Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 16

In the afternoon, Sarah 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.”

Sarah 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 Sarah 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.

Sarah’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?”

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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.”

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

Sarair’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,

But now, another woman sat inside it.

Her heart pounded painfully as she flagged down a nearby cab.

gave the driver

“Follow that car,”

weaving through traffic until the limousine pulled up in front of an upscale

restaurant,

as she took in the

family dinners, only to be brushed off

wide windows, she could see them.. the perfect

together, laughing and smiling in a way Sarah hadn’t seen in years.

on Linda, warm and full

a look Sarah had longed for but never received. Her breath hitched as her nails

was his reason

smile, though her

scene a moment longer before

you getting out?”

voice faint.

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fingers brushed against her bag, feeling the

long ago but never found the courage

fated mate, and Sarah had thought she’d found hers

scent earthy and rich, like

the kind of scent that spoke of strength

wolf, had whispered with overwhelming

believed in the Moon Goddess’s blessing. She’d believed it

never loved her.

hadn’t fallen pregnant with his heir after that drunken night, he

him to see her.. to truly see

Some dreams weren’t meant to

arrived home, she placed the divorce papers on

were meticulously detailed.

Arnold signed them, they would need to present the papers to the werewolf council to make the

presence of the council elders.

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

the papers one

waiting cab, gave the driver an address, and didn’t look back.

driver hesitated, glancing at Sarah

sure, miss? It’s quite far, and it could take hours to get there.”

but resolute.

place she used to call home.. a place that now

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the villa, the clock had already struck past nine.

I don’t want to go home,” Alex whined, clinging tightly to Linda’s arm as though letting go would make her

his hair, her

Alex. Go home, or your mom will

indifferent. “You should’ve said, ‘If you don’t come

“No way!”

eyes widened in horror. He jumped out of the car, his

want her to ruin our

he only smirked, leaning in