I gathered my belongings. The decision to leave Alpha Dominic and his pack was not an easy one, but it was one that I knew I had to make for the safety of myself and my son, Mathew. Alpha Dominic’s Stoic demeanor did little to mask the pain radiating from him, and despite his outward indifference, I could feel the depth of his anguish. It was a pain mirrored in my own heart. I glanced back at Alpha Dominic, a lump formed in my throat, threatening to choke me with the weight of my emotions. He was my mate, and the thought of leaving him behind filled me with a profound sense of loss. I know, I know, he caused me pain, but watching his entire pack and him die due to his mistake was even more heartbreaking than before. Tears welled in my eyes as I struggled to come to terms with the enorm

