Secrets Shared Under Starlight

Zara's mascara streaked down her face as she grabbed my arm, her perfectly manicured nails digging into my skin.

"Please, Rhys, you can't do this to me!" Her voice cracked with desperation. "We can work this out. I'll change, I promise."

I pulled my arm away, disgust churning in my stomach. "There's nothing to work out. We're done."

"Is it another girl? Is it that omega bitch?" Her pretty face contorted with rage and pain. "I can be better than her, I swear."

The mention of Elara sent a jolt through my chest. Those fierce green eyes staring me down in the dark room, challenging me, defying me. *I'm not running, Rhys. For the first time, I'm standing my ground.* Her words sliced through me again.

"This has nothing to do with anyone else," I said coldly, though the lie tasted bitter on my tongue.