Chapter 18

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Butterfly's eyes locked onto the scene before her. Mist, the grey tom, embraced a stunning black molly, their faces inches apart. Love radiated from their entwined forms.

Butterfly's heart shattered. She felt betrayed, her trust broken.

"Mist!" Butterfly's voice cracked. "What is this?"

Mist and the molly separated, guilt etched on their faces.

"Butterfly, I—" Mist began.

"No! You promised me love, not lies!" Butterfly's anger flared.

The confrontation ended with Butterfly storming off, tears streaming down her face.

She rushed to Queen Aethera's chambers, composing herself.

"Your Majesty, I need time away. Personal matters weigh heavily on me."

Queen Aethera's concern was palpable. "Butterfly, take all the time you need. Heal your heart."

Butterfly returned to her family's old home, seeking solace. Her parents were away, but her littermates, Jasper, Spark, and Flint, welcomed her with warm nuzzles and soft purrs.

"Hey, sis, what's wrong?" Jasper asked, noticing her tears.

Butterfly poured out her heart, sharing stories of Snowflake's departure and Mist's betrayal.

"They both left me, Jasper. Snowflake without a word, and Mist for another."

Spark's ears folded back in anger. "Those toms don't deserve you!"

Flint calmed him with a gentle head butt. "Easy, Spark. Butterfly needs our love."

Jasper nuzzled her. "We're here for you, sis. Always."

As they surrounded her with warmth, Butterfly reflected on her feelings.

"Why did I trust them so easily?" she wondered.

"Because you love deeply, Butterfly," Flint said softly. "You'll find true love again."

Butterfly's tears slowed, replaced by determination.

"I won't let them break me," she vowed.

In this haven of family love, Butterfly began to heal.

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