Chapter 5 % Ask her ! I ordered Lucian as he entered the office where he had us waiting .
My body was scratched from her , but she had a much bigger bruise on her forehead from when I hit her with the base of the table .
Do I really have to be bothered at work for this petty fight of yours ? he asked .
I wasnt sure who he was talking to .
Shes still hallucinating .
Shes accusing me of planting poison on Lorde .
Does she think Id risk your heir ? The future alpha ? she said .
Lucian looked at me , his jaw ticking in frustration .
Just when things couldnt get worse , Lorde walked in .
Whats going on , Dad ? he asked .
} My son immediately went to Beverlys side , and that woman had the audacity to cuddle him in her arms .
Your stepmother is accusing me of giving you the poison you used on her .
Did I do that , love ? she asked sweetly , like a child begging for candy .
I didnt say that .
You spoke with our maid .
You told her to give Lorde the poison ! I shouted .
Lucian sighed , clearly dismissing the situation .
Of course not , my son said .
No one gave me the poison .
I found it and decided to use it , he said proudly , defending Beverly , who smirked happily at me .
No , Lorde .
They made sure youd see the poison so you could use it against me , I countered .
Enough , Hestia ! Lucian snapped .

I swallowed the pain and met his cold stare .
If youre still bitter about Lordes prank , go buy something to make yourself feel better instead of taking out your anger on everyone else .
} I shut my eyes tightly , trying to calm myself .
Is he stupid ? Did he really think this was that simple ? I stood up .
That woman you trusted so much is trying to raise a murderer through my son > I am not your son ! You killed my real mother ! Cant you just leave without causing such dramas ? Youre too much of a burden at this point , Lorde said , sneering .
My shoulders dropped as I looked at each of them , realizing they were all against me .
None of them will listen to me .
Ever .
} I nodded slowly .
Okay … I said , exhausted .
Lucian stared at me , surprised by my quick submission unlike how I fought for my side before .
Let me get my things then .
I turned and left them there .
There was nothing I could do if he didnt want to believe me .
I didnt want Lorde to get hurt , but who brought someone into his life who would destroy him ? Him .
His father .
They wanted her .
And besides … I had nothing left to prove .
Maybe I should just live quietly .
No more arguments .
But as soon as I entered the room , Lucian followed me .
What things are you taking , huh ? Are you seriously leaving us ? Youd divorce me for real? he asked , angry .
I nodded , not saying a word .
What was there to say ? Do you even realize how serious divorce is ? You ly 3 I wont , I said calmly .

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I can never take it back , Hestia .
I will never take you back once you humiliate me like this I grabbed the luggage I had packed days ago .
He looked stunned when I placed it beside our bed .
He stared at it as if he couldnt believe what he was seeing .
Then his eyes darkened .
His jaw clenched , his nostrils flared , his eyes sharp , and the corners of his lips twitched .
Once you turn your back on me and step outside this house , dont think about coming back , Hestia , he warned .
} I tied my hair back and put on my blazer .
Ill send the divorce papers tomorrow after I sign them , instead , I said .
I glanced at him , and saw disbelief in his eyes .
Im not playing anymore , Hestia .
My patience is running thin ! he hissed .
So is mine , I said .
Ive made up my mind .
Ill divorce you , Lucian .
I grew tired .
} He swallowed hard .
For a second , I saw fear flash in his eyes not because I was leaving , but because divorce was a disgrace for an alpha .
No alpha in our packs history had ever been left by his Luna .
The wife is the pillar of their strength .
I tried my best to be that for him , but he never saw me that way .
Not once did I feel like I was his source of strength .
I grabbed my luggage and began pulling it out of the room .

He followed with his eyes .
Dont come back , Hestia .
Once you step outside this door , theres no crawling back to me .
I wont accept you anymore ! he shouted .
} He followed me to the living room , and I saw my son , Lorde , watching TV with Beverly .
When he saw the luggage , his eyes widened .
He stood up , stunned .
} Im leaving … I said quietly .
I waited for him to stop me , maybe apologize , or say he didnt want me gone .
But he didnt .
He sat back down .
Then leave .
Dont come back , he said coldly .
I sighed and walked toward the door .
Lucian talked again in different warnings .
} I know this is just your way of throwing a tantrum , Hestia .
Dont expect me to come after you .
I wont .
@ I didnt answer anymore .
This wasnt a tantrum .
This was me … choosing myself after years of giving my life to them .
I want to live my third life now .
In peace and with freedom .