The moment they got back to Zephyr's pack, Antonio immediately alighted his vehicle."Where's she?" He asked without wasting a second."Follow me." Jake said and they all went upstairs to Zephyr's chambers.Zephyr wasn't happy with them coming into his chambers but he didn't have a choice, it was for his mate.When they arrived, they met Gwydion standing right in front of the door."Did you guys succeed?" Gwydion asked as he saw that they had returned."Yes."Jake answered and the used his chin to point at Antonio. "He's the one."Gwydion stared at Lucian, his eyes holding some kind of emotion they couldn't understand. "You're Antonio?""Yes." Antonio nodded. He noticed the way the man looked at him like there was something familiar about him but he choose to ignore it, instead he asked the question that was bothering him since he came there. "How can I help Bellona?""Bellona in there." Gwydion pointed to the door. "I'm sure you're aware of what happened to her. I'm sorry." He apologi
Zephyr who was still standing outside heard what Bellona said about him being her mate so he listened carefully to hear what Antonio's response would be.Would Antonio discourage her from being with him? If he does that, she'd do what he says because he's the only one she is able to recognize at the moment, hence she'd trust him and listen to his words.But to Zephyr's surprise, Antonio didn't discourage her, instead he educated her about it. "Yes, he's your mate" He began. "A mate is like your better half.""How do you feel about Zephyr?" He asked."Well, I find him attractive." She blushed. "He's handsome."Antonio looked at Bellona with adoration gleaming in his eyes. He had never seen her so easily flustered. He found her cute."Do you like him?" He asked again. "Uhm--" Bellona wasn't sure of how the reply to the question. Did she love Zephyr? She didn't know. All she knew was that she felt attracted to him. She felt like she had known him since a long time ago. There was this co
"I have a way to make Bellona regain her memory faster than normal." Gwydion said when him and Antonio were away from Bellona's room."How?" Antonio asked, very interested in the matter."Did she have hobbies as a young girl?" Gwydion asked."Not really hobbies but she spent her childhood learning how to fight." Antonio replied."Why fight?" Gwydion asked. He didn't expect that answer. He had expected Antonio to say things like singing or dancing or better still, fangirling over a boy band."Because.." Antonio remembered sadly. "Because Nimue had made her spend her childhood learning how to fight so she could use her to destroy Zephyr." Gwydion's face paled. He just realized that his mother was a lot more wicked than he know. She had done so many horrible things."I'm sorry." Gwydion apologized."It's not your fault." Antonio quickly brushed off his apology. "Let's just get straight to the point""She trained a lot right?" Gwydion repeated Antonio's words and then continued. "You nee
Jake's sudden intrusion disrupted the heated kiss between Lucian and Jane. They pulled apart and stared at each other lovingly then suddenly, it was as though an alarm went off in Lucian's head and he staggered back with an expression that looked like he didn't believe what he had just done."What's wrong?" Jane asked worriedly and attempted to approach him."Stop!" He warned and moved backwards. "Don't come closer.""What's going on with you?" Jane asked, not understanding what was happening. Weren't they just making out few seconds ago? Why the did he act like she had a deadly disease or was the kiss horrible? Did her breath smell? "All this," He raised his hands and pointed at her and then at himself. "All of this, is a mistake.""Huh?" Jane asked shockingly. She hoped she heard wrongly."The kiss was nothing." Jake said. "We're two mature adults and the atmosphere was steamy so we kissed. It means nothing so forget about it."Jane's heart shattered into tiny bits. "Do you mean wh
"I will always love you, Bellona. I sincerely do and I wish to spend the rest of my life with you." Zephyr poured at his heart go Bellona, oblivious of her reaction. "I want to wake up beside you everyday, cook for you, please you and pleasure you"When he finally lifted his head to look at her, she had a dazed expression on her face like she was looking at something invisible or thinking about something. She looked like she had just had a recollection of something important that she forgot."Bell," Zephyr called out to her as be sat motionless and didn't respond to his confession.He shook her lightly on her shoulder and then she finally came back to her senses. "Z-zephyr?" She muttered as if she just discovered a new thing."What is it, Bellona. You're scaring me." Zephyr said sincerely. Her facial expression was making him scared as he thought that something had happened to her."We didn't meet recently, did we?" She paused for some time before she continued. "We met a long time ag
The next day arrived quickly and it was the day that Antonio would train Bellona. He had gotten up very early to prepare everything because he didn't want to ask Zephyr and he also didn't want to ask Zephyr's guards because he knew they wouldn't attend to him. So he came to Zephyr's pack, they had been continuously staring at him with gaze full of hostility and whenever he passed by, they were always on alert as if he would attack them the next minute.Antonio had finished setting everything up so he went to Bellona's room to call her."Bell, I want to show you something" He said as he entered her room."What is it?" She asked with a smile. She was always happy whenever he was around and she always felt a sense of protection with him close by."Come with me." He requested and after hesitating for a while, Bellona followed him.He took her to the courtyard where Zephyr's training ground was and had already been prepared for their use."What's going on?" She asked, not able to understan
