We both stood up and faced each other, knowing it was time for the last step - rejecting each other as mates.I pursed my lips, somehow not wanting to say those words, but Charlotte said the rejection words without hesitation.“I, Charlotte Adler, Luna of the Red Claw Pack, reject you, Hayden Fallon
•• Charlotte’s POV •••The moment I sat in my car, my body began trembling, and my tears started to fall again.I was prepared for the pain of untying the matebond, but it turned out to be more than agonizing than I had thought.What was worse, when I met Hayden’s eyes, I felt there were no more tie
“Don't worry; I’m not here to beg Hayden. He doesn't deserve me,” I said smugly and handed him a pen before he could say anything.He looked at the pen, and a suspicious expression appeared on his face.“I’m leaving this pack forever, but before that, I have to give this gift to Hayden and you guys.
•• Hayden’s POV •••I saw Sofia’s disheveled state, but I couldn't care less about it at this moment.“Sofia... I heard from someone that you were the one who deliberately framed Charlotte so she would leave the pack,” I told her coldly. I didn't tell her that it was Charlotte who gave Noah the evid
“Hayden, you stupid fuck! The evidence clearly shows that it was Sofia’s fault, and you still believe her just because she acted pitiful? You are really a moron!” Rhett yelled at me.I was about to retort to him when I heard Noah’s voice through the mindlink. “Alpha, the pack knew about the recordin
•• Hayden’s POV •••The pack’s higher-ups (me, Noah, my Gamma, and subordinates) had all become restless as the scandal continued to spread and even worsen to the point it couldn't be contained anymore.“Have you guys found Charlotte yet?” I mindlinked Noah and all my subordinates.It had been a few
I didn't need anything reminding me of someone who preferred not to be my mate anymore.My hand went to touch the framed wedding picture, but I hesitated to throw it away. Instead, I opened the bottommost drawer of my desk and stuffed it inside, under all documents.Out of sight, out of mind, I thou
•• Charlotte’s POV •••Five days later…“Urgghhh…” I tugged at the skirt of my gown. Today was the day of the banquet my Dad had prepared for me, and I was dressed in a beautiful dark purple gown with a sweetheart neckline that showed off my cleavage nicely and which literally had diamonds scattered