He Signed My Freedom Now He Wants Me Back Chapter 10
Lucian’s pupils contracted.
“If the mate you want is her, and the pups only recognize her, then I’m stepping aside.” I wiped the blood from my chin. “I’m giving your family of four my blessing.”
“Don’t forget, this was always a political alliance.”
His voice was low and cold.
“What did you expect from me? Love, like a true mated pair? I can’t give you that.”
I laughed, but tears slid down my face.
He wasn’t wrong.
This claim had never been about fate or love. I was the one who had mistaken an alliance contract for a life’s destination.
Vivian took hold of Lucian’s arm.
“The children are frightened. Take them upstairs first.”
Lucian picked up a pup in each arm and followed her away. No one asked about my injury. No one called a Healer.
With the little strength she had left, Ember steadied the dizziness that threatened to overwhelm me.
In that moment, I didn’t just regret choosing Lucian. I regretted giving this family my whole self.
From now on, I would live only for me.
Three days later was Noah’s birthday.
The banquet was held in the Grayhaven Council Reception Hall. Highridge elders, trade families, tutors from the pack academy, and representatives from packs with ties to the Vane family were all in attendance.