~Lily~ The day went by all too fast, well to me it was very slow with my heart beating real fast when anyone closed in on me. The thoughts lingered there that he might be the one and it kept me at the edge at all times, making me pretty uncomfortable. It was prayers answered when the session was finally over and we could finally go back and relax a whole lot since it was the weekend. “So what exactly are we going to start with?” Molly asked giddily, definitely not as tired as I was right now. It wasn’t easy training with your heart at your back, beating and painting real fast not only from the heated training session which was getting real hard as the days advanced. “Anything at all.” I gave a brief answer, knowing for certain that I was a lost course when it comes to things like this. She was my first actual friend who wasn’t supposed to be a brother and ideas for anything fun shouldn’t be expected from me. “Okay okay, you are only excused since it’s our
~Lily~ It was as fun as I heard it to be and all the games Molly planned were so good and entertaining that it became more like a tight competition at one point. As the time went by, more and more I let down my guard as I gave it my all. We stayed up and chatted well late into the night. Our voices freely danced around the room while we focused on just the two of us and I was grateful we didn’t have any extra discussions about anyone else. We finally slept off with the liberty to wake up anytime since we don’t have to come in early to train or to see his face. “Are you hungry?” I stared at her with my eyes wide gaped as I held back the little laughter that almost immediately slipped out. “You don’t think it’s too early for that, since we aren’t going anywhere today?” I made sure to talk a lot slower so she could understand that we weren’t in a hurry. Definitely not her fault if she just woke up with her hands still on her face trying to rub the sle
~Lily~ “And we can always have a new leader concerning our stressful weeks.” She muttered with her back at me as she now stood in front of the door and twisted the knob to push it open. “We are having a new leader?” He sounded more surprised than I was and took the opposite of the question out of my lips. “What are you doing here?” I spitted out, staring at the once confused face now turned to a small Wolfy smile. “Came to get you, just because we haven’t been going recently to our usual place doesn't mean we put a stop to it.” He put up a frightful look, looking past Molly and straight at me. Thought that was on hold since we don’t have the usual family dinners because dad wasn’t around and beside the pack house is quite full, we can just have dinner with different onlookers trooping in because they weren’t aware. There also wasn’t any need for that, at least not now when I could stay with Molly and be far from anywhere and anyone he could easily re
~Cameroon’s pov~ “And we can always have a new leader concerning our stressful weeks.” Whoever said that muttered deeply like they were either in regrets or pain. No doubt it was Molly since it was her room and my very try to ask if anything was wrong got answered with silence as she walked away backing me. It wasn’t my first time in Lee’s room as I sat there making sure she wore something decent enough. We got out soon enough and just like before walked our way down to the local pub. “Should I be worried or this is the new normal?” I asked, my eyes racing all over her body to check if she was really fine. I mean we all know her to love food but with the way she’s eating right now, I think I should be worried and ask all the right questions before she bucks away. “Apparently this is breakfast. We slept late and woke up pretty late so deal with it.” She spoke hurriedly with her mouth full. I sat still and allowed her enjoy her food or rather munc
~Lily~ ‘Let’s think it through Lee.’ Raya’s voice wasn’t gentle and after all these days of not saying anything, acting like she wasn’t there even when I knew she was there. I didn’t stop one bit, letting my anger take control as I walked hurriedly after running off the lane from the local pub immediately I stepped out in fury. I was angry but it was clear now after Molly’s explanation that he only was playing with me, maybe probably plotting something more embarrassing for me. ‘Not now Raya. You freaking kept me quiet when I needed answers. I know you heard what Molly told us, so I’m going to put an end to this.’ I wasn’t relenting, allowing my present emotion to take a kind of his own and lead me straight into his office where I could tell him to stop all this playing and just straight right into whatever it is he wanted to do. I felt her hesitate a bit which was never ever so but apparently strange things started happening when Jaden started all this. ‘I
