But I'd already stepped back as she approached me, unable to hide my disgust. She noticed. Her eyes widened, realizing I no longer saw her the same.
I didn't stay. I rushed to Maurice, lifted his small, broken body into my arms, and carried him to the doctor. He was unconscious for three days after that.
The only thing Alpha Hamilton had said afterward chilled me: "Don't do that again, Bella. I can't see myself being with another woman just to have an heir."
That was the day I knew for certain, I would never tie myself to that monstrous family.
I released her wrist, stepping back immediately. I didn't want her scent clinging to me, it felt wrong, almost tainted. My voice came out low but firm.
"Whatever feelings you think you have for me, burn them, Bella. I already have someone I lov
