Hi Everyone!It took me 13 Chapters before uploading an author's note to talk to you guys lol.To start with, I am Joanne Cristel. Most people call me Joanne, but I always introduce myself as Cristel to my readers. Anyway, this author's note is a simple note that can help me talk to you and know your thoughts about the recently uploaded chapters. How's the story going for you? Is the pace too fast or slow? What do you feel about the characters so far? Are they annoying? Are their actions justifiable? Are you guys expecting some character developmet on the main leads? How about the word count on every chapter? How many wirds do you prefer? Let me know in the comments section so I can think if I'll consider them!This is my first story (hoping it won't be my last) that I will write in this platform. I am planning to write more stories and translate my imagination to share them to other people. I am hoping to get to know you well. Thank you for giving my story a chance to be read. I wis
Ezra’s POV“I think Romeo prepared some food, sir. Do you want us to go back to the house and eat, or you want us to eat at the party instead?” Roman asked.I noticed that he was looking at me while asking the last line.“We’ll just dine in there. It will took our cook another hour to prepare our meal,” Ryler answered.My hand instinctively fly to my stomach when I felt it growl. I bite my lower lip and look at the backs of the two men.Am I included when they will eat? I’m already hungry. I do not remember eating something the whole day.We stopped right in front of the tall and navy-blue double gates. It automatically opened and we stepped inside.I travel my eyes around in awe. After the double gates, the main door is located meters away. We march towards it and I could not stop myself from roaming my eyes and admiring the view.Well, to be honest, there’s nothing much to se aside from its luxurious exterior with well-trimmed grass that guides your path to the main door, but the th
Ezra's POV "I'm glad that you came. I am actually waiting for you!" he said. I cleared my throat and slightly move away from Romeo. I cannot take the glares that I am receiving from Ryler. “T-thanks, sir…” I replied awkwardly. I tried to minimize my voice even I know Ryler can still hear it. I am not even sure if I am allowed to talk to someone. I am still a slave and after this, I’ll go back to my cell. “Nah. Stop calling me ‘sir’. I am not your master. You can call me ‘Romeo’,” he said. I look at him and with hesitation, I nod. He place his arm on my shoulder and motioned me to face the two. “So, what are you guys waiting for? Let’s start the party!” he said on which the crowd cheered. I shut my eyes tightly as the booming sound of the party music and the cheers of the crowd echoed on the corners of the place. Romeo was about to snatch me from them. He turn on his back to Ryler and his twin and was about to drag me with him when suddenly, I felt a warm and rough hand caught
Ryler's POV"Jeez. Calm down. I'm not going to hit you," Romeo said.I stare at her. I notice how she instinctively jump in her place and her arms was about to shield herself from Romeo's movement.My eyes travel from her face down to her body. I saw some bruises in her neck, and i remember seeing some on her neck earlier when she was naked. She's wearing a tight hugging dress that length falls just below her private. Even she's wearing a high-knee boots, the red marks and scars in her inner thigh did not passed from my eyes. I am not certian if she got those bruises from when they were chased and sold as slaves or when Laura pulled a trick on her and used the guards or maybe there is another reason. One thing I'm certain, she's being abused. In my peripheral vision, I notice how Romeo's eyes pierced into her. "Go on. I'm already hungry," I said, wnating her to exit the place and out of Romeo's sight."Alright. Let me lead you to the kitchen area--""Roman, call a servant to help h
Hello everyone! Here's my second author's note for this month. How is everything going? I hope everything's well. For those who have no idea, I am currently a 4th year college student in the Philippines. And today, i just finished my on-the-job training. It takes me 2 hours maximum to go to the site of my OJT and another 2 and a half hour to go home. I completed a 500-hour training and now I am already a candidate for graduation, yehey! Starting from today, I can already focus on writing this story. I hope you'llb eenthusiastic as I am.Hoping for you to be reponsive to my story chapters, thank you!
