Cherish Me, Daddy
I went to the Elders’ hall, back straight, jaw set.
“Elder Mara,” I said, voice cutting through the silence. “I am formally withdrawing from my engagement to Elric Lockemere. I break the mate bond effectively immediately.”
The room exploded.
“You can’t!” shrieked Elric’s mother, Lady Selene. “ Eli, child you have to understand. The Moon Goddess has blessed their union! You cannot reject destiny!”
“Destiny?” I laughed... cold, broken sound. “Is it fate when your future husband cheats with your best friend? Is it divine will when they laugh about it behind your back?”