"I admit I was rather dismayed, Alec. You didn't even send us an invitation to your wedding," said Mr. Hendricks while the four of them sat in the tearoom.Outside, the rain that started as the drizzle had turned into a downpour. The maid who served them tea was very careful with her moves knowing that a single mistake would cost her life."My apologies, uncle. Apart from the wedding preparations, I have been busy with work. I'm sure you heard about another lord's death and a massacre that took place in a village recently.""Yes, I heard about the massacre. The black mages did it?"Although he believed it wasn't the black mages, Alec didn't like providing unnecessary information to the people who were not directly involved in the case."It is what we are suspecting but nothing is sure yet.""You just arrived, Alec. Does that mean you spent the night working?" Samantha asked meaningfully. It occurred to her that if his cousin didn't even bother to be with his wife on their wedding nigh
I grinned at his confidence, genuinely amused by his recollection. "Is that so? Well, it sounds like we had a lot of fun." Rafi nodded enthusiastically, his eyes sparkling with nostalgia. "We did, Aunt Elisa. I miss those times." As I listened to Rafi's stories, I couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and connection. While my past remained elusive, these shared moments with my nephew filled a void in my heart. The love and affection I felt for him were very real, even if the memories were not. "I miss those times too, Rafi," I admitted, my voice filled with emotion. "But we'll create new memories together, and maybe, just maybe, some of the old ones will find their way back to me." Lauren's jaw tightened, her tongue aching for rebuttal. But as much as she wanted to show her contempt for Alec's words, she was reminded of her desperate move. She did sell herself to have a deal with him, foolishly ignoring that she was dealing with the devil himself and putting her life at the tip
The butler who was standing at the side witnessed the gruesome murder that just took place inside the Everston mansion. It wasn't the first time that Oswin saw his master kill someone brutally, but he still could not get used to it.Hearing the lord mention his wife after killing the vampiress' manservant, the butler realized how wrong he was to think that his master didn't care about his wife. Now he should warn the other servants so they would be careful when it came to dealing with the matters concerning the princess."But I didn't kill her! All I did was ask for a glass of blood! You are being unreasonable for killing Emmanuel, Alec!""Of course I know you didn't kill her, you silly. It wouldn't have been your servant's blood splattered on the table right now but yours," said Alec and continued eating his steak like there was no corpse on the table.Samantha's jaw dropped at what he said, couldn't believe what her cousin had done just because of a lowly woman."Think of this as a
R The mansion was alive with activity as members of the pack hurried to set up for Lucian's birthday celebration. Tables were draped in rich, forest green cloths, and an array of colorful flowers adorned each one. Strings of twinkling fairy lights crisscrossed above, casting a warm, inviting glow. The front yard had been transformed into a magical garden, with lanterns hanging from the trees, creating a serene, enchanting atmosphere. Amid the hustle and bustle, I found myself assisting with the preparations, eager to be a part of this special day for Lucian. He had insisted that I not overexert myself, given my condition, but my determination to contribute pushed me forward. Lucian approached me with a warm smile, his eyes filled with concern. "Elisa, are you sure you should be doing this? You don't have to strain yourself." I glanced at him, feeling touched by his thoughtfulness. "I'm okay, Lucian. I want to help. It's your birthday, after all." He nodded, his expression filled wi
As we continued to dance, the memories of our love and the pain of our separation swirled around us, a bittersweet blend of emotions. I could feel the weight of his love and devotion, and it was a love that had remained unwavering, even in the face of my absence. The music seemed to slow, matching the rhythm of our heartbeats, as Lucian held me closer, his voice filled with a quiet intensity. "You are the love of my life, Elisa. Nothing can ever change that. I promise to cherish every moment we have together." Tears welled up in my eyes as I leaned into his embrace, a profound sense of belonging and love enveloping us. The pain of our separation had forged a deeper connection, a love that had withstood the test of time and distance. In the midst of the dancing crowd, as the world continued to celebrate our reunion, Lucian and I shared a moment of profound intimacy and understanding. It was a moment that spoke of a love that had triumphed over pain, a love that had brought us back to
Elisa's POV: Flashbacks "Father, when I grow up, I want to be like you, father. I want to lead the pack and do everything you do to keep the pack in order," I told my alpha father with determination. At just eight years old, I was already planting the seeds of leadership in my mind. My father smiled, ruffling my hair gently, which made me snort. "I see a future female Alpha in you, my daughter. I know you will be able to lead the whole pack." I smiled sweetly and tenderly hugged my father. "Really, father?" I asked eagerly. "When will the pack transfer the throne to me, father? When will the moon goddess allow me to become a full Female Alpha?" My innocent excitement filled my voice. He chuckled softly. "On your eighteenth birthday, sweetheart. That's when you will rule the pack." I could see the sparkle in his eyes as the moonlight cast its glow upon us. I had longed to be an alpha like my father, and it seemed that my dream was only a few years away. Under the bright moon and in
LUCIAN I bent down to avoid the punch attack made by Mathew, my beta and my sparring partner. When I bent down, I slightly turned around to kick Mathew’s stomach hard, but he did not expect the attack I made so he backed away due to the force of the kick I gave on the left side of his abdomen. The corner of his lips rose as he walked towards me. "You're getting better, Alpha.” I looked at him blankly before walking to where my bottle of water was. "It's not enough Mat,” I said with a bleak tone. My gaze darted to my pack fighters who were also in the training ground. It's been a few months since their pack was attacked by the Blue moon Pack led by Alpha Shan and his wife Luna Meryl, I doesn't know if I was lucky when I was a child because I ended up in a pack where a friend of my parents is the leader because usually in packs there are fights because of lands or other things so if you behave in their land ownership, death will be imposed on you or you will be imprisoned in the dun
ELISA "What? What's going on there, Elisa?" Lucians question sent fear coursing through me, making my knees tremble. I hastily got up, intending to retreat to the room I had come from earlier, a decision I now wished I hadn't made. But before I could get far, a strong arm wrapped around me, pulling me closer to a towering figure. "Oops, now stay calm, little one. We aren't going to hurt you," the large man assured me, his warm smile still on display. I turned my head away, overwhelmed by the situation. The pressure was suffocating, worsening the ache in my head. "L-let go of me..." I stammered weakly, but his grip on me only tightened. I attempted to free myself, but it was like trying to move a mountain. It was impossible. I sighed in defeat. "Wow! Seriously, what are you doing?" I flinched when a shout rang out, and I snapped out of my fearful trance. Depression settled in as I realized that the Cabrera family had always been known for their benevolence, never resorting to cr