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The moon is in its full circle, or in the full moon, and Grazziena who was then lying on her bed suddenly sit-up and opened her room’s window. A voice whispered to her ears like a chant, telling her to open her window and gaze into the moon.
Like being enchanted, Grazziena followed the voice and she watched with awe the full moon up in the sky through her window. She glanced at her clock on the wall and she was shocked; it was already quarter to midnight; fifteen minutes more and she will be shifting into her wolf form.Grazziena closed the window and laid her back on her bed again. But the same voice like a chant whispered into her ears again. “Grazziena, come out and let the moon’s light embraced your body, your whole being, and your soul,” said the enchanting voice.Automatically, Grazziena alighted from her bed, like a magical hand was forcing her to stand up. She walked going out of their house and like her feet have their own minds, they broughtI Grazziena woke up the next day feeling so light and happy. She had a wonderful dream; a dream which is still so vivid in her mind; a dream that somehow, answered some questions that have been long kept in her heart and mind. But some things were still left hanging in her mind that she could not yet understand.Grazziena walked out of her room and took her breakfast. She then followed her Papang and Mamang outside their house. The two were in their mini-farm, tending to their planted vegetables of different varieties; they have, okra, cabbage, eggplants, tomatoes, bitter gourd, sweet potatoes, and even squash. Their mini-garden have avocado trees and mango trees around.“Papang and Mamang, let me help you.” Grazziena offered to help and got the water sprinkler to water her parents’ vegetables.After tending to their mini-farm, they sat on the chair outside their nipa house to relax while savoring the fresh air. Grazziena took that opportunity to speak w
I When Grazziena entered their University gate, someone walked beside her to her surprise.“Hi Grazziena, how are you?” Said the woman who walked beside her.Grazziena glanced at her and was surprised. “Leslie, I am fine. How about you? I have not seen you for a while.”“Oh, I just arrived from the United States. I think I missed a week of our classes already.” Leslie answered.“Hmm, yes, we started last week Leslie and we have some assignments already,” Grazziena replied smiling at Leslie.With Grazziena’s information, Leslie was able to find a reason to invite her for lunch. “Uhhmm, Grazziena, can I ask you for a favor, please? Could you help me catch up with our lesson for the past week?”“Of course Leslie, I can.”“That’s great. Let me treat you for lunch today then, while we talk about the past lessons. Would that be alright?” Leslie suggested.“No problem Leslie, that would be awesome,” Grazziena said while noddin
I “Grazziena, we are connected with each other. You do not belong in this human world, because you are the future Luna of the Cold Mountain Pack.” Lumaro whispered again, afraid that someone might hear him.Grazziena was getting more shocked. She knew that Lumaro was telling the truth. His words were connected to her dreams last night.“Lumaro, you are a werewolf right?” Grazziena asked, her interest was growing.Lumaro nodded. “I am Grazziena. I am the future Alpha of the Cold Mountain Pack.”Grazziena tried to test Lumaro if he can be trusted with her secrets. “You were telling me that I am the future Luna of the Cold Mountain Pack Lumaro; why did you say so? Do you know who am I?”Lumaro nodded. “I know you Grazziena. You were the only daughter of our former Alpha and Luna. Your parents are Alpha Gregor and Luna Cressia of the Cold Mountain Pack.”Grazziena’s tears slowly fell, “Lumaro where are my parents?”“I am sorry Gra
I “Ma’am Grazziena, Governor Draeko is waiting for you inside the car,” the driver said softly upon approaching Grazziena.Suddenly, Grazziena stopped from entering the tricycle and apologized to the driver.She walked across the street going to the waiting car of Governor Draeko. The Driver opened the door for him and when she got inside the car, Draeko looked at her and smiled.“You seemed so busy in the school Sweety; you have not answered my calls and my messages,” he then said softly as he reached for her and kiss her quickly on her lips.“Sorry Sweetheart, my phone was on silent mode since this morning,” she replied and then gave him a quick peck on his left cheek.“I canceled my appointment tonight, so I will be yours the whole night Sweety.” He winked at her after saying this and Grazziena suddenly thought about her meeting with Lumaro at the Triple K Hotel.“Oh gosh, what will I do?” she thought.“Let us have dinner S
I At night Grazziena’s parents were both inside her bedroom, They do not know what they are going to know tonight but they are readying themselves for the worst. A quarter before midnight, Grazziena heard a growl outside of their house and a voice invaded her mind. “I am outside Grazziena,” said the voice, which Grazziena recognized. Grazziena stood up, to her parents’ surprise. She needs to open their door for their visitor. “Wait here for a moment Papang and Mamang; I will check someone outside,” Grazziena informed her parents before she excused herself and walked fast going to their main door. “A moment Lumaro,” she replied through their mind link while walking fast going to their main door. When she opened their door, Grazziena saw Lumaro standing outside, smiling. “Hello Grazziena,” he said greeting her. He looked handsome in his fitted black shirt and khaki pants. His black fitted shirt shows off the well-toned muscles in
