I learned from the pack’s scouts that Talon’s first love, Lily Greyfell, had posted an image on the Nightclaw pack’s network showing their intimate closeness. It comes with the caption:
[You are always there for me when I need you. It’s great to have you.]
Anger coursed through my veins. Trembling, I took a screenshot and sent it to Talon.
[Is this why you missed our union?]
No response.
Until after my mother’s cremation when Talon cared to reply: [We can unite the packs any day, but Lily can’t live without me.]
The rage within me boiled over. It’s always been Lily.
[Talon, we need to take a break] I messaged him, then cut him from all communication channels. I even blocked through our mind links.
I’ve done my part for this union, embarrassingly done it with love.