I believe that a mate in the life of a werewolf is an absolute. Moongoddes has given us a lifelong mate who will accompany us through thick and thin.
I've known all this since childhood, and my mother told me wonderful bedtime stories. It's always been said that werewolves like us are always given one mate to accompany them for a long life.
But then I no longer thought about it when my father asked me to marry Cony. I obviously couldn't refuse and chose to follow his wishes. Because Cony is an alpha, it will positively impact our whole family. Yes, if only there was no such thing as betrayal in life, all these sad stories wouldn't have happened.
I opened my eyes just as the sun had risen so high. The hotel room's wide-open window made me frown briefly to adjust the light. Finally, after the drowsiness left, I sat down with my head half down. Noticing how my feet were bare on the soft fur rug.
I took a long breath, shaking my head to eliminate all the bad thoughts that suddenly came to me. "Yes, everything is in the past now. There's no point in me thinking about that."
Then, I looked around, and that man wasn't there. Maybe he's gone, yes, of course. I had already paid him, so he had no obligation to wait for me to wake up again.
"What are the expectations of a host in a bar?" I asked myself. So, without wasting any more time, I quickly cleaned myself up in the hotel bathroom. My body still felt sticky from last night's incident, which felt so crazy. But no matter, I had to leave immediately and find a new place to stay.
"Well, now I have to find a new place to stay," I muttered as I exited the hotel. I looked back and shook my head.
Apparently, I was crazy about renting such an expensive room for one night. So now all I had to do was recheck the balance in my bank account. Seeing how much money I have left that I can use to survive.
I gave a slight nod after realising that I only had half of the amount saved. "Yeah, I'll have to get a cheap flat if I don't want to starve to death."
And that's what happened now, I went to take a taxi after looking up the flat info on the internet and the price rating. Several places are references, and I can visit to check it myself.
After a long journey by taxi and bus, I finally arrived at the location I was looking for. An area consisting of rows of small-sized flats with cheap prices.
Finally, after a bit of exhausting bargaining, I managed to get a flat with a grey colour. I quickly got in and laid my body on the creaking small bed. I gave a small grimace. "Yes, of course, the price is worth the quality."
I closed my eyes, feeling how far this place was from my old residence. "This way, they'll never be able to find me."
But then I came to my senses, and I snorted. "Of course, they won't look for me." They had already broken off the relationship, and I was left to my own devices. It didn't feel enjoyable, considering I didn't have time to bring clothes.
Then I shook my head. It was no big deal. I was an alpha, and I could take care of myself well. I have work experience, and I'm not a spoiled werewolf. Given this, I certainly felt a little proud. When compared to Jane, of course, that slut would be nothing compared to me. She was just a gamma who didn't know how to survive out there.
And if they choose her instead, they'll lose. You'll see.
Taking a deep breath that suddenly felt heavy, I realised I was utterly alone. "Damn, those two shameless people must be having fun right now." The thought of them making out with their shamelessness made me so sick.
Then I shook my head in disgust. "Stop thinking about them. They're not important anymore."
My hand then moved to pick up the bag lying near my feet. With my eyes looking around, I could see that this flat was still empty and had no contents at all. There was only a bed and a small table. And this made me very bored and almost crazy. Then I grabbed my phone and opened the document page. I'd better start making a resume to apply for a job. I can't possibly continue living on my savings.
I got up and picked up the flat object. One name immediately came to mind. "Selena," I ejaculated as I searched for the woman's contact.
When I found it, I pressed the green button and waited for the call to connect. While waiting for her to pick up the phone, I adjusted my position to lean against the wall. And just when I was in the correct position, Selena's voice connected from the other side. "Hello, Lea. What's up?"
"Hey," I greeted the woman as I picked up my bag near my feet. There weren't many things, just a wallet and one piece of clothing.
Before I could say anything more, Selena was ahead of me. "Are you okay? Are you sick? Your voice sounds bad."
After Selena's voice was heard, I heard a very loud falling sound from behind the phone line. It seemed like something significant had dropped, and I had no idea what it was. Before long, Selena's voice came back. This time, it was similar to a groan of pain and a tiny hiss. "Uh, I'll be selling this bed soon. Damn, my ass hurts."
