I stumbled into my car, hands shaking, tears blurring the world. The engine roared, and I sped away—faster, faster. But no speed could outpace betrayal.
Jonathan had killed my mother to save Janine’s sister. He destroyed my family for his past.
The crash came like a scream in the night. Metal shrieked, glass exploded. Pain lanced through me.
Shift, I begged my wolf. Heal us.
But it was too late.
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Now, in the hospital, I lie beside the man who destroyed me. He weeps like he’s lost something precious.
He hasn't lost me yet.
But he will.
Jonathan Marsh stole my mother, my peace, my love.
So I will take everything from him.
My wolf and I, united in pain and fury, vowed together: He will fall.
“Natasha, I’ll be away for a few days. There’s an Alpha council with the Northern Packs,” Jonathan said gently, placing a lingering kiss on my forehead as though he were the devoted mate he pretended to be. “I’ll think about you the whole time.”
I gave him a tight, practiced smile. “Safe travels… my Alpha.”