ALESSANDRO"Aren't you supposed to address some of the directors today?" Liam reminded me, but I completely ignored his question, and continued to think about what I could do to get Elena back. Even if she wanted to leave me, definitely not for Damian, definitely not with that bastard.I rose to my feet and was about to walk away when Liam called me for a second time, and I immediately turned around to face him or rather give him the attention that he was badly probably seeking for."What do you want me to do? What the hell do you fucking want me to do Liam. Sit back and watch Damian claim my mate? No, I can't do that even if I have to fucking kill that bastard, believe me, I will.""There her more important things to concentrate on. Why don't you also look after your company, and the pack while trying to get Elena back? She isn't the major priority here, and you know it."Liam was right. In as much as Elena was important,.my pack and my company too were also important. I heaved deepl
DAMIAN:The sweet smell of lavender hit my nostrils mixed with vanilla. It just has such a pleasant smell, and as it hit my nostrils, my wolf was going insane. This made me so scared of stepping out of the car so I asked Daniel to step out and check what the hell was happening.I was certain there was something there, or rather someone. It was a female and I didn't get the chance to see her face before Daniel had hit her.He opened the car and stepped out of it, while my wolf didn't stop it's excitement. I was getting really mad about it especially because it had called the stranger mate. Vince had only done this for a lady, and the fear of this lady being the same person got me scared. I tried recalling her name, Amanda. It was even more shocking how I recalled everything about her and how she had saved me at the bar weeks ago."Someone was hit Alpha." I heard Daniel's voice. "A lady?" I asked in return, and he immediately nodded his head, "Thankfully, she's awake, but we need to tak
DAMIAN:"Cut to the chase, Liam, what's wrong?""I did as you requested. There are two of them already, but don't you think this is risky? What if it was a trap?""I don't care if it was a trap or not. I'm not letting Damian have his way with Elena, and that's it." I stepped down from the car when it halted at an hotel. After Liam had parked the car, I began to walk into the hotel, while Liam led the way into the room that had been reserved or that he had prepared for our guest. He opened the door and we stepped right into the room."Mr Alessandro." They both called one after the other."Please have a seat."I took my seat, and pulled off my suit jacket, then handed it over to Liam who was standing behind me. "Mr Alexander?" The first man nodded his head when I had called his name correctly, "Mr Roland?" The second man nodded his head as well when I called his name correctly. I didn't need to look at Liam for a second time before he walked over to the suitcase and brought it.When he
ELENA:I could see an impressed look on my dad's face as most of our director applauded me and some were still not happy about my return. I took my seat back, and stared at Mia with a smile on my face, telling myself that I had done a great job, at least great enough to impress most of them.I had been preparing for this day, and thankfully, it went really went, even better than I had expected. "Mia would guide you on everything that you need to know, especially the new changes. Listen to her from now on." I nodded my head while I stared at Mia. Thankfully, it had to be Mia and not anyone else. "Alright dad, I will." He rose to his feet while everyone followed, including Mia and I.As everyone walked away, Mia and I stood at the entrance of the company staring at dad and other directors step into their cars. As soon as dad's car drove away, Mia turned to face me."That was so great sis. I really didn't believe you had that under your sleeve."I smiled back at her, "Thank you so mu
ALESSANDRO:"Make a turn, and let's go to the company?""Alpha–""I'm not going there to see Elena, Liam. I need to see Mia for myself."Liam took a deep breath in. I guess he was rather very relief. Now that I had shares in the company enough to make it shake badly if I wanted to pull out, I was planning on making good use of them. Liam turned the car around and halted right in front of Elena's company.As I stepped down from the car, Elena immediately cane to my view. I halted for a quick second, but then continued to walk and when I did, I didn't turn back to look at her as she was with Damian. Damn, it was so hard doing that, but I had to because this wasn't time to cause a ruckus or get jealous. I was badly trying to get things right again, and make it up to Elena the best ways that I can.Thankfully, she ignored me and when I stepped in, she wasn't behind me. Liam walked away to go call Mia so I could talk to her.ELENA:As soon as Damian halted the car right in front of the com
DAMIAN:There was a damn lot on my mind. The very moment I had walked into that office and seen Elena and Alessandro in that position, I felt pain, and disappointed. Elena still didn't have control over Alessandro and I wasn't even sure she would have control after our marriage.I understand how the mate bond can be very confusing, or rather, how it can be very alluring, but that wasn't what she needed at the moment.The most painful part is she not letting me help me. I knew this was going to happen from the onstart of all this and that was why I was trying so hard to prevent her from going back there, but damn it!My foot hit the wheels of my car and I groaned in pain, trying so hard not to think about what I had seen in there, not to recall those memories because they were fucking hurting. What the hell do I have to do to keep her away from that darn bastard.Daniel stepped out, and stood behind me. "Are you alright?" He questioned, but I rubbed my forehead in frustration, and turn
