Jaque POV . . "That was what I call a jaw-dropper!" Ayesha high-fived me as we were on our way to our department. "That girl is horrible. She called us slut. Hello! Can she not see herself in the mirror?" She couldn't forget what Jasmine said to her. "I think she is the ~ Ops!" Then she stopped. "What's the matter?" I glanced in the direction she was staring and became curious about what was happening near the lift. "Why are there so many people coming out in the lift? Who are ~" I blinked my eyes and adjusted my glasses. I didn't need to ask who had just arrived. I knew them and lived with them for years since I was ten. They were the warriors of Blood Moon Pack and... NO WAY!!! I turned around, pretending to be looking at something as I fixed the strands of my hair to cover my face. Adam and Andrew had just arrived! "Wow! I wonder whose family they are? I want to stay with them!" Ayesha jokingly uttered while holding the sleeve of my lab gown. "That guy is handso
Adam POV . . 'Jaque?!' I repeated in my thoughts. Her name came out with bitterness and longing in my mouth. How long have I been missing her? Five long years. She was declared dead in the whole kingdom even before I could go back to Blood Moon Pack. I was in another country at that time, doing my alpha duty and making alliances with other packs. "Alpha Adam, we are telling the truth here. Jaque is alive, and she...!" Lauren stuttered and couldn't get the exact terms on her tongue. "She has changed!" Her next words came out in a whisper like she doubted her own judgment. "We've come all the way to bring home your husband and your family driver, Lauren!" I roared, annoyed at slandering Jaque's name even in her death. She was gone and not coming back. "Do not slander somebody who is already resting in goddess Diana's care!" Andrew held my hand, but I brushed it off. "Alpha, I also saw here!" I glared at my beta at once. Lauren bowed her head in submission while Jasmine hi
Adam POV . . "You don't need to do that, Miss Swanson. We ~" "It's my responsibility, Mr. Hayes. I was the one who told them to handcuff him, so it is just normal that I will be the one to remove those!" Her look was stern like she was either holding grudges on me or had not known me at all. "But...!" "But what, Mr. Hayes? They are just handcuffs with keys. What's the big deal with that?!" She was about to touch the silver handcuffs that were wrapped around Louis's wrist when my instinct kicked in, and I accidentally held her hand, keeping it away from the silver metal. "What are you doing?" She roared as she brushed her hand off, like feeling disgusted by my touch. "Alp~" Jasmine almost burst out of my position in the pack. She stopped when her mother nudged her. She pursed her lips tight and stayed close to Lauren at once. "My apologies, Miss Swanson. It's just that!" "Seriously, what is wrong with you, people?" She burst out, upset. "They are just silver handcuff
Adam POV . . Jaque, no!" Everyone glanced at me when I accidentally called her name. Then their eyes were shifted to the woman, who successfully removed silver handcuffs without flinching. Both Lauren and Jasmine gasped when they came back to the room and saw everything. We had the same questions in our minds. Although the humans in the ward found it weird when I reacted, they didn't say a word. However, their stares at us were hard to decipher. "What's the matter, Mr. Hayes? Am I the one you're calling Jaque? How many times do I have to tell you that I am not her? And what's with that attitude you just showed now? Isn't this what you people want? To take off his handcuffs. So, why are you yelling?" She shot me a series of questions I couldn't respond to without telling her the truth. "I really thought you were Jaque. She was my friend. She passed away five years ago. She was the daughter of the one lying on the bed!" The doctors and nurses glanced at her with wide eyes
Jaque POV . . I went home and climbed upstairs straight to my room before Witch Anya could feel my presence. "You're back. Hurry up and change. Dinner is ready!" Or she already did even before I could park my car outside. I just smiled at her while she was waiting for me at the foot of the steps. After a few minutes, we were now sitting across from each other, and as always, on the table was a sumptuous meal from seafood to fresh green vegetables. "No meat this evening, mom!" I cooed, making her raise her brow at me. While taking off the bones of the Striped Bass with Herb-Olive Salsa, her eyes were fixed on me. "What?!" I asked while chewing my meal. "Ops, I forgot!" I pursed my lips and put my thumb and index together, moving them from the left side of my mouth to the right, gesturing a 'zip your mouth' motion. Witch Anya chuckled at my expression. "My nephew and his Alpha were at the hospital this afternoon, right?" I really couldn't hide anything from her. I was a
Jaque POV . . I had been edgy since Witch Anya told me he was coming. Though she didn't tell me when, for she had no power to reveal the future, I still felt like he was coming at any moment. 'So, what if he is here? I think it is better!' My dear lazy wolf could feel my uncertainties and anxiety. She could also feel the tinge of rage we both have for Logan and Thorin. Those rascal mates of us would surely pay a hefty price. Not unless Adam or any member of my former pack already told him that I was still alive. Speaking of the Blood Moon Pack, words from Witch Anya kept plugging in my thoughts. My happiness for Kelly's new life gave away my perfect disguise. Did he twist my story, making me upset at first to trigger my emotions? If so, then that was a new Andrew I was meeting for the first time. Also, why didn't he have a mate yet? Aside from that, what happened between Adam and Jasmine? The way they interacted with each other yesterday, and she called him by his title,
