When Theodore returned to the mansion, Darius turned into a shadow. He remained with them, yet he was rarely seen.

Theodore took no offense in his absence. He only sighed deeply when Darius refused to attend meals with them.

Zahra, at times, found the alpha in the gardens. He always seemed lost in his thoughts. She couldn’t help but wonder why Darius stayed.

They did not talk much or spend time together. Anne informed her that Darius often left early in the mornings and came home extremely late.

Zahra did not question the whereabouts.

“I thought you forgot about us,” she teased one night when Darius joined them in the...