RALPHI was relieved and happy to see my mate and son alive. I thought I had lost them, especially when I sensed Lizbeth’s happiness. That woman’s behavior and what she can do are already known to me.I doubted she didn’t have anything to do with Aurora and my son almost being found. She had always wanted to get rid of them and I let her go every single time. Not because I was weak or because I loved her; I was simply giving her more chances as I'm aware I'm to be blamed for her turning out this way, but each time she uses these chances for evil again.“Are you okay?” I asked. My question was definitely directed to Aurora, who was trailing behind me with Jasper in her hands.That death call, it was very close. They could have been dead or apprehended by now if I had wasted another minute before getting them out of that place.Those people, they are devilish. They don’t care; they will do anything to have the blue blood in their hands. I have lost some of my pack members and friends ju
AURORAI kept watching Ralph as he led us through the passage. I couldn’t ignore my shaky body. Fear radiated all over me that I felt like I was struggling to breathe. What was that? Did we just escape death? I didn’t want to think about what those people would have done to my little boy.It was crystal clear that it was me they wanted. I was almost tempted to surrender. I had planned it. That moment when I held the knife forward, I told myself that if I couldn’t handle them, which was not entirely impossible, I would just surrender for my son’s safety.But surrendering was still not an option. What will happen to my son after that? What will happen to my Jasper? He didn’t know that something was going wrong or that something bad was going to happen.Just by the little act of everything that has happened, from the gunshots to us being pushed into the dungeon, he would have caught a hang of it if we were in trouble.Jasper was smart and challenging for a kid like him. How could he be p
AURORA“Mummy, I can’t seem to fix this.” Jasper’s voice resonated, cutting our eye contact. I inwardly thanked him for coming in at the right time. The mate bond was messing around. That stupid sensation was ignited by it.I chuckled. Jasper was on a big towel which was dragging alongside him. There was no small towel anywhere in the room so I guess he had no choice than to use the big one.“I told you to relax in the bathing tub that I was coming to you.” I reprimanded him even though I appreciated what he did deep down. Who knows what would have happened if he didn’t butt in quickly?“I was already getting cold so I just stepped out of it. I didn’t know what to wear.” He explained and I took him by the hand, leading him back to the room.I opened the wardrobe that was there, trying to look for some small clothes that Jasper could wear. At last, I found some small shorts and a big singlet. He would have to wear it like that, there was no option.After I dressed him up and rubbed his
RALPH “Mummy, daddy should join us at every meal. I see no reason why he shouldn’t,” Jasper supported me.It was a surprise. Whenever Aurora tried to shun me away, Jasper would look for a way to bring us back together. Should I say this time was a good one for me? Was this a sign that we could be together again?Jasper is my son and looks exactly like me. As assuring as it sounded, it was still surprising to me. How exactly can Jasper solve this? The rift between Aurora and me?I wouldn’t deny that I have missed Aurora, so much that I couldn’t even imagine us eating together at the same dining table.It was one of my dreams to be so close to her and that dream came to pass today. The dream didn’t only come to fulfillment, it also gave me a little hope.Aurora is a stubborn woman, she is my stubborn mate and I accepted her that way before Lizbeth put me under her spell. Sometimes, I wonder why I couldn’t fight the power of that spell. Don’t they say love conquers all? Why couldn’t my
RALPH“There is still space I can sleep in. The bed is wide enough and I’ll sleep beside Jasper, not beside you,” I replied calmly.She sat up with Jasper’s head still resting on her chest. “That’s exactly the problem. I don’t want you to sleep with my son or me, don’t you get it? The couch is wide enough for you to sleep in too. If you feel it’s not convenient, you can use the floor,” she said in a harsh tone.I sighed and was about to leave, to sleep somewhere else. “Can you guys stop shouting? You keep waking me from my peaceful sleep,” Jasper murmured to us.“I’m sorry, baby boy —“ Aurora began to rub his hair and back to help him fall asleep again.Jasper sat up sleepily, looking between us. “Why are you arguing? The bed is wide enough and besides, I will feel very safe sleeping beside my parents. Right, mummy?” He said.Aurora eyed me. “Fine, baby. Go back to sleep now,” she muttered.Jasper slept back on the bed, positioning himself in the middle while pulling me closer. Just l
RALPH“What is wrong, dad?” Jasper asked, and I almost flinched. Who knew he was already awake and looking at me? This matter cannot be explained. Should I start talking about what Seraphina had told me? A mate fusion that would save Aurora and my pack? She didn’t explain anything. She just expected me to understand whatever she meant right away.That was separate. Or should I start talking about the rage and anger of my pack members? Should I talk about why they were angry at me, or how they want to make Adrian the Alpha?“Come here, buddy,” I motioned at him.Jasper climbed out of the bed quickly and walked up to me. I carried him, allowing him to rest his whole body on me. I dropped him on my thighs, which were already raised up to aid his weight.“Why are you awake so early?” I asked, trying to deviate from the initial topic he was asking about.“I have slept for more than nine hours already. It’s enough and I’ve got some more strength now,” Jasper answered.For a little boy like
ADRIAN I stepped outside after I was led out by some guards to the pack ground. Everywhere and everything was a mess. There were dead people, soldiers, and pack members all over the place.The enemies, their troupes, the empire elders were already gone. They couldn’t get what they came for, but I know they would probably attack again very soon just to get what they always wanted.Aurora was the problem. Maybe that was why my spirit never aligned with her, maybe that was why I hated and detested her. She was trouble on her own, and wherever she stepped, there would be trouble too.The pack was now in ruins because of her. If she had never come back, if Ralph had never gone to her father’s pack to save her, all of this wouldn’t have happened.I hated the fact that Ralph allowed this to happen. This pack was very peaceful, it was a silent and flourishing one. We had no cases or complications that would require us to go to war or for some people to come to attack us.But Aurora being blu
NATALIE The ropes that were used to tie my hands were loosened. My hands felt numb for some seconds, and I relaxed them for blood to flow into my veins. Being held captive is traumatic. Thank goodness I found a solution quickly. Who knows if they would have killed us instead? I rushed to my father who had also been released and hugged him. “I am sorry for all those harsh words I said earlier. It wasn’t intentional, but I had to say something.” My voice was barely above a whisper. “You only told me what was right. I should have listened from the first day you talked to me about it. Don’t feel bad, my girl.” He hugged me back. My shoulders fell, and I relaxed. What if we had been killed? Grudges and malice would have remained in my heart. “Did I do the right thing this time, father? I just told them the secret to get Aurora.” I asked. Telling them was intentional. I said it not only because I wanted to save us from getting killed, I wanted Aurora to be captured. I wanted her to