Amelie's POV. In the evening with the sky already dark. I was silent when I saw Matilda fall after being hit by a snowball. A few moments later I realized and had to help her. I reached out to her, trying to provide assistance. "Matilda, are you okay?" I asked. There was no response from Matilda. She even tried to get up from her fall without the help of me or Alpha Rexton. I tried to keep helping her, holding her arm, cleaning her clothes, but Matilda rejected all of this with rude movements. Of course she was angry, especially when she saw me together with Alpha Rexton and she was hit by a big snowball made by Jack. I feel very bad, she will probably be angry with us for a few days. "I won't forgive you guys!" said Matilda who then went into the house and slammed the door. "This is your fault," said Alpha Rexton later. I turned to look at him who turned out to be looking at Jack. Also looking in the same direction, Jack stood with his hands raised like a criminal caught by
Amelie's POV. Jackson covered his mouth with both hands, his movements made me suspicious if it was Alpha Rexton who had told him. He shook his head quickly. "He didn't say anything, Amelie. I knew it myself." "You're lying!" "S--so it's true that you're mate with him?" I frowned. I regret what I did earlier. I shouldn't have been surprised that Jackson knew that. I could have been calm and said that what Jackson said was wrong. However, who wouldn't be surprised if a secret was known by someone else? There was nothing else I could do but nod, I couldn't say if what he knew was wrong. It's my fault for not being able to control myself and my facial expressions. "Oh my, Amelie. I can't imagine how complicated this relationship is." I sighed. "That is, even though I told Alpha Rexton to just reject me, but he didn't want that to happen. On the other hand, he also didn't want to end his relationship with Matilda." "It was very difficult, I'm sure." Jackson rubbed his chin, he
Amelie's POV. I met Jackson at the bus stop. He was walking while carrying a bag containing who knows what. While walking towards the house, I chatted with Jack. Several times I noticed him kicking small pebbles while walking. When I asked how he knew that Alpha Rexton and I were mates, he stopped in his tracks for a moment. A pair of eyes looked at me intently. "We need a quiet place to talk about this, Amelie. How about we go to the tree house?" I looked around, there were indeed many people walking around here. "Okay, let's go there." Along the way to the tree house, Jackson and I no longer spoke to each other. Jack stepped behind me, remaining silent. The tree house was visible even though it was still about a hundred meters away. I went upstairs first and was followed by Jackson. The surface was covered in snow, I cleared the not so thick snow. The air up here is very cold, I shiver even though my body is wrapped tightly in a coat. "It's better here," said Jackson, invi
Matilda's POV. From the front door of the house, I could see my adopted sister who I hated running with my boyfriend. Not only that, the two of them were also holding hands and laughing together. I saw them and feels like I'm a statue displayed in front of my house. Even though I am Alpha Rexton's girlfriend, now Amelie looks very happy with him. My heart felt broken seeing this scene. Moreover, Alpha Rexton's laugh looks wider when running with Amelie. Of course as his girlfriend I felt jealous. Our years together made me feel like I didn't want to lose my boyfriend. "Alpha Rexton, Amelie, you guys--" Before I could finish my sentence, something hit me and I fell. My body was in a pile of snow. My eyes saw a white sky with snow still falling, although not as much as before. A few seconds later I saw Amelie and Alpha Rexton above me. "Matilda, are you okay?" I didn't reply to Amelie's question. Even when Alpha Rexton and Amelie reached out their hands, I didn't accept them. I
Matilda's POV. This room was very messy, pillows were scattered mixed with clothes lying around randomly. On the bed, my body was in Levin's warm arms. He really calmed my heart. His chest rose and fell, I placed my hand on the surface of his chest. At the same time I felt his heart beating fast. "Are you nervous, Levin?" He chuckled. "Of course, you always make my heart beat faster whenever we're together." "Thank you, Levin." "What for?" He looked at me intently. "Everything, you do what I want." "No need for thanks, that's what I should do to my mate." I smiled bitterly. "Sorry I can't have you completely yet." "I understand." He exhaled. "It's half past eight, don't you want to get ready?" "Oh, my goodness. I have to get ready for work." I picked up several clothes that were scattered on the floor one by one and put them back on, and so did Levin. We both got into the car which then drove at medium speed. There's still enough time so I don't need to rush. "Thank yo
Matilda's POV. As I walked back to the room, I heard her voice calling my name and asking me to wait for her. I didn't care and just continued walking towards the room. Instantly I felt sorry because I chose to go home. If only I had gone to the bar and met Levin, my mood wouldn't have been this bad. My hatred for Amelie continues to increase. Especially after she talked to me. I had to go back to my room and not continue the online game I was playing. "You ruined everything!" I glanced at the door which I locked tightly from the inside. I've been in my room for three and a half hours reading an online novel that I had previously downloaded and put on the shelf. My eyes looked towards the door, it seemed like it was quiet outside. I opened the lock slowly, then pulled the door and went out with slightly tiptoe steps. At the dining table, I didn't find anything. Even some instant foods are not available in cupboards with glass doors. "Is mom also angry with my attitude so she
