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The day after I submitted the petition to sever the mate bond to the Elder Council, it wasn't Jack Newman who came to see me.It was his mother and the former Luna, Monica Sanford. The usually composed and dignified noblewoman of the pack couldn't meet my eyes now."Gianna Vaughn, it's all Jack's fault. He's the one who wronged you." She took my hand, her voice earnest and laced with guilt. "But for the sake of our packs' alliance, as well as the pup in your belly…"She took a deep breath. "I beg you—give him one last chance."I said nothing, which only made Monica more anxious."Just ten days. If that worthless brat still won't change, I'll approve your application myself."My wolf, Hannah, let out a soft whimper. I knew what she was worried about.I touched my slightly swollen belly, making the wolf-fang bracelet on my wrist sway gently. I looked at the fang, and my thoughts drifted back to many years before.…The Crescent pack still existed back then. Border conflicts were

When Jack appeared before me again, he had gone back to his usual polite and proper self. He even brought some offerings for my parents and said he was taking me to the pack's Spring Hunt.Everything was so normal—so normal that it made my heart ache even more.In this relationship, I was the only one who ever suffered. I'd break down, get dismissed as irrational, and be treated like I was crazy.The ten days weren't up yet, so I still had to keep my promise to Monica.I silently got into the car with Jack. His voice was gentle as he said, "This is your first time attending a pack gathering. I'll introduce you to the mates of some of the Elders."I said nothing. This was the first time Jack had ever taken me out in public after all this time.When I thought about it, I found it ridiculous.…At the banquet hall of the Spring Hunt, everyone laughed and chatted, smiling as they showered us with wishes of a happy and healthy pup.Monica had also privately warned Isabella not to a

As I sat in my dorm room at Northern Wolf University, I was stunned when I was told about how Jack had refused to sign the severance papers."He insists that breaking the bond requires both parties to be present. He's just stalling for time," said the Elder in a cold voice. "Focus on your studies. The pack will handle things on our end."I ended the video call in a daze.Outside the window, the snow-capped peaks of the mountains appeared and disappeared behind the clouds.Could Jack be having second thoughts?The thought flickered through my mind, but I quickly pushed it down. Then, I called my instructor to confirm next week's combat theory class.Just as I finished organizing my notes, a message from my good friend, Elle Reed, popped up."Jack is using his connections to find out where you are. He was defending Isabella on the pack forum half a month ago, and now he's pretending to be so devoted?"I replied, "I'm working on breaking the bond."Elle then sent me a secretly re

Remorse, shock, and a tangle of other emotions swirled through Jack's mind. He slammed his fist against the console in frustration.He was a complete bastard!"We found it! We found the wolf fang!" his Beta reported, running in.Jack gripped the wolf fang, still carrying both our scents, overwhelmed with the joy of having it returned to him.Just then, a mind link from Monica came through."Look at what you've done! Isabella is still spouting nonsense to the media. The Crescent pack is pressing to have the bond broken. They're demanding answers from us!""Mom." Jack's voice was hoarse. "I won't sign it."After hanging up, he immediately issued a statement."My relationship with Isabella is strictly professional. Please refrain from spreading false information that could affect the Alpha's mate bond."Isabella saw the announcement while she was being investigated. She tried frantically to contact Jack, but all she got in return was a cold, flat response."I have the surveillan