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13. MURMURS
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ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 14. BACK
|Lisa|As soon as the tires of our plane touched down on the runway, a huge sigh left my mouth. I was welcomed with the strange but familiar atmosphere of Virginia blew on my skin. I didn’t know if I was happy to be home or sad.It was a mixed emotion.Checking out my luggage didn’t take long and I was out of the airport in no time. My father had specially come to the airport to pick me up alongside the driver. Considering how busy he was, it was one of the most considerable acts he had ever carried out.The change in weather was setting in faster than I had thought. It was summer in South Africa where I was coming from but Virginia was a bit chilly. I slipped on the huge wool jacket my father had brought for me without wasting any second.I hated being cold.“My Princess, how was the flight? Tired?” his soft hands rubbed my back as he pulled me into a hugI had missed his scent. His wooden musky scent filled my nostrils. I could smell home on him. My mother’s favorite mint scent was
Last Updated : 2024-09-24ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 15. ABANDONED
|Oliver|I couldn’t get the girl who locked eyes with me off my head. The scene kept coming to my head, even though I tried hard to push it away. I kept tossing and turning on my bed just to get some sleep, tried reading a book, and even took a short walk, but nothing worked. I didn’t want to unlock Rye because it would be another round of headaches. He might even scan her mind the next time without my permission, that’s how reckless he could be. Ali noticed my discomfort and asked what was wrong, but I just flashed a fake smile and lied, saying that I needed to assimilate a line from my book.“You can just let it be till some other time instead of obsessing over the thoughts. When you obsess over a thought, it turns into worry, and it starts eating you up. If the opportunity to address it comes, you won’t have the clear judgment, and you will end up messing things up,” he advised and went to sleep.Even though I lied to him, he ended up saying something that I needed. He didn’t lie a
Last Updated : 2024-09-25ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 16. YOU PERV*RT
I opened my heavy eyes only to be greeted by the stinging ray of the rising sun. The curtains were slightly parted so it gave the sun so much access to my heavy face. It felt like I was putting on a metal helmet as I tried to sit up from my bed.“What’s going on? Why am I so weak? Where is Ali?” several questions crossed my mind in the span of a minute as I sat there hopelessly and tired.The only thing I could remember was taking a drink after the basketball match we had. How I got to my bed was a mystery.The door to the bathroom twitched and Ali came out with his hair all wet and dripping as he rushed to grab his hair towel that he probably left behind.“You are awake? You had a good sleep and snore though,” he cackled but I didn’t find anything funny.I wanted to know what happened and why I was out of it so I didn’t hesitate to throw the question.“You didn’t even wait for me to tell you anything before you gulped the drink. Also, you must be a lightweight because how can somethi
Last Updated : 2024-10-04ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 17. EMBARRASING
|Annabel|I was embarrassed and annoyed at the same time when I found out that he was way out of my league. I once heard of his story when I was growing up, but I never imagined that he would be the one because he didn’t look like someone who would have that much privilege.His heroic action was putting me off, and I needed to put him in his place, but I got dragged in the mud instead. He was someone I wouldn’t dare drag, but I also wouldn’t let him intimidate me, so I didn’t sulk on it for long.Since that day, we never had any interaction, even though we were sitting together in class. He would keep quiet all day or take a nap when he’s not taking a walk. I was tempted to talk to him sometimes, but I wouldn’t want to put my pride on the line, so I just let him be.That very afternoon, the new episode of the book I was reading dropped, and as usual, I ditched lunch just to catch up with it. I already prepared my mind to mail the writer some sweet curses if she dared drag the story in
Last Updated : 2024-10-29ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 18. FAMILY AFFAIRS
The gate to the mansion opened, and it seemed like I hadn’t been home for years. Everyone was waiting with my mother to welcome me.“What is this drama over just a meeting?” My eyes rolled as the driver pulled the car to a stop.Bernard was waiting there with my mom too, and as soon as the car stopped, he came to the door and opened it for me to get down while extending his hand.I looked at him briefly with disdain that only he could understand before I slowly placed my hand on his for him to pull me out. As soon as I was on my feet, I threw his hand to the side and walked to my mother’s side.The maids all bowed in unison as they chorused, “Welcome back Miss,” but I was not interested in them. They were doing what they were getting paid for and I was already used to such scenarios.“My baby is looking so gaunt. Are they not feeding you well over there? Should I work out your exemption? Even your skin looks darker than normal. Is the place uncomfortable?”Millions of questions flew o
Last Updated : 2024-10-30ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 19. ALWAYS
