Eliza's POV
“Eliza, you're strong, and you can do just fine without him as your mate. But are you ok?” Caia's concern and words brought me back to the present, the weight of the events that had transpired still heavy on my shoulders. I nodded in response, not trusting myself to speak, my gaze fixed on the ground as I tried to steady my emotions.
"He's lucky Alpha Theron showed restraint," Caia remarked with a sigh, her words carrying relief and resignation. The thought of Rylan facing the wrath of our Alpha made my heart clench with a pang of guilt and unease. Despite everything, I didn't want to see him hurt, even if our paths had diverged so painfully.
"Thank you, Caia," I whispered.
“Were they that bad to you back at that Creek pack?” she asked curiously.
Caia's question brought
