Hailey's frustration with Talia's delusions deepened as she continued to argue with her friend. "You're living in a fantasy, Talia. Ely may have loved you once, but you shattered his heart into pieces. You can't just expect him to forget that."
Talia remained obstinate, convinced of her own importance. "You underestimate the power of our bond, Hailey. Ely and I are fated mates. No matter what happened, that connection can't be erased."
Hailey couldn't hide her exasperation. "Fated mates or not, Talia, you hurt him deeply. You abandoned him on your wedding day, in front of the entire pack. Do you honestly believe he'll welcome you back with open arms?"
Talia's voice grew even colder. "Ely can't resist me, Hailey. He's always been weak when it comes to me. He'll realize he can't live with
