growled at one of his guards, his patience almost gone. "Take

replied, bowing before q

rustration. It had been weeks since that night at his bar, and the feelings from

d been irritating him lately. It was hard

rked, his voice echo

lso the sister of his best friend, Cole. With Cole away

t found his mate. All of his friends had already paired off, and the

Ava walked in, her face bright wit

"I'm not in the mood for jokes,

acing her cheerfulness. "I've got everything under control, Alpha. But

nterlaced. "Just waiting for Cole to come

thing, Callox. You know I can sense when

hed him a stubborn smile and sat down. At first, he hesitated to shar

's been keepin

it disappointed. "Your mate... w

her. If I can't find her, then I

ng, I might have suggeste

never work. Cole and Ava were the closest thing to family he had

r not, you can still lead this pack. There are plenty of Alphas who have ruled without mates for years. If you f

ouldn't be the last

cted, gesturing to herself proudly. "

same. You are

you can have any lady

ack. I already have that kind of life in my bar; I don'

many beautiful women who were suitable for any male wolf, but none of them felt righ

ver, he couldn't stop thinki

oughts. He momentarily lost himself in that memory, recal

he neck, while his fingers explored where they should

te him to continue. His wolf was restless, des

rushing against her softly before moving deeper, e

, lost in ecstasy, urging him

t of his reverie, her skeptical gaze

live as often as possib

d I need you to help me find her

ow do you expect me to fin

re. I need to deal with a traitor," he replied, trying to focus on