Forsaken Mate, Forgotten Memories, Found Freedom

Synopsis

Seven years of being mated to Rohan Henry, and he finally agreed to hold a proper marking ceremony for us. Yet, on the day of the ceremony, his childhood friend Brittany Tucker showed up in a flowing Victorian-style gown, her eyes brimming with tears as she declared she wanted to be his mate. Rohan released my hand and turned to walk Brittany up the aisle. "Brittany’s been struggling with depression," he said, his alpha tone firm, commanding. "She might harm herself at any moment. Think rationally, Elyse; you don’t need this ceremony to stay my mate." Our son, Maverick, trailed after them eagerly, clutching a basket of flowers, his small face serious as he glared at me. "Bad mom, stay away! Aunt Brittany will be upset if she sees you!" I accepted their reactions without protest. It didn’t matter; Jennifer Simmons, the Beta from the rival pack who had assigned me this mission, had assured me that once this ceremony was over, I’d forget all about them. The weight of her words