Masuk"I can't do this, Kael. Working with you... being near you... it's too much." "Seraphia, I know I've hurt you. But we need to find out who killed your sister. We need to stop this darkness before it consumes us all." "You don't get it. It's not just about the investigation. It's about us. You broke my heart, Kael" He stepped closer, "And I regret it every day. But fate has brought us back together for a reason. We have to trust in that, no matter how hard it is." "Maybe fate is wrong," "Or maybe, fate is giving us a second chance." Their lips met in a kiss that was both desperate and tender. ****** Living in the shadow of her brilliant sister was something Lily had grown accustomed to, even if it left her feeling like the family outcast. Her sister, Thalia was the golden girl - beautiful, sexy, and the center of attention while Sera was the chubby and nerdy one. When her sister is mysteriously murdered, Sera's life is turned upside down, and she's forced to work alongside her sister's husband - her ex boyfriend, the man who shattered her heart. hings becomes more complicated when the goddess decides to fuck her over by making him her fated mate, only adding to her turmoil. One thing was for sure. They might be fated, but there's no way she would allow that to mean anything. There was no way she would have anything to do with her dead sister's husband. Especially not the same man who had broken her heart so badly - ever again. But what's to be her fate when, despite her will to fight destiny, she keeps finding herself drawn to him? And what's to be her fate when their investigation leads to dangerous and life threatening discoveries?
Lihat lebih banyak“Oh there you are, Sera!,” My mother beamed as I walked into the sitting room dragging my wet umbrella behind me.
“Hi mum.” I made to hug her but stopped when I saw that my whole family were gathered in the sitting room - including my boyfriend, Kael.
My brow raised in surprise. He never told me he was coming over. Fuck I've been texting him all day but he never responded.
Was everything okay?
But judging from the grin on my parent's face, everything was perfectly fine.
But what's going on?
“Come on in dear. Come in. We have got great news.”
“Exciting one!” Dad quipped in and I raised my brow as I took off my coat and followed my mother into the sitting room.
“What's going on?”
Kael was seated beside my sister and he was the only one not smiling.
No - instead he's trying as much as possible to avoid my gaze.
Which just raised my suspicions because seriously - what was going on?
“Okay, so hit me! What's the good news?”
“Your sister Thalia here and Kael are engaged! They are to wed next week.”
I blinked and turned to my mum with eyes wide open. Surely I didn't hear her right.
“What?” I breathed, my heart suddenly beating faster.
“Kael and I just got engaged. We are to wed next week.” Thalia said, and I shook my head in disbelief.
Kael.
As in, Kael, my boyfriend?
But..how?
“Oh I'm so excited. There is so much that we need to plan, so much.”
I stared at my mother, dumbfounded at her reactions.
Was she for real?
What on earth is going on?
Kael is my boyfriend. My. Boyfriend and -
I turned my gaze to him but he averted his gaze and stared fixedly on the floor.
“I…I don't understand.. understand.” I stammered standing up from my chair when it became clearer that this was no joke, my head spinning.
“You are marrying my boyfriend?!”
Thalia shrugged, “you mean my fiancé?”
I scoffed in frustration.
How could they all sit here like everything was normal? How could they be happy - rubbing the news to my face?
What the fuck happened?
How did this happen? Kael and I were on a date just last night and now he's marrying my sister?
“This better a joke because goddess help me — “ I turned to my mum and my anger increased “you are excited? You knew about this? You knew Kael is my boyfriend and you are okay with this? You knew they were going out behind my back?”
My mother rolled her eyes as if I was just being ridiculous, “what do you expect us to do? The boy made his choice Sera. You cannot crucify him for choosing.”
My knees almost gave out on me but I steadied my stance - just so I won't embarrass myself by falling in front of them.
“Mother…”
“For god's sake, Sera, do not be so dramatic! The least you could do is be happy for me.” Thalia snapped and I laughed, my vision blurred with tears as I stared at my beautiful sister.
“Happy for you? All my life, Thalia, you have always had it all. The attention, the love, the care. Every single thing and just when I thought I found my own happiness - you couldn't allow me to have that too.” a tear fell and I brushed it off, “and our parents have always supported you. You want my congratulations? Fine! Congratulations! I hope you two rot in hell!!!! I hope you meet death!!”
