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We never took the family photo. I took Leo straight home and started packing.Just as I booked our tickets to the southern Sunstone Pack, Fiona sent me a video.She was wearing an expensive moonstone necklace, and Bruce was standing behind her, gently fixing her hair.That necklace had a special meaning. It was meant only for the pack’s Luna.At the end of the video, Fiona taunted me, as always."The Luna's necklace, and the Alpha's love—both can be mine whenever I want."The old me would have shown her just how sharp a Luna’s claws can be.But now, watching Leo carefully organizing his little bow and arrows, I only had one thought: How pathetic.I closed the video and confirmed our flight for the day after tomorrow.It wasn't long before Bruce came home, carrying a warm moonberry pie.Leo and I both stared.He used to hate how sweet moonberry pie was.Because of that, even though Leo inherited my obsession with moonberries, he always chose Bruce’s favorite foods for his birthday.Why

I changed our flight to three o'clock that afternoon.After confirming our passenger information, I began the final preparations for our departure.At nine a.m., I made breakfast in that house for the last time.The moonberry pie Bruce had bought last night was still in the kitchen.Leo took it out and threw it in the trash.The Head Elder came by one last time to ask if I was still certain about severing the bond."Yes," I answered without hesitation.He said nothing more, just nodded and left.As we were getting ready to leave for the airport, I saw a new post from Fiona.[The Alpha’s talisman works wonders! Tony loves it. He says he wants to wear it where everyone can see.]Beside me, Leo took out the small dagger Bruce had once given him. It used to be his favorite toy.After seeing the post, he said nothing, but quietly removed the dagger from his luggage."Let's go, Mom."At one p.m., after lunch, Leo and I took a taxi to the airport with all our bags.It was two hours before our

Bruce drove straight to the amusement park.The traffic was a nightmare, an endless river of cars.His hands were slick with sweat on the steering wheel.He called Avril again and again. No answer.He knew she must be angry, so he started texting.[Avril, Tony's fine. I'm on my way now.][Don't leave. I'm almost there.][I'm not breaking my promise this time. I'm really coming.]Still nothing.Bruce's hand trembled as he held the phone. A dark premonition coiled in his gut.Avril had never ignored him like this before.He tried calling Leo’s phone. It was off.Bruce's heart pounded in his chest. Panic, like a cold vine, coiled around his throat.He suddenly remembered last night.Avril's cold expression as she said, "We're going far away."Thinking back, her tone hadn't sounded like she was talking about a trip.Bruce slammed on the gas, running one red light after another.Messages from Fiona kept popping up.[Bruce, Tony won't stop crying.][His wound is bleeding again. Can you come

Bruce shot to his feet.Even though he hated Fiona in that moment, the thought of a pup in danger sent him rushing out the door.Outside the emergency room, Fiona was pacing.Tony was covered in red hives.His face was swollen, his lips pale, and an IV was taped to the back of his hand.He kept scratching at his neck. A nurse had just given him an antidote.Bruce was about to push the door open when he heard Tony's weak voice from inside."Mommy, I ate the wolfsbane like you said.""Is Alpha coming to see me?"Bruce’s hand froze on the doorknob.Fiona's voice was low, but laced with a triumphant smile."He will.""Bruce is a total pushover. All you have to do is cry a little, act cute, and he’ll come running."Tony wheezed. "But it hurts.""Mommy, am I going to die?"Fiona's brow furrowed in annoyance."Don't be ridiculous. It's just a little poison. Toughen up. Remember last time, when Avril's son had a fever? I just said you were crying because you missed your 'daddy,' and Bruce came

In all our years as mates, he had always been the proud, composed Alpha. This was the first time I'd ever seen him so broken and desperate.But I felt no sympathy. I just found it… pathetic."You're only remembering Leo now?"Bruce opened his mouth, but no words came out.I heard soft footsteps behind me.Leo was there, clutching his little dinosaur.He looked at Bruce kneeling outside the door, his expression unreadable.Bruce reached for him like a drowning man grabbing a lifeline."Leo. Daddy's here. Can you help me convince your mom? Please? I don't want to lose her."He thought Leo would soften. After all, Leo used to be his little shadow.Whenever he came home, Leo would run and hug his legs, chanting "Daddy, Daddy."But this time, Leo just took a small step back behind me.Then he said, calmly, "Alpha, you should go be with your other pup. Don't bother me and my mom anymore."Bruce froze, his hand suspended in mid-air."Leo, I'm your dad. How can you call me Alpha?"Leo looked a