Ezra's POV The servant slidess open the door that separates the venue of the party from the kitchen. Like how I reacted to the whole house, my jaw dropped at what was in front of me. The kitchen's interior is far from the original interior design of the house. When I first step inside this house, all I could think is how dark the color palette that they used was. However, their kitchen is different! The kitchen's interior design is gold and white. There is an empty center island where the servant went. She pressed something and my eyes widens when I saw the whole island blink in red. "You'll cook here. This will serve as your stove." Once again, my jaw drop. I do not know how many times my lips will part on this house. "This is an electric sensory stove," she said. She probably realized that I am too amazed. I think my ignorance is evident on my face. I look at her and awkwardly chuckle. "O-Ohh.. is that so...? I'm sorry, but what's your name again?" I asked. I don't re
Ezra’s POV I am waiting for Jenny so I can cook the barbeque already. It’s been a couple of minutes since she left and I do nothing here other than stare at nothingness and listen to the faded music of the party music in the background. I heard a knock on the door. I thought it was Jenny but it was just another servant wearing the same uniform as her. The girl looked pale. She’s crossing her arms over her chest as if she’s covering her body from someone. Unconsciously, my eyes roam around her body. I notice a slight bruise on her arm and a cut on the side of her lips. She was in a hurry when she came in, but pauses when she saw me inside the kitchen. I stretches out my lips to offer her a smile although I am not sure if it was the gesture that she need. I fix my stance by standing properly and made a few steps closer to her. “H-hi. I’m E-Ezra,” I said and offered my hand. I stretch out my hand with an open palm, asking for a handshake from her. But she only avoided her gaze. I
Ezra’s POV It’s been minutes since Mica and Master Shiro left the kitchen however, the face of Mica keeps flashing on my mind. The way her eyes blinked uncontrollably at me as if she was asking for help. After the scene earlier, I think I already know why she’s quivering in fear and where the bruises all over her body and the cut on the side of her lips came from. I bite my lower lip and shut my eyes close. How could she ask for my help? Does she think I am someone she can ask for help with? I sigh. To be honest, not to discredit what she’s been experiencing, but I do think her position is better than mine. At least she’s not being asked to carry a child for nine months and vanish. I stared at the whole kitchen. Despite the bitter environment that I’ll face here in this place, I still could not stop myself from being amazed by all the house designs and the place itself. I don’t see such places way back in the village. This place feels like something I’ll see on the screen of the t
Celestine’s POV“OMG. You’re so gorg, princess!” Gia exclaimed. I shyly smiled at her. I am still not used of getting compliments. I look at my reflection in the mirror. The glittery halter top dress shines bright and makes my fair skin dominate.Gia lean towards me and levels her face into mine. We both look at the mirror.“You look like a godess of light!” she commented.I chuckled and slightly shakes my head.“Stop it, Gia!” I softly and playfully hit her arm.She made me stand as we both walk in front of the full-length mirror.“See? You look pretty!” I smiled. I reach for the hem of my dress and lift it a little. I made a small sway to see how the skirt of the dress will move.“I do not know why I have to dress this way. It will be torn anyway.”Gia sighed. “Even so. This is the day that you will transform! This is the day that you will meet your wolf.”“Can I just do this privately?” I asked.I swear, I have no idea how many times I tried everyone around me, including Ryler,
Celestine's POVMy heart is pounding hard yet slow. I tried to maintain a straight face so no one would notice the chaos inside of me.I lift my chin and look straight ahead. I can sense Ryler's presence on my back, but I did not date look back at him until we reached the balcony just across teh dinning area."What do you want to talk about?" I asked.I do not know why I am acting this way. Indeed, I told him to give me space. But I won't lie. My heart feels warm whenever he visits me and tries to court me. It is true that I do not want to go back to the Midnight Shadow pack. However, the thought of him not pursuing me to go back with him also hurts me. "I know you do not want to rush things, Celestine." He inserted his hand into his pocket and look straight into my eyes."But...?" I continued.I can sense in his tone that he wants to say something."The pack is already looking for an heir. I cannot disclose to them about you and the baby. I do not want to put pressure on you."I gu
Celestine’s POVA short silence enveloped the table. I can sense my father’s eyes on me, probably wondering if I know any of this.On the other hand, I look at my brother, thinking the same thing. Did he call him?Clement noticed the weight of my stare and looked back at me. He then shrugs his shoulders and continues eating.Well, based on how he is acting, I think he is unaware of this.“Midnight Shadow Pack? Isn’t that the pack where you came from?” Briner asked, breaking the silence.I darted my eyes at him. “Yep.” I avoided my gaze at him and went back to eating. “Ohh, alright,” he murmured.He caught my attention. “Alright, what?” I asked.He raises his hand in front. “Nothing. It just comes to mind that he is possibly your ex-mate.”“He is,” my brother answered. “Should we let him in?” he asked my father.My brows furrow. Why is he only asking Father and not me? Clement directed his head at me after noticing my heavy gaze.“Do you want him here?” he innocently asked.Thought you