I “Where… where is our Grazziena?” Aling Lumen asked again when she came to her senses again while looking at the yellowish werewolf with wide eyes. Lumaro who was never surprised at all, answered Aling Lumen softly, “She is Grazziena; the cursed werewolf of Cold Mountain Pack." “Cursed wolf?” Mang Ruben asked in an exclamatory tone. “Yes, Grazziena and Grella are one and the same. She was cursed by the most feared witch in our land; the witch of the Mt. Reveree, her name is Thutaara.” Lumaro added. Grazziena in her wolf form could understand every word that Lumaro has been muttering about her; about her story why she became like what she is now. Lumaro continued. “The father of Grazziena; our former Alpha; Alpha Gregor offended Thutaara. Alpha Gregor and the witch Thutaara were once lovers but eventually, Alpha Gregor met his mate and real love, the mother of Grazziena; her name is Cressia, Luna Cressia. The witch Thutaara was greatly
I “Now that Grazziena knew already who she is, it is time to let her know further, that she is the future Luna of the Cold Mountain Pack,” Lumaro thought as he waited for Grazziena outside of her school. Grazziena checked her watch; it is almost five o’clock in the afternoon, a few minutes more and their professor will be dismissing their class. Lumaro mind linked her, informing her that he is at the waiting shed beside their university belt, waiting for her. She will meet Lumaro; she has still lots of questions in her mind and she knows that only Lumaro can answer her. "Lumaro, I will meet you in a few minutes. Wait for me there," she replied to Lumaro through mind linking. Lumaro answered too, "I will Grazziena. Take your time, I will just wait in here." When Grazziena got out of the University, she immediately spotted Lumaro at the waiting shed. Before approaching Lumaro, Grazziena looked around to make sure that Governor Draeko’s c
I Few minutes after Grazziena and Lumaro left the University gate, Governor Draeko’s car arrived. Governor Draeko tried calling Grazziena but her mobile phone just kept on ringing. Draeko’s forehead furrowed. He waited for another fifteen minutes but no Grazziena went out of the University’s gate. Somewhat irritated, Governor Draeko instructed his driver to just bring him home but eventually, he changed his mind. His mind suddenly wondered why Grazziena was not answering him. “Made a U-turn; bring me to Grazziena’s house.” Governor Draeko suddenly instructed his driver. He became worried thinking that there might be something wrong with Grazziena. He knew there will be a risk that their relationship might be exposed if he will come to her house and face her parents, but his primordial consideration now is to make sure that she is fine. At this moment; Grazziena and Lumaro are eating the snacks served by Aling Lumen while having a serious conversation.
I SEVENTEEN YEARS AFTER: “Grazzie Ella have you seen your brother, Drazzie Drae?”Draeko asked his daughter who was in their mansion’s living room, reading an English pocketbook. Grazzie became an avid fan of some famous writers whose genres are fantasy and paranormal, especially those werewolves, vampire, and dragon stories. Grazzie removed her brownish eyes from her book and looked at her father. “Dad, as usual, Drazzie is on our beach in Matabungkay, having his diving and surfing activities. Did he not tell you yesterday? He left at around five in the afternoon.” “Oh, I remember he told me that he is going out of town. Alright. Would you want to come with us? Your Mom and I will be visiting one of our friend’s hotels; the TY’s hotel in the city.” “Oh, why Dad?” “We will discuss a possible business partnership.” “Okay. I will come. Anyway, I am getting bored in here.” “Good.” Draeko smiled
IDraeko and Grazziena visited one of the beach resorts that they owned. Actually, it was one of those many inheritances of Draeko from his deceased parents. They were walking down the beach savoring the fresh air and letting the heat of the sun's rays overwhelm their whole senses.Grazziena walked slowly as her belly is quite so big and heavy. She is in her nine-month pregnancy. Draeko’s arm has been wrapped around her shoulders to assist her while walking. They then stopped walking and gazed into the vastness of the ocean. They felt so contented. They could not ask for more.“Are they so heavy now, Sweety?” Draeko asked while caressing her belly.“Sort of. They are getting heavier each day that I am nearing to my date of giving birth to them.” She looked up at him and smiled. She then leaned her head on his shoulders. She felt in complete peace whenever she is with him.“They will be o
I“What are these, my Alpha husband?” Luna Leslie asked when Alpha Lumaro gave her two boxes. When she opened the first big box, she was surprised to see inside a beautiful sapphire blue, below the knee, sexy dress for her and then the other box, which was obviously a shoebox, containing a cute pair of stiletto shoes.“You like them, my Luna?” Alpha Lumaro asked smilingly. He wanted to surprise her, so he hoped that his effort in buying the dress and shoes will not be put to waste.“Of course, my love. I like them both. Hmm, “Where are we going my Alpha husband? Where am I going to use this dress and shoes?” With a wide smile, she asked him again.“You will know. Prepare now and get dressed. I will prepare too. We should not be late,” Alpha Lumaro said grinning at her. It seemed like he was hiding something from her.Although puzzled, Luna Leslie nodded and abided happily. The dres
