Chapter 5 I was submerged for three hours . My wolf , weak and disoriented , was barely present . The seawater intensified my pain tenfold , but I gritted my teeth , clinging to life until exhaustion finally overcame me . I managed to clamber onto the deck , gasping for air . Clutching the necklace tightly , a flood of memories washed over me . Xavier had promised me a life of comfort and unwavering devotion when I pawned it , but now it felt like a cruel joke . His scent , once a source of comfort , was now a poison in my blood . I threw my head back and laughed , a bitter , heartbroken sound . But my laughter turned into tears , my heart shattering into a million pieces . I was a broken she - wolf , adrift in a sea of despair . I came down with a high fever when I got home . My wolf could no longer protect me . I was weak and could barely get out of bed to get a glass of water . Xavier returned then . He dragged me out of bed . His touch was rough , devoid of any tenderness . I thought he was taking me to the Blood Healer and got into the vehicle without protest . My mind was still foggy . But halfway there , I realized something was wrong . The scent of the forest was replaced by the stench of the city . " Xavier , this isn't the way to the Blood Healer . Where are we going ? " " Blood Healer ? " Xavier scoffed , his voice harsh . " You haven't even dealt with the mess you created ! " Still disoriented , I didn't grasp his meaning until we arrived at our destination . It was all about Vivian again . The scent of her fear was thick in the air . Due to the Howlnet backlash , Vivian had been subjected to vicious online attacks and had resigned , moving back to her old den that night . She was about to jump from the building . My wolf felt a flicker of something - not sympathy , but weariness . Xavier brought me to the rooftop . Vivian immediately recoiled . " Don't come any closer ! " Her scent was a desperate plea . " Vivi , don't do this ! " Xavier's hands trembled as he pleaded , " I brought her . Celeste said she wants to apologize to you and publicly clear your name among the Pack . " His voice was strained , his scent laced with anxiety . Apologize ?! Publicly clear her name ?! My senses sharpened . " No way , " I said , my voice strained . " Why should I apologize to her ?! " Vivian and Xavier had been the ones to betray me . 20.56 1.7 % < Chapter 5 Why should I , the victim , apologize ? My wolf would never submit . Menu Vivian's face crumpled . " Yes , Luna Celeste certainly doesn't need to apologize . My life is worthless . I deserve to be mocked and insulted . I might as well die . " Xavier gasped , shocked . " Don't . " He turned to me , snarling , " Why are you so heartless ? Just apologize ! " His voice was a demand , not a request . He kicked me , catching me off guard . I fell to my knees , pain shooting through my knee . My wolf whimpered , its spirit crushed . He continued to threaten from above , " If you don't apologize and clear her name , I'll go after your father's Pack . " I remembered my past life's ordeal . Tears welled up , but I lifted my head . " Xavier , our years of bond ... doesn't it mean anything compared to Vivian ? " This question was for my past self . Ten years we'd spent together , sharing hardship and happiness , only to end up with my family destroyed . Xavier froze , but quickly recovered his cold demeanor . " Are you going to apologize or not ? " Did I have a choice ? A tear rolled down my cheek , and I offered a humiliating apology . " Omega Bennett , I'm sorry . I'll clear this up among the Pack right away . " After watching me post the clarification , Xavier went to Vivian , gently comforting her . " Vivi , you heard her , come down now . " His scent was a soothing balm . He embraced her . My heart ached as I watched . The fated - mate bond was a twisted mockery of its true purpose . Just as I was pulling myself up , Vivian approached me , taking my hand . " Luna Celeste , thank you . " Her scent was a cloying sweetness , masking a venomous intent . But , turning away from Xavier , she smirked triumphantly . Whispering , she added , " As a Luna , don't you find this pathetic ? " Enraged , I tried to pull away . But Vivian held on tighter , pulling me back until we both teetered on the edge of the railing . " Ah ! " Both of us screamed in unison . Xavier lunged to catch us , but his fingers only closed around Vivian's wrist . His scent was a wave of panic and guilt . I fell from the rooftop . As I fell , memories of Xavier and I played like a slideshow in my head . 1.7 < Chapter 5 " In this life or the last , his choice never l'cking changes , " I sneered as I fall to my death , my voice a final , bitte < Chapter 6 Menu Chapter 6