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.

she gave the driver a

“Follow that car,”

through traffic until the limousine pulled up in

restaurant,

took in the name of the

for family dinners, only to be brushed off by Arnold

windows, she could see them.. the perfect picture of a

Linda, and Alex sat together, laughing and smiling in a way Sarah

warm and

Sarah had longed for but never received. Her breath hitched as her nails dug into

his reason for

though

on the scene a moment longer before the driver interrupted her thoughts.

are you getting

faint. “No.

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fingers brushed against her bag, feeling the weight

them long ago but never found the courage to

searching for their fated mate, and Sarah had thought she’d found

earthy and rich, like pine and

intoxicating, the kind of scent that

had

blessing. She’d believed it would be enough.

had never loved her.

after that drunken night, he would never

for him to see her.. to truly see her.

finally understood. Some dreams weren’t meant to be.

home, she placed the

were meticulously detailed.

the papers to the werewolf

the presence of the council elders.

fitting for the severing of a

her fingers over the papers one last time before turning away.

to the waiting cab, gave the driver an address, and

hesitated, glancing at Sarah through the rearview mirror.

quite far, and it could take hours to

steady, her voice calm but resolute. “Yes. Just take

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

Without

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the time Arnold and Alex returned to the villa, the clock

don’t want to go home,” Alex whined, clinging tightly to Linda’s arm

her fingers gently through his hair,

Go home, or your mom will

his tone indifferent. “You should’ve said, ‘If you don’t come home, your

“No way!”

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

want her to ruin

shot Arnold a reproachful look, but he only smirked, leaning in to