IThaara's tears spilled out from her eyes like rivulets. She felt like dreaming, but she knew in her heart that everything is real. She looked at the man beside her whose eyes were focused on her, shining like a star in the dark night."Gabby, did I hear you right? You want me, forever?" she said, murmuring.Gabby Closh nodded with such a lively smile wrapping his handsome face. "I do. I want you to be in my life forever, Thaara."Thaara's eyes, although with tears glinted with such light of hope. They glistened like diamonds. "Gabby, who am I, not to want a man like you in my life, forever too? I am no one and I can't deny that we feel the same. I want you in my life too, forever, Mr. Gabby Closh.""Thaara, you made me the happiest man alive now. We have met just for a few days, but I know what I feel for you. I love you, Thaara," Gabby Closh said and with gentleness, he claimed her lips and they kissed, like t
I When Gabby Closh woke up the next day, the aromatic scent of brewed coffee filled his nostrils. He slowly climbed down the bed when he did not notice Thaara’s presence beside him. Guessing that most probably she is in the kitchen, he freshened up himself and walked towards the apartment’s kitchen. His guess was right. Thaara was in the kitchen preparing breakfast for them while humming softly a love song. She seemed so happy. Gabby smiled as he approached her. From her back, Gabby’s arms encircled her waist and he kissed her nape that tickled her and screamed in surprise but with laughter. “You surprised me. I thought you were still asleep,” she muttered with that captivating smile lined in her lips. “I woke up without you beside me, but I smelled the aromatic scent of brewed coffee, so I knew then where I am going to find you,” he said while looking at her lovingly. Gabby Closh could not understand bu
IDraeko and Grazziena were both shocked when they heard what the Doctor had said.“Goodness, Doctor, so we will be having two kids at once?” Draeko asked with eyes as wide as the full moon while Grazziena was still in shock.The Doctor smiled widely and nodded. “Yes, Mr. And Mrs. Villadela.”Draeko could not hide his excitement as he hugged his wife so tight and gave her rain of kisses on her face and lips in front of the OB-Gyne, who could not stop smiling.Grazziena suddenly looked at her husband with a mixture of emotions flashing through her eyes. “Draeko, I am getting afraid. What if my body is not good enough to carry and make them live both?”“Don’t say that Sweety. You are strong and healthy and I will always be here to support you in you and our babies' every need.” Draeko kissed her head to pacify her and looked at the Ob Gyne, seeking for help to explain everythi
I Grazziena did not know but every time she looks at Draeko she got irritated and Draeko noticed it. “Sweet, you seemed to be always getting irritated with me. Did I do something wrong?” he asked with a worried expression. He does not want Grazziena to get angry especially that she is in her early stage of pregnancy. He does not want her to be stressed. Grazziena frowned when he heard what he said. “Nothing. I don’t know. I just easily got irritated whenever I see your face,” she said while looking at him, still with a frown. Draeko’s forehead furrowed while looking at her wife then suddenly burst into laughter after realizing what is happening. “Sweety, I am sure, our child will gonna look exactly like me,” he said grinning at her. She became even more irritated. “No way, she will look like me.”
Author's Note to Editor: (Repetitive chapter, kindly delete. Thank you.) To Readers: Please don't open this chapter. Thank you. I The owner of the coffee shop grinned mysteriously as he read the note of their Cafe's beautiful customer a while ago. The offer is in his hand. What would he do? The cafe owner the next day waited for the pretty customer to come again, but he waited in vain. So, before the night falls, he prepared his heart shape chocolate, cheesecake, and frappuccino. "Guys, I will just go somewhere. Take care of our cafe," he said to his staff, who all nodded smiling. "Yes, boss. Don't worry and enjoy," his appointed cafe supervisor, said with a tease. He walked straight to Belladie's apartment and knocked on the door of Apartment number eight. He then heard sounds of steps walking slowly to the door. When the door opened, he was mesmerized by the beauty in front of him. "You indeed c
I Draeko took a small box inside the gift bag. He was curious why suddenly his wife prepared a surprise like this. Something unusual. He almost tore the small cartoon white box because of his urgent act. He then got what was inside. At first, he furrowed while looking at the two pink pregnancy testers but when he already read the blood test result, his eyes suddenly widened while looking at what was written on the sheet of paper. He then looked at Grazziena with dazzling eyes. "Sweetheart, is this true?" His eyes were wide with excitement. Grazziena nodded. "Yes, Sweety, we are having a baby." Without saying anything, Draeko hugged Grazziena so tightly. His eyes were misty. "You need to be more careful now Sweety, no overworking, please," he said tenderly while kissing her head, repeatedly. "By the way, Sweety, I also saw Mariella in the clinic. She seemed pregnant too." "Ow, that was why the urgent wedding," Draeko sai