I couldn't believe I'd ever been naive enough to think this man might actually love me. "I don't want your money," I said, "I just want to dissolve my position at Thornwood Enterprises and be done with your pack for good." "What?" Damon's jaw dropped. Jace's eyes bugged out in shock. "You can't be serious." "I'll submit my formal resignation from the board tomorrow." My tone left no room for doubt. I'd already made up my mind: if I was going to sever the mate bond, I'd cut every last tie to him and his family. They don’t need me and they have made it very clear that I was nothing to them so it was better I go my way and forget about them. Damon's brows knitted together, "Is this some kind of threat? Just because I didn't shield you when the shots went off, you're pulling this resigna

