HU:
I stare at Ginger without a word, my body tense, and my mind blank except for the overwhelming need to go to her. Fuck, she looks so pretty in that dress, and just staring at her brings up a lot of thoughtsโnone of them pure. I donโt even realize how obvious Iโm being until Hanaโs voice cuts through my trance.
โWhat are you staring at, weirdo?โ she asks, raising a brow in complete disgust. โDoes anyone here look like Ruby?โ she continues, making it clear she isnโt over me messing with one of her best friends.
The thing is, I never really messed with Ruby. She told me she liked me, and when I asked about Hana, she clearly said she would give up anything to be with me. I defined our relationship and told her I didnโt want a girlfriend, but she insisted, probably hoping she would be the girl who changes the guy. That wasnโt the case, and I donโt think it ever will be because no one really changes
HU:Gingerโs reaction is instant the moment Ruby pulls me to the table. Her back stiffens, fingers curling as she grips her lap as though she is trying hard to compose herself. She avoids meeting my eyes, and I try to compose myself too, but I cannot help but shut my eyes slightly, inhaling her scent. Fuck, I shouldnโt be doing this. I open my eyes at once, then pull out a seat for Ruby, trying to be the perfect gentleman.โThanks, babe,โ she mouths, and God, I wish she would stop calling me that.Caspian, on the other hand, leans forward, extending a hand.โHu,โ he greets, and I take his hand, shaking it briefly because I do not know what else I will do if the handshake lingers.โHowโs your health?โ he asks, tilting his head slightly, and I force a smile.I force a smile because I am not truly happy, and it is killing me. Caspian has been nothing but a good friend. He wrote my not
GINGER:As I watch him walk away, it eats deep into my chest, and soon, the feeling of suffocation creeps in. He doesnโt look back even once, making me wonder if Iโve misread the entire situation. I could have sworn all day that he wanted some time alone with me, and when Ruby left, I saw an opening. So, I messed up Caspianโs shirt just to have some time with Hu, but clearly, it was hate all along, and doesnโt give a shit about me.Humiliation burns through meโhot and suffocating. I curl my fingers against my lap, gripping the fabric of my dress as if that will hold me together. I donโt know why I expected anything different, why I expected him to stay when Iโm the reason heโs like this.I caused his accident, so I donโt deserve anything good or any comfort.Despite that, it hurts. A part of me wants to reach out to him, but I cannot because Hana and Wendy are close by. I think they are already getting suspicious, especially because he wouldnโt stop staring at me in the hallway.Ruby
HU:The second I step into my room and see Caspian with the burner phone, I realize how badly Iโve messed up. I want the ground to swallow me or to turn back time to the first night I walked in on Ginger in that room so that I can undo everything. But the damage has been done, and I know I will probably be losing my best friend, so I brace myself for it.Caspian stands in the middle of the room, shoulders squared, breathing unevenly. I want to apologize for what Iโve done, but god, that would only make things worse. The fact he knows slowly sinks in, and it feels like my entire body is ripping apart.The tension in the air is suffocating. I force my expression to stay neutral, pretending I donโt see the storm brewing in his eyes. I take a slow step forward. Maybe he doesnโt know, and he just found the burner phone and is reminiscing about old times. Itโs stupid, but I try to convince myself.โHad no clue you would still be into the burner phone.โ My voice comes out low, and he glares
GINGER:In an instant, my world collapses, and for a moment, I hope this is one of those nightmares I have. I hope I will wake up to find myself in my room, asleep in Caspian’s arms, and he will console me, but the more my nails dig into my skin, trying to pinch myself back to life, the more I realize that this isn’t a dream.The weight of Caspian’s words settles over the room like a suffocating fog, and everyone keeps staring at me as my body turns cold. I hate the way they are waiting for an answer, because I really do not think I have one.“Ginger.” Hana’s voice draws me back to reality, and I look at her, my eyes turning cloudy as tears build up. “Tell me it is not true.”I shake my head as she says this, wishing it was possible to tell her it wasn’t true. I force my lips to move, but my throat is dry, my pulse hammering in my ears as I try to speak.
