[Diego’s POV]I zone in and out as my father’s personal assistant drones on and on about the report that I submitted after saving the outer village from the plague. Why the hell did I need to be here for this when I was the one present for the whole thing was beyond me, but my father insisted that I attend. Because of that, I left Rosalie alone in the morning with a promise from Chanel that she would come accompany her.Right now, the only thing I cared about was whether or not there were any leads toward where my sister was and getting back to Rosalie. And since nothing was being said in regards to Annemarie, getting back to Rosalie was my biggest priority.Although I knew that Chanel would take good care of her in my absence, I still didn’t like having her out of sight while within Moon Storm. I was more than aware it would take some time before she earned respect from the rest of the pack and acceptance from my parents. Until then, she was in danger of something happening, and beca

[Diego’s POV]My eyes grow wide as Rosalie’s question hits me like a ton of bricks. Was she really asking me this right now?No. Not yet. I couldn’t do that yet. That didn’t mean that I didn’t want to.Fuck, I wanted to fuck her in every position possible. I wanted to make her scream my name at the top of her lungs. I wanted to tie her up and have my way with her. I wanted to do everything to her, but I couldn’t, not yet.“No.” I say slowly, causing a look of hurt to flash in Rosalie’s eyes. ‘Listen,” I continue, giving her a stern look. “It isn’t because I don’t want to.”Right now, that was the thing I needed to make the most clear. I wanted her like a fiend wanted their drugs, but to do it now wouldn’t sit right with me, not when there was still the issue of Kate and her family.As far as I knew, she didn’t tell anyone anything, which meant that our engagement was still considered valid. I needed to properly break it off.“Once I’ve annulled my engagement, I will take you.” I say n

[Rosalie’s POV]I roll over, letting out a contented sigh as I expect to find Diego still asleep beside me. However, his spot on the bed is once again empty and already cold.Feeling a wave of disappointment rush through me, I sit up and look around the room, half expecting to find him there, but the space is empty.“Where did he go now?” I murmur, trying not to feel too lonely.Clearly, I was getting spoiled by him always being near me. This wasn’t good. I couldn’t become dependent on him, not when I didn’t know what the future held for us.‘Isn’t he showing you that he wants to keep you beside him?’ Hana asks me, stirring from her beauty sleep. ‘Why do you keep doubting?’Why? Because in this life, nothing is certain, and I just couldn’t believe that something this good could happen to me. Not to mention, the minute Jason’s pack and family got word of Diego making me his Luna, they would most certainly come for not only me but even him.No matter how you looked at it, I was a burden

[Rosalie’s POV]I stare at the door in front of me while my heart hammers in my chest. Even though I was the one who insisted that I come here and meet with the woman who gave birth to Diego, I couldn’t stop the anxiety that was beginning to grow in me.After finishing with Diego’s father and the mess that had unfolded thanks to Kate and Wallace, I was told to come here. Of course, I didn’t deny the instructions since Diego also wanted to speak to his father privately about something. I could only hope that it wouldn’t lead to a huge mess.Shaking off my unease, I focus on the task in front of me. One battle at a time.Swallowing, I lift a hand and prepare to knock, but stop as the sound of movement from within, and while I remain in place, the door opens and a beautiful woman with long, dark hair and piercing amber eyes stares at me.Her lips, which are painted blood red, are pressed in a line, making it clear that she didn’t think much of me.“You’re her?” She asks, eyeing me up and

[Rosalie’s POV]My body shivers as Diego stares down at me. Despite knowing that this would be the first and last time this would happen, I can’t stop myself from getting lost in the moment.“Do you know what you’re saying?” He asks, hooking a finger in my shirt and pulling.Gasping, I watch the fabric rip in half, so I’m left with nothing but my pants and bra. I’m sure that Diego can hear my heart, which is hammering in my chest, and that only makes him happier.“It’s like a hummingbird's wings.” He murmurs, pressing his ear between my breasts. “I wonder what it will sound like while I’m fucking you.”Eyes widening, I shiver as he sits up again and pulls my bra down so he can begin to attack my breasts. Moaning, I fight the urge to touch him as he takes my nipples one after another into his mouth so his teeth and tongue can attack them.“Diego,” I breathe.“Say it more.” He urges me, beginning to kiss down my stomach until he is positioned between my legs. “Think of me more until I’m