Chapter 5
ALPHA DAMIEN’S POV
I lay on the bed, deep in thought. It felt as if the weight of the world pressed down on me. The wedding was finally over.
Patricia hovered on top of the. Her lips brushed against my ears. She was dressed in red lingerie. Even at that, I wasn’t affected.
“Damien,” she murmured “My love, why are you so distant tonight?”
Her words pulled me from my thoughts. I turned to face her, forcing a weak smile.
“I’m sorry, honey,” I said “I’m just… exhausted.”
She sighed softly “But it’s our wedding night, Damien. Can’t you find it in you to be present with me, if only for a little
while?
Her plea made me feel guilty. I couldn’t have sex with her when my thoughts were filled with images of her daughter. It just… Didn’t feel right.
“I’m sorry.” I repeated “I just… I can’t.”
Patricia’s expression softened. She sat beside me and cuddled up to me “Tell me what’s troubling you.”
I couldn’t tell her what was on my mind. How do I explain to her that her daughter was my mate? How do I explain that ever since I met Cassie, I started to double–think everything, including my marriage?
Instead, I remained silent. I was lost in my own world. Images of Cassie’s face replayed before me time and time again.
Why did fate have to be so complicated sometimes?
I cursed the Moon goddess silently. I blamed her for everything. It was all her fault. She was the one who made this whole thing complicated. If not, the three of us would have been a happy family.
No matter how hard I tried to deny it, I was drawn to Cassie in a way I couldn’t explain. Her aura, her sweet scent, her innocent–looking face they called to me in ways that Patricia never could.
I closed my eyes, envisioning Cassie in front of me. I must be sick. If not, why else couldn’t I get her off my mind? I couldn’t shake the memory of our intimate moment in the bathroom. I want to say that I regret it but deep down, I wanted it to happen again. I couldn’t shake the memory of her soft moans in my ears, the taste of her on my lips. I craved to have her in my hands again – to hold her body close to me. Her curves fit perfectly in my hands. Her body was made for me. I knew exactly where to touch and what to do to make her react. The sound of her being pleasure alone drove me crazy.
I hated her for making me feel this way, moreover thinking about what happened at the temple today. I had been hesitant during my wedding vows. What was I thinking? I could have messed everything up. It was because I wanted to give me and Cassie a chance but I knew it wasn’t possible. I looked at Patricia beside me. She was already–fast asleep.
I know I had to reject her as soon as possible before she destroyed the future I intended to build with her mother.
I turned off the bedside lamp and settled into bed, trying to get some sleep. For what seemed like hours, I tried to close my eyes but my wolf wouldn’t let me. I felt a deep ache in my chest. It could only mean one thing – my mate was in danger.
Instantly, I got up and left the room. I made my way outside. It was late. What could Cassie be doing here by this time? She
was supposed to be asleep by now.
I used my wolf senses to trace her scent. I traced it all the way to the reception hall. I became confused. Everyone had gone
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Her scent became fainter but I was determined to find her. I was worried about her. I hoped she wasn’t in too much trouble. My wolf led the way, leading me to the back of the hall.
1 got to the pool. Oh no. She must be drowning. And then, I saw her in the water. My heart froze at the sight of her helpless. Her body was limp beneath the surface of the water, Without hesitation, I entered the pool. I swam till I got to her. I pulled her body out of the pool and dragged her to the floor. Her eyes were closed. Her body was unresponsive. Panic gripped me tightly.
I brought my lips to hers, performing CPR. I blew air into her mouth as I pressed her chest heavily.
“Come on” I whispered.
As I continued, I felt scared. I couldn’t lose her. The thought of something happening to her scared me. It was at that moment I knew how much she meant to me.
After about four more rounds of CPR, she gasped for air. I sigher in relief. I cradled her in my arms and stared into her beautiful brown eyes.
When her eyes were fully opened, she stared back at me. In that moment, time seemed to stand still. I got annoyed, thinking about how she could have hurt herself.
“What were you thinking?” I demanded, my voice “You could have died, Cassie. What were you doing in the pool? You know
you can’t swim”
She blinked “It was an accident”
She coughed. I soothed her by patting her back.
“Thank you” she murmured “You saved my life”
I found myself lost in the depths of her eyes. I couldn’t tear my gaze away from her, couldn’t deny the pull of our strong connection. My eyes darted to her lips. They were so luscious and pink. I wanted to know how they tasted again. The moonlight illuminated her skin making her look even more beautiful. Fuck. Cassie was the most gorgeous woman I had laid
my eyes on.
Then, her voice broke me out of my daydream.
“Reject me,” she said, her words barely a whisper
1 froze, stunned by her request. Reject her? How could I, when every fiber of my being yearned to claim her as my own?
“I won’t reject you.” I said “At least, not now”
She looked a bit annoyed “What do you mean you won’t reject me?”
My eyes caught sight of her lovely figure. Due to her being in the water, her dress was wet and transparent. I could see her hardened nipples along with the rest of her curves. The sight of her made my dick twlich in anticipation.
I couldn’t take it anymore. I wanted her so bad.
“Alpha Damien?
Her voice was all it took for me to lose control. Without thinking I leaned down and captured her lips in a kiss.
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