GINGER:I stand in the hall for a moment, trying to process everything that has happened and why I was so foolish. Not knowing what you have until you lose it is exactly what I am experiencing right now, and honestly, I still do not want to believe I have lost Caspian. My breath is still shaky as the terrible things Hu did sink in.How could he threaten me?Turning, I storm into Hu’s room, my chest heaving, my vision blurred from the tears I can’t seem to stop. My world is in pieces, shattered beyond recognition, and he—he just stands there, wiping his bloodied face. The fact he is selfish only makes sense to me now, because how could he stand there the whole time, watching me being roasted, without a single word leaving his mouth? He turns when he notices my presence, and I wait for him to say something, anything, but he just watches me, completely unfazed.My throat burns as I choke out, &ldquo
GINGER:I think I have faced the worst moments of this fallout until it’s time for school. As soon as my mother drops me off, I make my way into the school building, trying hard to be discreet, but the moment I walk in, the students glare at me weirdly, making me realize the news must have spread. I hear chuckles from almost every corner, and they do not even try to hide the fact that they are speaking about me.For a moment, I feel like I am about to cry, but I keep my head up high, making my way to my locker. Hana’s locker is just a few lockers away, and the moment I am done, I shut mine to see her standing with Wendy. She is dressed in a cropped white knit sweater with a high-waisted plaid skirt and knee-high black boots, and her hair is in a sleek ponytail. Wendy is wearing a black turtleneck tucked into ripped skinny jeans with chunky platform boots, and her hair falls in soft waves.They both look good, and I am tempted, so I raise a hand to wa
GINGER:I donโt wait after practice is over. The moment Coach Greg dismisses us, I grab my bag and head straight for the exit. A lot of thoughts swirl in my head, especially the coldness I saw in Caspianโs eyes when I expected him to defend me. I know I did him wrong, but god, it fucking hurts, and I wish there was something I could do to make it stop.I barely make it down the hallway when a hand grabs my wrist, yanking me into the janitorโs closet. I know it is Hu, and the moment he flicks the lights on, I stare at him, my brows crumpling.โWhat the hell is wrong with you?โ I ask when our eyes meet. His eyes look troubled, but I remind myself that it is not my place to comfort him, especially considering the fact that he acted like an asshole.โGinger, please,โ he says in a low voice, and I hold his gaze for a moment. โI am sorry for what happened at the wedding. I wasnโt in the right state of mind, and believe me, the last thing I want is for you to be hurt.โNot even an ounce of p
HU:The days go by fast, and with each passing second, my life keeps crashing down. Every day is torture, watching Ginger get bullied because of my stupid ass, but I always make sure to go after whoever is responsible. Yet, they never seem to stop. Worse, I cannot even tell who is behind it. It could be Ruby or even Hana. I want to confront them, but I donโt even know what to say.Itโs been two weeks, and it feels like hell. Today is Friday, the last day of school before we travel for the hockey match. I am in my room packing, and I cannot help but stare at Gingerโs window. I wish we were still on good terms because we would be talking by now. Maybe I would send her a pic of my room and how horribly packing is going. Then I would probably sneak into her room to help her with hers, sleep over, and end up hurriedly packing the next day.The thought of it sends heat through my core as a smile forms on my face. Her curtains are shut, but I can picture her perfectly.โI canโt believe that
HU:Six in the evening, I show up at Ginger’s house dressed casually. Mrs. Orbblood opens the door as usual. This time she gives me a warm smile instead of taunting me like in the earlier days.“Good evening, Mrs. Orbblood,” I greet with a slight bow. I am trying to be the perfect gentleman whom she cannot say no to.“Well, hello, Hu,” she replies as I walk into the house. “You can call me Anna, and I made my special soup.”“Mum!” Ginger groans, and we both look at her, standing by the door leading to the living room, fuming with anger.Mrs. Orbblood leans towards me, whispering, “She hates when I am friendly with her friends.”A chuckle leaves my lips briefly, but Ginger’s eyes shoot me a hard look, which causes me to clear my throat.“And I heard you guys,” she says. Then Anna shifts for me to mee
HU:The plan to get Ginger and me to the human world is in motion. It has been in motion since graduation day. Today, I am supposed to meet with one of the service engineers who works in the portal room. I’m supposed to have access to the portal, but I guess my mother doesn’t trust me enough. Well, she’s right not to—because I would have used it anytime they annoyed me, which is every time.Hiram has one in the mansion in Las Vegas, which he took over after he left for the human world.Finally, I make it to the portal room, opening the door to find the engineer inside. He’s in his usual gear, scanning me as I walk toward him.“Prince Hu,” he calls out in a steady tone.“Mr…” I hesitate, reading the tag on his shirt. “Pierce.” I call out at once, flashing him a smile. His brows remain crumpled as he glares at me, arms crossed over his chest.“I believe you understa
