Celes had become accustomed to the weight of the relentless emotional manipulation from Andros' family. Their wealth and heritage stood in stark contrast to her humble origins. They never missed an opportunity to remind her of her lower status, making her feel unworthy of her position beside the Beta. Andros' younger sister, Alesandrina, was the only member who showed her kindness, a rare thing because she hated Celes at first. She particularly became fond of her brother's mate after she treated her wounds during a pack emergency, a moment that marked the beginning of their unlikely friendship.
Sure, Celes could tolerate the harshness of Andros' family. But what she couldn't bear was the broken marriage, a bond that had fallen apart before it even began.
How could she fight for someone who had given her every reason to give up?
The emotional manipulation from his family was hard enough, but the real pain came from knowing that her marriage was beyond saving. Despite trying to hold on, she couldn't ignore the truth: you can't fight for someone who never hold on for you in the first place.
"Ugh!"