The day my mother suicide, I decided to break the bond with Seraphina. She'd been testing me for three years. Pretending to be packless. Pretending to be weak. Day one. I held Mother's funeral alone. Day three. I donated all my money to the orphanage. That money was meant for our mating ceremony. Day five. I returned the keys to the rented apartment. Seraphina's lip curled. She snarled that following me meant she couldn't even have a decent roof. Now we had to move again. I didn't answer. Just packed in silence. My silence enraged her wolf. She left with Damon. Back to the Pack Estate. One month later, I saw her in the remote mountain village. Her eyes were red. "I bought our old apartment. Let's go home."
Seven days after Mother died, Seraphina finally returned the money. "Take this. Save your mom. Damon paid off my debt." Her tone was stiff. Resentful, even. Still angry that I'd chosen Mother over her that day. I stared at the bank card. My vision blurred. I said nothing. Seraphina's face darkened. "I knew it. Your mother is more important to me!" "I already returned the money. Are you still angry with me?" She threw the card to the floor. It clattered on the tiles. My heart tore open. The pain was unbearable. I remembered that day. When I delivered food to her company. What Damon had said: "Omegas like Elias's mom—the ones who raised their sons alone—they get possessive. They compete with mates for their sons' loyalty." "Now that his mom is sick, you need to test him. See who matters more. His mother or you." "The more he suffers, the more it proves he loves you. We're not actually broke. We just need to see if he'll put you first." That night, Seraphina told me she'd broken her boss's precious vase. She needed to repay it fast or face pack justice. That was the first time I felt exhausted. I didn't want to play this game anymore. I'd known the truth for a year already. She was the Alpha Kane's daughter. Seraphina of the Southern Pack. She couldn't be broke. She couldn't owe debts.
A year ago, I was working part-time at an elite club. Saving for buying a house. I watched her open a bottle of wine that cost three years of my wages. She laughed with the high-born wolves around her. "Elias gave me everything. His mother's savings. Everything he earned. I think... I want to accept the Mating Bond." That's when I understood. Her father's 'gambling debts.' The car accident she 'caused.' All tests. Then Damon leaned in. "Love is sweet at first. But time reveals true nature." "You're worth millions in pack assets. What if he's just after your status?" Seraphina nodded. After that, she never mentioned mating again. But she still lived in the shabby apartment with me. Rode the bus. Ate street food. So I pretended not to know. I worked harder. Treated her better. Hoped she'd trust me enough to complete the bond. But this time, it was Mother. Life or death. She shouldn't test me with lies. Not now. I went cold for the first time. My voice was firm. "The money goes to save my mother first." I didn't expect what came next. Seraphina transferred all of Mother's healing funds away. "I just wanted to see your attitude. You didn't even hesitate. Elias, I was wrong about you!" She spat those words and vanished. No calls. No messages. Later I saw Damon's social media. She'd gone abroad to "clear her head." I punched the wall. Blood ran down my knuckles. I felt nothing. That night, Mother committed suicide. Her note was brief: I won't burden you anymore. Be happy with Seraphina. I don't know what she saw. What made her choose to end her life. I only knew I couldn't honor even her last wish. Tears filled my eyes. Seraphina's form blurred before me. Her voice was sharp with irritation. "Damon said you took out a loan. The healer already treated her. Nothing was delayed. Why are you still angry?" "Do you know how hard it was for me to ask Damon for help? He's loved me since we were pups. But I chose you!" Even now, she was lying. I had no words left. Seraphina thought I was sulking. She sneered. "I was going to visit your mother. But with this attitude? I'm not going!" The door slammed. Her footsteps faded. I crouched down. Picked up the card. Put it in my pocket. Then I grabbed my bag from behind the couch. Followed her trail down the stairs. Dusk was falling. She climbed into Damon's sports car. The engine roared. I walked the opposite direction. Slow and steady. If Seraphina had looked closer, she'd have seen the apartment was already empty. Nothing of mine remained.
Seven days of mourning. Time for Mother's funeral. Only a few relatives came. The ones who'd watched me grow. Who truly cared. They looked behind me, confused. "Something this important—where's your girlfriend?" Mother lived poor her whole life. These people were real. I tried to say we broke. The words stuck in my throat. Uncle slammed his hand on his knee. "Your mom gave Seraphina's father all her savings! Just to pay off gambling debts. To 'free her from suffering.'" "And your savings—you gave it to Seraphina for that car accident. Your mom was so stressed she worked herself sick trying to save money for you two!" "Then she ended it so you'd have something left. And Seraphina couldn't even come to the funeral!" I hung my head. Shame burned through me. How could I tell them? It was all lies. Seraphina was the Alpha's daughter. Her tests drained me and Mother dry. Mother worked until her body broke. All because of false debts. She suicided with sliver to leave me money. For a life with Seraphina. She died not knowing. It was never necessary. Seraphina was rich. So rich. Every hardship we faced was just a test wrapped in love. I looked at Uncle's aged face. His trembling hands. I changed my answer. "Seraphina's here. She's coming from another state. Probably got held up on the road. I'll call her." I stepped into a corner. Dialed her number. I just wanted her at the funeral. To comfort Uncle. The call connected. I whispered into the phone. "Seraphina, can you come? My mom, she—" "I said I'm not visiting her!" She cut me off, irritated. "And I'm working right now!" "Damon's my friend, but I want to pay him back quickly. You'd only take a loan for your mom. Not for me. So I had to handle it myself." She hung up. I called again. The line went dead. Two notifications. A video.
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