The night was spent cuddling and star gazing. Alex did not try to make any moves on me and I was thankful for that. After all the hiking and all, my body was too spent to engage in anything else physical. So, we just held each other tight as the night breeze blew over us and we were both fast asleep.The next day we packed up all of our belongings, which was not much to be fair. Then we trekked our way down to the car. I could not believe how much time it had taken for us to climb the trail the first time. The walk down was nothing compared to what it had been when going up. I wasn't complaining though, it was a new experience for me and an exciting one for that matter.When we got to the car, I had the feeling that my adventure was coming to an end. I was kind of sad but happy at the same time. It would be nice to have a soft bed to lay on and the promise of a hot shower.We climbed in the car and Alex started the engine. The drive back to the castle was a bit longer than expected bu

Alex POVI was in the middle of a meeting with Leo and my most trusted border patrol guards when the scent of my mate enveloped me. My beast purred in delight.A moment later, the door to my office burst open and Linda arrived, panting hard.She seemed to be having trouble catching her breath, so I got up to approach her, but before I could take more than a step forward, she blurted out, "You can't destroy it!"I stopped dead in my tracks, my mind going blank as I tried processing what she was talking about."You can't destroy what?" I asked, confused.Linda took a deep, calming breath before saying, "The Elysium Poison . You can't destroy it. Without it, I can't produce the cure. The poison has been spreading in the city and I have been trying to make the antidote. The poison itself is my only hope. " She explained, making me furrow my brows." Your only hope?" I asked and she nodded." Yes, I will have to study the poison and understand it well before I can produce an antidote. As I

Alex's emotions were raw and strong. I could feel them all over the place. Something was definitely eating him up. When I felt him coming back to the house, I ran to him, hugging him. Despite asking him severally what was wrong, he didn't tell me and kept insisting that he wanted me in his arms. When he kissed me, I allowed him to. And it was intense, unlike his normal kisses. I could taste his desperation and hunger. He then pushed me to the sofa, kissing my neck. I was scared because this wasn't Alex, he would never force me.I tried to resist but his beast growled in protest." He is unstable. You should comfort him." My wolf, Melody said at the back of my mind.Choosing to listen to her, I allowed Alex to do as he pleased. I caressed his back soothingly as he ravaged my mouth.After a few minutes, the kisses turned passionate and I could tell that my Alex was back ."Alex?""I am sorry. I...I just lost it." He said, getting off me."What happened?"He sighed and closed his eyes, l

" You didn't kill them? But how? You are the only person here?" Valeria questioned but I shrugged. That was the truth anyways, I didn't kill them with my bare hands." Valeria, enough with your questions. She doesn't seem too well. We should head back to the pack." Leo suggested.I pulled away from Alex before walking the opposite direction." What are you doing? Come back home with me." Alex called, his words making me halt in my movement." Home..." I mumbled, the word feeling familiar yet too unfamiliar from my lips." Linda..." Alex started but I cut him off before he could say anything else." I need to think, Alex, I'll be back later." I replied. Honestly, I hoped that they could leave me alone. I wanted to be alone and think, perhaps moan my loss and I couldn't do that with them keeping their eyes on me." I know you are angry with me but can you stop being unreasonable Linda?" Alex questioned, his words rubbing me the wrong way." Unreasonable huh? Do you think I am being unre

Alex POV" You should know Alex, Linda is my friend and I don't want her getting hurt. You should also know that the land needs her. I don't care what you have between that woman and you, just make sure you handle the situation well." Valeria barked at me. I could see the disappointment in her eyes.Yes, I know that I fucked up big time but I thought Rosabella was dead. I never knew she lived, much less have a son for me.I can count the number of times Rosabella and I were intimate. If she was pregnant back then, why didn't she tell me about this? And why did she have to wait until now to come back? It's like her appearance was timely. Just when I was planning to announce Linda and my mate and the Lycan Queen, she comes back with a son?Why did she leave in the first place and why didn't she try contacting me all those years?I don't buy her bullshit that she lost her memory that night and only recovered then just now. How strategic, Just after finding my mate? " You Know that I'll