As Damien rode towards the Silvester territory, he couldn't shake off the feeling of regret. He couldn't believe he had left Astrid behind, even though he knew she was no longer his mate. But he also couldn't forget the fact that she was now Aurelius' mate. The thought of her being with someone else made him feel a pang of jealousy and hurt.
As he rode, he received a letter that made him stop in his tracks. It was from his father, the Alpha of the Silvester pack. The letter explained that his father was ill and he needed to return home immediately. Damien's heart sank at the news. He knew he had to turn back and make sure his father was okay.
He spurred his horse on, and soon he was galloping through the woods. The sun was setting, casting a golden light on the trees around him. He could
