[~♣RAEGAN♣~]The unblinking gazes of the elders directed at me was starting to hurt my head ‘cause they’ve been staring since the minute I walked into this room with my brothers. Being an elder didn’t only imply having grey hair and beards and nursing knowledge as old as time with the inability to fight to protect their lives when it really matters. No, maybe in some packs it was but in my pack, it was simply made up of the strongest which, of course, were the heads of each faction under my rule.It’s been that way since the foundation of the pack. Elder simply implied that one had a vast amount of the historical knowledge of the pack that has been passed down through generation in both written and oral form. I take my seat at the head table; father sits at the other end and my brothers, Damian and Rune take each seat next to me at both my right and left hand. I didn’t have to hold each of their gazes to see it, I could clearly sense the unease riding the hues of their piercing
[~♣RAEGAN♣~]The sun has finally set by the time I make it back home with Rune and he goes right up into his room as though he was hypnotized to do so.Our walk back home was mostly quiet but it wasn't uncomfortable. Besides, I was lost in my own head thinking of the next step to take from this storm. And if I was to pull us out of it, we would have to talk about our way forward and that includes talking to her about it.That is the hardest part after all. Convincing her… And that on its own would not be easy. Hell, it might even be downright impossible.Right now, I’m just grateful that she hasn’t rejected us yet— A week ago we would have lost her completely if mother hadn’t intervened. I made sure to show my gratitude for that. Mother never hit us nor did she show any displeasure for our sin. I was grateful for that, we had enough beating from father to last a lifetime, It hurts to even think about it.I was also grateful that she didn’t feel any resentment for us, she reassured me
[~♣RAEGAN♣~]“What did you want to talk about so badly?” She asks straightforwardly as she sits upright against the pillows that walls up behind her, drawing her legs up against her body and wrapping her arms around them as her chin rests on her knees.But she doesn’t look at me.Her room is dimly lit by the glow of light emanating from the moon stone hangings on the ceiling, threaded by twine ropes and the candle lamp on the bed stand.I sit next to her on the bed, watching her as she watches the moon outside her bedroom window as though it was the most fascinating thing to gaze upon. She was indeed a brilliant sight to behold, my heart turns from merely the sight of her.She was like a fairytale, seeped halfly in the light from the moon’s glow, her skin glows like an ethereal dream that I never want to leave and it leaves me speechless every time. My guilt comes back at me again… Now I was starting to wish I could turn back the hands of time to that very day… So I could redo the th
[~♦DAMIAN♦~]“What’s so important that you have us awake before the break of dawn, Raegan?” I ask as I walk into my twin brother’s study. The room was built as an adjoining room to his bedroom but it also has another entrance door leading in from the corridor.I took the liberty of walking in through his bedroom because it’s right in front of mine. Raegan has his back turned to me, he turns around when he hears my voice.“You’re here,” He states simply, ignoring my question. “Where’s Rune?”As though hearing the call of his name, the door to the study’s main entrance opens and Rune comes into view at the threshold. His amethyst eyes sweep the room before they land on us across the room. His hair is tied back with some loose strands on his forehead as he walks in. Speak of the devil…Meeting our gaze, Rune doesn’t say a word to either of us, only nodding in acknowledgment of our presence and just makes a beeline to one of the couches in the middle of the room and takes a spot at one
[~♠CORAL♠~]“I don’t expect forgiveness overnight, moonbeam, I understand that. But I hope you’ll give us a chance to prove ourselves to you. We’ll do anything to regain your trust.”I tousle in bed as my mind runs away with me again. The sun was already above the horizon, the curtain sways softly to the breeze and the cloud drifts lazily across the sky. The warm comfort of my room surrounds me as I stare out my window. The sky looked serene but my mind, however, was far from it. A heavy feeling clings over my chest. I hug my pillow and let out a frustrated cry into it. Raegan’s words were a constant echo in my mind, invasively and eluding me of sleep. My mind and heart stirs with emotions that I thought I'd buried away. Their actions, their secrets and the apologies swirled together in a jumbled mess in my head.My thoughts were a maze and It felt as though my mind was constantly plunging into the core of an eruptive core. I didn’t know which part to take or which emotions to trust.
