Still Beta Jace's POV We are now driving to a club that one of our new friends had previously recommended. When we arrived, there was such a long line that we were thinking about leaving for another place. But then we see Alpha Rainer walking towards us with a smile on his face. Telling you, I don't like this man. The way he peeks at Mercedes, like an eagle lurking at his prey, fills me with horror. The man does not take into account that Mercedes is in the company of her mate and that his behavior could provoke a fight between Alphas. And the little Luna instinctively feels that she should stay away from him, I notice she holds Zane tighter when that Alpha Rainer is around. “Hey, if those aren't my precious guests,” he declares cheerfully. “Are you going in too?” I decide to answer for Zane. “We want to, but the line is really too long. This club seems to be very popular.” The Alpha nods, clearly in a good mood. "Come with me. As my guests, you are entitled to a VIP treatment”. He

And then it's time to leave Shadow Moon.My mission is completed, Jace and Saphira are solid. Zane had to knock on their apartment door to inform them that we were leaving today. Sweet Jace was so engrossed in his mate, that he closed the mind link. To our great amusement.And when the two finally emerge, their eyes sparkle. My Beta is safe and happy and that's all I wanted. When I join the packhouse of Midnight Moon permanently in a few months, I will be welcomed in a pleasant environment full of love. I walk over to Jace and give him a bear hug. After Zane, he is the only person I have physical contact with. Of course, now also Saphira. “Mercedes, I know you wanted me to be happy too since I was the one who discovered you seven years ago and called your mate in. I thank you for everything you’ve done to knock some sense in my mate. Finally, I have her with me and she is so beautiful”, he says happily, his hand still firmly gripping Saphira's.Zane decides to say goodb

Jace's POVThis isn't going to end well. Definitely!Zane decided so indifferently, without thing of the risks. How can he agree to a deal that has Mercedes, his mate, go on a date with a stranger? Zane is so terribly jealous, letting Mercedes dine with another man is not going to work. The thing is that he is assured that she will win the dance battle, without considering that it could end differently.I walk to the car, there is a suitcase with cash in the trunk. In addition to credit cards, we always take cash with us in case of eventualities. If this battle ends differently than Zane thinks, I will buy the deal from the man. Under all circumstances, I must prevent Mercedes from having to go with him.As I approach the car, I sense a familiar scent. A few sniffs in the air and I identify the owner. Alpha son Glary!Why hadn't I thought of this! That bastard will never give up. Did he hire that unknown man to challenge Mercedes? How did he manage to get someone so qu

Mercedes!My heart is a big, hollow hole. We've been looking for her for a week and still without results. It's awful, not having her with me is the worst thing I've been through in my life. It's like a punishment from the Moon Goddess, I consented to her dining with another man, even though I knew she couldn't stand it. My mate must have suffered from the betrayal I committed against her. Feelings of guilt consume me. My poor little Luna!Where is she? How can she live without me? This is pure hell, I don't know how much longer I can keep this up. Jax is in terrible shape. He howls all day, making it impossible for me to concentrate on other things. He also makes the whole pack feel his misery. Midnight Moon seems to be in mourning, the happy faces are now barely noticeable.The worst part was letting Mercedes’s parents know about what happened a few days ago. They listened like zombies to my story and my suspicion that Glary had something to do with her disappearance.

Mercedes' POVI'm driving out of Shadow Moon in my car. Luckily we had left it behind when we left the pack, so I now have transport to leave for my pack. The two weeks I stayed in this pack have passed me by, I have spent all day in my apartment licking my wounds.Zane!I miss him a lot, I've never been without him for so long. But he hurt me so deeply. Allowing me to dine with a stranger when he knows I won't tolerate anyone near me without him was a stab in my heart. My mate has not lifted a finger to keep me safe, to protect me from evil influences. I was lucky that Barry McNeal was a friend of Alpha Rainer's who suddenly showed up and took me in his dark-tinted car.As we drove away, I saw Zane still broken on his knees as he shouted my name with heartbreaking sadness. His desperation equaled mine, but I was unable to give in to my urge to run to him and throw myself into his arms as I so often did. Zane hurt me immensely, I can't forgive him, at least not now. I belong to him, h