Titus POV. It has been two years since I found and lost my mate, Destinee Shaw. I know she is alive, otherwise I’m sure I would have felt her die. We know the bond binds us because of who her wolf is, and so I have tried my best to stay away from Crystal. However, last week, I woke up naked next to her, not remembering anything. I questioned her, and she told me what happened. The scent of our arousal lingered in the room. Orion told me I was drunk, and he tried to stop me, but I pushed him out and blocked him. The guilt eats at me for what I have done and knowing Destinee would have felt it. Hanging my head in shame at the betrayal and pain I have caused, I know I am not worthy of the bond; I have failed my mate, failed to protect her from harm and pain. For the past two years, I have drunk to ease the ache of the bond, but it doesn’t help. Does Destinee feel the same way? Will I ever find her again? These questions plague my mind daily and it is driving me insane. Orion whimpers

Titus POV. Reading the information that we already knew was frustrating, not much is known about Aura and the only person who knows the truth is Destinee. Turning my gaze out of the window of the jet, the sun is making its descent towards the horizon. We will land in half an hour, then we have a three-hour drive to the last known sighting of Destinee. Releasing a sigh, my mind wonders to her. Orion whines in my head. He is agitated and wants to be with his mate. I pulled out my phone to see the picture that was taken of her from a distance. She was stepping out of a bar called ‘The Eclipse Bar’ so that is our first stop. If she is masking her scent, then we will watch from a distance. She is like a ghost; she is hard to find and if she is a flight risk. If she knows we are here for her, she will bolt again. I am going to have to approach this differently, especially since she has been betrayed by me and her pack. Aura is savage, and it’s no wonder. It is rumoured even though she is

Titus POV.Sitting watching Destinee’s sleeping form, I’m calm and I knew at that moment that this beautiful she-wolf holds my heart and soul.“Our mate is beautiful when she sleeps, but I know she will be a firecracker when she wakes up.” Orion is watching her through my eyes and he is awestruck by her.“She is. We can only hope she gives us a chance, Orion. If she doesn’t then it will be the downfall of our pack.” Orion huffs at my words.“No, it won’t be me she needs to give a chance, it’s you. If she doesn’t I won’t help you. You caused this Titus, it’s time you became the Alpha you need to be, the better Alpha. If not for her, but for you.” He tells me. I roll my eyes at him and his divine wisdom, traitor.I stand and move to the side of the bed and grasp her hand in mine. Sparks dance in my palm. I will never tire of this feeling. Sitting next to her, I rub a little circle over her knuckles with my thumb.“I’m so sorry Destinee, I will spend the rest of my life making it up to yo

Titus POV. Aura started to shift in my arms, and I had to drop her. Before she hit the floor, she shifted and stood up tall, shaking out her fur. She growled in my face. She bares her teeth and saliva drips down her fangs as she roars in my face. Aura has grown enormously in the past two years. She is beautiful. A whimper comes from behind her and she snaps her head round facing Crystal. She slowly turns her big furry body to face Crystal, she stalks towards her. Her head was low, and she was snarling at her. She stalks her slowly with purpose, like she is her prey, with one goal to take Crystal out. She stops a foot away from her. “I can smell my mate on you,” Aura speaks. I hear a gasp beside me and see Kendra has covered her mouth. Knowing that Aura has spoken aloud. No wolf can do that, but she can. We have so much to learn from her. Crystal whimpers. “I…I am his chosen.” My eyes widen. “Let me out. I will kill her. She is not my fucking chosen. Titus, you fucking moron.” O

Destinee POV.I wake to birds chirping and a bright sun. Blinking, I see I’m in a forest. I ran again last night after my encounter with Alpha Asshole. Standing up, I dust my hands on my jeans and walk back.“Destinee.” Aura speaks softly. I have nothing to say to her right now.“Please Babe, I’m sorry.” Again, I don’t answer her. I keep walking. “Fine, don’t speak. I will do it.” I rolled my eyes at her.“Look, what I said last night I am truly sorry, but understand I have wanted my mate for years and being close to him is making me want him more. There’s nothing I can do about it. I shouldn’t have pulled rank on you last night. I was wrong.” Sighing at her words, I keep walking.The mind link opens and the frantic voice of Sadia flitters in. “Destinee, where are you?” I huff shit.“I’m ok, I needed to clear my head. Last night, I slept in the forest. I’m on my way back. Everything ok?” I ask, feeling guilty for having her worry about me.“No, Titus came back last night and trashed t