Chapter 4 There was no way she would find out who poisoned her daughter this way . She had made inquiries about the CCTV footage in the pack house . Turns out it had been tampered with . ༥ 52 % ▪ 55 vouchers Her daughter couldn't just go like that . She needed justice . Eva didn't deserve what had happened to her . She was just a little girl . Aiden , on the other hand , didn't believe her , so what could she possibly do ? " Luna , " a voice called softly . She turned to see Aiden's Beta , James , standing beside Tracy . James and Tracy were dating . James quietly dismissed the maids , and Tracy rushed to Amelia's side , catching her just as she began to collapse . " Amelia ... " " Eva was such a sweet girl . She was my everything . Why would anyone poison her ? " Amelia's voice broke as tears streamed freely down her face . Tracy's heart ached as she looked at her . Tears welled up in her eyes too . The pain of a mother losing her child was unbearable - she wouldn't wish it on her worst enemy . They helped Amelia to her room and stayed with her while she cried herself to sleep . When she finally dozed off , Tracy turned to James with pleading eyes . " Is there any way you can talk to Alpha Aiden ? Maybe he'll listen to you ? " She wiped the corners of her eyes , then looked back at Amelia . Her face was damp with tears , even in sleep . " Aiden is stubborn . He already believes she poisoned their daughter... " " James , please ... " She almost told him Amelia was pregnant but stopped . It wasn't her place to spread the news . " She can't lose both her child and her mate in one day , " she whispered . " Please , just see if you can talk to him ... change his mind . " James sighed . " I can't promise anything . But I'll try . " With that , he left the room . James arrived at the pack company and headed straight to Aiden's office . He found Aiden inside but he was with Sofia . He hadn't known Sofia was back in town . She had left after Aiden found out Amelia was his mate . What was she doing here now ? " James , " Sofia called sweetly , flashing an innocent smile . He returned a tight nod , then turned to Aiden . " I need to speak with you . " 1/3 15:47 Mon , 13 Oct Chapter 4 Aiden glanced at Sofia . " I'll drop by your condo later , " he said . She nodded , grabbed her purse , and left . Once the door shut , James's face hardened . " Is she the reason you're divorcing Amelia ? " Aiden raised his head . " She has nothing to do with this . Amelia killed my child . She poisoned her . " 52 % 55 vouchers " You really believe that ? " James asked , disbelief clear in his tone . " You think Amelia ... Amelia would poison her own daughter ? Come on , Aiden . You know her better than that . " Aiden didn't reply . His eyes were distant , jaw clenched . James could see he was hurting but trying to hide it . " The damage is done , " Aiden finally said . " I need you to arrange the rejection ceremony for this evening . I'll be rejecting her as my mate and Luna . " " What ? Are you serious ? " James took a step forward . " How can you be this heartless ? She just lost her child , and now you want to break the mating bond too ? Do you even realize how much pain that'll cause her ? " Aiden's eyes darkened . His fists clenched . He growled lowly . " How dare you question your Alpha ? " he snapped , slamming his fist on the desk . James flinched but stood his ground . " I just hope you don't regret this decision , Aiden . When it's too late . " He turned and walked out . Evening came . Amelia woke up , her eyes so swollen she could barely see . Her face was pale , lips dry and trembling . " You need to eat something ," Tracy said softly , worry in her voice . " You're pregnant , Amelia . You don't want to lose the baby too ." " I don't want to eat . I want my daughter , " she sobbed . elia ... " Tracy called gently , taking her hands in hers . et me go , Tracy ! Let me go ! " she cried , pulling away , her body shaking with grief . Then suddenly , the door flung open and silence fell like a storm . Alpha Aiden stepped into the room . Amelia slowly raised her head , his scent hitting her senses . He looked at her blankly , face unreadable . Why was he here ? Wasn't he supposed to be with his mistress ? " Alpha Aiden ," Tracy said , standing up quickly and bowing her head . Then , she slipped out of the room , leaving them alone . For a moment , they just stared at each other . Then Amelia broke the silence . " Aren't you supposed to be with your mistress ? " she asked , her voice hollow . Aiden looked away , avoiding her eyes . 2/3 15:47 Mon , 13 Oct AOP Chapter 4 " Get ready for the rejection ceremony . It'll be held at 10 p.m. , " he said coldly . Amelia laughed , a cracked , broken sound . She stood up , unsteady , her eyes wild . She had lost her child . Now she was losing her mate . Her sanity teetered on the edge . Maybe she'd wake up in an asylum by morning . 52 % 55 vouchers She moved closer to him , staring into his eyes . The warmth that once lived there ... was gone . Everything about him was ice . Tears streamed down her face as the realization sank in : her Aiden was gone.her mate was gone . There was no point in telling him about the baby . " There's no need for the ceremony , " she said , wiping her tears . " Let's do the rejection here and now . " Aiden hesitated , then nodded . " If that's what you want . " He stared at her , his voice flat , eyes emotionless . " I , Aiden Miller , Alpha of Red Moon Pack , reject you , Amelia Lopez , as my mate and Luna ." TBC 3/3