I had been with Marcus Hale for eight years. I gave him two children, but his heart had always belonged to another she-wolf. When my cousin, his first love, returned to the pack, I finally realized it was time to end things.I went to the pack's administration office to file the paperwork to leave the pack.But the moment I stepped inside, I heard Marcus's voice."The pack anniversary banquet is next month. That dress fits you perfectly."Then a she-wolf replied, sounding hesitant, "But that gown belongs to the Luna. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to wear it?"My son, Rowan Hale, chimed in eagerly, "It won't be, Aunt Clara. You look way prettier than Mom in it. Can you be our mom instead?"Marcus chuckled and explained gently to Clara Whitmore, "Don't take the kids too seriously. They just really like you. And honestly, that dress was designed for you in the first place. Things just didn't work out back then."A trace of regret flickered in his eyes.I stood hidden behind
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