I take a deep breath calming my nerves. After five years, I am finally coming back to the place that holds my most beautiful memories as well as my sad and painful ones. " It's all in the past Ilebaye, you are different, we are different." I mumble to myself. Yes, that is what I tell myself everyday and the statement that finally gave me the balls to face my reality. Reality that my mate rejected me after we had our hot night together and the fact that he made me a mother at an early age. And I will never have my happy ending with him since my brother told me he has a luna. I have been driving for hours now and my son is in the back seat of the car sleeping. The park is not near the city. Today is an important day in my brother's life. It's his birthday so I decided to come around. " You can't escape forever, Ilebaye. It's about time you return home. Dad and mom miss you and their grandson." Those were my brother's exact words when we talked last time. I know for
Tolani!" I greet her with a smile. Of course, it's a fake one.I hate the woman before me with passion. I don't know what kind of a joke was the moon goddess playing to make her my brother's mate. " You are finally home.I can't wait for us to bond again." Tolani says with a sickly sweet smile which I respond with on my own. " Me too. I'm looking forward to it." I reply, feigning enthusiasm. Wow! I must say your son looks very handsome.She said and I responded with a thank you. I can't have anybody finding out about our past, not even Neo. Looking at him gazing lovingly at her, I know that I have to make a sacrifice for him. Not to mention that Tolani is heavily pregnant." Look at that, darling. I told you that our baby will Love Tolani. Of course, she's such a lovable girl.Who would not love her?" My mother said, nudging my father lovingly. Seeing how happy the family is, I can only smile and mask my pain. I help my mother to serve lunch and we all s
True to her words, Uriel arrived exactly at six.The party will be kicking off at half past seven. Without knocking, Uriel kicked the door open before sauntering with a smile plastered on her face making me scoff." It's hard to get rid of old habits," I comment and she giggles.That's Uriel for you. The girl would rather kick the door open than push it with her hands. The girl who would rather jump over the window than walk out through the door.She has always been someone who does what's not expected of her and gives no damn about it.I used to admire her in the past, but I still do.While growing up, Uriel was the kind of girl who would take no nonsense from anybody? The number of brawls she was involved in before we graduated from high school cannot be counted.On the other hand, I was that shy nerd who would endure anything. I would rather cry by the washrooms silently than confront my troubles.Growing up, I had to depend on Uriel, Neo, and Marcus to defend me.That's just
The moment we step inside the Hall, the sight of men and women dressed to kill greets us.The room is parked with guests, as expected for a top businessman's birthday celebration.My eyes did a quick survey around the room, probably looking for a certain someone.When my eyes landed on him, I could not control the clench in my heart. As expected, he had a woman in his arms. What was I expecting? That he would come here all by himself?Although I already decided to move on, I can't help but feel bitter.' Pathetic, aren't you?' I can hear someone inwardly mocking me.I must be the most pathetic being to ever exist.I force my mind off him, deciding that he isn't worth my tears.My brother has no title in the pack. Although he is of Beta blood and had a high chance of becoming the beta, he chose to follow our father's footsteps and took over the family company.He is the CEO of a multi-billionaire company.He has connections extending to all sides of the country and beyond.He doesn'
" Call me Ilebaye. Don't be so formal or I'll feel awkward." Having him call me Miss Brook feels awkward. I prefer he uses my first name." Sure, you can also call me Cross. Just Cross. Let's forget about titles for tonight and enjoy this dance." Cross proposed and I nodded in agreement.I danced with Cross and although my dancing skills were rusty, I managed to keep up with him. As we continued swaying to the music, I felt a piercing glare directed my way. Turning to look in that direction, I saw nothing. Everybody was busy doing their own thing. Shrugging off the feeling, I decided to concentrate on the man before me.It was easy actually, Just followed his lead and I found myself enjoying it. The man had a great body, I was surprised I hadn't noticed that before. He wasn't a gym rat, but he looked as though he spent a lot of time on his feet. He is a Lycan Prince after all so I did not expect any less." Do you have a mate?" Cross asked, making me tense for a moment.I
" Hello, mate?"A voice so deep and enchanting sounded from behind me.Taking by surprise, I gasped into total shock. As that voice sounds familiar. And I wasn't expecting the owner of the voice to follow me to the bathroom. Not forgotten he even called me Mate.Slowly, I lifted my head and the face I saw reflected in the mirror made my blood turn cold and my heart beat impossibly fast.Longest time.The face I saw that reflected in the mirror said again. Still, awestruck, I turned immediately to see if what I saw in the mirror a while ago was actually accurate.And to my greatest surprise, it was actually him standing in front of me. He hasn't changed at all. Still looking as handsome as ever. With his Grey eyes, Pale smooth skin, and his frizzy hair. The night where I slipped my fingers into his frizzy hair kept coming back to my head like it was something that happened only yesterday.His standing in front of me keeps reminding me that I was rejected by him. He called me a ner