HU:A lot has been on my mind lately, especially the fact I need to go somewhere and be alone with Ginger. I cannot tell if it is the impending pressure from the duties I will take up in the future, but sometimes I feel I am sliding back into the past where I was depressed. I hate it so much, and I have been holding out the strongest because I do not want Ginger to worry about me.Also, she holds it down for me too without even knowing or trying. It is like when I see her, the dark cloud hovering over my head disappears, so I want her even more than I have her now. I want us to be together every second of the day. Knowing she has to go home at some point makes me sad and mad every time.Yes, we are neighbours, but the distance still feels like hell. I want to be the only air she breathes, my face the first thing she sees in the morning. The moon goddess made her mine, so why wonโt everyone allow me to just have her forever? I have been scared to voice my thoughts to anyone, even my th
GINGER:Huโs mouth lingers at the inside of my thigh, his tongue moving in slow strokes that makes my skin quiver. Every kiss he places there is maddening, and he savors me, worshiping every inch of my skin like he had promised. His hands grip my thighs, spreading me wider, and the cold air hits my core, intensifying the heat in between.He breathes in deeply, his nose grazing my folds, and I shut my eyes, biting my lower lip to muffle my moans. I wait for a moment, but I feel nothing. This drives me to the edge as I throw my eyes open, looking down at him to see he is looking up at me. Then his tongue dips into meโslow and deep. The wet slide of it makes my back arch off the bed, hips jerking toward his face. He holds my left thigh, grounding me as his tongue works me in slow circles.His tongue flicks up to my clit, then down again. He works in long, wet strokesโlicking me open, dragging his tongue through my folds like he is starving for it. A low groan erupts from his lips as he p
GINGER:Hu leads me upstairs to a room in the house, shutting the door behind him as we walk in. He finds the light switch, turning it on. At first, it feels like déjà vu, but then it strikes me. This is the room we had sex in on the first night at the welcome party.“I guess every beginning deserves an ending,” I say to Hu, who raises a brow, unsure of what I am saying. “Doesn’t this room look familiar?” I question, and he opens his mouth to speak, but then he realizes.A smirk forms on my lips as I walk to the bed, sitting on it, running my hands over the sheets. The exact sheet we did it on—or maybe they just have a lot of sheets in the same colour and design. Hu walks towards me.“Are you sure you want to do this, or will you walk away from me again after…” I barely finish my words when his hand fists my throat, swallowing the words with a rough, messy, and desperate kiss.His
Ginger:“Look, Caspian and Hu have been having a conversation for over ten minutes,” Hana says, but I refuse to take my eyes off the Monopoly board as I think it is just a lie to get me to fail.“That is goal one of this party achieved,” Wendy says, taking her eyes off the board, and when I see Hana isn’t trying anything funny, it dawns on me they are every bit serious.My attention falls solely on the two of them as their eyes remain on both boys. Then I turn slightly to see them discussing happily. This lifts off a heavy burden from my chest, which I didn’t know had been there for a while. Probably for months.“That brings us to phase two of this party,” Hana says, and I look back at them to see both of them glaring at me with what appears to be a forced smile.My brows furrow slightly. “What?” I ask.Hana lets out a sigh at first.“I know you have said a million time
HU:Left to me, I will not be at Caspian’s party. I wanted something for just Ginger and me, but I know this means a lot to her. I do not know what it feels like to have two mates, and I hope I never have to find out. Well, I won’t because I am so sure I do not have two mates.It is already time for the party, so I drive across to Ginger’s house. There she stands, dressed casually in a miniskirt and crop top, which strikes a few nerves I try to suppress as she walks towards the car. I open the door for her from inside—a little too jealous of her choice of outfit.“Hey,” she says, leaning in to kiss my lips.“Hey,” I mutter as my eyes descend to her exposed lap before going back to her eyes, which are still in mine.“Why are you looking at me that way?” she
GINGER:Today is Hu’s graduation. It is supposed to be a happy day for him, but his face has been gloomy from the start. I understand his fear, but he makes it look like I will run off with some guy before he blinks an eye. We are at the graduation ground, which is full of family, friends, and students, all waiting for the ceremony to finish.We are sitting in a special spot which is reserved for the Alpha’s family. Luna Holly invited us to sit with them because of my tie with Hu. Hana and Wendy are seated beside me.“You know it’s been more than two months, but I still cannot believe you are Hu’s mate, and I have been sharing you with him ever since,” Hana voices, seeing I will not take my eyes off Hu. Her words barely register in my mind as Hu’s name blasts from the speaker for the athlete's achievement award.He stands up gracefully, making his way to the stage with his face in a frown. He looks good in his blu
GINGER:Huโs words hit me hard as a feeling of embarrassment warms my face. Anyone with self-dignity should walk away from someone who has such vulgar things to say in a demanding tone, reducing you to nothing. But even I question my self-worth. I should at least be scared, but my body finds him hot, and I imagine what he just said.โSit exactly where I wantโon my fucking cock.โ His words replay in my mind like they have been branded inside my skull.Honestly, I have been turned on the moment I saw him doing bench presses. The way his muscles flexed with each rep kept sending untold sensations to my belly. His hands slip from my waist as he pulls away, walking back to the bench. I donโt know how he still looks so calm when I feel like Iโve been shaken down to my bones.Hu lowers himself onto the bench and spreads his legs slightly, resting his arms on his thighs. Then his eyes lock on mine again.โNow,โ he says, his voice softer but still layered with that dominance that coils heat in