the tears flowed freely, blurring my vision. But through the tears, I could see Brett's eyes change. They went from brig

anted-for him to unma

, the pain almost unbearable, as he began to drain my blood. I could feel my life force slipping

, the wound on my neck now gushing blood. I tried to sit up, but the pa

ed, the pain and fear m

t give me children," Brett spat out, his

y thank you?" I asked my voic

me what I want, Elissa. I had to take matters into my own hands,

but it was so hard. I tried to muster up the strength to speak, but I could feel myself slip

my best friend and unmarked me, and I knew that I could never forgive him for that. But at that moment

onger in the hospital but in my own bedroom. I rubbed my eyes, trying to shake off the grogginess that was still lingering

ling over. As I climbed down the stairs, my eyes fell on Brett and Jennifer. They were dressed in for

I felt the crowd around me murmur, their whispers and jeers piercing through me like a knife.

ed by my side in a flash. She held me up and guided me towards Bret

wake," Brett said, his

I asked, looking

g on her lips as she leaned in towards me. "We're getting marrie

a freight train. How could he leave me? He was my mate, the on

hought you loved me." I wanted him to t

longer the same girl I fell in love with. You're weak and pathetic; you

d since the attack, but I had hoped he would be there for me to help me heal. But

dding, I felt numb and disconnected from the world around me. The pain in m

or previous Luna." I su

esence and whispered, "Thank you." He led me away from the couple, and I followed him w

we left the crowd, I noticed their surprised looks. The pa

Jennifer happy in each other's arms made me wonder if I would ever find s