Chapter 23

Dante's POV

As we approached the driveway, an intoxicating scent enveloped me, striking me like a brick; it was a delightful combination of strawberries and cream.

Mate! Quinn growled possessively in my head.

I was frozen in place. Did Angelique get her wolf already? Was she really my mate after all?

Yes Dante, she is your mate. Her wolf, Kira, is calling out to me, he confirmed.

A surge of warmth spread through my chest. After more than a year of searching, I had finally found my mate. The only concern lingering was how well Angelique would take the news.

David had already granted us permission to enter upon our arrival. Jasmine opened the door, and I anxiously trailed behind her. We made our way through the living room, heading towards the kitchen where David was preparing something that emitted a questionable burning odor. I sincerely hoped that whatever the fuck it was, he didn't have plans to serve it to my mate.

Suddenly, Angelique appeared at the bottom of the staircase, dr