~ Jaden~ I couldn’t miss that scent for anything, I knew she was out there, standing and waiting as her sweet savouring scent lingered a lot. Normally I would be disturbed and my alarms on alert as Lily coming here wouldn’t ever be good news. But now things were so different, I knew it and I still didn’t mind at all. I waited patiently for her to enter. I knew she would, she was standing face to face with me right now and I could guess why she was here. “Lily sit.” I made myself clear as whatever she was saying wasn’t registering. I didn’t want to understand or even hear her but I knew where this all was going. “I’m fine here.” She was so sure, I could hear all the anger in her rolling of her tongue as she definitely didn’t feel comfortable with me. I let her be after staring at the empty seat for a couple minutes. It was all crazy and I knew it all too well. Who changes actions in a matter of days? I can’t be thinking of wanting her out of my life and this pack
~Jaden~ A week had passed after Kade brought in the new message to me. I hadn’t stepped foot outside my office for seven good days now. I was plotting, planning and looking at every fallout point. Kade handled the other aspect and inspected their training and also taught them quick moves that could come in handy. It was already spread throughout the pack and while others were pumped up to finally put an end to whatever this was and return back to the respective packs, my mama did what was most important to her and made sure we sent a note back to her mate. It was looking promising, noting that the fear I knew that lingered somewhere in their minds weren’t all too visible and shouldn’t be an issue to us. I was quite invested and while this has never happened before, my mind kept racing forth and back that I had to ask for reports every time of the day before being able to focus. “Go on, I need detailed reports and don’t hurry about it.” I relaxed back i
~Lily~ Days quickly turned into weeks and the smile I thought I had lost had found its rightful place on my face again. I was pissed at first that I didn’t get what I wanted because of Kade but hearing the news he brought made me make peace with it first. It was more important and definitely what we all needed. Maybe this was rolling on Jaden and thinking he had time to play around was why he did all that? Literally any excuse was fine by me as I left them to quickly pass on the news to Molly. Now it was a complete week and we still hadn’t seen him or heard from him. Well except, the messages he sends through his beta. “You sure are ready to fight?” Nova voiced out after commenting on my hair for the third time today. “Would be a waste after all this training not to, don’t you think?” Of course it crossed my mind multiple times if I was going to fight and lend a helping hand to the one person that never saw me as family or one of their kind.
~Jaden~ We're sprawled out on the lush, dewy grass, the cool blades tickling my skin. Lily's back is against my chest, her hands on mine, which are relaxed on her lap. The night sky is a canvas of bright, vivid twinkling stars that are reflecting on the lake, and I feel a sense of wonder wash over me.I nuzzle my face into the curve of Lily's neck, inhaling the sweet scent of her skin. I feel a surge of excitement and happiness, and I smile, unable to contain my emotions."Molly," Lily says suddenly, her voice barely above a whisper.I sigh heavily, feeling a sting of guilt. "She lied to both of us," I mutter. "That bitch."Lily giggles. "Oh no, she was actually telling the truth to me," she says, her voice filled with amusement. "Well, except for the part about the lake, but yeah... She said good things about you. And she told me that you love me very much."I'm speechless, but then I laugh and plant a soft kiss at the base of Lily's neck. She shudders, breathing heavily agains
~Lily~ The twilight sky is a mixture of pinks and purples, the calm lake reflecting its serene beauty like a mirror. I sit on the bench, my heart racing with excitement and anticipation, but also a hint of anxiousness, like a butterfly fluttering in my chest.To be honest, Molly really placed me on the right track because I have almost forgotten the good moments Jaden and I have had together. I actually... want him. And I am very capable of giving him a second chance because of that.I pluck nervously at the hem of my dress, my fingers twitching with restless energy. Suddenly, I can hear footsteps, and now so accurately by the scent, I can tell it's not Jaden."Hey," Nova says, coming to stand in front of me with a smile on his face.He settles beside me, his weight causing the bench to creak softly. And lets out a deep, nervous sigh that draws my full attention to him."What are you doing here?""You..." He looks at me. "I'm here for you.""Oh!" I exclaim, shocked by his admission.
