Amara’s POV
My feet moved aimlessly, the weight of my broken heart urging me to keep going, though I had no destination in mind. The world felt silent, almost mocking, and my wolf whimpered softly in the back of my mind.
You’re not safe out here, she warned, but I ignored her.
I hugged my arms around myself, shivering, though it wasn’t just from the cold. The images from Selena’s message burned in my mind like a brand. Ryder’s arms wrapped around her, their bodies tangled together in a way I couldn’t unsee.
My mates were supposed to protect me, to love me, but all they’d done was tear me apart.
I sniffled, wiping at my eyes as tears spilled freely down my cheeks. I didn’t care if I looked like a mess. No one was here to see me anyway.
Or so I thought.
"Amara?"
I froze, the d
