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The sun had barely risen, casting a soft. light over the room where Amelia stood, packing the last of her things. Her hands moved swiftly, folding clothes and placing them neatly into the suitcase. Every motion was deliberate, and precise–this was no ordinary task. This was the end of everything.
Her gaze lingered on the bed she had shared with Adam for the past three years. It was empty now, as it should be. Everything was about to change, and she had already decided. No more pretending.. No more three–year contract. It was now
done.
When she finished packing, she placed the divorce papers on the table. She stared at them for a moment, the finality of her decision sinking in. No more running after someone she never really loved. It was finally over.
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Her hand hovered over the papers, gracing both of their signature. The alpha didn’t even know he signed their divorce agreement. He was too busy thinking about Bridgette, messaging her every minute that he didn’t notice he had already signed something this important.
It was ironic, and somehow funny.
As she walked towards the door, suitcase in hand, the sound of footsteps echoed in the hallway. She turned just in time to see Asher standing in the doorway, his brow furrowed with concern.
“Where are you going with that?” he asked, his gaze flicking between her and
the suitcase.
Amelia didn’t even flinch. “I’m leaving, obviously.” Her voice was calm, almost too calm, as if the weight of the decision had already been lifted from her shoulders.
Asher‘ s expression shifted to disbelief. It was as if until now, he could not adjust
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with the shift of Amelia’s attitude.
“Your brother–Adam–he likes Bridgette,” she said, a smirk laced on her lips. “You want Bridgette to be your sister–in–law, don’t you?”
Amelia’s lips curved into a knowing smile, her eyes meeting Asher‘ s. “I took the initiative to divorce,” she said flatly, the words ringing in the air like a death knell.
Upon hearing what she just said, Asher stood frozen, his shock evident. “What? You… you’re serious? You‘ re really going to divorce him?” His voice was hoarse as if he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Deep inside, he was overjoyed. He was waiting for this day eagerly. But at the same. time, Asher was confused. The old Amelia he knew would rather die than divorce his
brother.
Everyone in the pack knew how much Amelia had loved Adam–how she had done everything for him, for their pack. It wasn’t just devotion; it was obsession, a
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blind loyalty that the alpha had never reciprocated. Asher knew this as well as anyone, yet here she was, packing up her life and walking away without a second glance at the man she had loved for so long.
It was odd.
“Stop pretending,” Asher muttered, his voice rising in frustration. “I know you love him. How could you divorce him? You‘ ve always wanted him, always…”
Amelia‘ s gaze hardened, and she let out a small, almost imperceptible laugh. “You can take a look at the divorce paper on the table,” she said, her tone cool. “Convince. yourself.”
With that, she turned and made her way past him, toward the door. She didn’t need to say anything more. Her decision had been made, and there was no going back.
Asher reached out as if to stop her, but his
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hand dropped as soon as she passed. “Tell Adam,” he called after her, his voice tight with firmness. “Tell him where you‘ re going.”
Amelia didn’t stop. She didn’t even turn back.
But she did, for just a moment. Just long enough to catch a glimpse of her reflection in the hallway mirror. There it was again: the girl who had given up everything out of gratitude and accepted the deal, but finally, she could free herself now from the pretend–love she endured to show for so long.
Her heart twisted, somehow, she felt a little sorry for herself. Yes. The years of pretending–pretending to be in love when she was not, pretending to be what Adam needed, pretending to be something she wasn‘ t had taken their toll.
She had wasted three years of her life, all for a love that wasn‘ t real.
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And three years was enough. It was her time to achieve her dreams, to go to that exclusive university, and to avenge her parents.
She finally allowed herself to laugh, a low, hollow sound. “Shameless,” she muttered to herself. “They’ve been so shameless.”
She turned her back on the house and stepped out the door, her suitcase in hand, her mind already set on what came next. She wasn’t looking back anymore. Not at Adam. Not at Bridgette. Not at anyone.
The three–year contract was over. It was done. And now, she was free.
Every day from now on would be hers. No. more pretending. No more hiding. She was free to chase her own dreams. Free to finally be herself.
Goodbye, Adam. Goodbye, everything. It was time to close that chapter and move
- on.
As she walked down the territory of the
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Lotus Pack, the wind rustled through the trees, carrying with it the scent of freedom. She breathed it deeply, a sense of peace settling over her. It had been a long time coming, but now, she felt a weight lift off her shoulders.
Amelia lugged her suitcase behind her, weaving through the bustling airport crowd.
As she waited for her taxi, her phone buzzed. The screen displayed Adam. A smirk curled her lips. Of course, he d notice her absence now. He must have seen the divorce agreement by now, she thought.
She swiped to answer, holding the phone to her ear.
“What?” She said, her tone clipped.
“Where are you?” Adam‘ s voice was sharp, laced with irritation. “I just got back, and there’s no food on the table. What’s taking you so long? Get back here
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and cook something.
Amelia’s fingers tightened around the phone. “I’m not coming back.”
“What?” His incredulous tone practically spat through the speaker. “Don’t play games. with me, Amelia. If you’re trying to get my attention by acting like this, it won’t work.”
Upon hearing that, Amelia let out a humorless laugh, her irritation growing. “I’m not playing games. Cook your own freaking dinner. I’m done.”
Adam’s voice dropped, cold and condescending. “If you don’t come back right now, I’ll file for divorce. Don’t push me.”
The threat, one he’d wielded over her countless times, didn’t have the same power it used to. Amelia’s lips curled into a smile. She stopped outside the terminal and raised her gaze to the sky. “Go ahead.”
Silence filled the line for a brief moment before his voice returned, tinged with
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disbelief. “What did you just say?”
“You heard me,” she said coolly. “File the papers. Make it official. It’s overdue.”
Before he could respond, Amelia hung up. She stared at her phone for a moment, feeling the last remnants of chains fall away. For years, she’d endured his empty threats, his neglect, and the cold loveless marriage—all for the sake of a contract. That contract was void now. She didn’t have to endure anything anymore.
Her phone buzzed again. This time it was a flood of text messages—everything from the Alpha.
[How dare you hang up on me first?]
[Where the heck are you?]
[If you don’t answer, I’m filing for divorce right now!]
Amelia snorted and swiped through the messages, her amusement growing. For all his arrogance, Adam sounded more
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desperate than she expected.
She opened her contacts, scrolled to his name, and tapped Block without
hesitation.
