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Chapter 26Lucianna’s POVI feel hot. All over. My body feels like burning, it does not hurt but its calling for something.I’m in terrible heat!This wave is so different from what I had before. I can’t stop thinking about Jacob, and my body yearns for him, for his touch, for his presence!“J-Jacob!” Before my tongue connects to my mind, I already screamed his name.Jacob entered the room, slamming the door wide open.I was trembling, not in pain, not because I’m hurt. It sounds pathetic but its because my body wants him.I want him now.This feels like I’m under a spell!“Jacob! Please--!”I don’t know what I’m asking for. I’m not fucking aware of what I want but every words sounded right to me!Fuck you, mate bond!My core throbbed even harder. Is the bond cursing me?! What I’m feeling got worse with every wrath I have with the bond in my head.“I’m here, Lucianna.” Jacob held me in his arms and I fucking clung to him like he is the source of my life!Fuck!“Make it stop! Please!”
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Chapter 27Lucianna’s POVMy body shivered from Jacob’s icy glare. The veins in his arms are visible as he held my phone tight with his hand.I gulped.I made another trouble.There was silence between us and we just continued to look at each other. His eyes, glaring at mine while I tried my best to look innocent though I’m sure he knew I’m not.I waited then Jacob just sighed that took me off guard.He extended his arms to hand my phone to me and I slowly reached for it. None of us break the eye contact.“Jacob--”“Tell me again that ‘that’ beta was just a ‘friend’.” his voice is dry and his smirk is full of sarcasm.“I--”“I thought I was wrong about the impression of you the first time we met. I guess old habit dies hard, huh.”My mind was lost for a moment. What did I show him at the mapping ball to say that? As far as I can remember, I kept on throwing myself at him.“I will be out for two days starting tomorrow. I’m heading to the Prime pack to settle the treaty renewal with Aid
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Chapter 28Lucianna's POVI decided to cook steak and veggies for the side. I want to, no, I need to persuade Jacob about taking me with him to the Prime pack. So bad.A sweet intoxicating scent lingered on my nose that made me inhaled deep to fill my lungs with it.He’s here!I quickly went to the entrance door, almost stumbling on my feet and my action are full of excitement.The door opened before I could open it for him, and so my feet halted before I crash to Jacob's chest.I grinned, my lips trembled as I faked it."Welcome home!"Jacob frowned for a while before sighing and taking off his coat. I saw how a small smile crept into his face.Hmp! He sure find me funny!"I'll take your coat!" I said as I grabbed on his coat and which he let me have. I placed it at the stand and shifter my weight to face him and flashes a sweet smile."I made dinner. It's all set in the kitchen, come!"My hand caught his and pulled him to the kitchen. I thanked the heavens that he let me pull him ea
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Chapter 29Lucianna’s POV“I can’t believe we’ll stay for a week, Jake.”I glanced at Brent who spoke as he shook his head.We’re on our way to the Prime pack riding Jacob’s black rhino truck. Harley drives and Brent sat up front next to him. Jacob and I were seated at the back and I made sure that one fluffy bag is placed between us.Another car was behind us where another two of Jacob’s shifters are. We are six commuters, overall.“Didn’t know you have a problem with that.” Jacob replied with a lazy tone so I decided to butt in before the conversation died down.“Why? How long do you guys used to stay for renewal?”Brent looked at me and then to Jacob before looking at the road again.“Usually two or three days.”“And? Why are we staying for a week now?”Does the two pack has personal troubles they had to fix? I can’t think of anything that may cause us to stay longer than necessary.Oh well, I won’t stay long, that is for sure.Brent laughed and Harley joined him. I frowned and loo
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Chapter 30Lucianna’s POVOur mates went to the Prime pack building to do their thing. Ashira invites me to her room and I figured that Ash must be sleeping with Aiden on another room. Her scent is so faint inside it.“My God! Your mate is so sweet! Scary but sweet.” I sighed dreamily. “I’m envious!”Ashira continued to look at me the same way she does when I’m hiding something. This person is the only one who can read me clear.“I hate that Jacob, Luce. What did he do to you? The last time you called, you’re crying your lungs out!”My mind was quickly reminded of what has happened before and the way I looked so distressed, hopeless.“Just like I said, he cheated on me…”I continued telling my ‘unfortunate’ becoming and Ashira listened attentively. I can see the hate plastering in her expression and from her side comments.Somehow, having someone to talk about what I experienced lightened my chest but also added fuel to the fire upon remembering all of it.“Last time we talked, you sa
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Chapter 31Jacob’s POVLucianna did not bother to look at me even when I softened, giving in to her request. I let her leave without my third-in-command. That was enough to drive me insane, doubt what’s coming , but I managed to stay calm.The three of them, Ashira, Seth and Lucianna was walking towards the forest right now. I can still see them using my enhanced sight, but it won’t be long until I lose her.The sight of her, I mean.Heck, I won’t lose her.I won’t allow it. Never.Fuck, why am I battling with myself?“Is that forest safe?” I asked Aiden who’s standing beside me without bothering to look at him.“Yeah.”“How about that spot of yours?”“It is safe.”“Are you sure there’s no one there?”Aiden took long to answer so I turned to look at him. His brow were arched as he looks at me with a lazy expression.“I’m sure. That’s the place I only share with my mate, brother.”I sighed.Lucianna and I haven’t completed the mating process. I want to, but knowing that she wanted to r
