Miall“Sit,” an asshole? She thought I was being an asshole? Who does she think she is talking to me like that? I watched her as she pulled out the chair for me and pointed at it without looking at me, and yet I felt compelled to listen to her.I skipped the chair she had pulled out for me, and she smiled. I sat down and crossed my arms over my chest. She giggled and covered her lips; my eyes immediately looked at them, and I sighed, annoyed.“You’re such a big baby,” she laughed, and my mother joined her.“He is my big baby boy,” she kissed my cheek, and I groaned, wiping my face.“Mom!” I whined, and Amanah laughed even harder. “And I’m an Alpha, not a baby,” I said, and Amanah nodded her head.“Yeah, a baby alpha,” she mocked, and they laughed even harder. It was nice listening to them laugh instead of complaining; ever since she got here, I didn’t feel so guilty.“Whatever, let's just eat,” I said, grabbing my fork, and Amanah stopped my hand.“Don’t you guys say grace?” She asked,
AmanahI sat on the couch, waiting for Miall to arrive. My knees bobbed up and down as I sat on my hands bored. Nyleve couldn't wait with me because she had a pack meeting to attend, which Miall could be excused for because she was there.This packhouse was weird; it was divided into two sections: Nyleve’s house and the literal packhouse. She said she wanted it that way because then she would be able to have access to everyone who would need her. She was such a mother to everyone, and it was cute.“I hope I didn’t keep you waiting long?” Miall asked as he walked in, looking frustrated already. What did I do?“No?” I responded, getting up. I smoothed down my skirt and put my arms behind my back, looking up at him. “Mom went to the pack meeting,” I told him as he looked around.“Oh, the pack meeting,” he whispered, threading his fingers through his hair. “I totally forgot about that.” Whoopsy-daisy.“She said she would fill in for you,” I said slowly, but this was awkward. Just because I
“You don’t like him?” I asked her, and she shook her head.“No, I love him, but ever since he started hanging out with—” she leaned down to my ear and whispered, “—Willow, he’s been unbearable,” I thought they were like teenage sweethearts. I guess it wasn’t only Nyleve and Malakhi who saw it. “And I’m assuming he’s the reason you were crying?” she asked, looking sorry.“It is what it is,” I shrugged, and she shook her head. “I’ll get over it soon.”“You will because you just made a new friend,” she pointed to herself. “I’ve been here a bit too long; I’ll see you out there, okay, lovely?”“Okay, Anin,” I laughed and waved as she left me in the restroom alone. I wiped my eyes once more and took a few deep breaths before joining Miall. I sat down with a seat between us, just like he did this morning, and of course, he told me to stop hanging out with Orion, so I guess that also applies to him too.“Are you okay?” He asked, leaning towards me. Maybe I should have left two chairs between u
“Wow,” Nyleve said again for the umpteenth time; she sat on my bed, blushing over the scans. It was the first time I had seen her smile like this.“Would you like to keep that one?” I asked her, and she looked at me surprised. Man, she would be the best grandmother around; she was already so in love.“Really?” The excitement in her eyes was evident, and she jumped a bit on the bed as she turned to face me. She was the cutest! Her grey hair once again was tied in a bun on the top of her head; her royal green gown flared on the bed as she kept me company in my bedroom.“Yeah, you can keep it,” I smiled.“I’m going to frame it!” She said excitedly. “I’m sure Miall is looking at it right now,” she said, looking at the scan.“He didn’t take one,” I told her, and she snapped her head so fast that if she weren't a lycan, she would've accidentally killed herself.“What? Why?”“I don’t know, but he did ask me to stop hanging out with Orion because he’s in love with Willow and whatnot,” I waved
Two weeks passed like a breeze. I hadn’t seen Miall or Orion since then; I was actually surprised that he did respect Miall’s decision. To be honest, life was peaceful now; even though it was kind of crappy in the beginning, I adjusted. I adjusted a bit too well.I put my hands on my waist as I looked at the wall we had just finished painting with Malakhi. Nyleve graciously and excitedly gave me another room for the baby, and I obviously couldn’t wait to start filling it up with everything for my baby’s arrival.Luckily I had Anin, Malakhi and Nyleve to help me with everything; it kind of sucked that Miall couldn’t be here for this, but Nyleve and Malakhi did say that he was working, the only two people in this house that actually got to see him. Whatever, I don't care.“Where do you want me to put these?” Malakhi asked, carrying the rocking chair and the bassinet crib at once. I pointed to the wall closest to the door, and he placed them down.“Ooh, you’re so strong, aren’t you? Carry
MiallThis part of my day felt sane. Lately, I felt like I had been losing my mind. Things hadn't been the same since I cut off the connection between Orion and Amanah; I hadn’t even been around to see her, and the guilt had gotten me. What was I doing?That wasn’t even the worst of it; sometimes, I woke up right outside Amanah’s room, and I knew Orion had taken me there. It was as if he was torturing me just to see what my reaction would be; he knew I couldn't see her because I felt bad for what I did. And that was why he kept playing such tricks on me. I'm exhausted.He hid the memories of what he did when he took over, but he never failed to always play the memory of Amanah crying herself to sleep. He played it over and over again. The moment I felt peace, I saw her staring at the ceiling with her hands placed over her belly as the tears streamed down her face. If I had ever been with Willow, the picture of Amanah would have been plastered all over my head, and I couldn’t think of i
Amanah“As long as it’s my baby you’re carrying, you belong to only me. You’re mine,” I stared at Miall, shocked. Oh wow. I had lost all composure. His fingers gripped my chin, and I bit my lip nervously.Why the hell is it exciting me? Could he hear how loud my heart was beating against my chest? I must be dreaming because he would never say that, ever!“Anyway, your girlfriend was here looking for you,” I pushed his fingers away from my face and looked away from him. I crossed my arms over my chest as I walked to the baby’s room. My knees were shaking, and I— damn! Miall could easily bed me if he wished to, and I wouldn't object—wait a minute, Miall hadn't been around for two weeks, and now he thought he could pull this male authority, territorial, possessive stunt on me? Absolutely not!“You know, if you’re going to disappear on her, you should at least tell her where you’re going. I hate being bothered,” I rolled my eyes as I pushed open the door. Why won't my knees stop shaking?