I laughed a little, her worry making me feel a little better. "Yes, I'm fine. It's just that I don't live at home anymore."
There was silence for a while. I don't know what else Selena was doing there. And suddenly, she yelled so loudly that it made me jump. "What? What did you say? You don't live at home? How did that happen?"
Selena's voice was shrill and hurt the ears a little. But this was just a part of her original voice that I could hear from a great distance. I then let out a long breath, slightly restraining myself from speaking rudely. "I caught Cony and Jane having an affair in the guest room on her birthday yesterday."
I paused for a moment, taking another deep breath to continue the
Story. "But father just gave me an ultimatum and told me to take responsibility for their mistakes. Now, I'm not part of the family anymore."
There was silence. Selena was utterly silent for a long time until I had to check my cell phone to see whether the call was still connected or not.
And suddenly, there was a long sigh from the other end of the line. "They are crazy. They will get a very terrible punishment for doing this to you."
I gave a slight nod. What Selena said made me feel better. And then, I heard Selena's voice again. "I hope you're okay."
"I'm very well, thank you," I said with a relieved heart. There's nothing better than someone who never leaves you alone when you fall.
Then, Selena's voice came back. "Then, where do you live now? I'll visit you soon. We should talk about all this. You owe me a lot of stories."
I gave a slight nod and tried to remember the address of the flat I now live in. But before I could remember, I suddenly remembered what I had just experienced last night. "Hey, I was just at that bar you recommended."
From here, I could hear Selena answering enthusiastically. "Oh yeah? Do you like it? I'm sure that place was fantastic."
"Of course, and you probably won't believe what I experienced," I added to make her curious. This time, if we had been in the same place, I'm sure she would have looked at me like an abandoned puppy.
"What did you experience? You wouldn't sleep with one of the hosts there, would you?" she guessed with a laugh. Hearing that, I fell silent. As it turned out, Selena's guesses were never far off.
Sensing a long pause, Selena threw out a new question curiously. "Why are you silent? Did you sleep with the host?"
This time, I nodded. "Yes, and we did it all night. He's perfect in bed." I revealed it now, and this time, I heard her scream hysterically.
"Finally!" Selena's voice sounded deafening. The woman burst out laughing as she had just won the lottery. "I didn't expect that you would cross your boundaries. All this time, you've acted like a chaste girl who doesn't want to be touched."
Selena laughed at me until her voice sounded broken. That woman was laughing at me like there was no tomorrow. "But congratulations, you've finally proven my view of you was wrong."
"Cony and Jane are getting married next month," I muttered as I read the message from Selena. I laughed maniacally, feeling that this was bound to happen.No wonder those two shameless people are getting married soon. I wouldn't be surprised. Because it would have been more surprising if Jane hadn't picked up the scrap I'd thrown away. That's natural. She likes worthless things.Then I texted Selena back with a smile, "What a lovely pair of snakes." And put my cell phone back into the bag. Afterwards, I looked at the streets, which were quite crowded. The little thought of how they didn't think about my feelings when making this decision still felt a little suffocating.Looking back, I was the one who put in the most effort for the family. But now look at the advantage for me. But it's no big deal, I'll get up again and leave that pain behind. They were no longer something that could stand in the way of my dreams and path.I gave a slight nod and encouraged myself. "I can do this. It
"What kind of crazy fate is this?" For a split second, I widened my eyes when I saw the president's face. Even reflexively, I almost moved backward. But I quickly got a hold of myself and stayed in place. This unexpected event must not affect me. I was probably too surprised, but I'll get over it later.I was still staring at the face of this man I had met before. I couldn't possibly forget how that perfect sculpture frolicked over me when I got drunk and rented her for one night. He had scarce features and facial features. Even my misty eyes can't just forget him. Especially his eyes were the color of the deep ocean. Those eyes had once trapped me in a prison of desire and madness more than anything else in the world.I took a slow breath and gulped my saliva slowly. The way this man looked at me felt so sharp and piercing. If only the gaze could kill, I would have been bleeding under his feet by now. Just look at how he made me unable to move away from him, even though he was silen
