Chloe couldn't stop thinking about the woman in the garden. She wondered if she was a relative of the alpha, or perhaps a friend. Or, worse, was she a potential mate?
Chloe felt a sinking feeling in her stomach at the thought. She knew that the alpha was allowed to take a mate, and she had always hoped that it would be her. But now, it seemed like there was someone else in the running. She couldn't help but feel like her world was falling apart.
Chloe quickly turn back and walked to the maid quarter to pack up.
The next day, Chloe parked her belongings and as she did, Viv approached her with tears streaming down her cheeks.
"I'll miss you so much," Viv choked out, her voice filled with sorrow. Chloe nodded, a bittersweet smile on her face.
"I know, and I'll miss you too. But remembe
