Gonzalo's POV
After being released from the dungeon, I made my way towards Alpha Michael, acknowledging the guards. He greeted me with a stern but neutral expression, his eyes assessing me carefully.
"Alpha Gonzalo," he began, "I understand you wish to speak with Ruby."
I nodded, a mix of nervousness and determination building inside me. "Yes, Alpha Michael. I need to talk to her."
He turned to Ruby, who stood nearby, and asked, "Ruby, would you like to have a conversation with Alpha Gonzalo?"
She looked at me, her eyes a whirlwind of emotions, before she responded, "Yes, I'll talk to him."
Alpha Michael nodded and then said, "I'll leave you two alone."
As he walked away, I took a deep breath, mustering the courage to face Ruby. She shifted back into her human form, her gaze still guarded.
"What do you have to say?" she asked, her voice a mix of curiosity and apprehension.
Gonzalo's POVI returned to the Moon Shade pack, the weight of the upcoming competition and the encounter with Ruby still heavy on my mind. As I reached my cabin, I noticed Teresa was nowhere to be found. A growing sense of dread gnawed at me, and I knew I had to find her.I quickly reached out to one of my pack members, Daniel, who had a keen eye for Teresa's movements. "Daniel, have you seen Teresa?"Daniel hesitated for a moment, then responded, "Yes, Alpha. I saw her heading towards the dungeon where we're holding her father, Drako."I clenched my fists, anger boiling within me. I knew that Teresa's intentions were far from pure. "Thank you," I said, trying to mask the intensity of my emotions."Fucking bitch," I muttered under my breath as I made my way to my car, the engine roaring to life as I drove with determination toward the dungeon.The dungeon was a grim place, echoing with the cries of
Gonzalo's POVI returned to my cabin, the conversation with Teresa still fresh in my mind. The air was thick with tension and uncertainty, and I knew I had to confront the complicated circumstances that had brought us together. As I entered, Teresa was undressing, the soft glow of the cabin barely illuminating her figure.In that moment, desire and frustration mingled within me. I wrapped my arms around her from behind, allowing our lips to meet in a passionate kiss. But abruptly, she pushed me away, leaving me bewildered and annoyed."I have something to tell you," I said, my voice serious. "Meet me in the main room when you're done."With that, I turned and left, giving her the space she needed to collect herself. The air felt charged with tension as I made my way to the main room. I knew this conversation would determine the course of our relationship.Minutes later, Teresa joined me in the main room, he
Gonzalo's POVThe search for Teresa had consumed the Moon Shade pack, but she remained missing. Frustration gnawed at me as we searched the territory, her disappearance a puzzle that needed solving. In my increasing frustration, I decided to confront Drako, seeking answers in the very heart of the matter.I strode into the dungeon, the cold air wrapping around me as I approached Drako's cell. His calculating eyes met mine, feigning innocence. I was done with the jokes; I needed to get to the truth."Where is Teresa?" I demanded, my voice sharp with impatience.Drako acted surprised, a mask of confusion slipping over his face. "Teresa? Why would I know where she is?""Cut the crap," I snapped, losing my patience. "Tell me where she is and what you and your daughter are planning."Drako feigned innocence, but I saw through his facade. "Gonzalo, my boy, you've moved from no longer loving my daughter to
Gonzalo's POVI stepped into my cabin, weariness weighed me down like a heavy cloak. The day had been long and weird, and I could feel the fatigue settling into my bones. The air inside was thick with the scent of anticipation and uncertainty. It was a reminder of the challenges that lay ahead.But as I inhaled, something felt off. A faint trace of another scent lingered, one that shouldn't have been there. My senses heightened, and I cautiously made my way through the cabin.Pushing open the bedroom door, my eyes widened at the sight before me. Helene, my pack member, was on the bed, only half dressed. Surprise and irritation knitted my brows together."What the hell are you doing here?" I demanded, my tone sharp with irritation.Helene stood up, a knowing smile playing on her lips as she approached me. "You look exhausted. I thought I might be of help," she said, her voice carrying a suggestive tone.
Gonzalo's POVMy heart raced as Teresa stood before me, her expression unreadable. The relief of seeing her safe and sound was tinged with the fear of what she had witnessed. I instinctively rushed to her side, scanning her body for any signs of harm."Are you okay? Where have you been? We've been looking everywhere for you," I asked, my concern was evident, and even if I was pretending, I was sure that I wasn't showing it.She looked at me, her face plain, and repeated her question, her voice steady, "Who were you talking to? Who did you ask to leave?"I sighed, momentarily torn between revealing the recent events and protecting her from unnecessary worry. But I knew I couldn't hide the truth forever. "It's not important. What's important is that you're here and you're okay," I reassured her, brushing off her question."Are you okay, Teresa?" I asked again, attempting to shift the focus away
Ruby's POV"Can't you postpone it by another month?" I implored, frustration evident in my voice, as my father and I walked through the hallways of our pack hall.He glanced at me, his expression kind but resolute. "Ruby, do you truly believe that another month would provide clarity to your heart? We've been through this. Delaying the inevitable won't bring peace."I felt a pang of unease, trying to deal with the internal struggle that had become a constant companion. The thought of facing the competition, of having to choose, weighed heavily on my mind."If you want to continue dealing with this uncertainty inside your head about two powerful Alphas, then yes, deciding in a month's time after the competition is a valid path," he continued, his words a reminder of the choices before me.I held my head, frustration and confusion swirling within me. "Look, I know. I can see that you've not been
Ruby's POVAs my frustration and confusion mounted, I found myself clutching my necklace, a token that held a piece of my past, a connection to someone who once meant something to me. I remembered giving the other half of this necklace to Alpha Ralph, a symbol of trust and affection."He doesn't deserve it," I muttered under my breath, my mind battling the tangled emotions within me."Who?" a voice suddenly echoed in the room. Startled, I turned to see my mother, Elsa, standing there. I hadn't noticed her entering, and her presence irritated me even more."I didn't notice when you came in," I replied, my tone lacking enthusiasm, making it clear I didn't want her there."Who were you referring to?" Elsa asked again, coming closer to me. I sighed and discreetly placed the necklace back inside the wardrobe."I wasn't talking to you, Mother," I said, walking back to the window, my back turn
Ruby's POVThe forest blurred around me as I sprinted, trying to outrun the hurricane of emotions. My skin tingle with the sensation of sweat and adrenaline, and the rustling leaves sang a chaotic tune, clearly showing the mess that I was in.I glanced back and saw a wolf, immense and powerful, chasing me. Fear surged through my veins, my instincts urging me to shift into my own wolf form for protection. But something was amiss; I couldn't connect with the wolf within me.I tried desperately to shift, to connect with my own wolf, to reach out to an instinct that would save me, but my connection with my wolf seemed severed. Panic surged within me, making my heart race even faster.The wolf closed in, and just as I stumbled and fell, expecting sharp fangs to pierce my skin, something unexpected happened. The wolf spoke."Why are you running from me, Ruby, after all that I've done for you?" The w