~ Brendan POV cont. ~
A mixture of sounds lingered around me – gasps and exhales of relief of my banishment from some, and cries of despair from my mother.
It felt like I had been ripped from my body, giving me an out-of-body experience. I could feel every element of my being, my heart and soul, being doused with loathing and set ablaze with a thousand flames. There was no use arguing anymore; I could feel the disconnect of my soul from the pack instantly.
Returning to my body, I looked up at my former Alpha and listened as he continued his dramatic speech.
“Do you understand what that means?”
Cold inside, I could feel these dark and twisted emotions bubble inside me. I pushed them aside and nodded. “I understand,” I managed to choke out.
“Stand, Rogue.”
I did.
“For who I onc
