Chapter 7. Painful Memories

Evelyn’s POV

I took a deep breath and fought back the tears as I walked away from Nolan. I didn’t want him to see me upset, and I certainly didn’t want to continue conversing with him now. If he followed me, I worried he would see Ethan and ask me questions where I couldn’t deny him being the father of my beloved son.

I walked a little more down the path until I was sure nobody was around; I perched myself on the edge of a worn wooden bench.

Five whole years had passed since that day when Nolan had chosen another female over me, and the pain still haunted me even after all that time. I recalled how escorted I had been to wake up on my eighteenth birthday to confirm that Nolan was indeed my fated mate. I had quietly thanked the moon goddess for answering my prayers.

I had so much hope and excitement for the future we should have had, but walking into the hall and seeing Nolan up front holding hands with another female tore me up into a million shreds. H