Chapter 7

Dante couldn't stop thinking about Anna, his wolf. The way she made him feel was something he had never experienced before. He was drawn to her like a moth to a flame. 

Dante knew he had to find a way to break up his engagement with Darlyn. He didn't love her, and he knew that he could never be happy with anyone else but Anna. He was willing to do whatever it takes to be with her.He couldn't shake off the memory of Anna from his mind. Despite being engaged to Darlyn, his thoughts kept drifting towards the girl who stole his heart at the party. He didn't even know her, but he felt like he had known her for a lifetime.

He had tried to forget her, but every time he closed his eyes, her face appeared before him. It was like he was under some spell, and he couldn't break free from it.

Dante found himself dreaming about Anna almost every night. In his dreams, they were always together, walking through the forest, talking about everything and nothing. Her laughter echoed in his ears, and he felt a sense of warmth that he had never felt before.

He knew he was in trouble. He was engaged to Darlyn, and he couldn't just forget about his responsibilities. For sure, Leonora will be mad at him. But every time he looked at her, he felt like something was missing. He couldn't shake off the feeling that he was supposed to be with someone else.

All his life, he thought he would meet his fate mate at the age of 18. But he was wrong, because he met his mate at the age of 20. He’s sure Anna is his fated mate. He could feel the instant connection and bond that he never felt towards Darlyn despite knowing each other since they were young.

Dante couldn't shake off the feeling that Anna was meant to be his. He knew he had to find a way to see her again. His thoughts were consumed by her, and he couldn't focus on anything else. Dante knew that his heart belonged to Anna, and he couldn't let her slip away without a fight. He started to plan his next move, thinking of ways to get closer to her. Dante was determined to win Anna's heart and show her that they were meant to be together.

One day, he asked Kenneth, a private investigator, to search for information about Anna. And after one day, he asked him to meet him in a coffee shop. He is so damn excited. He couldn’t even explain it.

Kenneth stood up when he saw him. “It’s a great pleasure to work with you, Lycan Prince. I already got the information about this wolf,”

As Dante flipped through the pages of information about Anna, his heart beat faster with every detail he read. He learned that Anna didn’t finish her high school and he is working as a servant in the village. He also found out that she lived with her parents, Estella and Philip White, and that she didn't have any siblings.

Dante's eyes widened as he saw Anna's photo on the page. She looked even more beautiful than he remembered. He couldn't believe that fate had brought them together at his engagement party. He knew now that he had to see her again.

"Thank you, Kenneth," Dante said as he closed the folder. "You've been a great help."

Kenneth smiled. "No problem, Your Highness. Anything for the Lycan Prince."

Dante nodded and stood up, ready to go find Anna. But as he walked out of the coffee shop, his phone rang. It was Darlyn.

"Darlyn, why did you call?" Dante said, trying to sound as normal as possible.

"Babe, what kind of question is that? Of course, I wanted to check on you. I want to know how you're doing," Darlyn replied.

"I'm doing well. But I’m very busy with the company,” He lied.

“Tss. You’re always busy, Dante,”

"Of course. You know from the start I am a busy man, Darlyn,” Dante said quickly, not wanting to reveal anything about his search for Anna.

"Well, I miss you," Darlyn said with a hint of sadness in her voice.

He didn’t reply to her. He never said sweet words to her, ever. But in another way, he felt guilty for Darlyn’s mother, Leonora. "Darlyn, I have to go now. I'll call you later."

As he hung up the phone, Dante knew he had to break things off with Darlyn. He couldn't continue their sham relationship when he knew that Anna was his fated mate. He felt a pang of guilt, knowing that he had hurt Darlyn, but he also felt a sense of relief. He knew that he had to follow his heart.

Dante quickly made his way to the Black Pearl Pack, hoping to find Anna there. As he walked through the pack's territory, he couldn't help but feel nervous. What if Anna already had a mate? But in her information sheet, there’s no information if she has a mate or mateless. What if she didn't want anything to do with him?

Dante was excited to see Anna. He had been thinking about her all day and couldn't wait to spend some time with her. As he drove down the road, he saw her familiar figure walking with a man. Dante's heart sank as the man's arms were around Anna's shoulder. He felt a pang of jealousy in his heart.

“Damn… who is this guy?” He muttered to himself.

He pulled over to the side of the road and watched as Anna and the man walked closer. They seemed to be deep in conversation and oblivious to Dante's presence. He opened the car window  wanting her to know that he was there.

Anna and the man turned towards the sound of his car’s engine. They both looked surprised to see him in the car. Obviously, they know him. Anna's eyes lit up as she recognized him, but the man's face remained neutral.

He wanted to say something, but before he could say anything, he saw the man's arm tighten around Anna's shoulder.

Dante felt a sharp pain in his chest as he watched the two of them together. He had never felt this way before, and he didn't like it. He couldn't stand the thought of losing Anna to someone else.

