Alora’s POV:Last night was my wedding night, but my husband disappeared.I woke up to the first rays of dawn spilling through the curtains of the room that was supposed to mark the beginning of my new life. The bed next to me was cold and untouched, a stark reminder that Alpha Mathias Darkwood, my husband, hadn’t even bothered to show up. I swung my legs over the side of the bed, only to hiss in pain as a sharp sting shot through my foot. Looking down, I saw shards of glass scattered across the floor, blood pooling beneath my toes. The mess from last night—the broken ceramics, the torn clothes were still there, a grim reminder of my frustration. A knock at the door startled me, and Betty, my only friend in this life, stepped inside. Her face contorted in shock the moment her eyes fell on the blood. Without hesitation, she rushed to me, grabbing my shoulders. “Alora, what are you doing?” she asked, panic evident in her voice. “I’m fine,” I said, standing to my feet despite the
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