One year ago...
I could hear the clock ticking; its tick echoes in this silent and awkward room as another thirty minutes had passed to the point of boredom.
I was the one to invite him here, and all he could do was say nothing.
It seems nothing has changed.
We don't see eye to eye all the time, and I know he doesn't like being here, especially since I'm present. Being here alone with him makes him very uncomfortable.
Of course, when you hate someone, you want to get the fuck out, and that is what I'm going to do.
I invite him here to end this loveless relationship. I can't believe I had a thing for this fucker. Since we started dating when we were young teens, not once did he takes the initiative to hold my hand or kiss me. I have to demand those requests. On Valentine, he never gave me flowers. On our anniversary, he doesn't take me on dates; on my birthday, he says happy birthday and leaves.
I mean, am I that repulsive to look at?
Was I born ugly?
No, I considered myself beautiful. But that isn't what makes him hate me. He soon will be next in line to being the new leader, the new alpha of the Blue Moon Pack, and he needs a Luna by his side.
I thought I would be the one, but being born wolfless makes me less likely a candidate for that position. However, I was his Luna until the tragic day brought me back to the past. I had to prevent another mishap since I'd been given another chance. The first thing to do is break up with Dominic Eldings.
I was so blinded by love that I rather lose my sight than fall in love with him again.
Still...
I stared at him and couldn't help but study his perfection as a man—my dream guy.
Blonde hair almost the color of the warm sun, strong jawline with a shave five-o'clock shadow lingering, and sun-kiss tan skin that you could practically rub oil over his body to see that glow. Dominic flexed his biceps, and I couldn't help licking my lips.
God, he's so hot.
I shook my dirty mind and almost fought with my subconscious. I lean back against the chair as I glare at him.
"Why did you call me here, Calliope?" He asks with boredom in his tone.
I clench my fist under the table, preventing myself from punching the guy. Of course, it wouldn't hurt him since I don't have any wolf abilities, but it's the risk I'm willing to take to punch this fucker out.
I took deep breaths to calm my rage and flash a wry smile. "I call you here - alone - simply because you and I need a talk."
Dominic groan. "What is there to talk about? You and I will do a Blood Rite in two days to complete the mate bond. What more can you possibly talk about?"
God, he's already annoyed.
Since ancient times, the Blood Rite has been meant for wolves to find their mate and do a mate bond. It's like getting married, but instead of rings, we exchange our blood. He bites me, and I bite in return. He isn't too happy to be mated with a wolfless mate.
Dominic couldn't get out of this predicament because his parents were the ones who set us up in the first place.
On the first day, I was found in the forest alone, and I was a hungry and scared infant. Alpha Marcus, Dominic's dad, took me to his home.
Alpha Marcus and his mate, Luna Lisa, raised me as their own. I was happy to be with people who cared. That's when I met 10-year-old Dominic, and I had puppy love with him from that moment.
At first, I followed Dominic everywhere like a puppy; he didn't mind, but as we grew older and I became too clingy, he started to get annoyed. His parents found it cute. I cling to him since then and thus made us an item.
Well, I claimed us as an item; Dominic just found it a nuisance.
Now I turned eighteen, in two days when the moon is full, that is where the Moon Goddess blessed us with this matrimony.
In the past, it was the happiest moment of my life. As for Dominic, he felt as if his life was over.
During our times together, not once did he looks at me. We slept in separate bedrooms, and he's always busy trying to be the best alpha after his father steps down from his position.
Then I remembered that tragic day, during a rogue attack. Because I couldn't fight not having to shift, I was under house arrest. But I wouldn't say I liked Dominic fighting alone, and because of my foolishness, the rogues attacked the house and...
I didn't want to remember something that would happen a year later, but the picture of Luna Lisa's lifeless body as she lies there on the floor is shown in my memory.
The rogues had killed Lisa and were going after me, but Dominic and his father came just in time to see the wife and mother on the floor.
I couldn't forget that sad and tragic moment. Watching Alpha Marcus holding his dead mate's body in his arm, Dominic did not move but cried silently. As I try to console him, he angrily pushes me and blames me for the death of his mother.
