Sebastian’s POV Damn the fucking mate bond! Charlotte is so irresistible! Her beautiful eyes, her pouty lips, her sweet scent of jasmine, and her soft skin lingered in my mind. I was immersed in the beautiful dream she wove for me, unwilling to wake up. The world without her is just a meaningless void. Yetta walked in, took a seat in front of the desk, and rambled. Not a single word reached me. I was missing Charlotte. I longed for her, and I hadn't had enough of her. The burning desire left me restless. Yetta, still chattering away, while rage surged in my heart. Damn Yetta, she ruined my good mood! Yeta knocked on the desk to get my attention. "May I have your attention?" she asked, glaring at me. I snapped back to reality, and with a slightly apologetic smile, I said, "Sorry, I was lost in thought. Can you repeat what you said?" "I heard you've been quite busy lately, and I'd like to help out. Is there anything I can do for you?" She said this with a hint of shyness. "Thank y
"I...I didn't," I stuttered, sounding extremely guilty."Is that so?" She raised an eyebrow, clearly not entirely convinced. "Why was your face so red when you came out of Sebastian's office that morning?"Oh no, my lemonade excuse didn't seem to have dispelled her suspicions. My heart pounded as I struggled to find a reasonable explanation for my unnatural behavior."You can't come up with an answer?" she pressed, her eyes narrowing, like a leopard fixated on its prey."N-n-no, I was just... I was just remembering the situation," I waved my hand, nervously swallowing, offering a feeble explanation, "Sebastian... I mean, Alpha King called me into his office. I was nervous at the time. I hold Alpha King in great awe. Meeting him alone made me very anxious."I bluffed. If she didn't believe me, I was doomed.Yet, Yetta remained expressionless. She adjusted the angle of her bow slightly to the right, her finger loosened, and her sword was unsheathed. There was a whoosh, and a gust of win
Yetta was so excited that she canceled her plan to go to the mountain for training, spending the entire morning restless in her room. "My brother will be here in two hours. What should I wear?" She rummaged through a pile of clothes like a small mountain, seeking my opinion, "Would this army-green jacket go well with these black jeans? The army-green and gold badges should match nicely. Oh, help me get my two badges from the black box on my makeup table." "Sure," I responded. I opened the palm-sized black box, which was specifically for storing Yetta's badges. These two badges held great significance for her. The reddish-gold one was passed down from her ancestors and was awarded to her after she earned the title of a top female warrior. The purple-gold one was an honor she had gained last year when she led the Nightwalker tribe to victory against the Red River tribe. During that battle, her uncle died, adding a touch of mourning to this particular badge. However, right now, only
Sebastian didn't believe me. He glared at me, his mouth forming a thin line, making him look frightening.Yetta cast a sympathetic look in my direction, then said to Sebastian, "I believe Charlotte. She has no reason to steal my badge.""Miss Yetta, you're mistaken. Charlotte certainly has a motive. She's jealous of you," Jessica interjected. Sebastian gave her a disapproving look, and she fell silent.Before Yetta could say anything more, Sebastian judged me guilty. I glared at him resentfully, hating him for being so heartless and cold."Alpha King, in my opinion, Charlotte has committed theft and is not fit to serve Miss Yetta any longer. I will assign a new maid for Miss Yetta," Jessica said. It was clear that this was her plan to frame me, break up Yetta and me, and leave me in a vulnerable position for her to bully."No, I won't allow it! I like Charlotte very much, and I don't want a new maid," Yetta protested. She gave me a determined look, showing that she believed in my inno
Sebastian's POVHe hesitated for a moment, not understanding my intent. But he complied, saying, "Yes, sir."I turned back into the office, my mood growing increasingly tense. Soon, I felt the familiar sensation of heat coursing through my body. I scratched myself, feeling the itchiness, and my skin felt like it was burning. The sensation was unbearable, and it was as if there were ants crawling all over me. My skin was both itchy and painful as if it were breaking down. Even the slightest touch of clothing against my skin was excruciating. I stripped off my clothes until I was completely naked in the pitch-black room. It was quiet all around, and I could hear the rapid thumping of my heart, like a drumbeat.This time, the discomfort came earlier and more intensely than usual.Could it be that, as Olivia said, Charlotte's arrival will worsen the curse on me?The image of her taking off her pants and sitting on the toilet suddenly popped out of my mind. A strong lust eroded my sanity.
