Daniel breathed slowly resting his head on my shoulder while I was on high alert. We encountered rogues not so long ago. There are great possibilities that they are lurking in dark shadows of these secluded forest.

If it wasn't for Daniel, I could have found out Dave by now. Not that I blame him. It was the first time when he saved someone, saved me. I didn't need that. I was not the damsel in distress but I'm glad he finally realizes what his duties are. I can feel it. I can see inside his mind. He wants to improve now that he knows how it feels to have someone you love in trouble.

Initially I had thought to let those rogues take me to their den, possibly Dave. When Daniel had pounced on them, I wanted to shout at him but restrained the urge. If Daniel was going to change, I could let it postpone a little bit. But I can't wait longer.

We are attacked once, we can be attacked twice. But I don't want Daniel to be in trouble. Also, I can't leave him here. Pulling out my phone, I dialed Wilson asking him to get us and also bring clothes for Daniel. I could hear uncertainty in his voice but he agreed.

I hoped Manny was fine. I don't feel good by landing her in that condition. I know that sedative was not bad for her health. She didn't even get a chance to voice her thoughts of disappearance of Dave. She is his mate and she would know better. Only if she was not carrying another life inside her. I can't risk her and Dave's child.

My phone rang and I immediately thought it was Wilson.

"Hey," he said a little excitedly. It is nearly impossible for him to reach here that fast because I called him like two minutes ago. But I wanted to get out of here.

"Should I take your excitement as success of your mission?" the cold voice said from other side of line and my mood faltered.

Vladimir

"Uh," was all I could mutter cursing myself mentally. Boy I'm in trouble. I had completely forgotten why I was here, the main reason as they thought.

"I don't think so. Have you gained any success so far? Or should we escort you back and then burn you alive for your failure?"

Come on man

"No I think I've found someone who can give me more information about it." I bit my lower lip as my brain worked on different scenarios.

"And can I ask you who are that and what have you been doing there for a month now?" He asked sounding impatient.

"Oh! I think the previous Alpha of this pack knows. I've met a man who can help me with this case. And I was trying to extract information from present Alpha but got nothing." I shrugged keeping my face neutral even though he was not in front of me.

"I expect you to return with complete information since you are taking so much time. Should I send someone to help you?" He asked.

My mouth opened to deny but I stopped. I can't let him detect panic in my voice. "I don't think it's necessary. The previous Alpha will be back in a month. I'm trying other sources at this moment. I hope to find out something really fast. You don't have to send anyone for help." I replied in a calm voice.

"Very well then. I will call you in a month then." He hung up and I let out a sigh of relief.

I woke up to someone shaking my arm and groaned feeling pain erupting from my shoulder.

"Oh My God! He's up." Someone shouted in high pitched voice switching on my headache.

What the...

I slowly blinked my eyes to adjust them according to brightness of room. A hand gripped my arm jamming my blood supply. Sharp nails dug into my skin.

My eyes opened to face white ceiling.

"Daniel," I voice said and I looked down to find Shea smiling at me. I tried to pull my lips to form a smile but couldn't do that. I stared at her blankly trying to remember what happened.

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Sera

I shot up sitting erect with a slight pain on my shoulder. It didn't feel like that of previous pain.

"Oh Daniel," Shea said and the next instant her lips were on mine. The moment her lips met mine, my memory went back to when Sera's soft cold lips were on mine.

I pushed Shea away as Sera's face come into my view. She was leaning against wall, her one foot flat against vertical surface and arms folded on chest. She didn't say anything and had a calm look on her face. She was observing us with cold eyes.

"Are you okay?" I asked feeling concerned for her. I hadn't thought about her injuries if she sustained any.

"Yeah, I'm fine." She smirked at me and then her gaze went to Shea who was glaring at Sera.

I didn't know what to do. I felt terrible acting like that to Shea. She was my mate, I couldn't do that to her. I was the one who marked her. I was the one to ask her to be my girlfriend at first place. I was the one to take her virginity. I can't brush her aside just like that.

Sera's eyes snapped to mine with a cold look in them.

'And you will never take my virginity.' I heard her voice in my head but she didn't say anything. Her lips were sealed in a tight line.

I was surprised. It felt as if she had spoken for real. Maybe it was my conscience speaking.

There is no doubt I don't deserve anything from Sera. But I can't help it. Whenever she is near me, I just forget about everything. I forget about Shea so easily.

"Daniel tomorrow is your birthday. Summon pack members for the oath. To renew the pack bond." Shea said. Her eyes were on Sera instead who returned the cold glare from one of her own cold gaze.

It's a ritual for every Alpha. On the birthday, Alpha has to renew the pack bond by taking an oath. It makes the pack stronger. I had forgotten that tomorrow is my birthday.

And the day when I committed the biggest mistake of my life.

My eyes hesitantly traveled to Sera as I felt her eyes burning hole at top of my head. I had expected her to give me her similar cold gaze but instead of that, she had a smile on her face, a sad smile that made my heart constrict.

She sighed and turned around to leave. I wanted to know what she was thinking. That look, what did that mean?