Matilda's POV. I saw Levin's dark blue car not far from the house. Without thinking again, I left the room through the window because I didn't want my mother and Amelie to know that I was leaving. When I see Jackson leaving the house area, I can now imitate him. I can get out of the room without opening it and going through the fence. "I thought you wouldn't pick me up." I said, then immediately got into his car. "Let's go." Levin drove the car back. "What's wrong with you, Matilda?" "I can't tell you now." My head shook. I didn't feel ready to tell Levin everything. Luckily I was able to mate with Levin, he really understands my position and condition. Without saying much, he continued to drive the car. Ten minutes passed, my eyes continued to look at the street, which in some parts was deserted. Even though I'm with Levin now, the image of Alpha Rexton and Amelie holding hands and laughing together still disturbs my mind. The car is still moving at medium speed. All this ti
Matilda's POV. I stopped what I was doing for a moment when I heard the sound. A very familiar voice to me. Usually when I hear that voice, my heart will feel very happy, but not now. My hatred is greater than my love. My eyes kept looking down, I didn't want to look into his eyes or just look at his face. "Do you want to eat here or take away?" I asked without looking at him. "Eat here." He answered quickly. "Because I want to eat while watching you work." "I'm not asking your reasons." I said, not caring how he felt hearing that sentence. He actually chuckled. "I just want you to know." "Okay, this is your queue number, please wait." I took one queue number and placed it hard on the table. "Thank you, Babe." He said softly. "Bring me the food, okay?" "There are still a lot of people in line behind you, go!" I said firmly, speaking softly. After that I continued transactions with several other visitors. Some of them ordered a lot of food because they came in large numbers
Amelie's POV. Hearing the good news, I immediately ran to the hotel and woke my friend up. I can't wait to see Griffin again soon, I hope he can be rescued easily and is in good condition. "Hailey ... Hailey, wake up. We have to go to the castle now. Alpha Rexton is going to attack where Gloria is tonight. He said we have to wait for his arrival at the castle." "Attack? Tonight? Are you serious, Amelie? You're not dreaming, are you?" I shook my head quickly. "No, I just met Alpha Rexton earlier. Get up, I'll call Andrew and Ben." "Where--where did you meet Alpha Rexton earlier, Amelie?" Hailey still doesn't seem to believe it. Meanwhile I left the hotel room and went to the next room to call Andrew and Ben. I didn't have time to answer his question. My two feet walked quickly. I don't know how many times I pressed the bell until Ben finally opened the door with his pillow face. Just like Hailey, he also looked like he didn't believe it, but I still convinced him. Now the four
Griffin's POV. I don't know how long I've been in this basement. About an hour ago Gloria delivered food which only consisted of one biscuit and a glass of water. I still felt hungry if I only ate that, but Gloria didn't give me any more, she actually threatened me by not giving me any more to eat if I asked for more. This left me with no other choice but to nod and endure my hunger. Besides, this was also my fault for not obeying what she said. My eyes looked forward, to the basement walls which were not neat and were still in the form of dirt. It looks like this basement has never been repaired and continues to be like this or this is a newly built basement, I don't know. Tired of sitting, I lay down. I could only curl up and cry, missing my mother who never came to save me. The sound of the door lock opening again was heard, I saw Gloria descending the stairs while covering her nose. The basement is really dirty and smelly, it's because of my poop. My chained feet meant I could
Rexton's POV. I really didn't expect that Matilda and Levin were mates. Realizing this, it was as if Matilda was pushing me backwards and further away from her. Matilda was still standing in the same place. She looked at me intently. What she said just now was not wrong. I still often think about Amelie and even regret rejecting her. Can Matilda see my attitude clearly? I never realized it. "Yeah, Levin and I are mates." Matilda said after a moment, reassuring me. "S--since when did you know?" "Since the first time I met him after not seeing each other for several years." Matilda answered without hesitation. "I met him at the bus stop when I was going to work." "Why ... why didn't you tell me, Matilda?" Matilda sighed. "Didn't you also tell me that you were mates with Amelie?" Instead of answering, she just threw the question back at me. I was silent at Matilda's question. We were both wrong. If only Matilda had said that she was mate with Levin from the start, maybe I would
