Then,Elara carefully inscribed a Final Bond Disruption Letter,much like the clumsy love letter she had written in her youth.She knew that if the first letter went unanswered,this final testament would likely garner no response either.But it was irrelevant.
She was simply providing closure for the younger,more foolish version of herself.
Elara submitted her formal relinquishment of all Beta duties at Ryder’s central command,said a final goodbye to her parents,and boarded a high-altitude transport leaving the territory.
Elder Weston called again,but Elara didn’t answer.She simply sent a message:
[Elara Vance:Elder,my sole focus now is securing a worthy Alliance Mate for the Vance Clan.Your services are no longer required.]
Ryder finally remembered to return to the Blackwood Keep after ensuring Lyra was settled in her new place.Along the drive,he was still planning how to soothe Elara’s inevitable anger.He wasn’t overly concerned.Every time he had abandoned her,Elara would only pout for a few cycles,and then things would quickly return to normal.