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Chapter 32Lucianna’s POVMy whole body didn’t stop trembling, the thought of losing my friend because of my stubbornness scares me.It’s almost an hour that passed and there’s still no sign of Ashira. I helped looking for her but there’s no sign of her presence. No scent, no tracks, nothing.Jacob didn’t talked to me about it. He was also busy looking for Ashira, just like the rest of us.One thing that kept me shaking was Aiden’s deadly glares at me that I can’t even look at him. I knew he blames me for it, no one might be asking but I know everyone thinks the same.That I am the mastermind of all of it.That I was trying to escape because there’s no reason for us to go at the border.Seth’s jaw kept clenching when he looks my way, and I knew perfectly why. I accepts their silent anger, their silent way of blaming me.No one talks about it, no one blamed me vocally. But that hurts more.And I’m drowning with the feeling.“Ashira was found!”I was quick to stood up, everyone has, too
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Chapter 33Brent’s POV“What are you saying, Jake? Let go of Lucianna?”I must be hearing things.The two of them might have started messy but I know how Jacob got connected with Lucianna. It’s beyond the bond, and he starts to live getting used of her around.And letting her go? What’s gotten into him this time?“I’m thinking…” Jacob paused and I (im)patiently waited for more words.Jacob was looking at the darkness, his expression was unreadable because of the lack of light from where he were facing.I sighed when I heard nothing more.“Jacob, explain it to me, please. What’s with letting her go?”“That’s what I just said.” he hissed and I saw him shook his head a bit, as if he can’t believe his own words.If Jacob is really trying to set Lucianna free, does that mean he will let her out of his hold? Out of his control? Out of his land? Out of his pack? Out of his life? What?Clearing my throat, I decided to start giving answers and stopped questioning him.“Without your mate, you’l
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Chapter 73Lucianna’s POVI heard Jacob’s voice while Harley was talking. The Gamma reported that Roscoe came to visit and that we talked in private but he didn’t add things that will complicate a mind. Though I doubt Jacob will think odd of his brother’s visit, given the situation we are in.My breathing got heavy when the two nodded their goodbyes and Jacob looked my way. Exactly at me, in my eyes, as if he knew I’m standing there and watching them.My reflexes say I should hide, away from his soulless eyes but I can’t. I didn’t. Instead, I walked towards the front door where Jacob were also headed. Jacob stopped just outside the door, right in front of me and I stopped inside, a step away from him.We stood there, eyes locked with each other and I have no idea what’s working on his head. Jacob shows no expression, same thing he has been doing since what had happened. And I can’t read his thoughts, nor his feelings.Is he waiting? I think he’s waiting for me to speak, to tell him so
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Chapter 72 Lucianna’s POV “I mean abortion, Lucianna. We have to kill the pup inside your womb in exchange of enough time.” I swear, all the blood running through my veins left. I froze, and I stopped breathing. Killing the pup… God, that sounds so wrong because it fucking is! “You’re proposing to kill my child, Roscoe.” I stated because he seems to forgot that fact. “Yes--” “My own child. Its your family, too!” “I know that, Lucianna! But do we have a choice? We’re already in this problem, and we got no other options to choose from.” he bowed his head and sighed before looking back at me. “Its either let Jacob die or kill the pup before it consume your mate.” I put my hands up to stop him, unable to can’t hear any more of this. Roscoe has a point and it is clear but I am not thinking of killing my own child. I’m hopeful,I’m still hoping for a miracle to save us all from the fate’s curse. But Roscoe is also right that we have no time. And I have no time to continue hoping. Bu
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Chapter 71Jacob’s POV“And I think you’ve brought us trouble.” says the visitor.Even though I can’t see her face, I know she’s looking right at me. The emotion of fear comes to me very seldom and that’s when I have no knowledge of something. When there’s something I have no answer about, or I’m left with no resolve.But this woman, well I can’t say she’s human exactly. And I think I’m having that particular emotion right now.Fhoxia is her name, right? And this Fhoxia is not from the living, its dead. She got no presence, no scent, no shadow, nothing.All the inhibitions I had, all the doubts and mistrust was left with certainty. Lucianna and Roscoe are telling the truth and even if I believe them, this woman’s presence alone makes me believe.“He didn’t mean to.” Roscoe spoke, trying to cover up for me. Its not only I who recognize who Fhoxia was talking to.Fhoxia turned her head to Roscoe, ever slowly, the slowest motion I have ever see.“Doesn’t mean he was not to blame.” the fe