I made it through the first day well yesterday. Today, I have to get back to work with a thousand and one to-do lists waiting for me. If yesterday was very busy, then I'm sure today will be even busier. Because I knew that Easton Winchester wouldn't let me relax even for a moment.But it's not a serious problem because I can always keep up with his perfectionist way of working. Today, I arrived thirty minutes earlier than yesterday—just like Easton had asked if I had to come earlier than him.But damn, when I opened his room, I found him already sitting in his chair with his legs crossed. His eyes stared flatly at me with his hands interlocked on his thighs. "You're late again today."My brows furrowed slightly, and I immediately looked at the watch. "But I already came thirty minutes earlier than yesterday."My gaze returned to Easton. He looked well-groomed and ready to work at any time. "How could you possibly arrive earlier than me?"I was sure I had asked the right question, but
We were already in a five-star hotel restaurant near the office. I was quietly enjoying a plate of spaghetti aglio olio. The atmosphere here is quite cosy, with glass windows that directly lead to the big street in front. There were a few large vases of flowers placed near the entrance and the corner of the room. This makes the place look less boring with its white wall paint. Not to mention the pleasant classical music playing throughout the room.Aside from the atmosphere, I also loved the food served here. Five-star restaurants never disappoint. The way they present the menus is definitely delicious. Then, I started to enjoy the meal and took one small bite without causing the fork to rattle at all. But something unexpected happened. Someone gently brushed my lips until I fell silent for a moment. My hand, which was about to take another bite, was instantly stopped. My eyes immediately shifted to Easton, who was sitting right next to me. The man seemed to be staring at me with his
Lea's pov:The moon has risen to the surface. Although it wasn't too late, it was time to rest at home. The office is already quiet, leaving only a few employees working overtime to catch up on their projects. I touched my own nape before massaging and tilting it right and left until there was a slight creaking sound. "My body feels so tired." I raised both my hands high into the air. My bones seemed to be back in place. There were only a few minutes left before my shift ended. Usually, Easton would go home around dinner time, and I followed suit.I took a deep breath and stared at the open glass window. "It turns out that working with a man who's a workaholic is quite draining." In truth, I was just like Easton. I really liked spending my time on things like this. Working hard and killing time because I don't like being lazy. And I used to do it for my family, even though the result was still me being discarded and considered incompetent in maintaining the family's honor.And after
LEA'S POVAnd lo and behold now, the man was sitting quietly on his work chair as if nothing had happened before. Easton had even checked some of the documents and emails I sent him this afternoon. He looked as healthy and fit as ever. In fact, just a while ago, Easton looked like a man who was dying of chronic heart disease.Now, I unintentionally looked at his neck, which just a moment ago seemed to be sweating profusely. And now, my gaze descended slightly until it came to the partially opened buttons of his shirt. The top three buttons were open, and I could see part of his broad chest.I immediately looked away with the heat burning my face. This felt embarrassing, considering what had just happened between us here. "How could a kiss help him get rid of the pain?"I mumbled a little, still feeling confused by that. Then I shook my head, trying to push away the thoughts that kept making me unfocused. I still had work to do before the night became too late.But then, I was startled
LEA'S POVI placed the spoon on the bowl after finishing a serving of cereal and milk this morning. Then I turned my head to the side, where Selena seemed still nibbling on a sandwich she had just finished baking.Selena's eyes glanced at me with a squint. "Did you have breakfast at home? You usually disappear at this hour." I looked at the clock on the wall, where it was seven in the morning. "Yes, the boss asked me to come at the usual time." I nodded slightly before leaning my back against the back of the chair. Selena blinked with a furrowed brow. The woman was still looking at me seriously. "Oh, doesn't that mean you have to leave early? You said she was already in the office when you came yesterday."I shook my head lightly. "No, I don't need to come early." Letting out a short sigh, I rested my head on my hands on the table. "My boss always comes at nine.""That's why I can come at eight." I smiled, feeling pleased with myself for what I just said. With my time, I could wait
