From Alessia's POVThe sound of a tree branch cracking woke me from my sleep. I opened my eyes and saw the silhouette of a creature standing just a few feet in front of me. I slowly sat up to find out it was a baby bear. I froze in fear, my heart racing. Where there was a baby, there was a mama.Taking a deep breath, I stood to my feet and slowly backed away, trying not to make any sudden movements. I eventually reached a safe distance and watched as the bear cub scampered away. I sighed in relief, thankful for my luck.I glanced around, trying to see if any traces of trails might lead to civilization, which made me laugh because the only form of civilization I knew was that of the Crestview pack. Crestview was a small town but the only place I had ever known. I had never ventured far from there, and the thought of being so lost was daunting.I stood there for a moment, contemplating whether I should go back. I thought about Jackie and wondered if she knew what had happened. I had alwa

From Daunte's POVThree days after Adam had left, I had found nothing regarding recent car accidents. That was until I looked deeper and found three that didn't make sense. After looking into them further, only one stood out, at which point I needed a second opinion. I had reached out to Hector and asked him to look into them further. Hector found that they required a more detailed investigation.I had sent over all the research to High Councilman Adam, and within six hours, I had received a phone call from Evangeline herself.(Flashback)Ring ring ringI glanced at the alarm clock; it read four in the morning. These last few weeks, I couldn't sleep without my phone going off, and things had worsened since I started digging into this mystery girl."Hello," I said as I picked up the phone."Alpha Daunte, forgive me for calling so early, but we need you to come to Egypt immediately." Evangeline's voice came through on the other end of the phone."Why the urgency?" I asked, sitting up in

From Alessia's POVI felt something off the entire night. I couldn't sleep. I kept going back to the window and staring at the moon. Something about this year's wolf moon just pulled me to it. It seemed unreal; the more it pulled, the more I wanted to run.I stood there momentarily, then turned to glance at the clock on the bedside table, four AM. Why I was awake this early was beyond me. Mentally, I was exhausted. Emotionally, I was drained, and physically, I knew my body could not take anymore. All I wanted was a place to rest and be myself. I wanted a place to mourn the losses I never had a chance to, but I also wanted a place to be free. Free of all the rules and not having to worry about the consequences of not wanting anything more than a simple life, if that was even a thing.Sighing, I made my way to the restroom and decided to take a quick shower. After undressing and stepping into the warm water, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Trying to relax was something I yearned

From Alessia's POVI didn't know what to say or think. I was now standing in front of this handsome man who turned out to be an Alpha and my mate.Was this a joke? How could the goddess do this? Why would she do this after everything I already went through?"Alessia, are you alright?" Alpha Daunte's voice brought me out of my thoughts."Yes, Alpha, forgive me. I- I was just... I'm sorry," I replied, lowering my eyes to the ground so as not to stare into his eyes."First of all, it's Daunte, ashante mon ami, and secondly, you never have to apologize to me," he said. His words were soft yet filled with love and compassion.I nodded but didn't say anything when he suddenly stepped closer."Please don't look down. It hurts me to see you like this," he said, reaching for my face. His touch sent a shiver down my spine that I had never felt before.I looked up at him and saw him smiling. "What is so funny?" I asked."Nothing. I am just happy to meet my mate finally," he replied.I froze at th

From Daunte's POVI hadn't slept the entire night. I kept going over the file that Dominic had given me. The more I read, the more it angered me. I couldn't believe she had gone through so much in eighteen years and survived. She was stronger than she thought.I had just closed the file when my phone rang. I glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Hector."Miss me already," I answered."You fucken wish," he replied."To what do I owe the pleasure of this early call?" I replied with a light chuckle."Open your fuckin door, and you'll find out," he said, hanging up the call. Then suddenly, I heard a loud banging. I smiled as I shook my head and went to the front door. Upon opening, I found Hector and Maliyla getting out of their car along with Penthesilea."What the fuck are you all doing here and so early at that?" I said as I walked toward them."We came to see our favorite Uncle, didn't we, Princess?" Maliyla replied as she hugged me and handed me Penthesila."How are you?" I asked h