Chapter 42 – Boys Will Always Be Boys
Antheia’s POV
When 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 47 - A PreparationAntheia's POVI was instructed by Raven to wait for Finary here in my room with Lea as he went to do some stuff and prepare for the party tonight. I have not seen my dress yet, but I believe Finary and ehr ladies would do a good job. I just hope the fitting is proper since they never came anymore to check my sizes."Do you know where the party will be held?" I asked Lea as she blow dried my hair since I just finished my shower in preparation for the upcoming team of Finary to fix me up."I am not sure, but my mate uttered a place called Binary Hall in the city, it will be hosted by the Alpha of Jadumir Pack." she replied though I have no idea what is the Jadumir pack and who their Alpha is."And that will be attended by Alphas and other werewolves from different packs, right?""Yeah... You look worried again, the Alpha will not leave you alone there."
Chapter 48 - You Want More?Antheia’s POVI stared in front of the mirror and I cannot believe the reflection staring back at me.“You look so pretty, darling.” Miss Finary said, holding my shoulder and looking at me through the mirror. I never thought I could look like this, as if they all did a magic trick and turned me into a beautiful swan.I ran my hands on the royal blue dress and though I am a bit uncomfortable with the deep V neckline of the dress since I am not used to it, I guess it still looks good on me. The make up artist tied my hair in a messy yet stylish bun, leaving a few strands beside my face, the dress also has a low open back, and I am hoping the venue would not be cold or else I will be shivering with my exposed skin.&l
Chapter 49 - Challenged: Purloin FightAntheia’s POVI am like a cave man staring in awe at the tall buildings and establishments shining with lights that we are passing by. This is the city. We are in the city right now and there are a lot of cars and buildings, the streets were filled with busy people, and there were no forests and trees around, it is a total different from the mountain. Since I was locked up when I was a child, I never had the chance to see places like this.“Do you like it here?” Raven spoke and my eyes were torn from the place and averted to him.“Yeah. I like the many lights… but… it looks busy, and noisy, there are too much cars going around. I think the mountain region is more peaceful than places like this.” I replied.
Chapter 50 - Horror of the PastAntheia’s POV“The letter of invitation will arrive in a few days to inform you about the time and death, well for the location, it will be in the east region, surely you already know that Crowden.” Anna said and here I am still puzzled at what was happening.“This is not going to happen.” Raven said sternly but Anna gave him a sweet smile.“Oh love, you know the rules. It will happen.” she replied and I saw how Raven’s jaw clenched.Looks like I have no choice here now, whatever it is, I have no other choice but to accept it or I will lose my mate, and my life.I looked at Anna in the eyes, Fines already had given me a full control ove
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