Divided Emotions

After witnessing the emotional encounter between Liam and Bloom, Leah couldn't resist the opportunity to mock Austin for his rejection. She found him sitting alone by the pack's training grounds, his head hung low in defeat. With a smug grin, Leah approached him, accompanied by a few of her friends.

"Well, well, well, look who's all sad and mopey," Leah taunted, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Couldn't handle the rejection, huh?"

Austin looked up, his eyes flashing with anger. "Leave me alone, Leah. This is none of your business."

"Oh, but it is my business," Leah shot back, taking pleasure in his misery. "I mean, you actually thought you had a chance with Bloom? A slave? Seriously, Austin, you should know your place."

Austin clenched his fists, trying to control his temper. He knew that engaging in a fight with Leah would only make things worse.

"You're just jealous because you know Liam cares about Bloom more than he could ever care about you," one of Leah's friends chimed in, eag