Chapter 11. Plans Falling Apart

The moment Aries announced the venue change, I felt my entire shield shatter.

For weeks, I had convinced myself that I was done with that part of my life—that I would never have to face him again.

But now, he was coming here.

Ron was coming here.

Panic immediately set in.

A million scenarios flashed through my mind, each worse than the last.

"Rex, breathe!" My wolf, Ria, tried to calm me, but I was already too far gone.

I felt Aries’ gaze on me, but I couldn't focus.

The cheers of the pack faded into muffled sounds, and suddenly, the world spun.

I instinctively reached out for Julian—he had been right beside me moments ago—but my hand grasped at nothing.

"Damn—" The words barely left my lips before my legs gave out beneath me.

For the second time in less than a week, I was about to collapse in front of the entire pack.

I braced myself for the impact, shutting my e