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Lumaro woke up with a growling stomach. He checked on the clock hanging on the wall and was mystified to learn that it is almost one o’clock in the afternoon.
Leslie has been awakened also and like Lumaro, her eyes grew wide as she saw the time. They looked at each other, both unable to utter any word. They both felt tongue-tied.
Leslie jumped down from the bed and quickly picked up her clothes that were scattered on the floor. After dressing, she walked out of Lumaro’s room still not muttering any word. She left Lumaro, who remained silent and dumbfounded.
Leslie ran into the corridor of the Triple K Hotel with tears rushing down her face. How a fool she could get to entrust her innocence to Lumaro who she knows did not even want her because he is crazy to get and be with Grazziena.
“Lumaro, chase our mate!” It was Lumao who ordered Lumaro but the latter shook his head.“How many times will I tell you Lumao that Leslie is not our mateIBy eight o’clock in the evening; Governor Draeko and Grazziena have been served by the mansion’s Mayordoma with all of Grazziena’s favorite dishes, from seafood to chicken plus her favorite avocado flavored ice cream as a dessert.Grazziena wanted to laugh; she is like a prisoner who is about to be taking her last supper before she will take her seat on the electric chair for her execution. Yes, it is as if, her heart will be electrified because she knew, losing Draeko might be the death of her heart; the death of her as a whole.Grazziena glanced at the food on the table but she could not start to eat.“Sweetheart, don’t you like the food? They are all your favorites right?” Draeko asked worriedly.Grazziena nodded. “They are all my favorites Draeko; it is not about the food. Don’t mind me.”
IDraeko was not able to move; he could not comprehend yet what just happened. He was so shocked. Grazziena just disappeared when that flashing ray of light subsided and suddenly a sluggish, yellowish, dirty, full of lice, ugly werewolfappeared in front of him; looking into his eyes intently while wiggling its tail.Draeko’s knees weakened. “Where is my Grazziena?” he asked and became frantic, thinking that something wrong happened to Grazziena.Grazziena in her wolf form, who is now Grella, moved and kick gently her clothes which have been ripped off when she shifted. She was trying to let Draeko understand that she is Grazziena.Draeko is still standing, looking at the wolf in front of him. Suddenly fear crept through his face then anger and Grazziena and Grella saw everything.Grazziena’s and Grella’s hope disappeared upon s
IThe next day, Lumaro has been awakened with Grazziena watching him.“You are awake already Grazziena? Oh so sorry, I woke up late.” Lumaro immediately stood up and shot the woman with a caring look.“Lumaro thank you. I never thought that you will be there last night.”“I just thought you might need me in case you decided last night to tell Lumaro everything about you.”“He despised me Lumaro. I saw how he feared my wolf form and how he suddenly got mad. Those were all his expressions.” Grazziena narrated as tears swell from her eyes.“Grazziena at least as early as now, you know Governor Draeko’s real feelings. His love for you was not true; it was superficial.” Lumaro stated trying to show sympathy but at the same time trying to brainwash Grazziena to hate Governor Draeko b
I Leslie could not contain her tears while inside the cab. She knew it was her fault. She cannot blame Lumaro. At the onset that they met, she knew all along that Lumaro came to Albaya for Grazziena. But she will not just give up that easily without doing anything to fight for what she feels for Lumaro.“Madam here we are now at the Governor’s mansion.” The cab driver halted the car in front of the mansion’s gate.Leslie alighted from the cab after paying the driver and pushed the mansion’s doorbell. After a minute the guard peeped in the gate and asked her what she needs.“I need to speak with Governor Draeko. Please tell him I am Leslie, a friend of Grazziena. I need to tell him something urgent.” Leslie replied to the guard while wiping her tears.The guard’s face disappeared on the gate and after a while, he returned.“Please get inside Ms. Leslie, Governor Draeko is waiting for you.” The guard said as he opened wide the gate of the man
I Lumaro ordered Lumao to come out. He needs to shift to his wolf form to escape but Lumao did not heed him. Lumao did not agree to his decision to leave their real mate and take Grazziena instead.“Put him in the prison cell in an attempt to abduct our crowned Ms. Albaya.” Governor Draeko ordered the Policemen, who followed as instructed. “You are a liar, Governor Draeko! I did not abduct her, she comes to me wilfully because I can stand beside her no matter what, unlike you!” Lumaro shouted at Governor Draeko, who upon hearing those words, turned his back and approached Lumaro. To the shocked of the policemen holding Lumaro, Governor Draeko’s fists flew and hit Lumaro’s mouth, immediately causing it to burst with blood. But after few seconds, Lumaro’s wound disappeared. “Is that all you can do? You cannot hurt me Governor Draeko; you are just wasting your time and energy.” Lumaro said insultingly with a smirk on his face. “You are not
IWhen Leslie arrived at the Police Station, she saw Lumaro inside the prison cell. He was sitting on the floor cross legs while the other prisoner also sat cross legs in front of him. They were chatting.“Lumaro,” she called on him as she holds the prison bar.Lumaro moved his head up and saw Leslie outside the prison cell. He stood up, still mighty and handsome and Leslie could not help to still admire the wolfman.“Leslie, what are you doing here?”“I learned that you were brought here, so here I am. I will get you out here,” she promised to Lumaro.Lumaro looked at her sadly. “Thank you, Leslie.”Leslie nodded and excused herself from Lumaro. She approached the desk of the officer of the day and she said something to him while showing him something on her mobile phone. Leslie knew tha
I Leslie walked slowly in going out of their University gate. Grazziena went ahead since Governor Draeko fetched her as usual. She was waiting for a cab when someone stood beside her. As she glanced beside her, she felt her head grew big; her breathing stopped. Her tongue was tied and she could not mutter any word while looking at the man beside her. “How are you Leslie?” the man asked smiling widely. Leslie could not hold it anymore when her tears rushed down and she plunged her arms around the man’s neck. “Lumaro, you are back?” she said with tears now dripping and rolling down to her cheeks. She could feel her heart beats fast now and her spirit was like floating in the air. She is happy, totally and completely happy! “I am, Leslie,” Lumaro replied as he caressed her head and kissed her forehead. “Lumaro, I don’t know what to say,” sobbing, Leslie said while resting her cheeks to his wide and hard chest. “How about s
I The wedding between Lumaro and Leslie was so simple. It was a civil wedding attended by close relatives and friends. They held the reception at Triple K Hotel’s restaurant. “Congratulations Leslie, and Lumaro,” Grazziena said as she and Governor Draeko approached the newlyweds. They just arrived at the reception area from the judge's sala, where the civil wedding of Leslie and Lumaro has been held. “Thank you to both of you, Grazziena and Governor Draeko,” Leslie replied while wiping her tears. She could not still believe that Lumaro and she are now husband and wife. Lumaro looked tenderly at his new wife and caress her back, “Shh, I am here already. Why are you still crying?” he said jokingly and the four of them laughed upon hearing such teasing of Lumaro to Leslie. Grazziena and Governor Draeko were seated on the table specially reserved for them by the newly-wed couple. “Sweetheart, can we follow now in your friend’s footsteps? Y
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