"So this is where you've been hiding all this time, I thought it odd of you not to come to the office but rather work at home for the last couple of months, even giving up the search for your mate." Kyro senior stated as he looked at his son who seemed to be glowing at every pore, it was unusual for him to even be smiling but here he was, grinning like a fool. "You're never there father, why would I come anyway?" The younger alpha retorted as he picked up the two mugs of hot coco and walked toward the large home office where Kyro senior could smell the scent of apples and vanilla.

"Kyro you need to sign off on that—" Saint mumbled to a pause as he noticed the large menacing man by the door, judging by his looks, he was rich, dominating and also Kyro's father, he didn't need a picture or a description to know that, they looked alike. "Love, this is my father, dad this is Saint, without a label." Kyro introduced making both individuals snicker. "Ah, so you're not only avoiding the office but you're canoodling with someone, who just happens to be holding our company documents and also might be too young for you." Senior's voice was stern making both Saint uncomfortable and Kyro shiver with disdain, this is not how he wanted the two to meet and as for what he was insinuating, nothing had happened, not yet anyway, Saint was still fragile even though the therapist said he was making great progress. "Dad, nothing is going on, and Saint doesn't belong to a rival family or company, he needed help and I offered it, thats what mom taught us and that's what I'm doing." Kyro argued making sure to put more emphasis on the mention of his mother, it always worked on the tough exterior of his father.

"Very well then, Saint its a pleasure to meet you, I'm assuming you've been helping my son with his work, I'd rather you learn from me, I can tell you have potential, think about it—" He nods toward Saint. "You, follow me." He adds but before the two alphas leave Saint spoke up. "I will do it, thank you for the opportunity." He asserted making the older male smile. "Good, see you tomorrow at the company, nine sharp." Senior didn't say anything else just walked back out with a devlish smile on his face. "Father what are you plotting?" Kyro accused once the door was closed. "I'm not old nor am I senile, that boy seems broken I can tell, you're putting effort in helping him but its not enough, plus you said to help him, I don't see what's wrong." Senior replied innocently but there was no innocence in his plots that why Kyro scoffed. "Tell me something else dear dad." He accused again and the man chuckled. ", don't worry so much Kyro, see you at the office." Although there was no direct answer given Kyro knew his father never did anything without reason, all he had to do was wait, as he got back to the office,

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Saint Drake Dante.

The air was crispy and salty just how I liked it, and remembered it, with my husband and family here, I felt I could face him and them, along with surviving my time here. "Are you alright?" Kyro asked as I took his hand in mine, it was always so warm, I loved the feeling. "I have you with me, how can I not be okay." I replied as Deniz held Emory and stepped down with him in his arms, Kyro the third was with Meredith, they were inseparable those two. "Atleast they've improved on everything here." Kyro mumbled making me chuckle, his humor was never lost on me and I appreciated his attempt to make me smile.

"Good evening Mister Dante, the alpha couldn't make it to greet you unfortunately, but he sent me instead I'm Edwards, and I will be your guide for the remainder of your stay in Sandton Bay." As he spoke I expected to be triggered, I expected some sort of rage to bubble up but nothing, all that was inside me was disgust and the warning growls of my wolf, as if on cue Kyro squeezed my hand letting me know he was there with me, and it made me feel alright. "We don't need your guidance, we're perfectly capable of showing ourselves around, and if we need help the city is large enough plus there is a thing called the internet, now please go tell your alpha we'll be in time for his welcoming dinner party." My husband spoke for all of us in a way that I'd never heard before, he was truly an alpha, dominating in every way.

