RafaelWhen the door swung open, my head guard, Simon, was waiting for me. From the dark look on his face I knew it wasn't good news. So I stepped out and shut the door behind me.Sapphira was still in a daze by our intimate exchange so I wasn't afraid she would eavesdrop or anything."What is it, Simon?"His eyes darted to the left and then to the right as if to check if someone was nearby. My interest was now piqued and the emotions that had aroused in me earlier doused immediately.He stepped forward and bowed just then. "Alpha, I have bad news."'I can tell,' I didn't voice out these words though and just waited for him to speak."The guards we sent to Willow Creek went missing. We lost contact with them.""What?" My voice rose a bit louder than I expected."Yes, alpha. We fear they might be dead or held captive by that witch."My brows furrowed and my eyes darkened. It's been decades since the issue with Vespera occurred. Could she still be alive? Could the missing guards really
DanteI turned around to pick up another arrow when I saw my mother approaching me. The arrow instantly forgotten, I met her halfway. "Mom, why are—""There's a guard from the alpha with a message for you," She looked up at me with a happy smile. Ever since the incident with Sophia and since she heard Rafael's leniency towards her, she's been looking for a way to express her gratitude to him but was too embarrassed to go to the packhouse.Now that a guard has come for me, she was overwhelmed with joy. "Come with me quickly. Don't keep him waiting."She took my hand and pulled me without giving me a chance to speak. Nevertheless, I gave up and let her pull me out.When I got to the sitting room, my expression changed once I saw Simon. Did something happen? Is everything alright with Rafael?But Simon had a big smile as he stood and bowed to greet me. "Greetings beta Dante.""Drop the formalities, Simon. Did Rafael send you? Is there any problem?""Dante!" Simon squealed and walked fo
RafaelI was lying in bed with Sapphira's arms tightly wrapped around me when a knock came on the door. I groaned and she chuckled."You should check who it is," she tilted her head up to look at me and I couldn't resist the urge to lean down and kiss her already swollen lips.Her face was still flushed from our intense lovemaking. I made sure not to push too hard, knowing she had just woken up and needed to rest."They won't care if I don't answer the door."She giggled and pulled away. Sitting up and holding up the duvet around her chest, she shook her head. "It might be important. Don't be so indolent."The person knocked again as if agreeing with her words and I groaned loudly. I got out of bed to search for my shorts which were discarded amongst other clothes.I could feel her intense stare and turned around, catching her off guard. Her face reddened and she looked away quickly.A mischievous smile danced on my lips as I wriggled my butt which I was certain she had been staring a
Sapphira"What are you talking about?" Rafael pulled away and I could see his tear stained face. It was the first time seeing him cry and I didn't know how to comfort him but I could distract him.We had bigger problems. Now I know what Vespera kept yapping about in my dream. She knows his curse is broken and it's because of me but how that happened is what I don't understand.Rafael wiped his eyes and asked me again, "Who were you talking about? What do you suddenly understand?""Rafael," I held his arms and told him. "Vespera knows your curse is broken."His brows knitted and he frowned. "How is that possible? We only just found out today.""No..." I shook my head. "She placed the curse. It's reasonable she knows it was broken but somehow, she thinks it has something to do with me. She thinks I broke the curse. That is why she is after me."Rafael remains silent but I could tell his mind was wandering. "I didn't even do anything. How could I have broken your curse?"Something isn't
RafaelDante was standing across the table, away from me, fidgeting slightly. There was a lot to discuss but neither of us wanted to start the conversation. He was one of the few close friends I had.When the suspicion of him and Sapphira arose, I was hurt. Then I found out about the truth and was angry. I know he was only trying to protect his sister but what about my mate, his own Luna? She was innocent and he knew it but instead of acting like every Beta would, he chose his family over his duties. That was why I suspended him.'Wouldn't you too have chosen to support Sapphira if something similar were to happen to you?' Raf's voice resonated in my head and I scowled.Definitely. I would have chosen Sapphira without giving it a second thought. This is one of the reasons why I have asked him to return. My anger towards him was pointless."Rafael—" He began but I cut him off, "Don't call me that.""I'm sorry," He lowered his head. "Alpha Rafael... I'm sorry. I have never gotten the c
SapphiraThe house is awfully quiet and I'm bored. I head to Mateo's nursery, feeling a bit guilty that I have been neglecting my baby since I returned because Oprah was there to help me.Oprah was in the room, walking to and fro, trying to get him to sleep. When she saw me peek through the door, she smiled."Good morning, Luna."I nodded at her greetings and whispered, "Is he asleep yet?"Before she could answer, Mateo raised his head and craned his neck in my direction. "Mama!"His cry elicited a laugh from me and Oprah. I walked into the room and carried him. Breathing in his soft baby scent as he snuggles into my embrace and places his head on my shoulder."He kept crying for his mama early this morning so I brought him to your chambers," Oprah turned to a pile of clothes on the floor which had probably been discarded in a bid to get Mateo to sleep."This morning?" My brows arched as I patted Mateo's back gently. I could hear him yawning. He was going to fall asleep soon."Yes but
Sapphira"I'm sorry, Luna Sapphira. This is an order from the old alpha. No one is allowed to visit Luna Lucia," The guards lowered their heads and I'm taken aback."Why? Is something wrong with mother? Let me in. I can help her," I tried to get through but they formed a formation and held me back as gently as they could."Luna Sapphira, please leave before someone finds you here. We'll be the ones to lose our jobs if Alpha Santino finds out that you are here.""This is ridiculous!" I pulled back feeling a bit pissed. Even if something happened to mother, the least they could do is let me in. Does Rafael know about this?"Please," The guards looked at me with pitiful expressions and bowed.I realized arguing with them or trying to force my way in was going to amount to nothing. I'll just go and get Rafael. I haven't seen him since I woke up but I knew when he was getting dressed and leaving the room. I was just too exhausted to open my eyes.So I asked a guard I met in the hallway, "
SapphiraAll eyes turned to me as soon as I walked in. There were about five of them. Two women and three men. They were so gorgeous one would wonder if they were even normal beings or heavenly ones.When they saw me, their brows furrowed in confusion but that expression lasted only for a minute before their eyes widened. They took off their cloaks and knelt with their heads lowered."Greetings our dearest Princess Faelina!" They echoed in unison. For some reason, tears welled up in my eyes and I couldn't speak. They stood and one of the women walked up to me. She had red hair like mine and her eyes were similarly wet."Farrell!" She called out as she stood an inch from me. "She looks just like Rowan. My goodness, how did we miss out on so much?"She opened her arms and prompted me with a kind smile. "Dear, come to auntie."I didn't need any more words. I rushed into her arms and I was overwhelmed with the sense of familiarity even though I have never met her before.She held me tigh