The Broken Luna Unbound: Goodbye to My Alpha’s Seven-Year Deception Novel

3 Chapter 21 Finally facing her , Valdrin spoke his truth : Yes , at first I saw her as a replacement .

But she became her own in my heart .

When I looked at her , I saw only her , no others shadow .

Cyrenes voice turned raw , fighting to hide her pain : And this means what now ? These words he spoke where were they during those eight years of emptiness ? When had he ever truly seen her ? It means I live with regret , his voice shook .

I regret not seeing my own heart sooner , regret every wound I gave her , regret actions I can never undo .

Ravenna , please forgive me .

Let us begin anew .

Ill spend every day making amends .

Let us forget the past .

His trembling hands reached for hers , his eyes bright with unshed tears .

Cyrene felt his desperation , but her heart , scarred by his countless betrayals , could no longer bear the weight of this belated love .

She stepped back , moonlight catching the betrothal ring on her finger .

Sir , Ive told you I am Cyrene , not your mate .

And I am promised to another .

Valdrin stared at the ring in horror .

Impossible ! Why impossible ? Because you loved me , he fought to control his voice .

Your heart was mine .

This cant be real youre trying to punish me .

I understand my wrongs now .

Ill never hurt you again .

Please , just remove the ring .

His pride crumbled to pleading .

Tears threatened to fall as Cyrene realized he knew everything .

Knew how deeply she had The Ik ode Tripter 11 loved him , knew every wound hed inflicted .

He simply hadnt cared until now .

When her love had burned brightest , hed given only pain in return .

What meaning could his words hold now ? This Ravenna you speak of , who loved you so deeply where is she now ? Valdrin froze .

Ravenna was dead by his own hand , on his own ritual stone .

No one knew this truth better than he .

The weight of it crushed him , made him unworthy to even beg forgiveness .

Yet he couldnt let go she had loved him so completely , she should have been his forever .

I destroyed her , he whispered .

Now I live only for her forgiveness .

Tell me , how can I earn it ? His words held the sound of shattering .

The door opened as Theron entered , sensing the tension .

Whats wrong ? Cyrene smiled softly at his arrival .

Before Valdrins eyes , she embraced Theron .

This man mistook me for his mate .

He asks if she could forgive him for destroying her .

What do you think , my love ? Therons gaze held wisdom beyond his years .

A man who truly loves never willingly harms his mate .

Once that sacred trust break forgiveness becomes meaningless the wound remains , time cannot flow backward .

One who harms what he claims to love proves himself incapable of true love .

He forfeus any right to it .

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