Raven's POV I clutched my chest as if that would ease the unbearable pain crushing me from the inside . My breath came in short gasps , and my vision blurred with the flood of tears spilling down my cheeks . My mate . The one the Moon Goddess has destined for me , was leaving , and he was leaving with my sister How could he not feel the bond ? How could he not sense me the way I sensed him ? My wolf whimpered in my mind , still silent and withdrawn , as if the betrayal had shattered her spirit just as much as it had mine . She hadn't spoken to me since the moment I saw him standing next to Olivia , his hand resting protectively on her lower back . That touch was mine . He was mine . I dragged myself up from the floor , my hands trembling as I gripped the edge of my bed . The window was still open , and the cold night air did nothing to soothe the fire of rage and heartbreak burning inside me . I forced myself to watch , even though it felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest with every passing second . Olivia turned , her face glowing with excitement as she wrapped her arms around him . He leaned in and whispered something in her ear , making her laugh . My stomach twisted violently . That laugh was supposed to be mine . Those whispered words - meant only for me . My nails dug into my palms , the pain grounding me even as my world crumbled . I wanted to scream , to run outside and tell him . Tell him the truth . That Olivia was nothing more than a thief , a liar , a traitor . That I was his fated mate , not her . That he was mine . But I couldn't . My father made sure of that . His warning echoed in my mind like a sinister whisper : " Stay quiet , Raven . You don't deserve him . Olivia is the perfect Luna , not you . " I had wanted to fight back , to tell him that he was mistaken . That the bond wasn't something he could change with a few cruel words and manipulation . But the look in his eyes told me he wouldn't listen . He had already made his decision , already chosen Olivia over me . His real daughter . His real heir . I clenched my jaw , my whole body trembling as the car pulled away from the pack house , the sound of the tires against the gravel fading into the night . A piece of me left with them . A piece I would never get back . A sob escaped my lips , raw and broken . My wolf whimpered again , but still refused to surface . I needed her . I needed her strength . But she was just as lost as I was . I felt sick . Betrayal wrapped around me like chains , suffocating , and heavy . My own father had handed over my mate to her . My own blood . The sister who had never once treated me like family , who had taken everything from me since the moment we were born . And now , she had taken the one thing that was truly mine . I stumbled away from the window , my knees buckling beneath me as I collapsed onto my bed . My hands fisted the blankets , my nails digging into the fabric as I let out a silent scream . Why ? Why didn't he feel it ? Why didn't he look at me the way I looked at him ? The way Olivia looked at him - like he was hers ? Had the Goddess made a mistake ? No. No , she wouldn't . The bond wasn't something that could be faked . He was mine . I was meant to be by his side , not Olivia . But she had taken him . They had taken him . And I had let them . My body shook violently as the reality of my situation sank in . I had nothing left . No mate . No family . , 10:52 Thu , 17 JÚL G Q Chapter 3 Just pain . Tears soaked my pillow as I curled into myself , my breath coming in ragged gasps . My chest ached with a hollowness I had never felt before . And for the first time in my life , I realized something that sent a shiver down my spine . I wasn't just heartbroken . I was alone . And I had no one except my wolf . Then I heard the door creak open . I was reluctant to move . I buried my face in the pillow as the door burst open . I felt footsteps approaching my bed , so f raised my head to see my father , a smile on his face . " What do you want , Father ? " I yelled at him , the first time I had ever done that - but at this point , I didn't care . He was a stranger to me . He took a long breath before speaking . " I just came to see how you are doin ... " " Or came to see if I was broken by your betrayal ? " I spat at him , cutting off his sentence . My father's smile didn't falter , but his eyes darkened slightly , a flicker of something unreadable passing through them . He took a step closer , his towering presence making the room feel even smaller . " You should watch your tone , Raven , " he said smoothly , as if he wasn't the one responsible for my suffering . As if he hadn't just handed over my mate like I was nothing . I sat up , my hands gripping the sheets tightly . " Or what ? " My voice was hoarse , laced with pain . " You've already taken everything from me . What more could you possibly do ? " His lips curved into a smirk , but there was no warmth in it . " You act like this is the end , but it's not . You're stronger than you think , Raven . You'll learn to accept your place . " " My place ? " I let out a bitter laugh , shaking my head . " And where exactly is that , Father ? in the shadows ? Watching my mate love someone else ? Watching my so - called family betray me over and over again ? " He sighed , feigning disappointment . " Olivia was always meant to be Luna . You were never fit for the role , and you know it . " A growl rumbled in my throat , my wolf stirring faintly at his words . wasn't fit? I had trained harder than Olivia ever had . And yet , none of it mattered . Because in his eyes , I was never good enough . " Why ? " My voice cracked as I looked into the face of the man who was supposed to protect me . " Why do you hate me so much ? " For a moment - just a moment - something flickered in his expression . Guilt ? Regret ? But it was gone instantly , replaced by cold indifference . " You were never meant to be here , " he said simply , as if those words didn't cut me deeper than any blade ever could . " Now , stop this pathetic display . Olivia and your mate will be happy together , and you will stay out of their way. Do you understand me ? " Rage burned through me , hotter than ever before . I wanted to lash out , to scream , to make him hurt the way he had hurt me . But I knew it wouldn't matter . Nothing I did would ever matter to him . I swallowed the lump in my throat , my nails digging into my palms . " Get out . " I yelled at him , my voice sharp and raged . " And don't you dare think you have a daughter named Rayen from now on , " I spat , hatred evident in my voice He tilted his head slightly , as if contemplating my reaction , then let out a small chuckle . " As you wish . " He turned and walked toward the door , pausing only once to glance over his shoulder . " You'll see , Raven . This is for the best . " 10:52 Thu , 17 Jul 6 R Chapter 3 And then he was gone . I stared at the closed door , my body trembling with barely contained emotion . 90 % How was he able to do it ? How did my father and Olivia manipulated the mate bond ? This was something I need to investigate But first , I needed to escape , I must leave this pack , and I will leave tonight . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!