Chapter 5 ALPHA DAMIENS 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 wasnt 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 . Im sorry , honey , I said Im just … exhausted . She sighed softly But its our wedding night , Damien . Cant you find it in you to be present with me , if only for a little while ? Her plea made me feel guilty . I couldnt have sex with her when my thoughts were filled with images of her daughter . It just … Didnt feel right . Im sorry . I repeated I just … I cant . Patricias expression softened . She sat beside me and cuddled up to me Tell me whats troubling you . I couldnt 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 Cassies 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 couldnt 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 couldnt I get her off my mind ? I couldnt 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 couldnt 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 wasnt 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 wouldnt 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 Wed , Jan & Chapter 3 home . What could she be doing here ? 1 34 % Her scent became fainter but I was determined to find her . I was worried about her . I hoped she wasnt in too much trouble . My wolf led the way , leading me to the back of the hall . 1 got to the pool . 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 couldnt 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 cant 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 couldnt tear my gaze away from her , couldnt 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 . 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 wont reject you . I said At least , not now She looked a bit annoyed What do you mean you wont 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 couldnt 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 .