"Alpha Elara, Lead Mate Leo, are you certain you wish to sever your mate bond?" Elder Graham's voice was grave. "This decision is irreversible."I stood before the altar of the Council of Elders and nodded calmly. "I'm certain."Elara stood beside me, her face a storm of emotions. She'd grabbed my arm on the way here, her grip desperate."Leo, do we really have to do this?" Her voice was laced with panic. "Maybe we can reconsider...""Didn't you lose your connection to me?" I shot back. "Rejecting the bond should be a relief for you."She hesitated, then quickly composed herself, putting on her superior air. "Right... yes. I'm just worried you'll have a hard time adjusting to life without me."What a terrible actress.Now, in front of the Elders, she was putting on another show, pretending to want me to stay."Leo, do you remember our mating ceremony?" Elara stared into my eyes. "That night, under the moonlight, we promised to be together forever...""I remember," I cut her off. "I als
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