Elara Wynn

"Alpha Draven..."

I stared at the phone. A video call was in progress. On the screen, Kael was waiting for me to speak. My voice caught in my throat, but I could no longer look away or hide. I had to answer now. I had to.

"I want to give you my answer now," I said softly.

His face remained calm, like a midnight sea hiding a storm.

"You said it," he replied—flat, but cutting.

I took a deep breath, but it still felt like swallowing knives.

"I never loved you. Never! And I’m never ...