_Aaron's POV_
I retreated deep into the heart of the forest, my thoughts a tempest of anger, betrayal, and despair. I had never imagined that Pandora, the woman I loved with all my heart, could possibly betray me in such a way. The memories of Isabella, my first mate who had also betrayed me, resurfaced, and I couldn't help but wonder if there was some cruel twist of fate that bound me to such women.
As I roamed through the dense woods, I couldn't escape the nagging realization that there had been signs, subtle hints that I had chosen to ignore. I recalled the moments when Pandora and Damien had grown closer, sharing secrets and laughter, and how I had dismissed them as harmless friendship.
I felt like a fool for not seeing the truth sooner. As I continued to wander through the forest,