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Chapter 70Ashira’s POV“Come again?” Roscoe tilted his head and his brow furrowed. “What did you say?” he asked Jacob again.I was fidgeting on my seat while watching the brothers fought glances with each other. Jacob bit his lip and looked away first. I can tell how guilty he is, Jacob never looked away first when it comes to Roscoe.“You-” Roscoe can’t finish his sentence. He backed away and sat on the chair with a thud.“I didn’t--”“She will get pregnant!” Roscoe cut Jacob’s words and he stood up as hastily as how he sat. Jacob let out a sigh and closed his eyes shut, his jaws clenching hard.I’m still in a daze here.After the ‘accident’ as we start to call it, Jacob kept on apologizing over and over again. He claim he didn’t mean it, he claimed that he has no intention to finish inside. It was not his plan, and I know he’s telling the truth.Roscoe arrived after midnight while the pack was still enjoying their booze and dancing their life. He caught us in the moment of despair
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Chapter 69Brent was making his speech in the middle of the Hall where a stage was placed. The crowd was in a circle, the music had died down, and people of Shadow pack listened as the pack’s beta talked.“Let’s stay here while Brent do his thing.” Jacob whispered on my ears. We’re at the stairs, halfway down the crowd when he stopped me by clinging on my waist. His pack was oblivious of our presence, they are focused at Brent.“Do you remember your first night here?” he asked after a while, his fingers are drawing circles on my stomach.I rolled my eyes from his question. “How could I forget? That night is the first of my worst.”He grunted. “Yeah, I was a jerk. I’m sorry.”“You were forgiven. Why’d you asked?”“Well, the moment you stepped out of the vehicle that night, I already caught your scent.” then he sniffed on my hair. “…the scent haven’t changed at all.”I froze when I felt something poking behind me. Jacob is aroused!Clearing my throat, I moved, trying to inch away from h
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Chapter 68LuciannaI woke up the next day with morning kisses. Jacob’s face is buried on my neck, showering my skin with wet kisses, his hand on my stomach hugged tighter when he noticed I’m finally awake.“Good morning?” he asked, chuckling a bit, his head lifted and he smirked at me. I had to roll my eyes from how confident he sounded. Well, he could act that way because clearly, he earned the confidence last night.I groaned when my body shivered when I shifted. “I can’t believe its morning already. I feel sore all over, and I wonder who’s to blame for this.” I narrowed my eyes at Jacob’s grinning face. “What did you do to me? I think I’m suffering an amnesia or something.”Jacob let out a throaty laugh. “Come on now, baby, don’t feed my ego too much.” he bent down and planted a quick kiss on my lips.“Or maybe… I was trying to have some more.” I grinned. “If I’m calculating, you still owe me fifty-nine more.”He squinted his eyes. “Because. If I may remind, you fainted.” I laughe
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Chapter 67Lucianna’s POVI was watching Ashira by the garden with folded arms on my chest and a swelling feeling on my heart. My friend would rather be with the birds and listen to them sing than have Aiden by his side. Its sad, really.There is no way I could relate with how this all works. Ashira forgetting her own mate, Aiden’s pain, the unborn child that has no clue with what is happening in the world. If I’m in their shoes… nah, I can’t relate. I sighed.Footsteps coming from behind straighten my back. It’s Aiden, and I felt him stopped behind me. He’s probably looking at Ashira now, too. Gawking at his mate like how he’s doing for the past days.“She’s going to be gone for a while, is she?” I said in a whisper.The silence is deafening and Aiden’s aura has been so sad that my eyes started to form tears. I sniffed.“She won’t.” Aiden answered gruffly. “Not to me.” then he walked forward and stopped beside me. The rays of the sun glowed his golden-brown eyes and those eyes didn’t
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Chapter 66Jacob’s POV“We all know that Roscoe lost his mate before they could even meet. The occurrence made the shadow eye transferred to you, the second born.”Lucianna goes on and explained further but my focus was divided as I questioned what just happened.I never lose my cool, I never lost to my wolf. The argument we had are not that intense for my alpha power to take over. Heck, I will never use it to Lucianna!Despite the confusion, I made sure to keep it to myself and mask the knocking feeling. My brother is here, and I hate showing any weakness or flaw when he’s around.Though god knows how much I wanted to kneel and hug Lucianna for using the alpha on her-- even unintentionally.“Hundred years ago, the same incident happened in Shadow pack. The second born got the shadow eye, the same reason you got yours. The first born is mate-less and he took revenge just how Roscoe did, and the second born died. Everyone thought the first born killed the second.” Lucianna inhaled deep
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Chapter 65Jacob’s POVI escorted Roscoe down the mountain and mind-linked Lucianna that we will meet her at the Prime’s guesthouse. At first, I entertained the thought that our conversation could take place at the mountain, wait for Lucianna and have the decent privacy. Not when Aiden’s guards noticed Roscoe’s presence in the pack lands. I earned a bit scolding from Aiden for trespassing his territory but he has a lot in his hands right now to come down and personally meet with us. Thankfully, he let this one go.Soft knocks from the door ended the silent eye-contact Roscoe and I have been doing. I stood up lazily and gave him one last warning look which earned a sigh from him then I headed to the door.Despite the guesthouse rooms being wolf-proof, I could feel that Lucianna was the one behind the door.‘Please tell me you are decently clothed.’ I teased our portal.A loud bang came from the door when Lucianna responded with a loud knock. I’m not even sure if it was a knock.Chuckli
