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Alpha Denzel did not intend to summon her again, but even if it happened, he knew exactly where to summon her without incurring her wrath.

"Even if I were to die, I will never seek you again," he said solemnly, amusement lacing the moon goddess’s voice as she responded.

"I hope you don’t eat your words one day."

"I’d rather die. You don’t give me the solution I need. You only compound my problems. I’m done seeking you," he said in annoyance.

The moon goddess disappeared, but Alpha Denzel was still glued to the spot, trying to put his emotions together. He did not know how long he stayed there or how much time had passed, only regaining his senses at the sound of two feminine voices.

"Denzel," that was Luna Fernanda.

"Denzel, where are you?" That was Valerie.

"Val," he responded, running towards the sound of the voice. He saw Luna Fernanda first, but his eyes roamed for that woman who constantly carried his heart with her at all times.

"Oh, I thought you fainted, so we came to look for you," Luna Fernanda apologetically said, glad to see him in one piece. Did it mean that all went well with Alpha Denzel and the moon goddess this time?

As she turned around to ask him, his arms were wrapped tightly around Valerie, pulling her to his chest before he responded to Luna Fernanda. "She wasn’t as mean as before, but I didn’t get what I wanted either. I would not seek her ever again."

When they got to the bedroom, everything the moon goddess said began to flood Alpha Denzel’s mind. The what-ifs began to increase. What if she indeed gave Valerie a third chance mate? What if Alpha Denzel got her pregnant first?

"Denzel, let me bring your food here," Valerie’s voice interrupted his thoughts when he entered the shower room, but somehow, food was not desirable to him. Something else was ailing him.

"No, come and see first," he replied. Valerie wondered what exactly he wanted her to come and see. Well, they had been showering together for a while, so seeing each other naked was not as awkward as it may seem.

"What’s the problem?" Valerie poked her head through the slightly opened door as she stood at the entrance. Alpha Denzel reached out and pulled her inside. Valerie gasped when the shower poured endlessly on her, wetting her hair and clothes.

"Denzel, what are you..." her words were drowned by his lips on hers. The warm shower poured on them as Alpha Denzel began to remove her wet dress without breaking from the kiss.

The hunger accompanying the kiss made Valerie feel there was something amiss, but as her body responded, she returned his kisses, as passionately as they were forced down her throat.

It was so intense that Valerie could not catch her breath, finding it hard to breathe. When she could not take it anymore, she pushed him violently and gasped for air after turning off the faucet.

Alpha Denzel had a confused expression on his face, pain registered in his eyes. "What? You don’t want me to touch you?"

Valerie glared at him, wondering what was going on in his mind. When she realized that he was not aware of what he just did, she explained jokingly.

"It’s not that, idiot. Were you trying to suffocate me to death? I couldn’t breathe. I can’t do it in the shower when you are like this. Hurry up and come out."

She picked the towel from the hook and began to wipe herself as she walked away. Alpha Denzel feared he must have upset her, as this was the first time she resisted him since they began to get intimate, especially when it was just kisses.

He must confess coming on too strong, but that was truly who he was. Trying to adjust to her desire, he usually tried to act gentle. Well, she better get used to his real side, or the main thing might be too painful for her to take.

Hurrying through the shower, he stopped in his tracks when he saw Valerie lying naked on the bed. Seems it wasn’t what he was thinking. Turning to her side to face him, she asked with a confused expression.

"What are you waiting for? You look like you’ve seen a ghost."

Alpha Denzel pursed his lips and walked up to her. Sitting beside her, he covered her body with his, sucking on her pink nipples. A moan escaped her, her fingers caressing his back. He suddenly pulled away with a guilty look.

"I’m sorry. I won’t be able to control myself. I want you so much, it hurts." Brutus was not making it any easier for him. The beast was trying to take control, forcing him to mark and mate with Valerie.

"Then let’s do it," Valerie urged him, worsening the case. Well, he already sparked the fire inside her, so why should he stop so suddenly? "You don’t have to stop. I want it too. Why are you surprised? I have feelings too."

Her cheeks stained red at her final words, but that was the truth. Alpha Denzel had mixed emotions. He wanted to trust the love he had for her and not act out of selfishness to get her pregnant.

That would mean to permanently sacrifice her wolf. "Oh Val, I thought you were going to say that you loved me." Seeing the passion fade from her eyes, he felt guiltier. "Please forgive me. I don’t mean to make you feel bad, but I just love you so much."

"I like you, Denzel. I really do." Lifting herself to a sitting position, their lips met once again.

The next day, Alpha Denzel and Luna Valerie joined their training.

The pack members were excited to have them, and Alpha Idris was not as jealous as he used to be.

It was great to learn some new skills and also with the extra hand.

By the time they were ready to leave for the Night Shade pack, Adira bid farewell to her pack and left with them.

She was not particularly friendly, but neither was she cold. Rather, she seemed to be lost in deep thought.

The drive was quiet, and they were welcomed by Troy himself. At the sight of Adira, his excitement died from the words that came out of her mouth.

"I, Adira Raven, reject you, Troy Magnus, as my destined mate. With my newfound freedom, I want to live my life as a rogue."