Amarantha's POV"We meet again... mate..." I heard another voice speak inside my head. It felt like it came from within me.I quickly looked away and pushed Omnibus. I stood straight, clearing my throat.What dreadful chaos this was! How can I be so careless in front of him? And now, this voice inside of me started wanting me to swoon over Omnibus' presence.I shook my head violently.No. This couldn't happen. It couldn't be. Iram is my mate, not Omnibus! Get yourself up! I reminded myself. My thoughts were already ruined. I panicked. How could I ever escape this situation?I decided to walk away but just as when I was about to escape, a strong hand pulled me back.I looked up and it was him again. This time, he stared blankly. A dark aura started to surround him. This was the first time I felt scared of his presence. It was like he wasn't the same Omnibus I met before, a merrier person and warm-hearted. Right now, he became the very unpleasant werewolf that didn't like being neglecte
Amarantha's POV"Kiss me..."I must be losing my mind.Two words from my mouth but I couldn't bring myself to flinch of my own accord. Was it really me who just spoke earlier?Gosh! How do I take back my words?I blinked twice. I wanted to lower my head but my body wasn't responding to any of my commands. I just head-on meet his confused yet delighted eyes."L-Luna..."I didn't say a word and waited for him to act. We looked at each other as though it was the only thing that mattered to the both of us. Seeing his naked emotions, his desire to kiss and claim me his, and to take me far away from Iram. I felt those one heartbeat away.And as though I thought he wouldn't defy his duty, I was wrong. He indulged my invitation and started to own my lips.It was a deep and hungry kiss. A kiss of longingness, thirst, respect, and compassion. That went on for several moments, feeling his softness kneading mine. It was warm, knee-jerking, and powerful. I once knew his subdued emotions, his exces
Amarantha's POVI started walking in a zigzag motion. Heavy breathing. Blurry vision.I felt like my head was lighter than usual. The place felt like a small box. I started to feel like the spaces were closing in on me.I purred and purred in pain and desperation.Should I just take Omnibus' offer? Was it all worth it to go that far just to save myself from something bad that was about to happen?And what about Iram? After I escape, how would he hold up? Would he just let me go? Or would he take all necessary measures to find me even though I wasn't worth it?My mind was a complete mess. After Iñigo told me those things, I was in a disaster on my own. I just found myself walking down the capital and found the same place I used to hide from Omnibus.When I settled on a cemented path, I whimpered loudly. I feared for my life. That's the truth.I feared that someday I would be the cause of anyone's trouble. To their heartaches. And now that it had happened, I didn't know what to do. My m
Amarantha's POVAs I was struggling to breathe, the familiar smirk inside the cellar caught my attention.As our eyes met, the strangle began to loosen. Slowly, the grip on my neck entirely let go of me.I coughed hard and tried to catch my breath. I held my neck and slowly looked up.I knew it. It was that same woman I saw when Iram and Omnibus returned. The she-wolf who was chained.She stuck her arm out of the rectangle hole. I heard her psst at me.I just looked at her and never said a word though I wanted to growl at her. She just almost killed me! I was just trying to control my temper."Oy!" she shouted once more. "Are you the Luna here?"I narrowed my eyes. "How did you know that?"She shrugged and gave me an uninterested gesture. "It's easy to guess. You're energy?"I didn't respond but became a little amused. It's a bit surprising that werewolves know at first impression the ranks and titles of each pack member. They must be living their lives so easily."And I know you're h
Amarantha's POV All I did was to cry all night inside my chamber. I didn't have any power to stop Iram at all. He already removed all the chambermaids assigned to me.My rage began to boil inside of me. I couldn't sleep.Shintara was right. I was just wasting my selfless state to someone who didn't cherish me at all.I am his mate! He should have protected me. He should have believed me! But he chose to feign ignorance.Suddenly, a knock on my door caught my attention. I stopped sobbing for a second and then walked toward the door.When I opened it, I saw Omnibus. His eyes were filled with fear and worries. They were welling up in tears."O-Omni?"Without a word, Omnibus suddenly widened the door. He launched toward me and hugged me.I was caught off-guard. I didn't know what to do. I stood there frozen.I could feel his heavy breathing. His chest moved up and down. His embrace got tighter and tighter."I'm so sorry. If I knew what happened, I should've—""You shouldn't be here, Omni
Shintara's POV I smirked after seeing the human luna away from my cellar.Pathetic fool.She still didn't know who she was in the first place. If she knew what she was capable of, everyone in this pack would run away in fear for their lives.It amused me to know that one of my kind found me with just an instinct. I've longed enough to wait for this day to finally meet someone of the same kind.When I touched Amarantha, I knew that her wolf has already been awakened. I could feel it. It wasn't the same excitement I felt when I first met my mate, Omnibus, whom I rejected, but a different kind of excitement. Something between home and family bond. It was that kind of notion.But Amarantha seemed to be too stupendous. She still didn't want to believe anything that she was seeing.I grimaced. I was once that kind of she-wolf before. The only difference was that I knew I was born a werewolf...I started to know my condition when I discovered my wolf on my 15th birthday. That was also the da
