LOGIN*Adele's point of view*It was like having a second pair of eyes looking into the hidden parts of Demarion’s life. And what she saw changed everything.Demarion had grown up without a mother. For most of his childhood, he believed she had abandoned him. He thought she didn’t want him. Then one day, when his father decided he was “old enough,” the truth was revealed.His father told him exactly what he had done to her. From that moment on, everything changed. His father became harsher and crueler. He made sure Demarion grew to hate everything related to mates.His childhood was not simply difficult. It was monstrous. His father abused him in every way possible. Mentally, emotionally, painfully, relentlessly. He used any method he could think of to mold Demarion into the same kind of ruthless monster he was.Every mistake was punished, every weakness was attacked and every moment of compassion was crushed.It became so severe that Demarion tried to become perfect. Literally perfect. He
*Adele's point of view*Demarion’s face lit up the moment our eyes met.The smile that spread across his face was so wide it almost looked painful, like he had been holding it in for days and it finally broke free the moment he saw me awake.He looked like a man who had just been handed his entire world back.Which… judging by the way he had been acting lately… might actually be true.My eyelids felt impossibly heavy, like someone had stacked bricks on top of them, but I forced them open just enough to see him properly. Even in my exhausted state, I couldn’t miss the way his entire face softened as he looked down at me.It was almost embarrassing how openly relieved he looked.“Are you going to keep smiling down at me like a creep,” I muttered weakly, “or are you going to rest?” I opened my eyes a little wider.Just enough to study him.My smile widened. “You look like shit.”Demarion froze. Like completely froze.His mouth stayed locked in that ridiculous bright smile while his brain
*Demarion's point of view*Every single wrong I had ever done to her replayed over and over. I barely noticed when someone entered the room, barely noticed the soft footsteps crossing the floor.Diana approached slowly and carefully. She didn’t rush. She knew better than to startle a broken Alpha. Her hand came down gently on my shoulder and the warmth of her touch pulled me back to the present.Slowly, my head lifted and my eyes drifted toward her. Diana’s expression was filled with concern as her gaze studied my face carefully. She saw everything. The emptiness, the regret, the grief and the hopelessness.My eyes no longer looked like those of the powerful leader she once followed proudly. Now they only reflected sorrow and remorse, and the terrifying absence of hope.The entire pack knew what had happened in the castle. Word traveled fast among wolves. They all knew what Adele had endured. They all knew what I had done.And they all knew what she had done to save them.Diana unders
*Demarion’s point of view*Adele lay peacefully on the bed.The steady beeping of the EKG machine filled the room, each soft tone confirming what I clung to with everything I had left in me. Her heart was still beating and she was alive.I sat in the same chair that had slowly become my second bed over the past few days. I hadn’t moved much from it. My body felt stiff and numb, but I barely noticed anymore. My eyes never left her. They traced every familiar line of her face.My eyes were bloodshot from days of silent crying and complete lack of sleep. Every blink burned, but I refused to close them for too long. I was terrified that if I looked away, if I allowed myself even a moment of rest, something would happen to her.My gaze swept slowly across her features again. Her skin looked pale but peaceful, her lips were slightly parted, and it almost looked like the faintest smile lingered there, like she was dreaming of something pleasant. That small illusion alone was enough to keep
*Demarion's point of view*The last thing she felt before darkness claimed her was my lips brushing softly against hers. I kissed her gently and softly as I tried to be careful with her. As if she were made of fragile glass. Then I lifted her into my arms.The moment her body settled against my chest, the mate bond flared again, sending small tingles through both of us.Even unconscious, she responded to the connection. And I knew she could feel me. She always would now. I felt the moment the bond locked into place earlier, the exact second when our wolves fully connected. The force of it had been overwhelming and powerful, almost violent in its intensity.But it had felt right. Like something ancient and sacred had finally fallen into place. I also knew the shock of it would knock her out. She had already lost too much blood. Her body had been weak. But the completed bond would accelerate her healing.I knew that much.The bond would keep her alive. When she woke up, everything would
*Demarion's point of view*“Woah,” Adele and I said at the same time when Valentino raised the gun.My instincts kicked in immediately.“Calm down,” I said slowly, lifting my hands slightly as I took a careful step toward him. “You don’t have to do this.”Valentino’s grip on the gun tightened. “One more step,” he warned coldly, “and the trigger gets pulled.”I stopped instantly. “Alright… alright,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady. “Relax.”Valentino gave a short laugh. “Oh, I am relaxed,” he replied casually. “If I wasn’t, your mate would’ve been dead the moment I walked in.”Behind me, Adele hadn’t moved. She stood frozen, her eyes looked distant, like her mind was somewhere far away. Paul was in love with her and now he was dead. Claire hated her and she was dead too. Serena was forced to be my mistress and even she was dead.And now Valentino wanted to kill her… because he believed everything that happened was somehow her fault.“Hey Alpha! The war is ove—” James’ voice cut
*Adele's point of view* "Good night, Diana. See you on Monday!" I called out with a bright smile, lifting my hand in a small wave as I stepped out of the clinic doors. The cool air brushed my face, and the smell of antiseptic slowly faded behind me. The moment I looked up and saw James waiting, my
*Demarion's point of view* Adele stood frozen in front of me.She did not move. She barely breathed. Her eyes stayed locked on mine, wide and unsure, like a cornered deer that did not know which way to run.The sight of her made my chest tighten.I hated it.I looked down at her and felt it again,
*Demarion's point of view* Adele came down the stairs, and the sound of her heels tapping against the steps reached my ears before I even saw her.I pulled back from Serena the moment I heard it.My eyes lifted.And there she was.Adele.For one second, the world slowed. Her body went rigid on the







