Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Lylah’s POV
An hour had passed since I finished telling Tiara everything happened between Rowan and me.
Finishe
She still clung to me, her arms tight around my shoulders, her voice trembling as if one more word migh break her completely.
“I still remember when Alpha Rowan was at his lowest,” she said hoarsely. “When the allies turned their back on him and we all starved. You were the one who carried him through that darkness. You crafted goods with your own hands and traded with other Packs just to keep us alive. You forged alliances, earned the trust of hostile Alphas, and convinced them to invest again. You stood by him when he was bleeding out, half–dead p>
Her grip tightened. “How can he do this now p>
It was a question I no longer had the strength to answer.
“There’s no point in regretting it,” I said quietly.
Tiara let out a bitter laugh, wiping furiously at her eyes. “So the saying is a lie, then? That a man will alway remember the woman who stood behind him until he became victorious p>
“Maybe,” I murmured. “But at least I’ve secured another path p>
I told her about my plans–about the future I was quietly building beyond this Pack’s shadow.
I told her about the conversations I shared with Riven as well.
Tiara’s eyes lit up instantly.
“Show me a picture of him,” she demanded. “I want to see what my friend’s future mate looks like p>
I hesitated. “He… doesn’t have one p>
Her jaw dropped. “What? Lylah, you never asked? What if he’s a fraud p>
“I trust him,” I said without hesitation. “I know the kind of man he is. A warrior with honor p>
Tiara tilted her head thoughtfully, then grinned.
“Well, he’s from Moonclaw Pack. That Pack is brutal and disciplined to the bone. Alpha Ezra doesn’t accept just anyone into his ranks let alone as a warrior. Anyone who survives that training isn’t rotten.” She wiggled her brows. “Extra points if he’s devastatingly handsome, more than Alpha Rowan p>
I couldn’t help but smile.
Then the Pack bond tugged–sharp and sudden, like claws raking through my chest.
Rowan’s voice surged into my mind. He never used the bond unless it was dire.
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Chapter 11
‘Are you still with Tiara p>
‘Yes‘
‘Come back home. Now. We need to talk.
The connection severed abruptly.
“Rowan called me,” I said, rising to my feet. “I have to go back p>
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Finished
Tiara stood as well, fury flashing in her eyes. “What does he want now? After everything he did, he still dares to summon you p>
“If I want to end this cleanly, I need to settle everything before I leave. I don’t want any ties left behind.” I replied.
She pulled me into a fierce embrace.
“Be happy with Riven, Lylah. And don’t ever look back, neither at Alpha Rowan nor at that damned Ironcrest Pack’s family p>
We parted ways with one last hug, brief but heavy with meaning. Then I headed for Rowan’s estate.
Today was supposed to be Cora’s day–the graduation ceremony, her speech, the day Blackfang Pack would celebrate her. Rowan should have been with them. So why call me now?
The estate loomed like a stone beast as I reached it, the silence pressing in on all sides.
I pressed the bell. Nothing.
Unease crept up my spine as I pushed the heavy door open.
A tall shadow moved and,
Crack!
Pain exploded across my face.
The metallic taste of blood flooded my mouth as I fell, crashing to the floor.
“Lylah!” Rowan’s voice broke as he rushed toward me.
“How dare you still show your face after what you’ve done to my daughter?” Alpha Eldric roared, his boots slamming into my side.
I forced myself upright, shrugging off Rowan’s touch. A bitter, broken laugh escaped me.
“You still manage to laugh?” Eldric snarled. “You truly are a heartless creature p>
“We raised you for decades,” Luna Daia hissed, clutching a trembling Cora to her chest. “We fed you, clothed you, gave you a place in our home. And you dare to repay us by hurting our daughter p>
Cora sobbed softly.
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“Mom, Dad… please stop. This isn’t Lylah’s fault. It’s mine. I was never as good as her. I could never measure up p>
“Ssshh, sweetheart. Don’t say that,” Luna Daia crooned, stroking her hair. “None of this is your fault p>
“This was set up.” Orion snapped, lips peeling back to bare his teeth. “Why else would she send the script to the broadcasting council? She wanted to humiliate you, Cora. To taint your name out of jealousy p>
“Indeed,” Eldric said coolly, disdain heavy in his voice. “This petty stray truly thinks such a pathetic ploy would earn her praise. How ridiculous p>
Blood dripped from the corner of my mouth as I straightened, meeting their gazes without flinching.
I stepped forward, my voice glacial, severing every remaining bond between us.
“You misunderstand, Alpha Eldric. Luna Daia. I want no praise, least of all from you p>
The air seemed to tighten around me.
“Your precious daughter just earned the consequences when she used my work without my consent p>
My eyes locked onto Cora’s tear–filled ones. “And this p>
I smiled.
…is only the beginning p>
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