No! I was never yours! I only belong to Erix and our children! I wanted to scream it in his face, but I stopped myself. "I wished I had met you first before Erix did," Diesel whispered. I suddenly felt anger rise within me. How dare he say those words! He doesn't know a thing about me or what I have been through! Erix has been with me. He saved me! He took me in when no one accepted me! Diesel's giant hands grabbed my robe and pulled it off from me. He then grabbed my butt and flipped us over so that he was on top. Diesel started to kiss my chest, which disgusted me. I hate every moment when we are doing this. I had wished countless times that I wanted to just vanish away. Diesel's breath was warm against me. He didn't give me a warning when he pushed himself inside of me. I wanted to scream because it hurt. My back arched, and he pulled me closer. "F*cking tight," Diesel mumbled, burying his head into my neck. My nails dug into the bed and let the tears fall. I hate this! I ha

"What are you doing here?" Diesel asked me. His eyes were on me, and he looked more confused than ever. I simply shrugged. I don't want to tell him I was looking for Cindy. "You must be Rain. I've heard about you." The woman's lips curled into a smile. "Rain, this is Ruby, my mate," Diesel introduced, which made me confused. Mate? Her? Wait, what was actually happening here? I nodded my head even though I was so confused, but I didn't smile or greet her. "Still, nothing?" Ruby asked. Diesel let out a breath and shook his head no. Ruby simply rolled her eyes. "And you're sleeping with her, correct?" "Of course," Diesel replied. Ruby pursed her lips and looked at me. "Shame. Maybe you'll get lucky," she muttered. "I hate to be rude, but I've got a flight in half an hour," she added. Diesel and Ruby talked briefly as I turned my back to find something to eat. There were many options, but I decided to go with just a simple green apple in a basket of fruit. "Bye," Ruby

I wasn't sure if his number was still in use, but when I heard it ringing, my heart felt like it wanted to burst due to excitement. "Ortega," a baritone voice spoke in the other line. I was positive it was Zander. "Zander, it's me, Diesel," I said. There was a silence in Zander's line for a brief moment. "What the! Why are you calling now after years of missing in action, D?" he accused. I could feel hate in his words."Sorry. I was busy taking care of the pack. You know Alpha duties," I replied, feeling guilty for not being able to talk to my best friend, especially when he needed support during the most difficult time of his life.I had found Ruby back then, and the calling of bond was too much for me to ignore. "Oh, I see. So how was being an Alpha?" Zander replied. "Stressed as always," I replied, but I could sense something was wrong with his voice. "You seemed off. What's wrong?"I heard a sigh from him. "I don't know if I could share this with you," he said. "Aw, come

"Erix saved me in any possible way. That's why I love him. No man could replace him," I said. Diesel nodded and seemed like he wanted to end the topic about my mate."You, little miss, need to sleep," Diesel mumbled. He kissed my forehead. He then dipped his head down to my stomach and kissed it. "And you, whatever you are, let your mum sleep."I rolled my eyes the way he called me mum. Of course, I'm its mother. Ruby would be its mother to nurture it and watch it grow. My stomach was starting to get a bump. It's dramatic, but it's there. I felt his thumb rub soothing circles into my stomach. Diesel was about to kiss me, but I stopped him. "Please, no more kisses," I told him. I immediately saw anger in his face, but it vanished away. "Alright. Go to sleep," Diesel replied, curling into the bed beside me. Even when my hormones are acting up, I'm determined to keep those cravings to myself up until the point I'm about to kill someone. Diesel was holding me close; however, one of

ERIX'S POINT OF View"What do you mean you can't find her!? Erin, listen, you two went to the mall, right? What are you trying to say? You can't find her!?" I asked my younger sister when she called me. Panic was in her voice, and I sensed something was off. "Rain was helping some pregnant woman, Erix. She even told me to continue shopping and that she'll return. It has been an hour, and she's still not here," Erin said; fear was apparent in her voice. I was in the middle of a pack meeting with Wyatt and some alliance when she called. Normally, I don't answer any call during some important discussion concerning the remaining members of the Blood Pack, but Erin was persistent. Erin knew that. I excused myself and told Wyatt to handle the meeting. "I'm coming there. Wait for me," I said, excusing myself from the Alphas in my office. I bought two of my warriors; both trackers specialize in scent tracking. When I reached the mall, the two immediately got to work as I searched for my