“What am I interrupting? Don’t mind me, I will just drop the cake and leave you to it,” her giggles only made it more embarrassing.“We are not doing anything. He was only adjusting my hair!” My yell was sharp but she just wouldn’t believeHer shoulders went up with a “If you say so,” even though it was glaring that she didn’t buy my excuse.A hot glare was directed towards Bernard for putting me in such an awkward position but he ignored and made matter worse by saying, “I have your permission to take care of her, right?”“Of course! She doesn’t lack money or goods but you know we cannot provide that kind of care for her, right? I will leave you to it and trust that you will treat her right,” she winked at him and rushed out.“Mom!” my temper hit the roof as I turned to Bernard, who was only watching me throw a fit.“Relax! You need to learn how to relax those muscles. They are not meant to be stressed,” his deep voice blared.He moved forward to massage my shoulders but I just threw
Last Updated : 2024-10-31ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 20. MOVES
|Annabel|Everything happening at once got me on the edge every time. Everything and everyone disgusted me. I kept getting irritated at every little thing for no reason. I couldn’t even control myself or find the exact reason why I kept doing that to everyone. I was on the edge because of the final exams. The final exams signified the end of the years. I could make a free choice but I couldn’t summon the courage to make one.I knew I didn’t want Bernard but I also didn’t have any other way of becoming the heiress if I didn’t get married to him. My dad loves me but not as much as his company’s stock. He would always pick options that would push his company forward. The investment from Bernard’s father was what he kept chewing on, and my mother just loved Bernard even since we met at that resort where his family brought me to mine after getting lost on the beach.“It’s destiny. God decided to bring your man to you at a very early time,” she once told me on the day Bernard’s father propo
Last Updated : 2024-11-02ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 21. DEVILISH HIM
We got to the palace just as the Alpha also drove in. We were informed that he had just arrived from a meeting with the Alphas of other packs so he wouldn’t be entertaining any visitors for now since he would have to rest.The Luna was attending to some issues in the court so we had to wait for a bit in the pavilion for her to wrap them up. We were served some snacks and tea while waiting and my father was filling me in on the changes that had been made to the palace’s environment.“The garden is now so beautiful. We got it renovated for the Alpha’s birthday last year.” He told me and urged me to see it before I leave the palace.“The second now has his training center; you know he has to practice and learn with the best martial art teachers now. He will soon be crowned the Alpha so he needs to know everything worthy and expected of an Alpha” he continued and pointed to the right side of the pavilion before adding, “You can find the training center at the side.”He kept telling me sev
Last Updated : 2024-11-05
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ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 54. NYSSA
“Nyssa? What do you mean you’ll go crazy if you don’t see her? How do you even know of her in the first place? She’s not someone just anyone can come across.” Oliver fired his questions at Annabel, his voice laced with both frustration and alarm.Annabel, still shaken from her dream, barely flinched at his reaction. She had spent the past few days trying to decipher whatever all the dreams she kept having meant, but nothing made sense to her.It wasn’t until that afternoon she finally got a hint of where to start from. The wolf had told her that everything she wanted to know will be revealed to her by Nyssa and she has no choice but to see her, and Oliver was the only one who could make that happen.“It doesn’t matter how I know her. I just do,” she shot back. “I need to see her, Oliver. You have to take me.”Oliver shook his head, his jaw tightening. “That’s not possible.”Annabel narrowed her eyes. “Not possible? You mean you won’t do it.”He sighed and turned away. “You don’t under
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 53. SEEK
Oliver never let Annabel’s coldness get to him. He was just fixated on his own things and prepared aggressively for the final exams. Bernard, on the other hand, was always giving a gift or the other to Annabel so he could buy her love and favor.It was obvious to everyone that she was only tolerating him and he needed him just as he needed her.She was reading in the library when Bernard appeared with a box of chocolates to cheer her on but she was not in the mood to be disturbed, thanks to her dream that had been disturbing her for several days continuously.“Can you get this out of my face? I can’t deal with you right now,” she remarked, pushing it back to him"Oh, come on, Annabel. It’s time you stopped playing hard to get. We will get married anyways so why don’t you start tolerating me?”Those words hit Annabel on the wrong side. She flared up to the surprise of everyone, Bernard included.“Do you think all I care about is the damn engagement to you? I don’t care about you or you
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 52. ALLIES
For several days, Lisa couldn’t get the rejection out of her head. Nothing was pleasing to her. She refused all the water and food that were served and just got herself curled up under her blanket.Her mother, who was worried about her health, couldn’t bear her daughter sulking terribly because of a mate that didn’t belong to her in the first place.“Are you going to spend all week on the bed? I think you should get over this and move on to the next thing. As long as this doesn’t affect your relationship with Luna.”That only added fuel to the fire. Lisa flew up in anger. Her face laced with dried tears that strode down her cheeks in the past hours.“Do you know what this means? I sacrificed a lot to be by his side. How could he be so wicked? His mate rejected him; did he have to chase her over and over? I am here looking at him so why is he not looking at me too? I want to die right now.” As soon as she completed the sentence, she dived back under the blanket and continued her tears.
