All Chapters of The Cure That Broke Us: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Three days ago.Leon was carefully cleaning the scales off Nerissa's tail. I stared at the crown on her head, my skull splitting with pain. Years ago, I'd taken a silver blade from a Vampire Prince to save Leon—and in return, I'd been poisoned with silver. Now I suffered from Wolf Spirit Weakness Syndrome. Every time my emotions spiked, the pain would tear through my head like a blade."Leon," I said, my voice low. "She's wearing my Luna Crown. Don't you have anything to say about that?"Leon's hands paused for a moment—but he didn't look up.Nerissa answered for him. She touched the rim of the crown, settling it straighter, her posture every inch the Luna she already believed herself to be."Delores, you of all people should know what this crown means. Leon hasn't formally marked me yet—but I'm the true Luna of the Silvermoon Pack."Her tone wasn't sharp. If anything, it carried a trace of pity."I know you've been with him a long time. I know you're his fated mate. But being Luna isn

Nerissa wore a silver-white gown. The fabric was woven from moonsilver thread, and with every step she took, it rippled like moonlight flowing across silk. I recognized it at once—Leon had it custom-made for me. My Luna gown."Beautiful, isn't it?"Her fingertips traced the embroidery at her waist, her voice carrying a hint of shyness—but the pride beneath it was unmistakable."I only mentioned I liked it once, and Leon had it sent over."I didn't answer. A dull, fine ache spread through my chest.Seven years of history didn't dissolve overnight.I looked up. "Where's Leon?""He stayed with me all night."She glanced at me, cheeks flushing pink. "What we did exactly—you probably don't want to hear the details.""Border reports came in this morning, so he had to leave first."My body swayed, almost imperceptibly.All night. No wonder she carried his scent—that cedar-and-forest smell."Oh, and Leon already agreed last night—I'll be taking over this bedroom."My gaze drifted past Nerissa,

Leon's POVDelores turned and walked out of the hall. Leon barely stopped himself from going after her.She didn't cry. She didn't look back. That slender figure shrank into a speck in the distance—like a period at the end of seven years.Leon swallowed the metallic tang rising in his throat. The pain from the forcibly severed mate bond still burned through his body—but even that wasn't a fraction of what he felt watching her leave.He couldn't follow.He was one step away."Leon."Nerissa's soft body pressed against him, her arms wrapping around his waist."Is Delores upset?" She tilted her head up, her eyes shimmering with a mix of joy and shyness. "You should comfort her. She's been with you for seven years. Even if she can't be your mate, she's still a valuable member of the Silvermoon Pack."The faint fishy smell from her hair hit his nose—and his stomach turned violently.Every time Nerissa got close, he had to fight the urge to shove her away.But he still raised his hand, gentl

The snowstorm in the North had nearly sealed off the road to the White Tower.I made it to Healer Cyrus just before dark.After he finished examining me, he pulled out a small black vial, his brow heavy with worry. "Delores, your wolf spirit is critically weak. If you don't take the medicine now—"I took the vial from him without hesitation, cutting him off. "I'll take it."Cyrus paused, his hand hovering over the bottle as he studied me with a puzzled look. "This potion will destroy the bond between you and your fated mate—not temporarily. Permanently."Outside, the wind howled against the windows.I nodded, calm. "That's not a problem."Cyrus went still—genuinely taken aback. He looked at me like he didn't recognize me."A year ago, you said you'd rather let your wolf spirit sleep than lose your bond with Leon." He paused. "Even when I warned you that you had maybe three years left—you didn't hesitate. So what changed…?"His voice trailed off as my memories surfaced.Back then, I tru

We arrived back at Silvermoon territory at dawn.Leon didn't take me to the estate—he went straight to the Healing Center. He soaked the Tear Pearl into a cup of medicine and brought it to my lips himself, his eyes burning with urgency."Delo. Take it first."I looked at him. "I want to see Nerissa first."Leon's face went rigid, then he tightened his grip on the silver cup. "That can wait. Take the medicine first."He didn't trust me. Or rather—he wouldn't allow any flaw in his plan.I took the cup and drank. As I swallowed, I pressed the Tear Pearl flat against my tongue, hiding it beneath.Leon watched my throat move. Only when he saw me swallow did the tension finally leave his shoulders."Your wolf spirit will recover soon." He pulled me into his arms, his voice shaking. "Delo—we can finally go back to how we were."I didn't answer.How we were—he'd already destroyed that himself.Nerissa had been placed in the most remote wing of the estate. When I pushed open the door, she was s