Chapter 53

Amelia struggled to stand, a wave of disorientation washing over her. Her fingers instinctively reached for her belly, seeking the familiar connection to her unborn pup, but an unsettling void greeted her touch. Tonia, the rebel wolf's witch, observed Amelia's distress and hurried to her side. Panic flickered in Amelia's eyes. "Why can't I feel him? Something feels terribly wrong. I can't sense the connection as I usually do." "He is just asleep, I promise you that he is fine," Tonia reassured her. Amelia's concern deepened. "Who are you? And if he is asleep, why can't I feel his-" Her words trailed off as she sensed a call from her wolf within. A sudden realization gripped her as she distanced herself from Tonia, the recent moments playing vividly in her mind. "It was you... You tried to sever my bond with my mate." Tonia, attempting to justify her actions, explained, "I was merely carrying out what was asked of me. Your friend, Emily-" Rage consumed Amelia. Her eyes darkened t