“There was an incident at the training grounds. Miss Nadia was injured and Alpha Cyrus is… taking care of her".
I stood there frozen with shock as I processed Kane’s words. Cyrus had abandoned our wedding, our future, to tend to Nadia? In a pack that had more than a hundred healers running around? The thought of it alone sent a wave of nausea through me.
“How convenient,” I spat, my voice dripping with sarcasm. “And I suppose this injury was so severe that he couldn’t spare a moment to inform his bride?
Kane remained silent, his gaze pointed to the ground. I didn’t need him to confirm what I already knew in my heart. I’d always known and trusted my instincts and my instincts never lied to me regarding Nadia.
Cyrus had made his choice and it wasn’t me.
With a deep, ragged breath, I straightened my spine, calling upon every ounce of royal training I had received. I would not let them see me break.
“Very well,” I said, my voice steady despite the turmoil within me. “You can inform Alpha Cyrus that this wedding is canceled".