Bernardo Not just unfit to continue living in the Crimson Moon but unfit to be my mate and the soon-to-be Luna of the Pack. The thought of that sent a sharp unbearable pain down to my spine. Even my wolf felt uneasy. I couldn’t let that happen.I wanted Harlyn so much for her to just be someone unfit to be part of me. The idea wasn’t something I ever wanted to entertain! She wasn’t in any way a vampire and she would never be.“He isn’t your brother,”I told her firmly.“And how do you know that?”“Same way you think he’s your brother just because he told you he has a sister like you without proof! How’s he your brother when you are not a vampire?”I questioned her. “Didn’t you listen to what he just said? Your majesty, please,”She pleaded. I hated how she used a title.“I heard what he said but it doesn’t make any sense,”I responded! It really made no sense! Why will they be triplets and of different breeds?? It was unheard of which is why I am convinced that he’s making everythin
HarlynI shouldn’t have said it, I knew I shouldn’t have said those words when I saw how Bernardo froze and how he couldn’t even say a word but he was being unreasonable and not ready to listen. Why won’t he just listen?I know he’s the alpha king and his words stand but I am his mate and he should listen to me too.Of course, I didn’t mean it. I would never walk away from Bernardo but I had to make him believe I would and that’s why I pushed him out right after I said the words. I didn’t want him to know how I truly felt.“You don’t mean that,”He finally said. Lying wasn’t something I was really good at but right now, I wanted him to believe my lies! I just found out that I might have a twin sister who looks exactly like me and yet, my mate doesn’t even care and wants to send my brother away.“He’s only doing his job as the alpha,”My wolf scowled. She has been grumpy since I said I would reject Bernardo! She didn’t even get the joke. Yes, he was doing his job but right now, he was
Bernardo After I left the room where those three were in, my wolf kept fighting me to go back and carry our mate but I fought against him and locked him away. Now my head was silent but I was greatly troubled especially because I made Harlyn believe I would let her go. Never! It’s crazy how I did worse things to Harlyn and now that she told me that she might not want me anymore, I couldn’t handle it. I was in an important meeting but all I could think about was Harlyn and how to fix our relationship.It was all my fault. The whole reason that she could talk about leaving was because I rejected her before instead of completing our mating ritual and announcing to the kingdom that I already found my mate and the Luna of the pack.If I had not rejected her before, we would have completed the mating rituals that would bind us together forever now and she would never have thought of leaving me because of some vampire.I gnashed my teeth at the thought of that vampire. He came out of nowhe
Bernardo “I still don’t get it, why didn’t she come for Harlyn after the zeta passed away?”I questioned. It just felt all wrong that she knew there was another child but never came for her. Practically letting Harlyn grow up alone believing she had no other family.“I just said she passed away early. Around the same time as the zeta, only a couple of weeks apart if I remember the date of the events that happened correctly and the twins grew up with their mother’s relative watching them,”He revealed. That makes a lot more sense.“And I am guessing the relatives had no idea she left a child with the father?”“Yeah, I think so,”He responded. I wondered how the vampire knew he had another sister if no one among the people they grew up with knew. Could be the bond they share. That damn bond. Now I have to go back and swallow my words. Vampires are bad news but this particular vampire just stole two important women in my life. I can’t just send them away and they were both hell-bent on
HarlynI turned for the hundredth time, trying to find a comfortable position but nothing seemed to work out. I lost track of time while trying to fall asleep. After spending the whole day alone being miserable and scared that Bernardo might show up and make me leave his room and the palace after what happened between us; I decided to just leave the room before he showed up.Which was why I was currently lying in my old bed after over a week away from it. It felt unfamiliar. Partly because I have gotten used to sleeping in bigger and better beds. Thankfully, no one questioned me when I walked into my old room. They didn’t even acknowledge me. I didn’t mind because I was used to not being acknowledged but after being the center of attention for the past week, it kind of made me sad to be back on my own.“Then why did you come here you grown-ass rebel?”My wolf was compelled to say. Now she finally decided to show up after ignoring me for the whole day. Well, it was my turn to ignore h
Harlyn“Oh,”I voiced. I didn’t know what else to say.“Oh? Is that all you have to say? What are you doing down here?”Bernardo question. I couldn’t tell if he was still angry with me because he was speaking in a low voice.“I live here,”“Used to live here, you don’t live here anymore Harlyn,”I bit the inside of my mouth to prevent myself from saying any words that would lead to another argument. I heard his intake of breath and realized he was trying to control himself. He was still angry. Maybe he was here to tell me to leave. I couldn’t leave tonight.“Look, your majesty. I know you want me to leave the palace but I can’t leave tonight as it’s already late but don’t worry, I will leave by morning,”I assured him. Maybe I should listen to my wolf and monetize my gift. The money I have right now isn’t enough to carry me for a week.“What are you even talking about, Harlyn? When did I say I wanted you to leave the palace? I left you in our room, why are you here right now?”He ques
