Chapter 4

Daniel's POV

"Alpha"

My men's voices could be heard from the back.

But my dark gaze remained fixed on the girl in my arms. She clutched my black shirt as if her life depended on me.

My eyes moved to the ripped part of her dress near her chest.

From the torn dress, her cleavage was exposed. She was wearing a lavender colored bra inside. Her soft bosoms were half exposed to my eyes.

I blocked my men from approaching, as I did not want them to see her like that.

"Leave."

My deep voice shook the men standing behind me. They exchanged glances before nodding and leaving the factory.

I realized that the girl fell unconscious in my arms. I drew her closer, hiding her head against my neck. I closed my eyes when her scent came across my nose.

It was a flowery scent, more like fresh roses.

I clenched my jaw and looked away from her.

She called her husband's name when she fainted. But she was wrong.

I was not her husband, but someone who could rip off her husband's head and kill him in a moment.

“Foolish girl, do you think your husband is a capable man?” I muttered with a sneer.

I walked out of the factory, carrying her in my arms.

A luxurious black car awaited me outside the factory. It belonged to me.

My driver noticed me from the inside and immediately came out to assist me in opening the back door.

I settled her gently in the backseat, a silent cocoon, before sliding in beside her.

"Start the car," I ordered the driver.

The driver drove the car at high speed, knowing exactly where his Alpha wanted to go.

“Who is she, Alpha?” The driver asked, glancing at the rearview mirror.

I lowered my head, observing the girl's face. I did not reply to my driver, but I knew who she was.

‘My rival's wife.’

Her cheeks were red, and her lips were tainted pink. Her slim body leaned against me. I moved my hand and wrapped it around her waist.

She indeed had a good body. Her beautiful face was alluring. Her fainted state was seductive.

I could not help but stare at her.

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Third POV

Violet was not completely unconscious. Her eyes were closed, but she could feel her head resting on a hard chest.

The rhythm of his heartbeat was steady and an unfamiliar drum against her ear.

She was lost in a haze of wine and his scent, a delicate blend of clean and woodsy. It was completely new to her, a mystery in the intoxicating fog of her mind.

She tried to move, but her entire body was numb. Perhaps it was all because of the wolfsbane.

Her heart rate increased as her mind became disoriented. She felt his strong arm wrapped around her waist, sending an unexpected sensation.

But she could not open her eyes and look at the man.

His features were sharply defined, almost chiseled. His strong, straight nose and high cheekbones gave his face an angular intensity.

If she brushed her finger against his sharp jawline, it might cut her skin.

Her body began to heat up, and she wanted to be closer to him.

When he sensed her movement, his brow furrowed. He tilted his head to look at her and asked,

"So, you are awake?"

His deep voice shook her body, and his warm breath caressed her face.

Her lips quivered as she spoke with her eyes closed. "L-Leo-"

He pressed his finger to her lips and whispered,

"I am not your husband Leo."

She was shocked to hear that. But the effects of the alcohol and wolfsbane completely took over her. This time, she really passed out.

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When she awoke, it was early morning.

She frowned when she looked around. She found herself in the bedroom she shared with Leo.

She was shocked.

"Was I dreaming again?" She questioned herself, shaking her head in disbelief.

However, her gaze was drawn to the red marks on her wrists. She shifted the blanket away from her body and noticed her dress had changed. She checked her ankles and found red marks there as well.

"How did I end up here? Last night..."

She tried to remember everything. But her head was aching like crazy.

She only remembered Leo's red eyes. But what about the voice and the words the man had said?

At that time, the door of the room opened.

She noticed the pack doctor, Limon, entered the room.

"Doctor Limon?"

Limon approached the bed, looking surprised. "Oh, I am glad you have woken up!"

"H-How did I get here? I was not here...." she murmured in the last sentence.

Limon sat on the edge of the bed. He was Leo's close friend, and he always treated her nicely.

"Leo brought you home last night."

As soon as Violet heard him, her eyes lit up, a big smile spread on her lips, and she felt relieved.

She assumed she was under the influence of wolfbane and alcohol so she mistook Leo for someone else. That was again an illusion, and Leo was the one who saved her.

"Yes, you are right. I knew it was him. How can I not recognize my Leo? That pair of eyes belonged to his wolf. Who would have risked his life to save me from the kidnappers? It was only him!"

Limon was taken aback by how she looked happy. He nodded his head. "Calm down. If not him, who else could save you? You owe him."

She took a deep breath and gave him a nod. "Yes, you are correct. Where is he?"

"In the study room. He could not get any sleep last night. You can go and talk to him."

She got out of bed and dashed out of the room, smiling as she made her way to the study room.

"Slowly... You are still weak..." she could hear Doctor Limon's voice from behind.

She ignored his words and rushed into the study room, only to find Leo sitting in the chair behind his desk.

She closed the door and walked over to him. His eyes were closed, and his head was leaning back against the chair.

She came to a stop near his chair and sat down on her knees. She rested her hand on his thigh and said,

"Thank you for saving me again, Leo. Those kidnappers... if you hadn't come, they..."

She could not finish her sentence because tears streamed from her eyes.

She sobbed and uttered, "When you told them to keep me, I was so scared and upset. I had no idea you were going to save me that way."

Leo opened his eyes and gazed at her. He saw her crying. A frown appeared between his brows, but when she raised her head to face him, it faded.

He lifted his hand and placed it on her head.

"You are absolutely right. I rescued you from the kidnappers. Once again, I saved your life. What can you do in return?"

She was taken aback by the unexpected question. But she quickly wiped her tears away and responded,

"I will always keep you in my heart. I will never give this place to anyone else. I-I love you, Leo."

She blushed as she confessed to him.

Hearing her, he removed his hand from her head.

She was startled. But his next statement surprised her.

"On our anniversary night, I will give you what you have wanted for so long. I will mark you as my mate."