Ezra's POVIlay my back on the closed door. I can still hear her angry screams from downstairs. I wonder how Romeo can handle all those annoying yells.Serves her right. It took me a long before I realized that I don't deserve to be treated that way. I grew up with no one teaching me how I was supposed to be treated. Maybe that's the reason why I keep on accepting disrespect around me.But when someone started taking care of you and teaching you how others should treat you, you will never accept any less from others.I do not know if I should be happy with this realization. Aren't I supposed to know how I should be treated even though no one taught me how?The fact that I tolerate disrespect around me means that I do not love myself enough.I shake my head to remove the haywire thought in my head. It doesn't matter now. At least I already know how I should act and what I should accept. I'm done being trampled on by anyone.I walk towards my bed to take a quick nap. My agenda for today
62 Ezra’s POV “C-Coach…” I gulped. My heart begins to race and my palms started sweating cold bullets. I quickly let go of Romeo and stand properly at the edge of the bed to face Mrs. Renieval. “G-Good day, Coach,” I said. “What’s up, mom?” Romeo asked cooly. I want to shut my eyes close and slap my forehead. In my peripheral vision, I can see Romeo languidly pull himself up with his elbow and lay his back on the headboard of the bed. “What the hell are you two doing?!” Mrs. Renieval yelled. I opened my mouth to explain myself when suddenly, Laura appeared from her behind. A smirk is plastered on her face as she eyed me and the guy that is still in my bed. “I told you, Coach, I saw Romeo sneaking out into her room,” Laura said, trying to fuel fire on Coach’s rage. “Stop exaggerating, Laura. I just check up on her to know if she’s okay. You attacked her earlier, right?” Romeo replied. I appreciate his effort, but I still want to smack the hell out of him for not pulling hims
63Why am I even surprised? She doesn’t like me the first time. Why would I think that being a mate of the Alpha will help her have a different perception of me?“I will talk to her. This isn’t right,” Romeo said, assuring me that what his mother said won’t happen.I gave him a weak smile. I am exhausted for today and I need to prepare for the trial tomorrow.I shut my eyes as I remembered how the conversation earlier went.“Since you used the law, then it’s only proper for me to practice it…”“Mom, stop this. You guys are overreacting,” Romeo said.“As a mate of an Alpha, it is a crime to cheat,” Laura added.The smirk on her face is still plastered. I do not think it was erased since she stepped here inside the room.“You are aware of the law, Ms. Zavala. With that being said and with the power vested in me by the law as the guardian of the Alpha, you will be called upon the court to face the charges against you,” she said with formality and finality.I was stunned. I thought they w
Ryler's POVI am sitting on one of the chairs here in their dining area, waiting for the two to come in.Unlike us, the Whitlocks doesn't have a hotel and a meeting hall to welcome their guests. Instead, they let me stay here in their own house.Their house is huge. It is probably three times the size of my house inside our ocn territory. Their territory doesn't look like it is their territory. Unlike in our place, even a human can recgnize that they are on the same place when they visit us because of the common color palette that we used. However, the only indication that you are already in their pack is the same white and gold doorbell that every house has.I noticed it when I was strolling with Roman earlier."Sir, they are coming," Roman announced to me.In my peripheral vision, I watch him chew his food.I shake my head and pushed my tongue on the side of my cheek."Good thing your senses is still the same even all of your focus is in your food," I commented without looking at h
Ezra's POV"Please, let me go..." I pleaded.Tears are starting to form in my lower eyelids. No one wants to hear my plea. The guards keep on dragging me outside the Alpha's house. I do not know where they are taking me. After capturing me and dragging me, I heat nothing from them anymore.I can sense some eyes on me. When I roam my gaze, I notice some of the setvants watching me getting dragged by the guards, including Beanie.She looked worried, but like the others, she stood on the side, watching me being illegally detained.I stare downy feet, avoiding everyone's gaze. As much as I do not want to look pitiful, I can't help it. Since the beginning, I am the kind of girl that everyone will either pity or hate.I let the guards drag me out in god knows where. I shut my eyes tight as tears started rolling down my cheeks. I am used at being alone all the time so why am I looking for someone to help me out today?"Stop." I lift my head after hearing a woman's voice. Iw as a fool to ex
My body feels week. It's been hours since I am standing here, bleeding. I haven't eaten nor drink anything the whole day. I was tied here early in the morning and now, the sun is already setting.Due to lack of energy in my body, my vision gets blurry. I keep on salivating due to dehydration. If not with the rope snaking around my waist and arms, I'll definitely weakly lie on the ground.The sun is already slowly hiding, but my whole body is sweating. I can feel my throat and lips dry. There are two guards standing on the sides of the three, guarding me in case I tried to escape.I want to chuckle. In my situation, do they really think I can still escape? I can't even lift a finger. It's been hours since they stopped throwing stone at me, yet the blood on the side of my head is still dripping down my cheek.lam not sure if the reason of my dizziness is because of the lack of water in my body or the amount of blood dripping out of me.I am slowly losing my consciousness when suddenly,
Ezra's POV"What are you doing here, Laura?"I lift my head to look at the direction of the voice. I saw Coach standing a few meters away from me.Laura's hand reach for my hair and yank it again."This b*cth." Laura whispered. "Be thankful that you are saved," she added before she harshly let go of my hair.Mrs. Renieval walk towards us. Behind her are two other servants following her. They stopped right in front of us.Laura bow her head to greet her. "Good evening, Mrs. Renieval."Mrs. Renieval slightly bow her head to acknowledge Laura's greeting. "Good evening, Laura. May I know what brought you here?" she asked.I could not believe they are talking casually in front of me who is slowly dying.I did not see any of them when I was captured early in the morning. I was hoping to talk to Coach to ask for an explanation.The original plan was to have a trial for what I did. I was ready to explain and defend myself, however, they did not let me. It was unfair in my part.I wanted to sc
Ezra's POVMy eyes blink uncontrollably after hearing what Romeo said. His smirking face is still inches away from me, not minding the glares of his mother."What did you say, son?" Mrs. Renieval asked with disbelief.Romeo lazily looks in the direction of his mother and tilt his head. Without looking at me, he presses his left palm on the side of my head and use it to support his body as he lean forward towards his mom"We already talked, mom. What you saw is nothing. I teased her and she got pissed so she tried to pin me down.I appreciate his effort of taking my side. He is the first person today that helped me explain what really happened.Throughout the day, I was looking for him. Not because I want him to take my position, but because I need someone like him to help me clear my name. When hours passed and he still haven't showed up, I gave up.I know having a clear name should not be a big deal to me anymore because just like what I said, no matter who you are, the way other peo
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