It was growing stronger though.

The more Stella thought about him, the more she became aroused, and the more Caleb sensed her.

He was going to drown himself in the bottle first. Looking around, she wasn't there anymore, yet he could still feel her.

What was this?

"Alpha...?"

His beta right hand, Lucas, gripped Caleb's shoulder, steadying the leader on his feet.

"Where is she?"

"Where is who?"

Grabbing the bottle as the lights dimmed once again and music began to play, Caleb made his way out into the back gardens--Stella's scent only growing stronger.

"This is ridiculous...." he slugged down the booze and took a step forward before catching sight of her, "Beta..."

"My beta.."