Fifty Four

NATHALIE

I knew I might later succumb to the willpower of the mate bond but I was not about to let that happen or at least, I had to hold on for as long as possible. I had to hold on. For my pack. for my Father and even for myself.

As I lay in bed, tossing and turning, my thoughts consumed me. Should I give them another chance? Was it possible for someone to truly change? The answer eluded me, but one thing was certain - I needed to listen to my instincts and follow my heart, no matter how difficult it may be.

I woke up to a soft knock on my door. Rubbing my eyes sleepily, I glanced at the clock and realized it was still dark outside. Who could be visiting at this hour? Cautiously, I made my way to the door and peeked through the peephole. To my surprise, it was Leo, one of the triplet alphas, standing outside with a basket in his hands. Confusion mingled with anger as I opened the door, not sure what to expect from him. I looked around to be sure that the noise didn't wake any of th