Rafael My breath hitched as my eyes darted to the stairs just like everyone else in the room. I didn't know when I let go of the tumbler in my hand on the counter. My eyes were stuck on each movement Sapphira took. When I heard Ricardo help me choose the dress, I didn't quite envision she would look breathtaking like this. The flowing chiffon gown in soft, shimmering champagne hue glowed in the lights that have come to a stop on her. The delicate straps sparkled with intricate beading, like diamonds scattered across her shoulders. The fitted bodice showcased her slender waist more than I liked while the full skirt fell in soft folds and swept the ground as she moved. Her beautiful red hair which I wish was running down her back was packed in a chignon. "She's so beautiful," Another alpha of a neighboring pack and a close friend of mine, Elias, commented. He turned to Juan and asked, "Tell me again. How did Raphael get so lucky?" The rest burst into laughter and I snapped m
Sapphira"This is for you," Vicenzo stretched the bouquet of flowers to me and I accepted it with a smile of my own. "Thank you."We remained silent for just a minute before he spoke again, "How have you been?"I couldn't hear what he said over the noise of the party so I beckoned him to follow me and then turned around. I didn't notice two people with mixed reactions who stalked behind us.I led him out to the balcony and turned back to him. "What did you say?""I asked how you were doing but now I can see this is a foolish question. You are obviously faring better here than you ever did back there. Congratulations on your mating ceremony.""Thank you," I don't know why I felt uncomfortable at the way his smile turned sadder and suddenly bringing him to the balcony was a good idea but then it was openly directed to the party behind us.Actually, Vicenzo is the only son of the alpha of my former pack, Dark Moon pack. The one who had fallen helplessly in love with me and didn't shy awa
Rafael"Brother!" I don't know how people noticed. Neither did I realize that the party had been put to a stop abruptly because someone noticed me beating the hell out of the shit hole in my hands and drew everyone's attention to us."Let him go! You are going to kill him!" Ricardo peeled me off the unconscious bastard and I stepped away, shoving my fingers into my hair not caring about the bruised knuckles."Take him away," Roberto gestured to the guards who carried out his instruction immediately. Ricardo turned inside to address the crowd while I turned to Sapphira. She was shaking, obviously in disbelief of what just happened and I felt even more peeved.I should have gone to get her immediately when I left my friends. But I had been caught up entertaining more people who obstructed my way.They were only being kind by congratulating me on my mating ceremony and the upcoming hunting season so I had to attend to them.Who knew when I looked up, Sapphira would be leading a strange
Sapphira"You must be feeling very happy now. After all, you are now officially the Luna," The words rolled off Sophia contemptuously like molten lava. "But let me tell you. You may think you have won this time but you will never be my Luna. I won't acknowledge you."I felt an impending headache. Why couldn't I just be left alone and given peace of mind? I know to outsiders, the way Sophia was standing so close to me would appear like two close friends getting along.I can't imagine their reactions when they hear everything she is saying.Nevertheless, I steeled myself and looked at her with a calm smile. "Hi Sophia," I ditched the formalities just like she did. "I didn't quite hear what you just said over the noise. Do you care to repeat your words? If possible, you can head over to that place and request for a microphone so I can hear you clearly.""You bitch!" She gritted her teeth and yelled loud enough for only me to hear. "Are you playing me? Wait till Rafael dumps you like the
Sapphira"And... that's... my... niece. The... star... of the... show!" He clapped as I got to the counter. His female companions cheered along with him but I could easily see they were fake expressions.I didn't recognize any of them nor did I want to. They didn't look decent and I thought they must certainly not be from this pack because a lot of guests from far and near had been invited. I could however tell that my uncle was drunk and to prevent him from doing more embarrassing things, I looked around the party. But unlike before, I couldn't find Aunt Elisa anywhere.Did she really not care at all about her husband? How could she just leave him unattended to like this? I thought about the rumors I used to hear from the maids in my former pack while growing up that aunt Elisa and uncle Marcelo's marriage was a business one.There was no love between them. I rubbed my aching temple and wanted to leave him to himself. But I thought he would embarrass himself like always.I wouldn't
Sophia"I have done just as you requested, miss," The maid bowed to me slightly. Then she looked up at me with a tinge of fear."Miss, I hope the alpha won't find out because if he does, neither you nor I will be safe here," I could hear the threat in her words and almost laughed.Seriously? Does this little maid now have the nerve to threaten me? This is what I get for sending this lowly servant on an errand.But I didn't let my thoughts show as I patted her gently, concealing my disgust at having to touch her inwardly, "No, he won't. Don't you trust me? Don't underestimate my influence. Even if he does find out, he won't be able to do anything to me or it might cause a feud between him and my family and I certainly won't let you get caught either."The maid looked relieved and assured me, "I watched them take the drinks myself. The effect should kick in any moment from now. You just have to sit back and watch the show.""Good job," I smiled. But this smile only lasted for a few min
SapphiraI burst into tears as a memory rippled across my memory. "Why did you do this? Was this the gift you promised to give me later? How could you?"Dante didn't even bother to shield himself from my hits and only lowered his head. Why couldn't he say anything? Why was he just remaining mute?This wasn't how he was yesterday. Doesn't he realize keeping quiet will only cause them to misunderstand us further? My heart ached at the realization of how he had just appeared suddenly yesterday to help me with uncle Marcelo. Then accompanied me to the bar. It must have been his plan all along. But why did he do this to me? What did I ever do to this pair of siblings?I couldn't bear to see the disappointed looks casted my way so I buried my face in the duvet and began to cry."Get the maids to help her out," I heard Roberto instruct... Sophia perhaps because she mouthed, "Bitch!" before leaving the room.Everyone else also left, leaving me and Dante together. My body quaked with disgust
Rafael"Brother," I could feel Ricardo reaching out to touch my shoulder when I refused to say anything and just stood there gritting in anger."Don't—touch me," I held up my hand and turned around to see his hand halted in the air. "I'll handle her myself."I watched Ricardo gulp and I could tell he wanted to say something. But before he did, I warned him, "No one is allowed to go to her asides the maids I have assigned to her. If anyone goes against my orders, he will be going against me!"His fingers clenched and I knew I had hit the nail on the spot. The CCTV footage was broken for some reason and we couldn't exactly find out what was going on.I was in denial of Sapphira's betrayal but my mind couldn't get rid of what my eyes saw and what my head thought. However, I couldn't help but feel there was more to the matter than we could see.However, I wasn't going to let anyone get to her till I found the truth. Not even Mateo. That will be her punishment.I had already hired the nann