The words slipped from my mouth, calm and composed, but inside, I was falling apart. My wolf roared in anguish, the bond I once thought unbreakable shattering like glass. Kaidon’s gaze flickered, caught in a mix of emotions I couldn’t decipher, perhaps a hint of regret.
“I’ll make sure you’re taken care of,” he said finally, his voice devoid of warmth. “You won’t have to worry about anything.”
The weight of his words sank in, and I felt a hollow laugh bubble in my throat. No amount of money could fill the void in my heart. I was just a ghost in his life, a mere reflection of the love he once had for someone else.
I gave Kaidon a faint smile, "I’ve already sent the divorce papers. Just find some time to sign them." I turned and headed for the door, my steps heavy with the weight of finality.
Before I could leave, Kaidon’s voice stopped me. "Luna, let me walk you home."
Without turning, I answered, "No, there’s no need." My voice was flat, determined. If I was leaving, I needed to leave completely, no lingering attachments or second thoughts.
He had left me a lot, like he’d promised. Ten million dollars and a villa in the heart of the city. It was enough to live a comfortable, worry-free life. But money couldn’t erase the pain, couldn’t undo the damage that had already been done.
As I gathered the last of my things, I heard footsteps outside the villa. Of course, it was Elara. She always had a way of showing up when it was least wanted. She barged in, her face streaked with tears, her eyes desperate.
"Luna, did you take the goddess pearl?" Her voice trembled, as though the world was crumbling around her.
I stared at her, shocked. "Why would I take it?"
Her lips quivered as she stepped closer, her tears falling harder now. "Please, just give it back. It’s the one thing I have left of him, and I know you’re angry, but please don’t take that from me." Her voice was thick with emotion, like she believed I’d stolen the one thing that mattered.
I frowned, my patience wearing thin. "I didn’t take it, Elara."
But she wasn’t convinced. She grabbed my arm, "Luna, please. I’m begging you. If you have it, just give it back. I’ll pay you, anything you want."
I jerked my arm away, glaring at her. "I said I don’t have it."