FIBI'S POV “So how did you know it was Elder Kaeran of Crystal Pack that snatched Fibi?” I was about to knock on Diana's bedroom door, when her voice reached my ears through the half open door. Diego was obviously inside there with her.Not wanting to interrupt them, but curious to know the answer also, I paused and listened. He replied, “Well, she dares not to block my mind-link. That means not being able to reach her is because she left pack ground. The period of time that I left her was too short to have gone very far. Therefore, the pack she has gone to, must be very close. So I quickly drove to the closest pack from where we were.”“Ah, that's Crystal Pack.” Diana interjected.“Yes,” Diego confirmed. “Once I crossed the boundary, I mind-linked her and it went through. If the mind-link had not worked, I would have rushed again to Fiery Rock Pack, which is the closest to us on the other side.”No wonder, I thought. When he was able to mind-link me, he confirmed that I was truly
FIBI'S POV “Hey girl!” A voice purred in my mind. I was sorting the herbs that Jill, the kitchen maid, got for me from the bush. Later, I would prepare Diego's dinner with some of them.“Ethan!” I yelped gleefully when I got his mind-link. It was just some days since we last saw each other, but it seemed like ages to me. “You're here! Wait,” I paused mischievously. “Are you here for me or for Greg?”“Oh shush up, girl.” Ethan retorted playfully. “Can I come up? Or should we meet in the living room? I've missed you sorely.”“Don't bother, I need to get out of the castle anyway. Let's catch up in Greg's quarters.” I decided.After clearing up and instructing Jill on what to do, I went to see my friend. We took a leisurely walk around the castle grounds. Before we left, Ethan and Greg shared a brief but intense kiss. I winked at Ethan. Indeed, we had a lot of catching up to do.As we strolled, I filled him in on the events of the past few days, especially the case of my abduction. He
DIEGO'S POV “I'm serious, Alpha Diego. I'm going to massage your legs this evening and every other evening until you can feel them again.” Something about the way she made that promise stirred me up.I thought, ‘well, let me see just how much she means what she said’. “Oh really?” I asked, turning away from my closet. “Are you sure you can withstand that?” As I got closer and closer, I saw her hands dig into the chair she was sitting on. “Please don't be crass. It's only a massage.” She said.“Well, go on then.” I positioned myself in front of her, with only a towel covering my lower body. I saw how her gaze lingered on my abs before she dragged it away to pick up her massage cloth.It pleased my ego to see that she was attracted to my body despite being in a wheelchair. I watched her as she started from my feet and worked her way up. Her hands shook a little at the beginning, but I saw how she soon got immersed in this task she took upon herself. My wolf danced around in my head.
FIBI’S POV SIX MONTHS LATER After six months of sharing the same room but living as strangers, I was already used to talking to Diego only when absolutely necessary. We avoided each other like infectious diseases. Which is quite hilarious because none of us still decided to move to another room.Today appeared to be no different from all the other boring days I'd been having. He was still fast asleep, snoring lightly as usual, all the way on the other side of our bed. I sat up and stretched.Someone came pounding on the door. I rushed to open it before the noise would wake the sleeping wolf. I met a maid there.“Come quick, Luna! Ethan is in the living room with your mother.” She said.I rubbed the last traces of sleep out of my eyes before asking, “You mean the queen mother? Is there a problem?”“No, Luna. I mean your own mother. She's hurt! Come quick!” The maid clarified.I flew out of the room at once, not bothering to get dressed properly. What could make Mother be here? How di
DIEGO'S POV When she barged in on me, my immediate concern was for my nakedness. I quickly tied my towel, hollering for her to leave. By the time I realized my second concern, it was too late. The cat was already out of the bag.“You're standing!” She sounded so thrilled about it. Yeah well, I supposed she would be. I hated to admit it but she really worked hard to get me here, even after I made it clear that I would never accept her. As much as I believed she was no better than Lisa, I had to admit that she was more diligent and farsighted. After all, she was willing to suffer through my disability only because there was hope of me walking someday, right?In any case, I wasn't walking fully yet. I could only stand and hobble around a bit. It was also quite painful, but I knew it would improve fast. Now that I was truly recovering, total healing would be quick.Reluctantly I answered her, “Yes, I'm standing. But just barely.”I wished I could have hidden my recovery for a longer per
DIEGO'S POV “We won't be needing any more physical therapy.” I told Greg curtly when he came to my room to perform the massage, just as he'd been doing every day.He furrowed his brows, looking confused for a few seconds. As I kept smiling at him, his mouth and his eyes went round when realization hit. “Do you mean… Oh dear Moon Goddess! You can walk now?” Greg exclaimed, dancing around me.I couldn't help but grin at my beta's display. “Shh, not so loud.” I cautioned. “Don’t let Mother hear, I want it to be a surprise for her.”“Of course, of course.” Greg chanted with enthusiasm. “Come on, Alpha Diego, up already. Let me see!”I got up without further drama. Greg rushed at me and gave me a large embrace. “Finally! I must congratulate Fibi. Does she know yet?” He asked.My grin disappeared at the mention of her name. There was no escape from that woman. “She knows. Anyway, now that I have full use of my legs, I must see to my businesses. I've neglected them long enough.”Greg drew b
FIBI’S POVWithin one week of Mother's stay with us, she recovered completely. “You can't go yet. Stay here for some time and at least spend time with your daughter.” I insisted. That was how she ended up staying for two weeks. Not like I'm still satisfied, I'd honestly prefer if she never went back.However, she refused to hear anything that concerned leaving her husband. When I raised the matter, she admonished, “Fibi, the mate bond is not something to take lightly. He's not just my husband but also my mate. He's just hurt over what I did to him.”I raised my eyebrows. “And what exactly did you do to him?”“You know, Fibi. First, I couldn't give him a child after many years. Then I go and get pregnant immediately I was raped.” She replied.I opened my mouth, I couldn't believe she blamed herself for all of that. “Mother, you were the victim!” On second thought I added, “So you regret giving birth to me then?”“Never!” She refuted vehemently. “You're the best thing that ever happene
FIBI'S POV I jumped to my side of the bed, heat creeping up my neck to my face. What was he doing here so soon? Greg told me it would take about a month to conclude everything Diego wanted them to do.Then I saw how he was advancing slowly in the dim light. I hurriedly found the bedside switch and turned on the light. My embarrassment at the way he found me, changed into alarm in an instant, when I saw how his gray eyes had darkened.Breathing became hard work for me. What could he be so furious about? To the best of my knowledge, I didn't do anything that should attract the level of fury in his stare.Too late, I found out that I had misinterpreted. It wasn't anger that I was seeing after all. He drew me up with one strong pull, smashing me to his chest.For a few seconds, he stared into my eyes like he was trying to search my soul through them. I watched the pupils of his eyes widen with passion, while my chest thumped hard against his own. My entire skin tingled. I held his gaze,