"Lilith Thorne, so this was all because of you!"
Damien growled, startling Lilith.
But after regaining her composure, she still managed to force out a few tears: "Alpha, what did I do wrong? It's my brother who died. I'm more devastated than anyone!"
She looked pitiful, expecting Damien to side with her against their enemies, just as he had done for the past eight years.
But Damien transformed into his half-wolf form, his sharp claws leaving deep gashes across her face.
"Lilith, our bond ends here!"
After Victor's death, Damien had completed the mating bond with Lilith to atone for his guilt.
An accident occurred; he survived, Victor didn't, and he felt responsible for Victor's family.
But now he knew. It was Lilith's selfishness that led to the accident, and everything was different.
Damien wanted to dissolve their bond, but Lilith naturally refused.
As the two grappled, Artemis toddled back into the courtyard: "Mommy, hug me Mommy, tell me a story!"