Chapter 43

Ari

I stood at a distance, witnessing the exchanged vows of my sister and my ex-mate. I bit my lip, trying to suppress my emotions as Kristoff finally tied the knot with someone else. It was a sight I never wished to witness, an event I never wanted to attend. But due to the Ironwolf son’s demand, I could do nothing about it. Somehow, with the mate bond finally being severed, I thought things would be less painful for me to watch. I was wrong. It still hurt, even though I knew I no longer had the right to feel this way.

It was too late for us. Our love meant nothing now. I had to accept the fact that we could no longer be together. I had to let go of Kristoff. Maybe we weren’t meant to be, just as I thought we were. I promised myself it would be the last time I would be hurt because of him, and I would make sure to keep this promise as long as I live.

Unknowingly, my grip on Ulric’s arms tightened. Ulric leaned in and whispered, “Did I make a bad decision bringing you here? Are you ok