Unknown Even though it appeared like I was casually browsing through the shelves like every other customer there, I was actually looking at the alpha and the lady with him. He was quite taken by her and every small gesture they exchanged just caused me to boil with anger. She even wanted to pick out a jar and her fingers could reach the shelf but he just had to step up and pick it out for her. He was towering over her and they were too close. That was it. I gritted my teeth, grabbed a jar of herbs that I didn't really know off the shelf and turned away. "I'm done here," I told my friends. They exchanged a look and I expected them to follow me but they didn't. Instead I heard Anna say, "Seraphina has been pining over that alpha for so long. How can she just pop out of nowhere? Even if Seraphina isn't saying anything which is quite unlike her, who says we can't have fun with that bitch?" I know just what her 'having fun' meant and it was nothing good but I was not abou
Ricardo "Sapphira, I have spoken with Elda's assistants and she is currently not in town so—" My words trailed off when I felt Sapphira's absence. My nose perked up as I sniffed the air. She was standing just here but she isn't here anymore. "Sapphira?" I called out. I walked down the row we had been standing earlier but I could find her or sense her. She was gone. "Shit... I'm going to be in so much trouble." I tugged my hair frustratedly and looked around as if I could see anything. What should I do? Rafael was going to skin me alive. I could feel someone staring at me heatedly and it was a lady. I immediately walked up to her and she moved. I knew she was turning away. Perhaps, she wanted to pretend like she hadn't been staring at me. I quickly held her hand. "My lady..." I called out before I quickly realized it. Her scent... She was a witch... And she was uncomfortable with the way I was holding her. "I'm sorry," I apologized and let go of her hand. "I'm just w
Sapphira As I walked down the dark hallway, using the walls to guide my way, I felt slightly scared because I could only hear my footsteps indicating there was no one in sight. I wonder how long I am going to be trapped here. Has Ricardo realized I'm missing? The realization that he and Roberto were going to get into so much trouble because of me suddenly weighed down heavily making even walking difficult. I could make out cravings on the wall because I felt them but I couldn't see them because everywhere was dark. Luckily, I soon saw a dim light penetrating down the hallway. It was like that saying, 'a light at the end of the tunnel.' I gained strength from nowhere and hurried down to the direction of the hallway. That was when I came upon a room with a huge door. There was a small opening below which gave way for the light rays to escape outside. I pushed the door open with hope that there might be someone in here and I could finally get help. Nothing could have prepared
RobertoI watched Rafael's face display a frown that showed clearly that he was displeased and tried to hide my nervousness.The three of them walked towards us and Rafael looked down at me. "Where is his mother? Why is he crying so loudly like this?"It felt like I was tongue-tied. When we were growing up, I have always felt intimidated by Rafael especially when he switches on that big brother mode. It doesn't help that he was born just a few minutes before me.If I was born first, I would be able to boss him around but I dare not. "Roberto, I asked a question. Where is his mother?" Rafael squinted and his frown deepened. His gaze was quite suspicious and for him not to discover something was wrong, I regained my composure."Give him to me," I gestured to the maid who was carrying Mateo. The little boy was thrashing around in her arms but at least he allowed me to carry him. "Sister-in-law has gone to the market with Ricardo to pick up a few things. They assured me that they will be
SapphiraI don't know how long I was stuck behind the wall but when I woke up, it was really dark and my limbs were cramped. I couldn't see anything and the severe pain caused from the cramps only intensified.'You are finally awake,' Saskia sounded relieved and weak. 'You had a concussion from the fall and it took quite a while to snap you out of your unconscious state. Can you not act so scared at the slightest thing?''There was a dragon... A real dragon... It was going to gobble me up,' I whispered, suddenly trembling in fear at the recollection that I had been close to a living dragon.'I don't think so,' I could sense Saskia frowning. 'But now, we are trapped behind this wall. It's covered by some kind of spell so I can't break through. When you were in that room, you still had a chance to escape.'My teeth gnashed in horror that I might be actually trapped behind this wall for as long as who knows when till my demise. I could move my body again as I felt the cramp start to ease
Sapphira I laughed and looked at her with eyes gleaming like stars at night. "Ma, meeting you is enough. I can rest peacefully knowing I met you once in my life." Elda's smile widened and she seemed quite pleased with my behavior. "Then it's my honor. Ordinary people don't get to meet me so consider it a once in a lifetime opportunity then." I nodded vigorously trying not to squeal anymore in excitement. I wanted to leave a good impression on someone I look up to. Elda must have noticed because she gave me a friendly gaze and suggested, "Since I don't give autographs, why don't I get your wounds cleaned? And whatever herbs you came to purchase here before that incident will be given to you for free as an apology for what happened." I nodded, squeezing my lips so tight not so sure I wasn't going to squeal loudly if I opened them to say anything. I didn't realize this action caused my cheeks to be puffed up and Elda found it adorable. She led me to a seat and began to chant s
SapphiraAs soon as we walked to the foyer, I could hear a familiar laugh from the sitting room. It caused a scowl to appear on my face. What is she doing here so late?"Goodnight Luna... Good night alpha," I forced a smile on my face as I nodded at the maid that bowed and took the paper bag in my hand."Keep that in a safe and warm place. I'll need it tomorrow.""As you command, Luna," The maid bowed again before leaving. I still couldn't get over how they addressed me as Luna so easily and bowed almost every time. "Sister-in-law, I'll just sneak to my room. I'm seriously famished and exhausted. I don't have the strength to face my brother right now."Seeing the tired look on Ricardo's face made me feel guilty. I realized even though I already told him what happened with those strange witches, I haven't apologized to him."I'm sorry. I made you worry about me. I must have gotten you into so much trouble. I should have—""Sister-in-law, what are you doing?" Ricardo held my shoulder w
RafaelEven before Sapphira stepped into the sitting room, I could smell her. Her scent invaded my head and caused me not to be able to even concentrate on the file I was reading before in a bid to escape Sophia's endless chatter.And when she stepped into the room, I buried my face in the file. I didn't expect she would ignore my presence and Sophia's. She only exchanged words with Roberto and was worried about Mateo. I was slightly annoyed. Did she have the right to act so worried after leaving the boy all alone? I had to change out of my clothes because I gave him a bath myself when he refused the maids and kept wailing.It was a clumsy and embarrassing experience I never want to ever spread so I warned Roberto and the maids not to say a word of it to Sapphira.Then there was the little altercation with Sophia. I still don't understand what is wrong with her and why she has been acting strange but her actions were only making me increasingly annoyed with her. She even went as far