Lisa's POV. "Hey, Lisa, did you hear that?" Cameron asked all of a sudden and I flinched, not expecting him to also notice what I had felt. I turned to him and saw him searching around the woods, his brown eyes a little conscious and confused. "Heard what?" I asked in pretense, looking around for a moment. "I didn't hear anything," I said with a shrug. "What did you hear, brother?" "Umm_ forget it. I guess it was just the shuffling of leaves," Cameron waved it off, although he seemed to still be on high alert as his gaze wandered about. The side of my eyes caught a glimpse of Matteo leaping on the trees as he got further away and I heaved a deep sigh of relief.I had felt his presence, his gaze on me, his bloody yet tempting scent filling up my nostrils but I tried not to react as I continued speaking with Cameron casually. I tried to keep my wolf intact but she kept clawing at me from the insides, the urge to make him mine never fading ever since I first found out about my mate.
Aleric Dolce POV.'But... That gaze though. Why was he staring at the Gamma's daughter that way?'"I need to find out," I muttered to myself before leaving the woods as I followed Matteo.****It was dawn, the evening sky glowing warm orange as it cast its simple rays through to the window of my garage that sat opposite my penthouse.Matteo was seated on a stool, his hand placed on the table before him as I stood across him to the other side of the table.My expression and tone were calm and indifferent, but I still needed to know what I wanted to know. "What are you telling me, Matteo?" I asked as he stared back at me, arms crossed with a raised eyebrow. "Sì, avevo sete di sangue, ma mi sono ritratto. Non sono andato da loro, vero? Il fatto che stessi guardando la figlia del Gamma non significa che abbia una cotta per lei. Non sono così stupido da farlo sapendo le conseguenze. Inoltre, lei non era l'unica che avevo pianificato di attaccare per saziare la mia sete, vero?" He questio
Sapphire's POV. The cool air from the night hit me through the opened windows of my room as I stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped in a night robe while I was drying my hair after having a cool shower and hair wash. Walking up to the mirror in my room, I stared at my reflection as I got near and stopped right in front of it, my mind still on thoughts of how I would start the next day at college, acting like nothing happened today. Pretending like I wasn't hurt and embarrassed in front of everyone in class all because of the Biker Devil and Rosalie. He dared to spread false lies about me and create fake edits of me forcing myself on him like a slut, a prostitute without self-worth or home training. Sigh... But Aunt Karissa was right. I can't stop going to college because of some random cold-hearted bully. All I have to do is to ignore him and act like he isn't there. You can do it, Sapphire. You are the daughter of the Walters and you should never let anyone stop your dreams,
Sapphire's POV. "Damn Sapphire! What are you thinking?!" I cussed at myself once I jolted out of my thoughts and immediately began putting on my nightgown. Anger and fury were visible on my face. 'I can't believe this! What's wrong with you all of a sudden? What's this? What's this feeling you are feeling? Do you realize the extent of all of what he did today, Sapphire??' I scolded myself. He had fucking spread false rumors, lies, and fake pictures of you being the one forcing yourself on him even though he was the one harassing you against your will. Yeah, maybe I liked it but it doesn't change the fact that I despise him for tossing Lisa away like she was a bag of trash even when it was clear that she meant no harm, he stole my first kiss away from me, hit Cameron, made my newly found friends to stay away from me like I had a disease on my skin then he dared to harras me before his bikers on the basketball court! As if that wasn't enough, he compelled me to put on a grann
Sapphire's POV.Damn! I couldn't help the giggles that escaped my lips, my cheeks turning bright red while everyone in class shot daggers at me but I didn't look their way as I walked to my desk in class but suddenly tripped. "Ah!" I yelped, almost falling to the floor as I stumbled forward, but someone caught onto my wrist and then slid his arm around my waist, pulling my frame close to his chest as he clung onto me tightly.I was overwhelmed with shock, my lips trembling as I darted my gaze up to his face, "Cameron?" I whispered, looking up at his face with round eyes. His brows were furrowed, and his brown eyes were deadly serious as he glared hard at the person responsible for setting foot before me so I could trip and stumble to the floor. "What was the meaning of this, Rosalie Yates?" Cameron demanded; I could feel his anger pulsing through his veins as he held me close to him, his hand balling into a fist with his veins almost bulging out of his skin. Rosalie scoffed. "She
Sapphire's POV.'Sigh... Anyways, it's none of my business. Aunt Karissa advised me to focus on my studies and avoid getting into a word exchange with the bullies so that is exactly what I am going to do.'____________A few hours later, lectures were over, and Cameron suggested we go to the garden at the side of the campus. He said it was his favorite place to relax alone so I agreed to come with him.I would also love to go into the garden because on my first day here when Lisa had pointed out the garden along with the biker's territory, which was the basketball court, my heart fell in love with the green grass garden with beautiful flowers planted around it in a heart shape. "You seem to love the garden too," Cameron's voice broke my thoughts, and I smiled."Yes, I do," I responded."Well, that's good," he said with a slight chuckle then paused for a moment as we were a few steps away from the garden. "I actually have a surprise for you though." My eyes blinked, surprise and cur
