Chapter 242

LAUREN'S POV

"As I sat in my office, my mind was consumed with Leonard's words. The thought of taking my kids out of this pack while I resided here partially lingered in my head. It was a difficult decision to make, but I couldn't deny the fact that I wanted to leave everything behind me. The constant tension and distrust between me and Logan, my mate, were becoming unbearable. I didn't believe that Logan would change, and it seemed like he had no respect for the mate bond that we shared.

I couldn't help but wonder why Logan had hidden Sandra's existence from me and what really happened between them. He claimed that nothing was going on between them, but his actions said otherwise. The more I thought about it, the more my heart ached. I was hurt and confused, and I didn't know what to do.

Despite my personal struggles, I knew that I had to remain focused on the kingdom's sake. As a leader, I couldn't let my personal life affect my responsibilities towards the pack. I had to keep a