Dangerous Desires Novel

Chapter 23

23 Promotion and Pain

Tia.

When Luke told me of the new developments, my heart broke. I had worked really hard to get into the army. Although I joined the academy because of Caleb, I gained a lot. I proved that I could do whatever I set my heart out to do. To have my life toyed with this way was wrong, but I knew Luke was already having it hard and showing disappointment or anger towards him over something he had no control over was wrong. Instead of giving him a hard time, I smiled and let him know I was okay with it. I could tell he was relieved by my response.

Luke got off the bed, butt naked, went to the sitting room, picked up a file from the couch, and brought it to me. He handed it to me and sat next to me.

“My father said I should study this with you,” he said, and I frowned at him, wondering why. “For starters, someone tried to link the arsenal attack to me,” he said, and I laughed.

‘Ridiculous,” I said, and he nodded.

“My father knows, but who will do it and why?” he said, and I understood where he was heading.

“Anyway, that isn’t the reason I am giving you this. My father is with the notion that another Alpha is trying to wipe our family out and absorb our Key mark and the pack. He claimed there have been several attacks on all our lives, and he can link them to be from one and the same source. He discourages moving out, claiming the security here is efficient.” he said, and I frowned at him.

“So, what is your take on all this?” I asked him, and he sighed and pulled me close.

I intend to take my chances with you,” he said, looking deep into my eyes with hope. I kissed him to let him know I was game, and the kiss lingered. It was passionate, deep and sweet, and

both wanted something simple that we could raise children in, and while we searched, I was a bit hurt that I would not be the only mother of his child. While I lay next to him in bed hunting for a house to live in, another woman was carrying his child, and it hurt. At that moment, it hurt because she had a piece of him. The child will be a reminder that there was someone before me, but for me, he

are you okay?” he asked when I knew I had tears in my eyes. I could not tell him why because I felt my reason was petty and silly, yet I still had to answer

Luke, they are joyful tears that we will have peace soon,” I said, and he smiled at

lying. It is okay if you are not ready to tell me why you are sad, but

down his pad,” Since Caleb has been removed and you won’t be gamma anymore, there is no need for training. Visit

simple life with just us and our children. It was a dream and exciting, but it wasn’t really up to us. I was nervous heading for breakfast in the morning. I knew what would

on a price, aiming to get it at all costs. Her level of dedication, determination and willpower was that of someone older with a lot to lose and limited time to achieve their goal. I began to wonder how she was brought up and the quality

news. “Recent developments have forced me to review certain things,” he said and adjusted himself on his seat. I hated this part of my mornings when I had to

standing by her alpha.” He said and sighed. “Luke,” he said, looking at his favourite son, ” Thank you for saving their lives and defeating the intruders,” he said, and Luke nodded reluctantly. It

topic we are about to discuss has been a controversial matter in our home and in our pack. The goddess gives an order for a good reason; anytime we try to go against that order, we lose,” he said and looked at Stacy. Whatever this man had to say, his mate wouldn’t

up abruptly. “How dare you, Aesop!!” she screamed at him, ” How dare you humiliate my baby like this? What will he have then? You have no money to

object or an inheritance to be given or

Every true alpha born with a key mark understands this burden because, unlike every other mark, the key mark can be taken away. It is the only mark that can be taken. Caleb is an Alpha but not a strong one, and that is why he will be Luke’s beta so he can have his big brother’s protection and live longer just as it should have always been,” he said and stared down at his

he said, turning to Caleb,” It will be nice you start up a b depend on to care for you and your family. As you know, Diamond corp belonged to Chloe, my first mate and Luke’s mother. We have lived off her charity all these years, and now that Luke has taken over the company, we should not expect more than what we are

working at the corp to help him run the place,” Stacy said, sounding more like

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