[Diego’s POV]My eyes grow wide as Rosalie’s question hits me like a ton of bricks. Was she really asking me this right now?No. Not yet. I couldn’t do that yet. That didn’t mean that I didn’t want to.Fuck, I wanted to fuck her in every position possible. I wanted to make her scream my name at the top of her lungs. I wanted to tie her up and have my way with her. I wanted to do everything to her, but I couldn’t, not yet.“No.” I say slowly, causing a look of hurt to flash in Rosalie’s eyes. ‘Listen,” I continue, giving her a stern look. “It isn’t because I don’t want to.”Right now, that was the thing I needed to make the most clear. I wanted her like a fiend wanted their drugs, but to do it now wouldn’t sit right with me, not when there was still the issue of Kate and her family.As far as I knew, she didn’t tell anyone anything, which meant that our engagement was still considered valid. I needed to properly break it off.“Once I’ve annulled my engagement, I will take you.” I say n
[Diego’s POV]I wake up the next morning and sneak out of bed while Rosalie is asleep, then head straight to my father’s office, where he sits doing his morning briefing with Giddeon. When he spots me, he raises a brow, but I’m sure he already has an idea of why I’ve come to see him.“Is this about that woman again?” He asks while Giddeon remains silent. “Didn’t you already legally obligate me to go along with what you wanted?”“I’d like to meet with Wallace.” I say, ignoring his sarcasm. “To discuss annulling the engagement.”At my words, my father’s face falls, and a look of amusement flashes in Giddeon’s eyes while he fights to keep his laughter in check.“You really aren’t wasting any time making a mess for that woman.”“Her name is Rosalie.” I growl, though I too, up until recently, referred to her as that woman. “And she will be the Luna of Moon Storm.”“Sure, sure.” My father sighs, pulling out his cell phone and beginning to dial. “You say that now, but you’re only lost in you
[Rosalie’s POV]I roll over, letting out a contented sigh as I expect to find Diego still asleep beside me. However, his spot on the bed is once again empty and already cold.Feeling a wave of disappointment rush through me, I sit up and look around the room, half expecting to find him there, but the space is empty.“Where did he go now?” I murmur, trying not to feel too lonely.Clearly, I was getting spoiled by him always being near me. This wasn’t good. I couldn’t become dependent on him, not when I didn’t know what the future held for us.‘Isn’t he showing you that he wants to keep you beside him?’ Hana asks me, stirring from her beauty sleep. ‘Why do you keep doubting?’Why? Because in this life, nothing is certain, and I just couldn’t believe that something this good could happen to me. Not to mention, the minute Jason’s pack and family got word of Diego making me his Luna, they would most certainly come for not only me but even him.No matter how you looked at it, I was a burden
[Rosalie’s POV]“What do you say?”Diego’s voice is gentle as he helps me up and then cradles me against his body. Where we touch comes alive with a delicious warmth, and in the moment, I truly feel like everything is going to be okay, despite the look of hatred from the two that watch us.“You can’t be serious!” Wallace growls, his aura erupting from him. “You’re leaving the choice to that woman?”“That woman has a name!” Diego roars.At his words, Wallace flinches while Kate cowers, but the father-daughter duo quickly get themselves together.“I don’t care what her name is.” Wallace says now, his attitude changing completely. “She is not and never will even be a blip on my radar.”Frowning, I try to determine what exactly changed to make him suddenly so cocky, and I quickly get my answer as Diego’s father’s aura presses against my skin.“Charles.” Wallace purrs as the man appears. “You’ve come just in time.”Flinching, I try to ignore the hatred that flashes in Charles’ eyes as he t
[Rosalie’s POV]I stare at the door in front of me while my heart hammers in my chest. Even though I was the one who insisted that I come here and meet with the woman who gave birth to Diego, I couldn’t stop the anxiety that was beginning to grow in me.After finishing with Diego’s father and the mess that had unfolded thanks to Kate and Wallace, I was told to come here. Of course, I didn’t deny the instructions since Diego also wanted to speak to his father privately about something. I could only hope that it wouldn’t lead to a huge mess.Shaking off my unease, I focus on the task in front of me. One battle at a time.Swallowing, I lift a hand and prepare to knock, but stop as the sound of movement from within, and while I remain in place, the door opens and a beautiful woman with long, dark hair and piercing amber eyes stares at me.Her lips, which are painted blood red, are pressed in a line, making it clear that she didn’t think much of me.“You’re her?” She asks, eyeing me up and
[Rosalie’s POV]I don’t speak as Diego’s mother smiles at me. When she smiled, she truly was a beauty, but the ugly that she hid so well ruined that for me.“Then it is settled.” She purrs, getting up and coming toward me. “We will meet after midnight. I will prepare everything from your transportation to your new lodgings.”“That’s fine.” I say, knowing that there was no getting out of this unless I told Diego, but I was sure if I did, she would do something to my mom and her village. “But what about your son?”It was easy enough to say that I would do this, but how was I supposed to escape when he was right beside me?“Leave that to me.” His mother giggles. “I’ll make sure that he doesn’t get in the way.”Nodding, I get up from my seat and give a bow.“Was that everything?” I ask, slowly rising. “Or was there something else you needed with me?”“No, that’s it.” She assures me. “Just remember not to say a word to anyone otherwise…”“I get it.” I hiss through gritted teeth. “My mother
[Rosalie’s POV]My body shivers as Diego stares down at me. Despite knowing that this would be the first and last time this would happen, I can’t stop myself from getting lost in the moment.“Do you know what you’re saying?” He asks, hooking a finger in my shirt and pulling.Gasping, I watch the fabric rip in half, so I’m left with nothing but my pants and bra. I’m sure that Diego can hear my heart, which is hammering in my chest, and that only makes him happier.“It’s like a hummingbird's wings.” He murmurs, pressing his ear between my breasts. “I wonder what it will sound like while I’m fucking you.”Eyes widening, I shiver as he sits up again and pulls my bra down so he can begin to attack my breasts. Moaning, I fight the urge to touch him as he takes my nipples one after another into his mouth so his teeth and tongue can attack them.“Diego,” I breathe.“Say it more.” He urges me, beginning to kiss down my stomach until he is positioned between my legs. “Think of me more until I’m
[Rosalie’s POV]I look from Diego’s mother to Diego as my heart shatters into a million pieces. This was it. I was really leaving and would never see him again. Would he be okay without me? Would he come looking for me? I didn’t know, but a small part of me hoped he did.“Time’s ticking.” Diego’s mother purrs. “Get dressed and come on.”Nodding, I climb off the bed, grabbing my clothes off the ground and quickly pulling them on. “I’m coming.”Once I’m dressed, I follow Diego’s mother out into the hall, where Kate waits wearing nothing but a robe and a look of triumph.“I guess you aren’t as dumb as I thought.” She says, tossing her long, dark hair over her shoulder. “Don’t worry, I won’t hold it against you that you slept with my fiance. Just do me a favor and stay gone.”I don’t bother responding as she shoves her way past me and into the room. After she shuts the door so whatever happens next in there is hidden from the world, I turn and meet Diego’s mother’s gaze."Remember, this i