I got up the next morning with a heavy head due to the noise coming from downstairs. Trying to adjust my position on the bed as my head kept aching. Looking around the rooms I discovered I was in my room. How did I get to my room? I was at my brother’s birthday party. So, how come I am in my room?I asked no one but myself that questionThen with a heavy head, I started having flashbacks of what happened yesterday. From the moment I met with Pere at the restroom and how things unfolded with us. And when I went back and drank a lot to the point where I could not stop myself from kissing Cross.Ohh no I can't believe I did that. How will he look at me now? Am sure he is looking at me like a desperate woman. After having a flashback of what happened during my brother's birthday party, I tried getting up from the bed. But was stopped by a voice. “Mom, you will need to have this, it will help you with your hangover. Grandma prepared for you. When I lifted my head to glance at the
Since the dining table was quiet the breakfast went by very fast. After finishing my meal I walked out of the the dining room.Mom! Are you still going to rest? My son asked from the dining table.Yes, son. I don't have anything to do right now but to rest. Illebaye said Dear, you haven't told us about your stay out of the pack all these five years. Mom asked.Yes, my dear. This is the perfect time for us to use the moment to bond. Is been a whole 5 years since we have bonded and because you got back yesterday which was your elder brother's birthday we couldn't bond but right now we can. My dad said Gosh! Moon goddess why did you bless me with such parents who love lists so much? I said to myself Is not our fight so you will need to deal with it. My mom said Oh! No! I forgot again that they could hear me. So, are you gisting us or not? My mom asked Am sorry, M and David, but I need to rest right now. My head still aches from the excess alcohol we drank last night. Maybe next
As their lips touched again, Neo felt a rush of emotions. He had never stopped loving Uriel, and being with her again felt like a dream come true.But as they kissed, Neo's conscience continued to prick at him. He knew he shouldn't be kissing Uriel, not when she was already mated to Marvin.Yet, he couldn't help himself. He had loved Uriel for so long, and being with her again felt like a homecoming.As they finally broke apart for air, Neo's eyes met Uriel's, and he saw the confusion and uncertainty there."Uriel, I..." Neo started to say, but Uriel's fingers on his lips silenced him."Don't say anything, Neo," Uriel whispered. "Just hold me. I need you right now."Neo's arms wrapped tightly around Uriel again, holding her close as they both struggled to come to terms with their feelings.As they stood there, Neo knew that he had to make a choice. He could either walk away from Uriel and continue living a life without her, or he could take a chance and risk everything to be with her.
Nicole's fingers flew across the screen."Follow her," Nicole typed. "I want to know everything she does."Vanni's response came instantly."Consider it done."Nicole's smile was icy."Father, I need to attend to some pack business," Nicole said, rising from her seat.Alpha Nicolas's eyes narrowed."Very well, Nicole. But remember, our discussion is far from over."Nicole nodded, her mind already focused on Illebaye.As she exited the dining room, the maid approached her."Madam, may I have a word?" the maid asked hesitantly."What is it?" Nicole asked."What would you like for lunch today, madam?" The maid inquired.Nicole thought for a moment."A salad would be fine, thank you.""Yes, madam. I'll see it immediately."After Nicole finished speaking to the maid, she walked to her room and started working on her laptop while constantly glancing at her phone, waiting for Vanni's next message.Sitting on one of the chairs in the park was Illebaye. She had promised her son Ethan to bring
Nicole's fingers flew across the screen."Follow her," Nicole typed. "I want to know everything she does."Vanni's response came instantly."Consider it done."Nicole's smile was icy."Father, I need to attend to some pack business," Nicole said, rising from her seat.Alpha Nicolas's eyes narrowed."Very well, Nicole. But remember, our discussion is far from over."Nicole nodded, her mind already focused on Illebaye.As she exited the dining room, the maid approached her."Madam, may I have a word?" the maid asked hesitantly."What is it?" Nicole asked."What would you like for lunch today, madam?" The maid inquired.Nicole thought for a moment."A salad would be fine, thank you.""Yes, madam. I'll see it immediately."After Nicole finished speaking to the maid, she walked to her room and started working on her laptop while constantly glancing at her phone, waiting for Vanni's next message.Sitting on one of the chairs in the park was Illebaye. She had promised her son Ethan to bring
