We departed that afternoon, ready for however many days we might be out there.Looke didn't agree to come right away until Thorran demanded it and he noticed Alpha Archer was also coming. Naturally, he wants to impress the other Alpha, putting his hatred toward me aside. If hatred is even the right word. It sure seems like he feels that way, with the way he ignores me and almost seethes in my presence.Drayton seems nervous about coming, but would never disobey Thorran. Neither of the two Assassin's know anything about what we are doing. All Thorran told them was that they were tracking something, and they were there for backup only.I'm just pleased Thorran trusts me enough to bring me along. It's important he trusts me. Especially since we are mates, and I'm planning to tell him on this trip.Hopefully, we will get some time alone.Archer walks at the front of the group, tracking in a way I don't understand and he hasn't been willing to talk about yet. Looke is behind him, avoiding

By the time Thorran and Archer arrived, I was beyond fuming.It was stupid of me to bring Looke along. Here I was, convinced I would be able to get on Looke's side, so we could have a friendship despite how he feels about me. He helped me get here, to meet my mate. I can understand why he is so spiteful, however, his bitterness has gone too far.I sat down on a warm rock, trying to enjoy the sun as far from Looke as I could when Archer and Thorran emerged from the bush, Archer looking beyond pleased within himself. "We found some footsteps up ahead.""It's not definitive but it's the only clue we have," Thorran says, trying to remain realistic. It's obvious he doesn't want to be let down again.I give him a soft smile, which he returns warmly.We set off on our walk not long after. Archer is keen on the track of Thorran's mother, however, it seems everyone else is disheartened. I walk in front of Thorran, looking over my shoulder every few minutes to whisper something reassuring, or t

I feel guilty seeming so relieved.Shinee lets me go, and I fall into Thorran's arms. When I look up at him, he smiles down at me, as if he isn't regretful, however, I know It can't have been easy to completely disregard ever being able to commit to finding his mother again. I'm going to have to make it up to him, however, I doubt anything will come close to that."Noble of you, Thorran," Shinee says, and for a moment, when I turn back around to glance at him, I see a hint of sadness. Maybe it's because he knows his mate would never do the same for him. As much as I despise him, that even makes me feel somewhat sad."Not noble, but it was an easy decision," Thorran comments, not removing his arm from around me, which I'm grateful for.Shinee watches us pointedly."Considering your mother doesn't want anything to do with you, I would say that was the best decision," Shinee mutters, walking to stand behind us. He puts his hands on both of our shoulders, ready to transport us both back t

It feels good to have no worries.Thorran and I had a swim in the sea and a walk down the beach as the sun began to set. As dusk falls me, we moved to a restaurant on the beach. It's surprisingly busy here, people laughing and talking amongst each other as they drink and eat. Everything here feels so calm, the people enjoying themselves with no worries on their shoulders.Naturally, everyone stares blatantly at Thorran, whispering between each other as they try to decipher whether Thorran is actually the Alpha of the Discipline Pack or not. Luckily, no one comes up to him to ruin our meal."This place is so nice," I comment once Thorran and I got our drinks. He sits opposite me, looking incredible. His skin his glowing under the lights above us, his dark eyes warm and twinkling."It's a facade.""What do you mean facade?" I question, nearly choking on the water I was sipping. Facade? This place looks so easy going, the people here polite having not even come up to Thorran yet. No one

At first, I didn't know if he was serious.A half smile slipped onto my face as I readied myself to turn him down. To let him know this isn't me admitting to him that I love him, and want to be with him over Thorran. However, it doesn't seem that that idea was flirting with his mind, as an almost sinister expression moves across his face. I freeze, realising this might not be as innocent as I first assumed."I just thought we could talk is all. I would like to fix things," I murmur, leaning he palms of my hands against the office desk. Looke takes a few steps forward, folding his arms over his chest. In that moment, I looked into his eyes and felt genuine fear."Things will be fixed. I guarantee it. After this, Thorran will see what a whore you are," I hear him growl. Immediately I sense what he is about to do.He is going to do something truly horrible to me."Looke please, we can talk about this," I say, moving around the desk to the other side. He remains opposite me, looking at me