Under the command of her Alpha, Juniper couldn't resist any longer. Against her will, the words escaped her trembling lips.
"I—I, Juniper Vittileo, accept the rejection of Prince Dominick Sinclair."
A searing pain tore through her chest, radiating across every nerve in her body. Her knees buckled as a sharp cry broke from her throat, echoing painfully through the grand hall. It felt as though her veins were aflame and her bones cracked beneath invisible pressure.
But even worse was what Dominick felt. He had never imagined their bond would shatter like this. He had once dreamed of spending his final breath beside her, but now that dream had turned to ashes by both their hands.
With a hollow heart, Dominick turned to leave, intending to lock himself away in the isolation of his chambers. But her broken whisper stopped him in his tracks.
"Nick…"
