Chapter 30: Aftermath
(Aurora's POV)
Each step I took down the hallway felt like walking through a storm. My chest burned, not just from the weight of what I’d done but from the physical pain of our dissolving mate bond. The ache clawed at me, sharp and relentless, but I kept my head high.
I wouldn’t let them see me falter.
As I neared the conference room, I saw Thomas accompanied by a handful of lower-ranking wolves. Their tense faces turned hopeful the moment they spotted me.
"Miss Aurora!" a young beta called out, rushing toward me. His wide eyes and uncertain voice tugged at something inside me. "Did you speak to Alpha Alex about our positions?"
I exhaled slowly, steadying myself against the wave of guilt that tried to creep in.
Stopping, I straightened my shoulders and m