Iñigo's POV I slammed my fists after hearing something ridiculous."What did you say?!" I asked in disbelief. Fuming in madness while flaring my nose in front of my most trusted soldier."B-Beta. It is the truth!" Henry replied. "She has returned to the castle. Inside the dungeon where some of the prisoners from Scottland were, she was put through the Alpha King's order.I scoffed and ground my teeth in annoyance. "What's gotten into the Alpha King's head and he held capture that freak?""Beta, what shall we do?"I stood up and returned my gaze to him. "I'll make sure she's punished for escaping Prima Tierra!" I stomped my feet as I declared those words. I called some of my soldiers and ordered them to accompany me.I took a familiar route with a smug look on my face."Better get ready to taste my revenge!"We reached the dungeon that Henry had spoken about. I entered the passageway and relied on my heightened smell. I sniffed through the air and easily stopped at the last door insid
Shintara's POV "Wait for me, Shin. I will come for you..." I finally heard that voice.I couldn't stop myself from smiling inside my cellar. After 2 days of wasting my time inside this dungeon, I realized until now that I still need to escape this place.After watching Lorna bleed to death, I couldn't move. I stopped my utmost desire to fight back. That was why it was so easy for that Alpha King to seize me along with Omnibus.They put wolfsbane on the special cuffs they made for me. I just hoped they added the highest volume so that I could die immediately. I didn't have to go through such a trial knowing that I was only living on my own without my family. But unfortunately, I was still alive and seeing the little sunshine from the little peephole on the wall. I could see the soldiers and civilians walking to and fro the wall where I could see them in the background.This was all before I finally saw her face to face. The first time I caught a glimpse of her was when I entered the c
Amarantha's POV I saw many things a human shouldn't have at this time of age.As girls leaving in Scotland, we could have been enjoying the traditions and swooning about the magic of love in wedding ceremonies.I was once that typical woman. But in today's generation where I live in a world where another creature coexisted with humans, I beg to differ.Human girls would still prefer marrying rather than choosing to be of service to the people.I became the Luna Queen of Europe.Years passed. Other packs reshaped the way they thought about the world. The Alpha King and I are devout to be of service to the werewolf society. It was a tough job as many ridiculed me for being a human.Many also ridiculed Iram for the rumors of him being cursed by the Moon Goddess. But I stayed by his side and never left him.I showed them that the curse was nothing but propaganda to oust him from his post as the Alpha King.Inima already explained things to us. Before she died, she revealed everything inc
Iram's POV Right after Omnibus left, memories started to rush inside of me...Omnibus came to me inside the library with quite a surprise.He was with Lorna.I narrowed my eyes in confusion. "Lorna? What are you doing here? You were with her?" I asked Omnibus.He shrugged and pointed at her. "She said she has to say something to you."I turned to her again and waited for her to say something.She heaved a sigh and faced me. "Alpha King. Please forgive me for fooling you, but please hear me out before it's too late..." she suddenly uttered."What do you want to tell me?""I am not Lorna Ferrel. I am a Chimera. Someone that has two souls, two wolves in one body. With that, I have two fated mates. And one of them was you..."I arched my brow at her. I am starting to get annoyed. "What nonsense are you talking about? Are you trying to fool me right now?""I am telling you the truth. I am none other than your first mate. Inima Wahlberg. Beta Iñigo's dead sister. I am her. I am that fated
Omnibus' POV After that conversation with Luna Amarantha and Shintara, I felt like my energy was drained from me.At night, King Iram asked for my audience. Still, a bit disarrayed, I forced myself to get up and came to his chamber.He sat at a table and poured a drink. He smiled and gestured his hand to me. "Come and join me here, Omnibus!" he delightfully invited me.My shoulders slumped at the scene and frowned at him. "Wow! I'm dying inside and you're celebrating? Do I look like a joke to you, Iram?" I casually asked.He snorted and patted the empty chair. "It's not for celebration, idiot!"I gasped. "Woah! When did you learn to cuss at me, brother?""Shintara taught me well, don't worry!" he laughed.I frowned and rolled my eyes. "Did you just call me to make fun of my broken heart?"Iram chuckled again and placed the glass in front of me. "Drink."I sighed and stared at the glass before drinking the beer in it. "Is it so wrong to feel guilty about Amarantha's twin sister? I mea
