From Daunte's POVThree days after Adam had left, I had found nothing regarding recent car accidents. That was until I looked deeper and found three that didn't make sense. After looking into them further, only one stood out, at which point I needed a second opinion. I had reached out to Hector and asked him to look into them further. Hector found that they required a more detailed investigation.I had sent over all the research to High Councilman Adam, and within six hours, I had received a phone call from Evangeline herself.(Flashback)Ring ring ringI glanced at the alarm clock; it read four in the morning. These last few weeks, I couldn't sleep without my phone going off, and things had worsened since I started digging into this mystery girl."Hello," I said as I picked up the phone."Alpha Daunte, forgive me for calling so early, but we need you to come to Egypt immediately." Evangeline's voice came through on the other end of the phone."Why the urgency?" I asked, sitting up in
From Daunte's POVAfter talking to Hector, I grabbed my bag and made my way back to the lobby. It had been decided that I would take the next flight back, which was four hours away. What I was not expecting was a history lesson on the way to the airport.(Flashback)As I exited the elevator, Evangeline approached."Leaving so soon?" she asked."You know as well as I do that I need to get back," I said."I couldn't agree more, which is why I took the liberty of getting the jet ready. Let's go, and I'll drive you to the airport," Evangeline said as she grabbed my bag from me and headed outside."Why are you in such a hurry?" I asked as we waited for the car."Daunte, there are some things I need to go over with you," she said as the car approached."Oh really, aside from the fact that there are clearly a lot of things you haven't told me," I replied as I got into the car.Evangeline sighed deeply as she turned to me. "Look, Adrain and Kathrine's death was not something we took lightly.
From Alessia's POVI felt something off the entire night. I couldn't sleep. I kept going back to the window and staring at the moon. Something about this year's wolf moon just pulled me to it. It seemed unreal; the more it pulled, the more I wanted to run.I stood there momentarily, then turned to glance at the clock on the bedside table, four AM. Why I was awake this early was beyond me. Mentally, I was exhausted. Emotionally, I was drained, and physically, I knew my body could not take anymore. All I wanted was a place to rest and be myself. I wanted a place to mourn the losses I never had a chance to, but I also wanted a place to be free. Free of all the rules and not having to worry about the consequences of not wanting anything more than a simple life, if that was even a thing.Sighing, I made my way to the restroom and decided to take a quick shower. After undressing and stepping into the warm water, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Trying to relax was something I yearned
From Alessia's POVAfter my conversation with Briseis, there was no way I was able to sleep. The entire point of taking a shower was for me to be able to find some peace and comfort and be able to sleep. Instead, I found myself questioning everything.Time seemed to be going by slowly, and another question arose with each passing minute. After finding no comfort, I finally had enough and decided to get up and take a look around. I grabbed my sandals and headed downstairs. The sweet smell of fresh food caught my senses, and I headed to the kitchen, where Margaret was making breakfast."Good Morning, my dear; you're up bright and early this morning," she said as I walked in.I nodded and smiled. "I couldn't sleep," I replied."You know they say that if you can't sleep, it is because you are awake in someone else's dream," Margaret said with a smile."I'm not too sure who would be dreaming of me, but I'm sure it might not be a pleasant dream," I said softly as I took a seat at the counte
From Alessia's POVI didn't know what to say or think. I was now standing in front of this handsome man who turned out to be an Alpha and my mate.Was this a joke? How could the goddess do this? Why would she do this after everything I already went through?"Alessia, are you alright?" Alpha Daunte's voice brought me out of my thoughts."Yes, Alpha, forgive me. I- I was just... I'm sorry," I replied, lowering my eyes to the ground so as not to stare into his eyes."First of all, it's Daunte, ashante mon ami, and secondly, you never have to apologize to me," he said. His words were soft yet filled with love and compassion.I nodded but didn't say anything when he suddenly stepped closer."Please don't look down. It hurts me to see you like this," he said, reaching for my face. His touch sent a shiver down my spine that I had never felt before.I looked up at him and saw him smiling. "What is so funny?" I asked."Nothing. I am just happy to meet my mate finally," he replied.I froze at th
From Daunte's POVI couldn't believe it. For so long, I had searched for her. I had started to lose hope, and now she was in front of me. I yearned to have her in my arms day and night, kissing, hugging, and making sweet, passionate love to her. She was so close, yet so far away.The moment she attempted to reject the bond, my heart started breaking. I could hear Romo howling at the mere mention of the words. All I could think about was how to try and keep her from rejecting us.Under no circumstances would I have ever begged anyone for a chance, yet there I was begging her. It didn't seem fair, but when I looked into her eyes as she told me what she felt the mate bond was, I could see the hurt and pain, which shattered me even more."What could she have gone through that made her think the way she does about the mate bond?" I thought aloud."You would be surprised," Dominic's voice startled me. I turned away from the window and saw him at the door."I didn't know you were still awake
From Daunte's POVI hadn't slept the entire night. I kept going over the file that Dominic had given me. The more I read, the more it angered me. I couldn't believe she had gone through so much in eighteen years and survived. She was stronger than she thought.I had just closed the file when my phone rang. I glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Hector."Miss me already," I answered."You fucken wish," he replied."To what do I owe the pleasure of this early call?" I replied with a light chuckle."Open your fuckin door, and you'll find out," he said, hanging up the call. Then suddenly, I heard a loud banging. I smiled as I shook my head and went to the front door. Upon opening, I found Hector and Maliyla getting out of their car along with Penthesilea."What the fuck are you all doing here and so early at that?" I said as I walked toward them."We came to see our favorite Uncle, didn't we, Princess?" Maliyla replied as she hugged me and handed me Penthesila."How are you?" I asked h
From Alessia's POVI had not slept the entire night. I didn't even lay down. I had stayed by the window staring at the moon. The last few nights, I felt it calling to me. If you asked me to explain it, I would have no words. It was like I was being beckoned by the moon as if I could climb out of the window and walk on its surface. I felt a strong connection, like the moon was telling me something important.As dawn approached, I grew weary of the pending conversation. After showering and getting dressed, I headed down to Daunte's office; after being introduced to Alpha Hector, Luna Maliyla, and their daughter, we headed to the kitchen.I could feel the tension between Daunte and me as we ate. I had a strong feeling he wanted to talk about what I had told Dr. Sara, and although I wasn't ready, I knew I could no longer prevent the inevitable.After taking my last bite, I finally asked the question that had been lingering over us. "What did you want to talk about?"Everyone froze. You co