After a while of fighting, Antonio stopped. It was enough for today. He didn't want to tire Bellona out."Why did you stop?" She whined. She wasn't happy that Antonio stopped the fight at the time when it was getting interesting."It is enough for today." He said with a smile when he noticed her reluctance to stop. Wasn't she the one that was scared of training with him? Now she's the same person that don't want to stop."But--" She tried to protest but Antonio stopped her on her tracks."We'll continue tomorrow." He said in order to please her and Bellona giggled excitedly."Go freshen up." He instructed and she nodded before walking out. He didn't like being close to Zephyr and his friends so he spent most of his time with Bellona and the other time, on his own, alone in his room. He wasn't a problematic person so he tried to avoid whatever would bring up and issue between him and Zephyr for Bellona's sake.When Zephyr saw that she had left, he followed her immediately. He needed to
"Why are you smiling?" Bellona asked Zephyr, curious as to what was amusing him."You." He said with a devious smirk on his face."Me?" Bellona raised her brows in confusion. What did she say that he found funny? "Yes, you." He nodded in confirmation."What did I do?" Bellona voiced out her confusion. She wasn't a fun person to begin with so his smile made her curious."Well, you're cute" His smile widened. It may sound like he was flattering her but he wasn't. She was indeed very cute that it made him smile. He wished he could put her in his shirt pocket and carry her wherever he's going. He wanted to protect and shield her from the evil of the world.Bellona couldn't hold back her blush as her cheeks were like the colour of a cooked shrimp. "Stop it" She said and lightly hit him on his shoulder."I'm not playing." Zephyr said and his face turned serious. "Not only are you cute, you're also very beautiful. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever set my eyes on."Bellona's blush de
"Bow to your Luna" Zephyr declared and everyone present including the elders bowed on hearing Zephyr's command.Bellona was overwhelmed with emotions as she looked over the people bowing in respect to her. She felt like she didn't deserve their loyalty."Do you want to address them?" Zephyr asked her as he placed his hand on her shoulder.Bellona nodded even though she didn't know what to say. But she just felt the need to thank them at least for supporting her even when they barely knew her."You may rise" Zephyr instructed and they obeyed immediately then he turned to Bellona. "Go on" He said and then took a step back so the attention could be on her."Thank you so much for trusting and choosing me" She began with an emotional voice. "I promise not to let you down and I'll do my best to take care of you all. Please do well to support me and correct me whenever you see me going wrong. Thank you" She finished her statement.It was quiet and Bellona began to feel anxious but all negati
"Are you more reasonable than the moon goddess who fated us to be together?" Zephyr asked and he waited for their response.As expected, they were silent then he continued. "And who gave you the impression that my mate, your Luna can not protect herself and the pack members?" His brows rose up in questioning as he stared at the elders who always spoke before thinking.Zephyr's response to their statement made Bellona smile inwardly but it didn't take away her nervousness as she could still see them staring at her and it made her self conscious of her self."Let's say she's a good warrior, that aside" Another elder stood up. "But we heard that she tried to kill you. Is that not enough reason to disqualify her?""If she can try to hurt you, who are we or the pack members that she would not hurt." He said the strongest point they had on their sleeves and they were sure that there was no reasonable way in which Zephyr would respond to the question.Bellona's worst fears came alive immedia
Bellona's heart thundered in her chest as she stood in the waiting room. Today was the day that Zephyr was to introduce her formally to the elders and the pack as his mate.As much as she was excited, she was also nervous as she thought of the worst possible things.Will they accept me? Will they reject me as their Luna? She questioned herself."Are you okay?" Zephyr asked, breaking her line of thoughts."Yeah, I'm fine" She said with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.Zephyr, noticing her uneasiness took her hand in his and said. "We can do this another time if you're not ready." "No. No, let's do it today. I'm fine" Bellona interjected immediately. Although she wanted to agree with Zephyr and reschedule, but the elders and the pack members were already out there, waiting to see how.They certainly would not be happy to find out that she had stood them up. It would give them another reason to dislike her aside all she had done."Okay. Whenever you're ready." Zephyr said and he tigh