After the attack, there were casualties, and a few died. I felt glares from the pack members as they heard what happened to their Luna poking their anger at me.
Months had passed, Dominic continued to ignore me, and his father started to lose his mind and grow weaker. Since losing his mate, he became depressed, making Dominic the new alpha.
I remembered everything. Alpha Marcus didn't look like the man I admired as a father figure. He looked at his skin and bones, and his eyes were lifeless.
I tried to apologize to him, but he turned away and wished I was the one who died instead of his mate.
It hurt from his words. I looked at that man like a father and understood how he felt. Lisa was like a mother to me, and I know I should've listened and stayed to protect her, but what can a wolfless do?
A few months had passed, and after not letting go of his mate, Alpha Marcus died of depression. I received more hate than I ever got from the pack members. I felt as if I had lost my home - again.
I've been bullied, picked on, and smack in the face for being a worthless wolf.
Now that the whole pack hates me, they are protesting for me to leave the pack
I begged Dominic not to listen and agree about their opinion of me. He was debating since I'm his Luna and one of the Blue Moon Pack leaders. He isn't sure what to do.
Then another moment happened.
Not a happy moment or sad or weird. This is another horrible moment that I don't want to reminisce about the horror. This moment brought me back, and I had to end my relationship with Dominic by preventing the same fate.
Reverting to the present day, I lean forward. "I don't care about the Blood Rite anymore."
Dominic looks at me oddly, confused by my words.
"You don't want to mate with me?" He asks with an anxious tone, which also makes me puzzled.
I lean back and cross my leg and arms at the same time. "I mean, who doesn't, but I'm not that person."
His brows furrow.
Good. Make him confused.
"I called you here not to talk about the Blood Rite ceremony."
I abruptly stood from my chair and gave Dominic a slight flinch. I slam both my hands on the table. "Dominic Eldings." I paused and said his name grabbing his full attention as his light brown eyes contacted my dark ones. "I, Calliope Carter, as a result of this, end our relationship, and I no longer love you."
His eyes grew wide.
As I lift myself, I perk up a grin at the corner of my mouth. "Oh, and another thing, I'm leaving."
He didn't say a word about that either. Dominic is practically speechless.
"Yeah, since originally I'm not born and raised here and considered an outsider. I only love you because you will be this pack's future alpha." That is partly true. I fell for him when he got super hot during his transition of being the man I expected him to be and when he shifted for the first time at sixteen. I have never seen such a beautiful wolf. I said to myself I must have him.
But to be honest, I fell in love with him when we were kids. The first time he smiled at me and held my hand with his warmth. I was a lost child, and he approached me with such kindness.
That is until I became obnoxious and overly obsessed with him; he grew tired of me.
I guess you can say I'm at fault here for how his personality is now because of me.
I blame myself for the outcome.
"I realized I became too clingy and annoying to you. I also know you have seen Leah behind my back." His eyes made a twitch as I said her name.
Leah Larson, she and I had a rivalry going on when it came to Dominic. She had been in love with him since we were thirteen and fought for his love. She pretends to be sweet and kind towards others and Dominic, but when it comes to me, she sends me death glares and acts as if she cares, flashing that fake smile of her. What she wants is to kick me out of Dominic's life.
"I don't care what you and that fake ass bitch, Leah do in your private times. She can have you since we broke up. Did you know she was the one who put the aphrodisiac in her soup? And blame me."
Leah has been trying to rift Dominic and me apart by using some stupid things and making everything think I did it. That wasn't the first time. Leah has been planting anything she can think of to make Dominic and the whole pack hate me.
"You two are perfect for one another, the fake and the prick," I smirk. "You and her can do the Blood Rite. I'm sure she will be so happy to be mated with you like she always wanted now that I'm out of the picture. Wouldn't that be great?" I scoff a peal of laughter. "And I know everyone doesn't like me being with you and becoming their Luna. That is why to make your lives better is to have me leave. I already got permission from your dad that I can leave the pack."
