William The silence in the house after I realized she was gone didn’t stay still for long. It started to move, and in ways I didn't like too. At first, it was just me standing there in the bedroom, the divorce papers still in my hand like my brain refused to accept they were real. Then, slowly, something shifted inside me, like instinct taking over before thought could fully form. I moved. My mind was slowly turning into a panicked mess, but I forced myself to remain calm. Freaking out wouldn't solve anything, I muttered to myself as I forced my mind to keep calm. That was the only way I knew how to operate when things didn’t make sense. I stepped out into the hallway and called for the staff. “Lina.” She appeared quickly, sensing the shift in my tone. “Yes, Alpha?” “When did I

