Chapter 31 – Not Worthy of an Alpha
Antheia’s POV
It was just a flash of coldness until he sighed loudly.
“Move to the side.” He uttered and I frowned in puzzlement, wiping my own tears and sniffing back the fluid attempting to run out from my nose.
“Huh?”
“I said moved to the side.” He gestured but I did not move.
And thus he squeezed himself on the small space on the side nearer to him, and lay down.
“Wh…what—“
“You sit there til the morning or you sleep, your choice, but I will sleep here.” The Alpha uttered and turned to me, burying his face to my side and wrapping his arm around my waist, and his thumb had got its way under the hem of my shirt and brushed my skin on that spot, and there it is again, the tingling sensation I always get from him whenever our skin make contact.
“Alpha! I
Chapter 32 – Alpha Raven LanfordAntheia’s POVThe Alpha turned around and checked the food. He was silent. And his silence was scaring me, but above it, it is starting to break my heart again.How many times does it have to break until it completely goes numb and die? Is this not a repeated torture?He stirred the sauce and I could smell the aroma of it, making me drool more in starvation.Minutes after minutes had passedand he still did not speak.Did he come to a realization already? That I am truly not worthy of him, tht he deserves someone better, someone whom he can brag about, someone that he can show to the other Alphas, someone he can display around and be proud of.And I am not that person.The moon goddess might have made a mistake of pairing us two. She could have just paired me to someone with a lower rank instead, to a pack warrior, or to a commo
Chapter 33 – Moving to His RoomAntheia’s POVI woke up with a faint cluttering and shuffling of feet in my room, that no matter how much the people inside try to make their movements as silent as possible, my werewolf senses were still able to pick it up. I opened my eyes and the curtain was already open, shining my room with the morning sunlight, welcoming me as I stretched my legs.My gaze landed then at the source of the noise and there I saw the pack helpers, yes I call them helpers for I refuse to deem them as servants or slaves because in the first place, they are being treated right and with respect in this pack even though they are in the low rank.They were in my wardrobe, taking out my clothes, dresses, pants, shirts, and shoes, and some were moving out and in of my room. Panic immediately rushed in me and I sat up, thinking what they are doing, are they packing my things to throw me out?!
Chapter 34 – Hmm… F*ck?Antheia’s POVI was already getting bored of staying inside the pack house and I wanted to see the outside more and feel that I am really free, just feeling the breeze, the smell of soil and grasses, the chirping birds, I have been deprived of such freedom for years, as if I lived like a cave man who has not idea of the outside world, however, I was glad that I am not that ignorant, though there are things that I do not know, I still know some, and I am glad as well for one of the old servants of my father’s pack who had helped me and taught me some things as I grew up, but when I was eleven, she fell ill and died, leaving me then alone to figure things out on my own.We walked in in the forest, passing by some pack warriors, cleaning, training, patrolling, with the Alpha on my side since I asked him to take me out.Beta Lufin’s voice was heard from behind so
Chapter 35 – Did You Kill Them?Antheia’s POVIt was a miracle that we were still able to stop, though it was mostly Alpha Raven who halted even though it was shameful of me to reach him for more, and ask him for more of his lips. And along the way I have been pouting like a kid who had been refused of a sweet candy.I do not know how the mate bonds works but it is making me to crave for my mate, for his touch, his lips, his hugs and kisses, just him, I just want him to be with me.“Stop pouting, you will get more later.” He teased as we stride towards the busy town of the pack. People were stopping to bow their heads and some threw some glances of curiosity at me. I kept myself close to the Alpha as I feared that someone might just instantly snatch me away from him or I would get lost in this place.I tried to brush up my ego and said, “No, thank you. I do not need it, Raven.
Chapter 36 – A Monster, A PsychopathAntheia’s POVThe sun was already going down, wanting to hide himself behind the mountains of the west while coloring the previously blue colored sky into a hue of red and orange with a tint of yellow. It was beautiful, but the dark was creeping too fast that Alpha Raven does not want to risk us going through the woods again and walk in the dark, if him alone, he can do it, but he would not want to risk me encountering some rogues and enemies along the way, thus, he called Beta Lufin to fetch us in town.Along the ride, Beta Lufin was on the driver’s seat, driving, his attention was on the road, while I and the Alpha sat on the back, with pure silence between us. I do not know what else to ask him, what else to tell him, for even in my self, I am conflicted of what I should feel of what I had learned from his answer.When he came back from the foster care&rsq
Chapter 37 – Is It Rape?Antheia’s POVI ate dinner alone since when I was done talking to the Beta and entered the pack house, I could not find Alpha Raven anymore, so I have decided to maybe wait for him tonight. I lay down on his bed and curled myself into a ball. I suddenly miss him, though I was just with him hours ago.I stirred and opened my eyes when I felt the side of the bed dipped. I am not sure how and when I fell asleep but with the sudden movement beside me, I woke up and turned to him.He pulled the duvet to his waist and turned his back on me, refusing to face me. Is he mad? I mean, obviously he is.I sat up and tapped his shoulder. We can’t just sleep with something wrong between us. I want to clear the misunderstanding.“Raven?” He did not respond, but I know that he is awake.“Hear me out, please?” I pleaded and continued to talk.
