Kimi’s POV
My fingertips traced the weathered brown cover, feeling the rough texture of aged parchment beneath my touch. This book looked ancient, like something that belonged in a museum rather than tucked away in a forgotten corner of the library.
The binding creaked as I opened it, and I drew in a sharp breath.
Every page contained handwritten text. Deep black ink formed elegant letters across the yellowed paper. The calligraphy was breathtaking, each stroke deliberate and precise.
I began reading the words that had been preserved for centuries.
"An Alpha's rejection burns through his mate like poison. She faces either a lifetime of torment or death itself."
My chest tightened, but I forced myself to continue. The book detailed how rejection had affected wolves throughout history.
Most who faced rejection from their mates endured endless suffering until they finally broke.
