Nicklaus chuckled heartily, nodding. "I am. I am so glad you still remember me, Seraphina," he exclaimed happily."O-Of course!" I felt hyperventilating right now. I couldn't believe that he was really here. "Where have you been since..." I couldn't continue my words.We both parted ways as soon as we decided to break our relationship. Yes, before Desmond, my mate, I had Nicklaus as my first love.We were both rogues. For survival, we met by coincidence in the woods, looking for something to eat.We had combat when we both saw a rabbit at that time and got away because neither of us was not backing down on who saw it first. It was also the time we decided that we hunted together... and fell in love with each other.I didn't know what happened to him when we separated after we were in a three years relationship. We were both teenagers by that time. I didn't even get a chance to check as I changed places to places until I was captured by Desmond's men."I am working in the royal palace
"Hazel!" Harvey's voice reverberated all over the mansion as he tugged her hand."What, brother?" Hazel frowned. "I have heard from Alpha Desmond that our runaway Luna has returned. Isn't that exciting?" She was smiling from ear to ear.Her shrilling tone was making my blood boil. And god... her smile right now. I could have sworn I wanted to wipe that right away.I clenched my hands, wanting to attack this bitch. But I remained on my standpoint.Calm down, Seraphina. You were prone to miscarriage so avoid stressing yourself.Seeing her right now, she hasn't changed a bit. Hazel grew more beautiful and... Her body became more voluptuous than before. Her silky hair that was pulled up into a braided updo with a piece of decorated jewelry on it illuminated her beauty which fitted her golden yellow dress.Ah... Suddenly, there was this envious feeling gnawing inside me."Didn't I already say that you are not going to show yourself before her, Hazel?"Desmond arrived having Oakley followin
"Lady Seraphina, this letter is addressed to you."I was busy admiring seeing the black-eyed Susan flower when a pack warrior arrived with a letter. "To me?" He nodded and bestowed it on me with his head lowering. I thanked him before I dismissed him.I went to the hammock and gasped upon seeing where the letter came from... "Nicklaus...?" My jaw dropped upon reading that it came from Nicklaus. I opened it out of curiosity and the context was...***Greetings, Seraphina!I know that what happened the last time came a bit short. If you have some time, can we catch up with each other more? I am going to return to the royal palace in three days.If you wish to see me, too, I am going to the Steamy Espresso Cafe which is located on Morven Street, at nine o'clock. Tomorrow.Hoping to see you there, Seraphina.Kindest regards,N. Romero***I couldn't help but smile at his letter. Of course, I would like to catch up with him."Mama, what are you reading?"I turned my head to see Sander who wa
We were having our dinner when Sander spoke. "Mama, have you told Papa that you are going to meet your male friend tomorrow?" I opened my mouth that he should just dismiss it but then Sander didn't. "Mama said that you know Mama's male friend, Papa," he said before he was happily eating his meal."Male friend?" Desmond asked, creasing his forehead. He was looking at me and even dropped the dinner knife and fork to his plate.I didn't expect that Sander would even utter about it in our supper right now. I thought that he would dismiss it but I was wrong. I should have not told him about the letter.Desmond's creasing forehead didn't flatten. I caught him gripping the utensils he was using."Nicklaus has sent me a letter. I am planning to see him tomorrow." I gulped, feeling like I was being caught and that I had done something with the way Desmond was looking my way. Damn it! Why was I explaining myself right now to this man?I heard him inhale sharply. Even his jaw clenched. I felt li
"Sander?" I was shocked to see my son here."Are you my Mama's male friend? Greetings!" I flinched when Sander bowed his head at Nicklaus. "I am Sander Verlice, son of Papa, Desmond Verlice, and Mama, Seraphina Beryl."I chuckled as I smiled wryly when he already introduced himself before Nicklaus. When I looked at Nicklaus, he was already smiling, nodding his head."Greetings to you, too, young lord. I am Nicklaus Romero. Yes, I am your Mama's male friend.""Pleasure to meet you, Mama's male friend, Sir Romero.""Sander!" I scolded him. I suddenly felt bashful when Nicklaus even joined in the way Sander addressed him. "My apologies, Nicklaus. It is rude that my son addressed you that." I smiled apologetically.He gestured his hand as if dismissing it. "It's fine. He looked respectable with the way he greeted me."Even though he didn't mind it, I felt like it still felt wrong that Sander had to call Nicklaus like that. "What are you doing here, sweetheart? Are you supposed to have a c
I immediately looked at Desmond who was silenced right now. I couldn't read his expression but he was glaring at Harvey."I see. Who is their real father?" I wanted to confirm. I could slowly feel my heart being pricked right now as I waited for Harvey's answer.Harvey opened his mouth to answer my question but then, Hazel arrived, gasping for air. "There, you are, brother. These two... Really..." She was panting and looked at us. As soon as our eyes met, Hazel smiled brightly. "Greetings, Luna Seraphina." She curtsied before me. "And... Alpha Desmond."I only nodded as an acknowledgment of her greeting."I see you also have twin pups, Hazel," I said when the twins were giggling to tease her. "It looks like they are having fun."Hazel grinned. "Indeed, Luna." She looked at me. "I am grateful to someone who has given me these wonderful twins. However, that someone doesn't even want to shoulder the responsibilities of being a father to them." My heart skipped a beat upon hearing it. "Bu
After that, Desmond made an arrangement to finally introduce Hazel's twins, Hezekiah and Harolyn to us.I saw how Desmond was still in denial that he was the twins' father. It was as if... he was denying them.I must speak to him. I knew that I couldn't trust him anymore but if the hesitation he was feeling was because of me, then he must halt it."Mama, Papa still loves me even if he has other kids from the woman he got pregnant, right?" Sander asked when he asked me to sleep beside him."Of course, Papa still loves you, Sander." I kissed his forehead. "You witness how he never failed to tend to your needs, right?" He was being hands-on when it came to Sander. Desmond was still the same, not faltering his father's duties to our son."Hmm..." Sander nodded before his eyes laid on my stomach. I was near my second-month pregnancy. "Papa looks more devastated than before but he only calms down when he is with us, Mama. Do you... notice it?" I didn't answer him. He placed his ear on my st
I felt Hazel's presence when she settled beside me after the morning meal. Our pups were playing in Luna's Garden while Desmond and Harvey had to settle in the northern borders. "They are looking great, right?" she said in a whisper. I didn't answer her when she looked at my stomach growing. "Congratulations, Luna." Her tone sounded like she really didn't want to congratulate me."Thanks." I sounded like I also didn't want to say that."You see..." I glanced at her. "You should have not returned. You ruined my plans for my twins. I have been trying so hard to coax Alpha Desmond to accept them but you ruined everything." She smiled bitterly.This bitch..."How did I ruin everything? Shouldn't you suppose to thank me because if I did not speak with Desmond, until now, you wouldn't even dare to meet your twins with him?" How dare this bitch accuse me of something that I did not do?Hazel snorted. "Alpha Desmond is better off with you.""Says who? You?" I smirked. "Desmond chose me, not y