___________As I walked into Juggy Bar very early the next morning, I was shocked at what my eyes beheld. This didn't look like Juggy Bar anymore, it was more of a flower shop. I tried to enter through the door but there was barely any space, I squeezed myself and got in to see my colleagues and George discussing. I first apologized for being late to work, but what they said put me in a chokehold."Willow, these are for you. Would you mind telling your secret admirer to not do this at work?" Betty was upset."I... what..do you mean...these are for me?""Did I speak Dutch?" She charged. "Betty leave" George ordered her and walked close to me, he wasn't smiling either. "You didn't tell me you had a boyfriend." He frowned."I don't" "It says 'because you don't reject flowers-'" George read a little card from one of the flowers. His brows were arched and his cheek puffed. "Willow, I thought we have a likeness for each other.""I don't. George look, these flowers..." I paused when I saw
I rushed into the hospital, straight into my mum's ward and I pushed the door open. He was there, sitting beside my mom, but nothing horrible was happening as I thought, my mum was not in danger, she was laughing with Luca."Mum, are you okay?" I walked closer to her and pulled her into a tight hug."Oh, my sides were breaking from laughing so hard at the hilarious stories of your friend!" She laughed.I turned to Luca whose gaze was fixed directly on me, he might not be able to see me but his gaze made me shy and nervous I had to look away."He's not my friend mum." "He's not?""I worked for him once. He paid me so well and I could afford your bills""So he's your boss.""Not exactly," I murmured."Luca, you should have told me you were her boss, I wouldn't have hit you so hard while laughing." My mum and Luca burst into laughing together.I frowned, hating to see them bond when I didn't want him close to me anymore. The more I want him far away from me, the closer this stranger get
It's been two days and all I could think about was Luca. There's a part of me that regretted ever pushing Luca away and I'm confused about the strange effect he has on me. I cannot even imagine him staying away from me for the two weeks I asked of him. What has he done to me? Do wolves have some special charm for humans?I missed him calling me Mousey.I have been thinking about the decision of being his eyes and I haven't found any disadvantage to his offer. He just needed me to see things he couldn't see and guide him to having fun. That was simple!Luca's blindness was clearer than some people's sight, so I do not think I'll have so much problem in directing him...plus I just wanted to be around him. Now, I am worried something bad would have happened and I couldn't ask George about him. I have been tempted several times to stay late at Juggy, maybe we could meet, but I didn't want to risk anything. Luca might be nice to me privately but things might change if his wolf friends int
Simone dragged me into a bachelor's night party, a very very crazy one. She had bought me a dress on our way- it was too short but she wouldn't let me change."It's just one night. Have fun" she kept on saying. I would agree with her on the part of having fun, since I've left Filla I've been working my ass out to provide money for the bills my dad unexpectedly listed out for my mum and me. I never had a break...maybe now is the time."Willow...I need to tell you something" As we entered the noisy party, Simone said at the top of her voice. "Peter is here. I'm so sorry I didn't tell you earlier, but I just wanted you to see him one last time.""Simone!" I raised my voice at her. My skin is filled with goosebumps and my legs are suddenly shaking. "Why would you do that?" My voice broke."It's been a year Willow""I don't care...you need to ask for my permission before you set me up with Peter!" My breathing had changed, and I had started to pant."Willow...do you still love him?" Simon
The drive back 'home' was silent, I spent all the hours looking out the car window without listening to a thing George was saying. Yes, I called George to pick me up. He was the only one I could call, he was the only one I knew outside town...I might be scared of him now, but to my advantage being a werewolf just meant he could protect me if anything went wrong. We were driving in the middle of the night and it seemed like it was just our car on the highway. The one thing I needed was protection.I only turned away from the window when the car stopped. I leaned to look at George and raised my brows. "What's wrong?" My croaky voice said."We're home." He responded. I looked around and this wasn't my house. "It's my house" he replied."Why did you bring me to your house?""I asked if I should take you to your home but you didn't say a word. I offered mine and you didn't say anything either...so I just thought...""I can't be at your house George. It's not right. I wanna go home." Tears
LUCA'S POVI had been waiting outside George's house for an hour and couldn't figure out why I was there. George and I were at Juggy Bar when he got a phone call. He answered the phone and said 'Willow', catching my attention. Now I was keen to find out what was going on. I strained to listen to Mousey on the other call and she had asked him to come pick her up. She didn't sound good, and neither did George look okay receiving the call.He had rushed out to pick her and I had been restless since then. I wasn't restless because I cared about Willow. I just hated why she gave me two weeks' space and has been all over George. She told me she was scared of him, so why was he the first person she could run to?If Mousey fell for George, I wouldn't have a chance to get her laid and my plan would be over. I'll have to move to a new town to find more glozikes. There was no time on my side.I wouldn't allow Mousey and George to be so close. She was my prey, for only me to eat up. She has to fa
