I was sure that he had betrayed me and slept with another woman.
One night.
That was all it took.
Rage consumed me, overriding all sense of reason.
With a sharp crack, my hand connected with Calebâs cheek, the resounding slap echoing through the hushed hall.
The servants stood bewildered, frozen in the unfolding drama, while the children, overcome by the spectacle, forgot their tears.
My pride lay forgotten as I unleashed a primal cry.
âCaleb, I want nothing to do with you.
Ever!â
With resolve, I marched towards the exit, deaf to the heart-wrenching pleas of my children.
âMommy Iâ
Their cries tugged at my heartstrings, but I forced myself to push onward, lest I crumble beneath the weight of it all.
Thankfully, Caleb made no move to pursue me this time.
A bitter smile twisted my Lips.
He must have realized that no explanation could alter the truth glaring before me.
Once out of sight, the facade of strength Iâd upheld dissolved.
Tears flowed freely down my cheeks.
Ivyâs voice, laced with concern, broke through my turmoil.
âHoney, wait.
What if this is all a misunderstanding? Leaving now may bury the truth forever.
Please, calm down and give Caleb a chance to explain.
â
I felt a pang of disappointment.
I hadnât anticipated Ivy siding with Caleb in this moment.
With a sardonic smile, I retorted, âIvy, did you miss Alexandriaâs reaction and those marks on her neck? What room is there for misunderstanding?â
But Ivy remained obstinate.
âHoney, I know Caleb.
Heâs not capable of such deceit.
Heâs your mate.
If he truly intended to betray you, he wouldnât have waited for you to catch them.
â
I had no patience for her arguments, choosing to ignore her instead.
Ever since laying eyes on Caleb, Ivy had been infatuated.
My pain seemed inconsequential to her.
He was all that mattered.
Her words held no weight in my eyes.
âDebra, please, just hear me out!â Ivy persisted, but I tuned her out, hastening my departure from the Thorn Edge Pack.
âAlas!â Ivy sighed in resignation.
Just as I prepared to depart, a hand landed on my shoulder from behind.
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