"As Conrad Alaric, the Alpha of the Shadow pack, I sever all ties that once bound us, and today I formally reject you as my partner." The declaration echoed through the air, causing my heart to ache and my eyes to involuntarily close. My wolf, my inner being, felt a profound sorrow. However, in that very moment, I made a decision – to embrace the change and cease my futile longing for his affection. I dared to ask, "Do you honestly believe I'll return to you so effortlessly?" He answered, "Perhaps... Because I now realize I am deeply in love with you, Katherine."
