Kieran's expression twisted with rage, and I knew that I had pushed him to the edge. He let out a loud roar, his alpha power emanating from him in waves.
"Very well, if that is what you truly desire, then so be it."
He straightened his posture, his shoulders squared as he fixed me with an unwavering stare. "I, Alpha Kieran Hawthorne of the Lunar Pack, hereby reject you, Selena Winters, from my pack.You have lost all pack rights and you’re no longer a member."
The words hit me like a physical blow, the severed bond between us tearing at my very soul. I gasped, hugging myself as the pain threatened to overwhelm me, quickly ratcheting up and spreading throughout my body. It was as if a part of me had been ripped away, leaving behind a gaping, aching void.
Kieran watched with his expression cold and unforgiving, as I struggled to keep my composure. I could feel Skylar's presence in my mind, her own sorrow and anguish mirroring my own.
"Selena, I'm so sorry. I wish there was something I could do to ease your pain." she said to me telepathically.
I gritted my teeth, refusing to let the tears fall. I had made my choice, and I would not back down, no matter the cost.
I gripped my car keys tightly in my hand, the cool metal biting into my skin as I turned to face the perplexed and angry Kieran. Without a word, I started walking towards my car, my head held high even though my legs shook slightly in my heels.
Kieran's voice rang out, sharp and demanding. "And just where the hell do you think you're going now?"
I paused, turning to face him with a defiant smile. "None of your business.You should go and have a great night with your pack and your mom’s party."
I could see the anger flaring in his eyes, the vein in his forehead throbbing with barely contained rage. But I didn't care. With a final, satisfied smile, I turned and continued towards my car, the sound of my heels clicking against the pavement the only sound that broke the tense silence. As I slipped behind the wheel and gunned the engine, I could feel Skylar's presence in my mind.
"You did it, Selena!"she exclaimed, her voice filled with pride. "You put the big bad alpha in his place tonight."
I couldn't help but laugh, the adrenaline coursing through my veins making me giddy with excitement.The pain I was feeling minutes ago was already gone now.