He Betrayed Me, So I Became the Rogue King's Mate
Then, with unwavering clarity, I said the words that would shatter whatever was left between us.
“I, Diana Gilbert, reject you, Kevin Dickinson, as my mate.”
Pain.
It was instant and sharp, like claws raking through my soul, severing a bond that had once been unbreakable. My knees buckled, the agony momentarily robbing me of breath—
But strong arms caught me before I could fall.
Alpha David.
His grip was steady, his warmth grounding me.
I forced myself to look at Kevin one last time, my voice unwavering.
“Alpha Kevin, I am no longer your fated mate. From now on, I only ask that you stay far away from me.”