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17. EMBARRASING
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ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 18. FAMILY AFFAIRS
The gate to the mansion opened, and it seemed like I hadnât been home for years. Everyone was waiting with my mother to welcome me.âWhat is this drama over just a meeting?â 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 motherâs side.The maids all bowed in unison as they chorused, âWelcome back Miss,â but I was not interested in them. They were doing what they were getting paid for and I was already used to such scenarios.âMy 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?âMillions of questions flew o
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âWhat am I interrupting? Donât mind me, I will just drop the cake and leave you to it,â her giggles only made it more embarrassing.âWe are not doing anything. He was only adjusting my hair!â My yell was sharp but she just wouldnât believeHer shoulders went up with a âIf you say so,â even though it was glaring that she didnât 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, âI have your permission to take care of her, right?ââOf course! She doesnât 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,â she winked at him and rushed out.âMom!â my temper hit the roof as I turned to Bernard, who was only watching me throw a fit.âRelax! You need to learn how to relax those muscles. They are not meant to be stressed,â his deep voice blared.He moved forward to massage my shoulders but I just threw
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|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 couldnât 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 couldnât summon the courage to make one.I knew I didnât want Bernard but I also didnât have any other way of becoming the heiress if I didnât get married to him. My dad loves me but not as much as his companyâs stock. He would always pick options that would push his company forward. The investment from Bernardâs 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.âItâs destiny. God decided to bring your man to you at a very early time,â she once told me on the day Bernardâs father propo
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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 wouldnât 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 palaceâs environment.âThe garden is now so beautiful. We got it renovated for the Alphaâs birthday last year.â He told me and urged me to see it before I leave the palace.âThe 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 Alphaâ he continued and pointed to the right side of the pavilion before adding, âYou can find the training center at the side.âHe kept telling me sev
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As expected, Luna almost drained me with her long and boring talk. She went into all the details of all that had happened ever since I left the pack and how she had been waiting for me eagerly to come back.âYou have been waiting for me to come back?â I asked, not sure what she meant by that and she nodded to confirm that she meant what she just said.âYes! You are my talking buddy so I obviously missed you. Oliver is not around and even if heâs here, he has to train every time. Lucas is not even someone I see at will and the Alpha is busy putting everything in place for the ascension of Oliver once he graduates in a few monthsâ time. I am so bored, I donât have anyone to talk to,â her mouth rained down words nonstop.I couldnât comprehend why exactly she wanted to talk so badly. The Lunas of the pack obviously have their own responsibilities too; why was she behaving like a jobless one?âOh I seeâĶâ My breath dragged as I reached for my neck for a quick scratch.âDo you remember the f
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|Oliver|I couldn't get the incident of the library out of my head. I wondered why she was so aggressive about everything and thinks extreme for every situation.She had this aura of insecurity, and it was obvious in her words, actions, and way of reacting to things.âI wonder why she's that way. How was she raised?â I kept thinking about it as I ascended the stairs leading to my room.As soon as I opened the door, Ali showed up in front of me. He was also on his way going out but I just happened to grab the door's handle faster.âHey! You are here,â his hand flew up in the air before he slowly dropped it when I didn't move an inch or say anything.Ever since that incident, we never talked or did anything together. The room was always quiet, with each of us doing our things separately.I was glad that I didnât have to listen to him blabber a lot but it wasn't fun either. Even with all that, I wasn't ready to let the issue slide if he wouldn't apologize for feeding me something I never
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Everything went back to normal between Ali and me after he apologized. It was as if I had been secretly waiting for his apology. He also suggested that we should visit the hospital again since it had been a while since we went to check on the boy in coma.âWe will be starting the final tests soon. I canât believe he worked hard for nothing.â He sighed as he sat on the bench across the school field.âHeâs busy fighting for his life. A school test is not the most important thing right now. He has to wake up first.â I chipped in, and he nodded his head aggressively in agreement before turning to face me.âDonât you think his parents are being too cruel? What if we call them personally and see what they have to say about his condition? I canât believe they abandoned him in the hospital and kept sending money over only. That is the highest level of cruelty.â His eyes were filled with tears as he expressed his hurt concerning the situation.He was right, coupled with the fact that none of t
