Chapter 4 Author: CleoSmileXXX I forced myself to stand, packing only a few clothes and the small keepsakes my mother had left behind. As I turned to leave, Leon entered the room. His gaze dropped to the bundle in my arms, and his brows knit together. "Where are you going?" he asked. "I'm leaving," I said firmly. He scoffed. "Leaving? And where exactly do you think you'll go? You're a rejected wolf with no bloodline. What future do you imagine awaits you out there? "Do you want to become a rogue? Or be caught by another pack and sold as a slave?" "That's not your concern," I replied, trying to pass him. He grabbed my arm. "Pauline, stop this. Don't be childish." His voice softened slightly. "I know this hurts, but the situation is complicated. Mia is the true Alpha's daughter. I have to be with her, just for the pack." He looked at me like I should understand. "Stay in the Omega quarters for now," he continued. "Once things calm down, I'll come back for you. You still have a place in my heart." I yanked my arm free, his touch turning my stomach. "It's over, Leon," I said coldly. "The mate bond is broken." His expression darkened, lips twisting into a bitter smirk. "So that's it? You'd rather run off alone? Without me, you won't last. You're not the Alpha's daughter anymore, and your 'father' won't lift a finger to help you. "To them, you're just a mistake that's been corrected." I didn't respond and just walked past him. Outside, I saw my father waiting. I approached slowly, and he didn't speak right away. "You no longer carry the Black Stone bloodline," he said flatly. "Leave the pack immediately." He handed me a worn pouch. "There's gold, rations, and a silver dagger inside. Take it." I took the pouch silently. "