you're lost, I can help you find your way home.

Thank you, but I'm not lost. I took the handkerchief and wiped away my tears. I could find my way home on my own.

His eyes were the color of maple syrup, and just looking at me made me feel warm. My name is Ma...ry.

In the moment before I was about to say my name, Margaret, I changed my mind and told him a fake name instead. I was afraid that if he found out I was an Omega, he would become disgusted with me like Jack always was. I didn't want my name to be spoken in a derogatory way by such a seemingly gentle person.

He had just mentioned that he had been exploring, so I cautiously asked him, Can I explore with you?

Of course! I would be glad to have a partner in crime.

Over the next few days, we discovered a cave deep in the eastern forest that was filled with crystals of various colors. We also rescued an injured black-headed waxbill in the central forest while picking wild fruits and found wild bees, so we stole some of their honey. In the western valley, we saw squirrels hiding food...

Although Jacob and I had only known each other for a few days, we had become good friends who were so at ease with each other that we could talk about anything. It felt like we had known each other forever. So much so that just now, he told me that he was actually the Alpha heir!

I jumped up from the grass in shock. You're the Alpha heir!?

Why are you so surprised? Is it that unbelievable? He didn't understand why I had such a big reaction.

I can't believe that the Alpha heir could be so kind...

Why not? His expression became even more puzzled.

I thought Alphas didn't care about the lower-level members of the pack...

Why do you think that way?

Because... It was difficult for me to talk about this but I mustered up the courage to tell him in the end, Because I am an Omega, and in my Pack, I'm treated terribly. I didn't even dare to reveal my true identity to you!

No, I promise you that it's not like that everywhere! Mary, no matter what your identity is, you are still my best friend! I will never distance myself from you or dislike you just because you are an Omega!

Thinking about the slave-like treatment of the Omegas in the Dark Moon Pack, I never imagined that someone of Alpha rank, like Jacob, could treat us with equality.

I sat back down next to him and started telling him about the real lives of most Omegas around me, and his expression gradually grew more and more serious.

Mary, you're so mature for a 7-year-old girl. Jacob said as he stood up and looked at me seriously. When I become Alpha, I won't let Omegas continue to live like slaves. I will let them do what they want, just like the rest of the werewolves. I want to build a pack where everyone can be happy!

Hearing his words, I felt an indescribable emotion surging inside me. I believe in you! I'll wait for the day you make it happen.

Great! I'll invite you as soon as I take over then. If you want, you can join my pack anytime!

Okay! Hahaha...

We excitedly imagined the peaceful scene of that imaginary pack, and our laughter echoed in the forest. Soon, the sun set. Before parting, we agreed to meet here at 9:00 tomorrow morning and continue exploring the valley.

These few days were the happiest and most free days of my short 7-year life. I ran back to the pack with the wild fruits I had picked in my arms.

Today was the day my parents were coming back. I couldn't wait to see them. The fruits in my arms were my gift for them.

When I returned to the pack, people gathered in a circle. When they saw me, they looked at me with pitiful eyes and made way for me.

Poor little Margaret...

What were they saying?

When I saw the two bloody bodies in the center of the circle, the fruits in my arms fell to the ground.

Dad? Mom? I walked towards them in disbelief.

Their clothes were torn and tattered, and there were many whip marks on their bodies. The skin and flesh in many places were turned outwards, and in some places, bones could even be seen directly.

Dried blood covered their clothes and skin, making their faces even paler. They looked fierce, with their eyes unwillingly staring and their mouths wide open. From the terrible state of the bodies, I couldn't imagine what kind of torture they had endured before they died.

My mind went blank, and I tried to pull them up from the ground.

Why are you lying here? Get up!

Their bodies had become cold and stiff, and I, a small and thin child, couldn't lift them up. And then I noticed that all their fingernails had been pulled out!

My whole body trembled uncontrollably, and tears fell from my eyes.

No!!! Dad! Mom!

I threw myself onto their bodies and cried out in pain, the sound echoing throughout the pack...

CHAPTER 2 The Seed of Hatred

Margaret's POV

The immense grief made it difficult for me to breathe. I collapsed on my parents' bodies and cried for a long time until finally, I was sent back home by a neighbor.

Little Margaret, if you need anything, just let us know. Your parents have helped us a lot before...

After Ann left with a sad face, I went to my parents' room and lay down on the bed.

Dad, Mom... I held the pillow that still had their scent and cried non-stop. Gradually, the pillow became soaked with my tears.

Eventually, my tears dried up and my eyes hurt. My nose was blocked, and I could only breathe through my mouth. My brain became fuzzy, and I felt my body getting hot. In a daze, I seemed to see my parents in front of me once more.

I was standing at the border of the pack again, holding the fruits I picked from the forest in my arms.

Today is the day my parents come back... My murky mind became clear again, and I returned to the pack excitedly.

