Since I was young, I've always wished for the kind of love my father had for my mother. His adoration for her made me crave the same affection. After my mother passed away, my father devoted himself to raising me as a single parent, defying the usual instincts of a wolf to join their mate in the afterlife. His unwavering love for me has always been evident. When I was 13, I discovered my wolf and met my mate. It was uncommon because mates are usually found at the age of 10, but mine was older. He promised to wait for me until I was of age to complete the mating ritual, and I trusted him. However, when I was 15, the alpha at the time, Percy Woods' father, declared that my mate, Percy, was to marry my childhood babysitter, Ralyn Smith. Their wedding was set to take place on Percy's birthday, just three months away. I was devastated and humiliated. Even Ralyn apologized to me in a letter. Percy claimed it was for the good of the pack, but for me, the pain was unbearable. I knew I had to leave the pack before the wedding and never return.