It was a bright morning, and Nicole woke up with a slight headache from the overwhelming tears she shed yesterday. But she didn't let it overcome her as she walked to the mirror, which was placed at the left corner of her room.When she saw her face in the mirror, she let out a loud scream. She couldn't believe the person in the mirror was truly her. Her face was swollen, her hair messed up."This is all that Illebaye's girl's fault," she said to herself, her gaze fixed on her reflection.Nicole's thoughts swirled with anger and resentment. She couldn't believe Alpha Père had moved on so quickly."He replaced me with her," Nicole whispered, her voice trembling. "I won't let her get away with this," Nicole vowed.Just after she finished speaking, she turned around to go clean up, but she was shocked by the mess in her room. Almost everything in her room was broken on the floor, and her room was very scarred.Looking at how things were, she got angry and took her phone from her headboa
Sweetheart, we both know that guy doesn't deserve you. So I will ask you to let go of him. He was not your mate in the first place, Nicole.I let you be with him because of how much you told me you loved him and he loves you too. But right now, I think you should move on with your life. And I, as your father, will support you in anything you want to do. Please, dear. Forget about him.Nicole's face twisted in anguish. "No, Father. I won't let go. I want only Alpha Père. No one else."Her father's expression softened. "Nicole, Alpha Victor of Grand Pack is willing to accept you back as his mate. He's a good man, and he truly cares for you."Nicole's response was immediate and fierce. "No! I don't want Alpha Victor. I want Alpha Père, and I'll get him back."With that, she turned and stormed upstairs to her room, slamming the door shut behind her.Her father stood at the base of the stairs, listening as Nicole's anger unleashed itself in
Uriel sat beside Marvin on the couch, watching him sleep. His peaceful face belied the turmoil that had driven him to drink. She gently brushed a strand of hair from his forehead."What's troubling you, Marvin?" Uriel whispered, her heart aching with concern.As she waited for Marvin to wake up, Uriel's mind wandered to Tolani and Neo. What had happened between them? Why was Marvin hurting so much?Hours passed, and Marvin stirred. His eyes fluttered open, bloodshot and puffy."Uriel?" Marvin mumbled, his voice hoarse."I'm here," Uriel replied softly. "How are you feeling?"Marvin sat up, rubbing his temples. "What happened?""You got drunk at Mox Snack Bar," Uriel said gently. "Marcus helped me bring you home."Marvin's expression darkened. "I remember," he muttered.Uriel handed Marvin a glass of water. "Drink this. We need to talk."Marvin sipped the water, avoiding Uriel's gaze."Marvin, what's going on?" Uriel asked, her voice firm but gentle. "Is it Tolani and Neo?"Marvin's ey
After waiting for a long time but no sign of Marvin, Uriel decided to go outside and look for him. So she rushed to her room to wear something comfortable for her to use and look for her mate. She rushed to the table and took her car keys. But before she could walk out of the house, her phone started ringing.She picked up immediately and found out the caller was her mate, Marvin. But to her surprise, it was someone else who was on the line."Who are you?" Uriel asked."Greetings, Miss, but your husband is here at Mox Snack bar and he's wasted," the person said on the phone."Thanks so much, sir. I will be on my way," Uriel said and ended the call, rushing out of the house with immediate effect."I just pray to the moon goddess he hasn't done anything stupid," Uriel said to herself as she drove her car out of the mansion.As she drove to Mox Snack Bar, Uriel's anxiety grew. What had Marvin done? Had he gotten into trouble? The moon goddess, please protect him.She arrived at the bar,
"What are you doing here?" Neo asked Tolani, his eyes scanning her face."Nothing really," Tolani replied with a shrug. "Just came to visit a friend who came from the Silver Moon Pack and told me she's lounging here."Thanking the moon goddess for helping her out today, Tolani thought to herself."And Pearl?" Neo asked, his brow furrowed. "Why didn't she come with you?""She's with your mom," Tolani said. "Your mom asked me to let her stay with her at home."Neo nodded."And you, what are you doing here?" Tolani asked, trying to sound casual despite the jealousy creeping into her voice. She was scared that her mate, Neo, came here to meet his ex-girlfriend and real mate, Uriel."Why ask?" Neo replied, his expression curious."Well, because you're coming out of a hotel instead of your company," Tolani pointed out.Neo chuckled."I was having some business meetings with a client of mine," he explained.Tolani's eyes narrowed slightly."A client, huh?" she asked, her voice laced with ske
Lycan Cross drifted to sleep, praying to the moon goddess for a day he and Illebaye would finally have the opportunity to love each other.It was a bright morning. Tolani could be seen in the kitchen, preparing a meal for her daughter, Pearl. When her phone started ringing, she walked to where her phone was and picked up the call."Hello," she said to the person on the line."Let's meet at our usual spot," the person said, without even caring to ask how she was doing."I have told you several times, Marvin, I don't want to see you again," Tolani said in a whisper, her voice trembling with anxiety.Marvin's voice turned cold."You think you can just move on with your life, Tolani? After everything we've shared?"Tolani's grip on the phone tightened."Marvin, I've made it clear. I choose Neo. My mate, my love. Leave me alone."Marvin's laughter sent shivers down Tolani's spine."You'll never be happy with him. You'll always come back to me."Tolani's determination grew."Never, Marvin.