Valeria POVIt’s been two weeks, and thankfully, I am healed. My knee is back to normal; there are no more stitches or bandages. I am as good as new. These two weeks have been filled with peace and pampering. Damien brings food before I wake up, bathes me, and dresses me up. Then we spend the whole day riding on his back or wolf, reading books together, watching movies, or just doing one random thing. I haven’t left Darcy’s parents’ old house; I have been here ever since, and so has Damien, which means he hasn’t been working for two weeks. “Are you ready?” he asked. I nod my head, putting on my sandals. Today we are going back to the pack house, and tomorrow I will start training. Damien assures me to go with my pace, and I can only hope he doesn’t go back on his words.“Let’s go,” I said. He smiled, holding my hand and taking me with him while carrying my bag filled with my clothes.“What of the other bags?” I asked.“The guards will bring them,” he said. I nodded my head, and we ca
Valeria POV“Get out!” Darcy screamed at the omegas, followed by things breaking. I sighed, just standing by the door. This is how life has been for the past month. After finding out she lost the pup, Sam has not been able to face her, and Darcy has been going crazy. I went back to training, and Damien kept to his words; he was training me at my pace, and I am actually doing better now. When I am not training, I stay with Darcy, trying to help her get over the loss, but Darcy has remained stubborn, doesn’t listen to anyone, chases the omegas, and lays down on the bed all day while crying at the loss of her pup. She doesn’t even care how Sam is doing or what he is going through; she made it all about her, and I can’t help but be angry because part of it was her fault. According to the doctors, there was a higher chance of the pup dying even if nobody had fallen on her. She didn’t go for any checkups; she ate anything and everything. How dare she do that to Sam? He is just living in re
Valeria POV“You are sure?” he asked, looking into my eyes. I looked into his warm blue eyes, and if I wasn’t so sure before, I was definitely sure now. I have pictured this moment all my life, imagining my mate marking me. I am sure and ready. I want to bear his mark proudly; I want to be called his and his alone.“Yes,” I said. His eyes went down to my lips. I was on the bed, naked as the day I was born, straight out of the shower. The lights were dim, giving the room a beautiful glow. My heart beat loudly, and my body was warm. I shivered, his intense stare lighting my body on fire. I licked my lips, moving closer to him. I am just realising we have not kissed properly before. Now I looked forward to his lips on mine, so I moved forward, connecting our lips. At first, I was shy and unsure of what to do. I haven’t kissed anyone before. How should I position my head? How should I do my lips? I have no fucking clue.“Follow my lead,” he mumbled against my lips, grabbing hold of my wa
Valeria POVI felt kisses on my face; a warm body laying beside mine.“Wake up,” he mumbled. I squeezed my face, grabbed him, and hugged him to myself. I just wanted to sleep so with that in mind, I continue with my sleep. Damien chuckled.“I know you’re tired, but you have been sleeping for hours,” he said, blowing my face. I opened my eyes slowly, then I whined, hiding my face in his warm chest.“I want to sleep,” I whined. He chuckled, wrapping his arms around my waist.“You can sleep after eating; aren’t you hungry?” he asked, and my stomach didn’t wait for him to finish his statement. It made a loud noise. Damien laughed harder, and he moved away from me. I opened my eyes, cursing my stomach.“Stop cursing your stomach. We are staying indoors today, so there are enough cuddles to be done, but first you have to eat,” he said. I sighed, sitting up, and I looked at the tray filled with food.“You cooked this?” I asked, clearing my throat.“No, the omegas prepared it,” he said, placi
Valeria POVWe sat down around the circular table, and some omegas walked in, serving us water. They are all dressed the same way, with their hair covered with gloves clading their hands. I guess they are the cooks; now I wonder if they come and go or if they sleep over here. Looking at some of them, they have mate marks, so I guess they come and go; this must be their job.“How is the situation in the territory?” Damien asked after they all walked away.“More rogue attacks,” Dante replied.“Still haven’t found where they are attacking from?” he asked.“No, it seems they are trying to test how strong and alert the border is. They already figured out the pattern we used to set our trap, and they now avoid it. They are trying to climb over the gate and wall. The suspecting thing is that some rogues’ attack, some stay down and watch till they are all dead, then they leave,” he said. That seems to me like they are truly testing them. “We can’t allow them to go scot-free, can we? And if t
Valeria POV“Get the men together,” Damien said. “Wait, we should try to look for who planted this first. Looking at how shiny the cameras are, it was recent,” Dante said, taking his seat.“Did you bring anyone in recently?” Damien asked.“No, except the new omegas,” he replied.“You mean the omegas might be working with them?” Damien asked.“We don’t know for sure, but some of them are newly marked mates from other packs. It can be anyone,” he said.“I can’t use my command on them; they are not yet linked with the pack,” he said, breathing out and resting on his chair. Dante nods his head.“I will handle it; don’t worry. Try to be as discreet as possible. It doesn’t matter if they know our techniques; we are still going to crush them. The border is strong; it took years to perfect it; it won’t go down just like that,” he said. Damien’s eyes went blank, and I could tell they were mind-linking.“That is a good plan, cousin. While you are here, are you hungry?” he asked. Immediately he
Valeria POVI slapped the knife off her hand, pushing her harshly to the floor. She cried, her eyes widening in horror as she tried to run to the knife, but I stepped on her hand, putting pressure on it.“Nice save,” Damien said, walking to me while patting my back.“How did you know she was going to kill herself?” Dante asked.“Just her hand movements; she was going for the knife,” I replied, watching her as she cried.“He must have commanded her to kill herself if she is ever caught,” Damien said. Well, I guess Adrain is that evil to want to do that. He went to the knife, picking it up, and then he cut himself deep enough to bleed. He bent down to her size, ignoring her as she cried, taking her palm and cutting it, and then he joined their hands together. He was linking her to the pack; he is her Alpha now.“Everyone leave,” Dante said. The omegas, who were shaking on their feet, and the guards left. I moved away from her so they could interrogate her.“Who sent you?” Damien asked,
Valeria POVWe walked around the border, and there were so many men here. They all bowed as we passed, dressed in armour and carrying weapons.“That will be so heavy,” I said. Damien smiled, his warm hand holding mine securely.“It is heavy, but as time goes on, it gets easier to wear. Now it practically weighs nothing to them,” he said. I smiled, looking up at him.“Don’t you feel weird holding my hand? You are their Alpha, and they are not supposed to have a mate,” I said. He smiled.“They are actually happy to see us together, and they are made to understand they chose this life. Because seeing mates together shouldn’t make them feel weird, they were definitely not forced. When the recruits start, you will see how many men will come out to join them. Wanting to be safe and keep your pack safe is an honourable thing to do, and they all have my respect,” he said. I looked at the warriors around, and they nodded at what he said. They are really happy to be warriors here.“Let’s go to