Chapter 200

NATALIE’S POV I didn’t know how long I stayed curled on my bed, staring into the nothingness. Time blurred. Maybe it was hours. Maybe minutes. My thoughts wouldn’t stop spinning. My heart still ached like it had been cut open and left to bleed. I didn’t move. I didn’t want to. I was still lying there, silent and motionless, when I heard the soft sound of footsteps outside my door. Then I heard a knock. It was gentle, hesitant. “Nat… it’s me. Iris.” Her voice made my heart clench. I didn’t respond, but the door opened anyway. Iris stepped into the room. Her eyes were wide with concern as they landed on me. She didn’t look like the usual confident, fiery sister of the Alpha who always had a witty remark ready. She looked—raw. She looked worried. The door closed behind her softly. She didn’t speak immediately. Instead, she walked toward the bed and sat beside me slowly, giving me space but not leaving me alone. I finally sat up. And as soon as I looked into her eyes, I broke. All the pain