Cherry
At the restaurant. "You must be kidding!" I rolled my eyes at Bill."Hey, I mean it! You could've been a master chef if you chose to learn cooking in France back then." Bill didn't like like he was joking. “You mean a designer trained in Berlin is less cool than a chef trained in Pari...” I was about to challenge him as Dylan's figure unexpectedly appeared in my sight. He walked in here, with a she-wolf!As shock surged in me, I got completely distracted by what I saw.“That woman...I don't think she's a Starsmoon pack member. Is Dylan...seeing someone?” I asked my wolf. “What's it to you even if he is? You don't want him back anyway.” She mocked me. “Cherry?” Waving his hand before my eyes, Bill turned around and followed my gaze to the corner where Dylan and his date were seated.“You okay, Cherry? Do you want us to eat somewhere else?” Seeing thrCherryBack in the Lune Pack.Bill was pacing back and forth anxiously at the gate of Lune's pack house as I sprinted towards him.“What do you mean by Fern's gone?!" I was like a maniac barking at Bill. "She was just in her room sleeping when I left your house, Bill! How come she's gone?!”“Calm down, Cherry. Bill is not an enemy here.” Dylan tried to talk some sense into me as frustration got the best of me.I closed my eyes in immense pain, trying to give my reason an upper hand. When I opened them again, I was calmer.“Sorry for being rash, Bill. But when did you find out that Fern's gone? Did you search through the pack?” My voice shook despite all my efforts in making it steady.“I was about to get a refill of coffee when my wolf told me that he couldn't smell Fern's scent. So I rushed to her room, only to find it empty.”"Fern got a unique scent. One would sme
Dylan"Anything?" I asked expectantly as Bert came back, shaking head at me."No. I didn't find Fern in the western part of Whitemoon either." Bert whined in frustration.After quite a few hours' search, Bert and I just couldn't get any close to Whitemoon, not to mention Fern."It's time we declare a war against Whitemoon." I finally made up my mind."Bless us, Nuu-Chaah. Bless Starsmoon.” Bert muttered a prayer before he looked back at me. “I've mind linked Jason. He'll soon meet us here, together with Starsmoon's strongest warriors.”*********Confusion sipped through me as I gazed around, only to find the same look on the faces of the warriors standing behind me."It's really weird. I've been to Whitemoon a couple of times. This is the very place where the gate to Whitemoon used to stand. How come it's nothing but tall trees now? What did just happened?"Bewildered, Jason took a step foward when his body got thrown off after clashing against a magnetic force. Mikael rushed over to
CherryNow I was alone in the deep forest, scanning through the surroundings in concentration.Just as I was running out of patience after hours-long search, Fern's faint voice ringed in my ears."Mommy...I want my mommy..." That was my pup! My wolf got excited and sprinted to the source of Fern's cries.“Fern! Mommy's here for you!” My wolf and I roared as Fern's voice became clearer and clearer, until my feet stopped in front of a cabin.
CherryAfter waiting for what seemed like a century, the doctor finally returned with reports."Great news, Alpha! We detected no poison in Cherry's samples. But we found a large dosage of tranquilizer in her blood.""You sure?!" Dylan was too excited to believe his ears. He shook the shoulders of the doctor hard."That explains it. Hugo and Chelsea didn't expect us to break down the barrier and find them. It doesn't make sense they got a deadly poison at hand when I showed up." My mind was working fa
CherryIt was time to tell Dylan what had exactly happened in Maldives."Before we went to meet the local police offier that morning, I found long, dark green hair outside our room. It looks exactly the same as Chelsea's hair. And the stalker smelled the same as Chelsea.” "You mean Chelsea had been stalking us back in Maldives?” Dylan's pupils were dilated. “Yes, I'm one hundred percent sure it was her. It's just I cannot figure out why she did that. We didn't even know her back then." Frustration was coming back to me again."Maybe she had known us." Dylan started
CherryA faint rustle sounded near my ears when I came to realize that Dylan was awake."Morning, my mate." Dylan smiled at me when my eyes met his."Dylan, you awake? How are you feeling?" My heart ached at the sight of Dylan's bandaged hand and pale face."Couldn't be better! I cannot stand to wait for one more day to announce you as the Luna of Starsmoon.""But..." I didn't want to drain Dylan as he barely recovered from the cut on his hand."Shhh. There's no but. We'll make it happen today." Dylan landed a kiss on my lips, stopping me from continuing.*********Standing in front of the mirror in that classic silver dress from Heather, I felt all sorts of feelings welling up in me."You look gorgeous, as always." Dylan exclaimed while walking towards me.My wolf purred as he reached out a hand.“You nervous? My wolf felt it.”“I can't help it. Some shifters blamed your memory loss on me. I'm
