What I needed to do was actually quite simple—to remove Kieran's mark from me, and the truth was, I could easily manage it on my own now because I had become far more powerful than he could ever hope to be. The Bloodmoon Pack had always been the most exceptional of all wolf packs, with a bloodline that traced closest to the ancient Lycan ancestors. As the heir to that Alpha lineage, I carried strength that was immense and undeniable. I could tear the mark away by force if I chose to, but doing so would cause him severe damage and leave him greatly weakened. Even though I no longer loved him, I had no desire to destroy him. Besides, if he truly wanted to be with Tina, that mark would have to be removed sooner or later anyway. I knew that would be the best outcome for both of us. I had no