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Throughout the trip, I didnât say anything to her because I was making it obvious that I didnât like the fact that she followed us. I didnât want her to repeat the same thing that happened the very first day, and I knew that I had to up my guard around him so he wouldnât be in danger.Although she claimed it was a misunderstanding, the incident was too vivid to be one. I definitely saw her hand around his neck, and it would make sense if she was trying to end him so he wouldnât open up about Bernardâs involvement in the incident.Ali chatted with her happily till we got to the hospital and met with his doctor, who told us there had been no big changes ever since we visited the last time.âHis parents?âHe shook his head, âThey still havenât come to see him in person. His mother only checked him on video call last week.âAn unexplainable anger arose from my inside, I was melting with anger as my fist clenched at his revelation. How could they be so cold and brutal? What could be more i
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ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 92. DISCHARGED
Annabel woke up to the soft hum of the hospital machines, the rhythmic beeping providing a strange sense of comfort. The room was dimly lit, the moon casting a silver glow through the blinds. It was the last night she would spend in this place before being discharged, and though she was relieved, something about the stillness of the night made her restless.Everyone had been by her side throughout the day; Courtney, Dela, Bernard, Oliver, and her parents. She was grateful for their presence, but exhaustion had weighed her down, and she had fallen asleep early. Now, as the silence stretched around her, her eyelids grew heavy once again, and she drifted off into a dream.***A familiar scent of wildflowers and fresh earth surrounded her as she walked deeper into the road. A soft glow shone from behind and Annabel turned to see her mother standing there. Although she wasnât the one who had raised her, but the one she had lost and the last healer of the werewolf kind, she still felt the a
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 91. RECOVERED
Annabel blinked as the warm lights of the hospital settled into her vision. She felt light, almost as if she were floating, but the comforting warmth of the blanket tucked around her reassured her that she was safe.Courtney, Dela, and Bernard sat by her bedside, her parents standing nearby as the doctor finished his check-up. The tension in the room had been thick until the doctor finally spoke."Her condition is remarkable. I've never seen a wound heal this fast," he said, pressing gently against her abdomen. Annabel winced slightly, but the pain was nowhere near what she had expected.Her mother let out a breath of relief. "Thank Goodness."Her father nodded in agreement. "So, she'll be fine? We donât have to worry about any complications, right?"The doctor smiled. "Not just fine. She'll be ready for discharge by tomorrow morning. However, Iâd advise her to take it easy for a few more days. She needs to rest a lot and avoid strenuous jobs or activities"Courtney clapped her hands
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 90. CRIME
Murmurs erupted among the officials at the announcement of the Alphaâs purpose for the meeting. The Alpha had made sure the words about Lucas didnât get out until he was ready to deal with him so they didnât know what was going on.Oliver was at the right hand of the alpha, trying hard to calm his boiling inside so he wouldnât ruin the meeting that his father had called.âBring him in.âThe alphaâs voice roared as the guards led Lucas in. He was tied with thick silver chains and his hands were behind his back. The murmurs that had once died down erupted with full force.Some of the officials even had to stand up to be sure they were seeing right. What could warrant a father to have his child bound in chains?âI am an alpha that has always upheld integrity because I believe that is what our pack is built on. Thereâs no reason for me to jeopardize this belief just because my son is involved. Today, we will be reviewing the crime of the traitor who has done everything evil to turn our pa
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 89. UP
The days dragged by in a haze of anxiety and exhaustion. Annabel had not stirred since the surgery. A full week had passed, and yet there was no sign of her waking up. The doctors assured them that her vitals were stable, that she was still fighting, but the waiting gnawed at Oliver like a relentless beast.He sat by her bedside every day, holding her hand, whispering to her.âAre you that angry at me that you donât want to see me? You look so upset even in your sleep,â he muttered, adjusting the bangs scattered on her face.He talked about anything and everything, hoping his voice would pull her back. He told her about the sunrise, about how the pack was restless without her, about how he needed her to wake up because he didnât know how to live in a world where she wasnât conscious. But every day, his words were met with the same steady beep of the monitor and the soft sound of her breathing.He clenched his fists, his exhaustion heaving out.âI need to go back to the pack,â he final
