Layla’s POV I shouldn’t be surprised, so why am I? After years of knowing each other, of spending every day together, I should be able to believe that Alexander will keep his word. Is what Camila says true? Am I truly unwelcomed here? I can’t stop the ache that grows in my chest. Just days ago, Alexander said my position wouldn’t be threatened, yet here we are. He’s gone back on his word, and I can’t do anything about it. He’s the Alpha King, and I’m just a Delta. Was his promise just the lies of a drunk man? The more I think about it, the more my pain turns to rage. How could he treat me like this after everything we’ve been through? I helped him get his kingdom back to a peaceful haven, and now he wants to cut me out? “Layla, could you go make some copies for me?” Delta John a

