_Author’s POV_
I hesitated for a moment but eventually stopped in my tracks. I turned to face Calden, my eyes filled with a mix of resentment and determination.
“Alpha Ashmoor, there’s nothing left to say between us,” I stated firmly, my voice tinged with a hint of sadness. “I only hope you won’t disturb my life in the future.”
Inside my mind, Mirelle stirred with conflicting emotions. ‘He came to save us. Doesn’t that count for something?’
‘He was with Cyric,’ I reminded her. ‘He didn’t come alone. And one act of decency doesn’t erase three years of pain.’
‘But our bond…’ Mirelle began.
‘There is no bond anymore,’ I cut her off sharply. ‘We’re no longer mates. The Missatian Pack doesn’t need the Alpha of Sunlight Ridge.’
Calden, feeling helpless, watched as I walked