I wasn’t angry with Miall anymore; in fact, I liked the fact that he came to spend the rest of the day with me; even though he acted like an ass, it was nice being around him.He's definitely not good for my heart.I finished bathing and got dressed in my pyjamas. Walking into my room, I found Miall sitting on the bed, looking at the scan. Had he been staring at it this entire time? I climbed on the bed behind him and peeked over his shoulder.“What gender do you think it is?” I asked him, and he looked at me and shrugged. I knew he wanted to say something, but he also didn't want to say anything wrong. His purple eyes looked into mine for a second, and I—is this what people mean when they say someone took their breath away? Why did he have to be this beautiful? His scent wafted through my nostrils, and I had already fallen into a trap laid by his eyes. Why do they look so soft today? His canines cutely showed as he smiled; he genuinely looked happy, and it made me feel like I was fal
Miall"Where are you guys going?" I asked Amanah as she held Amira and Auri's hands.They were dressed in matching pink sun dresses, and Amanah wore a cute hat while the twins rocked pink bow hairpins.My girls are beautiful!"We're going on a girl's date," Amanah said as she smiled. "We're just waiting on Maniah.""Alright, let me get my keys, and we'll go together," I said as I pointed to the kitchen, and the girls voiced their opinions."No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no," Auri shook her head as she waved her small hands."You stay right here," Amari warned as she pointed a finger at me."It's a girl's date, Dad," Maniah said as she passed me; unlike the three, she wore jeans and an oversized hoodie."What are you wearing?" Her mother asked as she took in her attire. "I thought we agreed on wearing sun dresses?""No, the three of you agreed on wearing pink clothes, and I agreed to come along," Maniah shrugged as she raised her book.Amanah pouted and rolled her eyes."Teenagers," s
"Woah, it's really her," I heard as I felt tiny fingers touch my face and giggles.What's going on?"When was the last time we saw her?" Another voice sniffled, and I heard a thud."Stop crying, Kenji," a softer voice said as she hiccupped."What are you all doing here? She's resting," that voice.I knew it all too well.It belonged to the owner of the phone that was in my pocket.Wait a minute, where are my pockets? I touched my sides and felt a soft, silky material covering my body.Waking up, I blinked as I stared at the ceiling."She's up. Shhh," one of them said, a younger male. Two faces that looked alike stared at me with gummy smiles, and I frowned."Why did you guys put Amira and Auri on her bed?" Miall scolded as he walked closer to the bed."They just climbed on their own. They're old enough to do that already," the soft voice said as she took the other baby away from me.Sitting up, I held my head and groaned, feeling a slight ache. Looking around the room, my eyes paused o
I wiped the counter thoughtlessly as I stared ahead. On all the days this bar could be empty, it chose today?Only a few regulars were here and none of them were exciting."You should plaster a smile on that face, Amanah," I stared at Frank with an annoyed look, and he laughed as he flipped the cocktail shaker in the air and caught it with his right hand behind his back, show off."What are you even doing here?""I came to help," I whined as I leaned against the counter and stared at Frank as he worked."You're scaring my customers away; look attractive," he scolded, and I widened my eyes."But I am attractive," I pulled my overalls and stared at him, disappointed. "Anyway, I had this dream, right," I started excitedly, and he put his hand up."Tell me all about it after you serve that customer over there. He only ever comes here whenever you visit," he said, and I raised my eyebrow."So you think it's safe for me to go serve a potential stalker?""Uh, yes. I have bills to pay, Miss Mi
Third Person"What caused you to wake up, Supreme Goddess?" Seifer asked as he stood up from his kneeling position."All the persons I created from my guilt have finally passed on, so that freed me from my prison," Lunaria smiled as she answered."Are you really free from your guilt?" Ylil asked as she glared at Lunaria."No," Lunaria answered simply. "Are you free from your guilt, Ylil?" She asked as she stared into her eyes."I have none," Ylil bit out, and Lunaria nodded as she looked around her temple."That is sad," she whispered.Her eyes landed on Miall, who was still having a hard time breathing. He pressed his head on the ground, writhing in pain."You're the one that's sad!" Ylil shouted, and all the other gods gave her a warning look.Even though they didn't agree with Lunaria's decisions, they still were obligated to protect her."I know," Lunaria said as she kept her eyes on Miall's form. "What's wrong with them?" She asked as she pointed to Miall. "Why have you sealed Ori
Lunaria POV"Are you just gonna stand by the door?" I asked.The day was so heavy today and I was truly exhausted. I lay on my bed face-front refraining from screaming."It's so crazy how you've become so aware of everything since you became the Supreme Goddess," Orion chuckled as he entered my room."I have eyes everywhere now," I said. "And they're all weeping," I whispered as I got up and faced him."Come on, it's not that bad," he smiled as he sat beside me, and pressed a soft kiss on my shoulder. "You're just under a lot of stress.""I really thought I'd just be a disciple at best, Ylil is most suited for this role," I said as I leaned against him."You've been saying that for three years already, but you were chosen for this role because you have something Ylil doesn't have," he said as he massaged my head."What is it that I have besides being terrible at making decisions? I'm not even a scholar," I grumbled. "That feels really good," I sighed closing my eyes."You're empathetic.
