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me for trying to kill her but had also taken my company and my mate. I was sent

started to ruin everything for me. Little by little, she pushed me away. By

one listened to my side of the story. They sent me to jail wi

staggered back, feeling as if I had been hit in the s

Thalia instead? Just then, I realized Adrian had seen me,

ne paid attention to me; they were too busy enjoying the

e main packhouse. I struggled with him, but his grip was strong. "Let

is hand to silence me. He kept pulling me until we rea

single picture of me anywhere. I felt hurt and betrayed as Adrian

asked, disgust filled his voice. "That's all you can say

iversary! You left me in prison to be with h

ped away from Adrian , the man I had loved for all these years. "Why

been beaten by other inmates since the first day in pri

ice trembling. But as usual, he ignored my question. "Stop all

ghtened, anger flashing in his eyes. "How dare you mention her

ts would be happy to see you." But I didn't care about the p

rian opened the door and walked out, leaving me alone. I felt

was my mate. But now, I felt all alone and knew I had to stand up for myself. I

ists clenched tightly. Just then, there was a soft

to the bathroom, I decided to send the maid away and locked the door

onths, I faced constant abuse. My old wounds still hurt. Many of t

es had only gotten worse over time. The worst part for me was th

e in months; I looked pale and had lost so much weight. I picked out

perfectly, and the slits on the sides made me look even more striking.

I suddenly froze when I heard familiar voices. "Adrian , I just heard Ha

any plans for your mating ceremony now that she's back?

n it came-the statement that shattered my world. "She's dirty

frozen, my face twisting into a painful smile. Everyone knew I loved Adria

deep sense of betrayal. Everything seemed to spiral d

t everything in my stomach. I felt lightheaded, gripping the sink for balance

anger boiled over. "How can you even ask that, Adrian ?" I

or the warders," he replied, not even bothering to check on my we

cause of the ladies you paid to hurt me?" I fina

or a slut?" Adrian shot b