Abandoned

The stench of silver dust filled the air, and every breath seared my lungs.

My broken body lay twisted among the jagged rocks of the abandoned silver mine, where even the strongest werewolf would feel their strength waning.

Beside me, my mate’s first love, Sophia, whimpered softly.

A shallow scrape marked her knee.

The tunnel was collapsing. Only two people could pass through the exit at a time.

Lucas did not hesitate to scoop Sophia in his arms and abandon me. His golden eyes, once filled with unwavering loyalty toward me, now burned with something colder—indifference.

I reached out, my fingers trembling as they grasped the hem of his clothing. My voice was hoarse with despair.

“Lucas… please… don’t leave me here. I am your mate. I’m carrying your pups.”

He glanced at me with a clenched jaw and broke free, shoving me back onto the silver-laced ground. Agony burned through my veins, consuming my soul like fire.

“Are you serious, Ava?! After pushing Sophia into this damn abyss and getting her injured, you still dare to compare with her. You know what?! You deserve to be left here and reflect on your mistakes!”

With that, he vanished into the light, and the tunnel collapsed behind him.

His words cut deeper than silver ever could, and the last thing I heard before darkness swallowed me was the sound of their retreating footsteps.