Sapphira When I woke up, the other side of the bed was cold and so did my heart turn. I sat up. He didn't spend the night here. My face fell and my insides twisted hurtfully. Was he also avoiding me now? What did I ever do to him? 'Why doesn't he want us?' Saskia was also awake and she was feeling incredibly sad as well. But I didn't know how to respond to her so I blocked off the link. Maybe it's because of the mate bond but I feel worse than I'd imagine. I hated this mate bond between us. Hated the fact that he was my mate yet acting like he wasn't. Well, if this is how he is going to play his game, I'll play along. "Today is a beautiful day. I get to go on a tour around my new pack with his brothers so I shouldn't ruin my mood over his attitude," I reassured myself and replaced the frown with a smile. I looked to the side and saw that Mateo was still asleep. He must have turned during the night as he was now sleeping in a slanted position. There was this cute pout on his ch
Rafael I was holding up my towel which was tied so lazily and loosely around my waist as I walked out of the bathroom. My phone was ringing and when I saw the caller ID flashing on the phone screen, my knitted brows eased. "Father?" I called out once I answered the call. "Son, your mother has just completed another session and I'm bringing your mother over now." My eyes shone with concern as I asked, "How is mother? Do you need me to send someone to come get you two?" "No, the guards are quite diligent. There is no reason to send more forces. And your mother..." I heard my father sigh over the phone and worry etched on my physical features. "Her health is deteriorating. The shaman says she can't handle any more long trips now." My fingers clenched around my phone. I'm not sure when my mother's strange illness started but I was quite young. It left her bedridden for the most of our lives and she was starting to look like a shell of her old self. I could tolerate anyon
Sapphira I laughed at Roberto's funny words and Ricardo's dark face. They had both been embarrassing each other with funny childhood memories. It was really funny especially when they mentioned Raphael. Like the time he stripped naked and ran around the entire pack refusing to get dressed because their mother had been away on a journey for a long while. So he decided he wasn't going to get dressed until they told him when their mother was going to return. It was actually surprising to hear he was close to someone and that was his mother. He seems to really like her. 'Perhaps, we can also get him to like us through his mother first,' Saskia suggested. I frowned slightly. I was tempted by that idea but I didn't think it was right to do so. Using someone for my benefit. It's his loss if he doesn't like me. Besides, I don't know what kind of a person his mother might be. Could she be like the stern Lunas I read about in books while growing up who ruled their packs and famili
Luna Lucia "Roberto... Ricardo... You are back," I looked up when I heard Santino's words. My eyes however trailed from Ricardo to Roberto and then settled on the red haired beauty behind them. My eyes widened slightly. Is this Sapphira that was mentioned to me? She is beautiful. "Mother, we missed you!" Ricardo rushed to the bed and held me like just when he was a child. A wry smile played on my lips as I gave him a knowing look, "I know you have been rolling around the sheets with different women everyday so don't give me that look. I know you are not so innocent anymore." "Mama!" Ricardo's exclamation elicited laughter from everyone and my smile widened. I lifted my hand and patted his hair to show him I missed him too. All of them, especially Raphael. My eyes fixed on Sapphira again and she moved forward. That was when I noticed the child in her arms. What is this? "Father... Mother," She greeted with a slight bow. Santino must have noticed my eyes on the baby b
Sapphira I watched my mother-in-law's eyes shimmer with tears as her outstretched arms trembled. She looked like if they didn't give the baby to her, she was going to collapse from crying. Maybe it was because of the motherly instinct in me, I wanted to take Mateo away... Far away from her but Roberto already stretched him. Ricardo carried him and helped him get into a comfortable position with her. I watched as she cradled him closely and gingerly like he was a fragile egg and I was so confused. There were questions written all over my face but all I did was watch her try to hush Mateo in a soft voice. And when he stopped crying and looked up at her curiously, I could see the lone tear escaping down her face. 'Why is she acting this way?' Saskia was also concerned and her nervous feelings flooded my body system. "Mother," I called out gently. "Are you alright? Why are you crying?" Everyone else also seemed concerned including my father-in-law. He was sitting by the bedside an
