Sapphire's POV.He turned and left with his hands in his silvercrest jacket, striding away without saying a word of acknowledgment. I could only watch his retreating figure, dumbfounded by his actions and everything that's happened today.I didn't realize when Aunt Karissa zoomed into the parking lot till I heard the horn of her car, which jolted me out of my thoughts, and I turned to her. Aunt Karissa rolled down the window shield, "What were you staring at, Phire?" She asked, but I didn't respond as I silently opened the door, got into the front seat, and slumped backward tiredly on the car headrest.I felt Aunt Karissa's gaze on me, and I turned my gaze to look at her; she seemed worried, but it was replaced with a gorgeous smile like the worry she had on her face was never there."You seem tired. Did anything happen today?" She inspected, placing the back of her palm on my forehead to check my temperature and her brows furrowed in astonishment. "You're running a high fever, Phir
Sapphire's POV. "There was a package that arrived here for you a few minutes ago while you were in your room, Young miss," Butler Adams informed, and I choked on my soup midway, Aleric's words in the basketball court replaying in my head.*I will let her off. But in return, a package would be sent to her home. She must accept the package and do whatever that's written in the package. No?*A chill ran down my spine as I gulped hard, my hold on my spoon tightening once I realized that the package must've been what Aleric told me and Lisa about. He made it clear that he would send the package to my house and I must accept what was in it. I couldn't help wondering what could be inside the package. What could Aleric have sent to my house? My curiosity took over. Biting hard on my lower lip, I moved my gaze to Butler Adams as I broke the silence, "Where is it?" I asked and Butler Adams went over to the center table where a square box wrapped perfectly in a black wrapping paper was plac
Matteo Rossi POV. As I pushed open the door to the garage in the east wing of Lykoria, next to Aleric's penthouse, I found him focused on his bike. A lighted cigar hung between his lips as he revved the bike he bought four months ago, the engine roaring to life and a belching dark smoke coming out from the exhaust. It looks like there’s a problem with the exhaust of his all-too-good bike after all. I mused with a chuckle, a snickering grin crawling up my lip as I grabbed a stool from a nearby table and settled on it silently. "Have you delivered it to her?" Aleric asked, still working on his bike. "Hm_m," I hummed in response. "But I have a question though." "What's that?" He inquired, but I didn't respond because I knew he must have an idea about what I wanted to ask. "If it's about the human bitch then it's still the same answer as before." I scoffed because I was aware that Aleric was hiding something from me. "You can't tell me that your reason for sexually bu
Matteo Rossi POV.He removed the cigar from his lips and asked, "What did you just say?"I watched him stand tall, walking up to me with calculated steps, his golden eyes glowing and his jaw gnashing as his gum itched, about to let out his fangs as his face darkened while glaring hard at me. But you know what? I didn't give a damn as I sneered at him, "You heard me right, Aleric. I know that bitch also known as Sapphire Walters is your mate. You can't hide it from me for far too long, Dude.""She's not my mate! A fucking human can never be my mate, Matteo! Don't you know the consequences and dangers we all would be in if I'm given a human as my mate?!" He growled at me."But you are already given one by the so-called moon goddess y'all believe in, Aleric! Are you just going to reject her or you'll keep on sexually bullying her, you this motherfucker!" I retorted, standing my ground. Yes. I was fully aware that the human girl was Aleric's mate due to how he's been unusually reacting
Sapphire's POV. The following day, I got to school quite early because I was excited, I couldn't wait to see Lisa and Cameron in class. The car pulled to a halt in the parking lot and I pushed open the door as I got out of the car in a hurry while feeling bubbles rumbling in my stomach. A wide smile curved on my glistening heart-shaped lip that was painted with a pink lip gloss, and my amber eyes shone brightly under the morning sun as I scanned the vast campus for a glimpse of Lisa or Cameron when Aunt Karissa's troubled voice broke through my thoughts. "Are you sure you're okay with this old thing you have on, honey? We can quickly drive back home so you can change into something better or at least drive to a nearby mall to get new clothes," She suggested anxiously, and when I turned to her, I saw her gaze scanning the old clothes I had on my average figure with a nervous look in her eyes. Noticing how she sounded, Aunt Karissa quickly cleared her throat, "I mean, don't
Sapphire's POV. "Are you guys seriously going to mess and fuck with a granny? Don't tell me you're stooping as low as to putting your dicks into a worn-out dried hole. Or did I miss something while I was away from college yesterday?" The third biker asked confusedly and I couldn't believe he was mistaking me to be a granny! It's all Aleric fault but I had no time to lament or blame anyone, my mind filled with determination of getting to class before they caught up to me. "Don't you have eyes to see that she's no granny? A granny can't run," The terrifying man groaned angrily then raced his bike, almost catching up to me. "She doesn't look like she's running, is she sprinting or what? And what kind of outdated fashion sense of dressing is that?? Eeew, my ex-girlfriend could never wear something like that even if she's dumb," The third bike spoke aloud and I felt extremely embarrassed and insulted by his sharp words. Especially when Jeremy and the terrifying man busted out into
