(Freya's POV)"A true pair, destined by the Moon Goddess?" Emily's face went completely blank, her mouth slightly open in shock.She blinked rapidly, as if trying to process what I'd just told her. "Who?"I remained silent for a moment, feeling my wolf Bella curl protectively around my unborn cub. The pain of saying it aloud was almost physical, but I forced myself to speak the truth."Aaron and Caroline."The words hung in the air between us, heavy with finality.Emily stared at me for a long moment before letting out a deep, frustrated sigh. "Honestly, Freya, I just want to claw my own eyes out right now."A faint smile touched my lips, understanding why my friend would say that. Her loyalty and protective instincts had always been one of her most endearing traits.I looked up at her, keeping my expression carefully neutral. "It's fine, Emily. I'm okay. He was right. They are a true pair."Even as I said it, I felt a hollow ache in my chest where our mate bond had once been.
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