“The Alpha Werewolf Nikolas Morrison had contracted mercury poisoning, and as his Luna, I shattered our moonstone wedding ring and hurled the Dissolution of Mate Contract papers at him. "I refuse you to be my partner again." My wolf purred with pleasure. Nikolas' eyes were bloodshot, and he fell to his knees in desperation before me. "Elianna, I'm sorry. It's my stupidity that led to my illness. I'll try my best not to become unsightly and burden you. I'm willing to give you everything I have. Please don't leave me." He clung to my legs, pleading desperately, as if leaving me would be the end for him. The once-revered Alpha now lay prostrate on the ground, as lowly as a beggar. But I was blind to his suffering, dragging him roughly to the statue of the Lunar Deity. "If you refuse to break the bond, I'll ask the Lunar Deity to take back her blessing."”