ELENA:Thr moment everyone walked away from me, I stood at my spot for more than 10 minutes trying to understand what had just happened. Even Damian? I guess he must have been so mad at me for what I did, or for being unable to resist Alessandro.As I placed my palm on my forehead, the next person that came to mind was Mia, and i began to imagine how she must have felt when she saw it. If I were in her shoes too, I definitely wouldn't find it funny either. "We can't resist our mate, Elena." I heard Jane's voice and that made me sigh even more. That was not what I needed to hear at the moment because I was in a state of confusion and I didn't even know how I would get out of this. If I had to apologize to anyone first, then it had to be Mia. I stepped out of her office first, and then began to head straight for my car. I was tired and confused, and maybe what I needed at the moment was a drink so I could clear my head right away.As I got into my car, I couldn't start the engine.I ha
ALESSANDRO:After walking out of the company, I could help but feel a little bad for whatever had happened to Elena in there. Mia and Damian were my last concern right now, in fact, I would give any damn thing to see that look on his face again.I was worried about Elena though. I knew her too well for all the countless years that I had looked after her, and found out a lot about her. "Liam, let's head to the bar,.I need to check out something immediately." I was certain she would go there because this wasn't the first time. I just had to wait for her for as long as I can. I got into the car and Liam ignited the engine immediately. As he drove the car, my mind couldn't help but drift back to the look on Elena's face when I was apart from her with only a few inches."Alpha."I fluttered my brows twice before hearing Liam clearly. "You don't have to scream my name, Liam.""Don Valentino sent a message earlier. Should I pass the message?""Not now, Liam. I'm in no mood for any bad news r
MIA:I knew who Tristan Thompson was, and as I kept standing at Alessandro's door, I knew he was gonna come out, or let me in. I patiently waited, counting every damn seconds, and just before I utter the word 20, I heard the door knob creak even though it had taken longer than I expected.A little smirk crept on my lips as I watched the door slowly open, and when Alessandro showed his face to me, that smirk disappeared."You decided to come out simply because I have information on your mortal enemy?""I've told you times without number, Mia, you and I are simply together because of what you offered in the past. There's only a few more days for all that to be over, and I don't ever plan on renewing the contract no matter what it is that you have to offer.""Then you wouldn't wanna know where Tristan Thompson and his family are?" I moved closer to Alessandro with just two steps and continued, "Hus family destroyed your father's reputation, they made your father kill himself when you wer
MIA:As I shut the door to my office and locked it, I received a call but didn't pick it up until I got to my car. I had to hasten my steps because I was eager for the call and I had been expecting it.Maybe because I had it in mind that it was my time to put everyone in their places. I had gone through fucking enough already and to even know that both Alessandro and Damian were on Elena's side was the most painful part of everything. As I got to my car and shut the door, I answered the call when it came again, and placed the phone right next to me."Hey, what took you so long?""I'm sorry, but I was trying to confirm my suspicious after what I found out.""That's good, at least you found out something. so tell me what's it." "There's a lady, ma'am. A lady by the name Amanda, buy I have absolutely no idea who she is. They were together, and I saw him drop her off at a local street in dark moon pack.""A lady?" I questioned myself, but decided to allow him continue, "I couldn't find he
ELENA:I watched Damian effortlessly paced to and fro around the living room while holding his phone, and staring at it every 5 minutes. He would say some words under his breath, and shut his eyes in frustration at some point in time and even I couldn't think properly with whatever he was doing.Although I was still trying to understand the reason why Damian had left the wedding in such a state after hearing something from Daniel, but that wasn't the most important thing. The most important thing was telling him the truth about Alessandro and I. I didn't know how Damian would take the news or if he would even help me if I told him about the news, but I had to somehow.I cleared my throat aloud, expecting him to give me attention, but Damian didn't. He didn't also stop pacing and that got me to stand on my feet and walk towards him. I touched his shoulders, which made him stop pacing, and then I made him look at my eyes,"What's wrong Damian? If you're desperately waiting for a call, th
