The Silent Mate

Beta Darius’s POV

I was bewildered by the events of last night. Just when I thought everything was falling into place, a new challenge arose.

My initial fear of something happening to Roxanne had dissipated, only to be replaced by a different concern – her sudden inability to speak. Was it because of my mark on her?

"Roxanne, please say something," I implored as I held her close, but she remained