Cold.Broken.Tired.These three words perfectly described how I felt, laying on the floor wishing I never jumped on the idea of getting married Damon when I found out he was my mate. My decision to marry Damon had been driven by desperation, by a longing for something better, I was tired of the physical abuse from my father and my stepmother that I eagerly agreed to marry him because I thought I was finally going to have a better life, a life where I don't get to sleep with one eye open, a life where every single thing I say or do won't be misunderstood, a life where my happiness, my health and my opinion actually mattered.But I got something else. Something perfectly similar to what I was running from. My wolf wasn't that strong to withstand the pain and heartbreak if I reject him so the thought actually crossed my mind but Ii never really dwelled on it. The walls were getting colder each passing minute so I knew the it was going to be night soon. This room had no window as it was

I paced back and forth in the store, my heart pounding with frustration as I listened to Victor's angry voice on the other end of the line. He sounded like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.“Calm the fuck down, Victor,” I snapped into the phone, trying to keep my own emotions in check. “Where are you?”There was a tense silence before Victor finally responded, his voice strained with anger. “Back in Gemini.”My stomach churned with dread at his words. “Back in Gemini? Please tell me you didn't go to the mansion,” I pleaded, feeling a surge of panic rising within me. “You know what? I'll be there in thirty.”I hung up the phone and quickly grabbed grab my bag, my mind racing with worry. I knew Victor was hot-headed and impulsive, and the thought of him confronting Damon alone sent a shiver down my spine. I had to get to him before things escalated any further.I hurried over to where Cecil was, my heart still racing.“Hey, I'm really sorry, but I have to go, somethin

Her words really caught me off guard, they pulled at my heartstrings. “I thought you were happy, that the Alpha is going to change and everything. But now, I'm rooting for someone else, someone who's going to take care of you and love you.”A tear unconsciously escaped my eye.Her unexpected sentiment touched me deeply. “That's so sweet,” I managed to murmur, my voice barely above a whisper.But then, as if to dispel the tender moment, she continued with her usual matter-of-fact tone. “So, Alpha Victor sent his secretary to get clothes for you for the day, and when your schedule is cleared up, the both of you are going on a shopping spree.”Her abrupt shift in tone brought a small smile to my face. Zara rummaged through the closet once more before triumphantly pulling out a sleek black tie shoulder ruched cami dress. From another bag, she retrieved a pair of white stiletto-heeled sandals adorned with charming bow decor. Lastly, she unwrapped a white retro-inspired underarm should

It was four pm by the time we drive around the city to eat lunch, we soon came back and after paying for the dresses and a new suit for Victor, who was still in the car, I checked for an accommodative semi-expensive hotel to lodge for the night, I finally found ‘ERA’ after a long drive and we'll, it was a three star hotel and was okay, I think. Victor didn't find fault in it, he only asked if I was comfortable staying there and he was if I was. “I'm sorry I didn't do as I had promised” He finally closed his laptop for the day and rubbed his eyes. I continued drying my hair, still in the hotel's grey robe still on me. “It's okay, no worries. I had fun anyway” “You're not mad at me” He asked, probably surprised that I was nonchalantly drying my hair instead of hurling things at him. I stopped drying my hair for a moment and gave him an are-you-okay look. “I had crabs for lunch so yeah I'm not mad at you” “Are you sure?” He slowly got down from the bed and began unbuttoning his vest.

The men were already here, downstairs and since Damon's study was a bit small to not accommodate them he asked the maids to serve tea outside, at the backyard, near the pool. He had called before they arrived that he wanted a table and chairs outside.After the maids served the tea, I changed into a more free but classic dress that passed across the healthy and wealthy message. I took the wines that Damon had carefully picked out and the files he asked for from his study before going into the kitchen to tell the cook to bring out the cookies as it would soon be served. This was just the usual ritual every year. Tea then cookies the wine, it's in the back of my head.I handed the wines to Zara to keep on the counter and to also bring out the glasses for it.Just immediately Selene Came in, she bowed slightly. “Greetings Luna, Is there anything I can help with?” She only gave Zara a short glance before looking back at me.“Grab the glasses, Zara will handle the wines” I replied Curtly.