I stared at it bitterly. Something that represented countless sleepless nights, passionate planning sessions, and unwavering loyalty. All of it. For him.
With a sharp yank, I grabbed the proposal and ripped it clean in two. The sound of the tear echoed in the room, followed by collective gasps from the pack members lingering in my doorway.
"Miss Silver?" Emma’s concerned voice broke through my haze. Her hands fiddled nervously with her scarf as she glanced between me and the now-destroyed papers.
I looked over. There were more of them now—reporting for duty, knowing something was about to shift. Thomas was at the back, watching silently but with clear concern.
"Please don’t go," Emma said softly, stepping forward. Her big, round eyes brimmed with tears. "The pack needs you!"
I cl
