Fated to the Alpha Who Killed Me (by Sherry) novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Violet’s POV:

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Evan demanded my immediate presence at the Silver Springs Sanctuary, offering no explanation. I didn’t argue with him; If Evan had called me, I expected an emergency.

I arrived at the sanctuary twenty minutes later. This was the Frost Pack’s most exclusive retreat, a place where high–ranking wolves soaked in thermal waters.

Sienna Walsh stood in the center of the private suite, her hands planted on her hips and her aura flaring with aggressive heat. She looked like a fury, her eyes blazing as she screamed at the two men cowering on the plush velvet sofa opposite her. Lucian Cross, usually the picture of Gamma arrogance, was practically trying to merge with the upholstery while hiding behind Felix Hunt.

“You have the audacity to send voice notes like that?” Sienna’s voice was a low growl that vibrated through the room. “He is a mated man! You are actively teaching him how to cheat on Violet with a college

student?”

I closed the heavy oak door behind me, the thud finally drawing their attention. “Sienna? What is going

on?”

Sienna spun around, her hair whipping around her face. “Violet! Thank the Goddess. Tell these absolute morons that coaching your mate on how to replace you isn’t ‘bro code,‘ it’s a declaration of war.”

Lucian peeked out from behind Felix’s shoulder, looking terrified. “Luna, please. It was… it was just a joke.”

A cold knot tightened in my stomach as I realized the depth of the humiliation. Even while I was processing the physical aftermath of sleeping with my husband, his best friends were actively strategizing on how he

could secure Celeste.

I kept my face impassive, masking the sting with the cool detachment I had perfected over five years.

“Sienna, leave them,” I said, my voice steady as I walked over to place a hand on her shoulder. “They aren’t worth the blood pressure spike. Besides, you know Lucian has the romantic intelligence of a garden gnome.”

I steered a fuming Sienna away from the cowering men, guiding her toward the inner sanctum of the spa.

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“Come on. We’re getting massages. Deep tissue. And you two,” I threw a look over my shoulder at the boys, “are paying for it.”

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An hour later, the air in the treatment room was thick with the scent of lavender and eucalyptus. We lay face down on side–by–side massage tables, the dim lighting doing its best to undo the tension in our

muscles.

“I still can’t believe them,” Sienna mumbled into the face cradle. “Men like that think the world is their buffet. They take what they want and leave the rest of us to clean up the mess.”

“You know what,” Sienna turned her head to look at me. “You need a distraction. I’m serious, Vi. You’re tying yourself in knots over Daemon, and for what? He’s out there playing games.”

“I’m not interested in games, Sienna.”

“I’m not talking about games, I’m talking about balance,” she said matter–of–factly. “You’re a beautiful, powerful woman in the prime of your life. If you can’t divorce the block of ice yet, at least find a space heater. Find someone young, someone who looks at you with worship in his eyes, and just take what you

need.”

Her words hung in the humid air, settling into the cracks of my resolve. My mind drifted unbidden to Zane Carter. He was a Delta–low status, eager to please, and currently indebted to me. He wouldn’t cause political waves, and he wouldn’t demand my soul like a high–ranking wolf would.

“Maybe,” I whispered, more to myself than to her.

Before Sienna could press for details, my phone buzzed on the small table beside me. It was a notification from our group chat where Lily Price had sent a flurry of emojis followed by a bold announcement. Bachelorette Party this weekend! My place, then a road trip to the coast.

A sense of relief washed over me so profound it was almost dizzying. A weekend away where I didn’t have to walk the halls of the Blackwood manor, wondering if Daemon was coming home. It was the perfect excuse to let the physical marks he left on me fade and give him the space he clearly wanted.

“Lily’s throwing a party,” I said, showing the screen to Sienna. “And a trip.”

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Sienna grinned, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Perfect. We are going to find you some fresh blood.”

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