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.
"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
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,
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