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
SapphiraI spent days preparing the concoctions for mother and also staying out of Rafael's way. I didn't want to see him and I think he was also avoiding me. I heard it was the hunting season soon so he was busy. He always left the pack house early and only returned late. Not like I cared. I didn't want to see him.I also made that clear with the bolster I put on the bed. Mateo and I took up a part while he could have the other side of the bed. I didn't want a repeat of what happened that night that ended up leaving me picking up broken pieces of my heart when I realized the only thing I was going to get was love from his wolf and not him.But this didn't stop my stupid heart from palpitating or the hairs on my skin from rising when the bed dipped in the middle of the night whenever he got in or in the morning when there were movements of him getting ready.But today I was excited and I won't let anything dampen my mood. Mother and father were coming back. I couldn't wait to show h
Rafael"M—om," I stuttered with arched brows. "Why are you looking at me like that?"I didn't know why I had a bad feeling at the expression on her face. She was shocked at first but now there was one sort of emotion that I couldn't decipher. It made me want to take a few steps back although she was bound to a wheelchair. Yes, I might be a tough and revered alpha but I was still scared of my mother's wrath."I'm warning you," She raised her fingers at me and spoke with a fierce tone. "You have to break off that bond. You have to reject her.""What?" I choked."You can't just toss Sapphira aside. Are you going to let her suffer because of one fated mate? What about her child? The only Luna I'll ever accept for you is Sapphira.""Mom, will you just keep calm and let me speak?" I had an urge to laugh but I didn't think that would be a good idea now with how angry mom was looking.She hasn't known Sapphira for a long time. Why is she protecting her so fiercely? Why this strong reaction a
Sapphira "Mother?" My voice was so low that she must not have heard me but she did. "Yes," She nodded. "But if the parents of Luna cannot attend the ceremony for some reason, it's acceptable. The elders are more important." I wrapped my arms around myself. My mother should be present here... But I didn't have one and aunt Elisa... They already showed me how little my worth is in their hearts when they gave me away in exchange for monetary benefits. They won't attend this ceremony. I didn't even get the chance to tell them. This means my own side of the hall will be empty. Maybe the maid noticed how pale I looked because she asked in a worried tone, "Luna, are you alright? Did I do something wrong?" I forced a smile and shook my head. "No... What's your name?" "Oprah," she courtesy again and my smile widened. I wanted to say something when a knock resounded on the door. "It is time. Bring Luna out!" "I'll help you up," Oprah rushed forward and helped me up. I couldn'
RafaelI stretched my palm and didn't even react when the elder lifted the knife from the case and tore a large opening on it. I could hear Sapphira gasp softly as she saw the blood that oozed out of it.She was probably frightened but this was the tradition. However, I noted with admiration how she didn't even fret and held in her pain as he did the same to her palm.Then he fused our palms together making it so that we were holding each other's hands. As our bloods merged and the audience cheered, I could feel the invisible bond between us. It was just a strong feeling I couldn't ignore and did I mention... Her scent was coming off even stronger and every other emotion she was feeling. Was this only happening to me?The elder passed the bloody knife to his fellows and proclaimed in a loud voice, "The ceremony is done! Let's welcome our Luna into our pack. She is officially one of us!"The audience clapped but my eyes were stuck on Sapphira's face. Her lips parted slightly like she
SapphiraI could feel the happy mood turn sour and everyone's eyes turned to aunt Elisa. She looked frightened because she laughed nervously and quickly corrected herself."I'm sorry. I meant, Luna Sapphira."'I've never seen your aunt so scared before,' Saskia was having a good laugh but I didn't find any of this funny. What was she even doing here?I'd rather they stayed at their pack than come here and show fake affections. I watched as she exchanged pleasantries with mother who was much too friendly with everyone for my liking.Then she asked with a smile that might look nice to onlookers but not me, "Can I borrow my niece for a minute?""Of course," Mother's smile widened. Then she gestured to me, "Go on... They'll leave soon and you won't have much time to spend with them. We'll be here."I forced a smile and nodded. If only they know how reluctant I am. As she led me away, a voice flooded into my head, 'Sister-in-law, I'm just a few steps away. Call me if you need me... I don'