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Chapter 2

Author: Mountain River
Sebastian hadn't come home all night.

I only saw him the next morning, on Roxanne's social media. In the photo, he was celebrating with her and her family. Everyone's faces were glowing with happiness.

Roxanne stood at the center, while Sebastian looked at her with tenderness.

The caption read, "A successful prenatal checkup today!"

The words struck me as ironic. It was as if the pup in her womb were the healthy one.

It turned out that Sebastian's idea of accompanying Roxanne to her prenatal checkup included celebrating with her entire family.

I was his fated mate, carrying his pup. Yet, I was left alone in an empty house.

At that thought, I let out a bitter, hoarse laugh that didn't even sound human.

…

Following the instructions sent by Donovan, I trudged toward the bank's hidden vault.

My hands shook as I slid the heavy key into the lock. The vault gave a faint shudder, then slowly opened.

Inside lay a delicate crystal vial filled with a pale, dreamlike purple liquid. Next to it was a note that read, "Drink this, and you can sever your mate bond without pain. We're looking forward to your arrival."

I held my breath as I tucked the potion and note away. This was my salvation and my final leverage for leaving.

…

I had just reached the door when Sebastian's voice rang out from behind.

"Olivia? Where did you go?" he asked.

He looked like he had just returned, with a hint of fatigue on his face.

My heart skipped a beat, and I clutched the bag holding the potion tighter. Then, I forced myself to appear calm.

Turning to open the door, I said, "I just went for a walk."

Sebastian didn't notice anything unusual and followed me inside.

He shrugged off his jacket as he explained, "After Roxanne's checkup, I had dinner with her family to celebrate. It was just a show to put them at ease.

"I came back to grab a few things. I'm taking her to the Temple of the Moon tomorrow for her pup's blessing. Don't think too much about it. I'll be praying for our pup too while I'm there."

While he was there, huh? So, in his eyes, our pup was nothing more than an afterthought.

Even so, I replied flatly, "Okay."

However, my calm seemed to unsettle Sebastian. He studied me for a moment before asking, "What's wrong? You seem off, my Luna."

I shook my head. "It's nothing. Just some pregnancy discomfort."

That explanation seemed to satisfy him. My lie eased his tension, and he relaxed.

Sebastian continued, "Roxanne has been overly anxious about her pup. The healer said it might be prenatal depression. Once the ritual is over, we'll go to the snowy mountains on the border to unwind. In the meantime, make sure you take care of yourself at home."

Having said that, he reached out to pull me into his arms. But I instinctively stepped back, avoiding his touch.

Sebastian's hands froze in midair. In an instant, the atmosphere thickened with tension.

Breaking the silence, I murmured, "Go pack your things. Time's running out."

He nodded and quickly packed a small suitcase.

At the door, Sebastian suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Before I could look up, he spun on his heel, strode toward me, and pulled me into a tight embrace. "This will all pass soon. We'll go back to the way things were."

His voice was low and urgent, as if afraid I wouldn't believe him.

"Trust me, okay? I love you, Olivia," he added.

His embrace was warm and familiar, yet a chill settled in my chest. I slowly closed my eyes and forced a smile. Then, I hummed in response.

Inside me, my wolf whimpered in despair.

After everything, how could I ever trust Sebastian again? How could I believe in a love that would rob me of my pup?

I neither begged him to stay nor urged him. I simply watched silently as his figure disappeared from my view.

When the door clicked shut, I carefully pulled the potion from my bag. Its pale purple liquid shimmered like starlight, promising freedom and a new beginning.

Still, it wasn't time to drink it yet.

I kept the vial in the safety deposit box. Once everything was in order, I would sever the mate bond myself.

12 days remained before I could finally leave.
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