Lea’s POVThis time, I really felt strange. From the time I came to the office until it was almost eleven o'clock in the afternoon, Easton hadn't done anything. That man was still busy with his files and doing nothing.Just look at how the cup of coffee I made him this morning is still on his desk. He hasn't asked me to change the temperature of the coffee, arrange the files in a different order, or order snacks from a five-star restaurant with special specifications. Last I remember, Easton had asked me to bring him lilies from one of the flower shops before asking me to arrange them in the room myself.This felt a little abnormal. Even though he came at nine, he wasn't working on me like usual. "Is this the calm before the storm?" I couldn't help but be prejudiced against him. Easton's behavior has always been annoying since I've worked with him."He's not planning anything, is he?" My work today was fairly easy, with no problems coming from Easton. Although I liked this atmosphere
LEA'S POVDays have turned into weeks, and weeks have turned into months. Time continues to pass quickly until my pregnancy has reached nine months. My belly has grown, with the fetus moving actively every day. There is no moment that is not thrilling every day to see my fetus showing its increasingly agile state in there. And today, the miracle will come true. I would see the most beautiful gift of my life as it was time for my baby to be born into the world.Sweat was pouring down my face, and the pain was relentless. My eyes were closed, and my breathing was carefully managed. The doctor and nurses were by my side, preparing all the necessities for me to survive the birth of my child. Easton was no exception. My eyes are also here, standing with two eyebrows tightly linked.My mouth opened and closed, with my eyes tightly closed. My hands were clenched into fists, whimpering slightly as the pain continued to attack me from within. I wanted so badly to scream, but every time my mou
LEA'S POVI was still laughing when Easton said not to let him find me. The ice cream in my hand was about to melt, and I could only shake my head. I enjoyed playing chase with Eatson because it was a lot of fun.However, when the ice cream in my hand ran out and I turned around, I was shocked by Eatson's presence. He was already standing with his arms crossed over his chest, and his eyes gazed right at me flatly.I knew that I would be caught. I didn't expect it to be this soon. The phone call ended a few minutes ago, and my eyes were already here. I smiled, looking at Easton, who hadn't left his spot. Even when silent and doing nothing like this, Easton still looks handsome. Very handsome. "Why do you like testing my patience so much, Lea?" Easton's voice sounded annoyed, his eyebrows dipping down with a crumpled face. He walked over and carefully checked my head and other body parts.A long sigh escaped Easton's mouth. He massaged his head as he shook his head. "You know, what yo
LEA'S POVThe news was so shocking that my mouth opened and closed silently. Easton's eyes were shining, and he kissed my hand repeatedly. While I wasn't sure what I had just heard. "So, I'm really pregnant?"Easton nodded, his smile expanding beautifully. I almost squealed, but I held back because my hand was covering my mouth to keep from screaming. Such news made my heart swell. My emotions were exploding like fireworks on New Year's Eve.I lowered my head, staring at my still-flat stomach. My hand moved and came down, rubbing the surface with emotion. "I'm going to have a baby." What a wonderful surprise! Moongoodess had given me a very special gift. I couldn't wait to tell her I was so happy for her."Are you happy?" asked Easton.I looked up, then nodded. The man etta[ smiled, then gave the back of my hand a small peck. One of his free hands moved down, rubbing my stomach before placing it on top of mine. A warm feeling quickly spread through my heart."I'm really happy with thi
Easton's POVLea was lying on the bed, unconscious. She collapsed while we still walked around enjoying the morning air on the hill. Her face looked so pale, and her temperature had dropped. Le seemed exhausted, whereas she had always had tremendous energy as an alpha female.I took a deep breath and rubbed Lea's forehead. My mind was racing, wondering what was going on. Could this all be an effect of the war we had been through? Could something have hit Lea while I was unconscious? Or, worst of all, I was the one who caused this. If anything terrible happened to Lea, I couldn't forgive myself. She was half of my life. She was everything to me. Seeing Lea helplessly made my heart feel sick and uncomfortable.My gaze shifted to Doctor Sean, who had just finished examining Lea's condition. "So, what happened to Lea?"I hoped that Lea would be fine and that she wasn't in severe pain. My forehead furrowed deeply. It had been some time since we had been inside this house. But there was n
