••• 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 ties between us. And no matter how much I tried to tell myself that I didn't love him anymore, the feeling of not being mated to him was still heartbreaking. I stayed in my car, not bothering to start it yet, and let myself cry and get over the heartbreak. Lexi was still whimpering, and I knew she was broken because of it. “Lexi..” I called her name gently, but she didn't reply, and I didn't want to bother her again. She needed time to get over it, just like I did. I cried u

