LOGINLeo’s pov: My wolf made total sense, and while I was eager to believe him, the doctor had no reason to lie. I could understand Aurora trying to play me for a fool, but not the doctor. What were the chances of me taking care of my needs and her allowing me to take her first time clumsily, on the very night I had crashed at her place, drunk beyond reasonable doubt? If only I could remember something through the haze of my memories… And yet all I recalled was my drinking glass after glass, under her urging and welcoming alluring smiles, before getting lost to oblivion. And yet, as werewolves, we’re not supposed to get drunk easily, my wolf supplied pensively before retreating to the back of my mind. He makes quite the valid point, I thought to myself, my eyes widening ever so slightly.“Would you like to see her?” The doctor asked. “She’s been calling a name feverishly – Leo. I hope you can find it in you to handle her with care this time around, Alpha Leo.” I hated what the lank
Yuri’s pov: Jackson didn’t let me out of his sight, and even went as far as to tell me that I wasn’t allowed to leave the villa. I knew that he was merely following orders, but Heavens did that not make the pill easier to swallow.I wished I could storm to where my despicable fated mate was. I wished I could make the bond disappear altogether, and be done with that wretched Alpha. “I am not quite sure of what’s going on between you and Alpha Leo,” Jackson began hesitantly after a beat, “But let me say that he’s shown you a great deal of care, a side that used to be that woman’s and hers alone.” I heaved a sigh as I looked at him, and wondered briefly why he’d tell me this. My confusion must have been apparent on my face, for he soon explained, “I’ve been around the Alpha more than enough time to know him a little bit and know his quirks. He had been lenient before, and indulgent of her, but no more – not as he used to be. And I believe that’s all because of you.” I considered
Leo’s pov: I wasn’t particularly in a hurry to leave Yuri. Aurora could threaten to kill herself and the baby all she wanted, considering I had my doubts about its lineage, I didn’t feel concerned much… The issue was that the elders were a pain to deal with, and I had to pacify them. Upon reaching the building where she lived, I found her perched on the balcony’s edge, seemingly ready to throw herself off. Considering the height, and her wolf genes, not much damage was meant to happen anyways, so I wasn’t quite sure what the fire was about. Rodney, her Beta father, was desperate to get her to come to her senses, urging her to stay calm, time and time again. When he caught sight of me, his eyes brightened, “There, there, Aurora. Alpha Leo came. He came for you and the baby. I told you he wouldn’t abandon you.” “He doesn’t love me anymore,” she whined, sniffling like some wronged wife, “He rarely ever makes time for me anymore… Our engagement party was ruined. And our lives seeme
Leo’s pov: “Stop moving, or I’ll take you, right here, right now,” I let out in a husky voice, even as my arousal poked Yuri’s behind, and she stiffened for a moment because of the threat. The lust I could see in the depths of Jackson’s eyes each time they settled over Yuri, my own freaking mate, was beyond maddening, and it was taking every ounce of self control I possessed not to teach him a lesson to remember. Ergo, I opted for the very next best thing – making Yuri flustered. When I had asked her to join me on the sofa, and she had naturally refused, with quite some attitude too, I felt like that was the perfect occasion to make the clueless Jackson realize where he stood in the grand scheme of things. For a few seconds, Yuri barely struggled, even though she was on my lap. Then, her spirit won against her wolf, and she began to demand that I let her go. Jackson watched us with curious eyes, and I knew deep down that, although the method was questionable at best, he was fin
Yuri’s pov: I had to remind myself time and time again that Jackson was only following orders. Otherwise I would so be hitting the man. He drove me to a district I hadn’t even known it existed, so chic looking, I barely knew how to spell elite anymore. It screamed and smelled wealth in here, and I knew that whatever property Jackson was taking me to was bound to take my breath away. I wasn’t disappointed. The villa was stunning with very few servants, all busy tending to the already spotless space. Heavens, I wanted to disappear… preferably somewhere this nice, though not necessarily this big, with a man who could understand me, and also love me for me. I heaved a sigh of dismay as I realized that I would never have what most wolves had – an unbreakable bond and a love for life. “Don’t fret it,” Jackson was quick to try to ease my worries off. He was so off the mark, it was endearing. And he sounded so earnest, I didn’t have the heart to tell him I wasn’t worried about what Aur
Leo’s pov: I was thinking of ways to make Aurora give up on me and on the Luna title. I was trying to devise a plan that wouldn’t involve Yuri, who only seemed willing to misunderstand me at the first chance she had. There was so much to take into consideration – my relationship with the wretched Beta’s daughter and my standing within the pack, her father and everything he knew should things go sour… and they were actually meant to get ugly even. The elders would have a fit, especially since despite her wickedness, Aurora was rather easy to impress, and couldn’t hold a candle to them when it came to scheming. “Leo!” Her voice reached me, and I wondered for a brief moment if I was hearing things. Considering my age and my perfectly healthy ears, that was unlikely. I grunted in response, my brows knitting together in a frown of pure annoyance, even as she pushed the doors to my office open. James, whom I had sent to another department to handle a matter on my behalf, was nowhere to
Yuri’s pov: I ended up putting on the same dress in haste, not trusting Leo not to barge in and finish what he had started before. The dress had thankfully dried out. Then, I opened the door of the room cautiously – the coast was clear thank God! And before long, I was fleeing the apartment as if
Yuri’s pov: To my surprise, despite the desire swirling in the depths of his eyes, Leo didn’t act on it. He made a beeline to the bathroom instead, and before long, I could hear the water cascading down in there. The fact that he would rather take a shower than touch me told me we might be on the
Yuri’s pov: Waking up groggy beyond words, I wondered what had happened. My memory was blurry, and I wasn’t quite sure how I ended up at the hospital again. The smell of disinfectant was pungent, and the bland walls were exactly the same as each time. And yet, how did I end up here? I wondered
Yuri’s pov: “Yes, Alpha Leo?” I plastered a fake smile on my face, refusing to let him know how much he affected me, stubbornly keeping my gaze on his shirt. Wordlessly, he grabbed my hand and began to drag me along. Resistance was futile. I could only follow him. If he wanted to talk, we’d have