Orion held my hips as we kissed in the dark alleyway, his hands slowly trailing down my thighs to my ass, where he gently squeezed.Lifting me up and pressing against the wall, he grunted as he sucked on my tongue and pressed himself against me.I moaned as his hand rubbed my thigh softly, his teeth bit into my bottom lip, and I pressed my chest against his.Pulling away from the kiss, Orion stared at me with drunk eyes, and I believe I gave him just a lust-filled gaze. Without saying anything, he helped me down and held my hand, guiding me through the alleyway.Orion would occasionally squeeze my hand, and I would squeeze his back just to let him know I was okay. I couldn't believe that had happened. Was he mad? Did he like it as much as I did? I want to kiss again.Biting onto my bottom lip, I sighed softly, feeling the pain from his bite. Orion turned around and stared at my lips. Moving in closer, he held my chin and released my bottom lip from between my teeth."Don't do that," he
ℭ𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔰 𝔄𝔤𝔬"So, how was the exam!?" Ylil asked me as she wrapped her arm around my shoulder and exited the examination centre."Argh, don't even ask me about it! At this rate, I won't even make it to being a disciple," I groaned as I wrapped my arm around her waist."That bad, huh?" She whispered as she held me tighter."Seriously bad," I whispered, feeling the tears form."I probably will just be a normal human by next month," I gulped as I roughly wiped my tears."Aria," she said softly."Enough about me, how was the exam for you!?""Hmm, it was okay," she nodded and I knew she was saying it was okay so that I wouldn't have to feel alone."It was super easy, wasn't it?" I asked her, smiling, and she clenched her teeth."Yeah, sorry," she whispered, and I laughed, shaking my head."You don't have to be sorry that I was born a bit dumber than you," I joked, and she stopped walking, looking furious. She hated it when I would be negative or mean to myself."A bit challenged
Third Person"What just happened?" Evander whispered as he stared at the broken window where Orion stood. "Where's Amanah?"Looking at Ylil, she had an unreadable expression as she held Auri in her arms, and Miall stared out the broken window blankly.Evander ran downstairs.Reaching where she had fallen, his steps slowed as he looked around the courtyard."What the?" He panicked as he looked for her. "Where is she?" He looked up at the third floor, wondering if he had been deceived."Hmm?" Ylil groaned as she looked at the spot where Amanah's lifeless body was supposed to be."Where is she?" She gritted as she stared at Evander."I should be asking you! I knew you were a sketchy bitch the moment you showed up," Evander roared, pointing his finger at Ylil. "And you!"He turned to face Miall.Evander felt rage coursing through his veins; his heart broke for Amanah. He knew what it was like to be killed by someone you loved."How could you do that to her?" He asked as he approached him.
I stared at the huge statue that Evander had fished from the water. It looked exactly like the one I saw in my dream when drowning in the ocean."So, nothing?" Evander asked as he put his hands on his hips, waiting expectedly.I slowly shook my head and gave him an apologetic look."No, I can't sense anything. It's just stone," I shrugged, and he sighed as he dropped his head."Just stone?" He squeaked out as he kicked a rock on the ground. "She's just stone!""Maybe it needs sacrifice?" I tried, and he looked at me, amused but mostly annoyed."What kind of crappy neighbourhood did you grow up in? Sacrifice? No, her stone body won't crack because her soul isn't here anymore," he said as he pointed between me and the stone."Well, where is her soul?" I asked, amused at how stressed he was about all of this."It was in you. It's probably buried deep somewhere in all that anguish you keep to yourself.""Anguish?" I asked, smiling. "I'm happy," I shrugged, and he groaned as he rolled his e