While My Daughter Died, Her Alpha Father was with HerChapter 1

My daughter Lyra’s last wish was simple: to see the Sacred Moon Lake.

I begged Kelvin—who I once thought I loved, Alpha of the Silver Fang Pack—to grant her that. Lyra was getting weaker by the day, her bright spirit fading like a candle in a storm. After days of pleading, he finally agreed.

“Fine. Tomorrow night. But don’t expect me to drop everything every time she has a whim!”

It was a reluctant promise, but I clung to it. That night, I stayed with Lyra. Her eyes sparkled as she imagined the lake under the moonlight, her weak body seeming stronger just at the thought.

“I can’t wait, Mom,” she whispered, holding my hand. “Do you think the moonlight will be bright enough to feel?”

I forced a smile, pushing back tears. “Yes, Lyra. I think it will.”

But the night before we were supposed to leave, Kelvin disappeared. He didn’t answer his phone, and there was no sign of him. Slowly, I realized he wasn’t coming.

“Mom?” Lyra’s voice was barely a whisper. She looked at me, her face pale but still hopeful. “Is Dad coming?”

I forced a smile. Hiding my tears. “He’ll join us later, honey. For now, it’s just you and me.”