(Amanda's POV)

Olivia and I were in the middle of carefully packing my clothes into several suitcases, preparing for what I knew would be a permanent departure from this place.

A lawyer was expected to arrive within the hour to help me navigate the mate bond severing process, and I had specifically asked my dear friend to stay and watch my son Marcus.

Our quiet conversation about legal procedures was abruptly cut short when the bedroom door was ...