DAMIAN:I wasn't tired of trying, and neither was I tired of trying to find out exactly who Amanda's mother was. I stepped out of the company and headed straight for the hospital, and when I arrived, I had to look around again to ensure that I wasn't being followed just like before.When I was assured that nobody was behind me, I walked into the hospital and headed for Amanda's ward. It's been two days she's here now, and I got absolutely nothing for her. Today, u wanted thing to be different because I felt Amanda was right. If I was the good guy, then there was no need to keep her locked up. She would never learn to open up to me if I did.I rasped a knock on the door and when it was opened, I stepped in to see her seated on the bed but she was backing Daniel."What's wrong?""She has been like this without moving, and I can't seems to get her out of that position."I walked towards Amanda and laid my hands on her shoulder, but she didn't move. "Hands off." She uttered with a cold a
MIA:I sat on the three seater sofa, waiting patiently for Alessandro's return, but he didn't come home up until late midnight. When I felt tired and gave up all hopes, I laid down on the sofa and Fe asleep only to wake up the next morning.Alessandro didn't come home tonight.It meant two things,It was either he had spent the night with Elena or he was somewhere else doing his normal dangerous job with his enemies. I rose to my feet and headed straight for the stairs so I could go get prepared and leave for work. About 30 minutes later, I was done preparing and ready to go. As I got outside the house, I noticed a new car amongst the cars in the compound and it didn't take me long to recognize it as Elena's car. I scoffed aloud, not even my eyes, and the fact that all this had been going for a long time and yet I failed to even notice it.Not wanting to be late for work, I found my car keys and headed straight to my car. As I got in, I ignited the engine and drove away to the compan
MIA:Jackson and I had decided not to meet up in his house. I parked my car right in front of a narrow path, ensuring that there was no passerby, when I opened the car door, Jackson stepped out from one of the corners around and immediately got into the car, shutting the door immediately he stepped inHe took off his glasses and laid back on the seat."Fuck, this is damn stressful. Why can't we meet at an hotel or something?""Because for fuck sake you dummy, Elena's beginning to suspect me, and this time, I think Elena's working with Alessandro. In fact, she's working pretty fine with Alessandro knowing fully well that's he's my husband, and what he did to her in the past."I was fucking confused at the moment."Damian too. I think all three of them are working together so we have to be extremely careful Jackson. No more constant meeting and most importantly, no sex and funny games on anyone. You should try and stay on a low key, also hide your identity as much as possible. Elena kno
DAMIAN:I parked my car in the mansion and stepped out from it, tucking my two hands into my pocket as I walked in to go see my dad. When I arrived, dad was with two of his friends, and the moment he spotted me, there was a look of disappointment in his face.I immediately took my gaze away, heading towards the stairs because I knew I had to wait till he would be done with his friends. About 2 hours later, I came back downstairs, and thankfully, his friends were gone.I didn't wait for permission, but took my seat and waited for him to speak first. That was how spoilt I was and my dad didn't really see an offense in that. Since I was an only heir and only son, I always got whatever I wanted."What happened at the wedding?"I had already planned everything I needed to say to him today. "Some of the packs property were being destroyed by rogues. I couldn't just stand back and watch.""Why wasn't I informed any of this?""Daniel found out too late and he was hurt by them. We had no idea
MIA:"The wedding was cancelled!" I questioned as Elena broke the news to dad. I was expecting him to yell at her and say all sort of things. To call her names and scold her, but he calmly asked,"Why?" He simply asked, and because of this, I widened my eyes in shock wondering what was going on."Do you know what you've done. How do you want to explain to the public about the photos released days ago? Do you want them to begin their suspicions again? This is a really dangerous step to take Elena. We need that wedding to hold."Dad cocked his head towards me, and said, "I wasn't talking to you Mia. Elena, answer the question.""Damian's going through some hard times right now, and I'm trying to be there for him. We just wanna get to know each other more and.more importantly, this decision came from Damian. You don't have to worry dad, he was the one who took down the photos so he knows what he's doing.""How do we ought to gain favor from his pack if you two don't get married right awa
AUTHOR'S POV:Amanda still laid on the bed with her gaze facing the wall, and even though she knew Damian had walked away, she didn't want to turn her head because she had tears in her eyes.Daniel could have left her to die when the rogues had attacked her and not saved her because that was exactly what she wanted. There was fear in her heart, and even though Amanda knew how to act pretty strong in front of people, she only breaks down when she's alone.Daniel didn't move an inch from the entrance where he stood watching over Amanda, but he could hear her whispers as she cried. One moment, he wanted to take steps closer to her, and them maybe try to comfort her, but the thought of Amanda snapping at him made him discard the thought from his mind immediately, and replace it with minding his own business.Daniel had never been afraid of a lady before, but for Amanda, it was quite different, especially the day she had found out it was him who nearly ran her over. The look on her face th