...Wynter POV...I was so tired. It felt like every ounce of energy had rushed out of me. I could feel a warm embrace surrounding me. It was so comforting that I instinctually moved towards it. "Where am I?" I ask, running my hand along my forehead in pain."It's ok, Little One. I'm here. You're safe." I heard the familiar voice coo to me. I shifted my head up to look into his magnificent eyes. I reached up and cupped his cheek."Are you really here? Or is this just another dream?" I ask.I smile as I hear him laugh at me."Yes, Little One. I'm here." He says, smiling at me.As if to prove his statement, he shifts his left hand to run down the back of my head. I feel instantly lost at the sensation. This sensation is far better than anything I could ever imagine."What happened?" I ask."You were in a coma." "What? How? For how long?""What do you remember?" He counters.I find myself relaxing further into his embrace as I try to remember the events from before."I.. I remember a f
...Kenji POV...I've paced the living room floor so much that I'm honestly surprised that I haven't worn a hole through it yet, and found myself in the apartment below. I hear a shuffle at the front door, making me turn from my spot and run towards the door.I open it expecting it to be Darius."Dude! Where have you..." I begin, only to cut myself off once I see that it is most definitely not Darius."Move aside, boy." Alpha Xander calls out.Immediately I move out of the way, allowing the Alpha to enter the apartment. Before I can turn to watch where he's going, a bunch of Alpha's Xander's men follow in behind him. I'm not surprised he brought some of his men here, as he is an Alpha in a foreign country. Anyone would be on edge. "Has anyone been able to reach my son?" Alpha Xander shouts out. "No, sir." They reply in unison.'Who are these people?' I ask myself.'At first, I thought they were just warriors from our pack, except that I don't recognize any of them.' I stay silent,
...Wynter POV...I didn't make it far from the hospital before I started balling my eyes out. I had thought taking his memories away from him was the worst pain I could ever feel, but this was entirely worse. I don't know how long I was there crying before Caedance helped to put me back together. She reminded me of why this had to be done. While it may hurt right now, it would be far more excruciating should something actually happen to him.I knew she was right, but that didn't make it hurt any less.'I know, sweetheart. I wish we could be with him. He's so handsome and caring. I haven't had the chance to meet his wolf, but I'm sure he's just as remarkable.' Caedance said to me.'Do you think he'll understand?' I ask, deep inside wondering if he actually hates that I'm doing this to him.'I know he could never hate you. He'll understand why you chose to do this. This wasn't a decision you were able to make lightly. I wish things were different, and we could ask him what he would pref
I knew it was a risk, but I didn't have any other option. I wanted to know why all of a sudden, Darius was here. Not only that, but if he planned on staying. If he did, that would only cause us more trouble.I used my nose to follow Darius' scent into the building. It led me to the top floor of the building. I stood outside his door, unsure of how I should proceed. I did wipe his memories, so why would he answer me now. At the time, I was too terrified and surprised at seeing him that I never once stopped and considered asking him why he was here before I took his memories away. I realize now that I shouldn't have acted so impulsively.I reach my hand up to knock on his door when my nerves get the better of me and find myself retreating instead. I turned back to face the elevator I had used to come here, pressing the button to head back downstairs. There were other ways I could get my answers. I didn't need to get them direct from the source.Just as the elevator dinged to announce th
"Please! STOP!" I say, crawling over to where Darius' now bare body is lying exposed on the ground. I protectively make my way to him, attempting to shield him from his father.Alpha Xander doesn't hesitate. Instead, he picks me up by the collar and tosses me to the other side of the room. One of his guards immediately walks over to me and picks me up from the floor. I turn to give him a thankful smile, only to realize that he didn't actually come to my aid. Instead, he's holding me up to make it easier for Alpha Xander to lay punches in me.He begins to punch at my sides, not even caring where his fists land."I warned you what would happen if you didn't stay away." He said, thundering another round of punches to me.My legs are so weak that the only reason I'm still standing is because of the guard that's holding me up."Now... who will it be? Him or you?" Alpha Xander hisses at me.My eyes grow wide in horror. The room is silent as we all watch what he does next.With cat-like re
...Alpha Xander POV...That mangy pup managed to get away again. I knew attempting to kill her was futile. I just didn't expect that she had managed to tap into her powers so quickly. I thought I still had time. I was worried knowing that she was still out there, and I won't deny that I also considered killing Darius to ensure that the prophecy wouldn't come true.I loved my son dearly, but at the end of the day, if it were my son versus all the other supernatural creatures in the world, I would pick them every time. My son was nothing but a means to an end. I was fully prepared to kill him once I saw that the girl had vanished. It was my men that had stopped me from doing so. Vince had explained to me that Darius seemed more confused than ever. When I turned to look at him, I saw that he was right. At least that mangy pup was good for something. She must've compelled Darius before she left. I needed to test my theory out before making any decisions."So, how did I do?" Darius asks.
...Wynter POV...I was completely on edge. Ever since I left Darius at his apartment, it was as though Caedance couldn't keep still. I continued to pace my bedroom. We were both worried that something could happen to Darius. I had hoped that my compulsion had worked. I couldn't risk what would happen if Darius started showing feelings for me. The worst part was that there wasn't a way in which I could compel Darius without removing Alpha Xander's actions as well. So while he would continue to forget about me, he also wouldn't know how evil and dangerous his father truly was. There was also nothing that I could do to warn him either. I had to hope that nothing would happen to him as long as he moved on.That thought alone absolutely killed me. I know it's what's best for both of us, but that didn't make it hurt any less. Knowing that my mate would find someone else really hurt to even think about. I let out a large sigh.I'm really conflicted. I know this is our only way, but that do
...Darius POV...I couldn't sleep. I felt like something bad was about to happen. It felt like there was something I should be remembering but couldn't.'Ash, what's going on? Is there something I'm forgetting?' I ask him through our mindlink.'I don't know. I feel it as well. But I don't understand it either.' Tired of feeling so restless, I decided to do the one thing that always helps me calm down."KEN!" I yell at him through our mindlink."What the F man! It's like FOUR IN THE MORNING?!?! Are you freakin kidding me right now?" Ken yells back at me for disturbing his beauty rest."Get up. I need to spar!" I shout at him."Now?! Why now? What do you have against sleeping?" He replies, clearly annoyed."Nothing when I can sleep. Which I can't right now, so you're going to help.""Oh, come on! Why do you need help? Isn't that what punching bags are for?""Yes. Except punching bags don't fight back.""So what if I don't fight back? Can I go back to bed then?""Just get your lazy ass