Chapter 14Alessia's pov I stopped on my track and almost asked after Thompson and Annalise upon noticing their empty seats. On a second thought, I retracted and proceeded quietly to my seat.I shared a few discussions with Eliza after lunch and politely shared my intention to pass on dinner. Though it was okay if I had to make the dishes. Well, Eliza declined and insisted on preparing dinner instead since I wouldn't be having the meals. I appreciated that. I coiled on my bed, sliding through some news reports on my phone. Eliza had also promised to tuck the kids to bed tonight. She usually enjoyed their company, a part of her commitment being due to the fact that she seeked children. She had been married to her husband for about eight years. According to past news, she gave birth once but it was premature and unfortunately they lost it. Ever since, she hadn't conceived again. An almost inaudible knock came on my door and it creaked open. I dropped my phone, seating up unsurely a
Chapter 15I halted cold stricken to my roots. My knuckles whitened, subconsciously clenching the bucket and mopstick. Thompson noticed my tensed state, and it gave him the drive speak further.‘‘You weren't with him in the restroom, were you?’’ The overlapping suspicion in his voice forced a lump of saliva down my oesophagus. Thompson suddenly let out a silly chuckle, almost immediately. “What am I saying, there's no way you could have been in the same restroom with him.’’“And why is that?’’ Annalise's arms dropped. Basically, she had been enjoying the show until now.“Because why the hell?’’ Thompson yelled.He seemed as though he battled with his thoughts against any possibilities of what Annalise claimed. He refused to accept it even though he found it plausible.“You both have obviously lost it. I have nothing to say.’’ I managed to spill in one breath.It took a dare from my adrenaline hormones to stop myself from dashing out of the study. Once the door shuts after me, I race
Chapter 16Alessia's pov We arrived at the mansion. What was I thinking, anticipating a crowd of Lycans surrounded by the gates to welcome my convoy?Regal swerved the car under the parking port. I spotted two men at the entrance, unmistakable awaiting my arrival. It almost tugged my mind why Lycan Cyril wasn't among them, but I shook it off immediately, looking away from them as Regal pulled the car open for me. He led the way towards the two men who upon close view, I recognised to be Lycan Cyril second and third in command. “Welcome. The King is at the lounge, I'll take you to him.’’ One of the men spoke, turning around before I could utter any words. The second man followed suit. “Luna.’’ Regal swung his hands after them, hindering the urge for me to cuss out at the fact that they literally just disregarded my beta. I followed quietly, my palms clenched in a sweaty fist as I watched their proceeding frames. I knew they were superior to us, but a little act of acknowledgemen
Chapter 17Alessia's pov The twinkling stars in the dark night sky was a serene sight to behold. Actually, nothing was so special about it aside that it helped to dissipate the raving scorn that feasted on my nerves for hours now.Despite my absurd resolve to perambulate the mansion all afternoon in hopes of catching Lycan Cyril’s return, it all came out to nothing. It burned my soul. Especially when that foolish smirk always crawled on Lance's lips each time we walked into each other. Lycan Cyril sure gave him a treat, abandoning our conversation like that, didn't he?I huffed, walking out of the balcony. A glass of fine wine should do the deal, or I might not be able to catch a good sleep tonight. The chandeliers committed perfectly to their jobs, providing lights in every nook and cranny of the mansion even down to the basement. It was almost impossible to believe the world outside was in fact black. I approached the cellar and it hit me that it was probably locked by now. It
Chapter 18**Alessia's povI passed the empty tray of dishes over to Melanie who received it with a bow. Once I was left alone again, I decided to place a call to Eliza. I listened to the line ring continuously without connecting. I was going to make my third attempt when Melanie returned. ‘’Excuse me, my lady. Someone is here to see you.’’ She reported, her gaze downwards.My heart missed a beat. Has Lycan Cyril taken the lead to come and see me? I was barely in decent clothing. “Who is it?’’ I inquired.The door swung open before Melanie could respond, snatching both our attention. My eyes literally popped, but my shock switched to stun when Astrea showed up instead.“Good morning, Alessia.’’ She beamed, flickering her fingers at me. What the hell was she doing here?Before I could comprehend anything, she came in and was standing right before me.“May I have a seat?’’ “Uh…em sure.’’ I swallowed hard, adjusting on the bed for her. She sat, her gaze trailing around the room, lea
Chapter 19Alessia's pov I was going to release a heavy scoff as scorn ate up to my cheeks, but the whiff of sandalwood scent crossing my nostrils caught air in my windpipe. Approaching footsteps echoed, unmistakably belonging to Lycan Cyril. I swivelled around to the direction he came, and I almost doubted my instincts when I saw two figures advancing instead. “Cyril.!’’ Astrea squealed, skimming over to give him a hug already. Lycan Cyril’s eyes briefly met with mine but I cut the contact immediately, looking away from them— not without the upsetting picture of his hand firmly gripping Astrea's waistline, etched in my head. “Hey! You didn't show up for breakfast, why is that?” I could imagine a scowl on Astrea's face without having to look.“Not now.’’ His tone, low and throaty, regarded her, almost causing a drip between like legs.“I just missed you.’’ Astrea mumbled like an offended toddler. I didn't miss the fact that they were now just a few inches from me. My grudging he
