Darius's POV
"Your mother is a master manipulator, Darius. She preyed on your emotions, your love for the pack, and your desire for a mate," Sarah said, her voice filled with empathy.
"Tell me about the accusations against Elena in the bathroom. What was that about?" I demanded, needing to understand every detail.
"That was another piece of the puzzle. Catherine convinced me to accuse Elena of attempting to harm me. It was all part of her plan to further isolate her from you," Sarah confessed, shame evident in her expression.
My jaw tightened as I absorbed the information. The extent of Catherine's manipulation was beyond comprehension. "And Elena being accused of cheating on me during that night..."
"It was a fabrication. Laura wanted you to believe that Elena betrayed you, to make it easier for you to accept a mate of her choosing," Sarah explained, her words heavy with remorse.