Chapter 7

Chapter 7 – Step Down 

Melissa’s POV 

Claim 

After Amber left, silence consumed my room once again. The only thing bringing a little life into the space was the orange glow of the setting sun streaming through the window. But no matter how beautiful the sky outside looked, it couldn’t ease the weight placed on my shoulders 

I sat on the corner of the bed, motionless. I didn’t know how long I had been staring into nothingness before I closed my eyes and felt another warm tear roll down my cheek. 

Breathing unsteadily, I pulled the drawer of my bedside table open. Memories came flooding back one by one when I saw the photograph of Liam and me during our bonding ceremony. 

The entire pack had gathered to celebrate. Lively music played throughout the ceremony grounds and strings of flowers decorated the wooden archway behind us. Liam stood before me wearing the biggest smile I had ever seen.