Chapter 38 – Mark MeAntheia’s POVKnowing that it is now his wolf is in control, I called to him.“Ajax, what are you doing? Bring back Raven now.” I said but he growled as he continued licking, biting and nibbling on the skin of my neck, making me feel different that I had to curl my toes and gasp my breath.“My kitty.” Ajax uttered. Raven’s voice is deep, but Ajax has it deeper, and both their dominance was radiating so powerful. His hand gripped my waist tightly but it did not hurt, he nuzzled more on my neck, and then I felt his canines coming out, feeling the pointy ends of it against my skin.Then again, Ajax let out a protesting growl, and I felt the hand on my waist loosen a bit.“I am sorry about that. Ajax was just too excited… did he hurt you?” Raven looked at me, but did not dare to move away from on top of me.“H
Chapter 39 – Don’t Give Me To ThemAntheia’s POVWhen I woke up, Alpha Raven was no longer on the bed, after I did my morning routine, I walked down the stairs and headed to the kitchen as my stomach grumbled in hunger. I found the Alpha in the dining area with another book on his hand, which reminds me of my first day in the pack, he was like that too, eating and with a book. Well now, it is different for I feel really belonged in here already.“Good morning” I uttered. The kitchen helpers moved when they saw me and immediately gave me my food, serving it on the table.“Oh, you are awake. I did not wake you up anymore coz I thought you would want more sleep.” He replied, closing the book and placing it down on the table.I inhaled the aroma of the bacon and pancakes, along with the maple syrup and in an instant, my mouth watered. Ah, I just so love breakfast.
Chapter 87 – Her Home and BelovedThe Rossathorn Pack easily found Mindor and extracted the truth from him. He was the only remaining person alive who knew the truth from that night Luna Elena gave birth to the successor of Rossathorn. He revealed the truth, that it was Connor who ordered him to dispose of the child, but he kept her. However, despite the truth that he kept the child alive, the Rossathorn pack did not forgive him for the life he had given Antheia, the sufferings she had to endure at the hands of the alpha of Muggar pack. They let him live and his family, but in misery. They had become low workers of the pack, working in the fields and mountains owned by Rossathorns. The fate of Mindor and his pack had been known to Alpha Raven who had once put them in misery for what they did to Antheia. But he never found out the reason why. He assumed that Mindor had a great debt to pay to the Rossathorns, and Jane indeed had done a great job of keeping the truths from the public. No
Chapter 86 - DNA Match“Elena.” Luna Elena’s father, Arnold called to her but she was not listening. She had left him on her table for a few minutes while he sorted some papers to be passed to the advisors of the pack after her signature and approval of them. “Elena, I have been calling for you. What are you looking at?” Arnold looked out the window as well when he noticed the shaken expression of Luna Elena. And in an instant, his eyes narrowed at Antheia’s back and the bold red laurel marking on her back.“Who is she? She bears the Rossathorn’s mark. I do not recognize her being a part of our family.” Arnold said not being able to recognize Antheia since it was her back that was turned to him.“She is just a guest.” Luna Elena said.“No outsider of this family bears the same mark. Where is she from? Is it real or a tattoo to mimic the Rossathorn’s crest?” Arnold inquired, also surprised to see someone with the same mark. He remembers that his wife, Luna Elena’s mother also bore the
Chapter 85 - Revealed BirthmarkJane led the way to the backyard where Luna Elena was already waiting for them and watching over Jane’s kids and two of their nieces playing together. It was just the three of them, Jane, Luna Elena, and Antheia, because they did not want to attract unnecessary attention to the young lady which may cause an uproar of speculations especially since Antheia has a resemblance to the young Elena. They wanted to investigate quietly and even though it may seem rude and unright to investigate Antheia without her knowledge, they still chose to proceed without letting her know because they did not want to bother the young lady with their speculations. Not until they have proven and made a positive conclusion. As they settled down in their seats and enjoyed their tea and salads with some light chicken dishes, the conversation was light and was mainly about Rossathorn pack and how the once barren backyard turned into one that is filled with different kinds of flowe
Chapter 84 - Invite Her“Speculations,” Luna Elena uttered sighing even though she was considering the possibilities of the things that her sister Jane had said. She rested her back against her chair and stared at nowhere on her wooden table.“Then give me permission to prove it to you,” Jane said and Luna Elena looked at her.“Sister, you already went beyond without my permission and yet now you are asking for permission?” Luna Elena sarcastically smirked. “Just for formality.” Jane replied.“What do you need?” the Luna asked.“Invite her again here. For a cup of tea perhaps?” Jane suggested“Why?”“We need her DNA, Elena. That is the most guaranteed way to prove that she does not belong to our family, or if she does. You and her.” Jane said and the Luna was about to protest again but Jane already spoke first, cutting her off.“I am not trying to put your hopes up, Elena. It is just to make sure.”“Fine. Send her an invite.” Luna Elena said.“Got it.” Jane uttered feeling accomplish
