Damian came to my door again, humbling himself with a plea.This time, he wasn't here to see the pup. He was bringing his last and most consequential offering.The door opened, and I stepped out calmly.Hope sparked instantly in Damian's eyes. His voice trembled as he called out, "Eva."His voice was hoarse, rough, and ragged from emotion."I've decided to sever the mate bond with Chloe."The air seemed to freeze.I watched him quietly, my gaze passing through him, lost in the distance beyond."Does this prove my resolve?" Damian's voice carried a childlike mix of innocence and longing. "As long as you return to me, I-I'll do anything."I focused on his eyes, where fire burned with remorse and despair, where hope flickered with desperate pleading.And in my eyes, there was nothing.I sighed and shook my head gently. "I won't forgive you, no matter what you do."My tone sharpened, cold and absolute, like the sharpest icicle of midwinter. "Damian, what you're doing is pointle
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