By the time he opened these, I would be gone.

His pack businesses would be destroyed, and his reputation would be in ruins.

I pulled out my phone and called a loyal omega who owed me a favour to deliver the envelope.

Then I grabbed my bags and walked out of the front door.

A black car was waiting at the front door. Asher stepped out, opening the door for me. I was too exhausted to ask how he got into James’ pack territory unseen.

"Are you ready?" he asked quietly.

I looked back at the house one last time. At the life I was leaving behind.

"Yes," I said. "I'm ready."

I got into the car. Asher closed the door and got in beside me.

As we drove away, I pulled out my phone and sent one final text to the omega.

— Deliver the envelope now.

Then I blocked James's number, Mia's number, and my parents' numbers.

I was done.

"Where are we going?" I asked Asher quietly.

"My territory," he said. "Somewhere safe. My pack will protect you."

I placed my hand on my stomach, on the pup growing inside me.

"Good," I whispered.

As the car pulled away, I watched the house disappear in the mirror.

James thought I was stupid, a she-wolf easy to manipulate and discard.

He had no idea what he had created.