[~♠CORAL♠~] Heavy aroma of freshly baked bread and pancakes surrounds me, overwhelming my sense of smell, making my mouth water. “Mmm, that smells so good.” Kiara purrs as she starts to run ahead, towards the kitchen. I smile, tailing behind her. Agatha must be making a feast this morning, it smells more than the usual bunch. I wonder what the occassion was? It’s not like it was anyone’s birthday or an anniversary ceremony. But without much thought, I hurry towards the kitchen as well, striding behind Kiara. She’s standing by the entrance when I meet up with her and she looks transfix. My brows knots with a frown as I get closer to her. “Kiara?” I call but she doesn’t turn to me and my frown deepens when she ignores my second call. She’s never been this taken by anything before, what in the goddess’s name is she staring so strongly at? “Kiki, are you alright.” I reach her, clutching her shoulders, she jerks from my touch as she turns to me and I shoot a brow up to her. “Ah… Coc
[~♠CORAL♠~]“Is it to your liking?” I hear Raegan’s cool baritone voice question beside me and my attention snaps up to him. He’s seated next to me, his short white hair grazing his forehead as he watches me with a look in his eyes.I nod, looking back down at the breakfast buffet on the dining table but especially at my pancakes, topped with whipped cream and wild blueberries.“I’m glad to hear it. I guess I haven’t lost my touch yet.” He says and I sneak a glance up at him but his intense ice blue orbs catches mine. The look in his eyes morphs into one of content and he smiles softly at me, his orbs glinting a silvery glow.I sweep my gaze back to the table, it lands on Kiara at the other side of the table and she’s in her own world, her sole focus being the dishes on the table. In addition to the pancakes, bread and cookies, Raegan also went out of his way to make cream stew, bacon, fried eggs and served with orange and sweet lemon juice and tea. I get that he wanted to make me bre
[~°RUNE°~]I watch my brother grumble as he trails his pen over a piece of paper. He’s sitting behind the desk in father’s office— former office. it belongs to Raegan now but he’s barely used it, choosing to convert his study into an office.It was his safe space which he’d chosen to be converted into a working space when he took up the role as the pack leader. He’s usually there reading books or writing poems.“Curse that Raegan,” Damian groans as he scribbles on the paper, his face tightening with a deeper scowl. His fingers clench harder on the quill. “How dare he make me do his work for him while he goes to spend time with my mate.”“Relax, Damian. It’d be overwhelming for her if we’re all with her at once.”“Don’t you think I know that, Rune?” He snaps, lifting his gaze to me, halting whatever it is he was writing. “Still, I wanted to be the one in his place.”I relax into the seat opposite Damian. “Well, It’s not as though we’re competing for her.”“Who does he think he is? I wa
[~♥CORAL♥~]“Do you need me to come with you?” Reagan asks. There's a look of worry etch on his face when I turn around, my hand pausing mid-air from reaching for the front door, to face him.My red hair bobs around me, caressing my face and shoulders. “No, I'll be fine.”“Are you sure?” His pries, his soft ice blue gaze narrows as he watches me intently and I force down a bundle of nerve threatening to push it's way through.Gifting him a warm smile, I grab unto my bag’s straps on my shoulders. “It's not my first day in school, Reagan. I'll be fine.”I tell him, trying to tamper his worries but even my false affirmation doesn't seem to be working either.My smile cracks when he says, “Yes, I know that but, this is different.” He takes few steps towards me until he was closing in on me. I don't drift in my step and let the soothing aroma of his scent seep into me.“We've not exactly made a public announcement.”He was referring to our mating bond. A lot of things has definitely happen
[~♥CORAL♥~]Today's been like a dream. A fluffy, fairytale like dream and I'm floating on clouds, delirious from the ecstasy I feel swirling in me. The sun is slowly setting, casting warm, bright light over us. The river overhead glimmers with the reddish orange hues of the setting sun. The fairy lights glow brighter under the glow it casts over them, it makes the flowers look like they're surrounded by a couple of fireflies.It's perfect. It's beautiful and serene, just like today and I can't help but feel grateful. Being outside has never felt so refreshing and it's because of them.This moment has unexpectedly been exactly what I needed. And as I watch them, sharing in the many snacks and dessert that they'd prepared—mostly by Reagan—a feeling of serenity percolates in my chest.I'm stuffed with so much food and desserts but I slowly munch on the last of my biscuits, enjoying the sweet, creamy flavor and chewy texture when I catch Reagan make an eye gesture to Damian and Rune and
[~♥CORAL♥~] We follow a hidden part into the forest grounds. The part resonates with my memories with every step I take. Rune leads, his hold on my arm, firm, he touch feels gentle, like he wants to keep hold onto it infinitely.Above us, the sky is clear and the trees shield us from the late-noon sunlight, casting shadows around us. Birds chirps in the distance and I could hear the soft rustling of the little forest creatures that move about their nature land.My blood steams with excitement; the smell of the forest—the deep earthy roots, the smell of grass and plants—is something I’ve missed in a while and walking down the familiar part again has an even deeper curiosity festering through me. Rune has remained quiet, refusing to give out any other piece of information that could damper my curiosity. But I did find out that Reagan and Damian were a part of this dern plan that he’d refused to lay out for me. And now the suspense is just really eating at me to know.“We’re here.” Rune