CherryAfter pulling over in front of an abandoned factory, Dylan unfastened his seatbelt quickly. But before pushing open the car door, he slowed down and tilted his head in my direction.“Why don't you just wait here? Bert and I will get this done.” His forehead crumpled. I could tell that he didn't want me to get close to any possible danger."I'll be safe with you. We're an invincible pair, remember?" I took his hand and caressed on its back gently.“Did he spit anything?” Dylan asked as we walked towards Bert and Jason.They had tied Hugo to a pole in this gloomy and cold factory, a knife dipped in wolfsbane in Jason's hand.“He's still giving me a hard time,” Bert shook his head in frustration."Don't ever dream of getting anything from me!" Hugo snarled savagely.Instead of beating about the bush, Dylan snatched the knife from Bert. The next minute, it was stabbed into Hugo's thigh, causing Hugo to ho
Cherry“She is lying!” Hugo and I countered at the same time. I stepped forward and showed him the video where Lucy made out with a delta.“Lucy's having an affair while she was with you back in Starsmoon. Your wolf knew that she wasn't your mate. There's no way your wolf would allow you to make a baby with her.”"True. I was kinda part of this baby plan back then." Hugo echoed and then ducked his head in shame."Howl!!!!!" The last bit of sanity in Dylan was gone. His wolf was finally taking control after he figured out how Lucy had manipulated and betrayed him, Alpha of Starsmoon! I gasped, and my wolf took the initiative to distance ourselves from the fuming madness that swallowed Dylan. His claws sprouted and snatched at Lucy's head, almost ripping her dark green hair off.“I'll kill you!!! Lord Hills and my pack won't stay at peace unless you're dead!” One claw of Dylan's wolf tightly cupped her jaw, close to crushing her bones. “Dylan, don't!” I couldn't allow my Alpha to kil
Daniel's PerspectiveThe wind howled in my ears, and my heart nearly leapt into my throat. In that moment, the world seemed to freeze. There was only the sound of the wind and the frantic thumping of my heart. I looked down, closer and closer to the lake, knowing that this was the moment when I would reach my limit.But then, at the exact moment I braced myself, I turned my head to look at Giovanni. He, too, had leapt off the cliff and was plummeting downward. I had expected him to squeeze his eyes shut, flailing his arms and legs like I was, bracing for the inevitable plunge into the water. But what happened next was beyond anything I could have predicted.As we neared the surface of the lake at nearly the same time, I witnessed an incredible transformation: Giovanni shifted mid-air. In an instant, his body morphed into the form of a majestic werewolf—his muscular frame expanding with raw power, his entire being exuding the energy of a st
Daniel's PerspectiveI thought nothing special would happen today – or at least, that's what I originally believed. But as it turned out, I misjudged how the day would unfold. And that's how life often works—always teaching you an unexpected lesson when you least expect it.In the plaza of the amusement park, sunlight filtered through the swaying trees, filling the air with laughter and the tempting smells of food. People were buying cotton candy from the booths, jumping on trampolines, and shouting with excitement as they zipped by on roller coasters. I moved along with the crowd, step by step, almost as if I were trying to leave the mundane behind—without even realizing it.Giovanni, Finn, and I stood at the entrance to the park, and despite knowing I didn't really belong here—not with the joy that seemed to surround me—I couldn't help but look around. My gaze drifted from one attraction to the next, my insides fl
