Rhea’s POV It’s been three years since Cassian and I were together. Three years since the world knew us as lovers, me, the heiress of the Nightshade family, and him, the Alpha of the Bloodmoon Pack. Every pack within all territories knew about us, the media painted our love like a fairytale. He used to check on me daily, never letting a day pass without sending a message, a note, or a small token of his affection. But the moment I was taken to the academy, everything changed. He didn’t call. He didn’t visit. Not a single word. It was as if I vanished from his life, like I had never existed at all. My thoughts swirl as I watch Sophia, dramatic as ever, tug at my sleeve. “Rhea,” she says, her voice high and sharp, “can you believe how generous Casian is to me?” I try holding my composu

