Ariana's Point of View "He doesn't want us!" I cried to Calliope. "He doesn't want us at all!" Every step I took felt heavier, my heart aching with each move. Part of me—no, most of me—still loved him. Still craved his touch, his presence, his approval. But he had rejected me. He had marked me, claimed me, and then handed me away as if I were nothing. Was I even meant to be his Luna? Or was I just a pawn in a game I never understood? I could feel her whimpering and whining as I ran upstairs to get away from Daemon and his new Luna. Staying here was definitely not an option, and Calliope agreed. I wiped my eyes and picked up my bag with all my gear ready to go. My first stop would be my mother's house, where I could make some plans. As I was leaving, Tyler came running up the stairs. When he saw that I had my bag, he looked concerned. "What are you doing?" he asked. "I'm leaving," I said and tried to push past him. "I can't let you do that," he answered, putting his arm out. Tyl
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