Chapter 83 - Jane’s InvestigationJane told Luna Elena what she had learned about Antheia. She did her own research on Muggar Pack, the Alpha and Luna of the Muggar Pack that raised Antheia, and what happened to Antheia before she turned eighteen. She found out about Antheia being a daughter of a slut of the Alpha of Muggar Pack and that she lived like a servant to the Alpha’s family until she was disposed to the traders which placed her in the auction where Raven had found her, which then later after a few months, the traders and people behind the auction were arrested, and punished. Jane, as a blood born Rossathorn, wherein their family and generation were known to be great spies and investigators, let her curiosity about Antheia lead her to all those information. But now she faces a dead end. She was not able to find the reason or the cause as to why Antheia bears a similar mark to a blood born Rossathorn. Jane also investigated the members of the Rossathorn family if they have a c
Chapter 82 - The Pain of Losing A MateOnce the chief maid left the room and the doors closed, Jane spoke, “You have got a pretty tattoo right there.”“Huh?” Antheia reacted, not knowing yet what Jane was talking about.“Your tattoo, at the back of your shoulder, can I see it?” Jane said.Antheia turned her back to her and fixed her robe, pushing down a sleeve to reveal the back of her shoulder which held her birthmark as she said, “Oh, this one? It is not a tattoo. I do not know. I have had it since I was a kid and I noticed that it also grew as I grew up.”Jane had her eyes locked on the birthmark, she knows it because she has it too but it was just a very little mark on her, it was also fading and not very visible, however, on her sister Luna Elena, it was located at the side of her abdomen, very evident and larger, a symbol of the first born Rossathorn and a rightful successor of the pack. “It is pretty. Is it some sort of a birthmark?” Jane uttered.“Probably. I am not sure. I r
Chapter 81 - Red Laurel MarkingAntheia’s eyes graced the portraits decorating the walls of the corridor. She does not recognize any of them yet, until the last portrait adorned with gold frames, it was Luna Elena in her middle twenties when she was appointed to succeed the Rossathorn pack and became officially the Luna. “This is Luna Elena.” she guessed and Jane confirmed.“She is. She became the Luna that day and led the pack.” Jane replied.“I did not see the Alpha of Rossathorn Pack,” Antheia asked curiously.“He is gone. His name was Connor. He died from a disease, already more than a decade ago/” Jane replied.“Oh.” Antheia thought, and a realization came into her head, “They do not have children?” she asked as she remembered some gossip she heard at the hall earlier when some people around her were talking about Luna Elena not having a child, a successor, hence the elders of Rossathorn Pack are in disarray, deciding which among the close relatives, a blood born Rossathorn, wou
Chapter 80 - Meeting Her“So, are you going to meet her or not?” Jane uttered, pulling her sister Luna Elena out of her reverie. Luna Elena looked at her and asked, “Where was she from again?”“She is the mate of Raven Lanford from Kingston Pack.” Jane answered and Luna Elena just nodded lightly before Jane led the way among the crowd toward where Antheia was rooted.Antheia smiled when she saw the approaching Luna Elena and Jane.“Greetings to you, Luna Elena.” Antheia uttered with a warm smile which the former was not able to reciprocate for she was still baffled and surprised at the resemblance the young lady has with her features. Luna Elena did not speak nor acknowledge the greeting from Antheia, until Jane cleared her throat. “Oh thank you, dear. Are you enjoying the party?” Luna Elena asked.“Yes, yes. The desserts were really great, especially the strawberries and cheesecakes” Antheia replied. And when another bowl of strawberries was being served to the table, and refilling
Chapter 79 - Luna Elena; A Glimpse of Her Past“Yes, but not Crowden, that is Raven. Crowden was away, and we figured I was mistaken to be Crowden’s mate, so he said, I could just come here instead with Raven on his behalf.” Antheia explained, as instructed by her mate if anyone asks about them and the mix up.“Oh, that is fine. The two lead the Kingston Pack side by side anyway.” Jane said and took a sip from her wine as she looked around to look for her sister Luna Elena, hoping that she was already done talking to some people.“I’m sorry, may I ask where the restroom is?” Antheia asked when she felt her urinary bladder needed a relief.“Go straight to the right, there will be a door that will lead to the restrooms,” Jane replied, pointing behind Antheia the direction of the restroom.“Thank you.” Antheia placed down the saucer and was about to turn around but stopped when Jane added, “I will wait for you here, alright? I want you to meet Elena.” and the former just then nodded in r