it was too late. She was sleeping off the painkillers and anesthetic.” He swallowed like he wanted to say something else, but he stopped himself. “Ben, she almost died. The dentist who performed the procedure warned her mother that it is best to be done in stages, not all at once in order to give her body time to heal. She didn’t listen though... and he had unknowingly nicked an artery.” I sat there silently, listening to everything he was saying. “It took almost a month for her to regain consciousness. And when she did, she didn’t remember anything about you, your pack, or the time you two spent together.” “But why?” He shook his head. “Why don’t I remember???” He shook his head again. “Why does all the other pups who were raised here not remember?” He nodded. “Due to the circumstances, Alpha Dan thought it best if they forgot also. As every time someone would bring up your name around her she would black out. So, one day, he gathered everyone together and commanded them to forget.” “Wait, commands can do that???” I was shocked. “I was surprised too... and it was very hard for Dan to do that... to command a pup to do anything is painful for the pup. He struggled with that for weeks afterward.” His eyes widened as if something just crossed his mind. “Hey, Benjamin... when Violet came to me and told me she remembered you from her childhood she said she also remembered that you had a habit of sneaking over here when you knew Alpha Dan was away... and sometimes Samantha would sneak to your pack to escape...” My eyes widened. “You don’t think...” Alan shook his head. “Oh Goddess I hope not but it explains everything.” Did her mother command us to forget each other?! I swallowed. “How... how do you break another alpha’s commands?” “If the alpha doesn’t drop them themselves then after they die the command becomes weaker and it will sometimes break on its own.” He started. “But if they are still alive then you must find an alpha who is stronger and is willing to help.” “Is there anyone you know who is stronger than her mother?” Alan sighed and put his head in his hands. “Only your mate.” A tear rolled down my face. “So, its hopeless then? We will never really remember?” “Nothing is ever hopeless.” Alan stood and looked to his books. “I’ll research it, maybe there is something here somewhere. But Violet said you had a breakthrough earlier? That’s a good sign... maybe the command is getting weaker...” ~~~~ I trudged back down the hall and up the stairs to our floor. What do we do now? As soon as I looked to Samantha’s cracked office door all my fears and anxieties evaporated. Grinning I opened the door and walked inside to.... nothing. I pouted before I heard the door close behind me and the audible click of the lock. “Took you long enough.” She whispered from behind me. “I was about to drag you up here kicking and screaming.” I felt her climb up on my back and wrapped her arms around my neck. “So, what was it you were thinking about doing...on MY couch?” I smirked. “The couch, the wall, the floor, your desk...anywhere.” She giggled in my ear, and I could hear her heartrate spike. “But it's no fun with you on my back...” I chuckled as she climbed up higher and I felt her knees on my shoulders. “What are you doing?” Her face looked down at me from over my head. “I don’t know.” She giggled. Slowly she climbed down off of my back and I spun around and slammed her against the wall before she could react. A slight flash of fear popped from the mate bond before it was gone, and I looked to her as her eyes widened. “Sorry.” I growled in her ear. “But I just couldn’t help myself.” I felt her arms embrace my neck and her lean into my ear. “It's not your fault... as long as its only you I’ll be okay.” I smiled. As if I would let anyone get this close with my mate. I took my mouth in hers and started kissing her deeply. We fought for control for a minute before I finally relented. I felt her pull me in closer and I pinned her to the wall and hooked one of her legs around me. I started growling softly as my pants started to tighten and she subconsciously pressed against my member. Slowly I let one of my claws grow out and brush her shirt, it was in my way. She brought her hand up and covered my hand. She chuckled in my mind. I smirked. But I felt her start to unbutton her blouse quickly. Finally, she was done, and I stepped back slightly, opening her shirt so I could see underneath. I gasped and smiled, committing her form to my memory. But now there was a troublesome bra in my way. I reached around her, slightly thankful she had put on a normal one. I could feel her heart speed up again and her chest started to turn red. Her breath started to catch in her throat. I smiled again and captured her mouth with mine. The bra could stay on this time, I wanted her to feel completely comfortable with me and her shyness was flooding our bond. I was loving every minute of it. One day she wouldn’t feel like this around me anymore and I should savor it while it lasts. I put my hands on her bare sides and caressed her smooth skin. On her desk I heard her phone chirp and she growled. She linked me, and I silently agreed, pushing her into the wall again. This time both of her legs wrapped around me and pulled me closer. She started to growl. Now my phone chirps and I growled, I have no intention of stopping now. I could feel her strong leg muscles hold on to my waist and I rubbed her thigh lovingly. What is that sound? Damn it now her phone is ringing! Leave us alone!! “Is the packhouse on fire?” She whispered in my ear. I shook my head. “No, don’t think so.” Her hair tickled my nose and I breathed it deeply. “Good. Then the hell with the phone Vi can handle it.” She gasped. I nodded, agreeing before starting on her neck again. We both froze though as someone knocked on the door. She looked at me wide-eyed and I was so annoyed I started growling out a warning. She linked me. I sniffed but all could smell was my mate and her excitement. Damn it go away! We watched as the door knob jiggled, thank the Goddess she locked the door. Slowly she climbed off of me and held her finger to her mouth. She crept to the door and sniffed it. She shrugged and started to button up her shirt while I frowned and walked over to the door. I opened it a crack and poked my eye out to look at her. “What’s up Lily?” “Oh, hey. Have you seen the Alpha?” “Yeah... why?” She looked at me a little bewildered before her eyes lit up in understanding and she smiled at me. “Could you please give these to the Alpha?” She handed me a few folders before she turned around. My face turned a beet red but I quickly closed and locked the door. I look over to my mate who is sitting on her desk now with her long legs crossed. I smile... now where were we?

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