Chapter 31

Elio

Although it was difficult to accept, it was the only plausible explanation. She was my mate. My little wolf was my mate. I had to leave this place. This wasn’t part of my plan for today, but I needed something to distract myself from thinking about her.

I retrieved my second phone from the bedside drawer and switched it on, finding several messages waiting for me. Among them, one caught my attention. It seemed like the perfect opportunity—a chance to track down a rogue individual who had taken the life of their future luna. The payment was acceptable, but more importantly, it provided the distraction I needed. Without hesitation, I sent my demands and assured them that I could carry out the task today. They agreed, so now all that was left was to wait for the funds to transfer over.

“Marquis, watch over Kara today and make sure she doesn’t leave his sight,” I said as I gathered my belongings, still bothered by her lingering scent. My wolf urged me to go after her, but I knew t