Chapter 14: Shattered Illusions
(Seraphina's POV)
I stood in silence, watching Damon Blackwood as he strode away, his Tall frame cutting an imposing figure against the ceremonial hall’s warm lighting. He moved with a confidence that bordered arrogance.
My lips curved into a faint, cold smile. He had changed a lot since we first knew each other. Back then, Damon wasn’t this distant or closed off. He was charming and charismatic, even if a little guarded.
A perfect candidate for what I envisioned not just as a life partner but as a pack partner too. When he first suggested the mate bond, everything in my world screamed "yes." But instead, I chose differently.
I chose myself.
I chose my independence.
At the time, it felt right. Managing Ice Pack affairs abroad was an opportunity
