Rose's Pov As I got closer, I realized that it was Hottie after all but he was drunk and couldn't fully recognize me but he stared. I couldn't stop my legs from walking toward him and when I was a few feet away, someone tapped my shoulder and I turned back to look at her.It was Sienna, my cousin, and best friend. She smiled at me as I approached, and I let out a sigh of relief."Hey, Rose. I was just on my way to meet you at your place to check if you were asleep before going home," Sienna said, gesturing to the empty stool next to her. "What are you doing here?"I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I should tell her about my conflicting feelings for Alpha Luke and Hottie. But something in her expression made me not mention the situation, and I finally spoke up, saying something else. "I needed some time to think, and I guess I ended up here subconsciously," I admitted, not saying the full truth.Sienna nodded sympathetically, her eyes full of understanding. "It's okay. I'm here for
Rose's POV As we walked further, my fears began to dissipate, replaced by a sense of calm and security that only my mate, Luke could provide. His presence beside me was comforting, his touch reassuring, and I knew that with him by my side, nothing could harm me.Under the light of the full moon, we walked in silence, lost in our own thoughts and the beauty of the night. The stars twinkled above us, and the soft rustle of leaves and the chirping of crickets filled the air. It was a perfect moment, one that I would always cherish.As we reached the edge of the forest, Luke stopped and turned to face me, his eyes locking onto mine. "Rose," he said, his voice low and husky. "I want you to know how much you mean to me. You are the light in my life, the one person who makes everything worth it."Tears welled up in my eyes as I listened to his words, my heart swelling with love for this man. "Luke," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I love you more than anything in this world. You a
Rose's PovI quickly pulled my hands out of my body and sat up, grabbing a nearby pillow to cover my body. I took off the wet shorts and dropped them in the laundry basket before taking a new pair.I took a deep breath and tried to compose myself as I walked to the door."Coming," I called out, my voice a little shaky from my interrupted pleasure.I unlocked the door and opened it, revealing a slightly flustered Sienna standing outside. "What's up?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant.Sienna's eyes flickered down to the pillow I was clutching before she cleared her throat and said, "Sorry to interrupt, but I wanted to check if you're okay. You left the bar without saying goodbye and it made me worried. I decided to come check up on you to see if you're fine."I sighed and rolled my eyes, feeling a little guilty for my initial irritation. Sienna was just trying to look out for me, even if her timing was terrible. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just needed some alone time. Thank you," I said, forcin
Rose's PovThe person I met at the door of Sienna's house was no one other than Mia, Brandon's soon to be wife."What the fuck is going on today?" I cursed inside myself. "First I met my first love and ex, and now his engaged mate? Looks like today isn't my lucky day," I said to myself while trying not to roll my eyes. "Hi, Rose," Mia said, looking surprised to see me. "What are you doing here?""I'm here to see Sienna," I said, trying to keep my voice steady and hide my annoyance at her question. "Is she home? She called me a few minutes ago."Mia hesitated for a moment before nodding and stepping aside to let me in. "Yes, she is at home. I also came to see her for an important discussion,” she said, flashing a smile that held hidden words.As I entered the house, I couldn't help but feel awkward and uncomfortable. The last time I had seen Mia was at my birthday and mating ceremony with Luke. Since then, we had barely spoken."I'll go get Sienna," Mia said, disappearing down the hall
Rose's POV "I'll be fine, Mom," I reassured her. I hugged my mother goodbye and made my way to the car, feeling anxious and unsure about what the future held. The drive to the lake was a long one, and my mind was racing the entire time. I couldn't help but think about the last time I had been to this place with Brandon. We had been so in love back then, but things had changed so quickly.The drive to the lake felt longer than usual. My mind was racing with thoughts of what Brandon could want to talk about. Was he going to apologize for how he treated me in the past? Was he going to try and win me back? I didn't know what to expect.When I arrived at the lake, I parked my car and got out, feeling the familiar crunch of leaves beneath my feet. The sun was setting, casting a golden glow across the water, and the air was crisp and cool.I sat down on a nearby bench and waited for Brandon, my heart racing with anticipation. As the minutes ticked by, I grew more and more impatient. Where w
Rose's Pov Luke knowing I was still there did the unbelievable and pulled the woman on his laps for an intense make out session. "Fuck!" I growled, clenching my hands, ready to attack someone and it would definitely be Luke but before I did something I'd regret, I stopped myself, storming out of the bar. I walked through the silent streets, feeling the weight of my tears heavy on my chest. I couldn't bear the thought of going back home, not when Luke had made it clear of his lifestyle. Everything I heard about him in the past was true. He never really felt the mate bond, he only did it to fasten the wedding and trap me to him. I felt shattered so instead of going home directly, I decided to go to the lake where he supposed caught me cheating. The place where I always found solace in the past from all my sorrows.As I approached the shore, I could feel the cool breeze ruffling my hair and the gentle waves lapping at my feet. The moon was high in the sky, casting a soft glow over the
Rose's POVWhen I woke up, I was lying in a bed that wasn't my own. I looked around and realized that I was in Sienna's guest room. My head was throbbing, and my body felt heavy. I sat up, and a wave of nausea washed over me. I put my head in my hands, trying to gather my thoughts and make sense of what had happened.A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts, and Sienna walked in, looking concerned. "Rose, are you okay?" she asked, sitting down beside me.I looked up at her, anger and hurt still evident on my face. "Okay? How can I be okay? How could you do that to me? With my fiancee? And on my wedding eve? Sienna?" I asked, my voice shaking.Sienna's face fell, and she looked down at her hands. "I know, I messed up. I don't know what got into me. It's just that Luke and I have had a thing for each other for a while now, and we just couldn't resist each other. He said it was going to be the last time..." she said, sounding apologetic. "Hold on a minute. You've been having sex befor
Rose's POVWhen I woke up from what felt like a short moment of darkness, I found myself lying in a hospital bed with a drip directed inside my hand. I groaned as a terrible headache pulsed through my skull. It felt like someone had taken a sledgehammer and hit it straight at my head. I placed my hand on my head as I struggled to open my eyes and take in my surroundings. The last thing I remembered was walking away from Sienna's house after catching Luke and her making love a day before the wedding, our wedding. As I tried to think of what happened on my way, my head pulsed harder and I groaned in pain before giving up with my eyes already cloudy. As my vision cleared, I noticed a nurse walking over to me, holding a tray in her hand. She looked up as she felt me move and smiled at me, and then she bowed her head, showing her respect for me as the Alpha's daughter. "Good morning, Miss Rose," she said, her voice soft and reassuring. "You gave us quite a scare there.""What happened?