Chapter
I pressed my back against the wall, desperate to keep myself steady. My body trembled, and I could feel the heat of anger surging through me.
I was keeping myself from shifting right now.
The moon goddess sure loved to play with me.
Darius stood a few steps away, his frustration palpable.
One could cut it with a Knife.
His voice rose slightly, echoing off the walls. “Rina, why are you being so unreasonable? Nobody is perfect. Can you just try to be a little more understanding?”
Unreasonable, understanding, I thought
even my wolf that loved him immensely scoffed at that word.
I couldn’t shake the memories of the pain Alina and her Mother had caused me.
Darius had once been my shield, always defending me against their hurtful words. But now he stood against me, a stranger in my life.
My voice came out sharper than I intended, the bitterness spilling from my heart. “Unless she suffers the same way I have. Until she feels the same way I feel right now,and unless the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, I will never forgive her!”
Darius s expression tightened, his forehead creased with the weight of his thoughts. The same look he used to give when he fought for me now twisted with anger aimed at me. His mate or Ex mate
Rina! How have you changed so much in these years? If you can’t find it in your heart to forgive, her, at least apologize! I can t bear the thought of I felt the
t bear the thought of my fiancée being seen as spiteful and resentful!” surge of anger rise within me. “Don’t blame all your troubles on Alina and her Mother! They made mistakes, but they didn’t deserve this! If you re going to drown in sorrow like your father, it’s no wonder you‘ re haunted by your dreams!”
The word “haunted” came out harsh, and I saw Darius flinch, as if I had struck him. It was hard to believe that this was the same man who once promised to protect me.
The whiplash from his behavior was beginning to upset me greatly.
Rina, I’ll always be here. I won’t let anyone harm you. Those words had once wrapped around me like a warm blanket. Now, they felt empty, a distant memory fading into the shadows of our broken
trust.
I felt my wolf inside me, her pain mirroring my own. She growled softly, echoing my frustration, begging me to lash out, to make him see. But I could only tremble, retreating from the confrontation. As I staggered back, Darius stepped forward, reaching out to steady me. I could see his concern for me, but it only fueled my anger.
“How did you hurt yourself?” he asked, trying to examine me. Don’t worry about it. If you can’t apologize for your mistakes,
stop being so rude.” His words were sharp, filled with the weight of his foolishness
mistakes, I’ll do it myself, but you need to
I yanked my arm away from him, pointing to the exit with fury. Leave before I drag you out!, just leave!!
Darius s eyes widened, and he hesitated, but I could see his instincts kicking in. He wanted to comfort me, but the warmth of his touch made my skin crawl.
My wolf now growling with impatience to see him bleed.
Alina stepped forward, tears streaking down her cheeks. “Rina, I’m going now. Please don‘ t torture
yourself over this.
She turned abruptly, her movements too fast. I watched helplessly as she collided with the doorframe, crumpling to the ground.
“Hypocrite, Liar” My wolf scoffed.
Darius sprang into action, letting go of me to rush to her side.
Are you alright? I’m taking you to the doctor!” He began to panic as he knelt beside her.
The hallway fell silent, the chaos dissipating, leaving a heavy stillness. My heart sank, the void of loss swallowing me whole.
After all those years of friendship and love, we had now reached this point of brokenness.
Since he wants to run away at the wedding, I will let him have no bride at the wedding!
If there was one thing the cheating asshole was right about, it was that I needed to look forward. And that is exactly what I planned to do.
The weight of my decision settled in, a mix of relief and sorrow washing over me as I took a deep breath, determined to move forward.
