Aurora’s heart thudded painfully in her chest as she turned to leave, her emotions swirling into a chaotic storm of betrayal.
She couldn’t bear to stay a second longer and see the way Marcus held Kaynda, the warmth in his eyes reserved for another. Her hand reached for Kate, trembling, when she felt his firm grasp on her shoulder.
“Aurora,” Alpha Marcus said softly, but loud enough for everyone to hear. His voice was a low rumble that commanded attention, yet it carried a tenderness that was unmistakable. “My soon-to-be Luna.”
The words sliced through the air like a knife, freezing everyone in place. A collective gasp echoed from the crowd as eyes darted between Aurora and Kaynda.
Aurora stiffened, her wide, tear-filled eyes snapping to Marcus. What the hell was he doing? Her lips part
