Alaric's heart melted instantly. When he turned back to me, his voice was full of irritation. "That's enough! You're carrying a pup too. How can you have zero empathy?"
"You pushed Ravenna. I'm just trying to take care of her. If you don't want her here, then maybe you should leave."
His words hit like a slap.
I stared at him, the blood draining from my face. My whole body trembled. Inside me, my wolf went completely still, as if something had broken so cleanly it didn't even make a sound.
And then I said, as clearly as I could, "As you wish."
Tonight would be my last night in this den. After this, I'd be gone, and Alaric Blackthorn would be a closed chapter in my life.
With my decision made, I grabbed the bag in my hand and marched out the door.
Ravenna's voice followed behind me, laced with mock pity.
"Don't fight because of me, Alaric. Look, she's so angry she even took down your mating portrait."
Alaric's voice rumbled low with frustration. "She's just being dramatic. Once she realizes I'm not playing her game, she'll come crawling back."