My Funeral, My Alpha Mate's Wedding

"Alright." I said calmly and hung up quickly to avoid Caden from rebelling.

"I'm going with you! I'll make him regret this!"

Caden angrily punched the wall.

"There's no need, Caden. I understand your good intentions, but matters of the heart can't be forced."

I didn’t want to ruin the bond between the two brothers because of me.

"But your health..." Caden looked at me worriedly before reassuring me, "Fine, I promise I won’t argue with him, but let me come with you."

"Fine.”

Drake wasn’t alone when we arrived—Aeris was standing by his side.

They looked at each other affectionately, speaking intimately. Drake's arm was tightly wrapped around Aeris’s waist.

The sight stabbed my heart. Drake had never shown me such tender expressions in the past three years.

When he saw Caden and me entering, Drake seemed surprised.

"Caden, why are you here with Lyra?"

"How can you treat Lyra like this?" Caden retorted.

"So, you went to get Caden to back you up, didn’t you?" Drake glanced at me disdainfully.

Before I could respond, Caden did. "I came on my own."

"Drake, think carefully. Over the past three years, Lyra has done so much for the pack. Everyone admires her, and she loves you deeply. Can’t you see that?"

Drake frowned and looked away.

Aeris gently stroked his chest and smiled at Caden.

"I’m sure Lyra is a good Luna, but you can’t force feelings. I’ve always been Drake’s mate. We love each other, and the bond between us is irresistible." Aeris replied. "If you truly loved my brother, why did you leave him back then?"

Drake's expression darkened.

"Shut up! I won’t let anyone speak ill of Aeris! She wouldn’t have left me if Lyra’s parents hadn’t forced her!"

"That’s not true. The truth is—" Caden snapped, losing his temper, but I stopped him tugging his arm.

"It was all my fault.. There’s no need to argue anymore. I’ll pack my things now and move out today."

I glanced at Aeris.

"I’m giving Drake back to you. I won’t bother you two anymore."

I headed toward my room, and Caden followed me.

For all these years, Drake and I had slept in separate rooms. He came only to satisfy his sexual desire, which was nothing but robotic sex.

I packed a few clothes and a towel since I planned to stay at the hospital for the next few days.

"You can throw the rest away," I said as I appeared in the hallway.

"Everything else can go. It doesn’t matter anymore."

Drake’s expression became complicated, a flicker of guilt crossing his face. But he quickly spoke again.

"Don’t act like you’ve suffered some great injustice. The one who suffered is Aeris—she spent the last three years wandering alone."

When I didn’t respond, his tone softened slightly.

"I bought you a new apartment. Whatever happened before, we’re even now." He held out a key to me.

"There’s no need," I said, making my way out.

"Drake, are you really kicking Lyra out?" Caden asked behind me.

"Caden, this is between me and her. Stay out of it," Drake replied.

"Caden, don’t worry. I’ll make your brother happy," Aeris said gently.

"Will you, really?" Caden shot her a disdainful look.

"You’ll regret this," he said before following me out.