Hades’s Pov
The phone rang just as I was staring out the window, trying to get Anita out of my mind. The moment the name of the office flashed on the screen, my mood soured even further. I had been waiting for news about the divorce agreement, but something in the pit of my stomach told me it wasn’t going to be good.
I answered, keeping my voice calm, though the tension was clear. “What is it?”
The representative’s voice came through the line, professional but with a hint of discomfort. “Alpha, your mate refused to sign the divorce papers.”
I clenched my jaw. “Why? Did she say why?”
“Yes,” the representative replied, hesitating for a moment before continuing. “She said the emotional damages fee was too high.”
I felt a surge of anger flare up inside me, my grip tightening on the phone. I had already known she’d push back, but hearing it confirmed only deepened my irritation. "Of course," I muttered under my breath. "She can’t just let go, can she?"