Anger flared in my chest, and I snapped before I could stop myself. "I know exactly where you are and what you’re doing, Aldric! You think I can’t see? Seraphine practically parades it all over the pack network! Maybe you should tell her to stop posting those pictures if you don’t want everyone to find out!"

With that, I hung up, my hands shaking as I turned my phone on silent.

I had never felt so humiliated. Seraphine had made sure everyone in the pack saw them together, yet Aldric acted like I was being unreasonable, like I was the problem.

I stalked over to the closet and yanked it open. As I grabbed my suitcase from the top shelf, my eyes landed on a small red gift bag, hidden behind the cases. My heart clenched. I had bought it just last week, a customized leather field kit, perfect for Aldric’s next expedition. It was deep navy, the exact color of the midnight sky he loved.

I shoved it aside, feeling a wave of bitterness. There would be no more gifts, no more trying to make things better.