No words except that his mouth is agape. A fly can pass by and enter it if not closed.
Since he's not saying anything, I'm expecting a happy expression or a celebration with balloons and a banner that says 'GOODBYE, THE WICKED WITCH' I was expecting something like that. Although I'm leaving, that sounds fucked up, to be honest. I know I can be a bitch to some, well, all, but whatever, he doesn't matter to me anymore.
I scoot my chair back. "Well, I guess that is all I have to say." I paused for a second thought. I heard him say something, but that was just the wall clock ticking. I shrug.
"Okay, I'm just going to leave now," I start to walk towards the door and grip the knob. I stop and turn to find Dominic in a mannequin-like state. His expression is blank, and he hasn't said anything since I told him everything. He had never seen him like that since the day he saw his mother. But his blank expression had me confused.
I'm going to leave the man I grew up and loved, but if I were to stay, my fate would be in his hands, and I don't know if I will get another chance to be reborn again.
I don't want that life to happen to me again. It's best if I leave him and the pack for good.
"Goodbye, Dominic," I say with a smile on my face, yet the tone of my goodbye sounds off. "Hope you and everyone here will live a better life without me."
I didn't want him to hear me sound pitiful. It was just a heartfelt goodbye to the pack I grew up with. Alpha Marcus wouldn't die because of his mate's death, Luna Lisa would live, Dominic wouldn't lose both of his parents, and they wouldn't lose a few members. The rogues' attack happened two months after Dominic and I were mated. So, without me, I think they can handle them.
I turn the doorknob and open the door as it leads me to a path where I can no longer be someone's burden. I'm a free woman now who is planning on her next chapter.
Present-day..."Lippy? Lippy!"I open my eyes wide to see his glistening pale blue eyes, Camila, seeing face to face.Pushing my head back from her surprise, I sigh and brush a strain of my raven hair back. I fold my arms over the table and rest my head on it. "What is it, Camila?""Are you okay?" She asks."Yeah, I'm just a bit tired," rubbing my face and yawned. "Why?""Just making sure because you didn't answer my call ten minutes ago?"I lift my head and rub my face again."You've been dozing off lately," she sat on the chair across from me. "Last night, did something happen during the patrol?"Squeezing my face between my arms, I let out another sigh.Last night was the demon twins patrolling the forest, hunting down ferals and me.Ferals are monsters that lurk in the forest and come out at night. They are victims of those who get close to the mysterious miasma that appeared two months after leaving the pack.Glad I won't turn that way, knowing I'm wolfless and I broke up with th
I step outside the house while I put on my leather gloves. I look up to see Camila and the others waiting for me.I grin."You should stay inside," I say."We wanted to see you off," Camila explained.I reach and pat her head this time without messing up her hair."Takkar come with Lippy?" The gentle ogre, Takkar says.I smile brightly at him. "No, Takkar, stay and protect home and the family while I'm away, okay."Takkar's ears fell and his face into sadness. "Takkar is scared you will leave me."It breaks my heart to hear him say that. Takkar may be significant in size, but his brain hasn't functioned since birth. His family abandoned him because of his slowness.The first time I meant Takkar was about two weeks ago when he stole bread and milk from inside the house. Thinking some thugs were stealing food, I caught him living in a handmade homemade out of sticks and twigs. Takkar has been alone in the woods for two years. Feeling sorry for the guy and knowing how gentle he was, I br
"Master, I don't think he will come," this was coming from Arlo, who is throwing small rocks at the river."You want me to kidnap him, Master?" Saye chirps as if that is something someone should do, but she's a demon. They don't care what they do, but since I'm their Master, they must listen to me."Don't even think about it, Saye," I warn."It's just a suggestion." She shrugs, then says, "but Master, I never knew you lived in a werewolf pack. You aren't a werewolf.""Yeah, I was shocked as well," Arlo said and threw the last rock."I guess I'll tell you the short version of it," I cross my arms. "That pack's retired alpha found me. I was raised by them and fell in love with their son. I learned I'm wolfless. But because unfortunate events occur that involve me, everyone hates me." I don't particularly appreciate talking about my past. Now that I'm reborn, I don't want to mention primary outcomes when it involves me being accused of murder and dying at the hands of the man I love."So
