(Soraya’s POV)
Jareth did not come inside.He remained outside the door.
I walked into the pack law firm.
The Chief Pack Attorney,Eldran Evergrove,was furious.Documents were scattered across the floor where he had thrown them.
Seeing me,he pointed at me and barked,“Soraya,have you completely lost your senses?!Leaking files this important?You're suspended from the Moon Council Law Firm effective immediately.”
I let out a slow breath,keeping my voice calm.
“Chief Eldran,I'm officially resigning.”
Shock flashed across his face.He crossed the room quickly and stopped in front of me.
“I just said suspended,Soraya.Once this storm passes,you'll come back.There is no reason to resign.You have an incredible future ahead of you.”
“Besides,you and Jareth fought harder than anyone to enter this firm together.Are you really willing to walk away from him?”
Back when we graduated from the Royal Moon Academy,Jareth and I had been full of dreams and ambition.
We fought our way into this prestigious law firm together.And over many winters,we built a reputation throughout the Blackmoor City.
Whenever people heard our names,they paid attention.During those times,we had spent countless nights working on the same cases.We sat through each other's hearings just to offer support.
But now,it was over.
When Eldran realized my decision would not change,he patted my shoulder.
“No matter where you go,you'll achieve great things,Soraya.”
“I'll gather everyone together and give you a proper farewell.”
“And don't worry.I won't tell Jareth.Mating bonds break all the time.Just take care of yourself.”
I was carrying my belongings out of the office when Jareth stopped me.A trace of panic flickered across his face.
“The Chief Attorney suspended you over something this small?I'll speak with him.”
My voice came out soft,“I'm taking some time away.I'm going to the Ravenvale Moon Kingdom to clear my mind.”
At that moment,I wanted him to hear the words I left unsaid.I wanted him to ask me not to leave.
He didn't.
The panic faded from Jareth's face.
In its place was calm indifference.
“What happened this time was too much.Merryn went too far.”
“When you come back,I'll take you to the northern kingdoms to watch the Moon Lights.”
“I've been busy with pack matters.I still owe you a mating journey.I'll make it up to you.”
There was no need.I was never coming back.
He did not see me off.
To him,the reason was obvious.
Merryn had another appointment at the Healer's Hall.
I watched him walk away.Then I sent two messages.
[I'm in.I'll come to Ravenvale and become your partner.]
[Devris,I agree to become your mate.But I have one condition.Help me move every Wildbriar Clan asset overseas.]
Jareth…it was over between us.
On the journey home,a large transport wagon suddenly crashed into my carriage.
The impact was violent.I became trapped beneath the wreckage.
Blood spread beneath me.A sharp pain tore through my abdomen.I could barely breathe.
My communication crystal had been thrown several feet away.
Using every bit of strength I had left,I dragged myself toward it and called Jareth.
“Jareth,help me...I've been in an accident.”
His voice instantly became urgent.
“Where are you?I'm coming right now.Don't move.”
The connection suddenly ended.
Before I could say another word,the call was cut off.My hands trembled as I called again.
This time,Jareth sounded annoyed.
“Sora,enough!I'm at Merryn's follow up examination and I'm busy.”
“Stop playing these games.You're not a young pup anymore.”
“If you've been in an accident,contact the Pack Guard,or call the emergency line.”
Then he ended the call once more.
Two men dressed in black leaped down from the transport wagon and walked toward me.
Their voices were cold as winter ice.
The words they spoke made my blood freeze.
