You Said Love, Then You Chose Betrayal

"As Cain Knight's mate, I watched him lead Elias Sinclair, his childhood sweetheart, onto the stage at the Black Moon Pack's annual charity gala."In recognition of Miss Sinclair's outstanding contributions to our community," Cain announced, his voice a glacial shard as his eyes found me, "I have decided to grant her the title of this year's 'Charity Ambassador.'"An honor that had, for years, been bestowed upon the Luna by her Alpha. He shattered tradition just to humiliate me.Under the pitying gazes of the entire pack, I did not cry. I did not question him.I simply straightened my spine, set down my champagne flute, and silently turned to leave."Let her go," I heard Cain sneer behind me. "She won't last half the night. She'll come crawling back like a beaten dog, begging for my forgiveness."A wave of derisive laughter erupted behind me."After all these years, Lupita still uses the same tired tricks to get Alpha Cain's attention!""I bet she'll be on her knees, pleading for Alpha Cain's forgiveness before sunrise!"But they didn't know. The person waiting to spirit me away was already at the door.This time, I would vanish from this gilded cage forever."