Sapphire's POV.Once done unwrapping, I pulled the lid open, my eyes shut, and felt a gush of anxiety and curiosity running through my veins as I fluttered my lashes open.My lips formed an O when I saw a letter and a beautiful locket in the box. "You like it?" He asked and I bobbed my head as I took out the letter and the locket."Yes," I whispered, staring at the locket in both awe and surprise. "I love it. It's very beautiful.""I am glad you love it. It's actually one of the little reasons I was nervous. I didn't know what you like or what to get for you so I was a bit scared that you wouldn't like it since it seemed too simple," Cameron chuckled, scratching the back of his neck."Nah, I am not picky. And besides, it's honestly beautiful. Who wouldn't love it?" I giggled, about to try it on as I put it around my neck but to my surprise, Cameron took over and helped me put the locket around my neck."The locket looks way more beautiful on you than I imagined it to be. You look ver
Sapphire's POV.Days turned into weeks since Cameron had confessed his feelings towards me.We went to lectures together, then went on a few dates at a cafeteria after classes.Visit some ice cream shops and try out different flavors of coffee from a few coffee shops while talking about our likes and dislikes.It happened so frequently that our relationship became known at college as everyone threw envious but distasteful glances at me, which made me wonder why they'd been giving me such a look.It's not like I was dating Aleric Dolce, right? Cause if I were dating him then at least they'd have a reasonable reason for giving me such a look since Aleric Dolce is known as the Beau of the biker guys.Does Cameron hold an important role in the college or city? Either way, it's their business, not mine.So far, Cameron hasn't given me a reason to dislike or despise him. Our relationship is three weeks old now, almost going to a month and he's been giving me several reasons why I should fa
Sapphire's POV."Now that makes some sense. But are you saying that I have been surrounded by human eaters since all these while? Even in college?" I inquired and Aunt karissa nodded, a whisper from her lips."Yes, Sapphire. I am sorry." I smiled softly at her. "It's fine. Don't feel bad. And I am glad you told me on time, hmm?" Aunt Karissa smiled back, giving my cheeks a pat before turning to focus on the road.The drive back home was quiet as I gaze outside the window, staring at each beautiful tree we drove past. I was aware of everything Aunt Karissa revealed to me but I had to put on a pretense. I couldn't tell her that I was already aware of the existence of these supernatural beings because I was precisely attacked and saved by the same beings who turned out to be Werewolves.I shouldn't be hiding these from her but I made a promise. I promised Aleric that I wouldn't say anything about them to anyone.'Aunt Karissa knows about their existence already so I don't know if it is
Karissa Blue Rose POV.While I was away from home for about two days, I had a premonition yesterday morning when I was still in the hotel suite I had booked down for myself. It was about Sapphire getting attacked by drunk wolves, her cloth was ripped open and her skin was bleeding. She was in tears, screaming for help, begging them to let her go but they didn't listen and just before I could see more, the premonition stopped and jolted up, breathing heavily as I looked around the hotel I was in .I was scared to death. I couldn't stay back at the hotel anymore even though I had clients who were waiting for me and also wanted me to design their wedding dresses but I couldn't stay away from Sapphire when I knew that she would need my help. I needed to make sure that premonition didn't come to pass but dammit! I didn't return home early like I had planned and I was sure it already happened but Sapphire hide it away from me the way she always does when I asked her. Sapphire was too se
Sapphire's POV.We left the class for the cafeteria, and we ran into Matteo on our way in, my face colliding onto his chest as his soda spilled on me. Surprisingly, Aleric wasn't there with him as usual because Matteo used to be seen mostly with Aleric as he followed Aleric around campus all the time like a bodyguard but well, he was just his right-hand man. "Hey, I am so sorry. I didn't see you coming," I apologized, wiping off the soda drink that had spilled on me from the can of soda Matteo held."Its fine. I should be the one apologizing," He said as he handed me his hankie. "Use this to clean it off. Thankfully, the drink wouldn't leave a stain on your T-shirt." He said. If there was something I noticed about Matteo Rossi, then it would be that although Matteo was reserved and was sometimes cruel due to what Aleric commands him to do, Matteo wasn't a bad guy after all. He was a gentle and easy-going guy."Oh true. Thanks," I wiped the wet spot on my blue T-shirt off."Why do