Willow's PoV_____________________________Most of the time my panic attacks only lasted up to a few minutes, but this was worse. It felt like I was going to die. Coupled with the news of my ex getting married and George bursting out of his wolf form in an attempt to rape me, I didn't think I was going to recover from the shock.My legs were stiff like a rod when I fell off the window and was still hard when I landed on Luca's back. I was in a state of paralysis and it took me a second to realize I wasn't dead nor had broken legs. Never would I have imagined that I would be saved in the middle of the night by Luca when I had almost given up my life. George's building was very tall and there was no way I wouldn't have sustained fatal injuries."George wants to jump off too," Luca's driver let out when George's growl screeched from the opened window."He should not see us. We need to go!" Luca responded and darted to his car with me on his back. My mouth was frozen also and only half o
LUCA's POVThe goddess was on my side.Thankfully to George, he had shown his beast side to Mousey and now that she's terrified of him, my plan of keeping her close to me can work.She has to be persuaded to stop working at Juggy Bar and instead work for me. It's the only way to achieve my goals in the time I need. And I'll need to convince her to like me - or even better, to love me enough to get her laid but there's no time to waste - the mission is fast approaching. It's time to take control of the situation and make sure I get what I need. Mousey is making this harder than necessary. How hard was it to get her laid? She was my first step. I needed her for my eyesight, I needed my eyesight to claim the Crown of Canine and I needed the Crown to wipe out those dogs!I would have gotten another girl by now and I hated why I needed to be so nice and gentle with Mousey to make this work. She was already making me do things I don't do - losing balance, missing focus, stalking, asking fo
Willow's Pov__________________I woke up to an empty bed, my heart sinking as I realized Luca was gone. I had thought our passionate night meant he would stay with me. All those love confessions in the middle of orgasm and the warm cuddles assured me he was going to stay forever.But he didn't. I couldn't feel anyone beside me.I was brought to tears unintentionally, Luca had confessed that he did take my eyes, but he also said he loved me. Why did he do it then? And how do I get my eyesight?Was this his ploy? Was he just playing tricks on me?As I sobbed, a deep male voice echoed "Stop crying, it's upsetting."Confused and frightened, I asked, "Who's in the room?" Looking around even when all I saw was darkness.The voice chuckled, "No one's in the room, I'm inside you.""Inside me?" I wiped my tears from my eyes. "What do you mean inside me?"Someone was playing games. I stretched out my hand to feel anyone, but I couldn't. The voice was as close as my mind."Let's just say Luca
_____////_____////_____////_____////Luca's pack gathered at the town square, their eyes fixed on the palace. "Alright, let's move in," Luca whispered, his voice low.Dena, Carlos, Agopa, Buda, and Ben, the new wolf guy nodded, their faces set with eagerness as the mission they trained for was finally here. They crept towards the palace, bringing down the guards with fast and silent moves.As they approached the entrance, Luca's heart raced with uncertainty. It seemed too easy to just take the pack down. He knew they were taking Herbert unaware, but he also knew the palace was meant to be secured by stronger guards who would put up a fight. Just as they were about to step inside, the ground gave way below them. Traps sprang into action, grabbing them in a net of ropes and chains.Luca cussed out loud!Herbert emerged from the palace, a confident grin spreading across his face. "Well, well, well. Look what we have here. Luca and his little pack, all caught up in my trap."Luca's eyes
Carlos Pov________ ______Luca stumbled out of the room, his eyes red and puffy from days of confinement. He had been subjected to the power of the Crown of Canines, which had changed him in ways he couldn't understand. It was mostly positive because he had become more stronger and powerful. He had scorching eyes that could burn metals and also he had a maximum of seven hours of immortality. There were more to be discovered with the Crown of Canines, but its powers would be evident in Alpha Luca, slowly. Coming out of the room where he had stayed three days to absorb the powers of the crown, Luca sobbed uncontrollably, overcome with emotion."Alpha." Dean and I bowed our heads as Luca approached us."I need to see Mousey," he said."You just came out, you need to rest Luca""I… I…miss her" he broke into tears. Dena turned over to me, her mouth pouted and her eyes teary."Alpha, if you need to see her, please go.""Luca, don't go," I warned, my voice firm but concerned. "Tomorrow
