Chole's POVUpon remembering Carrie’s birthday, I immediately moved to the venue to see if I could help in the preparations. At first I was really surprised that as soon as I went there and volunteered for work, the servants immediately rejected me and refused to let me participate in the preparation. Their attitude made me confused and guilty at the same time. Back then these servants would be happy to have me around helping with the chores no matter what event it is. However, when I left without a care… I could not help but think that their attitude at the moment would be the effect of my sudden actions earlier on. I looked around, feeling lost. No matter what, Carrie is an important person to me. She is one of my closest and most trusted friends and I cannot allow myself to just watch and do nothing for the most important day of her life. Just as I was about to move to another area to ask if I could help, the head servant approached me and asked me respectfully. “Miss Chloe,
Carrie squealed in delight the moment she heard my agreement of the matter. She then rushed forward and hugged me warmly much to my helplessness. “Hey, your hair and make-up will be ruined!” Knowing that there’s no stopping her from showing what she really feels, I could only remind her of her look at the moment. “O-Oh…” Carrie froze and suddenly touched her face cluelessly. Then her two bright eyes looked at me and asked worriedly, “Is it ruined?” I let out a chuckle, feeling that Carrie still felt like her little old self even though she would now be stepping as an adult member of the pack. “It still looks fine, but please pay attention… you don’t want to ruin your look right now aren’t you?” I teased. Carrie pouted her lips and lamented over the fact of how she was feeling uncomfortable about the way the servants dressed her, “If not for the fact that they really did a good job, I would have ran to the bathroom and erased all of these…” I let out a chuckle once more and held
Carrie‘s POVI could have never ever imagined that my coming of age would be this grand and lively. From childhood, I was always surrounded by the members of the pack. However, the way they treated me was that of a child and the little sister of the King. Right now… It was an entire new experience. Everyone is looking at me with eyes that see that I am really an adult, their equal in terms of maturity and outlook. I felt like I was floating and the nervousness in me became the subtle shadow of my excitement. Soon, I was feeling exhausted meeting the people’s smiles and thanking them for their well wishes. Deciding that it was already my limit, my eyes darted across the place. There I saw Chloe, she was sitting on a table with a peaceful look while she was enjoying the food she had on the table. Finding a good excuse, I quickly headed over to Chloe's side and carried the drink I had in hand. The moment I sat beside her, fatigue swept over me. I realized that no matter how outgoi
Arthur's POVSince when did I start getting anxious about this day coming. All these years, my heart had always settled with accepting whether or not I would be her mate or not. It’s not that I never liked Carrie or anything. In fact, the moment I realized that the way she looked at me changed and I already knew that my heart was hers. However, I could not find myself responding to her actions, that is because I am afraid to hurt her more than anything. We werewolves had our own destiny, our own fates. While it is not impossible to defy the fate given to each of us, it came with a cost that is too much to bear. Carrie, knowing who she is, the moment she knew that her mate is not me, she would not hesitate to reject whoever he is at all cost. And the cost of rejection is the pain of having one’s soul being torn apart. I, knowing how important she is in my heart, could ont bear to have her choose that path… That is why all this time, I rejected and even ignored all of her advanc
Chloe's POV"So, the Moon Goddess has heard your prayers. You finally found out that Arthur is your mate. But then…""You ended up running away?" I looked at Carrie, who sat huddled in the corner of my dimly lit bedroom. The lack of light cast a mysterious aura over the room, but I could still make out her silhouette. Her body was curled up, her face buried in her knees as she clung to them tightly. As I approached, I noticed her ears were bright red and her shoulders trembling slightly. A curious amusement welled up inside me as I observed her. She looked like a grade schooler who was first introduced to love. Carrie didn't answer; instead, she buried her face further, avoiding my gaze. I let out a small sigh, settling myself beside her on the floor. Placing a comforting hand on her shoulder, I gently squeezed it and asked, "What's wrong?""You were waiting and hoping for this for a long time. Don't tell me that you changed your mind? You found out that Arthur is your mate... and
Chloe's POVIt was already midnight, the chilly air blowing in my face as I walked. Under the calm night sky, the moon cast a gentle glow, illuminating the surroundings. I gazed at Blake who was walking beside me. His tall and commanding presence exuded the aura of a powerful Lycan King.Moonlight caressed his skin, granting it a delicate translucence, making him appear more beautiful. But there was a subtle shift in his eyes. Unlike before when his eyes looked at me as clear as crystals, his eyes seemed to have a thin barrier that veiled his soul, preventing me from peering into the depths of his thoughts.With great care, Blake walked me to my room, a routine he had diligently followed since my return. From waking me up and guiding me to the kitchen for meals in the morning and during lunch, to accompanying me on walks in the afternoon, he exhibited respect and tenderness. But he never pushed me or put pressure on me. He did not even ask me questions aside from when he asked me how
Blake's POVHearing my mate suddenly initiating to spend time with me ignited the light in my gloomy feelings. The days I spent trying to keep myself from having to breach the space I promised toward Chloe became all worth it the moment I heard her request. I felt like my heart stopped yet my body was trembling in joy and excitement at the same time. But I knew that if I allowed this wave of emotions to overwhelm me and show it outwardly, my love might be startled and she would shy away once more. And so, with great difficulty, I calmed myself down. It took me quite some time but I am glad that the moment between us became tender and warm. Or so I thought. Just as we were about to cap the night with warmth and ease, a revolting scent of stranger and blood assaulted the precious moment I was having with my mate. "What's happening?" Seeing the frown on my face, Chloe looked at me worried as she asked. "Blake... Is everything alright?"Suppressing my urge to let out my killing inte
Blake’s POVMy face hardened as I listened to Lyra's words. In her tone I knew that she was not exaggerating the situation on her end but then having to go to her for reinforcement would mean that I would have to leave Chloe behind"How much longer can you hold on?" I asked, trying to gauge the situation and weigh my options. There was a long pause on Lyra's side. I knew that my question was not an easy one, that is why I patiently waited. The scent of blood started to thicken around me as more and more enemies breached the pack house. "At most… I can hold on for an hour…" After some time, I heard Lyra's voice as she replied with difficulty. My mood plummeted upon hearing the news. I knew Lyra's ability and her undeniable might on the battlefield. An alteration like this would seldom pose a great threat to her to the point that she would never have to ask for reinforcement even when she is in a battle for half a day. Now, I am hearing from one of my most trusted and strongest