Chapter 1

Alessandro Caprio

"Useless!" That's what you all are!" I said screaming.

One of our enemy groups was in town and I wasn't notified early enough!

"Calm down, we need to strategize now." Daniel my right hand said. I got irritated but took a second look at it and realised actually we can correct this.

"Let's go!" I said. With the message sent immediate action was required!

As I dressed to head off to send my message my mind drifted off to my mate.

Uneasiness, was all I felt whenever my mind drifted off to her. I hope wherever she is no one is treating her badly else when I get my hands on them they would regret it. But now I need to focus, I will think of her later.

In many times during a fight things tend to go wrong between the mafia groups.

And tonight was time like this.

“Let’s move out.” I said. “Yes boss.”

“I don’t have a good feeling about this.” Daniel my right hand said.

“Don’t worry, everything will be alright.” I said.

The place was very quiet when we entered and interestingly it didn’t take much time to get done with the assignment. Suddenly there was an ambush as was to be expected.

And my men were in control within seconds.

“All’s clear boss.” They said.

Right from the beginning the enemy had no chance.

When we started driving off our tire suddenly burst and it was followed by more gunshots. Our car crashed into a tree and my enemies were closing in.

Somehow instead of focusing on the enemy I was drawn to the forest. Something was there that caught my attention. I had high senses because I was werewolf.

I gave a nod to Daniel and sped into the forest. After a while of running, I found her. She was unconscious. Her light framed structure sprawled on the ground, covered with bruises and her hair stuck in some branches. Looking at the slope behind me I could tell she had fallen down.

“Let’s get you out of here.” I said picking her up.

In the car I couldn’t help but be upset. My mate unconscious? I couldn’t help but let out a growl. Who did this?

“Whilst I was distracted with those fools. My mate was in danger.” I said angrily.

“How would you have known. Don’t be too hard on yourself. At least you saved her.” He said.

I knew he was right but I couldn’t help blaming myself. If she had died it would have been on me. Why? I had been checking from time to time to see if I could find my mate. But lately I haven’t because I lost hope. And from her bruises I can’t really tell if she was caught up in our fight. So yes I am very much to blame.

Suddenly I heard whimpers and turned to see her shivering. Placing my hand on her head I realized she had a fever. “Daniel step on it!”

We sped home and finally got her the help she needed.

My mate, my mate was a beauty to behold no one could compare. Anyone with eyes could see she was beautiful even with the bruises.

After the doctor I secretly called got her help, I went in to see her. She was quite pale since she lost quite a lot of blood. Watching her I fell asleep whilst holding her hand in mine. “She was mine.”

It took 2 days for her to wake up but I will wait with her till she does.

This beautiful morning, she did. “Where am I?” She asked. And I well pretended to be asleep.

Aliyah Sundae

Sun rays lighted the room and landed on a handsome man sitting beside my bed. Who was he? Whoever he was, he was so handsome. He beautiful eyes and … eyebrows. Yeah eyebrows. Who sleeps with a straight face. I stifled a laugh when I saw his expression. And a creased brow, was that worry? What is he worried about in his sleep and why do I care? As I stared at the definition of my perfect guy. I remembered my complicated life and how I didn’t want to involve him in it. Whoever he was.

So wearing my new clothes on the side of the bed I tried to head out when…

“Where are you going? Won’t you thank your savior?” He asked.

“I am sorry about that kind Sir. Thank you but I really have to go.” I insisted.

You were trying to leave. Why? Are you not comfortable enough? He asked.

“It’s not about you, it’s about me. I have to go.”

“Why does it sound like you’re breaking up with me when we aren’t even together yet.”

“Yet?”

“Yes yet.”

Even if this is my dream man I will definitely not be forced into a relationship. But he looks kind of dangerous so It will be safe not to make him angry.

“Okay I will stay.” I said in a low quiet voice.

“Don’t lie to me.” He said almost in a growl.

“Don’t lie just because you don’t want to annoy me.” He continued.

“What? Are you a mind reader now?” I said astonished.

“It would surprise you how many thing I can do for and to you.” He said and ended with a smirk.

“What…” I said confused.

“Since you will be staying, put the red dress on for dinner tonight. It would suit you a lot.” He said and left.

When he left I crumpled to the ground in tiredness and confusion. Looks like I am stuck here. At least it's better than being with Roger.

Alessandro Caprio.

Immediately I left, I heard her heave some sort of a sigh of relief? Did she not like me? Did she not feel the bond? Did she…

I immediately called Dan to my office. “Daniel, reduce the men near her room but place our best men there.” I said. “Why if I may ask?” He asked.

“You know she might get suspicious of what we do and that could push her to leave. That’s why.” I said.

“Okay, but this is my little advice boss. Tell her the truth earlier about your life. It will help.” He said looking genuinely concerned. “She is not just any girl, she is your mate.” He said.

“Mate?” I heard a tiny voice say and I knew Aliyah had heard. But fortunately it wasn’t anything bad or difficult to control. Especially if she only heard the word mate.

“Aliyah, come in.” I said.

“Understood, thanks Daniel.” I said and looked back on my pc. That is my nice way of dismissing someone. After smiling, he left tapping Aliyah on the shoulder at the entrance and then finally headed out.

I know he hopes I tell her the truth as soon as possible but I think it will be too much for her so I will wait a bit.

“What’s up princess?” I said turning my attention to her.

“Can we go out?” She asked quietly.

Out? Was she not pleased with the dinner we were to have? Or was she bored already. This was just a second dinner and she was bored already.

“What do you have in mind?” I asked calmly.

“Let’s make in a weeks time, okay.” I said.

“No problem.” She said in a quiet voice and left. As I watched her leave I knew there was a lot about my mate I didn’t know and had to find out. I kept spy thought out of my head, else I would hurt her. Once thing I hate is betrayal no matter who or what you are. So she better not be a spy from another mafia group.

Aliyah Sundae

Funny, but in the past week I had a lot of fun. My life had been hard and Roger didn’t make it easier. He was my ex and always kept me confined except for those annoying errands he used to send me on. Though I was sort if confined here I was much freer here and had whatever I wanted. I didn’t have a lot of friends. I had only Kale. He was my best friend. I am sure he was worried.

I decided to give him a quick call.

“Hey bestie!” I said cheeringly. “You sound happy? I was worried about you. Where is Roger?” He said concerned.

“Forget Roger, I think I am safe where I am.”

“Oh yeah?” He said quite doubtful.

Trying to change the topic …

“I miss you, Kale.” I said and just then I heard a loud bang. Someone was listening in.

I quickly rushed out and of course saw Alessandro.

“Alessandro wait!” I called. He stopped in his tracks but didn’t turn back. What a dramatic man he is.

“It’s almost time for the picnic.”

“We won’t go.” He said flatly.

“Why” I asked disappointed. “You seriously discourage me. I am not even your girlfriend yet and you.” I continued.

“This is me and this attitude comes with the whole package honey.” He said.

“Ughh” I said.

"And who said anything about girlfriend yet?" He said and smirked and turned back and walked away.

Alessandro Caprio

I was so mad at Aliyah. That didn’t sound like a friend at all. But I may have to tone it down if I want her t stay. The store house attack and all it wasn’t safe. And yet she was forcing me. I have to take drastic measures if there is an attack and she of course wouldn’t like it like at all.