Jaque POV . . "Ahm! Mr. Knight, she is Miss Lily Swanson, and she is the ~" Logan didn't let Doctor Smith finish her words. He immediately raised his hand, forming a stop sign. The doctor was appalled that she pursed her lips right away. "Six long years that you left us and enjoying the company of the humans, huh, Jaque Davis!" It was so fast. He was just sitting on a swivel chair earlier. Now, he was standing close to me and whispering in my ear. I tried to push him, but he was as strong and sturdy as a tree. "I am not Jaque Davis, Mr. You people better stop saying that name to me!" I tried to be firm, but my voice almost gave me away. His presence still affected me. This wasn't about the bond anymore. That bond had been snapped for a long time. However, Logan didn't seem to care about my struggle. He had just caged me against the wall, not affected by the doctor's presence, who at the moment was just stunned and rooted in her spot. He touched my cheek, and I flinched,
Inside the limo was what I expected. It was quite big and with colors beige and white. It could accommodate ten people, do a little party with champagne, and/or do anything that the king wanted. It was wide, but with the ear-piercing silent, it looked narrow. Logan was sitting across from me, a poise of a king who seemed not to even age for the past six years. He was still the Logan who looked domineering and ruthless. The Logan who used to stare at me with dote and gentleness, but this time, his gaze was laced with judgment and contempt. He was trying to be calm, but his chest bounced up and down. "Mr. Knight, I am not comfortable when people stare at me this much!" I tried to speak normally, hiding the anxiety I felt inside. "Is there something wrong with my face?" I sternly met his stare, calming my nerves and hiding my fists while clenching the strap of my purse. "Why did you fake your death again?" His tone was strong and unwavering. "Mr. Knight, I told you. I am not t
Orora POV . . 'Alaric, Amira! Come to the land of the reptilia. Collen has shifted to his dragon form to save Victoria!' I didn't think twice about telling them about Victoria anymore. They had to come here quickly. Collen was just blowing fire to the vast forest. The reptilians ran and tried to escape the heat and flames, but a few of them had been burned alive. 'What the heck is Victoria doing there? We don't have any problems with the reptilians. Do not touch them, and they won't touch us!' Alaric explained. Everyone knew that the reptilians were dangerous creatures in nature brought to Earth by their reptilian god, Talon. However, they were isolated from other creatures. They had their own lands and own life. They didn't mingle with the other creatures even if they were just separated by forest borders. 'You have to tame Collen. We're on our way!' Amira butted in. 'Goodness, Orora. Talk to Collen now. That wildfire can reach the human lands and the other werewolf packs
Orora POV . . Sometimes, Alaric was really annoying. But I could understand him. All he wanted was for his siblings to be happy and safe. Now, he was using his authority again. However, how could I tell my mate about this? My siblings and I had just talked about my decision to live in Ruben's kingdom, and he exclaimed and refused. He demanded the dragon king's presence in his castle in Yorkshire along with the clans of vampires. "A penny for your thoughts?!" That was Shiva, almost giving me a heart attack. I pressed my chest while giving her a glare. "Wow! The most powerful witch is startled?! Unbelievable!" Shiva shook her head while smiling. "Don't ever do that to me again, Shiva. It isn't funny!" I told her while staring at her belly bump. "How's my niece doing?" I asked as I touched her belly. The baby kicked right away. "I think she already answered my question!" I smiled at her. "Hmm! She is as strong as her aunts. What can I say? By the way, Logan told me about yo
Amira POV . . "There are lots of problems to solve not just here in the Atlantis, but also in the woods. First, we have to focus on the problems here!" "We will do as you command, Princess Amira. Commander-general Amet, what do you think?" One of the leaders of the Seven Seas asked my well-trusted warrior, who I could tell was pissing my mate off in silence. "Hrmm! Before I draw out my opinion about this, I would like to know the future prince's opinion first!" He was deliberately testing Adam's wit. I was aware that Amet had never had a good relationship with Delmar in the past. However, Adam had no idea about that. He couldn't remember Amet as one of his best warriors before. "I agree with your Princess, Commander-general Amet!" Adam made his voice louder. "The Atlanteans are for the water. Therefore, before you deal with the problems on the land, you better fix the problems in your own surroundings first!" He was right. "Since, Amira!" He intertwined his hand with my