"Saye, what is that you want me to see-" I say as I enter but pause with wide eyes and back hitting against the wall, shocked. "What the hell is that?" One of the boys, the youngest, has some one-eye creature. It's like a dark gooey substance paste, and someone just glued those plastic eyes for arts and crafts. Its round yellow eyes look around frantically. I feel a chill running down my spine, seeing how disgusting it is. "In the Demon Realm, these are called Carcurus; they are low-level creatures that find a victim and stick themself on a host sucking the life force out of them." "So, they are like you and Arlo?" "Sort of, but once the host loses its life energy, the carcurus will use it as its body like a puppet." That's fucking creepy. "How the hell did this happen?" "My guess, even though these boys only took a whiff of the miasma, it didn't have the chance to turn the boys into ferals. Those hunks got there on time." When Saye says hunks, she is referring to Dominic and M
Once night emerges, I stand in the middle with my arms crossed and eyes closed, waiting for my package. I had Saye and Arlo return to the farmhouse since Camila and the others would be coming by.A wolf no older than us rushes past me from where the entrance gate is and approaches Dominic."What is it?""T-there...there..." the teen pup stuttered and seemed surprised."What?" Dominic asks with a demanding tone making the boy flinch."There is a huge monster at the gates."I hear everyone gasps and talk among themselves about the monster on the other side of the gates. I know who it is judging by the reaction of that wolf."He's here probably for me," I say with a smile. "Open the gates."Dominic wanted to ask but didn't. "Open the gates.""But alpha-""Open the gates."Without questioning his alpha, the young pup ran to the gates, and with another guard there, they opened the two large doors. Takkar enters the pack base pulling a wheeled cage meant for a large animal; beside him are K
It has been four days since I left the Blue Moon pack. A lot has happened and my intervening with them wasn't part of my survival plan. I should have left them to deal with the ferals. But my heart told me I should act as I did in my past life. I didn't want to get involved with them again, especially with Dominic.That day, he looked at me as if he didn't hate me; instead, he had some doubts. I mean, we did date, and I was somewhat overly in love with him that I would do something crazy to be with him.I was stupid back then, and dying from my past life gave me a wake-up call.Now I need to find the primary source of the miasma and get rid of it for good. I had the twins scout the area, hoping to find anything to give us a chance to destroy it. I know it came from the demon world, but who would place something like that in the forest.I look through all my notes and sources from where I've been and where the miasma had spread. So far, the miasma has appeared in Brazil, Japan, Scotlan
As I learned when I lived in the Blue Moon pack, before the war ended 500 years ago, when the Elders had run out of luck and lost a lot of their people in an ocean of blood and corpses when all hope was about to be lost, a mysterious woman in white appeared. In one move of her power, she wiped out a whole army of demons in just a night. The adults had said that the woman in white was none other than the Moon Goddess.No one has seen the Moon Goddess except the Elders and the people from 500 years ago. The Moon Goddess is who they called and worshiped because she wore and blended with the moon like a beautiful maiden from the moon.I sigh."Alpha, it would be inconvenient for me to go," I tell him calmly. "Firstly, I'm not a wolf; it's not my place to say something to the Elders. I'm a demon, and they won't listen to me. They will kill me the moment I step foot in their territory. Secondly, only leaders of their clan, along with their mates and two commanders, can only attend. You are
Feno's arrival had me wondering why a wood elf came by and introduced himself. And how does he know where I live?I don't think anyone knows me apart from the Blue Moon Pack. I didn't have many friends when I traveled back. The only friend I wanted was...Now, why am I thinking about Dominic? Since our earlier encounter, I don't think it's the right thing to have him back in my life. I promised myself to avoid the guy at all cost, but somehow fate wanted to be a pain in the ass. I should hate him. I want him to die after he killed me that night for being framed by that bitch Leah. I know she killed that young wolf to have the whole pack, especially Dominic, loathe me more.But I couldn't have the heart to do so. Hating Dominic and getting revenge on the pack I grew up with isn't what I wanted. I didn't have the heart, and instead of being a public enemy to the werewolf community, I left.I return my sense to the tiny creature sitting in the middle of my couch. I never expected a guest