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 88. SHOWDOWN
Lucas gritted his teeth as he forced himself up from the floor, his werewolf strength pushing against the poison that coursed through his veins. His muscles ached, his vision blurred for a second, but the sheer will to survive and take Annabel down fueled him. He staggered to the bed and fished out the dagger she had hidden under the pillow."You thought you could outsmart me?" he growled, his voice hoarse but filled with venom.Annabelâs eyes widened as she saw the glint of the blade. She struggled to steady herself, the poison affecting her but at a slower rate than Lucas. Her body was fighting back, her lineage granting her some resilience, but she was far from safe.Before she could react, Lucas lunged at her with his remaining strength, plunging the dagger deep into her abdomen. A sharp cry of pain tore through her lips as she stumbled back, clutching at the blade lodged in her stomach. Blood seeped through her fingers, her breath coming in ragged gasps."Youâ!" she choked, her
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 87. HER PLAN
Her driver dropped her in school upon request and she went straight to her room to bid Courtney and Dela goodbye.âSo you are bent on not letting us know the resort you are going to with your boyfriend? Thatâs a mean one,â Dela whined but she only smiled in returnâThank you both for being a good friend every single time. I enjoy doing friendship with you both. There are a lot of memories that I had swam in throughout the night and I just couldnât help but laugh at this point we have come to,â she said with her voice thinning as she tried not to break down in tearsDela moved to her side and gave her a hug. âWhy are you talking as if we wonât see each other anymore? We still have a whole month to graduation and also, we can pull up at each otherâs houses anytime. Donât make a big deal out of this.â âI know right. You are making me so emotional right now. Is there something going on? Itâs too early to drop appreciation messagesâ Courtney chipped inâI just wanted to do it before any o
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 86. GOODBYE
Annabel had just finished her exams after two exhausting weeks so she decided to crash in her bed throughout the day before heading out to the resort with Lucas the following day. She had packed her bag for the trip and told her friends she wonât be around for the next three days.She knew the probability of coming back dead so she decided to visit her house for the last time. That evening, she had dinner with her parents who didnât know of her plan in advance.âAre you still going out with that nameless boyfriend of yours? I left you alone because I didnât want to distract your exams. Now that you are done, itâs time to make your firm decision. I stand with Oliver though, since you have decided to discard Bernard,â her father poured his mind over dinnerShe just sat there quietly slicing through her steak. Her presence at home was not to argue but to pay them a special visit, incase her plan goes south.âI didnât discard Bernard, I just let him go from the burden and shackles that th
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 85. BUSTED
The silence in Lisaâs house was deafening, broken only by the frantic rhythm of her own heartbeat. She moved through the darkened rooms, her hands outstretched, searching for anything that could offer a semblance of security. Every creak of the floorboards, every rustle of the curtains, sent shivers down her spine.She tried the light switches, but nothing happened. The house was plunged into complete darkness. âHello?â she called out, her voice trembling. âIs anyone there? Where are you all?âOnly silence answered her questions. She stumbled towards the living room, her hands groping for her emergency flashlight. It was gone. Panic began to rise in her throat, choking her. She knew she wasn't alone.Her parents had gone out of town for the evening so she was the only one at home. She expected Lucas to move but didnât know it would be this fast.A sudden, sharp pain erupted in her head as she turned to find her way back to the room, and the world dissolved into blackness.When Lisa re
ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATEÂ Â Â 84. I'M SORRY
The morning sun cast long shadows as Lisa pulled up to the familiar cafÃĐ. It was a place that held countless memories, both joyful and painful, now tainted by her recent betrayal. She took a deep breath, the scent of roasted coffee doing little to calm her nerves. Today was about redemption, or at least, a desperate attempt at it because she wasnât sure how it would turn out at the end of the day.She stepped inside, the warm, inviting atmosphere a stark contrast to the coldness that had settled between her and her friends. Carly, Amara, Jacob, and Flora were seated at their usual table, their expressions a mixture of apprehension and guarded curiosity. Lisa walked towards them, her heart pounding.âHi,â she said softly, her voice barely a whisper.A tense silence filled the air. Carly, ever the pragmatic one, spoke first. âLisa. You said you wanted to talk.âLisa nodded, pulling up a chair. âI do. IâĶ I need to apologize. I was wrong. So terribly wrong.âAmara, her eyes filled with a
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