DAISYThe look in his eyes has changed completely.There's a hunger there that wasn't present before, a primal need that makes my skin flush with heat.I realize It's the wolf in him and I can feel Aru stirring restlessly within me, responding to the call of her mate.I swallow hard, trying to gather my scattered thoughts."I... I'm always with you," I stammer as my cheeks grows warmer by the second. "What... do you mean exactly?"A knowing smile plays at the corners of his mouth, revealing just a hint of the predator that lurks under his human exterior.His eyes never leave mine as he reaches out to tuck a strand of hair behind my ear, his fingers lingering on my cheek in a touch so gentle it makes my heart ache.The simple contact sends electricity racing through my veins."You know very well what I mean, Daisy," his voice is like a caress that sends goosebumps racing across my skin. "I can't stand it anymore. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me, and if you're not ready
DAISYI look at him in surprise and then at Damian, whose brow has furrowed in response to the Alpha's words."Don't interfere," Damian warns."Damian, show respect. There's an Alpha in front of you," Damian's father interjects, standing up.The display of power is subtle but unmistakable. It's a reminder of his position and authority."There's no need for him to respect me," Alpha Albert says surprising everyone. "His mate should be his greater concern, especially since he's under the spotlight.""I don't understand why you're advising me on what's beneficial to my mate, Alpha Albert," Damian responds and his grip on my hand tighten slightly.Alpha Albert's gaze shifts to me, his eyes seeming to look through me rather than at me."Just because she's ignorant of the truth." He says.I don't know the truth?The words echo in my mind, raising more questions than answers.What truth? What am I missing?Damian's hand squeezes mine forcefully as he pulls me from the dining room. Instead of
DAISYI change into jeans and a black shirt.Sitting on the edge of the bed in my room, I stare at the wall without really seeing it, my mind racing with everything that's happened since I arrived at the Grimspire mansion.I only have one week to defeat Melissa. The thought sits heavy in my stomach.She's better than me in so many combat areas with her training as an A-class wolf giving her advantages I've never had.The memory of her smug smile makes my blood boil but I force myself to think strategically.I need to go back to Lunar Crest and train with the teachers there.I'll also ask Catrin to help me. She seems willing, and any advantage I can gain is worth pursuing.Whatever time I have left will be spent training with Damian. His strength and experience could make all the difference.'Aru, are you ready? This is about Damian,' I think to my wolf.'Yes, I am,' she responds. 'I will do anything for our mate... but what about the pack that we must search for and the necklace as we
KEVINShe looks down at our joined hands, her expression softening almost imperceptibly."I feel warmth," her voice loses some of its defensive edge.I smile at her answer, feeling some of the tension between us dissolve like morning mist under the sun.My thumb traces small circles on the back of her hand, a gentle caress that says more than words could."Catrin," I say leaning closer so that my words are for her alone."I feel electric sparks coursing through me every time I touch you. The emotions that overwhelm me when…"My words are cut short by my father's voice suddenly filling my mind.The telepathic intrusion as jarring as a shout in a quiet room.'Where are you exactly?' The mental communication is sharp, urgent and tinged with an anxiety that makes my wolf stir uneasily.My father, always composed and always in control sounds almost frantic.'At Damian's mansion,' I reply, trying to keep my irritation from bleeding into the telepathic link.Catrin is looking at me with conf
KEVINI watch as Daisy storms toward the house. Her back rigid with anger.She seems to know that Melissa was behind everything. That she was behind the destruction of her pack. The death of her grandfather and the suffering of her grandmother and I can't blame her for her rage.If someone had orchestrated the annihilation of my pack, had taken everything and everyone I loved from me, I'd want vengeance too.I remain standing in the garden.The perfection of the Grimspire estate feels suffocating now and at odds with the chaos of my thoughts.I'm uncertain what to do next and which path to take.The revelations from my parents have left me reeling, unable to process everything properly.The ground under my feet feels unsteady, like the foundations of my life have been shaken loose.I have a sister. A sister I never knew existed and who's been living as an S-class wolf all this time while I enjoyed the privileges of A-class life.The very thought sends waves of guilt washing over me. W
DAISYHis expression shifts as a small sad smile replace his anger and frustration.He steps back, moving to sit on the edge of our bed, suddenly looking tired and older than his years."You already knew, didn't you?" I ask following him and settling beside him on the mattress. "You knew that she was behind the attack because you ended whatever arrangement you had with her to be with me. That's why she specifically targeted my pack for destruction.""I didn't want to burden you with these complex political machinations and deadly power games," he admits with his voice hollow with regret. "An Alpha like me is often forced to appear weak or make impossible compromises to satisfy the ambitions of others, to protect the people we care about most. Sometimes the cost of leadership is higher than anyone outside our world realizes."I lower my head and sit beside him on the bed.It's clear that he's been carrying the weight of these secrets alone, resigned to everything that's happening aroun