Chapter 71

Elena’s POV The hall erupted the moment Eric’s decision sank in. Bella rushed forward, her heels scraping against the floor as panic took over her face. “This is insane,” she cried. “You’re destroying him in front of everyone. He’s my husband, how can you just erase him from the pack like this? What am I supposed to do after today?” Eric looked at her as if he were already tired of the drama. “If this is the man you still want after everything,” he said flatly, “then your judgment is worse than I thought. I never should have allowed this marriage.” Mark swayed, then dropped to his knees. The sound of his fall echoed sharply. “A street wolf…” he muttered, shaking his head. “That’s not life…that’s slow death. No name. No identity. No place anywhere.” His hands trembled. “I’ll be nothing. All my power, my work… wiped out in one sentence.” A piercing scream followed. Mrs. Dalton threw herself beside him, clutching his coat like it was the only thing keeping him alive. “No! This is cruelty!