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Chapter 3

작가: Yearning
Just then, an off-road vehicle sped toward us and came to a steady halt nearby.

The window rolled down, and I heard Liam's voice.

"Freya, get in. We're going to be late for the bidding conference."

Drew turned toward the sound. The moment he saw Liam, the fury in his eyes intensified. He tightened his grip on my wrist and refused to let go.

"Freya, you actually betrayed me. Have you forgotten how you chased after me and how you gave up everything for me back then?"

"I haven't forgotten, but I regret it now."

I yanked my hand free with force. That left several clear red marks on my wrist.

"I'm formally informing you that I, Freya, willingly dissolve our fated mate bond. From this moment on, we have nothing to do with each other."

With that, I walked toward Liam's vehicle.

The moment I opened the door, I heard Drew's furious roar behind me.

"Fine, Freya! I'll wait for the day you come crawling back and beg me!"

The five-year mistake, this twisted bond that had bound me for so long, finally ended in that moment.

The obsidian mine bidding conference was packed. Representatives from every pack filled the hall. Their eyes were all fixed on the main stage.

The air was thick with tension while each pack silently compared themselves to the others.

I had on Stone Crown Pack's black battle uniform with silver-gray patterns flowing along the collar and cuffs. I stood shoulder to shoulder with Liam.

Not far away, Drew was holding Lisa's hand. They were dressed impeccably, deliberately flaunting what they believed was their former glory.

His Beta, Ryan, followed closely behind. Ryan had an intense look in his eyes. When his gaze swept across the room, there was a clear edge of arrogance.

Drew stepped forward first. A patronizing smile appeared on his face as his gaze roamed over me.

"Freya, you shouldn't be here making a spectacle of yourself."

He wrapped an arm around Lisa's waist. His tone turned harsher.

"For five years, all you did was cook and clean. What capability do you have to compete for the obsidian mine? Or is it because you latched onto a new backer that you suddenly found the courage to stand here?"

Lisa immediately leaned into him more tightly. Beneath her seemingly innocent eyes was undisguised pride and mockery.

She tugged gently at Drew's sleeve. Her voice was sickeningly sweet, yet every word carried a sharp edge.

"Freya, Drew and I really don't want to make things difficult for you.

"You let go of a perfectly good Alpha mate and insisted on dissolving the bond. Now you're reduced to relying on others. It's truly heartbreaking."

She sighed as if in pity. Her fingers brushed against the delicate silver necklace at her throat. It was custom-made for her by Drew. The silver didn't hurt her.

"This mine isn't something just anyone can have access to. It requires a powerful pack foundation and absolute strength. Don't tell me you actually think that just by following Alpha Liam, you can rise to the top overnight?

"If you admit your previous crime now and sincerely beg Drew, maybe he'll forgive you and allow you to come back as an ordinary pack member. That would still be better than embarrassing yourself here."

As she spoke, she deliberately straightened her posture and flaunted the luxurious accessories Drew had given her.

Drew smiled in cooperation. His gaze was cold.

"Lisa's right. Freya, if you know what's good for you, give up now. Don't wait until you lose so badly that even the Stone Crown Pack loses face because of you."

There were already several curious glances accompanied by faint whispers around us. Drew and Lisa were clearly enjoying placing me in such a humiliating position.

But how could I let them have their way?

Under everyone's watchful eyes, I pressed a button without hesitation. It was the one that would utterly ruin Drew and Lisa.
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