I sobbed. I cried and sobbed.
He put on jammies and found me clean clothing.
"Wear them first."
POV: Dason
After drinking, I experienced a splitting headache.
I opened my eyes slowly and gazed blankly at the ceiling.
Last night, Daina brought me back to my room and gave me pills to counteract the drinking.
Otherwise, I couldn't recall yesterday night.
I wore slippers to the restroom.
I felt soberer after washing my face. The doorbell rang.
"Stay."
I opened the door after changing.
Bruce surprised me by visiting me.
I questioned him, "Little man, what are you doing?"
Bruce said, "Can you take me to visit my dad? Mom didn't come home last night, so I slept alone and was afraid."
"Poor baby. Let's visit your dad."
I clasped his hand in sympathy.
Nodded Bruce.
He grew up without knowing his father.
He's had it rough.
I entered Jeric's room holding Bruce's hand.
Where was your mother?
Alice leaving her toddler alone all night seemed strange.
Bruce shrugged.
"Okay. Play with your dad when you meet him."
Jeric's room.
Before knocking, I discovered the door wasn't closed or locked.
Confused, I opened the door.
I whispered.
He was reckless. I was about to bring Bruce inside when I saw the sight.
The doorknob froze my hand.
My eyes? Alice was seated close to Jeric as expected.
He patted her shoulder to cajole her, but her eyes were bloodshot.
Alice... wore his clothing.
Their clothing from yesterday night's dinner party were on the floor.
I didn't mind that he had another lady or son.
Alice sat on Jeric's bed, wearing his clothing, and scoffed at me. They slept together.
My connection with Jeric was over after this.
My heart broke.
POV: Jeric
I woke up in my room.
When I turned, I saw Alice nude next to me.
I rubbed my temples to remember last night.
I last recall drinking Alpha with Dason and being banished to my room.
I don't remember Alice coming in.
Having sex with Alice last night disqualified me from asking Dason for pardon.
What happened? Maybe things weren't that horrible.
What if Alice planned this? She lost my trust.
Maybe she wants me to think we had sex so I'll take care of her.
The door opened before I could question Alice.
Brokenhearted.
Dason left
POV: Dason
Now I'm leaving. Without me, they may get along.
II needed to let go of the past to move on.
Now that I was alone, I had to be tough and go on.
POV: Daina
We had a hectic night and got to bed late. We slept till noon the next day.
As soon as I woke up, I went to meet Dason.
II knocked on Dason's door and got no answer.
Surprisingly, the room was empty.
Empty closet
Everything was orderly before Dason's presence.
So was the quilt.
Dason's only trace in the room was a note on the desk.
I grabbed the letter groggily. Dason abruptly departed.
Alice and Bruce attended.
"Did you get drunk with Alice last night?" I inquired.
"I... don't know. I was intoxicated. I woke up next to Alice," Jeric said hopelessly.
When we met, she averted her look as though guilty.
Alice's hypocritical face irritated me.
Maybe Dason was blinded by wrath.
"You're lying," I informed her.
She blinked.
Her eyes watered as though she was going to weep, but we ignored her.
Finding Dason was more essential than listening to this woman's bullshit.
"Alice, prepare. The truth will emerge."
I pushed Jeric to locate Dason quickly. We didn't have time for Alice, so we put her off.
Jeric came to his senses and left Alice and her son.
We wanted to examine the security tapes to locate Dason first, but we saw him go away with a bag. My uncle sat down quietly.
I didn't know how to soothe him; he looked so dejected.
"Split up, we'll cover more ground"
POV: Jeric
It's done.
Dason quit.
My heart and world were breaking.
We were mates.
"Jeric, let us do it. The Moonlight Pack needs you right now. The Alpha's succession ritual hasn't happened yet. You can't go till then. Don't worry. We'll bring Dason back safely," Daina replied.
Today I realized Dason was my most significant person.
I couldn't live without her.
She was the Alpha.
I wasn't motivated by fame, fortune, or position.
"Daina, " I urged.
"I'll offer you the Alpha position because I simply want to be with Dason."
Sometimes she was stronger than men. I felt she might become the Moonlight Pack's Alpha.
"We've never had a female Alpha."
Everyone thought Dason's aid was the best approach to locate Dason because I was still responsible for Moonlight Pack.
"Last night, Jeric?
"Daina?"
Then I realized my issue with Alice wasn't settled.
"I don't recall having sex with Alice, and I don't think I would even if I was drunk. I don't like her. The only option is that I confused her for Dason."
Daina whispered, "Alice is lying."
"I'm also suspicious."
Daina said Jeric, "Be cautious with Alice. This diatribe demonstrates we underestimated her. She must be concealing something."
"What, Daina?"This surprised me.
"I've suspected for a long that Bruce isn't your kid. I overheard him asking Alice how many dads he has. I've kept this in mind. The entire scenario is too odd. Stephan Buther and I are examining Bruce's past. We'll let you know when we learn more.
Dason's POV
"Dad and Mom, I have wonderful news. I intend to return home and present you to my MATE. I hope you like her and are ready to receive her."
"Whoa, honey!"
Tannu approached me and requested.
After kissing me, she snuggled into my arms.
I sat Tannu on my lap.
"Is this my daughter-in-law?"My mother cooed at Tannu.
"This is Tannu, mATE," I told my parents.
Honey, meet Wefic and Catty.
"Hi. Nice to meet you,"
Tannu congratulates my parents.
"We're giving Tannu a celebration today."
Tannu muttered, "I didn't anticipate your folks to be so excited."
I hadn't expected my parents to give us a party either.