I fumbled blindly across the nightstand, my fingers finally closing around the device.
Scarlett’s name flashed on the screen.
“Hello? My voice came out as a croak.
“Sable!” Scarlett’s voice exploded through the speaker, sharp with fury. “Oh my God! Have you seen Blair’s social media? That crazy bitch posted something absolutely vile! The photo… Jesus, Sable, I think I’m going to be sick!”
I sat up straighter, blinking away the fog of sleep. “Slow down. What happened?”
“Blast posted a sex photo! She’s completely shameless!” Scarlett’s words tumbled over each other in her rage. ‘Sable, don’t get upset. You need to stay calm.”
My confusion deepened “Wait, Scarlett. I don’t understand. Why would I be upset if Blair posted some sexual photo?”
A pause Then Scarlett’s voice dropped to something almost apologetic.
Because the man in the photo… I think it’s Caelan
My heart stopped. Then started again, beating so hard I could hear it in my ears.
“You think it’s Caelant i finced my voice to stay level Scatlett, that’s impossible.
Sabie, I seally think you should had for yourself Maybe I’m wrong the many face invisible, but. She trailed uff uncertainly.
My hands started trembling Yourly mustaben it can be him
I hope 1 am.” Scarlett whispered But battle please post luck And when you the
The line went dead
I opened blairs social media profile. The latest post sat at the top of blad
The photo showed Blair from her own perspective selfivy taken from above. She was completely naked, lying on her side with flushed cheeks and damp hair clinging to her face: Every dead screamed of post sex intimacy: the sheen of sweat on her skin, the satisfied glow in her eyes, the rumpled white sheets beneath her
A man’s hand rested on Blair’s waist, long fingers splayed possessively across her bare skin. The hand was elegant, strong-exactly like Caelan’s. But what made my blood turn to ice was the ring.
A black serpent band, twisted into an ouroboros. It was unmistakably Caelan’s ring.
The caption beneath the photo read: “Some promises can only be expressed through the most sincere love #DestinedTogether”
My phone slipped from my nerveless fingers and clattered to the floor.
#TrueLoveWins
The room spun around me. My chest felt crushed, as if someone had placed a boulder on my ribs. I couldn’t breathe properly-each attempt felt shallow and insufficient.
I knew that hand better than my own.
My hands shook as I picked up the phone and dialed his number.
Straight to voicemail.
I tried again. Still voicemail.
The third attempt confirmed what I already knew-his phone was turned off.
“Why now?” I whispered to the empty room. “Why is it off now of all times?”
I sent a text: “Caelan, we need to talk.”
The message showed as delivered but not read.
A knock at my door drew my attention. I walked to the peephole and saw Darrell standing in the hallway.
I pressed my back against the door and held my breath.
“Sable, I know you’re in there.” His voice was gentle, concerned. “I brought breakfast. You should eat something.”
I remained silent, hoping he’d leave.
“I understand if you don’t want to see me. I get it.” He paused, and I heard rustling. “I’ll leave the food by your door. Please remember to take care of yourself.”
Another pause.
“And Sable… if you need anything, anything at all, just call me. Okay?”
His footsteps retreated down the hallway. I waited until I heard the elevator doors close before carefully opening my door.
A paper bag sat beside a small bouquet of white daisies. Tucked among the flowers was a note: “Hope your day gets better – D”
My stomach growled traitorously, reminding me I hadn’t eaten since yesterday. I grabbed the bag and flowers, locking the door securely behind me.
Sitting at my kitchen table, I mechanically bit into a croissant while scrolling through the comments on Blair’s post. Each one felt like a slap to the face.
“Holy shit! That black snake ring! I’ve seen it in official photos-that’s definitely the Lycan King!”
“Poor Sable… getting betrayed by her fianc? AND sister-in-law. So humiliating.”
LMAO Sable’s probably crying her eyes out right now! Serves her right for being so stuck-up!”
“Sable must really suck in bed if she got dumped for this! Embarrassing!”
“Blair and Caelan make so much more sense, Childhood sweethearts are the real deal!”
My phone rang again. Scarlett’s name on the screen.
‘Scarlett…” My voice cracked, ‘I saw the photo.”
“Oh, honey,” Her voice was soft with sympathy, “What do you think? Tell me I was overthinking this.”
I took a deep breath. “I think you’re right. It’s Caelan.”
“Maybe someone deliberately bought the same ring?” Scarlett grasped at straws. “Could be a copycat trying to cause trouble?”
A bitter laugh escaped my throat. “Scarlett, Caelan told me that ring was custom-made for him. One of a kind. Completely unique.”
Silence stretched between us as the reality sank in.
“But wait,” Scarlett said slowly. “When did this even happen? Weren’t you just with him recently?”
“He told me yesterday he was going in a Mistress trip: My cwice promoveller And now his phone nurned off
That fucking history: Scarlett exploded at that thepitation Birch ATASY! She did the on purpose peeting that photo to humiliate your
Her rage built with each word 11 Caelin really betrayed you if he really slept with his oven adopted sisters
7 swear I’ll castrate him I’ll make him understand the consequences of hurting my best friend?”
“And That Stair! I’m going to tear apart that fake face of hers!
I ended the call, but the ache in my chest remained just as sharp.
My phone rang again. I really didn’t want to answer this call. I knew exactly what was coming. With a grimace, I hit the accept button and immediately held the phone at arm’s length from my ear.
“That piece of shit doesn’t deserve you!” His voice boomed with Alpha authority and paternal fury. “I want you to break the engagement immediately!”
“I’ve seen those disgusting photos! This is what you call your precious Lycan King? A man who can’t even show basic loyalty?”
Dad, please
“The evidence is right there for everyone to see! How can you still defend him?”
I pressed my palm against my forehead. “I know how it looks, but maybe we should-“
“No maybes! You will end this engagement, and you will do it today. That’s an order!”
My wall whimpered under the weight of his command, but I forced myself to speak. ‘Dad, I need to talk to Caelan first. I need to hear his explanation.”
Explanation? He scoffed. “What explanation could possibly justify this betrayal?”
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