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For six years, I was Edwards’ mate. His provider. His pack’s savior.
I housed his family, paid off their debts, and funded their lavish lives with my own earnings.
In return, my mate sent me into a death trap so his ex-girlfriend could take my place on our family vacation.
He looked me in the eyes, with no trace of shame. "The convoy was at capacity. I had to give Rebecca your spot. You are powerful. You can cross the Shadow Thorn Wastes by yourself."
His family agreed. I was strong, they said. Rebecca was fragile.
It was a small sacrifice.
But as they welcomed her into my home, my heart turned to ice. My love for him died at that moment.
Now, after I’ve cut him off and severed our bond, he stands before me, begging.
His voice is a pathetic whimper through our broken bond. “Liana, I cannot lose you!”
But he doesn’t want me.
He wants my money.
He wants his golden goose back.
Too bad for him. This goose has flown, and he’s about to find out what it’s like to starve.

My Mate Chose His Ex, I Chose to Be Rich Alone

Edwards returned three days later to sign the papers.


On the day of our severance ritual, Rebecca was in attendance.


She was wearing the Firestone Pendant Edwards had bought for her.


“Planning to complete your mate bond right after severing ours, Edwards?”


Rebecca draped herself over his arm. “Of course. Once he is free of you, he is marking me immediately.”


She rested a hand on her stomach. “I am already carrying his pup. We will be a happy family of three.”


I laughed at Edwards. “We were mated five years with no pups. I passed every fertility test, but you always refused to be checked. Now Rebecca is suddenly with child? Impressive.”


Rebecca shrieked. “What are you implying? This pup is absolutely Edwards’!”


“If you say so. Why are you so defensive?”


The Pack Council members officiating the ritual exchanged knowing glances.


They had all been my clients. They knew Rebecca’s history of faking pregnancies to trap males.


Chapter 7