I am the biggest “ugly duckling” turned “swan” in the Silvermoon Wolf Clan.
My parents worshipped beauty and voice above all else. They decided, the moment I was born, that I had neither.
Even my first cry sounded more like a puppy’s yelp than the deep, soulful howl of a wolf.
Everyone in the delivery room recoiled. An ugly pup, born to a family of celebrities—how could that be?
They gave me the dismissive nickname “Runt” and sent me away to my grandmother’s house in the Black Forest.
I didn’t earn the right to return home until I scored 1550 on the SATs and got accepted into Moren—the top-ranked university in the country.
My movie-star father barely glanced at me before furrowing his brow.
Bigger hat. Darker sunglasses. Keep the mask on.”
“Wrapped up from head to toe like that—are you too ugly to be seen?”
My pop-diva mother scoffed.
“She’s probably seen us taking Vivian on that reality show, Supernova. She’s scared of being outshone by her little sister the first time they meet.”
“Ugly, and full of schemes.”
Vivian rushed over warmly and took my hand. “Runt, looks aren’t everything. You don’t have to be so insecure around me.”
My hand, which was about to pull down my mask, froze.
For the past two months, Grandma had been writing letters every month, urging them.
“If you don’t take her back soon, my fence is going to collapse! The wolf packs in the back mountains have been howling like they’re in heat every night, and strange wolves are constantly climbing my fence to peek! It’s not just them—other shifters have joined in too, setting up telescopes all over the surrounding high ground!”
The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 10 Vivian shot me a smug look. “Sister, who would install cameras in their own home?” “If you hadn’t been so dishonest, we never would have dreamed we had a thief in the family!” As Vivian smugly slung mud at me, A maid suddenly chimed in, “Oh,
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The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 09 Father sighed in disappointment, muttering to himself. “I thought she might finally be useful for once.” “If I could find that girl, it would be a major score for me, double the connections.” Mother scowled. “I’m determined to find her and take her on as my
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The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 08 The Resident Director was thrilled for me. “Lyra, which one do you want to sign with?” I shook my head. “I’m not interested.” The Resident Director gave an awkward laugh. “Lyra, could you go out there for my sake?” “The principal just called me personally. If
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The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 07 Seeing me, Father’s eyes flickered with disgust. “You’re going out?” I nodded. “Moving into the dorms early.” Hearing that, my parents didn’t bother with another word of concern. “Fine, fine. Just go. Good. At least Vivian gets her dressing room back.” As if I wasn’t worth
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The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 06 My parents’ faces showed shock and embarrassment. Mr. Cragward ignored it. “You should know I’ve been preparing this film for years.” “The reason I haven’t started shooting is that I’m waiting for the one I’ve been dreaming of.” Under Vivian’s tearful gaze, Father gritted his teeth
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The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 05 Someone screamed, “A ghost!” The crowd recoiled as if I were a snake or scorpion. I looked down at my reflection. Startled, I had accidentally let my fluffy wolf ears pop out. My long hair was plastered over my face. My cap had been swept away
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The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 04 Watching their chosen fiancé humiliate me like this, My parents didn’t defend me. Instead, they looked at Kael with shame. “When that engagement was arranged, we had no idea what kind of child we were carrying.” “Kael, rest assured. Our families are old friends. Of course,
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The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 03 I was about to say “no need” when a bodyguard strode in. “Sir, Elder Mr. Wolfe of the Silvermoon Clan is here. He brought a top-tier Cabernet Sauvignon from his estate’s cellar and said he’d like to share a drink with you.” Father’s face broke into
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The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 02 The Resident Director replied almost instantly. “Got it. That’s a beautiful name.” I politely replied, “Thank you. My grandmother gave it to me.” My parents had casually given me the nickname “Runt” and then kicked me to my grandmother’s house right after I was born. When
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The Sweet-Voiced Trueborn From The Black Forest Chapter 01 I am the biggest “ugly duckling” turned “swan” in the Silvermoon Wolf Clan. My parents worshipped beauty and voice above all else. They decided, the moment I was born, that I had neither. Even my first cry sounded more like a puppy’s yelp than the deep,
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