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Chapter 2

Chapter 2

In the afternoon, Nora wandered aimlessly through the pack’s territory.. familiar, yet somehow distant.

Her footsteps slowed, hesitating as she debated whether to share one last dinner with them before

leaving.

Her internal conflict was abruptly interrupted by a mind–link from Arnold, delivered in his usual clipped

and emotionless tone:

“Something came up. Dinner is canceled.”

Nora froze mid–step, her breath catching in her throat. She shouldn’t have been surprised. Disappointment had long since become a companion in her marriage.

It wasn’t the first time he’d canceled plans with her–and likely wouldn’t be the last.

After all, whether he was meeting a business partner, a friend, or even spending time with Linda, everything else seemed more important than her.

The shrill ring of the school bell jolted Nora from her daze.

It was then that she noticed her surroundings.

Unknowingly, her wandering feet had brought her to the school where Alex studied.

The gates swung open, releasing a flood of students.

Her gaze instinctively sought him out.

Alex stood out easily, his sharp features already reflecting Arnold’s near–perfect looks. He was going to be a striking man one day,

Nora’s lips parted, ready to call out to him, but the words died on her tongue.

A brilliant smile lit up Alex’s face–not for her–but for someone else.

He dashed across the crowd and threw his arms around a tall, long–haired woman.

“Aunt Linda! Did you come to pick me up for dinner?”

Linda’s smile was warm, but her eyes glinted with triumph.

“Of course, sweetheart. Your father is already waiting for us in the dining room.”

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She took Alex’s hand, leading him toward a sleek limousine.

Nora’s breath caught in her throat. She knew that car well–she had chosen it herself, specifically for its spacious cabin, perfect for family trips.

now, another woman sat

heart pounded painfully as she flagged down a nearby cab.

she gave the

“Follow that car.”

through traffic until the limousine pulled up

restaurant.

churned as she took in the name

restaurant she had suggested countless times for family dinners, only to be brushed off by

wide windows, she could see them.. the

sat together, laughing and smiling in a way Nora hadn’t seen

on Linda, warm and full

for but never received. Her breath hitched as her

that was his

though her chest

a moment longer before the driver interrupted her thoughts.

are you getting

faint. “No. Take

her bag, feeling the weight of the divorce papers inside.

prepared them long ago but never found the courage to bring them out.

thought she’d found hers the moment she caught Arnold’s scent..earthy and rich,

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kind of scent that spoke of strength and

had whispered with overwhelming joy.

believed in the Moon Goddess’s blessing.

never loved her.

that drunken night,

him to see her.. to truly see

finally understood. Some dreams

placed the divorce papers on her

were

need to present the papers to the werewolf council to

rejection ceremony required the presence of the

a long and arduous process.. fitting for the severing of a bond that was meant to last a lifetime.

fingers over the papers one last

cab, gave the driver an address, and

hesitated, glancing at Nora through the rearview

miss? It’s quite far, and

gaze remained steady, her voice calm but resolute.

call home.. a place that now felt

time Arnold and Alex returned to the villa, the clock had already struck past nine.

go home,” Alex whined, clinging tightly to Linda’s arm as though letting go would make her

fingers gently through his hair, her tone

Alpha father and

to home, or your mom will

to convince him. Arnold interjected, his tone indifferent. “You should’ve said. If

“No way!”

out of the car, hit voler tharp with

her to