Elaine "What the hell is that bitch doing here?" My annoyance at Megan's presence in our home was undeniable with the way my face flushed. Just hearing her name stirred something inside me, igniting a surge of rage that reached the depths of my being. I clenched my fists so tightly they began to shake, consumed by an anger that I struggled to contain. Tristan appeared surprised as well, as if completely unaware of the unfolding situation. He froze in place, his gaze fixed on the maid who bowed her head after she spoke. Suddenly, we heard some steps echoing in the hallway and saw Megan emerge at the door with her trademark innocent facade. I found the sight utterly repulsive because I knew the real her. Megan was the source of every chaos in my life and she was far from being blameless and innocent. As Megan caught sight of us, she instinctively placed a hand over her chest. She looked like she was about to cry and offered an apologetic look that I found insincere and fake. “F
The omega nodded and rushed to fulfill my demands. At this point, Megan chose to resort to pathetic tactics. She began to cry with obviously fake tears. I kind of expected that Megan would pull such cards from under her sleeve so it didn’t surprised me at all. “I came here with good intentions. I don’t know what the Luna was trying to say.”Tristan held her back and tried to comfort her. meanwhile , I continued with my attacks.“You came here to mock me. I’m not as dumb as you think, Megan. Just wait for a moment until that maid brings out the truth. I’m sure your mask will fall off your face.”Megan panicked and raised her voice.“There are no cameras at the pool. So, please stop and don’t try to smear me.”My anger flared up once again, making my breaths shallow and quick. I felt the urge to yell at her immediately, but Tristan stepped in, grabbing Megan's arms and pulling her away.“Rest for tonight, Megan. Your body and mind need that after what happened.”Megan put on that fake
ElaineThe message came as a huge surprise. I didn't have the habit of giving out my number, so I was pretty sure Trevor got mine from another wolf.As I read the text message over and over again, I remembered how he jumped into the water to save me without thinking twice. I tried to squeeze my brain, trying to remember who Trevor was, but I failed. He sounded like he knew me on a deep, personal level, and yet my mind didn't recognize him. Do I really know him? Or is he just one of those people who wanted to manipulate and take advantage of my position as the Luna of Wolfsilver Pack?And yet, I could feel that he wasn’t a fraud. I felt his sincerity when he checked up on me. His eyes could never lie. I could swear that I felt his genuine care for me.Somehow, there’s a feeling inside of me that no matter what, I should offer my utmost gratitude to him. I owed him my life. If not for him, I would be dead by now. So, accepting his invitation to
ElaineTristan had done it again. He made a total fool of me again.I tried to take my mind off what happened and focus on my driving, but it was a bit hard. I remembered Tristan's text last night, about how he begged me to give him time to explain himself. Was everything a joke to him? Did he think my time and attention were worthless?I began to question myself on what I saw in him that made me head over heels in love, as Liz described me to be. Because honestly, I couldn't see any desirable qualities in him. Was it his looks and position? Nah, I wasn't the kind of woman who would fall for that. Kindness and thoughtfulness? Definitely off the chart considering how he left me to drown in the pool last night. I was sure it wasn't faithfulness or fidelity either, as he was proud to parade his mistress for everyone to see. So, what could it be possibly? What did I see in Tristan that made me fall for him?At the back of my mind, something was telling me not to worry about it anymore, as
ElaineI spun around to see Megan's pouting face, and I felt annoyance simmering inside me. Tristan stood beside her, frowning. I was stunned to see him upset and a thought echoed in my mind. Wait, was he jealous? I couldn't help but scoff. If ever, he didn’t have the rights. First, I didn’t do anything wrong and second, he denounced this right when he had an affair with Megan. Also, the memory of him leaving me waiting earlier for no reason flooded back, fueling my irritation even more.Ugh, the nerve of this guy! “Your husband is waiting for your explanation, Luna Elaine. You seemed having a great time with this gentleman here.” Megan wore a smug expression as if she had won something, but I refused to let her have that satisfaction. She was clearly accusing me of doing something inappropriate and I needed to address the situation delicately, lest it escalate further. I took a deep breath, trying to maintain my composure despite the frustration bubbling within. With a chuckle, I
ElaineI tried my best to stay calm as I faced my cheating husband. His frustration was evident in his contorted expression, with a few of his veins bulging from his neck. He glared at me, his hands trembling while still gripping my arm. I forced myself to take a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts in the middle of all of this. Tristan’s anger was way out of line. I should be the one who should be angry because of everything he did. And yet, here I was in a situation where Tristan was the one demanding an explanation. Really, huh? Where did he get all the nerves to act like a victim after everything he put me through? "Let me go, will you?" I demanded as I turned to him. We stared each other down, facing each other’s resolve, but I refused to be intimidated by him."No, I won’t," Tristan raised his voice, "Especially after what you did back there. What’s that all about, huh?"The sound he made while talking was almost like he was growling at me. Tristan looked like he was abou
