When the luna stopped waiting

She gave him everything. For five years, Lyra stood beside Alpha Colt Darkhall through the worst moments of his life. She defended him when his own pack turned against him. She loved him when he gave her nothing in return. She swallowed her pride, her tears, and her dignity because she believed their mate bond meant something. But it never meant enough. Because Ravenna was always there. Colt's childhood best friend. His "sister." His constant shadow. She touched him. She whispered in his ear. She made Lyra feel like an outsider in her own marriage—and every time Lyra spoke up, she became the jealous, insecure Luna while Ravenna played the victim. Colt always chose Ravenna. Then one night, at a gathering with friends, Lyra reached her limit. She finally reacted. And Colt demanded she apologize. That was the moment her love froze over. Now Lyra is done competing. Done begging. Done being the forgiving Omega Luna who silently cleans up everyone's mess. She has filed for a mate bond separation—and Colt has no idea. As she prepares to leave, Lyra's supposed Omega identity begins to crack. An ancient, terrifying power stirs inside her—one that even Alpha wolves drop to their knees before. She does not understand what she is becoming, but her wolf knows. And the closer she gets to leaving, the more Colt begins to realize something has changed. The doormat he took for granted is disappearing. In her place stands a woman so powerful, even he will have to bow. But by the time Colt understands what he is losing, Lyra will already be gone. Because this time, she isn't asking her mate to choose her. She is choosing herself.