(Aria’s POV)
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I clutched the mate bond severance agreement in my hands, hardly believing it was real. After all the fighting, the tears, and the heartbreak, Alexander had finally signed it.
“You’ll regret this,” his parting words echoed in my ears as I walked away from the Territorial Registry Office.
It was eerily similar to what he’d said before when he’d first agreed to sever our bond. But that time, he was the one filled with
regret afterward. This time would be different.
Olivia was waiting in the car, practically bouncing with excitement as I slid into the passenger seat. She grabbed my arm, her
eyes wide.
“Let me see it! Let me see the divorce certificate!”
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shook my head, showing her the agreement instead. “It’s not officially severed yet. There’s a one–month waiting period.”
“What?” Olivia’s excitement deflated as she scanned the document. “Since when do they have waiting periods for mate bond
severances?”
“It’s a new regulation,” I explained, pointing to the clause. “The official said it gives our wolves time to adjust to the separation
and prevents physical shock to our systems.”
Olivia frowned, handing the papers back to me. “That seems suspicious. What if Alexander changes his mind during this waiting
period?”
The same worry had been gnawing at me. I bit my lip, tucking the agreement carefully into my purse.
“The official mentioned that if both parties agree, the severance can be revoked during the waiting period. But I don’t think that’s
going to happen.”
“Are you sure? Alexander’s been so hot and cold lately. What if he decides he doesn’t want to let you go after all?” Olivia’s face
was creased with concern.
“He’s eager for this severance now that Claire’s pregnant,” I said firmly, though my wolf whimpered with uncertainty. “Whether the pup is his or not, he’s chosen to believe it is.”
Olivia snorted, starting the car. “Any paternity test would prove otherwise. Though I suppose they’d have to wait until the baby is
born for that.”
“Don’t forget his fertility issues,” I reminded her. “Deep down, he must know the pup can’t be his. But he wants to believe it is.”
“Men,” Olivia rolled her eyes. “Especially Alpha males. Their pride makes them blind.”
I nodded, my hand instinctively moving to my own stomach where my–Alexander’s–pup was growing. The irony wasn’t lost on me. Claire was carrying someone else’s pup and claiming it was Alexander’s, while I was carrying his actual heir.
“Olivia,” I said quietly, staring straight ahead through the windshield, “I need you to take me to the hospital.”
She glanced at me, understanding dawning in her eyes. “For the abortion?”
“Yes.” My voice barely above a whisper. “I can’t be tied to him forever through a pup.”
She reached over and squeezed my hand. “Are you absolutely sure about this, Aria? It’s a big decision.”
“I’m sure.” I had to be. With the mate bond severance process finally underway, I couldn’t risk complicating matters with a pregnancy. “Will you come with me? I don’t want to be alone.”
“Of course,” she said, her voice softening. “I’m with you, no matter what. Always have been, always will be.”
The drive to Silvercrest Hospital was quiet. I stared out the window, watching the familiar buildings pass by, my thoughts a jumbled mess. My wolf felt strangely agitated, pacing restlessly beneath my skin. Was she sensing my conflict about the pup? Or was it something else?,
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When we arrived, the hospital was bustling with activity. Werewolves and humans alike moved through the corridors with
purpose. My enhanced senses picked up the sterile scent of antiseptic mixed with the distinctive smells of various medications.
“I hate hospitals,” Olivia muttered, wrinkling her nose at the strong scents. “Everything smells too clean.”
I didn’t respond. My nerves were too frayed, my thoughts too scattered.
We were directed to the obstetrics department, and to my surprise, the doctor who greeted us was the same one from my previous visit.
“Ms. Summers,” he said, recognition in his eyes. “You’ve returned.”
“Yes,” I confirmed, my voice steadier than I felt. “I’ve made my decision about the pregnancy.”
“No,” I admitted, tears welling in my eyes. “I’m severing my mate bond with the pup’s father. I don’t want to remain connected to
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