Matt’s pov
I was losing my mind. Diara's absence was a permanent hole in my life, her warm smile and golden eyes haunting my thoughts. It had only been two weeks since she left for the Night Moon pack, but it felt like an eternity.
After my defeat in a brutal challenge against Alpha Kennis, the pain was more than physical, it was the knowledge that I had chosen ambition over Diara. My thoughts spiraled as I wondered how they treated her among their ruthless ranks. I couldn't reach her, and regret consumed me.
Daphne's presence did little to soothe my torment. She strode into my office, all smiles, but I turned away when she tried to kiss me. My heart was elsewhere.
"What's wrong with you?" she snapped, her patience wearing thin. When I admitted my feelings for Diara, anger flickered