After a minute, Dante couldn't take it anymore. He started his car and drove away as fast as he could. He felt like he had just lost something precious, and he didn't know how to deal with the pain.

As he drove, Dante tried to push his feelings aside. He knew that he had no right to be jealous. He and Anna were just friends, and she was free to spend time with whoever she wanted. But the pain in his heart wouldn't go away.

Dante went home. Inside of his bedroom, he is feeling hurt and confused. He had only just met Anna, but he knew that she was meant to be his mate. He couldn't bear the thought of her being with another guy, and the pain was almost unbearable.

Desperate to forget his troubles, Dante picked up his phone and called his buddy Peter. They hadn't seen each other in a while, and Dante hoped that a night out with his friend would help him forget his pain.

"Hey, Peter. It's Dante. Can you meet me at the Rynx bar tonight? I need to drink and forget this pain." Rynx bar is one of the high-end bars in town.

"Sure, man. I'll be there in an hour. What's going on?"

Dante sighed heavily. "I met a woman, her name is Anna. I just met her, but I already know that she's meant to be with me. But she's with another guy, and it's killing me inside."

Peter laughed on the other end of the line. "Dante, you barely know this girl. You can't be that attached to her already."

"It's not just physical attraction, Peter. We have a connection, a bond. I can't explain it, but I know that she's the one for me. She’s my fated mate, I know it.”

Peter chuckled. "Okay, Dante. I'll be there in an hour, and we'll drink until you forget about this Anna girl."

Dante hung up the phone and got dressed for the night. He wanted to look good for his night out with Peter, even though he didn't feel good on the inside.

When he arrived at Rynx, Dante was struck by its beauty. The bar was stunning, with crystal chandeliers, plush seating, and an extensive drink menu. It was a place where people came to see and be seen.

Peter was already there, sitting at the bar with a drink in his hand. He smiled when he saw Dante and motioned for him to come over.

"Hey, man. I ordered you a drink. Let's forget about Anna for the night and have some fun."

Dante forced a smile and sat down next to Peter. He picked up the drink and took a sip, hoping that the alcohol would numb his pain.

Peter looked at him and shook his head. "Dante, you can't just drink away your problems. What's really going on with you?"

Dante took a deep breath and looked at his friend. "I met this woman named Anna, and I know that she's meant to be with me. But she's with another guy, and it hurts."

Peter sighed. "Dante, you can't force someone to be with you. If Anna is meant to be with you, it will happen naturally. You can't control everything."

Dante felt a sense of frustration rise up in him. "But Peter, I know that we have a connection. It's not just physical attraction. It's something deeper."

Peter nodded. "I understand what you're saying, but you have to give it time. You can't rush these things. And in the meantime, you have to focus on yourself and your own happiness."

Dante took another sip of his drink and thought about what Peter had said. Maybe he was rushing things. Maybe he needed to take a step back and let things happen naturally.

The two friends continued to talk and drink, and as the night went on, Dante began to feel better. He laughed at Peter's jokes and enjoyed the company of his friend.

Peter suddenly asked about his engagement with Darlyn.

"Dante, what about Darlyn? You were engaged to her, right? What are your plans with her?"

Dante felt a twinge of guilt as he realized he hadn't thought about Darlyn in a while. "To be honest, Peter, I've been so focused on Anna that I haven't really thought about Darlyn. But I know that I need to break up with her. It's not fair to keep her waiting while I figure things out with Anna."

Peter nodded in agreement. "You're right, Dante. You can't keep stringing Darlyn along. You need to be honest with her and end things."

Dante sighed. "I know, but it's going to be hard. We've been together for a long time, and I don't want to hurt her."

Peter put a hand on Dante's shoulder. "I know it's hard, but it's better to be honest now than to keep dragging it out. And who knows, maybe breaking up with Darlyn will be the push you need to pursue something real with Anna."

Dante smiled weakly. "Thanks, Peter. I appreciate your advice."

Hours later, Peter and Dante said goodbye to each other and they went home after a good time in the bar. As Dante walked through the door of his home, he felt a sense of determination wash over him. He knew that he needed to be honest with Darlyn and pursue what he truly wanted - Anna.

He sat down on his bed and closed his eyes, focusing on the image of Anna's smiling face in his mind. As the darkness enveloped him, he whispered to himself, "I just want to dream about Anna tonight."

Slowly, he felt himself drifting off to sleep. And as he did, he felt a warmth spread through his body. He dreamed of Anna, her hand in his, walking together along the beach. The sun was setting, casting a golden glow over the water, and they were laughing and talking as if they had known each other for years.

Dante felt a sense of peace wash over him as he dreamed of Anna. He knew that he was on the right path now, and that pursuing her was the only way to find true happiness.

He will have Anna, by hook or by crook!