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
SapphiraI don't know how long I remained curled up in one position. The maids brought food, water and offered to help me out of my heavy cloth but although I was uncomfortable in the dress, I didn't let any of them near me.I ended up kicking the tray of dishes and pouring the water over. Although the maids were pissed, they didn't dare lay a finger on me.After all, I was still their Luna although I didn't know for how long. But they cussed and swore. I didn't even react like I heard them.My cheeks already lost their colors and I was trembling. How was my Mateo? Is he eating? Is he sleeping? Is my baby crying now?Thinking of him, I started crying all over again. The maids were already immune to my cries as they didn't bulge or feel offended this time."I didn't do anything wrong," I whimpered softly. It felt like I was transported to those days when I would be grounded in the dark attic whenever I got into trouble with Aunt Elisa.'Saskia,' I called out. 'I didn't do anything wron
Sapphira'Sister-in-law, we are going to help you out of this. Just don't cry anymore,' Romeo assured through the mind link with a distraught expression as he helped me up."Yes," Ricardo could hear our conversation. "Just understand that brother is angry right now. Don't count any of his actions or his words. I have never seen him this angry. It shows that he cares about you."I snorted softly. Cares about me? Is this how to show you care about someone? If this is it, I don't want this sort of affection then. His own brothers could see I am not guilty. Why couldn't he? Thinking of this, I held Romeo's hands tightly and shook my head. "I just want you two to know that I didn't do it. I might have ended up in the bed with Dante but I don't know how it happened and I know nothing happened between us. I can't feel any discomfort.""We know," Ricardo nodded."I think someone purposely tried to frame me," I trembled again and Romeo looked worried.'You are trembling again, sister-in-law.
SophiaI ran into the cell and helped my brother up. He lifted his bloody face which almost made me shrink in fear. "Brother," I put on a pitiful face and helped him from the floor."Don't worry. Once I leave, I'll tell father and mother of what Raphael has done. He will have no choice but to let you go."Dante shook his head and opened his mouth to speak only to spurt out a mouthful of blood that made me shriek, "Ah!"I subconsciously took some steps away from him and I didn't know he noticed this. "You can't... do that... The... alpha... is... angry as it is... Pulling off... such... a stunt... will only... make him angrier."He was having difficulty speaking. I suddenly thought in horror that although Rafael considered Dante as a friend of his, he didn't hesitate to beat him up because of that bitch.What will happen when he—"Sophia," Dante reached out to me. "Tell me... Do... you... like Rafael?"I was shocked by his words and couldn't find an answer at the moment. His eyes turne
RobertoThe maid returned soon after and laid out a couple of dishes in front of mother. The pungent scent filled the room, almost making me puke.I had to cover my nose. What the heck was this? Mother however didn't have any reaction similar to mine.She took the first bite and her face lit up. "Mom..." I was startled."What?" She looked up and stretched a spoonful of whatever it was. "It's actually not as bad as it looks and smells. It's actually delicious."I gagged and pressed the button on my wheelchair to reverse. No way was I going to taste that thing."On second thought, you should have it. She made it for you."Mom shook her head at me helplessly and began to eat with so much enthusiasm that surprised me. I can't even stand the scent. How can she eat it so easily?________Ricardo"Here she is, alpha," The guards pushed a woman and she fell at my feet. I couldn't see her but I trust the guards' judgment. "She was trying to escape when we caught her."We had stepped out of sis
Ricardo"What?" I arched a brow at her response. "What has my sister-in-law done to you? Why do you hate her?"This just doesn't make any sense but I couldn't smell any lies on her. I thought there must be someone behind her definitely but what is she saying now?"Why does she deserve to be our Luna? She is ordinary. She doesn't have any particular skill or virtue besides being a pretty face like other bimbos that have come here for alpha."Confusion descended on me. Does this give her any reason to plot against Sapphira like this? Was she really not scared of the consequences?Before I could speak, she continued, "There are other suitable and qualified women especially ones from our pack like Miss Sophia. She can fight, has a good and strong family background and is also beautiful. Luna doesn't even have a rank."I remained silent for a minute. My face twisted with grimness. For the first time in my life, I met someone so stupid as this maid. But she has a lot of information about
RafaelI returned just in time for the first day of the hunting season. The pack already looked different and festive. I was glad to be home and also thoroughly exhausted.As I headed to the front door, I turned and patted Antonio who had a similarly exhausted look."You have worked hard. You should go home early and catch some rest. I'll see you tonight at the hunting ceremony."He nodded and bowed before turning around. Perhaps he thought running home was faster, so he shifted quickly and sprinted off. I turned to my guards and gestured tiredly, "What happened while I was away? Anything special?"I noticed the guards exchanged looks and were hesitant to speak. A loyal guard of mine stepped forward and opened the door as he nodded, "Yes alpha. Things happened. But you look worn out. They aren't that important. You should also catch some rest. Everyone is currently busy with the ceremony preparations."I nodded and looked around as I walked in. The few maids who noticed me greeted me