All Chapters of Once His Mate, Now His Rival: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Amber shot to her feet and bolted out of the room, Jessie crying as she ran close behind her.She reached Jason's room and pushed the door open, praying he would still be on his bed.That's when she saw it.The empty sheets.The shattered window.The shards of glass glittering across the floor.But no Jason.Her knees buckled, and she collapsed to the ground as tears streamed down her face."No! Not my boy!" she cried, her voice cracking with pain. "Please, no!"She squeezed her eyes shut, praying this was just a nightmare, that she'd wake up and find Jason safe and sound in his bed.But when she opened her eyes, nothing had changed.The sheets were still empty.The glass was still broken.And Jason was still gone.With trembling hands, she grabbed her phone and dialed Jessie's number.Jessie answered on the first ring. "Hey baby. Missing me already?""He's gone, Jess… I...I can't find him anywhere," Amber sobbed, her voice barely holding together."Whoa, slow down, honey. What do you

"I know you're hurting and can't wait to see your son, but we really have to get some sleep," Jessie said softly, glancing at the clock on the wall. It was 2.am in the morning, and there was still no sign of Damon yet. Amber stood in the middle of the room, her fingers running through her hair as she paced restlessly. "Come on, Bree. You can't keep doing this to yourself. It's past two in the morning, for crying out loud. You need to rest. We all do." Amber turned toward her friend, her eyes weary but still refusing to give in. "I'm sorry, Jess, but I just can't sleep right now." Jessie sighed and stepped closer. "Then what of Jessie? Look at her, she's just a kid. She shouldn't have have to stay up worrying like this." Amber's gaze softened as Jessie continued. "I know you're worried about Jason. Believe me, I am too. But right now, we have to trust Damon to bring him back. He said he would, and I choose to believe him. So, for Jason's sake, and for Jessie's, please, try to

Six Hours AgoAll Damon could see was red. His heart pounded fast in his chest as he made his way towards the parked car outside. Every muscle inside him screamed for him to act, to find Jason.He clenched his teeth, pulling out his phone and dialing Jake as he slipped into his car. Jake picked on the first ring, his voice tint with worry, "we found out...""Who?" Damon said, cutting him off. "Who would dare take my boy?"The line went silent for a beat before Jake spoke, his tone shifting. "Nate Martins," he answered, "he's a professional. Hired for jobs like this. He was banished from his pack at the age of fifteen for raping and killing a girl his age. He's being a rogue ever since. Takes any jobs he can get. Thanks to his stunt tonight, I was able to confirm he was behind Miss Black's attack too. I'm sending you all the details we have now."Damon's grip tightened around the phone as his wolf struggled to take over. This was his fault. If only he had send more guards... then non

PRESENTAfter making sure Jason was tucked into bed and fast asleep, Damon placed a soft kiss on his forehead and left the room, quietly closing the door behind him.He found Amber waiting by the door, her face blotched from all the crying."How's he?" She asked as soon as she saw him coming out from the door, trying so hard to hold back her tears."He's fine now," Damon said, gently, "he just need some rest.""Thank you. If it weren't for you I don't know what would have happened to Jason. I'm really grateful.""You don't have to thank me," Damon replied, stepping closer. "Jason's our son. I'd do anything to keep him safe.""I didn't think you were going to come," Amber admitted quietly. "After how I treated you… I half expected you to lash out at me or refuse to help. I'm really glad you showed up."Damon chuckled softly. "You really think that little of me, don't you?"Amber shifted uncomfortable under his gaze. "Maybe."Damon gave a short laugh, stepping closer. "I know our past w

One Week Later"Gosh, Damon looks so good when he's with the kids. Look how easily he's making them laugh," Jessie said, a big smile spreading across her face as she watched Damon play with the children in the living room.Amber followed her gaze. "Yeah, I know, right? I can't believe how easily he connects with them. At this rate, they'll forget I even exist."Jessie turned to her. "Oh, stop being dramatic, Bree. You know damn well that'll never happen. The kids love you just as much as they love their father."Amber sighed. "I know… I'm just worried about how attached they've become to him. At this rate, they might start suggesting he move in with us."Jessie grinned. "And would that really be such a bad thing?"Amber rolled her eyes. "I know what you're trying to do, Jess, and it's not going to work.""Why not?""Because Damon has his own life to live and a pack to lead. And I have mine and the kids', to take care of. So no, it's never going to happen between us.""But it could," J