I pace around the room Dominic used to stay in when visiting occasionally.My anxiety as a new parent and the need to learn about Camila's curse is crucial.I paused, trying to devise a plan and visit the library's secret archives that only the Elders and their spouses and assistants are allowed.I groaned and ruffled my hair in frustration."Hey, hey, you are going to peel that beautiful head of yours," Dominic stopped me, pulled my hands away, and gently rubbed my head."Nicky..." turning to face him with a desperate look.Dominic smiled and then pulled me in his arms. "I know how frustrated but Michael is fine with his grandma."When Bibi took Michael away, we followed to the main hall and found all the queens surrounding the child. Ingrid had the child in her arms while the other queens played with him, gave him gifts, and loved him like any grandmother would do to spoil their grandchild.Being a half-demon, the queens quickly accepted him. But if they knew who his biological fath
The portal brought everyone to where I had asked the Fairy Chief to take us."Tell me why we are here again?" Camila asks as she gazes up at Castle Luna De Argint."Because Cam, I promised Nick's grandfather that I teach him and his men to fight ferals.""Haven't they fought them before, even before we are born? Why ask you?"I sighed.Camila is becoming antsy right now that we are back at the place where I was accused of murder. When I was taken to be interrogated by the Elders, she held back her anger. Luckily, Clayton was holding her back.Camila had experienced something I went through, and it almost released her inner darkness.I need to do something about her powers before someone gets hurt.Michael squirmed in my arms before going back to Slumberland."Camila, we won't stay here long," I assured her without making her uncomfortable. "The ferals they fought long ago are different. Demir creates these ferals from his magic; they are twice as powerful and dangerous. If the Elders
I follow Dad into his room. He waves his hand and immediately shuts the door and locks it. I can feel the tension in the air as I'm thinking about hearing Saye about Dominic and me having sex right in front of my Dad. He didn't raise me, and I didn't grow up with him, but I'm an adult. I decided to do well in my relationship with Dominic. Even if he knew that his future son-in-law killed me in my past life. Still, I wanted to continue being with him. After all, Dominic was under a spell. I don't blame him for being naive when he was a child and didn't know his birthday gift was cursed. Dad and I just found each other, and having that father-daughter bond is still new to me. I have act natural and accepted him as my father, learning the truth. Is Dad mad I had sex before I married? I'm waiting for Dad to say something, but I can only wait. I took a moment and realized the room design. It's like I stepped into a modern Victorian chamber. A room the size of a house, fancy expensive
Walking hand in hand, I found Dad and the others huddled in a group when their eyes landed on us, curious and suspicious about where Dominic and I had been.Heat rash spread across my face."Your face is red, babe," Dominic says through our private mind link.I glare at him, and he chuckles.I elbowed him in the side, but he was still laughing."Master, why do I smell the sweat and...erotic coming from the two of you?" Saye asks as she and Arlo pull on a smirk.Damn, those sex demons."Oh my god! Did you two finally do it?" Camila squealed excitedly.My face heats up even more.Oh god, this is embarrassing.This awkward situation is worse because my Dad knows I had sex with Dominic. The look in his eyes, I can't tell if he's upset with me or if it is something else, and talking about sex is making things more complicated."Saye, don't make Master uncomfortable," Kaze turns his head as I pat his head for praise.I need to change the subject. I clear my throat. "Anyways, I have somethin