Amarantha's POV During the lunch with the Alpha King, the two love birds can't stop bickering at each other. They sent sharp daggers at each other and then turned away in contempt.I couldn't help but sigh."Can someone please tell me what's happening?" Iram asked but I just turned to him and shook my head."Don't ask. They won't budge. Trust me."***** After that, Iram had to leave us three for some peace talks with other packs.I was left with the two still not happy with each other's company."Do you want to reject each other? Is that it?" I asked."No!" they both angrily replied."Well, then, kiss and make up already!""It's not that simple, Luna!" Shintara reasoned. "I don't want to get married to a man who is still stuck with his past!""And I wouldn't want to marry a woman who still thinks she knows better! Fine by me!" Omnibus butted in.I rolled my eyes and massaged my temples. After that, I faced them. "Let's be clear here. Ava is dead. My twin sister is dead. So, what's t
Amarantha's POV I smiled at the boy who asked that question and patted his shoulder. "Good question, dear!" I told him delightfully. "Because I don't want to change everything in me. I accept who and what I am as I am made to be who I am."If I try to change myself, then I would have no face to show in front of my original race. I wouldn't have convinced them into this peace. Most importantly, the new rules would be irrelevant to those people who wanted peace. Because if I become the face of someone who isn't proud of who I am, then what will become of others? They wouldn't be happy to see me not so proud of how I was brought into this world."The people sympathized with my words and understood me.For me, it wasn't just because of the humans that I stayed human. For me, I chose to stay who I am because I am happy with who I am.God made me a human for a purpose. He wanted me to reach this far for me to know what I should do. And this was it."Roaming around again?" Beta Omnibus teas
Amarantha's POV We immediately left Nottingham with a brief announcement to leave.I could not wait for Emerett's approval anymore. I just told him that I await his answer but he has to deliver it with action.Shintara and I immediately landed on Prima Tierra. With her swift strides, we came back in a span of 30 minutes.I was shocked to see the scenery.I saw Iram's wolf fighting against Iñigo's wolf. Some of Prima Tierra's soldiers were losing."No one came from Ouse?" I asked worriedly."We need stalling, Luna. You must go to the border and let them in. I will help others in here," Shintara said then left. She fought alongside the soldiers.I frustratingly ran toward the border. Some were about to attack me but luckily, a familiar wolf came and killed two of the werewolves."Omnibus?""How are you doing, Luna? Be careful!" he shouted, then led me to the border. After that, he left me alone.Not long enough, the pack of rogues came.The leader shifted into his human form and faced
Amarantha's POV "We have to hurry!" Shintara shouted at me.I was having second thoughts about leaving Iram behind. I didn't feel cool with this. Something is bothering me."What are you taking so long?" she asked, irritated. "We're almost there, Luna!""I can't just do this. Something is not right, Shintara. What if something happened to them?""Quit overthinking and let's focus on this task. Do you not want this for your people?"She's right. I was too busy worrying about Iram. He can handle himself. He is very strong unlike me who is just a mere human who can only heal him if he needs me.After that thought, I decided to follow Shintara's tracks. Shintara shifted into her large white wolf form. She let me ride behind her as she swiftly glided through the forest.We reached the Ouse River in front of the Rogue Alpha's tavern.They displayed hostility but when they saw Shintara's wolf, they all scowled away in fear and backed down.Shintara shifted back to her human form and faced t
Iram's POV "Your Majesty! They are already here! The traitors!" one of the Iotas shouted.I clenched my jaw in anger and faced the army I have prepared. "Gather all the citizens and make sure they are safe in one place. Close all exit points once they enter our pack." I turned to my right. "Gamma, choose one Iota you trust the most to relay my message. We need their help right now. Do you understand?"Omnibus nodded. "Yes, your majesty!" He faced his men and picked one for the work. That was when Shintara appeared.She crossed her arms and confidently looked at her mate. "I will lead that part. Count me in!" she volunteered."Are you sure you're going to do this?" he asked worriedly."Hey, if I ever was born rich like you, I would have been the Alpha King's Gamma. Don't pamper me too much."I scoffed at their bickering. But I no longer hated cheesy moments like this.I looked over my shoulder and smiled at the lady that lit up my whole life. "My Luna! How are you feeling?"Amarantha
Iñigo's POV "What are you saying, Oliver? Are you saying that the Luna was kidnapped?" Delta Redentus asked."Y-yes, Delta.""Where is your evidence? You cannot just say that in this court without evidence!" Gufu also uttered."I do have, Zeta. I have solid proof. But first, I want to ask the Alpha King about his recollection of this...""What is his involvement?"Oliver faced Iram and bowed his head. "My King. I would like to ask you a question...""Go ahead..." he replied."That night when you punished the luna after not eating the food you prepared for her, did you remember how you treated her? Specifically, where did she stay and who was with her?" Oliver asked curiously.Iram's forehead creased in confusion. "I don't quite remember everything. It was too bloody hellish that night that I didn't want to remember..." he answered honestly. "But I do remember approving to have her guarded by many Iotas," he added.My heart raised a million miles after hearing those words from him.Co