ElaineI woke up with a huge smile on my face, pleased by the scenery outside my window. The morning's peace and quietness filled me with satisfaction. Not having to deal with Tristan at the start of the day gave me an unexpected sense of freedom and comfort, something I never realized could be so refreshing. Feeling content, I washed up in the hotel's bathroom, humming along to my favorite song.I checked my phone afterward. The smile vanished instantly seeing tons of messages from Tristan. I opened one, and immediately regretted it as it read its content.“Where are you? Who are you with? I’m getting worried here.” I rolled my eyes, annoyed by his pretense. I knew he only cared for his mistress, and his treatment of me was just a game. I tossed the phone into my bag and scoffed. "I'm not gonna fall for that anymore."Disregarding Tristan’s messages, I decided to forget everything and avoid ruining my day. I headed to the hotel’s restaurant and ordered a fancy meal. When it arrive
Elaine"Not again," I muttered to myself, taking a deep breath. This usual scene, one I never wished to see again, always managed to find its way back to me. It was as if Tristan and Megan were tied into my life that I could never get away from and honestly, it was draining all the patience I had in me. Tristan's odd stares always got on my nerves. He had this passionate gaze that contradicted his actions, but I no longer believed in those looks. His words also stated otherwise. It was as if the only thing constant to him were his lies.“Luna Elaine! We’ve been worried sick about you!!” Megan’s tone was dripping with false concern. Seriously, was she some kind of leech? She always seemed to attach herself to my husband whenever he went. Well, it wasn't that I was jealous or something. I couldn’t care less, to be honest. I just knew that trouble was brewing whenever she was around."Oh, it’s you again. Have you moved here already? You always seem to be around Wolfsilver," I uttered sa
ElaineI spent the whole day happily with Trevor. There was nothing more fulfilling than having him by my side. His presence brought me so much joy and a reason to fight. His love became a new hope for me. How could I let anything destroy us? We spent our time watching a movie, being cozy under a thick blanket and snacks he personally made. I feel like the world belongs to us.But there was one thing that I couldn’t get rid of my head.That was the reality of me being fated to another and I couldn't seem to do anything about it.At least, for now.“Are you okay?” Trevor asked as he wrapped his other arm around my shoulders. “Yeah. Why do you ask?” I responded calmly, not hinting that something was off with me. “You’re more quiet than usual.” Trevor worriedly stated. He paused the movie we were watching and focused his attention on me. I tried to let him know what happened at the mating ritual. But seeing his sweet smile made me unable to express my words. How could I let myself br
TristanEver since the mating ritual, Elaine had taken over my thoughts like a parasite.Each day, my instincts became stronger. I couldn’t stop thinking about her, no matter how hard I tried not to. I couldn’t think of anything else except for her. It felt impossible to live my life while holding back these feelings. I never knew being away from my mate could be this difficult.Every second that passed made me want her even more.“What is she doing now? Is she with Trevor? Does she think about me the way I think about her?” I whispered to myself in the office.After the ritual, I could never feel calm again. Sitting still without her near me was impossible. Whenever I thought of Elaine, my mind felt broken. I couldn’t focus. I couldn’t act right. The bond between us was so strong it controlled everything I did.I wanted to be with Elaine so badly that I would do anything to make it happen. I gritted my teeth as frustration filled me. I had no ideas left to win her over. And the thou
Elaine“You must be starving now. I made you breakfast,” Trevor said as he placed the tray on the empty nightstand.I greeted him with a smile and warmed by his kind gesture. He sat on the bedside and revealed the food he had prepared. The tray held freshly made pancakes drizzled with honey syrup, a pile of crispy bacon, and two sunny-side-up eggs. To pair with the meal, Trevor had included a glass of orange juice and water.“That’s too much, Trevor,” I said with a smile as I looked at the spread he had made.Trevor shook his head lightly.“Looks just right to me,” he replied with a playful tone. “Anyway… how are you feeling?” His warm hand covered mine as he gently stroked it, waiting for my response.“I feel better now,” I replied, though my mind was still preoccupied with a strange dream I had earlier. Suddenly, panic shot through my body as a thought hit me.“What time is it?”Trevor glanced at his wristwatch. “It’s 9:30,” he answered.I leaped out of bed in a flurry of panic and
