[Travis’s POV]I watched as Marissa made her way out of the building, leaving me utterly alone with all the dead hunters, which were beginning to smell. Even though I knew I shouldn’t follow her, I couldn’t stop the urge to know exactly what she was up to.‘Ace,’ I called through mindlink, deciding it was best to get these bodies taken care of before more hunters arrived. ‘I need you to do me a favor.’‘What is it, Alpha?’ Ace’s concerned voice responded.‘There is a pub on main street that needs to be…cleaned.’ I said, showing him an image of the pub itself and then the dead bodies. ‘You and a few others come and take care of this for me.’ I continued.‘Are you alright?’ Ace asked immediately, his concern radiating through our link. ‘What happened?’‘I’ll explain later.’I didn’t have much time. Otherwise, I feared that Marissa would disappear entirely and then I would have to wait an unforeseeable amount of time to find her again.‘Just get it done.’With that, I cut off our connect

[Marissa’s POV]The room around me grew silent as Travis’s words settled. He was a father... a father.. meaning that he was Kayden’s father. Although I had a feeling that was the case, given my mark that glowed brightly on Travis’s neck and the undeniable connection I felt to him, hearing those words shook me to my core."Wait, wait, wait," Kim said, her eyes growing wide. "Repeat that.""I said," Travis beamed, his eyes flashing with pride. "I’m a father."For a moment, no one spoke as Kim and I continued trying to make sense of what Travis was saying."Holy shit!" Kim laughed, rushing forward and wrapping her tiny arms around both of us. "Congratulations, big lug!"Tensing, I tried to break free of the overly invasive hugging that was happening. Sure, this was a big moment, I got it, but now wasn’t the time to celebrate. Kayden was trapped in Davison’s clutches, and if I didn’t get back soon, there was no telling what that insane bastard would do to him."What’s wrong, Marissa?" Kim

[Travis’s POV]"Daddy?" Kayden repeated, giving me a look of confusion. "But uncle Davison said...""Nothing that man has said can be trusted."I fought to push back the anger that was building in me at hearing Kayden call that bastard uncle. Sure, he was biologically his uncle, but as far as I was concerned, that man wasn’t a part of my family."Okay." Kayden murmured, pressing his lips together. "Where’s mommy?""How about we go get her?" I suggested.Pulling Kayden closer to myself, I began to move, making my way out of the room and back into the hall where Thomas and Kim were waiting."Oh my goodness!" Kim squealed the minute her eyes found the child in my arms. "You look just like your mommy!"Rushing forward, Kim placed her hands on either side of Kayden’s cheeks and began to squeeze."I think he looks like me." I countered, though when I looked at him I saw a lot of Marissa. "Anyway, could you stop trying to pop him like a pimple?""Who is trying to do what?" Kim demanded, step

[Travis’s POV]“Before I tell you what led to you losing your memories, I want to tell you a story. Please just listen to it before asking any questions, okay?”“Okay,” Marissa responded, nodded solemnly. “Tell me.”“There once was a boy. A boy who was destined for greatness, at least that is what his father said. The boy was kept locked away from the world so that he could learn to seal off his emotions and think rationally.” I began as images of my childhood began to attack me. Closing my eyes, I let the words begin to flow from me as if I wasn’t the one telling the story, but instead listening…Despite the father’s insistence that the boy needed to be cold as ice, his mother wouldn’t allow that to happen. In all the hate and darkness the boy endured, she was the only light that kept him from falling down.His mother was a kind woman who was full of love. She even gave it to the boy's father, even after he beat her daily. To the woman, the man was her mate, whom the moon goddess gav

[Marissa’s POV]"Come on now, open wide." Travis ordered, holding a spoon full of vegetable soup in front of Kayden.As I watched Kayden do as Travis asked and then Travis feed him, I felt my heart growing full. It was such a sweet and simple scene, but it just seemed so natural."Mommy, next." Kayden ordered, snapping out of my daze. "Say ah!"Letting a small smile play across my lips, I shook my head as Travis prepared to attempt to feed me too."No, no," I said quickly, holding up my hand. "I’m okay, really. You need all the food to grow big and strong like your daddy. " I continued."But…" Kayden pouted."No buts, young man." I countered, reaching out and squeezing his hand. "Mommy is okay, really.""You shouldn’t push your mom." Travis tried "Come now, let’s finish dinner and then get a bath. How does that sound?""Okay!"Letting out a sigh of relief, I sat back in my chair and watched as Kayden devoured the rest of his meal. Once finished, he allowed Travis to carry him off towa