The room was heavy with tension, the air thick with an intensity that hovered between us. I stood there, taking in the sight of Rennon and Paige, feeling the memories of the past flood my mind. But this time, the hurt didn’t consume me. I had already lived through that pain, and I refused to let it control me now.
Before, I was hysterical. I was livid at just the thought of another woman being with my Alpha, but I knew better now.
I drew a slow, deliberate breath, forcing my racing heart to calm. My emotions were a wild storm inside me, but I knew I couldn’t afford to lose control. Not again. The last time I let my anger and despair rule me, it had only driven Rennon further into Paige’s arms. This time, I would play it differently.
Rennon watched me with those familiar eyes, the same eyes that had once looked at me with love. But now, they held a mixture of guilt and resolve, as if he was steeling himself for my reaction. I could see he was waiting for the outburst, the tears, the accusations. I almost laughed at how predictable he was.