With that, I turned and walked out the door, my heart breaking with every step. But I knew I had to leave. I couldn't stay in a place where my love and loyalty were met with betrayal.
I was determined to leave, to escape the pain and betrayal that suffocated me. But just as I reached the door, Solana whimpered in pain, a sound so pitiful it made my skin crawl. "Travis," she said, her voice dripping with false innocence, "It hurts... Please don't let her get away with this."
Travis's eyes darkened, and any hint of the man I once loved disappeared. "Warrior!" he barked. "Hold her down!"
I barely had time to react before a massive force pinned me to the ground. Gritting my teeth, I unleashed my aura. Even though I didn't have Alpha blood, I was Travis's chosen mate, and we shared a bond that made me stronger than before.
As my aura hit the warrior, he staggered back. Just as I was about to walk away, an overwhelming energy crashed against me, making it impossible to move. Travis was suppressing me with his aura!
I struggled against the invisible weight, my heart pounding with frustration and anger.