Collen POV . . "Hrm! Collen, Victoria is fine now. She said she is still feeling dizzy, but she can already walk normally!" Orora uttered while smiling teasingly at me. 'I'm the one who can't walk normally!' I told myself while my orbs were at her. "I can see that!" My mind was gentle to her, but my mouth was the one that was not cooperating. I saw her twitch her lips upon hearing my aggressive tone. "Victoria, you scared us in the camp. I am glad that you are okay now!" Beta Jackson tapped my arm before ambling towards the grown-up Victoria. "You've changed physically!" He also left a handsome smile, making my heart race in anger. "Thanks, Beta Jackson. I am not used to my new look yet. But I promise to work hard on this!" Goddess, her voice had changed, too. She was indeed a lady now. "Collen, aren't you going to greet Victoria?" Orora called, signaling me to come forward. "Hello, Victoria. I am glad that you are okay now!" I simply couldn't produce any long sent
Collen POV . . "Are you sure about that? Beta Jackson, you are making a huge accusation if that is not true!" I exclaimed. My heart raced faster than usual. I was still gasping for breath when Orora came back, shaking her head. "It is the truth, Collen. I saw it with my eyes. She is now as tall as ~" "Don't say it!" I stopped him right away. "I don't want to hear it!" I whispered. I wanted to calm down, but my mind was foggy at the moment. "Orora, what have you found out?" "I can't find any answers to this phenomenon, Collen. I'm sorry. For now, we have to speak with her. Hopefully, she will allow us!" She reached for my hand and smiled. "I'm sure your friend will be fine, Collen!" I could see the genuine words in her tone. "I hope so. I don't want to see her growing up. I can't handle it just yet!" I told her while looking at the room where Victoria was. "What did you say? She was growing up?!" Orora asked, confirming. "Victoria was miraculously growing up?!" She ex
Collen POV . . What was this I felt at the moment? I was uneasy and somewhat unsettled. I was thinking of someone, and I hadn't seen her for a long time. I glanced around the wide garden in the palace and wandered for a while. My golden orbs flickered upon seeing a bee buzzing on top of this lavender flower. "Lavender!" I burst out in a whisper. I could recall someone who loved lavender so much. "Victoria!" The six-year-old high witch. No! A thousand-year-old high witch but was stuck in the body of her six-year-old self. "Hey, Collen!" Orora came in. "Have you seen Shiva? Or have you seen Amira come by?" She asked. Her face looked plastered. Her hands were sweating while they were clenched. Her eyes were glancing around. "I haven't. Why?" I asked as I observed her. She was anxious, but why? "Do you want to talk to them?" "Yes, I want to say something to you all. I already called Alaric. He is on his way!" If my thoughts were occupied by Victoria, Orora was also som
Adam POV . . I was woken up by the loud ringing of the alarm outside or whatever that squeaking sound that was irritating my ears. My eyes squinted as I spread my arm to my side and felt a soft familiar skin. She was still in a deep sleep and goddess; she looked gorgeous and at peace. I just couldn't wake this goddess-like beauty beside me. I gently touched her soft pinkish cheek while staring deeply at her long and kneeling eyelashes. "What kind of kindness or courageous act have I done to have you as my reward?" I whispered. However, the loud ringing or sound outside was making my ears twitch. I creased my brows at the door and then shifted them to the sleeping beauty, who seemed to not be bothered by that annoying squeaking sound. I kissed her cheek, and she moaned. "Are you awake?" She whispered, smiling at me. I kissed her lips this time, and she wrapped her arms around my neck. "I have been watching you, my love!" I whispered. "That sound woke me up!" I added, a li
Amira POV . . "That was great!" He placed a soft kiss on my lips before he rolled over, lying next to me. He lay sideward and brushed the strands of my hair, making me moan. "My love, when are we going to make our relationship final? I can't wait to announce to everyone that you are my Luna and you only belong to me. You already have my mark!" Adam whined like a kid. Seriously, when did he learn to be cute? I also lay sideward, facing him. "When everything is settled. When there's no more Alectrona on our way. When the peace in every kingdom is reached!" I gently told my mate, touching the little hair growing on his jaw. "Adam, your stubble beard looks good on you!" I told him while my fingers played on its jawline. "Do you like it?" He asked, placing a soft kiss on my forehead. "If you want, I can grow my hair!" "No! I want it this way. Don't grow it into a beard. You look much more handsome this way. Also, I like its roughness!" I smiled at him as I moved closer. The du
Amira POV . . "So you've got this information from the nymphs in the forest?" Orora clarified. "I can't believe it. That Jasmine is really vicious!" She was seething in anger. We were at the Blood Moon Pack packhouse, having a meeting with Adam, Beta Andrew, Demeter, Collen, and Orora. We also summoned Shiva to come and join, but due to her pregnancy, she couldn't attend. King Logan had been keeping her company. My sister was in her 2nd trimester now, and my niece couldn't behave herself inside her mom's womb. Shiva complained a lot about morning sickness and body pain. Well, the last time I saw her, she looked like she had swallowed a whole watermelon. What about now? I bet the princess of Shadow Rock Kingdom was as strong and as fierce as her aunts. In addition to that, as pretty as we were. Collen got up from his seat and strode to the floor-to-ceiling glass window. He watched the scenery outside while muttering something. "What are you mumbling, Collen?" Alpha Adam aske