30. What Mathew wants.

As I gathered my belongings. The decision to leave Alpha Dominic and his pack was not an easy one, but it was one that I knew I had to make for the safety of myself and my son, Mathew.

Alpha Dominic's stoic demeanor did little to mask the pain radiating from him, and despite his outward indifference, I could feel the depth of his anguish. It was a pain mirrored in my own heart.

As I glanced back at Alpha Dominic, a lump formed in my throat, threatening to choke me with the weight of my emotions. He was my mate, and the thought of leaving him behind filled me with a profound sense of loss.

I know, I know, he caused me pain but watching his entire pack and him die due to his mistake was even more heartbreaking than before.

Tears welled in my eyes as I struggled to come to terms with the enormity. With a heavy heart, I turned away from Alpha Dominic and his pack, knowing that our parting was inevitable but hoping that one day, fate would bring us together again.

As my eyes scanned the ro