Chapter 2 When I opened my eyes again , I clearly sensed that my left arm was immobile . My whole body was covered in bandages , a testament to the horrific abuse I’d endured . But none of that mattered now . mattered was that I could no longer control my left arm . The realization hit me like a cold bucket of water , chilling me to the bone . My wolf stirred weakly in the back of my mind , still too drained to offer comfort . “ Emma ? ” A familiar voice snapped me from my thoughts . Alpha Kennard called my name excitedly , his face looming above me . “ You’re awake ! How are you feeling ? Are you uncomfortable anywhere ? ” I looked at him , my voice icy cold . “ What happened to my arm ? ” Alpha Kennard paused , his expression uneasy as he averted his gaze to the vase beside my bed . “ This flower has been here for a while , let me get you a fresh one . And are you hungry at all … ” “ Enough ! ” I shouted as much as my voice would allow , still hoarse and unpleasant . “ Tell me , what happened to my arm? Am I a cripple now ? ” “ Alpha Kennard , say something ! ” His shoulders sagged under the weight of my words . Setting the vase down , he reached for my good hand and cradled it gently . “ It’s … it’s temporary . I’ll bring in the best pack doctors , the finest resources . You’ll heal , Emma . Please , don’t be upset . “Don’t be upset ? ” I echoed , my voice trembling with fury . How can I not be sad ? It’s a part of me ! I stared intently at Alpha Kennard , tears long dried up , leaving only a profound sense of sadness and despair . “ Why ? ” “ It was clearly easier to kill the rogues from Alpha Cynthia ‘ side , and we weren’t even that close . Your aim is so good , you could have shot him from the middle . Why did you shoot through my arm ? ” He flinched but said nothing for a moment . Finally , he muttered , “ Shooting from the middle still had risks , and I wanted to be sure … ” “ Sure for whom ? Alpha Cynthia ‘ safety ? ” I looked at him in disbelief . He lowered his head , avoiding my gaze , and spoke softly , “ Cynthia’s health is fragile; she can’t endure any harm … ” So just to avoid any harm to Alpha Cynthia , he chose to sacrifice me ? My wolf stirred again , this time with a flicker of anger . She growled low in my mind , urging me to fight back . For the first time , I felt estranged from the man I had shared a bed with for five years . My heart sank little by little . I leaned back against the bed , utterly devoid of strength . Suddenly , I thought of the rogues . “ What about the rogues who kidnapped us ? A shot to the right chest shouldn’t have killed him instantly , right ? ” I was accustomed to my mate’s apathy , no longer even having the urge to question him . I only wanted to find the rogues who kidnapped us and ensure he paid for what he did . To my surprise , Alpha Kennard evaded this question too , giving me no answer . “ Is he dead ? ” I asked , puzzled . “ No , he’s not . “ Then where is he now ? How was he dealt with ? ” Alpha Kennard lowered his head , avoiding eye contact . Just then , the door to my room was knocked . When it opened , four or five rogues entered , resembling a family . They rushed in , kneeling by my bedside . “ Luna Emma , thank you for signing the letter of forgiveness . We truly appreciate it . “ These are some things we’ve prepared for you , please accept them . Letter of forgiveness ? “ What letter of forgiveness ? ” I asked the middle – aged woman holding the fruit basket . She paused , speaking softly , “ It’s the letter you signed yesterday , agreeing to let go of rogues who kidnapped you . I felt a surge of anger burning away my rationality . Seeing Alpha Kennard silent beside me , what more was there to understand? “ Did you sign the letter of forgiveness on my behalf ? Alpha Kennard , on what grounds ? ” “ Cynthia talked to the rogues , ” he began , trying to sound reasonable . “ The rogue was forced into it . He’s not a threat anymore , but he’ll still face consequences- Something inside me snapped . I grabbed the vase he’d just put down and smashed it towards him . He stood unmoving , letting me hit and smash . The people around were frightened and quickly came to hold me back . But like a madwoman , I grabbed everything within reach with my free hand and hurled it at him . Finally , when there was nothing left to throw , I sat on the bed , gasping for breath , my wounds reopening , blood soaking through the bandages , a frightening shade of red . Alpha Kennard strode forward , his grip closing around my hand as if I were the one being unreasonable . “ Emma , please . Don’t let anger cloud judgment . Everything I’ve done has been for your sake . “ For my sake ? ” I laughed bitterly , tears threatening to spill . “ You think this is what’s best for me ? ” His silence was answer enough . What a colossal joke . My heart ached as if pierced by needles . They showed mercy , but what about me ? Why wasn’t I consulted ? I looked at him , eyes bloodshot . “ Alpha Kennard , let’s get a divorce and dissolve the mate bond . I will make sure you all pay for this . I’ll reclaim everything I’m owed , one by one .