Chapter 5 The Alpha's property

The words "Divorce Agreement" burned into Ezekiel’s eyes as he stared at the document. His gaze was so intense it felt like he was trying to scorch holes through the paper.

He immediately grabbed Alyssa’s arm.

"Is this your new trick?" he growled through clenched teeth.

Alyssa met his gaze, her expression calm as she signed, "Your father demanded that you couldn’t reject me, but he never demanded that I stay. I’ve realized how much pain our marriage has caused you. So let’s end this."

Ignoring Ezekiel’s shock, she continued. "Once the divorce papers are finalized, you’ll be free to be with Cindy."

After signing, Alyssa turned to leave, planning to stay at the café for the night.

But Ezekiel grabbed her arm again, his grip tightening.

"You’re hurting me," she frowned.

"What the hell are you doing?!" he demanded, still not letting go.

"Isn’t it obvious? I’m asking for a divorce," Alyssa signed, meeting his furious gaze without flinching.

"A divorce?" Ezekiel sneered. "So you’ve finally grown a spine. Who gave it to you? Your lover?"

"You’re such a hypocrite," she signed back, her expression mocking.

"Alyssa…" he hissed, his grip tightening as a warning.

Alyssa pushed him away with all her strength. She was his Luna, his equal! She had endured his coldness because she was afraid of losing him, but not anymore!

She signed angrily, "Since the day we married, you’ve never been faithful to me. I know our marriage kept you from marrying Cindy, but that’s not my fault!"

"I never asked to marry you. All these years, I’ve tried to be the perfect wife and mate, but you’ve never seen me as someone worthy of your love."

"Is it because I’m mute? No! Because I’m a weak Omega with no family? No! It’s because I loved you! You treated me this way because you knew how much I loved you, how much I was willing to sacrifice my happiness for you!"

As she finished, she saw the shock in Ezekiel’s eyes, as if he were finally realizing her pain.

She scoffed. Ezekiel would revert to his beastly self soon enough. She wouldn’t be fooled by him again.

"Sign the divorce papers so you can be with the one you truly love," she reminded him, turning to leave once more.

But Ezekiel slammed her against the wall, trapping her. Alyssa gasped.

"Stop lying, Alyssa! Are you doing this because you’ve found someone else?!" he roared.

Alyssa almost laughed. This bastard! She pounded his shoulders. "Anyone is worth loving except you!"

"Alyssa…" Ezekiel growled, his chest heaving, his eyes turning crimson as his wolf surfaced. "Don’t push me, or you’ll pay the price. Don’t forget about Lily…"

Alyssa stared at him in disbelief. Why couldn’t he just accept her decision? Hadn’t she suffered enough?

As if reading her thoughts, his eyes darkened further. He grabbed her chin roughly, hissing, "You’ll never leave me. I’m the one who gives the orders here."

Ezekiel’s breath was hot on her face, but before she could react, he shoved her away and stormed out.

Alyssa collapsed to the floor. Why? She wouldn’t just sit and wait for him to control her life!

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Ezekiel got into his car and sped off, unable to stand being in the same room as her any longer. He was afraid he might lose control and strangle her. After all these years, she wanted a divorce.

Did she really think she could end things after finding someone else?

Had she betrayed him? The thought fueled his rage as he drove recklessly, taking his anger out on the car. No police dared to stop him—they recognized the car as their alpha’s.

If she was determined to divorce him, it meant someone was pushing her to do it. He thought of Lily. He had already investigated her—she was the sister of the Grim Hunters pack’s alpha.

Was her new lover Lily’s brother? Was she planning to join their pack?

He wouldn’t allow it!

He slowed down and immediately called the alpha of the Grim Hunters pack.

He had to get Lily out of the picture.

Once Lily was gone, Alyssa would come to her senses.

But Alyssa’s words about not loving him still enraged him! He slammed his hand on the steering wheel. Alyssa would suffer for the years he had wasted on her, and he wasn’t done yet.

He would only let her go when he was satisfied.