“Just remember, I gave you power, Aleera. I can always take it away. I allow you to be with us! So take it or leave it. Our mates will listen if I tell them too. You may have the bond, but I have years of being their keeper. They are sired to me which is stronger than your incomplete bond. You are not the only keeper here. Just remember that!” Darius growls before letting me go. He then storms out of the basement. I glare at him as he stomps off up the steps.
I should have known better. The media always portrays him to be a monster. And once again, he shows me the rumors were right. Yet, the stupid bond craves him. I push aside the intense feelings to apologize and beg at his feet for acceptance. Instead, I let my anger over him fester.
The longer I sit there, the more I hate them and my
