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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

I was one of the pack’s highest earners. Everyone knew Edwards’ family lived on my income.


Now they would see him for what he was—a weak Enforcer who could not even provide for his own mate.


I checked my healing practice’s schedule. Even on vacation, I had clients willing to pay $2,000 per session.


I would conduct consultations by video from my luxury suite. Why waste the billable hours?


After two sessions, I received a call from the pack’s Beta.


“Liana, Edwards’ family is making a scene at pack headquarters. They are demanding emergency funds.”


“Harley is telling everyone you abandoned them. Rebecca is crying about a stolen pendant.”


“The pendant Edwards bought her with my money?”


The Beta sighed. “This is becoming a disaster. Edwards’ reputation is in tatters.”


“Good. Perhaps he will learn to live within his means.”


I received a text from my bank. Edwards had attempted to access my personal accounts.


Chapter 5