Sapphire's POV. What I wanted and needed was for any guy I'd date or fall in love with again, to have a deep trust towards me. Cameron didn't have that, so it was clear he wasn't worthy of me neither was he the one for me. "Okay, I am on my way," Lisa answered Cameron, putting the notebook into her bag. "I will be back soon. Wait here for me," she said to me before leaving."Sure," I responded, watching her walk out through the door as she followed Cameron from behind. I took out my phone from my jean pockets to use it as a way of whiling away time, "Shit! It's damned low," I cussed, seeing that my phone was left with five bar and I might end up needing it In case there would be a need for me to call Aunt Karissa's line or the driver to come pick me up from campus.I tossed my phone into my bag with a heavy, bored sigh from my lips. I didn't feel like studying and no one was in class, meaning I was alone here and soon, I was sure I would get bored since my phone battery was almost
Sapphire's POV.I and Lisa tumbled to the ground as I fell on her, and the door came crashing open as it slammed against the wall."What the heck are you girls doing in here?!" The cleaner gasped, eyes wide open and our worse fear of she thinking wrongly of our sexuality seemed to be coming true. "And on top of each other too? Don't tell me you girls were...""No no no, it's nothing like that," I interjected, my heart hammering in my ribs as I got up from Lisa's body who was groaning underneath my weight. "We weren't doing anything of that sort. We only came here to catch up.. like have a conversation."She crossed her arms with her brows arched, "A conversation? In the Janitor's room..?" She asked with a disbelieving laugh. "Do I look like a kid to you? I know what I saw kiddo. You were making out with her!" Lisa shoved me aside, moving me behind her back as she came forward, "Don't misinterpret things here, ma'am. We aren't lesbians. And if we were making out, you would have caught
Lisa's POV. Sapphire dragged me down into the Janitor's room and slammed the door shut behind her quietly then locked it up with the keys. "Why did you bring me here? What's wrong that you had to pull me all the way from the class just to speak to me privately here?" I inquired, curious. But Sapphire had her arms crossed over her chest as she leaned onto the door, glaring hard at me. "What? Why are you glaring?" I was confused. "Quit the pretense, Lisa. I know about everything you've been hiding from me for so long. So you don't need to put on a clueless act anymore," My heart hit pit bottom the moment she said those words. What did she mean by that? "How could you? I thought we were friends and that as friends, we shouldn't hide anything from each other. But it's been so fucking long since we knew each other, yet you didn't bother to let me know? Do you really see me as someone who is untrustworthy that you can't tell your secrets to because I won't keep it within myself
Sapphire's POV. “No, ma'am. There’s been a change of plans. Madame Blue Rose has returned home early and has been asking for you.” The air seemed to leave my lungs, and I felt a sinking sensation in my stomach as my heart dropped! 'Oh No! What excuse am I going to give to her for taking so much time to get home?' A sudden horn of a motorcycle pierced into my ears and I jerked, turning to Aleric with frightened eyes. “I am counting on you, Sapphire. Don't let us down,” Aleric said on a serious note and a gulp ran down my throat nervously. I gave a slight nod of both understanding and assurance and Aleric gave me a full smile, patting my head twice before making a swift turn onto the street, riding off into the night on his wolf bike as the engines roared louder. I turned to Butler Adams who was staring at Aleric who had already ridden into the distance. “Who is he? You didn't tell me you've got a boyfriend at college already, Phire.” My cheeks flushed pink hue as I waved it
Sapphire's POV. Aleric's nod crushed my hopes. “Yes, they are. Your friends are the Gamma's children.” I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. “What?!” I exclaimed, my voice barely above a whisper. Just then, a sudden thud hit the rooftop and I whipped my head to the sound in an instant. “What was that?” I gasped, my heart racing with multiple thoughts. I couldn't believe that I had been kept in the shadows for so long not knowing how much my life was in danger by being surrounded by so many supernatural beings I had thought only existed in books. Aleric sighed tiredly, showing his exhaustion as he pinched the bridge of his nose. He spoke quietly, “I know what you're doing, dude. But quit at it. She's been frightened enough now. I wouldn't want her to pass out in my penthouse.” My heart still thumping fast with my hairs standing on my skin, my y brows furrowed, confused about who he was talking to, “Who are you talking to? Do you know what made that sound?” I inquired, moving cl
Aleric Dolce POV. Sapphire sat frozen to the ground, unable to move. Her eyes were filled with conflicting emotions as she stared back at me, stunned and too traumatized by everything she had experience, dark mascara streaked across her cheeks. She wasn't meant to see this. The existence of werewolves were meant to be hidden in secrets away from the eyes and ears of every human. But those drunk baboons were too foolish, too stupid and horny that they had to transform into a wolf to have their way with her. It was against the rules of this Pack for any werewolf to molest a woman, not to talk of shifting into a wolf before the eyes of a human, so I was left with no other choice than to do the necessary as the future Alpha of the Lykoria Pack and also fulfilling my responsibility of protecting my mate, which was to brutally kill them in the worse way possible for trying to have their way with my mate and for also traumatizing her after shifting into a creature she was never meant t