Travis's eyes darkened, and any hint of the man I once loved disappeared. "Warrior!" he barked. "Hold her down!"

I barely had time to react before a massive force pinned me to the ground. Gritting my teeth, I unleashed my aura. Even though I didn't have Alpha blood, I was Travis's chosen mate, and we shared a bond that made me stronger than before.

As my aura hit the warrior, he staggered back. Just as I was about to walk away, an overwhelming energy crashed against me, making it impossible to move. Travis was suppressing me with his aura!

I struggled against the invisible weight, my heart pounding with frustration and anger.

"Stop it, Travis!" I shouted, looking up at him, hoping to find a trace of the man I thought I knew. But his eyes were cold, unmoved by my suffering.

Solana stepped forward, her expression a mask of righteous indignation. She raised her hand, and I braced myself for the blow. When it came, it was sharp and stinging, but the physical pain was nothing compared to the betrayal I felt.

"Now you know how it feels," she said, her voice low and filled with satisfaction.

Travis's aura pressed harder, making it difficult to breathe. My vision blurred with tears, but I refused to cry out. I wouldn't give them the satisfaction. I closed my eyes, trying to find a fragment of strength within me.

Travis glared down at me. "You owe Solana this. Apologize, and I'll let this slide."

I opened my eyes and looked at Solana, then back at Travis. "You wish! I will never apologize," I said, my voice barely more than a whisper but filled with defiance.

Solana's face twisted in anger, and she slapped me again, harder this time. The warrior's grip tightened, and I gasped for air.

Eventually, Travis gestured for the warrior to release me. I collapsed to the floor, my body trembling from the strain.

I lifted my head, my eyes blazing with defiance.

Travis struggled to contain his anger. "Amari, don't make me angry."

In the past, Travis's displeasure always scared me into submission. His mere frown was enough for me to admit fault, without him having to utter a word.

That was because I used to care about him. But now, I care about nothing.

I glared at him and didn't utter a word.

Travis's eyes narrowed. "Amari, if you behave, I can give you everything you want, even marriage. Have you really thought this through?"