Over two decades later,
Rafael Romani "Shit!" I groaned as I tossed on the bed visibly aware of the satin sheets rubbing against my naked skin. I sat up with a start and held my throbbing head. Looking at the similarly naked woman on the other side of the bed with a disgust that suddenly rose in me, I wondered why I was in bed naked and who she was. I can remember having a night out with my brothers and friends. So how did I end up naked with this strange woman? 'Raf?' I called out to my wolf as he was unusually quiet. 'What happened last night?' 'Give me the chance to wrestle Roberto to the ground when next we meet,' he growled in response and I was quick to hear the grogginess in his voice. 'Did he spike our drink again?' I gritted. I have three younger brothers. We are all quadruplets and Roberto is my third brother. Ever since we came of age and grew into full-blooded males who wanted to mess around with women a little, I discovered that I was impotent. Due to this, I withdrew from ladies and abstained from anything that had to do with them to keep my shameful secret. I couldn't imagine what would happen if news goes around the pack that their alpha is unable to have an erection thus unfit to breed their next heir. But these women wouldn't stop throwing themselves at me and my stupid brothers weren't helping especially Roberto. He's the most cunning of us all and has constantly drugged me in the past just to get me in bed with unknown women. "Hmm," The slut on the bed moaned and turned to get closer to me but I evaded her touch and got out of the bed. 'We should get out of here before she wakes up. I can't stand her any longer,' Raf voiced out his complaints as I bent down to pick up my discarded clothes. 'That's what I'm doing.' Hardly had I step out of the room when my phone rang. I answered the call on the second ring and growled, "I swear I'm gonna fucking kill you when I see you!" "Bwah hahaha!" I could hear my brothers roar in laughter over the phone. "Chill bro, Dante's got news for you. He tried calling you earlier but I guess you were too indulged in the pleasures, you couldn't pick up the phone," Roberto teased and another round of laughter ensued. I gritted angrily as I walked; ignoring the servants bowing to me as I passed. I could hear some scuffle over the phone before my beta, Dante's voice came up. "Alpha, we've got troublesome news from the border." The laughter ceased and my face grew taut. "What is it?" "Another wolf was found dead. His soul drained out like the previous ones. The soldiers now suspect this to be a demon attack." My lips pursed tightly; demons? There have been several attacks and mysterious deaths of wolves at our bolder from time to time but despite our alliance with so many other packs to fish out the perpetrators, we have always hit a dead end. Although we have never had any ally or conflicts with the demons in the past, we couldn't just pinpoint them as the killers. Packs the victims belonged to before their unfortunate demise now point fingers at my pack suggesting we might be the murderers ourselves. "That's a serious allegation. Is he one of our own?" "No." "Which pack is he from?" My brows knitted as I walked to my car. "They don't know yet sir but are trying to find out." "Okay. I'll meet you at the border and tell those douchebags that they should be there too." He didn't need to ask who I was referring to as I ended the call. But just as I was about to enter the car, a servant came running. "Alpha, your companion from the previous night is awake and has requested for your presence." "Kick her out. I don't want to see her again," I spat out coldly without batting an eye before getting into the car. The servant wasn't surprised at my response as he was already used to hearing it. He turned around to carry out my instructions immediately. ______ When I got to the borders, my brothers Ricardo and Roberto with Dante were already with the soldiers who had wrapped up the body of the deceased wolf and sealed off the crime scene. As they led me to where the body was kept for investigation, I asked about my last brother and my Omega since they were nowhere to be seen, "Where is Romeo and Antonio?" "Romeo had things to attend to and Antonio is overseeing some of the pack's affairs." I nodded and we walked in silence for a while before Roberto nudged me, "Brother, after your experience last night, do you still want to venture into a loveless marriage? Haven't you seen what you will miss? Having so many women at the tips of your fingers while waiting for the one." "Roberto," I growled, fighting the urge to kick