Luna Lucia "Santino," I called out softly and rushed to him. He collapsed into my hands and his shoulders began to tremble as he cried. That was when I could feel his pain through the mate bond. I had been so consumed with my own feelings and pain that I completely ignored his own. Contrary to what I had been feeling before I stepped in, I was filled with so much guilt that all I could do was wrap my hands around him and silently comfort him till he stopped. "What's wrong?" I raised his head. I have never seen him cry until today. Without a word, he held my hand and led me to the room where the babies were crying. I could see the four blue coloured cribs but I was too scared to move close. Some maidservants or were they midwives? They were attending to the babies but couldn't get them to stop crying and I wondered why. That was when he turned me to the room opposite and my eyes widened when I saw the figure covered from head to toe on the bed. Was it what I was thinking? "She
Sophia Ricardo's eyes narrowed at me and I know he doesn't trust me. It was probably because of that incident that happened in the kitchen the other time but I already apologized. Why are they all acting like it's a big deal? It's not. Anyone could have mistaken her as a maid with how wretched she dressed. But I quickly gave that small, innocent smile that usually works my magic on him and I held onto his arm tightly. "Don't look at me like that. I'm being serious and I mean no harm. It's part of the tradition. Isn't she supposed to cook her first meal for the family?" Ricardo looked at me for a while as if trying to sense what I was playing at but I kept the smile on my face. I know he can sense if I'm lying so I tried to look as innocent as possible. "Look, I know Luna Sapphira and I started on a wrong note but I just want to amend my mistakes and reconcile with her. It's her duty to prepare her first meal for the family and since no one was going to tell her that, I jus
Sapphira "Oh my sister-in-law, you didn't have to prepare much. We can't all finish these," Ricardo exclaimed as soon as they got to the dining table which was laden with different meals. "It's nothing. The maids must have helped out," Sophia gave a laugh that wasn't quite a laugh and spoke before I could. The maids had finished setting up the table then and I gave her a smug smile. "I remember being told I was supposed to cook all these myself so I didn't use the help of the maids. I prepared every meal myself." Sophia's eyes dilated with shock as if she couldn't believe me then quickly flashed with anger as her fingers clenched. I gave her a smirk. That's what she gets for trying to mess with me. "Wow, you are amazing," Roberto raised thumbs up at me. I could see the approving looks on father and mother's faces so I blushed. It's nothing actually. I do this every time back at Dark Moon pack. As we all had our seats, the hairs on my body suddenly tingled and I paus
Hello dear readers, thank you so much for reading till the end of this book. I apologize if the end might seem abrupt to some of you. I have some health issues and have to take time off writing. I didn't want to leave this book hanging so I ended it. I'd like you all to know this is only the first book in the Romani's cursed Quads series and there is still more to come. Tysm!>3
Sapphira"Are you done?" Vespera sneered with a bored expression. "He's with me now. So step back, you worthless winged creature.""How dare you?!" Aunt Isolde thundered and extended her fingers but Queen Vera held her back."Don't touch her. She is mine. Handle your brother. I can't promise anything."Aunt Isolde looked at uncle Darius but he turned his face away. I don't miss the look of sadness that settles on her face. Even if uncle Darius is not a good person, he will always be her sibling and that is a bond that will never break."Since you dared to walk here yourself, I assume you already know you won't be leaving here alive?" Rafael snapped at Vespera hatefully."Lad, let's get this over with," A smile tugged at Vespera's lips as she acted quickly and raised her fingers. Screams erupt as a large, dark goblet is sent our way."Not today," Queen Vera hissed a surprisingly steady voice as she counterattacked Vespera's spell with one of our own.The goblet clashed with the protect
SapphiraMy eyes darted to Seraphina and even as a female, I was mesmerized. Antonio must have been dazed to see someone with such ethereal beauty like her. I feel the moon goddess couldn't have paired someone better than her with a good man like Antonio. But did I mention, her eyes looked cold and there was some kind of hidden hostility in them... Like she wasn't happy to meet me.But I shook off my thoughts and greeted her anyway. "Greetings to you, Princess Seraphina."She gave a nod and didn't respond. I felt awkward and her mother must have felt so too because she gave a short laugh and apologized."Forgive her impudence, Luna. I apologize on her behalf."I shook my head with a smile to show I didn't take offense to her daughter's behavior. She was probably upset that she had to tag along to a ceremony where she would encounter her unwanted mate again.Why doesn't she want our Antonio? Yes, Antonio might have offended me and acted stupid. But he was only trying to protect his si
