Stopped Waiting for His Mark
Seven years. My fated mate, Alpha Julian, and I only have one topic: Yes or No.
"Yes" means he comes home. "No" means he goes to Chloe—his childhood friend.
Ninety-eight times. Every time I needed him, he chose her.
Tonight is our mating ceremony. One bite on my neck, and the bond seals forever.
The banquet hall glows. Elders and elites raise glasses, congratulating me on finally taming the Supreme Alpha.
But his phone keeps buzzing. I know it's Chloe. Her "broken wolf spirit" is "losing control" again.
He tenses. Ready to bolt. I press my fingers against his hand.
"It's our mating ceremony. Do you have to go?"
He grips my hand, thumb rubbing my knuckles. "Chloe's wolf is severely broken. She can't survive without me. I'll be right back. Trust me."
He buries his face in my neck, inhaling. "You are my fated mate. My one and only Luna."
Then he pulls away and walks out the door. No hesitation.
Just like every other time.
But he doesn't know. The second he walks out, he's not just leaving the party.
He's leaving my life. Forever.