[~♥CORAL♥~]A Week Later…“Where are we going?” I ask Rune as he rummages through my wardrobe, finally picking out a blue sun dress, he finally turns around to face me.He had come into my few minutes ago, demanding that I get dressed but he wouldn’t spill a word about what the occasion was. Then he proceeds to run through my closet of clothes to fasten my prep up when I’d all but assault him with question after question; my curiosity and confusion remains unattended to.What is he up to now?“This would look lovely on you.” He says with a little smile, the pale cotton dress hangs down the length of his sturdy body and I run my gaze over it, agreeing with him.Taking a proper look at the dress though, I realize it's one of the dresses he bought me last year at a festival. Did he pick it out intentionally? Did he recognize it as well?I don’t get any chance to find the answers when I’m pulled off my bed to my feet and driven to the doorway of my bathroom. “Go on. Freshen up.”“But—”“I
[~♥CORAL♥~]“Hmm, those would definitely taste as good as they smell.” Damian’s voice fills the air, his large frame filling the entrance as he walks into the kitchen. “I hear we’re having a picnic.” His ember eyes find mine the instant he crosses the threshold and they immediately flash with excitement and something else as he stalks towards me with measured steps.“That’s right, and it’s going to be a big one!” Kiara chirps enthusiastically from the corner but without taking his eyes off me or responding to her, Damian stops two feet away from me and cocks his head to the side. A thin layer of his combed back hair falls free, the dark lock feathers his temple with the movement.“Hmm? Was this your grand idea, sweet girl?” He flashes a smile that could steal breaths away. With his left hand inside his pocket, his right hand reaches for my face and his fingertips caresses the hollow of my cheek.A subtle shiver runs down my skin at the contact but I make a manageable attempt to respon
[~♥CORAL♥~]“We’re having a picnic!” Kiara sing-songs, throwing her hands up as she waltz into Reagan's office like she owned the place.“Kiara, you can't just burst in without knocking, what if he's busy or something?” I complain, my voice a low yell as I tail behind her, entering the office without taking my eyes off her.“Nah, he wouldn't mind at all.” She says over her shoulder, her hazel gaze catches mine monetarily before she faces front again, flipping her curly blonde hair and the short length bounces on her shoulder.I knew it wasn't routine and Reagan doesn't let anyone into his office without his permission, I also knew she hadn't been in here, often and without me being present with her but the confidence she oozed walking into Reagan's office like she's been in it countlessly, gave room for an unfamiliar feeling to curl in my belly.“Right, Reagan?” Kiara face breaks open with a smile and that's when I turn to face him too.He has his gaze locked on Kiara and there's a lo
[~♥CORAL♥~]“Y-You’re going to give them a chance?!” My best friend shoots as she abruptly gets off her feet, surprise riding the fine, smooth lines of her face as she holds my gaze. “Which technically means, no rejection? You're willing to accept them as your mates?” She adds, still seeped in shock and I almost chuckle at her outburst.As before, my response to her stunned expression is a simple, vehement nod.“Just to be sure,” She puts her hands out between us and twirls an index finger in a circular motion before adding. “All three of them?”I nod again, my resolve getting firmer with every answer I give, with every moment I think about it.Her gaze shifts to the door, lingering as though she’s expecting someone to pop out from the corner. A look crosses her features before she mutters.“Why?”There’s a hint of an emotion in her voice that I don't recognise but it almost sounded wistful. It sparks an alarm in my head and I frown, my brows lowering with confusion.“What do you mean
[~♥CORAL♥~]Overwhelming.Everything in this moment is utterly overwhelming and I feel it all at once. The fast pacing of my heart, the warming body heat of my mates around me, the sudden sense of warmth and safety I’ve always not let myself sink into, the happiness and heat in their stunned gazes but most of all… relief. It encompasses all other emotions that I feel in this moment.Relief that they still want me even through my tantrums…Shifting my gaze between all three of them, waiting for the flash moment where I’d catch a hint of hesitation or something that would set them back on their decision but also making sure this moment was real and not a dream. If my hands were free, I’d probably pinch myself to check if I was awake or still asleep and this was all a blissful dream.They didn’t hate me for it.“Thank you.” I say, my voice a quiet whisper.“No, moonbeam,” Reagan supplies quickly. His smile is warm and bright and beautiful when I look at him, his beautiful ice-blue eyes s
[~♣REAGAN♣~] The air is thick with something heavy and the curator of this burning nerve is our very much antsy looking mate sitting across from us in the living room. Her summon this morning had been abrupt and unexpected but it had left an air of intuitive preconception in its wake, though even without that feeling, her summon alone would have stirred the same pull it did right now, to respond to her call and it was the same for my brothers as well. And that was why we were all seated here, awaiting the moment she’d speak. The tension swirling even though I’m trying not to let my nerves get to me because I think deep down, I have an inkling of what this moment was all about as I try not to let the negative thoughts break free in my mind. Curiosity and wariness races through my bloodstream. This was probably that moment. The one that hangs the fate of our new relationship in the balance; one that could build or destroy us. The last few hours have been a whirlpool of gut twis