Harlyn“She died?”I felt a constriction in my throat. The small hope that I didn’t even know I had about meeting one of my parents as an adult died.“Yes, almost the same time as the zeta,”Bernardo held me tightly as I sobbed. I felt like a piece of shit for thinking that my mom didn’t give a fuck about me, which was why she didn’t come for me when Dad passed. She died and my siblings were just as young as I was then. They didn’t get any special treatment either. We all grew up without our parents.“I am sorry, baby,”Bernardo whispered into my ears as he patted my back continuously to calm me down.”“You did nothing wrong,”I sniffed.“I almost killed your brother.”“Don’t say that. We both know you were trying to protect your sister.”I said, and we both pulled out of the hug. He didn’t let me go completely.“You gave me a scare tonight, Lyn. I didn’t mean what I told you earlier. I will never let you go. We belong together. Okay?”He asked, and I nodded. We were both wrong, and w
Harlyn“Can we talk more about everything some other time? I just want to lie in your arms tonight.”I told him as I didn’t want to think about the future or any of the problems that we have right now. Maybe tomorrow.“Yes, I am so fucking tired. I had a tough day today. I haven’t eaten since breakfast, which doesn’t even count because I didn’t even finish it,”He complained.“Do you want me to get you food? I know my way around the palace kitchen.”I offered, but he shook his head.“No need. I will just eat tomorrow. I haven’t slept for two days. If only I can quit my job and just run away with you. I want to do so many things with you, but I can’t and I don’t like how I can’t.”I felt the same too, but I also know that it would not always be like this. That we will have time to explore with each other and do the things he wants to do with me.“Take a shower?”I asked him. He nodded, and while he went to shower; I remade the bed. Even though he told me he didn’t want to eat, I figure
Harlyn “Were you two talking about me?” She called out and I couldn’t even deny it because we had been talking about her for real. She ran the rest of the way to us and pulled me into a hug which I returned. Just holding her in my arms melted away every little doubt I had in me. My body released a million happy cells and even my wolf jumped in joy inside me.“You are glowing and I am happy to see you like this after what happened yesterday.” Helaine said when we pulled apart. Loved her and how she was able to tell my mood. I love everything about her and even more.“We are good now. The enemies are gone and I have you guys with me.” I told her with a smile. She smiled at me before looking at my mate. “Hello, your majesty. How was your night?” She asked my mate who smiled.“It was great and yours?” “Mine was splendid. I watched the news last night and I must say, I get why everyone fears and respects you. I was impressed.” Bernardo looked at me and smiled.“Thanks, I have been
Harlyn“I can’t believe all that is really over and we are on the path to return our kingdom to how it was before the great discovery.” I couldn’t resist saying. The whole of last night, I kept thinking about everything that went down. I couldn't believe everything really happened and it was all really over. As of last night, both the remains of the traitors have been taken away from the kingdom completely and everything they have ever owned has become public assets to be given out to charity or confiscated if not useful.“I am glad you finally accept that you are one of the leaders of the kingdom now.” I smiled and blushed when my mate touched my cheeks. Yeah, after yesterday, there was no doubting it. He literally told me that my coronation is the next big event that will happen in the kingdom. Like I am going to be queen officially and the man waited until he was deep inside me to tell me.It was the hottest thing ever and I loved it too much that it got into my head and erased a
Harlyn “This is not the end! This will never be the end! You think killing me will make it all go away? You think that will make it all stop? You are wrong! It will never end as long as you are on the throne! My fight will continue even in death and I will win against you, bastard!” I don’t even know how the idiot got all the strength to be shouting out foolish words. I looked at my mate and he had a smirk on his face. He stood up and I did too but he made a stop motion. Even though I wanted to argue and insist on following him, I realized really fast that it wasn’t the time to argue with him. As soon as he made sure that I wouldn’t follow him, he marched away from where we sat. Not even the elders who tried to stop him succeeded. I sat and watched as my mate marched toward the center of the auditorium. I didn’t know what he was going to do but I knew it would be bad for the idiot who couldn’t just shut up and die in peace. “Oh no,” I exclaimed when Bernardo got him, jerked h
