It has been a month since herturning.Over the past few weeks, she had managed to control the wolf in her.
But she couldn’t get Brandon out of her mind and decided to leave. She wanted to get away from everything.
This is the only way to mend my broken heart.
She hadn’t seen Brandon since that night. Day after day, she waited for him to show up. But she couldn’t sense his presence. His familiar scent was not around.
Of course, he’s mourning the loss of his mate. How stupid of you!
She wanted to see him before leaving. But Allison knew very well that she never meant anything to him. The days they spent together were nothing. She was a mere diversion. And seeing her would only remind him of Mariella – the woman he truly loved.
The night before, she heard her father talking over the phone with Brandon. He had been appointed as her father’s successor after learning that he was an Alpha. He received the praise and the trust of the pack, believing that he could take on the responsibility of her father in the future.
Allison believed in him. But she couldn’t imagine staying in the woods. She was born a human, and being a wolf wouldn’t stop her from living like she always did. She wanted to achieve her dreams and become a doctor. She would fall in love and have a family of her own – just like she had planned.
You already fell in love with someone,her alter-ego reminded.
I could fall in love again when the pain goes away.
She might have spent a short time with Brandon, but she knew herself better than anyone else. Getting over him would not be an easy task. But she had to.
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“I’ll call you when I get there,” she said, kissing her father on the forehead.
Going to Italy was not just about moving on or settling in a new environment. She wanted to meet her mother so badly. Allison knew that she would find her. But that was a secret. She didn’t want her father to worry about her – or worse, try to stop her.
“You know you can visit me anytime if you want,” she joked, giving her father one last kiss on the forehead. She felt him pat her head and nod.
“I will, Princess.”
With that, Allison left Wakerlin with a smile on her face. She felt good to have her father back. But her heart still felt empty.
Goodbye,she uttered quietly, getting on the private plane. She was hurt and thinking about Brandon all the time. A few minutes after arriving at the airport, she was not expecting to see Brandon there, but she was half-heartedly waiting for him. But there was no trace of him.
He is not coming, idiot.Allison settled on her seat as the plane took off. She wanted to cry, but it was useless. She had decided to forget about him, and leaving was the only way.
Spending hours in solitude, she closed her eyes and tried to plan the things she would be doing when she arrived in Italy. Her father had arranged everything for her comfort and bought her an apartment in Venice. She was also told that a man named Alex Jones would be waiting for her at the airport.
Excitement started to build in her body as her mind drifted to the places in Venice. The possibility of finding her mother was the best thing she could ever imagine. She tried to relax and rested for the whole journey, expecting a new chapter in her life to begin.
"For your safety and comfort, please remain seated with your seat belts fastened until the captain turns off the Fasten Seat Belt sign."
Allison shot up from her seat upon hearing the message. She was in a deep sleep. Thirty-two hours had passed, but she was not able to eat a thing. She had spent the entire flight sleeping.
We’re here!
When Allison exited the arrival area, a man in his late thirties was holding a placard with her name on it. He was tall and had black wavy locks that lay just on his shoulders, giving him a move masculine aura. His nose was sharp and crooked, matched with a pair of deep brown eyes. His brows were thick, as well as the stubble of his beard.
An artist, eh? Painter, maybe.
“Hi,” she greeted, extending an arm. “I’m Allison Farkas. Are you Alex Jones?”
“Hello, welcome to Italy,” the man replied, shaking her hand. There was a weird smile on his face that was giving Allison goosebumps. “I’m Alex. It’s nice to meet you. Finally.”
“It’s nice to meet you too,” she found herself answering timidly when he squeezed her hand.
Is he interested in me or something? Is he trying to flirt?She shook her head and swallowed hard before looking away from Alex. He was looking at her like a specimen under a microscope.