Chapter 20Dinner was quiet. And it would have been fine if it was just quiet but tension shook the air. Astrea refused to say a word, very not like her. Probably because she was aware of the situation between I and Lycan Cyril, and she didn't support my action. “Excuse me.’’ I stood. I avoided Lycan Cyril’s direction the whole time, but somehow my gaze swatted at him. A sharp pain knotted my chest to see that he barely even spared a glance. “You're done?’’ Astrea asked. I managed a nod and pushed my way out. Why did it hurt so much? I'd been the one ignoring him after all and I should be happy he was now returning the energy. I didn't go to my suite. I couldn't go there. Not with my head in a spin and my system reacting against my wish. I strolled down to the cellar, grabbed myself a bottle of wine to drown my feelings. I gulped down the first content in one goal. Poured out another and just as the rim of the glass reached my lips, the door creaked open. My heart skipped in fe
Chapter 21Lycan Cyril.I darted my eyes to meet hers, seriousness and determination etched in her beautiful brown eyes. I sighed, shook my head, and returned to my almost empty glass. “I'm dead serious right now.’’ She gritted. “Don't be silly, Astrea.’’ I scoffed, downing the last content before getting on my feets. Astrea rushed to block my path before I could move, but what I didn't expect was grabbing me into a hug. Within seconds, she pulled back and slammed her lips on mine in a rigorous kiss.I gently tried to pull away, but she wasn't planning to let go. I didn't want to hurt her. Astrea was more than just a friend to me. If I hadn't grown up with the knowledge that my fated mate has been specially distinguished with a certain feature, I'd have fallen in love with her at some point in our friendship. She was beautiful, sweet, elegant, and hailed from a strong Lycan bloodline. She possessed everything that fit the position of my Queen.“Stop.’’ I caught her wrist as she tr
Chapter 53Thompson's povMy blood boiled. My veins flamed with smokes, burning my insides. I badly want to shove a claw into the Lycan's idiotic face. It didn't faze me so much to hear Alessia address him by his first name. So many times she had attempted it in my presence. I wasn't so shocked. I knew something like this was on between them. I only tried to believe it was Alessia throwing herself on the Lycan. Call it selfish or whatever, I couldn't afford to bear a grudge towards the Lycan king considering the great advantages I earned from him. If he had remained quiet and just let me take Alessia away, we'd have been fine. Everything would have been okay even though I saw him kiss her back with so much enthusiasm. And it wasn't too late either. He could stop the fuss and not test my patience any further. But Alessia was definitely dying tonight. “Ain't you curious, Thompson?’’ He creased a brow, tilting his head as if to get a clearer access to read me. Why did my heart drea
Chapter 52CYRIL’S POVShe froze. Staring at me like she had just encountered a night ghost. The cold night wind brushed a few strands of hair on her face continously. “Why do you look like you've seen a ghost?’’ I creased a brow, tilting my head to watch her more intensely. “Cause I've probably just seen one.’’ She spoke, breathing out, and folding her arms. Her face changed to a serious expression. “You should be in bed now.’’ I stepped forward, but she stepped back, causing me to stop. I guess my gaze were questioning enough. “Why are you talking to me now, have I been invisible to you all these while?’’ She proffered rather defiantly. “Just ignore me like you have been doing all day.’’“Alessia,’’ I called calmly after a moment of silence, but she bursted. “Come to think of it, we're not even anything. Haven't I been so cheap, giving myself to you so many times out of my stupidity? Let's just end it here. Stop what you're doing and I'll be fine with time.’’ She paused to ta
Chapter 51Alessia's pov “Where are you coming from?’’ Thompson demanded before I even shut the door after myself. I stood before the door, my heart confiscating a bit as my rehearsed lie rolled on my tongue. “I asked a question.’’ He fumed, his eyes gleaming with anger and resentment almost made me flop.“I slept out.’’ I swallowed, almost choking on my words. ”Out where?’’ Thompson advanced. “Didn't you need space? I gave you the space you desired.’’ I fired, my back hitting the door as I tried to stylishly step out. I forgot I'd shut the door after coming in earlier. Thompson grabbed my neck in a strong grip, causing my breath to cease in my nose pipes. “Where did you spend the night? Don't you dare lie to me.’’ His breath burnt against my skin. “There are a thousand other bedrooms in this mansion. I could choose to sleep in any if them like you did the first time we visited here.’’ I used his very own actions against him. My killer counter-attack point. His fingers tighte