Rexton's POV. "Y--you got it too?!" Beta Luke nodded his head so easily. "Y--yes, Alpha Rexton." He reached into his pocket. "Look at this." I complied and received the smartphone from Beta Luke. Previously, my eyes had looked at him for a few moments before I finally looked at the smartphone. On the smartphone I found the same photo as the one I got, even the foreign number who sent it was the same. My forehead furrowed, I was curious about who was actually behind this strange number. How come the foreign phone number knows my cell phone number, Beta Luke and even Mr. Anderson? Is it possible that they didn't just send the photos to me and people related to me too? What if the photo gets spread? What if this photo gets spread? There are many questions present in my mind and they are very disturbing. "Find out about it." I said as I returned the smartphone to Beta Luke who was the owner. "We're going back to the castle now." "Okay, Alpha Rexton." The car drove slowly away from
Rexton's POV. I saw the car in which Amelie and her friends were traveling away from the castle through the window in the work room. The car just passed by until it finally passed the gate and was no longer visible in my sight. I let out a rough breath, Amelie's presence back in my life seemed to be at the right time. At least that's what I'm partnering with now. After I could no longer see the car, I sat down on my work chair. My hands started to open the laptop and re-check the documents that seemed to be needed during the meeting later. A few moments passed and I felt that everything was complete and perfect, nothing was left behind and nothing was missing in the slightest. I really appreciate Beta Luke's performance, which is always satisfying. When I was about to go to get ready, I actually heard the sound of my smartphone beeping, indicating that I had received a short message. Not as usual, this time I was curious about what notifications came into my smartphone. I sat back
Griffin's POV. I took the thin cloth that Gloria said was a blanket, folded it several times and I lay face down on the basement ground. I tried my hand to reach the water droplets so that the cloth in my hand could catch the water droplets. My lips smiled when I saw what I was doing was working. Maybe by waiting a few moments I will get water to wet my throat which is already very dry. "Please speed up the dripping. I'm very thirsty, I want to drink." I said softly while continuing to pay attention to the cloth which was almost completely wet. The cloth was on top of my hand so that it was not directly exposed to the basement soil, only the top of the basement. However, I feel this water is clean enough and I can use it for drinking. Waiting for a few more moments, the cloth in my hand was already wet. Pulling my hand back, the cloth was already very wet and there were even droplets coming from it. I smiled and without waiting long immediately directed the cloth to my mouth. So
Griffin's POV. Gloria got up from her seat and came closer to me. I tried to dodge, but I was cornered and couldn't go anywhere. This left me with no choice but to just rebel through kicks or punches even though I knew it wouldn't have a big effect. Suddenly I felt something penetrate my skin. My body suddenly went limp and my eyes darkened. Like the curtains being slowly closed at night in a room without lights, I couldn't see anything but darkness. I was conscious for a few moments before finally I didn't remember anything anymore. *** My head felt dizzy and I started to open my eyes slowly. One thing I saw when I first opened my eyes was a hanging lamp with an orange light that wasn't burning very brightly. Feeling very unfamiliar with this place, I tried to move and at this moment I found my feet tied with chains. I couldn't go anywhere, the chains gripped my legs very tightly. "Wh--where am I?" I asked quietly, monologuing with myself. "It's like I'm in the basement." My e
Griffin's POV. "Aren't you hungry, Griffin?" Hailey asked while eating snacks. I shook my head. "No, but I feel like drinking milk. Can you make it for me? I can't make it myself because mommy put powdered milk on the top shelf." "Oh, why is that?" "In the past, I often ate powdered milk in secret while it was still on the table, so the milk ran out quickly and my mother scolded me. She said I shouldn't eat powdered milk directly, powdered milk should be brewed with boiling water and drunk." I explained long. With that explanation, Hailey actually chuckled. "Okay, okay, I'll make milk for you, Griffin." She said, then got up from the sofa. I didn't say a word in response to her sentence, I just nodded my head. My throat feels thirsty, that's why I'm uncomfortable talking. Even though I usually always make noise when I'm playing, now I'm always silent. I wanted to drink something sweet and that was milk, it felt like drinking milk this morning wasn't enough for me. Mom is worki
Amelie's POV. Escorted by Beta Luke, we all went to the hotel in question. There are two rooms prepared by Alpha Rexton and each room has twin beds. I went into the room with Hailey while Andrew was with Ben. Maybe I will need Hailey with me longer, that's why I don't want her to be with Ben even though that could happen. Entering the room, I immediately sat on the side of the bed. My eyes looked towards the window which showed a view of the city. It's been five years since I left this city and went to a bigger city not too close. I did everything to be able to forget Alpha Rexton and Matilda easily even though in reality there I met Delvia and Hailey who were the same people I met before going to the big city. I sighed. My thoughts are still on Griffin. From the voice I heard earlier he didn't seem to be in a bad condition. He was even able to speak while the sorcerer was conversing with me. Griffin was very brave to do that, but I felt scared. I hope that the sorcerer doesn't ge