Celestine’s POVLoryna is helping me get ready for dinner later. We are here in my room as she currently curling the tips of my hair.I do not know who we are going to meet. Clement doesn’t want to tell me. All he said was his family and ours are close friends. He also emphasized that he is single and an Alpha.“You look exactly like your mother, gorgeous,” Loryna commented. Her hands gently rest on my shoulders as we both look at my reflection in the vanity mirror in front of us.I flashed a small smile. The glam team that my brother hired to doll me up did a great job. My cheekbones are enhanced, they made my eyelashes longer, and the rosy blush cheeks perfectly complimented my fair skin.What I did not like was my hair. They tied my hair in a messy bun. It did look good on me, but I am not comfortable with my hair tied up and exposing my neck. I got too shy to ask them to repeat it, so I just told Loryna to fix my hair right after the team left.“It’s probably the makeup,” I replie
Celestine’s POV“I will court you, Celestine. I will show you that I am worth the risk… again.”I take a deep breath while staring at the sky blue peaceful sky. The sun is shining brightly but gladly, it doesn’t hurtfully strike through my skin. Hit by the blinding light of the sun along with the warm breeze of the wind here on my small balcony, it feels refreshing.My head turned on my closed door when I heard three consecutive knocks. “Come in,” I confidently replied.There are only a few people who knock on my door. Whoever it was, I am pretty sure I won’t be awkward to face them with my morning face.I tied tightly my robe around my waist while I watched the door push open from the other side.“Good morning,” Clement greeted.I smiled at him. “Morning,” I replied.“May I come in?”“Sure.”Clement closed the door behind him after he stepped inside. He then walks towards me.“You like the balcony?” he asked.I chuckled. “Yeah. I love watching the sunrise.”“You should have got the r
Celestine's POV"Let him in..." my brother ordered.'Oh, dear God. What is he even doing here?!look at my brother. The smirk on his face indicates that this won't go well."What are you planning, Clement?" I asked.He glances at me while I throw a dagger-looking gaze at him."Nothing much. I just want to talk to your ex-boyfriend," he shrugged.Clement stood on his seat and buttoned his coat. He fixes his necktie as if he is preparing for a formal meeting."Ryler isn't my ex-boyfriend," I clarified and avoided my gaze.In my peripheral vision, I can feel the weight of his mocking stares at me. I look in his direction and bravely lift my chin up, giving him equal intensity as his stares.Clement cockily looks at me with his left eyebrow shot up. "Not your ex? Then what is he? Still your boyfriend?"I pushed my tongue on the inside of my left cheek. The smirk on Clement's lips grew wider.He isn't my boyfriend. He is my mate! We did not even enter that phase. We went straight to the ma
Ryler's POV"Ryler? Ryler!"I just got out of my car and now, Laura's high-pitched voice welcomed me.My chest is rising up and down out of frustration. I unbutton my coat and pull my tie to loosen it around my neck.Laura closes our gap by jogging towards me. I faced her, slightly irritated. "What?" I asked coldly.In my peripheral vision, I saw Roman getting out of the car. Laura glances at him before pouting at me."S-So.. is it true? Is that girl really a Princess?" she asked."Yes," I answered.1 did not wait for her to process what I said and started walking back inside the house. I sensed Roman following me from behind. It took Laura a couple of seconds before I heard her footsteps chasing us.She grabbed my arm and blocked my way, making me stop.I look at her with nothing in my eyes. I am in no mood to deal with her. This day made me exhausted and all I want is to enter my room."Get out of my way," I coldly said.Instead of listening to me, Laura clutched her hands on the si
Celestine’s POVI am caressing my belly while resting here in my newly renovated room. I am amazed at how fast Loryna changed the whole interior and the arrangement of the room. I was out with my brother and father for a couple of hours, and when I got back in here, my plain pearl-white room was now replaced by a beige and a more lively atmosphere.Loryna was not already here when I got back. I roam my eyes around. Aside from the light atmosphere, there are also indoor plants placed on the hanging cabinets on the wall of my room. I smiled. They say greens are good for the eyes. I don’t know if it’s true, but staring at these calm-looking plants, I think they were right. I was enjoying the simple view here in my room when I heard a knock on my door.“Celestine, may I come in?” Clement asked. I smiled. We were just together a while ago but he’s already here again. “Yeah, sure,” I replied. The door was pushed open from the other side. Clement stepped inside while carrying a mug of I
Celestine’s POV “Where do you want to start?” My father asked. We just finished eating our meal. All I have in my mind right now is to know my pack. “U-Uhmm…” To be honest, I do not know what to answer. I may be a Luna in the Midnight Shadow pack, but I am completely new to this pack. I do not know any of their law. “What about the basic rules here in the pack?” I suggested. “That’s good. But I suggest you start with the people inside the house,” Clement said. He reaches for my hand that is resting on the table and caress it with his thumb. “I know you are eager to take back the life that was stolen from you. We want it too. But you do not have to rush, Celestine. You have forever to know us,” he added. I smiled at him. Now I completely understand why I felt this way when I first saw him. I was indeed intimidated because he came from an influential family and pack, but out of all the people in power who I have met, he’s the first one I get comfortable with. “Clement is right