Renee’s POV Anger builds up in Eric. His eyes blaze a fiery red, an indication of his pending rage. He’s probably used to giving people this look and having them buckle at their knees, but I don’t. I lift my chin and meet his stare, keeping my gaze cold and unbothered. Eric’s lips curl into a smirk and then he walks away. Good thing he’s turned around so he can’t see the lift of my eyebrows. I slip the photo of the three of us out of my purse. It’s the only tangible reminder of what could have been. Already looking at this photo feels like a distant memory. This moment will never be recreated. It can’t be. A proud Alpha like Eric can’t tolerate such humiliation and rejection. It’s truly over. Relief washes over me, but for some reason I’m still clutching the photo to my chest. It’