h's

r experienced. I could see clearly in the darkness. My wolf's eyes could pick up every detail. I felt free for the first time in my life, no longer bound by the walls of the p

following me. I glanced over my shoulder, my heart dropping when I

come back to the packhouse right now. This is an orde

n't the type to let disobedience slide. He could be cruel when he wanted to be. And even though my wolf sc

ng with fear and uncertainty. What was going to happen? Would Kayden punish me? Was he angry

ch, his expression unreadable. His eyes locked

he ordered,

ing me to my human form. The shift left me feeling vulnerable and exposed, standing there in front of him in nothing b

he main hall. My heart raced as I realized what he was about to do. I had s

amma, "gather everyone. I hav

He was going to reject me. I had known it was coming, but the reality of it hit me like a tidal wave. How could t

is voice like ice. "You're an omega-weak, insignificant. I need a strong Luna, not someone like you. Selena is the one wh

, to scream that it wasn't fair, but I stayed silent, my chest tigh

led with pity. They all knew what was about to happen. Selena entered the room, walking confidently tow

ipping with venom. "You don't belong here. Kayden was

dy knew she was right. Kayden and Selena had been together for years. She

the pack. "I have gathered you all he

eir shock, their disbelief. But I didn't look at them. I kept my

churned as I realized what was coming next. He grabbed my hand and did the same. I winced as

oke the words that sealed my fate. "I, Alpha Kayden Maxw

t followed was unbearable, like my soul was being torn in two. I gasped, clutching my ch

. I had to accept his rejection, to sever the bond co

James, accept

struggling to stay on my feet. Tears blurred my vision, but I r

nother announcement," he said, addressing the pack. "Selena will be my mate. She has all the qualitie

ched as she stepped forward, a radiant smile on her face. She leaned into Kayd

atisfaction. "I told you, Leah. You were never meant

from the hall, my heart shattering with every step. I didn't know where I was going, but I didn't care. I just had t