ElaineWalking down the aisle toward the man of my dreams, I couldn’t imagine this day being any more perfect. The eyes of the lovely guests were all on me. Their bright smiles lit up their faces. The joy of this day radiated through everyone in the garden.I still couldn’t fully grasp the reality. I was finally going to marry the man of my dreams. As they say, things are sweeter the second time around. It would be my second marriage but this time, I would be married out of love.Happiness enveloped me as I reached the end of the red carpet. At that moment, I knew all the sacrifices had been worth it. I had finally reached the peak of life. I could hardly wait.But then, something strange caught my attention and made me restless. Trevor wasn’t facing me. Perhaps he was crying and didn’t want to show it to everyone. The thought made me smile.I was about to call out his name when he turned around. My jaw dropped, and my lips trembled as I saw a different face. My body’s immediate react
TrevorTwo hours had passed, but still, there were no signs of Elaine and Liz. The mating ritual didn’t usually take this long. It was just a matter of moments to see who your fated mate was. Two hours had been more than enough time for a lot to happen. Deep down, I couldn’t help but feel anxious about the outcome.My body couldn’t stay still. I paced back and forth inside our apartment, waiting for them to tell me I could fetch them. I constantly glanced and hoped to see a message from Elaine or Liz coming out of the screen.But as the seconds passed, there was still none. I pulled out my phone and checked for missed calls or messages, but the empty inbox only added to my frustration. I heaved a deep sigh. I had waited long enough to expect at least an update, but I heard nothing from either.“Should I follow her?” I asked my wolf, almost ready to drive into the place myself.“Don’t be impatient. Relax, Trevor,” he responded calmly.My heart raced, my instincts screaming that someth
Elaine“What do you mean?” Holding my tightened chest, I could barely manage to ask. Neeya’s words made no sense. My head spun as I tried to understand her. But when I looked down, I saw blood dripping from my mouth and pooling on the floor. I coughed hard, more blood coming out, and fear filled my mind.This couldn’t be real. My chest hurt more, and my breathing became faster. I needed answers, and I needed them now.“How can a simple rejection spiel kill?” I added. Neeya took a deep breath before answering. “It will, if your wolf power is like mine.”Her words were calm and sounded convincing. Yet still, it was still hard to process. Wolf power like hers? What did she mean?My head spun as none of her words made sense. I placed my fingers on the side of my head and massaged it. I wanted to ask more questions, but the tightening in my chest and the stabbing pain that came out of nowhere held me back. Perhaps sensing my weakened state, Neeya continued to shed some light.“I am not a
ElaineWhat I thought was the end between Tristan and me turned out to be the start of my own misery. Seeing Tristan standing right in front of me made me believe that the moon goddess was treating me unfairly. It felt like she was playing favorites, and I was the one she cared for the least.Why else would she make me cross paths with him again? Why would she tie us together for the rest of our lives? It was as if she wanted to see me suffer, to remind me that no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t escape his grasp. My heart felt heavy, and the pain was impossible to ignore.Tristan was silently watching me cry. No words could express how furious I was at every living creature. Life hadn’t been kind, and now they had dealt me the final blow. I was falling apart in front of Tristan. Perhaps that was enough to make him stay rooted in place.“I can never accept this, Neeya. Not now, not in the future, not any day of my life.”I wiped the tears that kept pouring down like a stream. Sinc
TristanI despised myself for setting foot in this boring place. Why had I let my foolish inner thoughts take over? And wouldn’t it have been insane if someone caught me there, knowing I had a wife?Until now, I didn’t even know what I was doing here. In fact, I had my means not to participate. Everyone knew I wasn’t a bachelor Alpha. That means my body wouldn’t be as receptive to the effects of the mate bond as long us I would keep the council informed. And yet, here I was. It was like I was put in a trance that convinced me that something good would happen tonight.As if I cared. I didn’t understand why I allowed this part of me to win and dragged me to a place I knee I didn’t even enjoy. The polished floor reflected my image at me, and I couldn’t believe how much effort I’d put into witnessing such nonsense. My plain black suit and red necktie mocked me in the reflection. It did nothing but remind me how low I had sunk tonight.“SHALL WE START?” a loud voice rose above the murmurs
Elaine"How could this be possible?” I whispered to myself. My hand trembled as it covered my mouth. “It can’t be.”Tears spilled from my eyes and streamed relentlessly down my cheeks. I took a shaky step closer and my hand fell away from my lips.Is this real? I asked myself. Another step forward would confirm my fear. As I looked again, my lips quivered uncontrollably.“Why does it have to be you!?”My mind resisted the truth. I already rejected the idea of someone’s soul being tied to mine. Let alone, to be tied with him. I forced myself to take another step. I inhaled deeply and closed my eyes. I pulled the air around me into my lungs. My instincts confirmed it. I couldn’t lie to myself any longer.Seeing the wolf in front of me, there was no denying it anymore.I broke down, collapsing to my knees as sobs wracked my body. I didn’t understand. I refused to understand. Of all the werewolves on this continent, why did it have to be him? Why did destiny insist on binding us like an i