His Discarded Mate
"Since he first heard about your rejection. He saw the news, saw your face, and something in him just... snapped back to that place he'd been five years ago."
I moved deeper into the shrine, my legs shaking. A wedding photo showed Lyra in white, her hand resting on a small bump. Her eyes looked haunted despite her smile.
"What happened to her?"
"She died during the bonding ritual." Luna's admission was barely audible. "The one Kane's planning to perform for you tomorrow."
The room tilted. I grabbed the desk for balance, knocking over a frame. It shattered on the floor, revealing a journal beneath.
"Don't," Luna warned, but I was already reaching for it.
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