---- away without hesitation. I won't even miss you.' 'No, it can't be!' Ethan thought. He didn't want to believe it. The thought was too horrifying. He forced himself to move, dragging his heavy feet upstairs to the master bedroom. Everything was neatly in place, but only his things remained. All traces of me were gone. With trembling fingers, he dialed Ken's number. "Find Madeline. I want news within the hour!" Suddenly recalling something, Ethan rushed into the study and opened the safe. All of my personal documents were gone, including the fake mate certificate. His body swayed, and his vision blurred. His heart felt gripped by an invisible hand. The pain was suffocating. He wondered if I found out long ago. ---- Did I choose to leave because I found out about his lies? The thought crushed him. He couldn't take it. His legs gave out, and he collapsed to the floor. Asmall potted plant fell from the desk and shattered. His palm landed on the broken pieces that cut deep into the skin, but he didn't feel a thing. All he could think about was me. Just then, Ken called again. His voice sounded panicked. "Mr. Hart! Miss Madeline went to the town hall yesterday and voided your mate certificate. She also submitted a request to withdraw from the pack. She's no longer a member of the Silver Moon Pack!"" Ethan stood there in shock. His eyes were bloodshot with grief and regret. He kicked over the furniture in a frenzy, not even caring as blood dripped freely from his torn palm. ---- Suddenly, tears streamed down his face as he laughed in anguish. "Maddie, you must hate me, don't you? You'll never forgive me. How could I have been so arrogant, thinking I could actually hide this from you?" His heart felt like it had been pierced through with a stake. The pain was unbearable. "Maddie, where are you? No matter what it costs me, Thave to find you!"