Although it was just me and him who noticed Edwards hesitation, Kyro didn't back down. "But Sir, the alpha—" Edwards tried to argue as I walked away from him and Kyro to Deniz who had a fussing Emory. "I don't think he stuttered." I called out with a smile with my beautiful boy babbling away in my arms. Edwards nodded and turned away but I didn't fail to notice his lingering eyes on me, he was suspicious but he had no clue it was me, had I changed that much. "Remind me never to piss you off." Meredith mumbled as she stood next to Kyro making us all laugh. "Come on, the hotel is near the sea so its a bit of a drive." I exclaimed and everyone filed out into the cars, I began to wonder if any of them remembered me, what they did to me, it was rather intriguing how they could forget. "Hey, that's your resource centre!" Deniz yelled beside the driver pointing to the five story building with the saint foundation name on it. "Yeap, they actually did a good job looking at it now, tomorrow we'll see the inside and by the week end we'll do the official opening." I explained to a vibrating Deniz who was absorbing everything about the city, without the dark side involving the Niari Pack, Sandton was actually a beautiful place now.

After the drive the cars finally stopped at the hotel we would staying at for the duration of our time here, though wolves who were attending the festival could stay in the pack, Senior didn't like it, he would rather stay in a hotel, for reasons unknown and I didn't bother to ask because it actually made me feel better, I would be away from the people that made my skin crawl. "Here are the suite keys, we have an hour before we have to be at the dinner at the pack house." I announced to my family as we all headed to our different rooms. "Besides the unwanted first impression, this place has gotten beautiful, I wouldn't mind coming here without wolf drama." Kyro stated exactly what was on my mind. "You're right, the ocean view is beautiful." I replied as we both settled down on the couch in our suite. "Papa." Emory blabbered clapping his fingers together making me smile, I had really beautiful kids, they were my treasure. "Dad, are we going to see wolfies?" Kyro asked as he looked at both of us curiously, like me his eyes shined with curiosity at everything. "Yes sweetie, we are going to see wolfies, but dont worry, they are good wolfies." I replied tickling him and his questions went away with the laughter.

I showered quickly as Kyro watched the kids, we couldn't exactly show up at an evening dinner without properly looking the part. "Get in babe, I think we should've brought Sofia, who is going to watch them." I was suddenly worried, I didn't know if it was parental instincts or just my need to protect my kids but taking them with didn't seem like a good idea anymore. "There is nothing we can do." Kyro replied as the shower was turned on, I waited whilst contemplating the decision, in the process, I was making my lips a dark violet and styling my hair, Kyro thought it was a phase when I first started letting my hair grow out but with therapy and healing, a part of me that I always wanted to express came out, now my hair almost reaches my waist and my husband loves it, I honestly do to.

"Hmm are you trying to seduce me?" My husband teased as he got to wearing his tux, on the other hand I had gone with a different approach, a one piece jumpsuit with black stilettos. "I don't need makeup or any clothing to do that." I replied as he slapped my cheek making me giggle.

"Though we still don't have a problem, I don't feel comfortable going with the kids." I stated and Kyro sighed. "Maybe we can babysit, its been a boring flight and nothing beats spending time with my grandkids, we'll stay in and order in." Senior offered from the adjoining room, he was a werewolf I didn't need to know how he heard our predicament. "Are you sure?" I asked and the man nodded as I opened the door to where he already was with the kids. "Thanks dad." I mumbled as I placed a kiss on his cheek. "Anything for you." He asserted as Kyro walked into the semi living space we were in.

"Ready to go?" He asked as he leaned down to ruffle Emory's hair. "Yeah, let's go." I asserted as Deniz showed up by the door looking stunning in his suit, blue was definitely his colour. The car ride wasn't all that exciting, what was exciting was getting there and realizing the wolves that were here to celebrate were all extravagant. "I thought wolves were humble creatures." Deniz mocked as we stood at the doors of the pack house and everyone paused and whispers began to float around. "Alpha Dante, we are so glad you made it, dinner is to be served shortly, come in." I would know the man even in my dreams, he was Alpha Hunt, the man who raised the devil. "I'm Sir Dante, my mate, and my brother, alpha Dante will be joining us later in the week." Kyro corrected as we walked to the long dinner table where it seemed special guests were, there was no point in saying it but this showed that the Niari Pack still differentiated its own members, unlike the other packs. "Your mate is exquisite, thank you for coming, you as well young man." Alpha Hunt exclaimed as he led us to our seats, but my little brother wasn't paying attention,

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