Sebastian's POV Yetta's lips were as soft and sweet as honey, yet from that kiss, I tasted bitterness. The moment our lips touched, a complex mix of discontent, loneliness, and self-loathing welled up in my heart. Every second became unbearably long. I ended that kiss and turned to look in the direction of the path. When I glimpsed Charlotte's slender and resolute figure, I yearned to rush over and hold her tight in my arms. Why did I seek revenge on her when it was me who got hurt? "Because you're a fool!" my wolf, Taylor, suddenly sneered. He had been lurking in my mind, probing every subtle thought of mine. "Shut up, you bastard!" I retorted angrily. "Haven't you realized what a foolish mistake you've made? You love Charlotte, you want to hold her, kiss her, be with her, but you're too stubborn to admit your desire for her. What's more, to get back at her, you repeatedly got close to women you didn't love in front of her. She's suffering, and so are you. You're making me suff
In just a few days, Yetta rapidly lost weight. Emotional distress drained her energy and appetite. She barely ate enough to sustain her life each day, far from sufficient to support her daily training. Her weight dropped by three pounds, her cheeks grew gaunt, her eyes dimmed, and her skin lost its luster. At night, I retrieved the cleaned clothes from the laundry and brought them to Yetta's room. I knocked on the door and heard Yetta's slurred voice from inside.The room was pitch black, filled with the smell of alcohol. I fumbled for the switch on the wall, turned on the lights.Yetta was reclined on the couch, wearing a purple velvet slip nightgown with one strap slipping off her right shoulder, revealing a bit of cleavage. Her hair was disheveled, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she held a bottle of alcohol in her right hand. Empty bottles were scattered on the floor."Come here," she squinted and beckoned me."Oh my goodness! How much have you drunk?" I exclaimed."Just a littl
He grabbed a piece of paper from the table, crumpled it into a ball, and hurled it at me. I sidestepped to dodge it. My chest was filled with anger. You jerk! I cursed in my heart. "Sorry, Alpha King," I said, feigning to be calm. "I have to report to you that Miss Yetta has been in a bad mood lately." "So what?" he sneered, squinting at me. "You should entertain her, that's what you, as a maid, should do." "You are the one she's troubled about," I explained. He furrowed his brow, lips tight. "For the past half month, you haven't met her once. She's lovesick, sad every day, seeking solace in alcohol. You shouldn't..." "What shouldn't I do?" he snapped. "You shouldn't treat her this way. I'm asking you to spend more time with her," I replied. "Are you joking? You want me to spend more time with her? You're quite the character. I dare say no one would beg their mate to cuckold them as you do," he squeezed out the word 'cuckold' between his teeth. The mocking smile disappeared f
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.