Marg! Dad and Mom called as soon as they saw me and opened their arms to me.

I rushed over and gave them a big hug, before I ed them each with a fruit from the pile in my arms.

Is it sweet? I ased as I looked at them expectantly.

They touched my head and face, smiled, and each gave me a light kiss on my cheeks. As sweet as my baby.

Dad picked me up and hed me tightly before reaching for moms hand, their fingers interlacing together. We hummed the nursery rhyme they had taught me before they left as we walked towards home.

Our home was clearly right in front of us, but no matter how far or fast we walked, we couldn't seem to reach the doorstep...

Suddenly, I felt a cold hand on my head.

Wow, she's like a furnace!

We need to call a doctor. Hopefully someone can come and save her. She's so young...

There were murmurs around me, but I couldn't see who was speaking. My heart suddenly became panicked, and I grabbed my dad's hand tightly, but they suddenly disappeared.

Dad! Mom! Where are you?!

I ran around the pack frantically, looking for them, but I couldn't find anyone. It was as if the whole world was just me.

I crouched in a corner of the wall helplessly, burying my head and crying.

You should have gone and died with them!

I suddenly looked up at the person speaking.

I had swollen eyes and looked at me with hate burning brightly in them. She waved her hand, and two completely different scenes appeared in front of me.

One was my parents struggling in pain, screaming for help. They were covered in blood, and in the end they stopped breathing with their eyes wide open looking at me; the other was me playing happily with Jacob in the forest.

When they were hovering on the edge of death, you were laughing happily! Look how happy you were!

With her words, my laughter gradually grew louder and echoed throughout the empty pack.

I covered my ears in pain and curled up into a ball. Her voice circled around my ears like a ghost.

Ah!! I screamed out in despair, and the world around me became quiet.

I slowly opened my eyes and as soon as I did, I became aware of my head throbbing with pain. I raised my arm weakly and was about to rub my temples with my hand when I noticed a needle attached to it, with an IV bag hanging above me.

You had a high fever last night, and Ann discovered it in the morning. Otherwise, you would have died, my owner Oscar and Ann, who stood behind him, looked at me with concern.

Their concern for my wellbeing made my tears fall uncontrollably again.

Master, my parents aren't dead, right? Yesterday was just a joke they played on me, right? I struggled to sit up and looked at him expectantly.

His face had a moment of awkwardness: Jim and Mia accidentally broke the Alpha heir's beloved cup in the Berserk Pack, which angered him. He locked them up in the dungeon, he sighed softly, when I rescued them, they were already...

My parents' lives were cruelly taken away just because of a cup!

The scene of their death flashed through my mind. In my childish mind, I wanted nothing more than to rush to the Berserk Pack and kill the murderer immediately.

I will kill him! I pounded the bed board hard with my fists, and my voice was filled with unrestrained hatred.

Upon hearing my words, Ann rushed up and covered my mouth: Master, please forgive Margaret. She's just too sad and said offensive words about the Alpha.

I also realized what I had said just now. If an Omega says something offensive about a werewolf of Alpha rank, they will be executed immediately.

Oscar stared at me with his black eyes, then Ann. There was an emotion in his eyes that I couldn't understand, but it made me inexplicably afraid. But soon he smiled at me and waved his hand: It's understandable. Although Jacob Gelbero is the Alpha heir, he was too cruel this time.

Jacob... I felt like I had heard this name somewhere before. When I tried to remember where the memory came from, my head suddenly hurt again.

What? Do you know him? Oscar's voice was a little nervous.

I tried hard to remember, but I couldn't recall what had happened after my parents left. After Oscar found out, he immediately had the doctor do a thorough examination on me.

After the doctor checked me with a disgusted expression on his face, he casually concluded that I had partial memory loss due to witnessing my parents' death and having a high fever.

After confirming that I was okay, Oscar left with his people. Ann told me that my parents had been buried properly while I had been in the hospital.

I followed her to their burial ground - a beautiful place amogst a field of flowers.

Unfortnately, Omegas are not eligible to be buried in the pack cemetery after they die. We will only be buried in different flower fields as fetilizer for the flowers.

A rose field. I remember they both loved roses...

"I knelt down on the ground, tears falling into the black, pungent soil. I looked up at the blood-red roses. Today, not only were my parents buried, but the seed of hatred was also planted.

Jacob Gelbero, this name was firmly engraved in my heart. I will remember his name forever, until the day I kill him with my own hands!

Ten years later...

While all the servants were still asleep, I sneaked into the nearby abandoned garage, which I had converted into a crude training room. For the past ten years, I have been secretly training myself without anyone noticing.

I have never forgotten the way Jacob Gelbero ensured that my parents died.

Every day, the one thing that drives me forward is hatred...