Dominic's tongue twirls playfully in my mouth. I got aroused by the way he was pressing his body against me."Nick, stop," I said in between kisses. "If this continues, we will never leave here."He pulls his lips and looks at me devilishly. "I don't mind. I'm not done savoring your body."Why does he have so much stamina?Oh, right, werewolf.But I'm a half-fox. I should have equal energy as he, but my body feels exhausted and sore. And I trained my body not to get worn out, yet, when it comes to sex, I'm drained.Dominic parted from my lips and lowered himself, kissing my skin. He kissed the side of my thigh as his face reached between my legs. I let out a small moan feeling his hot breath."They are going to wonder where we are.""Hm.""Nick, please don't- AH!" I gasped out as I felt his tongue swirling in me.I spread my legs wider for better access for him. I grabbed his hair as the surge built up inside me."Oh god! I'm getting close," I moan louder and grab his hair to pull clo
I didn't think making love would come to this where Dominic and I became one. Though he hadn't marked me, he wanted to give me the best ceremony, and I couldn't help but fall for him all over again.I played with his hand, measuring the size or counting. I continued like this as we leaned against a tree. We are still naked but fully covered with a blanket I provided with magic. I have myself leaning against his chest.Dominic breathed against my neck and planted a kiss. I giggled and looked at him. "Don't.""Why not?" He asked seductively, kissing the nape of my neck."We've done it four times," I blushed and could recollect how many times I climaxed. And thanks to him, I'm a bit sore.While our lovemaking, Dominic's erection got hard after each release. Now he wanted to continue.Just picturing each time we release got me all blushing from my face down to my naked self. "I can't help myself," Dominic chuckles and kisses my face. "I just love hearing your moan and calling out my name
Dominic and I locked lips as my moan escaped. I pinned him down to the ground, continuously kissing him."Wait, baby," Dominic says through our kiss, trying to get my attention. He lightly pushed me back. "Is it okay to be doing it here? What if your Dad or anyone sees us?"I smirk.It's cute how worried it makes me want him even more. If someone sees us being intimate will cause a disruption. Everyone will know what Dominic and I had done. Surely Dad wouldn't like to see his daughter naked and with a man. He will probably feel uncomfortable and scold me.But I don't want to wait for the ceremony. I want Dominic to mark me now.Every part of my body wants his touch, and between my legs is aching.I snapped my fingers as the entrance to this cave part was sealed with a makeshift wall."Now, no one can interfere," I bent down and captured his lips.His hands stroke my body as things start to get heated.Dominic's tongue slipped into my mouth and danced with mine. I moan and rub against
"Dad, where are you going?""I just want to have a little man-to-man chat with my potential son-in-law," my angry demon lord Dad is making his way to find Dominic."Dad, please stop. This is my issue, not yours.""You're my daughter, and anyone hurting you, I will teach them a lesson. Even that wolf is your mate." Dad announced.After I opened my mouth and complained about Dominic not paying attention to me, Dad had the impression that he wasn't happy.I told him I had to solve my problems with Dominic, but now that he's a parent and wants to protect his little girl, he is on the verge of murdering my mate.I can't convince my dad, who doesn't show but has a temper, not to seek Dominic. How can I calm a Demon Lord?If only Mom is awake.I tugged on his cloak and pulled him. "Dad, this is Dominic, and I own problems. Let me handle it.""And let him ignore the fact that he killed you!"I froze as my heart skipped a beat. "H-How?"Dad frowned and sighed. "Azazel told me."Azazel then it
"Baby, you okay?" Dominic put the robe on me to cover. I swallowed hard and continued to breathe. I looked up at Dominic and smiled. "Yeah, I'm okay." I cup his face and pull him into an embrace. "Nick, I'm so sorry. I didn't want to hurt you." "No, I know you would never do something like this." "I don't know what came over me," I pulled away and got off the bed holding the robe. "I felt...I felt that I was myself in the past." "About that, Lippy." I can feel Dominic standing behind me. "I remembered that night. The night you..." I covered my face and turned to face him. "Nick, I'm so sorry. I had no intention of doing that to you, but it was the only way you became mine. I was selfish." Everything has brightened that speck of light at the end of the tunnel. "And about you being reborn, did I-" I cup Dominic's face. "Do think about it. Don't even question it. You were under a spell and didn't mean to kill me." "But I did," he pulled down my hands. "I...killed you, Lippy. How-