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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chapter 34Lucianna’s POVMy eyes widened with Ashira’s revelation.She’s a what?!A stealer?!I never met a stealer, heck, I don’t even know that kind really exist!Every wolf is destined only for one. I keep saying that to myself, and I never forget that part. A stealer, on the other hand can produce an offspring, a pup, even from someone who is not their mate.That’s… complicated, I guess.I watched my friend as she slouched and her eyes loomed, sadness coiling around her.“...I’m scared.” Ashira closed her eyes and I know how hard she tries not to get in tears. “I’m scared that I’ll lose him because of what I am, Luce.”Aiden’s history, the death of his parents, all of those are because of a certain stealer as Ashira said.I understand Ashira’s fears. Her situation is still complicated in my head but I understand her worries.Sighing, I pulled her for an embrace and hoped that should comfort her somehow.“Ash, past is past fro a reason. You can’t let it taunt your present and mess