LEA’S POVI no longer count how long it's been since Easton woke up from his long slumber. Because all the time we've spent together feels so enjoyable. There's no regret or other hurts, we can smile at each other without any burden.Like today, unexpectedly Easton prepared a surprise dinner right in front of his house. The spacious yard with many lush trees was transformed into a romantic dinner setting with candles beautifully scattered in various corners. A table covered in white cloth with delicious food awaited us.I could only laugh with my hand covering my mouth. Easton pulled out a chair for me. "What's all this? Why are you making such an effort?" I said, laughing. Truly, Easton is completely unpredictable with what he will do next.Easton smiled gently. The man was dressed in a black suit with neatly combed hair. His perfume spread, making me feel so captivated by him. "A little surprise for my beautiful mate. It's been a while since we had dinner outdoors."Ah, that's right
EASTON’S POVThey’ve gathered here just as I asked. The doctor who has been overseeing my condition in the pack, Dr. Sean, is also here, along with my mother and, of course, my mate, Lea. It’s not without reason that I’ve called these important people together. I need to confirm something after waking up from my long sleep. According to Lea, I had been unconscious and unresponsive for three days. And now, my body feels much lighter. If my suspicions are correct, this will be very good news for me.Dr. Sean holds a file in his hand, and I can see him glancing back and forth between the notes he’s taken. His brow furrows as he seems to think deeply before giving a small nod. After setting the notes down on the table, he clears his throat. "It appears that the curse Alpha Easton has been living with has disappeared."One short sentence, but it immediately makes Lea, sitting beside me, straighten up. I can feel her excitement, though she doesn’t show it outwardly. "Disappeared?" She doub
LEA'S POVEaston sat on the bed after I handed him a glass of water to soothe his throat. His dry lips no longer looked as parched as before. His eyes now focused on me, gazing deeply, filled with a glimmer of concern as vast as the ocean.Easton looked at me intently, one of his hands gently touching my cheek. "I tore it that day." He softly caressed the scar that had faded entirely, a scar caused by Easton when he lost consciousness during the battle."You must have been in pain, and it was my doing." Easton’s eyes, usually firm, now appeared fragile. "I should have protected you there. But instead, I hurt you with my own hands."I shook my head, holding Easton's hand on my cheek. "It wasn’t your fault, Easton."I hadn’t finished speaking, but Easton shook his head. "But I’m the one who hurt you. You bled because of my claws. You should have been more careful."I shook my head again, disagreeing with Easton as I looked deeply into his eyes. "It was just a small wound, not even enoug
LEA'S POVIt's already the third day since the doctor decided to keep observing Easton’s condition. Now, I’m buried in a pile of documents that need to be completed quickly due to the overwhelming amount of work. I’ve taken over his duties as Alpha, handling all of Easton’s responsibilities left unattended while unconscious. This includes pack-related matters and the job at the company where I’ve been serving as his secretary.“Take these,” I said, handing Leo over some documents I’d just reviewed. Easton's beta stood in front of me, taking everything I handed over. He’d also placed some new files on the desk, which I needed to finish by tomorrow at the latest.Leo nodded slightly. “Thank you, Luna Lea.” He straightened up while I returned to the remaining documents. Lunchtime had passed, and I’d just finished my meal at the desk. I figured going out would be a waste of time, so I ate here and got back to the endless work.But Leo hadn’t left yet. He was still standing there. I paused
LEA’S POVIt has been three days since that last fight. Easton still hasn't opened his eyes; there is no movement at all from his body. There are no signs indicating he will wake up anytime soon. He remains deep in his sleep, and the energy that usually radiates so strongly from him has vanished, no longer shining with the intensity I used to feel every day. This room, which usually feels spacious and comfortable, has now turned eerily silent and empty. Even though it's just Easton and me here, this silence feels more oppressive and more terrifying. Only I can gaze at him, touch him, hoping for even the slightest sign of life from him. But there is none. He keeps his eyes closed in a frightening calm as if time has stopped around him. The morning sunlight streams through the wide-open window, flooding the room with warm light, yet Easton remains unmoved. There’s not even the slightest indication that he is disturbed by the light, which usually makes him frown. I approach him, sitt