Chapter 167

• In the heart of the werewolf pack house, Azalea sat alone in her room, staring out of the window at the moonlit night sky. The emptiness in her chest seemed to grow with each passing moment, her thoughts consumed by the absence of her mate, Alpha Dimitri. He had left earlier in the day to visit his aunt, leaving Azalea feeling adrift and isolated in their shared home. That's what he made her believe.
• A heavy sigh escaped her lips as she reached for her phone, yearning for some connection, some distraction from the loneliness that threatened to engulf her. Without hesitation, she dialed Serena's number, her friend who uncannily resembled her in looks and shared a deep bond with her.
• "Serena," Azalea's voice was tinged with a hint of melancholy as her friend answered the call. "I'm feeling so lonely without Dimitri here. I miss him so much."