"Okay...? I figured out that we would be having the same class together. Isn't that nice?" I was a bit surprised to know that we would be sharing the same class even though we were in different years of college. But I guess the lecturer must've paired us into the same class for a certain project or topic, which would help the new students in college to get familiar with the topics, practicals, and projects we'll face when we get to a certain year of college. "It is very nice," I giggled with a bright smile as I fixed the glasses on the bridge of my nose but it didn't really feel comfortable so I insert the glasses back into my pocket, "Lectures would begin soon. Let's head to class, hmm?" "That's right," Cameron responded and we began heading to class. Deep in my heart, I had some troubling questions and nervous feelings rooted within my heart, but I fought hard not to let it show in my body language or expression as my cheeks were tainted red. I was curious to know how the
Sapphire's POV.The class erupted into scornful laughter at my situation and I didn't like it one bit! I could not think of any reason why they'd play such a prank on me. What did I do to them? Why have they decided to start attacking me all of a sudden? Previously, they all distanced themselves away from me, and now? They attacked me using their little but annoying antics! "Haha, this is well deserving of her! Next time she would learn to stay in her lane and not throw herself into his arms like the whore that she is after she has learned her lesson today!" A voice said before me.Her words were almost similar to those girls down the hallway, and I could guess who was behind this after what happened while Cameron and I were walking to class but I didn't want to jump to conclusions and overreact the way I did yesterday. "What. On Earth. Is. The Meaning. Of This?!" I demanded, snapping my eyes open with anger evident in my eyes as I shot them all a hard glare, taking in every one
Aleric Dolce POV. "It’s none of my concern if I’m your mate or not, but I’ll tell you this now: I, Sapphire Walters, reject you, Alpha Aleric Dolce, as my fated mate. And I choose Kaiser Dolce as my Chosen Mate!" A sharp, searing pain hit my chest as I stumbled backward. It felt as though my entire world was crashing down, the weight of it suffocating me. My heart clenched in agony, and my wolf howled in torment within me. Breathing became an impossible task, each inhale a struggle. I had been afraid of rejecting her, but in the end, it was I who had been rejected. I had hurt her so deeply, and now, this was the price I was paying.I could barely speak, my throat tight, the rejection still echoing in my mind. I looked at Sapphire, my heart breaking with the unbearable weight of her gaze as she turned to to me, her eyes devoid of any trace of warmth or love. The disgust in them was unmistakable. With a cold indifference, she helped him up and began to walk toward the exit.I couldn’
Aleric Dolce POV.I felt like I was drowning in guilt, and no word could even begin to describe how deeply it cut. What I did to Sapphire, I knew it was wrong, but I had no choice. I had to do it—even though it would rip her apart. The ache in my chest intensified every time I thought about her tears after the announcement of my wedding date. It was even worse when I saw Kaisar sitting across from her at the same table, acting like the perfect hero, while I—what was I? A villain? Someone who’d only caused her pain?I was suffocating under the weight of my own mistakes, every one of them stacking up until it felt like I was going mad. The truth was, I had no idea how to get out of this mess, caught between the trap my cousin had set for me and the one I had set for myself.It was all part of his plan. Kaisar had manipulated me, used me as a pawn to get what he wanted, and now, somehow, he had dragged Sapphire into his schemes. I had warned her, told her to stay away, but she hadn’t lis
Sapphire's POV."Searching for someone?" The familiar voice snapped me right out of my thoughts. I turned and saw professor Kaiser drawing out a sit as he sat down opposite me at the table. "Not at all," I lied with a fake smile. "Just looking around." "Oh okay, I see. The party will begin soon and—" his eyes moved behind me. "Here they come, the best awaited and newest soon to be couple!" He announced, laughing and I looked over my shoulder to see who it was.I saw some rich looking people walking into the hall with full elegance. They seemed to have similar traits and appearance with lady Marinette, especially the stunning woman at the front whom was dressed impeccably in a shimmering green dress that complimented her emerald green eyes.. I guessed that she must be Lady Marinette's mother while the rest could also be her family.Right after them was Lady Marinette, walking graciously into the hall through the door, putting on a similar dress like her mum as she also took a table s