"We should get something to eat." Zephyr said and Bellona nodded but sh found it difficult to get out of bed. She didn't want to leave his arms but she wanted to eat something too.They had been in bed for too long and they had missed breakfast. Bellona forced herself to sit up then she flung her legs down."Freshen up, breakfast will be ready by the time you're done." Zephyr instructed and she obeyed and walked into the bathroom.Bellona took a quick bath and joined Zephyr in the balcony. He had already freshened up and was waiting for her with a table filled with food. She took a seat and they ate in silence, finishing what was on the plate."You must have been really hungry" Zephyr commented as he looked at her plate. He had thought she was joking to avoid him when she said she was hungry. Now he felt sad for keeping her hungry for long."I don't think I can ever get enough of food." She smiled and picked up a grape from the tray and took a bite from it."I know I can never get eno
Bellona opened her eyes slowly, unwilling to succumb to the sweet dream she was having. This was the most comfortable sleep she had ever had in her entire life and she didn't want it to end. She wanted to sleep some more so she could continue her perfect dream but eventually, she woke up.Bellona realized that it wasn't a dream as she felt Zephyr's hands around her waist, pressing her back against his chest. His legs entwined with hers under the sheets and his hot breath on her hair, fanning her neck.'It wasn't a dream' she smiled to herself.Zephyr had actually made love to her in the most sensual and tender manner. Bellona felt her face heat and her body burn anew as she recalled the beautiful memories that she would never forget It was an experience she had never had before and she didn't think she'd do it even in the nearest future but apparently, the moon goddess had other plans for her.She wished to do the activity all the time because it was something that she couldn't wrap
Bellona laid down beside him, her thoughts wondering on ways she would be able to pleasure Zephyr. She wanted to make him feel the same way he made her feel. She wanted from show him how much she loved him."What wrong?" Zephyr asked when she sat up."I want to make you feel good" Bellona said, her voice sounded low and shy."You don't have to" he protested. He didn't want to force her to do what she didn't want to do."But I want to so let me do it" Bellona said, her voice filled with determination."Bell-" his words got stuck in his throat when her lips landed on his neck, kissing and nibbling."Bellona you" he tried to draw back his legendary self control for her sake and him. It was her first time and although he'd love more than anything to go on, she had to rest so as not to overstress herself."Shh" She hushed him. "Allow me, I promise you won't regret it."Zephyr couldn't protest anymore because deep down he wanted it.Bellona kissed from his neck down to his collar bone then
Bellona's face flushed in embarrassment as she heard him ask her."It was good." She said, not knowing what else to say.Zephyr raised his brow, "good?" He repeated and she nodded."Is my touch just good?" He asked her and this time, Bellona was unable to give him a proper response because she really didn't know what else to say.His touch was perfect but she didn't know how to put it in words.Zephyr smirked at her speechlessness then went down and captured her lips in a heated kiss.He kissed her so passionately that Bellona felt he was punishing her. He kissed her to the extent that she tasted blood and only then did he stop."Is my touch just good?" He repeated and Bellona remained mute.He didn't wait for her response and the next instant, his mouth landed on her breasts.His tongue circled on her sensitive nipples, causing her to arch her back to him. He continued sucking on her tits while caressing the other one then when he was satisfied, he switched places."I've waited for a
"Bell," Zephyr tried to speak but Bellona who was overwhelmed with feelings didn't let him talk."What do you want me to do, Zephyr?" She asked, rising to a sitting position. "You claim to love me but you do not show it. Actions speak louder than words" She finally finished her ranting."I-- I don't know what to say" Zephyr stuttered. "I didn't know you felt that way. It wasn't my intention to make you feel this way." He explained. Sincerely, he had avoided getting to close to her in fear that she'd feel like he's forcing things and push him away."I wanted to give you space. I thought you weren't ready. I swear, Bell. I really love you and I'll never do anything to hurt you." Zephyr confessed sincerely. "I'm very sorry for making you feel this way." He apologized. He felt horrible with himself that he had made his mate feel bad when all he wanted to do is to see her smile and happy.Bellona turned to him, my heart telling her that she had been to harsh on the man. She understood what
Bellona didn't reply to him anymore. She simply kept quiet and continued bathing in his warmth. Her mind going to different directions"Zephyr" She called out suddenly. "Yes," He answered immediately."Do you not like me" She asked, her voice sounding sad.The moment Zephyr heard her question, he rose from the bed. "What gave you that thought?" He asked and without waiting for her response, he continued. "I love you so very much, Bellona. There's no woman I have and will ever love like I love you. So clear that thought out of your mind. I really do-" "Then why don't you want to touch me" She asked, cutting him short.Zephyr was speechless as he started at her with wide mouth. Her question had taken him by surprise. It wasn't an everyday question that he had expected her to ask him. It was just a random."Am I not attractive enough or do you not get turned on by me?" She voiced out her worry. She had been waiting for Zephyr to make advances at her. They were mates after all. If they