SapphiraI would be lying if I said I didn't notice how Raphael had ignored me all through the ceremony rites or if I said it didn't hurt. They obviously still haven't told him or Roberto yet.I kept stealing glances at him, not even listening to what the elders were saying. And then, the rites finally came to an end and the full moon appeared.The howls that rose were almost deafening. I could feel Saskia pushing out, so unlike before, I relaxed and let her take over. I was visibly aware of the fur taking over my body and my fingers growing longer until I was no longer in control.Saskia shook, attempting to ease the stiffness in her limbs. We stood on all fours, looking around at the pack ground. There were barely humans left but some were still taking time to shift.Maybe those who were shifting for the first time. My eyes landed on a wolf who was looking at me menacingly.I recognized her eyes anywhere and Saskia snarled. It was Sophia. I hated her so much that I wanted to pounce
SapphiraAlthough Rafael didn't start a conversation, I was content to run and play around with him silently in my wolf form. His wolf was playful and just as energetic as mine.I knew Saskia was hyper because she finally got to be so close with her mate. With the tension between us this last week, this was much needed. Although I still felt a little sad that Rafael himself didn't want to have anything to do with me.Which was probably why he hasn't even said a word to me since we ran off into the forest. But on the good side, his wolf was amiable. Then we laid by the shore of the lake, Saskia rubbing against him indulgently and purring out of satisfaction when this faint acrid scent wafted past my nose. At first, I ignored it but then, there came the loud noise of sticks snapping as the trees swayed in the cool night breeze.The moon hung low in the sky, suddenly casting an eerie glow over the dense forest and as if Saskia could see something, she whined.I felt Raf move beside us a
Rafael I was raging. I wanted to vent my anger on something... on someone... But I couldn't do it to her. It was my principle not to raise my hands on a woman. I wanted to ask her why she got in bed with Dante. Did she already know him elsewhere or they only got close when they met in this pack? Did she seduce him or was it the other way around? Why did she choose the night of our mating ceremony to do that? How can she still be so carefree around me like nothing happened? Did she do this because I refused to mark her? There were so many questions yet no answer. I gritted my teeth as I walked into my personal gym which I rarely visited since I became the alpha. There was no one in it which was perfect. I wore my workout suit hurriedly, grabbed my gloves and positioned myself in front of a punching bag. Minutes passed by and only the sound of the punch bag getting hit filled the room. My arms were getting a bit weary but I kept going. My entire cloth and face was soaked wit
Sophia "Ah!!!!" I screamed and shook my vanity table, causing the clutter of skincare products on it to fall and crash. I didn't care about how expensive they had cost or the damage. I was just too furious to give a fuck.I picked up the closet thing I could touch and threw it against the wall. When I screamed again, my mother rushed in."Sophia baby! What's wrong with you?" She looked around the mess in the room and made her way over to me.I rushed into her arms and began to cry. "Mom, I hate the moon goddess! I hate her! Why can't she just let us make our own decisions? Who the hell does she think she is? She's ruining my life. I hate her!"My mom was shocked at my sudden outburst but she didn't reprimand. Instead she stroked my back gently and hushed me softly, "Don't say such things about the moon goddess. You will only anger her. She does things in our favor.""Then she clearly hates me!" I cried again and looked up at her. My makeup already messed up and strewn all over my fa
RafaelThe first thing I noticed when the guards brought Sophia and her mother in was how she had dressed up beautifully just like the other time at the pack grounds.But her appearance only fueled my anger. I could hardly stay calm. She even mindlessly rushed to me and asked seemingly innocently, "Rafael, you sent for me... Is anything the matter?"I felt a hint of disgust at her coquettish tone. But before I could do anything, the guards brought Dante who I had ordered to be cleaned up and dressed appropriately."Dante!" His mother shrieked as the guards dragged him forward with the cuffs between his wrists.She looked up at me fiercely, "Alpha, do you care to explain this? Why have you chained up my son like an animal? Isn't he supposed to be working on a task for you?"Antonio went forward to help her up but I ignored her and instead focused on Sophia. I could see the fear that flickered on her face because she smiled again."Roberto... Ricardo... Romeo... Why isn't Rafael saying
Sapphira'Saskia?' I called out in confusion as I tried to make sense of where I am. I stood up from the old, worn-out sofa I was laid on and wondered.'Wasn't I on a bed? How did I...? Where is this place? Why am I here?'The only thing that answered my question was an eerie silence and my nose scrunched up as a nauseating scent drifted in. I looked around again and discovered I seem to be in some kind of cave but why?'Saskia?' I called again, confused at her lack of response. Now wasn't the time to go silent. I wanted to know what was going on.I tried to take a step but it was like my feet had been chained to the ground. I couldn't move at all and I began to feel a bit scared.While I was trying to force my feet to move, I heard footsteps and paused. A spookish atmosphere suddenly descended in the dimly lit room and I shuddered."Who's there?" But only the echoes of my loud voice only resounded.'Saskia,' I was almost pleading now. I just want her to give me a response. 'What's go
SapphiraImmediately I heard, "I won't let anyone hurt you", I suddenly became rational and realized what I was doing. I shrunk out of his arms and lowered my head."I'm sorry. I didn't mean to..."Why was he here? Did he come to intensify the punishment he has subjected me too? Have they told him? Does he know now?I definitely wasn't expecting him to hold my shoulders and force me to look up at him. He shook his head and sighed."You did nothing wrong. You shouldn't apologize. I'm the one at fault now... Sapphira, I'm sorry."Silence settled between us like a heavy weight. My brain suddenly went blank. I didn't know how to make sense of his words."I should have listened to you. I should have given you a chance to explain. I'm sorry."He looked at me waiting for me to say something but my throat tightened uncomfortably at that moment.Tears escaped from my eyes and I tried to wipe them. He looked at me like he was guilty and broken at my tears but he deserved it."Please say somethi
Sophia"You know what?" I looked up when I heard the hard tone in his voice. He looked beyond mad. "You are just being delusional."He tugged his blonde hair with his fingers. "Rafael was right. You are too obsessed with him that you don't even care if you hurt someone to get him. One would expect you to be grateful that he gave you the lightest punishment but you are here yapping on how you would get back at his mate."I rolled my eyes at him with a nonchalant expression. The last thing I need is a lecture, especially from someone like him. He ain't a saint either.All I need now is to think and figure out what to do next. I don't care what Antonio thinks. It's his fault he didn't accept my rejection and be free from my shenanigans."I think having you grounded is the best solution now. Perhaps, you will be able to reflect on your actions then and think about your errors."I didn't even give him a glance when he left. I will reflect on my actions alright and figure out where I went w