Elara's POV "I, Alpha Julian Lorae of the Silver Ridge Pack, reject you, Elara Vance, as my true mate, severing all bonds between us."Julian’s voice boomed across the ceremonial grounds, practiced and cold, echoing off the stone pillars surrounding the plaza. The entire pack froze, dozens of eyes locked onto me, waiting for the tears that would never come. My face stayed blank, giving them nothing.I didn't cry, I didn't scream, and I certainly didn't fall to my knees begging for his mercy.His posture faltered, dark eyes darting across my face, confusion replacing his smug certainty. Of all the reactions he had probably rehearsed in his head to feed his bloated ego, this emptiness was not on the list.Instead of breaking, I laughed.My laughter echoed across the quiet grounds and off the surrounding cliffs. Several pack elders gasped in sheer disbelief."What on earth is wrong with you?" Julian snapped, his smirk disappearing. "Are you out of your mind, Elara?"I wiped a tear of am
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