Fern's PerspectiveI almost held my breath. I knew that the temptation embedded in that statement wasn't just a comment about Daniel.My fingers brushed the edge of the tablecloth without thought, the cool fabric pulling me back from my musings. My gaze quietly settled on Daniel and Giovanni, their interaction like a subtle tug-of-war—effortless and fluid, but sending ripples through my mind.Giovanni's gaze was intense and focused. The familiar scrutiny that sometimes swept over Daniel made a cold sweat break out across my back. I took a deep breath, reminding myself that everything was under control—at least for now.To keep Giovanni from discovering Daniel's true identity, I'd turned to Peter the Wizard, the eccentric and mysterious old man. He'd given me a potion that supposedly shielded Daniel from the fluctuations of werewolf power, making him appear like any other ordinary child. However, the potion's effects were limit
Fern's Perspective"Mom, I'd like another roast." Daniel's voice rang out sharply, pulling me back to the present. His little hands shot up in the air, and his eyes sparkled as he eagerly watched the waiter bringing the dish. His movements were effortless, as though he had nothing to hide, no secrets to keep.I took a deep breath, and the corner of my mouth lifted into a faint smile. "Eat slowly, don't choke." My words were light, but underneath the table, my hands clenched into fists, a thin sheen of sweat breaking out on my palms.Giovanni's gaze felt like a searchlight, locking onto me with unsettling intensity.I kept my composure, the smile on my face unwavering. "As you can see, Mr. Giovanni, this is my son, Daniel.""A human son?" Giovanni asked bluntly, his tone smooth yet heavy, the kind of gentleness that carried a weight you couldn't ignore. He picked up his dinner knife and sliced into his steak with deliberate slowness
Giovanni's PerspectiveThe air in the room seemed to freeze, my eyes locked on Diana, like black holes intent on piercing through every secret she tried to hide. She stood on the other side of the desk, her fingers gripping the strap of her handbag so tightly that her knuckles turned white. I didn't respond immediately to her words, just stared at her in silence. But inside, my emotions churned like a storm, threatening to suffocate me."He's human," Diana repeated, her tone firm but betraying a subtle tremor. "Daniel is my child with a normal human. He has nothing to do with the werewolf world."I rose to my full height, my towering frame casting a shadow over Diana's petite one. Slowly, I rounded the desk, each step deliberate. The air grew heavier, charged with the intimidating presence only an Alpha could command. Her small frame trembled slightly under the weight of my unspoken challenge."Diana," I said, my voice low and even, thoug
Fern's PerspectiveEarly in the morning, with the fresh scent of damp earth in the air, I sat at my desk, my fingers resting on the keyboard, my gaze drifting aimlessly. Today's work felt unusually uninteresting, and my mind had already wandered far away. For some reason, I couldn't shake the feeling that something unusual was about to happen.I couldn't focus at all; my heart beat erratically, as though something was urging me to face it. I glanced at the clock on the wall, and just as I was about to dial my assistant, I heard a sudden voice.
Fern's PerspectiveMy heart skipped a beat, and my vision blurred. A thousand thoughts rushed through my mind, but none of them stuck. First, I was shocked. Then, fear gripped me. And finally—anger.It was almost surreal that my past, especially with Giovanni, was being casually dragged into the open today. The anonymity I'd worked so hard to maintain had been shattered by an uninvited guest."How did you... know?" I finally asked, panic evident in my voice. My heart pounded, as though a vice had tightened around my chest, making it
Fern's PerspectiveMoonlight streamed into the room through the blinds as I sat by the window, my hands clutching my cell phone. The unexpected message on the screen made my heart skip a beat. For days after the party had ended, I'd been anxious that Giovanni might discover something about Daniel, but to my surprise, Giovanni hadn't shown up at the office. All my suspicions and insecurities gradually settled, and I convinced myself I could go on with my life as it was—until this moment."I know your secret. If you don't want it exposed, meet me tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Eclipse Café."
Fern's PerspectiveI never imagined I'd be standing in front of Giovanni at a moment like this. Six years had passed—six years enough for me to almost forget that painful memory, those deep and tangled emotions. But today, fate had brought me face-to-face with those eyes, eyes that once pierced so deeply into my heart.My heart pounded so hard it felt like it might jump out of my chest. Instinctively, I hid Daniel behind me, doing my best to block Giovanni's view. Even though I knew Giovanni's gaze was far sharper than I'd ever anticipated. My body tensed, frozen, barely able to move, and the clash of reason and in