his wheelchair and send him straight to the ground. "I swear if you spike my drinks again and send those strange women to my bed, I'll have you kicked out of the pack." "My marriage... My decision. Don't try to interfere any longer." "Alright... Alright, I give up but you have to pay me back. I spent a lot trying to get that aphrodisiac last—" he swallowed his words when he saw the cold glare I sent his way. Ricardo and Dante tried to hold their laughter as he wheeled himself forward hurriedly. I wasn't finding it funny at all. I'd decided some months ago that I was going to find a suitable bride to get married to and save my mate the pain of realizing she is mated to a sterile wolf in future. My brothers can't understand why I'll throw away the wonderful life I could have with my fated mate and spend the rest of my life miserably with a chosen mate but I know better. "Alpha," The soldiers bowed and greeted as we arrived at the room the deceased wolf was kept. I nodded in response to their greetings and walked over to the corpse. My eyes narrowed at the huge holes that were on his chest and trailed all the way down to his stomach. "This doesn't look like a demon attack," Ricardo murmured. "Rather it appears like his internal organs were vacuumed out of him," Dante added. I nodded, "Demons only consume the souls of their victims."Sapphira_ "Uncle please..." I trembled tearfully as I tried to get away from the middle-aged man with a disgusting protruding belly that was stalking towards me. He is my aunt's husband, Marcello, the omega of Dark Moon pack. "You little bitch. Why are you still acting so reserved when other men already had their ways with your fucking loose cunt? I promise it'll be over before you know it. Just let me have a taste of you before the Alpha comes for you." His smile displayed brownish-yellow teeth that sent a wave of nausea in me. As I pulled my dress that's already been torn earlier when he tried to grab me, I realized there was really no where to hide. "Wahhh!!! Wah!!!!!" My face beamed with a glimmer of hope as I heard my son's cries from outside. Knock! Knock! Almost immediately, someone pounded on the door and then I heard my cousin's voice, "Sapphira, are you there? Why did you lock yourself in? Your little bastard is about to blow off my ears so get out now before I
Rafeal_ The stunning, young woman in my hands is Dante's sister. We all grew up together and I practically took her as my own sister. The last time I saw her however was when she went off to college. Now that she is back, all grown and even more beautiful than I can recall, it was surprising. "Sophia, I've warned you severally. We are no longer kids. Don't just rush into any one's arms like that and expect to lifted up like when you were a child," Dante's disapproving voice came from behind. Roberto and Ricardo laughed. "It's no big deal. We are siblings so of course we should carry our sister when she wants except that I don't someone is in a comfortable position to do that," the latter said and scowl appeared on Roberto's face. He knew Ricardo was mocking his disability but that was how they teased each other so I didn't bother about them. I pulled away from Sophia who seemed not to want to let go. Ignoring the little displeased pout that appeared on her face, I asked again, "
Sapphira_ I looked at the beautiful reflection in mirror and all I could see beneath the layers of makeup was my pale face. My fingers held unto the edges of the most gorgeous dress I've ever worn since I came to this pack anxiously. Today is this the day I'm supposed to be given away in a loveless alliance to as a chosen mate to an alpha I've never met before and I dreaded it. Creak! The door opened and aunt Elisa stepped in. She had this kind smile that made me sick. "You look so beautiful. He's here." I swallowed but was worried about someone else. "Aunt, Mateo..." "Shh... He's fine. Natalia is handling him and he'll stay put till the agreement process is over. You can take your little bastard with you." I nodded and sat back quietly. For a minute, I wanted to hold her hand and ask, 'Aunt, when my parents passed away, didn't you promise to take care of me? Why give me away now like I'm worthless?' But I decided against it. Aunt Elisa might have asked the maids to cover u
