As Augustine grabbed my hand and asked, "Where do you think you're going, my love?" I couldn't fathom that my supposed mate was now the new Alpha. I had believed Augustine cared for me, but it turned out he had been engaged to me solely for the pack's sake, without my knowledge. Adding to the pain, Rhoda, always a thorn, interfered, causing more trouble. Despite her attempts to harm me, Augustine maintained a calm demeanor and demanded, "Apologize to her." His unwavering loyalty to Rhoda left me stunned. The shocking truth came to light when I shifted into my wolf form, revealing, "Didn't you know those earrings he gave you had tracking devices?" The revelation sent shivers down my spine. In a desperate attempt to escape, I leaped from a cliff, hoping Augustine would feel the loss. I vowed, "Augustine, today, you'll regret letting me go." To my surprise, we unexpectedly crossed paths again. Standing with a younger Alpha, he stared at me and sternly declared, "Back off, he's not your mate anymore." "I am not your mate, Augustine," I retorted, sneering at him. The once-arrogant Alpha pleaded, "Keira, please, don't abandon me."
