Chapter 47 Cutting Ties

Damian held a dagger in his hand and slowly approached me. "Aurora." He called my name in an unbearably gentle tone. Even when we had first become mates, he had never spoken to me so gently before. I forced my eyelids open. The dagger in his hand caught the firelight. Its cold gleam stole all of my attention and made my heart shrink back in fear. Damian said, "Everyone will thank you for your contribution. You'll receive the same honor as the Beta warriors." How thrilling. He was trading my life for these hollow honors. Look at those wolves, Damian. Look at how many of them down there were truly "grateful" for my sacrifice. All they wanted was to see the blade sink into my heart and to watch my blood gush out for their own excitement. Of course, I didn't say any of that. At this point, saying anything to Damian felt like an insult to me. I only lifted my lips into a cold, mocking smile and stared at him. I was telling him with my eyes that one day, sooner or later, he would regr