The chill of the pre-dawn air seeped into Adessa's bones as she walked the deserted corridors of the Alpha's house. Her small luggage, packed with what few personal belongings she still had, felt heavy in her hand, but not as heavy as the ache in her chest. She had signed the divorce papers, rejected Kael as her mate, and watched her entire world crumble.

She was leaving, just as she had planned, before anyone could see her. She didn't want to give Miranda or Desiree the satisfaction of watching her walk away in defeat. Her steps were quiet, almost a whisper against the polished floors, each one a conscious effort not to falter.

Memories flickered in her mind – Kael's laughter, his touch, the year she had spent believing she had found her forever. It was all gone, erased by an accident and a cruel twist of fate. She was the forgotten Luna, an Omega discarded once her purpose was served.

Reaching the main entrance, she took a deep breath, steeling herself for the world outside. She pushed open the heavy door, stepping into the cool, silent night, a new, uncertain chapter of her life beginning.