SapphiraSomething is off and I know it. For these past few days, Rafael has been acting strange. I think he's hiding something from me. While preparations have been going on for Mateo's birthday party, I have caught him several times just staring or watching Mateo a bit too closely.Sometimes, he just takes him out for shopping and fills his wardrobe with excessive clothes that can't even fit him now. The maids are constantly bringing in new toys. What's up with him? I should feel creeped out but I'm not. Part of me is wondering if this is the cue to tell me that perhaps he wants a baby of his own... I don't know...Well, currently, I'm walking down the stairs to oversee the final preparations. Today is finally the day and we have invited people from all over including the pack members. Even mother, father and my brothers-in-law are going to participate. I'm happy they are all putting their differences to celebrate with Mateo.Well, not everyone. No one sent a message to aunt Elisa
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Rafael"The event planners are outside. Why don't you meet with them for a minute? I have something to say to Roberto."Her eyes darted between us. Then she smiled and nodded, "That's good. You two need to talk things out. Holding a grudge for too long is not good for one's health. You can ask Federico."Yes... Federico. I need to get that rascal here before I lose my mind. But first, Sapphira needed to be out of this room."Let me take Mateo with me so he won't disturb your important conversation. I might as well give him lunch. He hasn't had anything to eat since breakfast."I felt a bit reluctant to let Mateo go to her. I just found out that there is a possibility he might be mine and my lungs were currently constricted. It seemed the feeling was mutual because Mateo refused to go to her and burrowed into my hands. "Nah... Dada!"We laughed and my eyes stung. It was difficult to keep my tears at bay. He was practically trying to say he wants me. "Dada needs to talk to uncle real
RaphaelI felt a bit reluctant to go to Roberto's chambers, but I needed to speak with Sapphira, so I went anyway.I had just opened the door when I saw Roberto stretching his arm towards Mateo, who was taking baby steps."C'mon, baby. You can do this," Sapphira cheered, gesturing for him to come forward."Come to Uncle. Don’t go to Mama," Roberto insisted, trying to grab Mateo’s attention.Mateo, on the other hand, was too excited to understand their antics. He took a few steps forward before wobbling in front of Roberto, who hurriedly leaned forward and caught him.I watched quietly as Roberto stroked Mateo’s cheek. "You can’t afford to leave a mark on your handsome face now. Your birthday is just a few days away.""If you don’t let him fall, he won’t learn how to walk soon," Sapphira shrugged, and Roberto gave her a look that practically screamed, ‘What sort of logic is that?’I stepped forward to make my presence known when Roberto suddenly spoke again, "I almost forgot... Sister-
RafaelSapphira has been acting strange. I don't know why but I can feel it. Since last night in Mateo's nursery, she suddenly turned quieter than before and I have a feeling she might be hiding something from me.But I don't have time to dwell on my thoughts now because I've had to take care of the pack's affairs today. Just as I got out of the walk-in closet, the head guard, Simon, was waiting for me."Alpha," He greeted me once I walked out. "You have a message from the High Pack Council."My brows arched when I heard his words. Anything about the High Pack Council was related to that demon."Is it good news?"His face turned grim and I was disinterested for a second before he shook his head. "I can't say, my Lord. But you have to come with me."Without much contemplation, I followed him to the courtroom where a messenger was waiting."Greetings Alpha Rafael," He bowed as we walked in. I gestured with my fingers for him to rise up. When he did, he stepped forward and informed me i
RafaelI gaped speechlessly at the small smile that spread on Sapphira's lips. Had she been waiting for me to say something like that? At least, I distracted her from crying. "Who wouldn't want Dante?" Her smile disappeared and she frowned slightly. "In my own opinion, Dante is gorgeous and down-to-earth... He was willing to take the brunt for his sister's actions. Someone as fiercely protective as that... Seraphina is really missing out."It was my turn to frown. "Why are you praising him so highly? Should I be worried?"She laughed and burrowed into my embrace. "I'm all yours, Rafael. Don't even think of such nonsense. I'm just trying to defend him. He is after all one of us."Only someone as big hearted as Sapphira wouldn't hold a grudge after what Dante did to her. She wasn't offended and had completely forgiven him. Her selflessness never fails to amaze me.Why would Darius want to hurt someone as kind as this? If that kingdom falls into his hands, he will ruin it beyond repair