Chapter 38 – Mark Me
Antheia’s POV
Knowing 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 40 – Crowden Lanford Antheia’s POV I felt a heavy weight on top of me so I woke up and I found the Alpha squeezing me on the bed. “Have you been sleeping all day?” Alpha Raven asked and I yawned, nodding. “I had nothing to do. Finary took my measurements and said they would make me my dress ready for the Friday night.” I replied. His lips found their way up to my jaw, travelling to my neck as I glanced at the window and saw that the sky had already turned red and orange. The sun is setting again and indeed, all I did was sleep, and yeah eat and read books. Well, I am learning a lot from reading, not just with fiction books but I have shifted to read some werewolf history books as well. “Do you want to do something?” he asked, still placing light kisses on my neck, nibbling and inhaling my scent. I could sense that he badly wants to bite me there already and mark me, but like he said, I
Chapter 41 – What Is That Place?Antheia’s POV“Again, what are you doing here?” Raven asked his brother. But where does he live? And I have never seen him here in the pack house, should he not be living here as well? Or was he on a long mission somewhere?“Don’t you think it is time?” Crowden said, raising an eyebrow at his brother, and I do not understand what they are talking about.Raven glanced at me for a moment before answering his brother.“We will talk about this later in the office.”Crowden’s eyebrows creased and he looked at me then back to Raven.“She does not know? You did not tell her?”Now, they are putting me in a confused state.“Do I need to know something?” I asked hesitantly, wondering if there is something Raven was hiding from me.“Nothing.” Raven said bu
Chapter 42 – Boys Will Always Be BoysAntheia’s POVWhen the dark veil of the night came above us, a loud voice came calling for us again.“Come down now love birds. Dinner is ready!” It was Crowden.“Love birds.” I chuckled and continued, “Two were the ones named after birds. Those scavengers. I wonder why your parents named you that way?”“My mom’s name was Wren. It was also a name of a bird, so maybe he named us as Raven and Crowden.”“Especially that you two are twins, looking alike, your hair were both jet black, just the fact that you are… deadly makes it somehow related to how ravens and crows feast on dead bodies. But is Crowden is like that as well? I mean… it is evident on you that… you can kill, you can be ruthless, but for Crowden he looks softer?” I wondered.“Hmm. Crowden? He
Chapter 43 – Scaredy CatAntheia’s POVIt was already 8:30 PM when the kitchen and dining area was thoroughly cleaned up thanks to the helpers, and after our freshen up routines, we all huddled up in the living area at where the television is at.Crowden held the remote and started scrolling and I have noticed the smirk playing on its lips. Beta Lufin came handing us our bowls of popcorn, each one for him and Crowden and one for both me and Raven.“What are we going to watch?” I asked Crowden while Raven sat beside me, he pulled me and lifted my waist up as he settled me on his lap and I held the popcorn in front of me so we can both have a grab of it.“Are you a scaredy cat girly?” Crowden asked.“Hm? No. For the years I have lived in the dark? I think I have already befriended everything that lurks in it.” I replied, and Crowden looked at me with a p
Chapter 44 – Antheia: Taming the BeastAntheia’s POVMorning came and it was a surprise that Raven was not yet up. It is already 8 AM and he is still sound asleep, When usually, he always gets up before the sun fully shines. I carefully moved out of the bed and wore by house slippers, walking on my tiptoes to the bathroom, minding not to wake him up from his deep slumber. It is a sight to see him like that, fully resting without him worrying of the pack and other problems.Did the horror film knocked him out? Jeez, that would be crazy.I brushed my teeth and washed my face and skipped my bath since I do not want to wake him up with the shower sound, or maybe I am too lazy to shower. I brushed my hair a bit and worked it on a french fishtail braid.When I am done, I quietly closed the door and made my way out of the room, striding to descend the stairs and walked towards the kitchen for a breakf
Chapter 45 – The FarmAntheia’s POVAfter breakfast, Raven went to supervise the training of the pack warriors in the training gym, and Raven remained in the Alpha’s office who knows who what he is doing there, probably reading some non fiction books again since he should not be seen by others who does not know about their switch with his twin. As I have heard from them earlier, they willAnd as for me, I refused to remain in the pack house again for the whole day and while Raven has not yet fixed my work in the town library and at the foster care, I asked permission from him if I can go with Lea in a nearby pig farm for a while, and surprisingly, he allowed me! He might have noticed how bored I am staying in the pack house already, watching, reading, and eating.When we arrived at the farm, I saw the workers carrying sacks of pig foods towards a one story building, and on the other side was a l
Chapter 46 – A Farewell For NowAntheia’s POV“I thought you will go back tonight?” I uttered as I found Crowden on the couch of the Alpha’s office, and Raven on his leather swivel chair, eyeing me having that expression like he wants to ask something.“I have to look at some matters so… but I will come back again girly, do not miss me too much.” Crowden chuckled and stood up, opening his arms and wrapped me in a tight and warm hug which I also returned since he was fun to be with and I kind of felt comfortable to be around him.However, seems that my mate is a bit possessive since we heard him let out a suppressed growl on his chest, so we pulled away and Crowden chuckled“I am going to miss you, no one would be laughing out loud in the house again, and make fun of Raven.” I grinned and then glanced at Raven who gave me a frowning reaction.
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