After completing my daily training, I returned to the servant's quarters. I had just finished serving breakfast to Oscar and his sister Sarah when they were called away by Alpha Saul. As their personal maid, I had an obligation to follow them unless told otherwise.

Margaret, wait outside.

Following Oscar's orders, I waited outside. The argument inside grew louder and louder, to the point where I could hear it clearly from outside the door.

Father! I don't want to marry him! You're sending me to my death! Sarah's shrill voice was almost piercing my eardrums. If you force me to marry him, I will definitely run away!

Hmm...sounds like her usual style of doing things, only caring about herself regardless of the consequences for others.

You! Alpha Saul sounded like he was about to lose his voice from anger. If we don't form an alliance with him, we'll be his next target!

Margaret! Oscar's tone also sounded irritated.

I immediately pushed open the door and walked in. He pointed to the coffee and I immediately brewed three cups and placed them in front of them.

Father, he has taken over so many packs, his viciousness and cruelty are known throughout werewolf land. And yet you still want to form an alliance and force me to marry him!

I was about to hand Sarah her cup of coffee when she angrily slammed her hand on the table, causing the scalding coffee to spill onto my hand. My hand instantly became swollen and blistered, but at that moment, all my attention was drawn to the documents on the table.

Sarah's betrothed was none other than Jacob Gelbero!"

CHAPTER 3 Marry Him

Margaret's POV

The intense pain in my arm reminded me that I was not dreaming. My intuition told me that my chance for revenge had finally come.

Oops! Margaret, what's wrong with you? You can't even hold a cup of coffee properly, Sarah impatiently looked at me. Luckily, you didn't spill it on me, or you'd be in for a beating today!

Oscar frowned at my hand, then scolded Sarah in a low voice, That's enough, Sarah.

I looked gratefully at Oscar. Over the years, he had taken care of me a lot, and I had never seen him mistreat any of us Omegas in the DarkMoon Pack.

I'm sorry, Miss Sarah, I apologized to Sarah with my head bowed.

This kind of thing had happened countless times in the past. My self-esteem was worthless in the face of survival, or rather, Omegas had no dignity in the Dark Moon Pack. I believed that when Oscar became the pack's Alpha, our Omega lives would definitely improve, but unfortunately, I probably wouldn't have the chance to see it with my own eyes.

My eyes pretended to be secretive as they fell on Jacob Gelbero's information on the table. Sarah noticed my movement as expected. Her eyes flickered, then she got up and walked to Alpha Saul's side.

Father, I have a perfect solution, she said, her eyes constantly scanning me.

Saul frowned at her, looking somewhat skeptical. What solution?

My face made an expression of confusion, but I already knew what Sarah wanted to say. That was also my purpose.

Sure enough, she pointed at me and said, Anyway, Alpha Jacob has never seen me before, so let Margaret marry him instead of me. And I see that Margaret is very interested in him too, so she probably won't refuse my proposal, right, Margaret?

I immediately pretended to be afraid and crouched down on the ground, but did not deny it.

What nonsense are you talking about! Saul was so angry that he jumped up from his chair. Absurd! She's an Omega, and you're the daughter of an Alpha! How could an Omega possibly marry Alpha Jacob instead of you?!

Sarah looked indifferent.

Father, she can also be the daughter of an Alpha as long as we don't say anything. Margaret can be Sarah. And...Margaret has been taking care of me and Oscar since we were young. She even understands us better than you do. As you just saw, she is very loyal and will never betray our Dark Moon Pack...

Her words made Saul and Oscar fall into contemplation, and I carefully observed Saul's facial expression, trying to interpret his inner thoughts.

Saul's expression gradually relaxed from his initial opposition, and his gaze kept shifting between me and Sarah.

Margaret, are you really willing to marry Alpha Jacob instead of Sarah? Saul's tone was unusually gentle, but I knew it was all a facade. I had seen how he tortured the Gamma and Omegas who offended him, and his methods were no gentler than Jacob's.

A hint of calculation flashed in his eyes, though briefly, but I caught it sharply. He was probably thinking that if Sarah got married and ran away, it would cause even more trouble for the pack. If I took her place, and things were exposed later, the responsibility could be pushed onto me or both me and Sarah, and the pack would not be affected too much.

Alpha Saul, for the sake of my masters and the pack, I am willing, I said sincerely, as if I were a thoroughly tamed loyal slave.

Saul nodded satisfactorily and agreed to the substitution. He used the Alpha's command to forbid anyone in the pack from revealing the substitution, and sent Sarah abroad on the night before the wedding.

Early the next morning, I was taken by the Berserk Pack warriors who came to pick up Sarah, but strangely, I was taken to the sanctuary room of the church instead of the main hall where the wedding was held.

As I wondered why, several she-wolves walked in. The slightly chubby she-wolf at the head looked at me sternly.

"Sorry, Miss Sarah, we need to make sure you haven't brought any dangerous items before we