I was crushed. After killing Tata Samuel, the rouges violated Nana in the forest. What they did was unforgivable. My desire for revenge burned inside me, but what I hated more than them was myself. Because of my selfishness, I lost them. I should’ve listened to them. If I had, maybe they’d still be here, and maybe we’d still be happy. I’ve learned my lesson: don’t let anyone get close because they’ll just leave you. That night, I became cold, distant, and worse—I became a heartless monster.
Anya's POV
I slowly rose from the bed, still overwhelmed by what happened earlier. Marcus slapped me and almost choked me. I couldn’t stop crying. What did I do to deserve this? Is this what love really feels like?
"I'm sorry," my wolf whispered inside my head. I hugged myself tighter, crying uncontr