Chapter 50Cyril’s POVI couldn't resist the heat of her presence, especially behind these confinement. No one, not even Thompson, could be allowed access to this floor. The only reason Alessia was allowed in here was the general knowledge in the mansion that she was my mate. There were CCTV cameras at the entrance passage and the elevator which of course was under the supervision of security bodies. She would have gotten stuck in the elevator until they came to get her out. I watched surprise and disbelief cross her alluring facial features, her lips perking up like she was going to say something but didn't know what. It'd been a grave burden forcing myself to ignore her. But if I had to get her in the next one month as planned, I needed to stick to the rules of the game plan. I knew it'd affect her. I saw the pain in her eyes every time I treated her like a lint in Thompson's presence. The goal was to make her realise how much she truly craved my attention, my admiration, and my
Chapter 49Alessia's pov“Is there a problem, Mrs Weverse?’’ Alan stopped a few steps away. “Is this some kind of joke now?’’ I glared, detesting the way he laid emphasis on Thompson's last name on me. ‘‘How do you mean, Mrs…’’“Don't.’’ I cut in. “I do that know what you're talking about, please come with me.’’ I could swear I saw him roll his eyes. “I know my way around here, obviously. So there's no point of you following me around.’’ I stopped him before he took another step. “I'll take this as your dismissal then.’’ He squinted shortly and walked away. Sighing exhaustedly, I entered the room to see two maids already fixing my wnd Thompson's stuff in. “Melanie!’’ My face brightened as I recognised her as the first maid. “Welcome back, my lady.’’ She lowered her head. “We're organizing the place, please be a little patient. We'll be done in less than ten minutes.’’ Her manner of politeness was nothing short of awkward. Yes, she was usually polite but not in a distanced ma
Chapter 48Alessia's pov.I didn't wait five more minutes at the beach. I packed up our snacks and folded the mat. Neither Adrian nor Liah tried to oppose my action and quietly followed my lead. They ruined everything in the first place after all. I drove back home and went straight into the shower. I thought I had gotten over Cyril, why the hell did I go numb in his arms?Pulling my towel to wrap myself, I stepped out of the bathroom dripping wet to meet Thompson on my bed. He stared for a while, his gaze sweeping down to my feets before coming back to linger on my thighs.“How was your hang out at the beach?” He asked. Not like he really cared to know.“Didn't you leave for the office this morning?’’ I asked back, a little surprised to see him. A chuckle left his lips, one I thought seemed rather weird. “There's really much you don't know about.’’ He remarked. His comment cut like a sharp slice against my chest. Quietly, I strode to my closet to get some clothing. I was at it w
Chapter 47Alessia's pov“You both stay here, I'll be back in a jiffy.’’ I patted the kids' heads and they nodded like the obedient pubs they were. I rushed to get us ice creams from the beachside itinerant trader. There was a small crowd of buyers, so I had to wait a bit until it was my turn. I got three portions for myself and the kids and returned to our spot, only to meet the picnic mat empty. My heart flew off immediately, my gaze darting to the sea. By any chance, did they go into the water?I couldn't get a glimpse of them from the number of people playing at the beach bank. There was no way they could have gone into the water, not after my strict warnings in the car. I dropped the plates of ice cream and began waltzing, asking anyone around if they found the two kids on the mat earlier. My heart exploded dynamite against my chest at every negative reply I got. “Over there, they left with their dad.’’ A young couple I asked pointed towards a beach house not down the beach..
Chapter 46Thompson's pov“So you mean I can't attend with you even though it's happening here in the house?’’ Annalise pushed.“You can't, Anna.’’ I snapped, fed up of talking about it already. She kept insisting on going with me to the meeting in place of Alessia. “So make me your Luna. Get rid of her and make me your Luna, Thompson.’’ She yelled, sending a sigh off my lips. We've been over this since yesterday. I don't know what knot missed in her head but for some reason she thought she could be Luna.“You know nothing.’’ I sniggered, fixing my watch. “What do you mean ‘I know nothing’? You think I'm not worthy of the Luna title.’’ She twisted. “Hey.’’ I turned from the mirror to face her. “Don't get me twisted. I'm saying, you can't handle the stress that comes with it. I don't want you to.’’ I quickly added. She let out an unbelievable scoff. ‘‘Let's get this topic over with. I've told you…’’ “You don't want to divorce her, right? Now I'm hating Alessia even more. I swea
Chapter 45Thompson's povShe seemed stunned at first, then without any protests, she began stripping until she was starck naked. I felt my urge build harder at the sight, my length pushing against my pants. “Come here.’’ I demanded. “The kids are home today, we can't have the door unlocked.’’ She seeked and turned to lock the door, her ass bouncing effortlessly. “Get on your knees.’’ I loosened my belt, letting my firm choad out to her face. She swallowed it up immediately, working her small lips around my size. I couldn't hold back the grunt that escaped my throat. I hardened my muscles in a bid to stop myself from grabbing her hair. Why was she being so submissive now? She was driving me crazy. After putting in a deep thought, I realised Alessia was probably going to make a protest last night but I hadn't given her the chance to. I was out to confirm my observations, but she was pulling a whole different attitude yet again today. I had almost lost it when Annalise kept scre