George's Pov___________I stormed into Juggy Bar after I had dropped Willow at home, I suggested I stay with her but she wouldn't let me. My eyes scanned the familiar space with a combination of relief and annoyance. I spotted someone polishing a glass behind the counter and marched over to her."Who are you?" I demanded.She looked up, with surprise in her eyes. "I'm Simone. I've been helping Cassie out while you were...indisposed."My expression dimmed. "You're a stranger. What are you doing running my bar?"Simone stood her ground, her voice firm. "Cassie needed help, and I was happy to step in. You're welcome, by the way."I snorted. "Welcome? You're telling me I should be grateful that some stranger is running my business?"Cassie suddenly appeared at my side, a "George, Simone has been a huge help. You're not being fair. Simone has been a lifesaver. She's helped keep the bar running smoothly while you were recovering.""I don't care. I don't want some stranger messing with my
Willow's Pov____________My eyes fluttered open, but instead of the familiar sight of my lover, I was met with darkness. I blinked repeatedly, thinking it was just a trick of the light, but the blackness remained. Panic set in as I realized I couldn't see.I COULDN'T SEE.I sat up with a start, my hands grasping wildly in front of me. "Luca?" I called out, my voice shaking. But there was no response."Luca?" I called again, touching the bed and hoping he was also lying beside me.But no one was there, and my eyes weren't opening.My chest heaved heavily as I tried to come down from the bed but I fell off. I rubbed my eyes with the back of my palm several times, but it wasn't opening.No. No.I realized. No, there's no way! Was I?…was I blind?Betrayal and anger coursed through my veins the instant I remembered George's warnings about Luca's true nature. George was…right? He talked about eyesight. About Luca taking my eyes, about some exchange. Is that what is happening?No. Luca c
Luca's Pov________ "Luna videa me. Lupus oculus, humanus oculus" I paused, removing my fingers from Mousey's eyes, and took a deep breath. "I can't do this" My heart became heavy. The pack members would be ready by now. How would I tell them I lost my eyesight?Why would I take Mousey's eyesight? After everything I had gone through to avoid it. I would betray her if I did. She would believe George. She would never trust me.I would hurt her. I didn't want to hurt Mousey.But I had to. I had come this far from the mission. Mousey was my initial prey. I must not let emotions get into my head.When did I become so soft? It was because of Mousey. I shouldn't even have so much thought deliberating."Luna Videa me" I started the chant all over again. Mousey was fast asleep, as she cuddled up with me. If she hadn't, she would have asked what the hell I was doing.Why did Harriet's sight only last for twenty-four hours? Is this the promised eyesight I've fought so much for? Would Mousey's
Willow's Pov_____________I stood, appalled at the sight before me. George was awake. He was back to life. "George" I rushed to hug him on the ward bed, not caring how we ended our last conversation."Willow, we need to talk," he said to me."He has been saying that since he woke up, thanks for coming" Cassie interrupted"Cassie, a little space please?" George said and she walked out of the room."George, if you wanna apologize, I already forgave you. Just get completely well.""I am well." "You need more rest.""No, you need help. You're not safe, I can't let anything happen to you."I raised my brow, confused. "What do you mean?""Luca would hurt you.""Luca would never hurt me.""Don't believe him, Willow. You knew me first!""Be calm, George. I do not understand."George woke up from his home only to be obsessed with Luca and me again. "You've done this before, can you just stop.""But I lie not. Luca put me in a coma, imagine what he would do to you."I paused. Shocked in fact.
George's Pov_____________"She's not picking," Cassie said as she tried Willow's number once more. A banging headache again as I angrily clenched my fist. "George, are you okay? You just woke up from a coma, I've been worried about you and now you're asking about Willow and being all angry? What happened?""I need to see Willow. I need to talk to her" I said. Remembering how I got into a coma was upsetting, but knowing that Willow was still out there in danger with Luca Carver got me more worried. "She's in danger.""No, she's not. We spoke yesterday. She's fine."How could she be fine now? Did Luca change his plan? He should have used Willow, the moment I was away. So why is she okay?"I need to see her." I tried to stand up."No." Cassie stopped me. "Can you just acknowledge the fact that I've been worried about you? Willow is fine, I'll get her to come check on you." She cried.I sighed, laying back on the hospital bed. "I'm sorry" I apologized to Cassie. "Thank you for always bei
Willow's Pov___________Luca was smitten by me, his eyes said so. Luca wouldn't keep his eyes off me. I was speechless when he announced that he could see, I wanted to ask so many questions, how?But I wanted to savor the moment. Luca was extremely happy, I had never seen him so full of joy.He had booked a different hotel, not the one he owned and he had carried me in his arms into the room.He nuzzled me against the bed, planting kisses all over my face, and we both began to laugh. We soon heard a knock and Luca ordered that the door be opened. Some staff came in with a rail of cloth and gently placed it in our room. The moment they left, Luca moved to the clothing and touched them. I needed more evidence he wasn't blind, cause there were a lot of marvelous things he could do even when blind."I get to see colors!" He giggled like a baby, taking a dress from the rail. "This is red, Mousey. It is red!""It is indeed red, Luca" I laughed."You'll be trying all of these clothes. Ever