Chapter 7 The Calista of the past no longer existed . From this moment forward , she would reserve her love for herself and those who genuinely cared for her . Those who failed to love her deserved no place in her life . When Calista woke again , she found herself lying in a hospital bed . Sadie checked on her and said , " Stay two more days before discharge . Then get proper rest at home . " Calista nodded . She had decided to take a full month off . Her body mattered , and she would treat it right . After Sadie left , Calista checked her phone . The screen showed no missed calls from Maximus . Clearly , last night had meant nothing to him . But for Calista , everything had changed . This painful realization had finally freed her from the endless cycle of self - torment . Out of habit , she opened the video app . Vespera's new post popped up immediately . In the video , Vespera was holding a child's hand . Even from just the back view , Calista instantly recognized Maisie . The caption was simple : [ It feels so good to be needed . ] The familiar background was unmistakably Moon Mark Manor's main hall . Calista's lips twisted into a bitter smile before she tapped " Not Interested " -she would never silently watch their lives unfold again . After leaving the hospital , Calista hired a live - in caregiver . She followed her doctor's advice carefully , resting at home for a full month . When the recovery period ended , she paid the caregiver . Then she changed into a simple dress , applied light makeup , and drove straight to the Silvermoon pack . Today was also a full moon - the day they usually tried for another child . Calista never really enjoyed being with Maximus . He always rushed through it , eager to get back to Vespera . But tonight wasn't about making a baby . Tonight , she would formally tell him she wanted to dissolve their bond ... Around 7 PM , Calista arrived at Silver Manor . On the desk sat the divorce papers , completely untouched , just like she had left them last month . 11:25 Rejected by the Alpha , I Became the Pack's Queen 19.4 % Chapter 7 Clearly , Maximus hadn't come home the entire time . She waited until after 9 PM , growing increasingly impatient . Suddenly , footsteps sounded outside . The study door opened - but it was only Dolly who entered . " Luna , the Alpha just called to say he's very busy tonight and won't be coming home . He asked you to come back next month instead . " Calista laughed bitterly . She came back this month , but she wouldn't be coming next month . She was done being bound by this broken mate bond . After a short pause , she stood and said to Dolly , " When he comes back , tell him I left something on the desk for him . " Dolly nodded silently . Calista grabbed her bag and walked out of Silver Manor . She drove aimlessly through the streets with no particular destination . Her hands moved mechanically on the steering wheel . Before she knew it , she found herself outside Moonveil Auditorium - an event had just ended and crowds were pouring out . Calista frowned . Her keen senses picked up Maisie's scent from among the crowd . Finally , as the flow of people gradually dispersed , only three figures remained - Maximus and Vespera walking side by side , each holding one of Maisie's hands . The three of them wore warm smiles , forming a picture of perfect domestic happiness . Calista froze at the sight . Maisie swung Vespera's arm playfully , her voice dripping with sweetness . " Miss Vespera , you looked like a shining fairy up there . Your piano playing was wonderful . When I grow up , will you teach me too ? Please , Miss Vespera ? " Vespera wore an elegant white evening gown , moonlight streaming over her , making her radiate in the darkness . She bent down gracefully to meet Maisie at eye level and gently tapped the girl's nose . " If you want to learn , of course I'll teach you . " Maisie jumped with excitement , then looked up at Maximus with sparkling eyes . " Daddy , Miss Vespera is the best , isn't she ? " Maximus nodded , his gaze soft and full of admiration . Maisie beamed even brighter . " When I grow up , I want to be just like Miss Vespera . " Calista watched through the car window - she had never seen that kind of adoration in her daughter's eyes before . This contract marriage had completely consumed her . Over the years , she had given everything to her family , slowly losing herself in the process . To Maisie , she was just the woman in the kitchen , while Vespera seemed like an unattainable angel . 11:25 Rejected by the Alpha . I Became the Pack's Queen 20.4 % Chapter 7 The realization pierced her heart like a blade . At the concert hall entrance , Maisie suddenly stood on her tiptoes and reached up . " Miss Vespera , pick me up ! " Maximus stepped between them - thoughtfully noting that Vespera's evening gown wasn't suited for carrying a child . Maisie's face immediately fell . Vespera took in the scene before her . She smiled gently and swept Maisie into her arms , giving Maximus a reassuring look . " Don't worry , I've got her . " Maximus's stern expression melted into something tender as he watched them , his eyes glowing with quiet affection . Vespera carried Maisie down the steps with Maximus following close behind , carefully lifting the train of her gown so she wouldn't trip . The Alpha who commanded both pack and business empire was now carefully arranging another she - wolf's dress . Calista's grip tightened on the steering wheel , She watched them get into the car and didn't look away until they disappeared down the street . She couldn't help but laugh bitterly . " So this is what kept him busy . * She sat motionless in the car , staring blankly ahead until her phone suddenly rang . The screen displayed Marcus Perry's name . Marcus was her direct supervisor at the hospital , also a wolf shifter . Though fully qualified in pediatric surgery , Calista had to restart as a junior doctor after her four - year leave as a full - time mother . " Mr. Perry , " she answered politely . Marcus's voice came through clearly . " We're approving early completion of your training . You can return to regular hospital shifts next Monday . " Calista paused , then asked carefully , " What about that countryside program for kids ' check - ups ? I'd like to help out there . " Marcus sounded surprised . " That's tough work with few career benefits . It's completely voluntary . The hospital isn't forcing anyone to go . " But Calista had made up her mind . " I'm willing to go , Mr. Perry . Think of it as my working break . " Hearing her unwavering resolve , Marcus stopped pressing the matter and approved it . ( 0 )