Chapter 8

Hunter, unable to accept my departure, trailed after me, leading to a heated exchange. In his rage, he struck me across the face, catching me off guard.

The sting of Hunter's slap lingered in the air as he lowered his hand, while I struggled to regain my composure. Despite his Alpha status granting him ultimate authority and the power to demand unwavering loyalty, he stood before me, defeated, even as his dominant aura persisted.

"Alright, Ava. Leave if that's what you desire," he grumbled through gritted teeth. He had come to terms with his inability to force me to stay—at least not in this manner.