Sapphira As I approached the black tinted car with a maid by my side carrying my small luggage, I could feel a sharp gaze penetrating into my skin from the car. But the glasses were designed in a way one couldn't see what was happening. I collected my suitcase from a maid who I was unfamiliar with. Although there was this look of envy and disgust on her face, she still had to keep up the smile on her face. I know news has traveled fast about the marriage proposal more like a business proposal and there were many that envied me. They didn't understand I would do anything to get out of this agreement but I had no choice. "Thank you," I told her and opened the car door. She didn't even assist me any longer and as she turned around, I could hear her say, "She is probably feeling mighty and all now but we all know she was sold out and didn't even deserve a proper mating ceremony." She probably thought she whispered that but I could hear her clearly and the words stung. 'She is j
Sapphira My face paled as I watched Rafael slam the door behind him and leave. I was so humiliated and hurt. I've never felt like this and my eyes suddenly sting. In front of everyone, he was treating me this way. What would the pack members think of me? Mateo stirred and babbled something in his sleep again like he was aware I was about to cry. Someone opened the door and I quickly blinked back my tears. I looked up to see one of his brothers. He was smiling down at me and his kind face was so different from Raphael's cold one. I remembered I had seen four of them back at home. Were they all quadruplets because they looked so identical? One wouldn't even be able to tell the difference aside from the fact that Rafael is always wearing a scowl on his face and this one is wearing a pair of glasses. "Welcome home, sister-in-law. I'm Riccardo," He helped me out and even collected my suitcase. His other two brothers were waiting for me. One on a wheelchair and the other one who wa
Sapphira_ I was speechless. Why did he sound like I was acting so irresponsible? If he wasn't giving me the cold attitude, how would I know what I'm supposed to do or not do around him? The only thing I could say was, "Sorry." Jeez, I don't even know why I'm apologizing but it made a scowl appear on his face and I wondered what I did wrong now. But he didn't say anything and just walked out of the room. I rolled my eyes and huffed angrily. He's really got a big attitude. I've been taking care of Mateo all by myself and he just made it seem like I was an irresponsible parent. As I laid Mateo back on the bed, I made a mental note to be more careful around him. It seems like she was walking on eggshells every minute I spent around him. I opened the box and began to bring out the clothes inside angrily. Then I went into the walk-in closet and didn't even admire the numerous expensive clothes I saw there before looking for an empty spot to arrange the ones in my hands. 'Why are you
Sapphira I made way for him to pass and he signaled to some of the maids. I watched as they bowed slightly before rushing forward to the cupboards. "Thankfully, I got them to stock up on a variety of baby foods earlier. I don't know which one he prefers or eats so I asked them to get a bit of everything." My mouth opened slightly in surprise as the doors to the cupboards opened to display a beautiful sight of colorful jars and boxes of baby cereal, pureed fruits and vegetables. There were so many branded foods I couldn't even afford to get Mateo back at home. When did Roberto have time to prepare all these? He really went all out. "My goodness... This is even more than enough. I doubt he will outgrow all these baby foods before consuming them all," I laughed. I looked down at him, my eyes shimmering with gratitude. "Thank you. I don't know how to express my appreciation. This is too much..." Back at home, I just used to do little menial jobs without aunt knowing and whichever
Rafael I watched Sophia's back turn stiff before she turned around to look at me. I didn't need to know how dark my expression was because I could already judge by the look on her face. But I didn't care. Raf was raging inside of me and I was furious. How dare she call Sapphira a maid? "Rafael—" her voice was trembling and she couldn't look into my eyes. "What did you just say? Who are you to question me?" "No, I was... I didn't know she was the one. I thought she was a maid. I—" Her eyes were shimmering with tears when she looked up but that trick wasn't going to work this time. "You had no right to call the baby a bastard whatsoever and she is your Luna. You will respect her. Do I make myself clear?" "Yes," Sophia nodded and bit her lips to show she was having a hard time holding her tears back. I've never raised my voice at her until today but she crossed the line. "Now apologize like Roberto asked. Don't make me repeat myself." "I'm sorry." "I'm not the one you should apo