~Jaden~ I pace back and forth across my room, my footsteps echoing off the walls as anxiety gnaws at my insides. I stare at my hands, which are shaking like leaves, and jam them into my pockets, as if trying to physically restrain them."Damnit!" I let out a deep, heavy sigh, feeling the weight of my worry and impatience settling in.It's been a long while since I've felt this anxious. And I'm not just anxious about my upcoming coronation – I'm anxious because of Lily.But...There's no doubt in my mind that she'll listen to Molly; she's her friend, after all. But what if Molly can't convince her?I try to convince myself that everything will work out, but my heart is racing like a runaway train, my breath coming in short, sharp gasps."Gosh, Jaden, calm down," I whisper a stern warning to myself, my voice barely audible over the sound of my own ragged breathing and clamping my hand over my racing heart.Suddenly, there's a light and careful knock on the door, and I feel my heart ski
~Molly~ As I walk through the corridor, the sound of laughter and chatter carries from the main sitting room, a stark contrast to my own grouchy mood. I'm surrounded by people who seem to have found their silver lining, and it's almost ridiculous how optimistic they are.Meanwhile, I'm just trying to make it through the day, fueled by my desire for a satisfying meal and a long nap.The servants are a whirlwind of activity, racing from one place to another as they prepare the castle for Jaden's coronation. To be honest, it's all anyone can talk about, and as I enter the sitting room, I'm greeted by the sight of Tyler and Cameron inspecting Jaden's crown, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.Approaching them, I plaster a bright, artificial smile on my face. "Hello," I wave at them, but they look at me like I'm an alien.Tyler's eyes narrow, his brow furrowed in a grim expression, as he mutters, "If you're looking for Jaden, he's at the garden with Kade." I sense a hin
~Lily~ I didn’t want for any arms to come grab like my heart was wanting right now. It was like my heart and head were wanting two different things and I’ll have to starve one. “I fully understand your standpoint and why you might want to reject him and sincerely I’ll ask you to do just that.” Molly uttered, turning me to face her as she had her hands on my shoulders, forcing me to face her. “You don’t think I should listen to him right?” It was different from when I was outside, shouting at the top of my lungs, screaming hard out all my pains. Now I was a lot calmer, the reality becoming so real that he was my mate and somehow I wasn’t so scared of it now that he wasn’t in front of me. It was like my heart already accepted it but my head was still trying to be very logical so we wouldn’t let the mate thing make me give in so quickly. “No, I don't think so. You have to protect yourself Lee.” Her eyes didn’t waver and she moved to hold my hands in h
~Lily~ I followed the scent wherever it went, as each step I took led me straight outside. I loved it and if it was some cologne or a soap thing then I’ll gladly ask for the bake so I could use it also. My nose carried me a few more steps outside as the scent was becoming stronger. It was like some hard drug and I could feel Raya drown in it and only her mumblings could be heard. We covered a few more steps and he was standing there, with a smile on his face and a bouquet in his hand. “Mate!” Raya screamed out loud in my head that I stood frozen again to the ground, the second tint today. The scent was intoxicating but I remained rooted to where I was. I just didn’t know what to do as Raya kept on chanting mate! Mate! And I wouldn’t lie I vent like running into his arms but I held myself back. I stayed there, refusing to take one more step as his eyes glowed and they looked so attractive that I wanted to have a close look. Like I could read up the
~Lily~ “Hey Molly, open up!” I banged for the third time on her door, trying to get her to talk to me. “Come on Molly! I heard what happened and I don’t think you should be Inside all alone.” I tried my luck again and the same response I got for all the times I knocked was the same answer I got. I continued banging and saying everything I could but they were all to no avail as she didn’t open up. It was even more shocking and surprising that everyone else in this wing obviously did hear me banging so hard but they didn’t even bulge or think to check on where the loud banging sounds were coming from. It wasn’t a futile effort as I didn’t get a response or even heard a sound from her room. Thoughts on if she was even there crossed my mind but there was actually nowhere else she could actually be. I decided to finally take my life and hating to go back upstairs I just went anywhere my legs could take me. It was still very much bright and it
~Lily~ The sudden tapping at the door came not so quickly. I went back up as Tyler suggested I should, and I waited for cam to come like he said he would pass on the information. It definitely took him long enough.. “Hey lollipop” he broke into my thoughts again, this time it felt more like he asked for permission first because I could wait for a while, like he was waiting for a response to give him a go ahead. My tongue went bland as he was just right there, like he was standing in my head and also like he took a chair to sit with the way he sounded so comfortable. “You're not going to talk? Are you not happy to see me? Or rather happy to hear my voice? He spoke softly again, ringing like rhythm in my ear just like when he mindlinked me immediately he got back. I wasn’t trying to waste time or anything, I was busy taking in every single detail of how he sounded so different this time around. Honestly it really didn’t feel like an invasion be
~Jaden~ “Have you seen her yet?” It was the third time I was asking Kade through the mindlink. I wanted to see her after all those hours without having to see her. “She’s fine, I learnt that she has been in her room since yesterday.” Kade responded, pretty much doing his best to cover up the tiredness in his voice. I know I made them come all the way back without stopping to rest after the h*ll of a suprise battle we gave them. I was more glad we didn’t lose anyone so my surprise party could go as planned as I wanted. “She wasn’t bored right?” A lot of questions still needed to be asked as I hadn’t set my eyes on her yet. “If she was then we’ll have to question Molly, won’t we? And talking about her, how’s it going there?” He asked, his voice turning to that of seriousness, definitely interested in whatever I had to say next concerning this issue. “The court session is about to start and her parents are going to be charged after they question her.