Chapter 12

Elise’s POV

I didn’t go down for dinner; I couldn’t stomach the thought of seeing Rygan and Alvira together; it made something in me want to come out and claw them apart. I couldn’t even control my wolf anyway.

My pack made me weak; females were never taught anything but to be weak or never taught to control our wolves until we were mated and obeyed our mates’ wishes.

“He’s going to reject you soon; you are nothing; you are weak; you are a burden and a curse!” Those thoughts swarmed my head. I buried my head in my pillow, but a knock pulled me out of those thoughts. As I sat up, I wondered if Kaide was back.

Kaide was caring enough to bring me food early, but I could only stomach a half-sandwich and an apple. I trudged up to the door. “Kaide?” I called but was surprised to see who was at the door as I opened it, meeting face-to-face with Rygan.

He grunted the moment our eyes met, his brows furrowed in annoyance, maybe because I called Kaide’s nam