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 51. FRUSTRATED
The late-night silence in Annabel’s room was broken by her sharp gasp as she bolted upright, her chest heaving with each passing second. Her sheets were twisted around her legs, damp with sweat, and her heartbeat drummed loudly in her ears. The dream—no, the memory, as it felt more and more like, was still vivid. She had been standing in a forest bathed in silver moonlight, her hands outstretched as if summoning something. Shadows danced around her, and a voice she didn’t recognize kept whispering her name.But just as she thought she could grasp the meaning, the image dissolved into darkness, leaving her with only fragments she couldn’t piece together. This wasn’t the first time. For weeks now, these dreams had come, each one pulling her deeper into confusion and fear.She threw her legs over the side of the bed and walked to the mirror. Her reflection stared back, but it didn’t feel like her own. Her hazel eyes looked darker, almost stormy, and her usually calm expression seemed ten
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 50. DRIFT
The corridors of the school buzzed with the usual energy as students prepared for the final stretch of exams. Oliver walked through the hallways with quiet determination, his focus set on his studies. After the whirlwind of emotions and confrontations at his birthday party, he had resolved to put his energy into his academics and let other matters settle themselves. His decision wasn’t easy, but it was necessary.A lot was going through his mind as he found his way to class. So many tasks were ahead of him. Once the final exams were out of the way, he would have to advance to Alpha classes. He would be attending meetings with his father, ruling over some affairs, and learning several things before his ascension in six months’ time, when he’s expected to have found a mate.He wasn’t sure if anything would change between him and Annabel because she seemed to have made her resolve and was firm with it. She suddenly became distant and would not even spare him a glance. The fact that she c
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 49. REJECTED
Lisa stood before her ornate mirror, the soft glow of candlelight casting a golden hue over her room. Her emerald gown clung perfectly to her frame, the shimmering fabric accentuating her curves. She adjusted her earrings with steady hands, her reflection revealing a look of determination.Tonight was the council meeting where Oliver would formally address the pack. Rumors had swirled about him confirming his mate, but Lisa dismissed them as nonsense. She was certain that Oliver had no one in his heart, not any she’s aware of. She had worked tirelessly to position herself close to him, earning his trust and proving her loyalty to the pack. This evening felt like the culmination of her efforts. It was the night she would inch closer to her goal."He’ll see it," she murmured to herself, smoothing the folds of her dress. "He’ll see that I’m the one who belongs by his side."With a final glance in the mirror, she turned and left her room, her heart light with hope and expectation.***Th
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 48. HIS MATE
Annabel sat at her desk in the back corner of the classroom, staring blankly at her notes. The words on the page blurred together as her mind wandered, consumed by thoughts of Oliver. She hadn’t seen or heard from him since his birthday celebration, and the tension gnawed at her. Was he okay? Had the tests begun? The questions plagued her, but she couldn’t allow herself to reach out. Her father’s expectations and Bernard’s constant presence weighed heavily on her.Across the room, Bernard’s voice broke through her thoughts. “Annabel,” he called softly, leaning closer. “You’ve been quiet all day. Are you feeling alright?”She forced a polite smile, nodding. “I’m fine. Just tired.”She didn’t have any strength to fight him. The more she ignores him or frowns, the deeper he would press so it was better for her to just give out the smile he wanted to see.Bernard didn’t seem convinced even with the smile but he left. Later that afternoon, he approached her in the hallway, holding out a
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 47. OUTCOME
Lucas stormed through the dimly lit halls of the estate, his fists clenched at his sides. The news of Oliver’s steady success in the tests was a bitter pill he couldn’t swallow. How was it possible? Despite his injury, Oliver continued to prove himself, his strength and determination shining through every challenge.“This has to stop, I cannot just stand and watch him take what belongs to me!” Lucas growled under his breath as he entered the servants' quarters. His sharp eyes locked onto a young maid who froze under his furious gaze.“You,” he snapped, pointing a finger at her. “You’re going to help me.”His movement started closing in on the maid who trembled at his presence. He had always been a terror whenever he was around. Everyone runs from his gaze, attacks, or presence because he picks offense at any little thing.One thing about Lucas was that he doesn’t hide his jealousy or hatred for Oliver. He has always been vocal about how he wants the throne and would do anything to get
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE 46. TESTS
The morning sun broke over the horizon, casting a golden glow on the expansive training grounds where Oliver would begin his ascension tests. The air was crisp, alive with anticipation. This was the day he’d been preparing for and the day to prove his worth as the future Alpha of the pack. Despite the weight of expectation, Oliver stood tall with his chin up.He had prepared for this all his life and had come this far not to be intimidated by the scary tests. He just have to do his best and let the heavens deserve the rest.“Do you like your clothes? Or would you like to get it changed?” his attendant whispered by his side but he just shook his head“This is perfect” his gaze fixed on the mirror in front of him.As he adjusted the cuffs of his shirt, the soft sound of footsteps reached him. He turned to see his mother approaching, her presence was commanding yet comforting. Her auburn hair was swept neatly into a bun, and her eyes held a warmth that cut through the tension in his ches
