Karica's POVI settled in the faraway seat from him. His imposing presence was something I wanted to avoid, even for a few hours if that was possible. My heart hurt as if someone had filled it with thorns. I was an emotional wreck, stuck with a man I had wronged because I didn't want a mate like him in the first place. Closing my eyes I let the pain wash over me. Memories of Adiyan swirled in my brain while the scent of my mate infused every inch of my body. I could hear the steady beat of his heart even when he was sitting a few seats away from me and was busy on a call, giving instructions. A memory suddenly hit me. It was two years ago and although I had been living with Adiyan and Hasrim's family for a year now, I avoided him. My brother met Hasrim years ago when he went to a summer camp in the East Continent. They became best pals in the three months they spent together but kept their friendship discreet. My father didn't like us mingling with humans. So when I needed to hide

Xynathius's POVWe left the interrogation room so police officers could question Karica alone. This was not what I wanted, to leave her alone but we needed to build trust and I knew she would behave. Warlow's jurisdiction covered half of the East Continent meaning we wouldn't have any trouble shutting this case unless Karica decided to go against us. We were taken to another room and Karica's boy toy followed. For a mere human, he had some balls to do and keep doing what he was after I almost killed him. His animosity-filled eyes were scrutinising me. "What threats have you been giving her? You should be ashamed of yourself and be put behind bars," he sneered, the disgust he held was the most evident emotion he was portraying. Kamryn threateningly growled from beside me but I held up my hand for him to not get involved. We were here to sort this shit out, not drag it. "She always belonged to me from the beginning. You were just a passing rebellious phase and it's over," I calmly a

Xynathius's POVThat woman had me frustrated; sexually, emotionally, physically. Every time I stared into those gorgeous verdant eyes of hers, there was this pull where I wanted to bend her over that seat and bury myself inside her. And then she would remind me that I had no place in her heart. Making me say words I never even dreamt I would say to my mate. Tearing myself away from her I strode off and slumped in a seat beside Kamryn. He was busy on his phone but I knew he was listening to our conversation for he curiously side-glanced at me. "What?" I asked in frustration, turning my face away from him. "Nothing," he shrugged and clucked his tongue. "Out with it, Kamryn. I am not in the mood," I furiously exclaimed, placing my elbow on the seat rest I positioned my chin on my bent hand. "Don't go down this road Xyni. It's not who you are, no matter what she has done, be the bigger man and let it go. And start your life with her. She has ended her past today and you should bury

Karica's POVThis never-ending night was a torture and I needed a distraction after everything I had been through in the last 24 hours. Instead of fleeing to my room, I headed for the kitchen while trying to hook in the emotional storm my mate had stirred up in me. The kitchen was dark and quiet and I didn't need to turn on the lights to make my way to the glass cabinet where they kept wine. Grabbing open the cabinet door I extracted the strongest bottle and clutched it to my heart. For once I needed this pain in my heart to lessen, for this guilt consuming me whole to vanish. A temporary refuge was what I sought tonight and alcohol was the ultimate solution.I was a bad drinker, I drank very little so I had a very low tolerance for alcohol. And today I wanted to drink till I would pass out and forget this dystopian world around me. Tip-toeing back to my room so I wouldn't wake anyone up, I opened my room's door. Placing the bottle on the bed I took off the heavy coat and my dress a

Karica' POVThis was going to turn awkward, I knew she wanted to talk about last night and whatever they had going on, but I certainly didn't yearn to be in the middle. She had finally lifted her head and met my gaze, her eyes were red, and I knew she had been crying. "Selia, whatever it is. It's between you and the Alpha, keep me out of it," I firmly told her before she could get any funny ideas that I was going to make her life miserable or she would think of making mine. I had enough problems to deal with and had no time for hers as well. Melsine sensed the tension between us and she shifted uncontrollably in her seat, seeming a little guilty but keeping quiet. I placed the spoon down, my appetite was gone. "I only wished to apologise, I didn't know you were his mate. Everyone told me you were a new maid. I don't know the reason why he is treating you the way he is but I was only following orders. It's not my intention to hurt you or cause a rift between two fated mates."Her