บททั้งหมดของ Breaking the Bond That Broke Me: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

Perhaps because I hadn't shown any hostility tonight, Austen decided to move Seraphina into the main house even earlier than before."Seraphina is moving in. She just severed her bond with her ex-mate and her wolf is unstable. She needs to be looked after."Austen stood at the bedroom door. Behind him, Seraphina clutched her suitcase, a sweet smile on her face.In my last life, I fought him on it. Hard. We had a huge fight. He accused me of not caring about his pack members, of being unworthy to be his Luna.This time, with only thirty days left, I didn't care anymore."Of course," I said, closing my book with a relaxed tone. "The main house is huge. It'll be nice to have more company."Austen froze.He blinked, as if unsure of what he'd just heard."You... you agree?""Naturally." I stood up and walked over to Seraphina. "Welcome, Seraphina. I'll have the maids prepare the best room for you."Seraphina's smile faltered for a second. She clearly hadn't expected me to be so cooperative.

The next morning, Austen appeared at the door of my new room.He wore a formal black suit, his expression grim."Get ready. We're going to see my father."I put down my healing notes. "The old Alpha's condition has worsened?""The doctors say he might not make it through the month," he said, his voice hoarse. "He wants to see you."I nodded and got up to change.The old Alpha was the kindest elder in the pack to me. I wouldn't disappoint him."Evelyn," he called out, his eyes a storm of complex emotions. "I promise, Sera won't bother us. Today is just for us."A promise.The word sounded so ridiculous coming from him now."Fine," I replied curtly.An hour later, our car was heading toward the pack's sanatorium.Throughout the drive, Austen kept glancing at me, as if he wanted to say something but never did.I leaned against the window, watching the scenery fly by, feeling surprisingly calm.The sanatorium was an old, elegant building surrounded by a dense forest.The old Alpha's room w

The excited voices outside faded away.An invisible fist clamped around my heart, squeezing the air from my lungs. The pain spread from my chest through my entire body.Seraphina was pregnant?With Austen’s child?Two hours later, Austen finally returned.He looked flustered, but he was trying to hide it behind a mask of nonchalance."Evelyn, about Sera's pregnancy, I need to explain."I put down my book and looked at him."The baby isn't mine," he said, walking toward me, his tone certain. "It has to be her ex's. She just broke her bond with her previous mate, right? The timing fits perfectly."He said it so casually, as if it were a minor inconvenience."So?" I asked calmly."So, you don't need to worry." He sat beside me, trying to pull me into a hug. "There's nothing wrong between us. You're overthinking this."Overthinking?I looked at his matter-of-fact expression, and a wave of sadness washed over me.Did he really think a few simple words would put me at ease?Did he think I wa

Austen's POVThe emptiness left by the broken bond made it hard to breathe.I scrambled up from the floor with only one thought in my head: find her. Find her, no matter the cost."Get the flyer ready!" I roared into my communicator. "Contact all border patrols! Lock down every exit!""Austen, you need to calm down..." Seraphina tried to grab my arm."Calm down?" I shook her hand off, my voice a low growl. "My mate is gone! She wasn't throwing a tantrum. She was escaping."The terror of being completely abandoned was driving me mad.How could she do it? How could she sever a mate bond?How much willpower did that take?And... how long had she been planning this?"Impossible..." I muttered. "She loved me. There's no way she planned to leave me..."Just as I was about to storm out, Seraphina suddenly doubled over in pain."Ah... it hurts..." She clutched her stomach, her face pale."Sera? What's wrong?""My stomach... it hurts so much..." She grabbed my sleeve weakly. "Am I... am I going

Evelyn's POVAfter the mate bond broke, my only worry was for my pup.I followed Liam to the Sacred Mountain in the neutral lands, the headquarters of the Healers' Alliance.Even though my membership was confirmed, my current rank wasn't high enough to enter the Shadowmire Swamp."Are you sure about this, Evelyn?" Liam asked, his eyes shadowed with worry. "The Triple Trial… it has broken senior healers.""I have to pass," my voice was firm. "It's the only way to become a core member and get access to the swamp."For my child, I would endure anything.In the Trial Hall, five elders sat on a high dais, the most respected figures in the Alliance."Evelyn White," the lead elder's voice was solemn. "Are you certain you wish to undertake the Triple Trial?""I am.""First, the Trial of Knowledge."A thick, ancient tome was placed before me."In one hour, you must recite chapters seven through ten of the Compendium of Ancient Herbs and explain the antidotes for any three poisons within."I ope