Harlyn “Are you sure that you still want to be here with me? You can still leave if you want.” I turned and openly glared at my mate. He has asked the same question over and over again for the past half an hour that we have been seated and waiting for the executive to happen. Right now, various deltas were putting the final touches to all their preparations and I have to admit that it kind of felt scary that they were doing everything in preparation to murder two people. But when I remember what those two have done and just how many people they have taken their lives unjustly, I just can’t feel bad for them. “If you ask me that one last time, I will tell the guards to walk you out of here. I feel like you are the one who doesn’t want to be here.” I whispered to him. Of course, I won’t ask the king to leave but it felt good to warn and felt even better when he nodded politely. “Yes ma’am.” He whispered back and left me alone. I watched as the deltas went about their duties and
Harlyn “You guys can go if you want. I will wait here with the twins.” Leah told the ladies who took the chance to leave. “They are going to spread the news that I have an identical twin.” I told Leah and Helaine. “How do you know that?” I smiled knowingly. “I just know.” I said with a laugh. “You look really pretty.” Helaine complimented. “I look just like you.” I told her. “No, not right now. You look like an elegant version of us and it really suits you.” I smiled at the compliment. We didn’t even get the chance to talk much because my mate walked back into the dressing room. “Oh, the royal couple, coupling.” Helaine cheered when she saw Bernardo. We must have unknowingly teleported our dress code because he was wearing a similar color-coded attire. Navy blue and white. He looked very kingly with the crown on his head and the staff of office in his hand. I don’t know about others but I was completely smitten by him and if I wasn’t already so in love with him, I wou
Harlyn “It looks so good on you, oh my goodness!” I did a three-sixty turn for her and laughed when the women cheered. “I know a secret.” Patricia let out and the three of us stared at her curiously. “Tell us,” Leah told her when Patricia didn’t speak. She smiled. “I don’t know if you will believe me but the queen mother had the dresses remade for her.” She said and pointed at me. I stared at her in shock and confusion. There’s no way that’s true. “You are joking, right? Harlyn became Luna not too long ago and my grandma has been gone for over a year now. She died way before the alpha and Harlyn got together.” Leah said and I nodded in agreement. It just didn’t make any sense. “I am not joking or lying. The queen mother knew you would one day be queen. At least that’s what she kept telling us. If you don’t believe me then you can ask the other worker, though she has stopped working at the palace. She knows, everyone who worked close to the queen mother knew.” I didn’t know
Harlyn “I know and I am grateful for it. Only you can make him agree to something like that and I am truly happy that he found you now. The side of my baby brother I see every day these days even with everything going on pleases me and I have you to thank for bringing that side of him out.” There she goes again with all the thanks as if mating with Bernardo didn’t change my life more than it did his. “I am glad too.” I told her because I didn’t want to argue his importance and just what mating with him has done for me. I am sure Leah already knows that. “Okay, let’s get you dressed. Ladies, let’s see what you got.” Leah called out to the two women who quickly started pulling out things that they had come up with. Leah pushed me gently into one of the chairs in the huge room and made a stay-put gesture before walking over to the women. I glared at my reflection in the mirror in front of me. I have seen myself in mirrors lately but every time I see myself, I see a whole new perso
Harlyn “Why do you look so in shock? You are the queen now, that’s yours.” It felt surreal. Everything in that room screams luxury, expensive and some of them very vintage. Even the queen mother only used that room when it was really important that she show up as queen and now, that place will be mine. It felt too huge to be real. “I don’t know, Bern. It feels like I will be stepping into a place that isn’t mine. Can’t I just get dressed in our room?” I asked him. “Sure you can any other time but it’s important that you show up in traditional crimson moon royal attire as the queen.” “But I am not queen yet.” I pointed out. “Oh, but you are my dear. The day I found out that you were my mate was the day you became queen of the crimson moon. Coronation is just to make it ceremonial.” Now why do I suddenly have doubts when I was the one who insisted that I want to stand by his side? I let out a deep sigh and nodded. I didn’t want us to waste more time. “Call her.” I told him.
Harlyn“Baby? It’s time to go!”I opened my eyes when I heard Bernardo’s whispers and blinked to clear sleep off my eyes. I must have fallen asleep while waiting for him. I don’t even know how long I slept. The last thing I remembered was reading through the PDF that Hillan had sent to me.“What time is it?”I asked Bernardo as he helped me up.“Past four pm,”He told me and helped me fix my hair. He had a look on his face that I didn’t like.“Did something happen while I was sleeping?”I asked him with concern. He smiled and shook his head but I wasn’t convinced. I looked around his office and it was just the two of us.“But you don’t look okay.”I said and reached to caress his face. He touched my hand and held it against his face.“I know. I am just in my feelings. I guess even though I passed the judgment, I hate to see it happen but I have to be there.”I understood immediately and pulled him into a tight hug.“Oh baby, but you don’t have to be there. You already did your part, r