At that moment when our lips touched, my fear vanished. I stood there, dazed, letting him devour my mouth. His kiss was both gentle and fiery, leaving me burning and breathless."Please don't," I thought of Yetta, I couldn't betray her.I tried to push him away, but he hugged me tighter.His left hand gently caressed the back of my neck, and waves of intense pleasure surged from the spot where he touched, where the mark of our bond resided. His right hand slipped inside my shirt, his fingers teasing my sensitive nipples mischievously, and I was tickled by him.His breathing sounded like music to my ears, and the scent of cedar accompanied his every exhale, engulfing me in its allure. I felt utterly weak, collapsing onto him as if on the verge of melting away. His left hand slid down gently from the back of my neck, tracing along my spine, all the way down to my waist. He released my lips, ending our kiss, and lifted me up in his arms, carrying me to the bed. He straddled me and remove
"You shameless bitch! I treat you like a friend and you fuck my man!!!" She fought to raise the whip, which arced gracefully through the air with a snapping sound.I closed my eyes, bracing for the pain, but the whip didn't strike me; it landed on the edge of the bed instead.My heart raced, and I nervously opened my eyes.Yeta's eyes were bloodshot, her nose red, and she trembled violently with anger, tears barely contained."Forget it," she choked out, "I'd despise myself if I got into a fight with another woman over a scumbag. But you must give me a reasonable explanation, or I won't let you off the hook.""I'm sorry, truly sorry," I struggled to say these words for a long time. My heart was in turmoil, unsure of how to begin. "Perhaps you might not believe it, but I'm Sebastian's mate."It was like a bolt from the blue."What?!" Yeta stood there dumbfounded.I took a deep breath and continued, "I didn't mean to keep it from you; I was just too afraid to say it. I've been misunders
When I woke up again, I wasn't in the library anymore. I was lying on a bed with white sheets, wearing a blue-striped hospital gown. The air was filled with a strong smell of disinfectant. I must be in a hospital.I remember falling asleep in the library and then having a dream in which a woman tried to wake me up.It turns out it wasn't a dream.The lock on the door of the hospital room turned, and a nurse walked in."You've finally woken up," she said. "You fainted due to physical weakness and exhaustion. By the way, do you know you're pregnant?"I'm pregnant?! My goodness!I shook my head."You're three weeks pregnant. The first twelve weeks of pregnancy are the most critical for the fetus. You need to take good care of yourself and avoid strenuous activities," she advised before indicating that I could be discharged.I stood up, feeling a strong dizziness, likely from lying in bed for a long time.The nurse, seeing my unsteady steps, came to assist me. "Your family is waiting for
For a moment, the crowd was in an uproar. Participants competing freely? Didn't that mean there would be fights, possibly even fatalities?"Well, everyone, what do you think of Alpha Asher's proposal?" Sebastian asked with amusement.The crowd exchanged glances, unable to utter a word.Only Alpha Morgan had a satisfied and confident look on his face."I think Alpha Asher's proposal is excellent, adding more excitement to the competition," Morgan nodded, affirming."Good, if there are no objections, let's do it!" Sebastian looked around and gave the order, modifying the rules.On the way to the jungle, I heard people murmuring behind me."If later Morgan wants to snatch our prey, let him, no need to risk our lives for it, anyway, he's going to win.""Yeah, no one is his match."My heart twinged. Uncle Asher, does he really not fear death? Goddess, please let Uncle Asher win.Reaching the edge of the jungle, each Alpha transformed into a wolf, lining up neatly. Morgan's brown wolf was t
As the bastard Morgan entered the castle, even though I had mentally prepared myself, my body couldn't help but tremble.His gaze locked onto me, filled with the usual contempt, disdain, and mockery.A myriad of emotions swirled within me—anger, resentment, and... fear.I clutched my skirt, palms sweating profusely.Why? Why wasn't he surprised to see me at all? It was as if he had anticipated my presence here.He briskly approached me, a smirk playing on his lips.That smile transported me back two years, to that night he drained my strength.Painful memories surged, causing my legs to weaken, my body tilting backward, on the verge of losing balance.Fortunately, a strong pair of hands caught my waist. Even through the thin silk fabric, I could feel the warmth of his palms."Don't panic; you look perfect right now," Sebastian whispered softly behind my ear.His encouragement awakened me from the nightmares of the past.I straightened up, forced the most graceful smile, and welcomed m
Charlotte's POVJessica was found dead on the second day of her imprisonment, succumbing to cyanide poisoning.A farewell letter was left on the cell wall: "I regret what I've done. I can't bear the consequences."A bottle of cyanide was discovered in her wardrobe.The poisoning case concluded with Jessica's admission of guilt and suicide.Both Giselle and I doubted this outcome, but unfortunately, with the upcoming hunting competition, the castle had no extra resources to investigate further. The existing result was deemed the best under the circumstances.Jessica's death stirred up quite a commotion in the castle. The maids claimed Jessica's ghost roamed the third-floor staircase at night. The youngest, Julie, and Rita were so frightened that they fell ill with high fevers. The older maids took advantage of the situation, spreading ghost stories to scare Julie and Rita, paying no heed to Giselle's reprimands. The entire castle's affairs came to a standstill.On the eve of the huntin
