Antonio's P.O.VThe sun filtered through the sheer curtains of the room, glistening off the walls and casting shadows across the open area. Looking to my left, I smiled at the beautiful sight of my mate resting peacefully.I couldn't believe that I had finally completed the mate bond with the remarkable woman beside me. Clarissa was everything I had ever wanted in a woman and so much more. Now that the bond was completed, every ounce of uncertainty I had regarding her was gone.Clarissa stirred beside me, her eyes fluttering slowly. The sapphire hue of the beautiful eyes looked up at me as a smile adorned her flawless face."Good Morning, mate." Her voice wrapped around my heart and made me smile."Good Morning, mi amor." Clarissa leaned up, kissing me softly as her hands graced the sides of my face gently. A low growl emitted from my chest in satisfaction with how my mate kissed me. I wanted her again more than anything beneath me.However, what she had said last night kept swirling

Clarissa's p.o.vThe chime of the diner door was like refreshing music to my ears. It reminded me of my favorite coffee shop I used to go to before work every morning. The diner was outdated, with white-tiled floors, black booths, and light green trim. The glass cabinets by the register holding pies and desserts of all kinds.My curiosity kept asking why Torrez would pick such a place to meet.Casting my eyes towards Torrez, and I felt my brows narrow as he smiled at me. "Clarissa." The sound of my father's voice felt wrong and unwelcoming. Despite my nerves, I walked towards him and slid into the seat across. He was dressed to impress, and I noticed he seemed to take in every detail of me, as if reliving a memory."Cut the bullshit. What do you want to tell me?" My irritation was clear, and I was counting the seconds until I could leave. I just had to remember that it was vital for me to get any information from him, even if that meant being firm-handed to get it. "Patience, my dear,

Clarissa's P.O.V.Have you ever awoken from a deep sleep and found yourself confused by your surroundings? The light-emitting from the window above me gave way to the difference between day and night. However, I was still unsure of where I was or how long I had been gone.Foolishly, I had let myself be captured by Torrez and his men. Looking at my wrists, I took note of the silver shackles clasped around them. I could vaguely recall being brought in and placed onto a cold surface while men in white coats surrounded me. A moment was all I got as I reached out to Antonio. The memory of his voice consuming me made my chest tighten in pain. This was precisely what I had promised him wouldn't happen, and I couldn't begin to imagine what he was going through right now. The room I was being held in was dark and reeked of death. I didn't remember being moved here, but I figured it had something to do with the needles that they had stuck in me.Whatever they had done left bruises scattered up

Alyssa's P.O.V.Dawn slowly approached as I pulled back into the driveway, and looking up at the lights on in the pack house; I could see Antonio's darkened silhouette peering out into the darkness.Cassio pulled up next to me, and before I could tell him to remain where he stood, Antonio was out the door and Cassio by the throat. His growl penetrated the sky, and I knew that if I didn't act quickly, Antonio would kill him."Toni, stop.""Why should I? He reeks of the intruder we had." The dark swirling abyss that was Antonio's eyes sought nothing but vengeance. Joseph quickly emerged from the house, followed by Leah and Thomas."That's because he was, but he is also important. He is here to help us, so put him down." Reluctantly, Antonio tossed Cassio to the ground, who began coughing, holding his throat. "Such a warm welcome," Cassio said snarkily as his eyes fixated on mine."That's what happens when you mess with an Alpha's mate, Cassio." I couldn't help but roll my eyes as I walk

Clarissa's P.O.V.The loud sirens and red flashing lights swirled around me. I wasn't sure what was going on or where I was even at anymore. Trying to focus my attention, I picked out the smallest of noises. It was the faint dripping of a sink somewhere in the room, and its simple sound helped me focus my mind. "Clarissa, wake up!" Staring up into a pair of green, familiar eyes, I couldn't begin to understand what was going on. So many questions were swirling in my head, and it was at that moment that I realized the man before I was Brantley. If Brantley was here, that must mean that Antonio was as well."Brantley?" My throat was raw from screaming caused my voice to come out in harsh whispers. He gently shushed me as he freed my hands from the shackles that held me in place. I was unsure how long I had been lying here, but by the way my head was spinning; I knew it must have been a while. "What's happening?"Brantley smiled as he lifted me, cradling me to his chest, making his way wi