Elara clung to his arm, a wide smile on her face that twisted in my gut like a knife. “Sorry, Luna,” she said, her tone sugary sweet. “Kaidon has been with me, making sure I’m okay. We’ve been so busy catching up.” The wolf in me growled at the sight of her, jealousy bubbling to the surface, demanding to be acknowledged.
Her words twisted in my heart like a dagger. “You two must have a strong bond,” I replied, my voice steady, even as pain clawed at my insides.
Elara raised her hands, fingers intertwined with Kaidon’s. “Of course, we’ve known each other forever.”
I forced a smile, trying to keep the hurt at bay. “It’s okay. We’re getting divorced anyway, so you two can be together openly now.”
The words slipped from my mouth, calm and composed, but inside, I was falling apart. My wolf roared in anguish, the bond I once thought unbreakable shattering like glass. Kaidon’s gaze flickered, caught in a mix of emotions I couldn’t decipher, perhaps a hint of regret.
“I’ll make sure you’re taken care of,” he said finally, his voice devoid of warmth. “You won’t have to worry about anything.”