Richard was eyeing my reaction but I stayed calm and collected. " And did she send you here?" " No! I came to check up on you. We had such a good time last time," He said. I nodded and stood up. " I think you should leave now," I walked to the door. Richard followed me and held my hands. " I didn't come here on Rachel's behalf, I genuinely just wanted to see how you're doing," he said. " Thank you but you don't have to worry about me," I said firmly. " I'll see you tomorrow," he said and kissed my cheek, before I could respond, he was out of the door. I inhaled deeply as I heard a truck sound and I went outside." Hello, Ambrose," I greeted. " Hi!" he smiled at me cheerfully. I entered his truck and he drove us towards the village. He was drinking a beer and vibing to a song. We drove for ten minutes before we saw a small village in the distance, it looked so lively and stunning, a mariachi band was playing and some people were dancing in the streets. " Are they celebrating so

I woke up a few hours later feeling a little better now. I went downstairs but Azriel was not there. I went to check outside and I saw him in the distance, sitting near the water. I followed him and sat next to him. The sun was about to set along the coast and had a beautiful shade of orange, a smile appeared on my lips as we watched it. " It's beautiful," I whispered. " Indeed," he said, now looking at me for the first time since I joined him. We were silent. I couldn't describe this feeling. It was amazing. " Adira," he called gently. " Don't worry about anything, I'll help you find out the truth about your wolf," " Thank you," " It's most likely you're born from two alphas," he said, and I stared at him. Before I could open my lips to ask, he spoke. " I spoke to an elder who had that theory, however, you might just be the only person in decades to be born from two alphas which makes you a pureblood, and that will come with certain gifts," he said. " What kind?" " Heal

" I just need some time away from you, and everything that comes with you. I think Lucas and I will find a place near the school so that- " " No!" he interrupted me. " No, don't leave me, Adira," he begged. He cupped my face, shaking his head. " I love you so much, I wouldn't survive without you, please. You're everything to me," he was distraught now, saying words of promises. " I'll do anything you want of me except that. If I let go, you won't come back, I just know it," he cried, " Adira, understand that you own me," he pulled me in a long tight embrace and I allowed myself two seconds of pleasure. My wolf was excited that she was close to her mate. " I just need some time to think and regain my trust in you because I don't know how to be with you right now," " Don't leave the estate, please, I- I'll stay away," he decided. I breathed through my mouth and went over to the counter, making some chicken noodles for Azriel. I could feel Wyatt's intense gaze on me but I didn't look

The first thing I did when I woke up was go to Azriel’s room. I pushed the door open and yelped when I saw him in only his boxers. “ Sorry,” I said, turning around to look away but I had already seen and now, the perfect muscular image of his body will be forever imprinted in my mind. “ It’s almost 3 pm, how do you sleep so much,” he said, I debated turning around but did, he was now clothed. I let out a puff of relief. “ I went out with Ambrose last night,” I informed him and he raised an eyebrow at me. “ Wyatt was not happy,” “ Thought so” I sighed. He was rummaging through a drawer. He pulled out odd-looking cigarettes with a satisfied expression on his face. He offered me one and I gave him a disgusted face, “ Let’s not be all high and mighty,” he said, pulling a lighter to light it but he stopped. “ I’ll do this outside,” he cleared his throat. I followed suit, I didn’t want to be alone as I was avoiding Wyatt and his inner circle so I was stuck with him. “ Are you

Adira Chloe and Yang helped me get ready for the party. I wore a beautiful dress and high heels, my hair was done perfectly and so was my make-up. The driver took me to the palace and just like last time, it was a marvel to my eyes. All eyes fell on me when I entered the ballroom and I held their gaze. I didn’t want to look timid or intimidated by them because I knew these were high senates of the pack and other alphas were in attendance. My eyes found my mate instantly and his awe gaze was on me. I was about to take a step further when Richard Tarion walked over to me. I heard Wyatt’s low growl but still politely greeted Richard. “ You look beautiful,” he said. “ Indeed,” My mate approached us, he was glaring at Richard. Wyatt pecked my lips and I didn’t pull away. I missed him so badly, I missed being kissed and touched by him. " Stay away from my mate," he whispered to Richard and linked my arm with his. My eyes caught Azriel among the people watching us with inquisitivenes