Chapter 157

Larose's POV

I thought things would be different once I met my mate and got married but once again, I turned out to be nothing but an afterthought.

I met Nathan at my high school graduation, he had come with a friend whose sister was also graduating.

I could have never expected to meet my mate on that day but it was love at first sight. Maybe.

Or it was just wishful thinking, unrealistic expectations. I thought I had finally met the one who would treasure me and love me unconditionally, put me above all else.

I saw the red flags, I'm not dumb, but I chose to ignore them simply because he was sweet. He was a manipulator. He quickly realized I had self esteem issues and a nasty habit of trying to please so he focused on my weakness and love bombed me, telling me everything I wanted to hear.

I somehow deluded myself into believing all of it was true. I told myself that he was my mate and the moon goddess had paired us for a reason. It was nothing but a flimsy excuse, a deluded defense f