Damien's POV “I must say that I am happy to welcome you to my pack, Alpha Damien,” Lan, the Alpha of the pack we were visiting said. We shook hands and he led the way into his packhouse. Seyric walked behind me, inspecting the area for any suspicious activity.“Please take a seat. You were talking about a potential business over the phone. I would like to know more about that.”Lan was a new Alpha and eager to impress which was why it was easy to convince him to partner with me. Also, it would be of great benefits to both of us.“It’s not anything too odd. I want to build a new company and I need your financial assistance. I want us to be partners so we can share ideas together.”“What is this business about and how do we go about it?” he asked at last.I was still briefing him about the business when I caught the smell of oranges and cookie batter. I got up, letting my file drop as a face flashed in my head: Nora.Why was I picking up my mate's scent when I was miles away from her?
Nora's POVBack in my room, the pain only got worse. I managed to take a seat but the pain in my abdomen got so bad like someone was stabbing sticks into my side. I pressed a hand to the area and screamed when agony ran up my spine.I tried to breathe but retched instead, bending over in half. Instead of my lunch, blood spilled out of my mouth onto my carpet. I froze, my hands shaking as I saw the red stain on the floor. Was that..oh Goddess!My stomach kicked again and I fell forward, protecting my stomach with my hands. My lungs were hot and every breath was agony. I stretched my hands forward towards my door but it suddenly seemed so far away.I threw up again, my entire body trembling and that was when I realized that I was in big trouble."Help! Somebody, help me!" I screamed at the top of my lungs until I could feel my throat going sore. "Please, anybody....ahhhhh!" I screamed again, when the pain rolled over me again and I pushed myself onto my knees.I crawled slowly to the do
Nora's POVFor the rest of the afternoon, I floated about like a baby, happy and excited. I had a check-up later, so I went to the garden first to relax. All the maids I saw on my way to the garden kept staring because my excited smile was still plastered on my face."He loves you already, can't you see? I was right in the end," my wolf stated, feeling very proud of herself."Well, he didn't mention anything about love, Nyx. He said we tolerated each other well. That doesn't sound like love to me.""If it doesn't, why have you been smiling and grinning like a fool since he kissed you?"The old me would have been angered by Nyx's question but the new me was walking on sunshine. Nothing could penetrate the wall of happiness around me. I wrapped my hands around my belly and sighed softly. Yes, it was true that Damien had not told me he loved me but those kisses from earlier today...I replayed the moment over again in my head, everytime I was quiet and doing nothing. He had been gentle
Nora's POVI was enjoying a glass of juice on the balcony of the living room when I saw Sophia being escorted to Damien's office. She was beautiful and the fact that even I could not deny it was so annoying. The guard, Carl, was saying something to her but she ignored him, walking confidently to see my mate.I was still seated there when Carl escorted her out again but this time, her smile was bolder and brighter. I almost fell off the balcony, straining my neck to get a good look at her. She looked happy...and satisfied."No, don't even go there. Our mate would never do such a thing. There is nothing going on between both of them.""And how would you know?" I attacked Nyx, sick of her always taking Damien's side in everything. "You weren't in there with them and neither was I but I saw the look on her face when she came out. There is definitely something going on between Damien and her.""I think you are always too quick to judge our mate," Nyx pointed out but I was burning with jeal
Damien's POV “How did the journey go, Alpha? I wanted to come over earlier but I thought you needed some more time to rest,” Seyric said, sitting in the chair I pointed to him. Nora was in the garden, giving my Beta and I some privacy to discuss.“Unsuccessful, to be honest. I didn't find anything in the old laboratory unfortunately but I'm still on the lookout. Some contacts of mine will be keeping an eye on the building for me in the meantime but while I was there, the old building looked abandoned. I don't think it's being used for anything till now.”Seyric stroked his chin, thinking about all I had said. “We shouldn't be quick to celebrate though. Another scientist could have discovered the secret underground lab and could be making use of it. It's not necessary that the kidnapping has to be done by the former group.” He was right that we shouldn't be narrow-minded but with little evidence to work with, it was easier to assume that we were working with the same enemy as before.
Nora's POVThe next morning, I woke up, not feeling any better. Damien was still not back and had not sent me a message or called even once to let me know how things were going. Was that how I was supposed to know that he cared about me?I took a quick shower, not bothering to wash my hair because I wasn't going anywhere anyways. I had no job or responsibilities that required me to leave the packhouse, so I went downstairs to have breakfast. "What's for breakfast, Celine?" I called out on my way down the stairs. My appetite was not back but maybe if she prepared something I liked, I would not have a hard time eating it."I think I want some eggs with bacon on the side and some whipped—"My order remained incomplete when I looked in the direction of the dining room and saw someone sitting there. He was sipping from a coffee mug, looking directly at me over the rim of his mug.I rubbed my eyes with my palms, unable to believe my eyes. I couldn't move either, standing there in shock and