Sapphire's POV. The next morning, by the time I woke up, I found myself stark naked under the sheets but the previous wild night we had together never left my mind as I smiled softly with my cheeks all tainted red.My first night was taken by the man I had always yearned for it all felt like heaven on earth whenever I remember the painful but sweet feeling that sent an adrenaline of pleasures through my whole body as I convulsed before blacking out, feeling tired. The smile I had on my lips grew wider as I turned to the other side of the bed, planning on kissing him a Good Morning on his lips but when I checked, Aleric was— "He is gone?" I thought aloud, my gaze scanning the whole room. It felt like a dream but his touch, the kiss, the promises he made in my ear— I knew it was all real. I sat up on my bed, my back against the headboard, "It couldn't be a dream," I whispered, restlessly raking my hands through my hair. "It just can't be! He was here, I am sure I saw him. I felt and
Sapphire's POV.His face turned really sour."It's painful, isn't it?" I chuckled, walking up to him with my arms folded across my chest. "That's how I felt when you—" "Enough!" He growled, frightening me as I took a step back away from him. He threw the cheque at my face and I gasped at his action, "Take this cheque, pack your things and leave this Pack if you don't want to see the other side of me, Sapphire!" He threatened. He pointed to the cheque that fell lightly like a feather on the tiled floor as he added, "Right there is more than a hundred thousand US dollars on the floor. It should be enough for you to restart your life elsewhere and make a name for yourself. But the last thing I want to do is seeing you and that THING you call your lover together again! I've warned you, Sapphire, so it's best for you to heed to my warnings." I laughed, a bitter smile playing on my lips as I took a step closer to him and I asked. "What do you take me for, Aleric? A slut? A Gold digger t
Sapphire's POV.By the time we got home and I went into my bedroom, I found Lisa seated on my bed. She seemed to be lost in deep thoughts as she subconsciously scribbled on her notebook.I walked in and placed my bag on the bedside table but she was yet to notice my presence. She looked so pale and her hair needed to get done in a saloon. "Hey, what are you thinking about?" I asked, sitting beside her on the edge of the bed and she suddenly bolted like she had been snapped out of her lost thoughts with her eyes opened."When did you get in?" She breathed, picking up her notebook that had fallen on the floor."Erm, few seconds ago? But definitely not up to a minute." I answered with a gentle smile that slowly turned into concern. "But what's wrong with you? You look pale and unhealthy, like something's really bothering your mind and it's deeply affecting your wellbeing, Lisa. I've been noticing this for a while but I decided to keep quiet. But I can't anymore."She sighed, a forced sm
Sapphire's POV.I ran back into the ballroom where I sighted Aunt Karissa's gaze scanning worriedly around the place. She looked disturbed. The moment her gaze met mine, a look of relief washed over her features as she sprinted up to me. She grabbed my arms. "Where have you been, Phire? I thought you said you wanted to be in the ballroom to watch the engagement ceremony, so why did you go off?" She scolded and my gaze dropped to my feet."I am sorry, Aunt," I muttered. "I felt the need to get some ventilation because I was suffocating in here. That's why I had to go into the garden," I whispered, unable to look into her eyes because half of what I said was a lie.It was a truth that I went to the garden for some fresh air because I was suffocating but it wasn't really due to lack of air, it was because I felt my heart breaking into pieces once again and I couldn't watch Aleric getting engaged to someone else after everything we had together, it felt so fucking unbearable to watch so
Sapphire's POV. My breath seized at the mention of my name and that all too familiar voice I've gotten used to over time. Slowly raising my gaze up to the owner of that familiar voice, my eyes widened to see my professor standing before me with a thin smile hanging on his lips as he wiped away my tears. "Professor Kaiser?" I muttered inaudibly but he heard it as his smile grew wider. "What are you doing here at the Packhouse?" He chuckled, "what else if not attending the same asshole's engagement who had broken your heart? " I blinked repeatedly, not understanding how he found out about what happened between Aleric and I but then it made sense that he must have heard about it from the rumors that were spreading around college. "Here, you can keep this," he handed me his hankie and I hesitantly accepted it. "Th-thank you," I murmured in a stutter and he took a seat beside me on the swing without my consent. "No need to thank me, Sapphire. You know you shouldn't waste thos
Sapphire's POV.He continued, his voice full of pride, “My son has far exceeded my expectations, and I am honored to bring to the stage the new Alpha King of our Pack, who will be getting engaged today to the most beautiful young lady, the Alpha's daughter of the Night Crawlers Pack, and my son’s future wife—Lady Marinette!” The spotlight shifted to a couple making their way onto the stage, their arms wrapped around each other in an intimate, almost romantic embrace.There they were: Lady Marinette and the Alpha King—Aleric. I stood frozen, unable to process what was happening.'Aleric was the current Alpha of the Pack? And he was about to get engaged to Lady Marinette?' My mind raced, the shock sinking deep into my bones. I couldn’t make sense of it.'Why didn't he tell me?' The thought was like a jolt. 'Why didn’t he tell me he was from the Royal Family and would one day lead the Pack? Why didn’t he tell me the truth about who he was?' The realization hit me like a tidal wave, and b