That night, Zephyr, Bellona, Antonio and Gwydion head out on their journey to Nimue's house. Despite the persistent pleading from both Antonio and Zephyr to stay back, Bellona blatantly refused and insisted on going with them.They had asked her to stay back and told her that they could handle it on their own but she insisted on going with them. Knowing how stubborn Bellona was, they gave up. There was nothing they would say to her to make her change her mind.That is how she is. Whenever she decided on something, whenever backed down till she reached her goal.In no time, they got to Nimue's place and as expected of a witch, it was eerily quiet but they weren't scared, instead they were motivated. They had hope that they must find a clue.They observed the outside to be sure there was no threat whatsoever and when they were convinced that the coast was clear, they proceeded to walk in.Zephyr pushed open the door and strangely enough, it was unlocked."Search everywhere for clues. Ca
"That's brilliant" Bellona said and immediately began searching for a piece of paper that'll they'll use to write the letter.In no time, she found a piece of paper. "What do I write?" She asked out loud."Will they not figure out the difference in the handwriting?" Antonio asked."I can copy people's handwriting." Bellona said. "So what do I write?""I'm on it." Zephyr said. "Just write I'm on it."Bellona nodded and wrote the letter. When she finished, she handed it over to Gwydion who folded it and put in the claws of the bird and then casted a spell on it so they'd be able to trail it.When he was done, she went to the window and let it go."Come on, let's go." Zephyr said and they all left the house to his vehicle and drove off immediately.They followed the signal coming from the bed till the road became deserted and they entered a forest."Are you sure this is the right path?" Bellona said. She was starting to get worried."It is." Gwydion said confidently.In no time, the sign
"Mum? Dad?" Bellona gasped. "What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be dead?" She asked, unable to believe what was happening at the moment. Her parents died so many years ago so who were these people that looked and sounded exactly like them. If it was only her mum or her dad she saw, she'd have thought it was someone who looked exactly like them but this was not a clone. She was sure they were her parents. Because when they first saw her, they couldn't hide the surprise in their eyes."I-- we" The man stuttered as he tried to form words only to be interrupted by his wife."What are you talking about? We have no idea who you are," She said with a loud, defensive voice then looked up at her husband. "Right, honey?""Y-yeah" The man said, obviously stuttering."What's going on here?" Zephyr asked, confused by the whole situation."Are you parents not dead?" Antonio chimed in. "So how come you say they're your parents?""They are supposed to be" Bellona muttered in disbelief.
"I brought a present for you, Nimue" Bellona began, "do you know them?" She asked Nimue, referring to her parents."I have no idea who they are." Nimue denied, causing Bellona to chuckle and made her to wonder if Nimue would ever change. The woman was filled with lies and evil."Quit it already, Nimue. They already know the truth." Bellona's fake mum snapped. She didn't like that Nimue wanted to deny them, she's supposed to be the one to be blamed. After all, she brought them into this."How pitiful, you finally caught me." Nimue laughed wickedly. "After so many years. Not impressive.""Haven't you heard the saying ninety nine days for the thief and one day for the owner?" Bellona asked. "Today is my day." She smiled widely but it wasn't one that showed happiness."What's the worst you can do." Nimue chuckled fearlessly."Don't worry, you'll see it soon. For now, I have few questions." Bellona said."Don't waste your time. I won't answer you." Nimue laughed mockingly."I won't ask you
Bellona was now very eager to find her parents. At first, she thought they had abandoned her but now she had learnt the truth, she was willing to see them."Will you join me to go search for my parents?" She asked Zephyr as they sat in his office."I've told you before Bellona. You just have to ask. I'll do whatever you want." Zephyr said. Bellona could have blushed at his words but she was serious and she didn't want to think about Zephyr."We'll go tomorrow" She informed him as he agreed.The next day, they set with Antonio because for some reason best known to him, he insisted on coming along.The drive to Manchester was long but they eventually got to the place. Surprisingly, Nimue have them a simple address that was easy to find.Bellona took a deep breath before ringing the door bell. Her heart pounded as she waited for the door to open and when it did, an old beautiful lady emerged from the other side."Hello, how may I help you?" The woman asked with a polite smile."I- are y
"Wait!" Antonio said all of a sudden, making all attention turn to him, including Zephyr."Antonio, what is the problem?" Bellona asked worriedly. Antonio wasn't a loud person so for him to suddenly yell out, then there was a problem."Your name is Antonio?" Mr Johnson asked."That's not the problem now." Antonio brushed off the question. "Who is this?" He asked and raised a picture of a little boy that was sitting on the table."It is our son." Mrs Johnson placed her hands on her heart. "My prayer has been half answered. Just like my daughter returned, I pray he returns too.""Did you also give him the pendant?" Antonio asked again."Yes I did. I make sure he has it on at all times." Mrs Johnson said. She didn't know why the young man was questioning her but she felt the need to answer him."How did he go missing?" Antonio continued questioning her."Antonio, what's with you?" Bellona chimed in as she saw the way Antonio was questioning her mom. It could make her feel uncomfortable.
Back in Zephyr's pack, Jane was walking down the hallway when she saw Lucian. She increased her pace inorder to get to her room faster.She had been avoiding Lucian since the day they kissed and he rejected her. She was avoiding him out of hurt and anger. She didn't want to see him as she doubted she'd be able to control herself."Hey," Lucian stopped right in front of her."Is there any problem, Lucian?" She asked without battling an eye. She wanted to show him that he didn't affect her as much any longer."Can we talk?" Lucian asked."I believe we're already talking. Say whatever you've come to say. I am busy." Jane retorted sharply. She didn't appreciate Lucian's behavior. One day he'll be good to her and the next, he'll treat her like a deadly contagious disease. He was giving her mixed emotions and she didn't like it."Look, I'm sorry." Lucian apologized. Since the day he treated her wrongly, his wolf and his conscience had not let him be.He had to admit, what he did to her was
Jane turned back to walk away but before she could take a step forward, Lucian drew her back."What are you doing, Lucian. Let me go!" She struggled to escape from his grasp as she didn't want him to see her tears. She didn't want him to know how much he affected her."Don't go." Lucian insisted. "Stay here with me.""And then what?!" Jane snapped. "So you can toy with my emotions. So you'd make me feel loved this minute and the next, you'll treat me like a deadly, contagious disease. Is that what you want Lucian?"Jane couldn't stop her tears from falling any longer. She couldn't hold it in and she burst into tears. "Do you know what I went through? Do you know how much pain you caused me. Now you come here and tell me not to leave?""You're selfish. You're a selfish, self centered man. You do not care for other people, you care for only your wellbeing." She cursed him with pain in her heart."Curse me. Yell at me all you want but please do not leave me." Lucian begged and drew her c
"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