Alpha Xavier ran home like a wolf possessed. The moment he burst through the front door, a deafening silence greeted him.
The mansion, usually alive with chatter, felt hollow.
"Emma!" he bellowed, his voice slicing through the stillness . "Emma Greenwood!"
The echo of his shout was the only response. No footsteps. No gentle scolding from her. Just the emptiness of a home no longer hers.
He staggered forward, until his legs gave out. He collapsed onto the rug, gripping his head as if trying to hold himself together.
Then, something glinted on the coffee table.
A single, shimmering band of silver.
Her wedding ring.
The sight of it sent a sharp pang through his chest. It was more than just a ring—it was the symbol of their bond, their promises, and the love they once sh
