13. Alaric

13. ALARIC

I had sent Fergus to make sure my mate does not get into any trouble. Judging from the bruises and the state she's in, beaten, starved, and slightly malnourished compared to the other girl named Angela who looks healthier, wearing all those expensive clothing my mate does not seem to have, I won't take any chances. His father only confirmed my assumptions with his harsh words. There's no mistaking she was his daughter. For they have the same features, almost, except for her turquoise green eyes and lighter skin. She looked nothing like Lily, my first mate. She had thick blonde hair that bounced on her shoulders and cerulean eyes.

I sighed. I'm doing it again...

The beast inside me growled, furious I would even think about her when we have already found a mate.

I sent him some healing energy to calm him.

I know, buddy.

Lily is gone.

"Alaric!"

My head snapped instantly, noting how Fergus had just now addressed me by my name. That means something is going on.

I looked at h