KAEL. Sera’s parents are downstairs making plans for the wedding, I stood at the balcony watching them keenly, her mum occasionally glanced at me, giving me a glare but she was the least of my worries. My gaze swept around the sitting room, searching for the one person that made this preparation almost a success— Sera. “Hey.” Sera whispered behind me, and I turned around slowly. “Hi.” I managed to say, a bright smile plastering on my lips. “You going down?.” She asked and I shook my head negatively. “Our presence isn’t needed. Let’s just watch from here.” I said, taking her hand into mine. We watched our families talk, deliberately on how the wedding ceremony would be arranged, after few hours, we were called upon to meet them. “After you Milady.” I gestured with my hand and a bow, she chuckled and walked ahead of me. I was happy with the positive energy Sera was giving, no frown, no anger. Just happy smiles. This was what I have been looking forward to, spen
“Oh Becca my dear, how are you enjoying our little room?.” Elias voice rang out in the darkness.Rebecca lifted her head up from the ground, her eyes were dim, blood drained from it, her face pale and body weak, she had been starved for days with no food and little water to keep her hydrated.“Elias.” Her voice came out as a whisper.“Yes Milady.” Elias answered, his voice came out as a mockery.“Why?.” She muttered under a shaky breath, trying to get up from the ground but fell back in a loud thud and groaned out at the impact.&ldq
SERA. I finally found the Hollow veil. I thought it will take about msix months under the blood moon to locate it, I don’t know how to feel. Happy—No. Sad—No.Peaceful—No. Just blank but not empty, the weight of the world rests on my shoulders, millions of lives that will be lost soon in this battle made my stomach churn. My heart was pounding in guilt, I closed my eyes, resting my head on the steering wheel for a brief moment. Taking a five seconds count, my breathing became steady. I raised my head from the steering, turning the car around and drove into my apartment. It’s been two days since I left the house and I didn’t bother on checking up on my parents and they didn’t bother calling, not like I’m their favorite daughter—Thalia. I scoffed. Thalia’s memory flashed into my mind, I haven’t thought of her in a long time, a mix of sadness and anger clouded my heart. I have been hiding under her shadow for years and now, I don’t know anymore. I can’t continue bei
SERA. “Where’s this place?.” I asked no one in particular, The vision came in silence, no sound—just a stillness that wrapped me like mist. One moment I was lying on the couch in the hospital, then a room filled with dim flickering candle lights, and the next, the world folded inward. I blinked multiple times, trying to adjust my eyes to the new scene in front of me. The air was different. Heavy, but sweet. All around me, the land was gray— neither night nor day, just shifting fog and hollow wind. Trees loomed with pale bark like bone, and beneath my bare feet, the earth pulsed faintly, like it remembered something long buried. Ahead, a cave yawned open in the cliffside— Hollow Veil. I didn’t know how I knew the name. I just did. As if the syllables were etched in my blood. The entrance shimmered faintly with silver mist. The kind that didn’t belong in nature. Then I heard it. A voice—not loud, not frightening, but —ancient, Worn with age, and carved from the bones o
KAEL. “Kael.” My mum called out as I stepped through the door, my eyes narrowed, and she gave me a concerned look. “Is everything alright?.”“Yes. Where’s grandma?.” I asked, cutting off any other conversation that will arise, I didn’t want her to go further or ask anymore questions. “Here I am.” Grandma said from behind, climbing down the stairs steadily. “I got your message grandma.”“Yes I know you did.” She replied, sitting on the couch in the sitting room. “Why rushing the wedding?, I haven’t made plans yet. Sera and I are——.” “Enough Kael.” Her words shut me up. I lowered my head in respect, even if I was the next alpha of Rendrel pack, grandma has the right to exorcise my powers and make me step down. “You already used up those times a long time ago. We already have preparations made. Her parents have already been sent for and the wedding kicks off in two weeks time whether you both are ready or not. We have a lot of emergencies and you need to ascend the throne so
SERA. “I’m sorry.” Kael murmured, taking long strides towards me, but I moved backwards. I was feeling nauseous with his presence, and without thinking twice, I ran into the room, and quickly dressed up. “Sera wait, just listen to me, I will—.”“Shhh.” I raised my hand in the air silencing him, “I don’t want to hear anything right now. I want to be alone.” I said, without waiting to get a response from him, I marched out of the room. My car was already in the garage, I hopped in and drove off, I checked the rear view mirror, thinking he chased after me but there was no sign of him and it fueled my anger. How could he been thinking of going ahead with the marriage plans when we have so many Creatures hot on our trail. We barely survived the Umbravore the last time and some nullshade who tried to kill Madison. My head was spinning, Kael was one selfish wolf and i shouldnt have trusted him. He does things without thinking how it affects others feelings. I press the acceler
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