Chapter 15 Lorcia pouted at him in a sweet voice that sounded pathetic with a sobbing tone . Where have you been , my dear ? You didnt come to stay with me all day today , if you didnt come , the wounds on my body hurt again , and I cant even eat , so will you come stay with me now . Lorcia often used this excuse to get him to stay with her , so I took it for granted . Sure enough , Lorik hesitated . I have something urgent to attend to , he told me . Ill take you to buy the ring another day . And stay away from Maurice . Ive investigated him hes a vampire . Youll regret it if you stay with him . I felt a cold smile on my lips . The thing I regret the most is becoming mates with you . With that , I left , my heart heavy and cold . Loriks POV : Watching Shirley walk away , a pang of regret twisted in my chest . I had spent years convincing myself that our union was nothing more than a pragmatic arrangement . But now , as she retreated from me , I felt an unfamiliar ache , something gnawing at the edges of my hardened heart . Lorcias suffering was my responsibility , and I couldnt abandon her , not after everything that had happened . When I returned to the Silvermoon Pack , the atmosphere was tense . Lorcia was in the house , her anger from earlier still palpable . The servants were cleaning up the mess she had made , remnants of her rage scattered across the floor . As soon as I walked in , Lorcia rushed over to me , her arms winding around my neck . Her eyes were red , her makeup smeared from crying . Lorik , she said , her voice a mix of distress and seductive charm . You have no idea how much I missed you . Everything hurts when youre not around . e servants I stiffened , caught between guilt and irritation . She was always so adept at manipulating my emotions . Youve been making a scene , Lorcia , I said , trying to keep my voice steady . The are cleaning up your mess . Cant you see how much strain youre causing everyone ? She pouted , her lips trembling . But Lorik , I need you . I want more luxuries , more flowers . I need to feel cherished . I know it deep in my heart that every time Lorcia talks about her wounds and gains sympathies by playing victim is her way of getting more money and jewelry . I dont mind it because I find her simple yet a stupid woman . She can be easily dispatched with money . I can afford that but sometimes it kinds of annoys me . between my thoughts she spoke again Oh Lorik honey , come on satisfy me with luxury ller words struck a chord . I thought of Shirley , how she had been so dedicated to her duties , always putting the pack and my needs before her own . The realization hit me hard : almost all the money I had given Shirley had gone towards supporting the pack or helping her parents . She had barely kept any for herself , a stark contrast to Lorcias insatiable demands . Was it possible that everything Shirley did was out of genuine affection ? My mind raced with confusion . I had dismissed her care as mere duty , never considering that she might truly love me . Lorcias attempt to snuggle closer was almost too much . I could see through her act , her every move designed to tug at my heartstrings . As she lay her head on my shoulder , I felt a mix of frustration and remorse . Youre just playing a game , I said , pulling away slightly . This isnt real . Youre using my guilt to manipulate me . Lorcias face hardened . Is that what you really think ? After everything Ive done for you ? Before she could respond , my Beta , Panther entered , bringing a piece of mail . The interruption was a relief . I took the opportunity to escape from Lorcias clutches and retreated to the study I opened the envelope and found a divorce settlement . Shirleys name was already signed on the females side . The dates were set for the werewolf council meeting to sever our bond once and for all . I laughed bitterly , a harsh sound that echoed in the empty room . Is she that desperate to be rid of me ? I muttered to myself , staring at the document . I was about to sign the papers in a fit of anger when another thought crossed my mind . Instead of signing , I grabbed my phone and instructed Panther , Go and get that wedding ring back . My heart was pounding . Shirleys departure had stirred something within me . Despite the tumultuous past and my resentment , I found myself wanting to make things right , if only to understand what we had truly lost . In the ongoing romance novel "CEO's Twins Want Mommy Back" by CrushReel, Cassandra finds herself in a seemingly perfect marriage with a loving husband and adorable stepchildren. However, her troubled past looms large, raising questions about the true stability of her newfound family. 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