I finally crossed the Blackwood border. Everything felt empty, as if everyone had vanished.
But I knew they were just hiding in fear. Ronan would be their Alpha now, and there would be peace again—unlike when Kieran ruled. I knew Ronan would lead them well, even though he hated me now. He had already told me he never wanted to see me again. That made me decide to leave the Blackwood Pack forever. We would never see each other again. This pack was his now. He could enjoy it with his Luna when he found her.
A sharp pain twisted in my chest, but I quickly pushed the thought away.
"Selene, stop it. He doesn’t deserve your pain. Control your heart. Don’t let Ronan’s words hurt you anymore," I whispered to myself, trying to console my aching heart. It worked, at least for now. I found a sturd