Olivia's POVThe castle prison was located on the basement floor of the tower. The bald walls and floor were made of gray cement, devoid of any decoration except for a glaringly white light on the ceiling, resembling a cement box.A silver-haired, stern-faced jailer led me forward. As he took each step, the keys on his waist swung, clashing against each other with a metallic sound.Entering from the outside, we walked through a long corridor with prison cells on both sides, densely packed like chicken coops. The cells were small, about two meters wide and two meters long, just enough to fit a barely usable small bed. The worn-out inmates, with haggard expressions, peeked through the cell doors whenever they heard footsteps, wondering if a new prisoner had arrived."Hey! Girl, why are you in here? Is it for adultery?" shouted a young male prisoner. He was sturdy, wearing an orange prison uniform, and had short, thick red hair.His words prompted laughter from other male prisoners. They
Five days before the hunting competition, news arrived that soldiers patrolling the swamp in the southwest had caught a middle-aged woman with suspicious behavior and a nervous demeanor. I was in the office, cross-referencing this month's procurement records with Eileen.Upon hearing the news, I walked to the window. On the asphalt road in the center of the castle's front lawn, two soldiers escorted a ragged woman towards the castle. As they approached, I recognized her as the fake maid who had brought me rose tea the day before yesterday. Despite changing her clothes, she was dirty all over, yet I could still recognize her.I wanted to see her immediately. As I stepped out of the office, I ran into Sebastian coming out as well. Upon learning that the culprit had been captured, he, like me, was heading downstairs to see what was happening."It's her, I recognize her!" I told him, grabbing his hand and running downstairs.The two soldiers brought the woman before us, pressing her shoul
"Is it her?" Sebastian pointed to a maid and asked me."No," I shook my head, answering.Sebastian waved his hand, signaling the maid to leave."What about her?" He pointed to the next maid and asked me."Still not her," I said somewhat frustrated.The maid who brought me the rose tea was not any of these five new maids. So, where did that person go? Such a conspicuous person disappeared in the castle."Have any of you seen any suspicious individuals?" Sebastian questioned the six guards on duty.The guards looked bewildered, pale-faced, shaking their heads, seeking Sebastian's forgiveness."You useless bunch! Any random stranger can come and go into the castle. What's the use of hiring you?" Sebastian roared at them, "The six of you, get out now!"The entire castle fell into silence, and no one dared to make a sound. They shrank, trying to hide themselves. No one wanted to become a target of Alpha's anger.The six guards knelt down, crying, pleading for Sebastian to give them another
Charlotte's POVToday, the castle is livelier than usual. The five temporary maids recruited by Eileen have taken their positions. After Giselle's morning training, they have started practicing, exploring every corner of the castle with various tools in hand.I sit in the office, organizing the dinner menu. Later, I will take the finalized menu to Molly for approval. She will estimate the required ingredients based on my menu, and then Eileen will go to nearby farmers to reserve the ingredients.Truffle lobster, Bordeaux beef, cheese lettuce salad, tomato sauce green peas, almond apple pie, cheesecake... I jot down the recipes on paper, occasionally interrupted by the footsteps and chatter from outside the office. I have completed the appetizers, main course, and desserts needed for the dinner. Next, I need to list the wines for the guests. As I finish writing, a knock on the door interrupts me. I pause and invite the unexpected guest in.A maid I have never seen before enters, holdin
After hitting the 'send' button, I promptly closed the laptop. Getting up from the couch, I lay down on the bed, attempting to catch some sleep. As I closed my eyes, a rush of emotions—anticipation, nervousness, anxiety—flooded my mind. My heart pounded relentlessly. Revenge plans swirled in my mind, making it impossible to sleep, almost driving me mad.To shift my focus, I got up from the bed. Opening the laptop, I checked my email to find a new message. With trepidation, I clicked on it, only to discover it wasn't Uncle's reply but a work list from Louis. It detailed the list of attendees: 48 Alphas, 7 senior wolves within the castle, and 5 elders in the courtyard, totaling 60. The attachment outlined past dinner menus, revealing at least 20 dishes. With only six chefs, five maids, and five manservants, the manpower was insufficient for a dinner of 60. I needed to recruit five temporary maids.Entering the third-floor office, both Jessica and Irina were present. Jessica had a long f
The first rays of morning sunshine pulled me from my slumber. I opened my eyes to a sky as clear and blue as it gets, and it put me in a great mood. Sebastian was up way before I was. I crawled out of bed, retracing our steps from yesterday. Sebastian was in the middle of a transformation, his bones cracking like firewood. It took a while, but he finally asked, "Why?""This is a great chance for me to develop my management and coordination skills. I need this opportunity to prove that I'm capable of being Luna Queen," I replied with a reason I'd prepared in advance.He leaned on his chin, deep in thought for a moment, then said, "I agree to your request. But before making any decisions, you'll need to consult with Louis. Don't make any rash moves.""No problem! I promise!" I exclaimed, my excitement clear."Alright, let's head back. I need some rest; I couldn't sleep all night. Those stone beds are too hard and cold. You should go back to your room, take a shower, and change your clot