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
Ezra's POV"Choose now, Ezra. They are near," Romeo said.The situation is making me panic, but this guy right here looks cool and casual.I take a deep sigh. Whatever I choose, I will be doomed. If I run, the guards will eventually catch me and punish me. And if I fight, I'll surely lose because I do not know how to throw a punch."Just make sure to not get caught, Ezra," he said as if he can read what's on my mind.I bite my lower lip as K glance at him before darting my eyes back to the guards. They all look attentive.The one in the middle, which I guess is their leader, said, "Don't hold back. Coach gave us a permission." I gulp. They are all serious. We do not have a plan. I do not even know Romeo was planning to help me escape. And if I'll run, where will I go then? Back to our village where my father is probably hiding?"Since you still can't shift in your wolf form, make sure to shield yourself. I can't be at your side the whole fight," Romeo said.What? He will shift to his
Ezra’s POVI was mesmerized by the brown wolf standing proudly beside me. This is the first time I saw Romeo and his wolf. He glances at me before darting his gazes back to the guards.The guards made a step forward, after seeing Romeo’s wolf.I do not know if it is just me and my lack of experience in this kind of stuff, but the way he shifted into his wolf form was fast.I remember my father and brother, whenever they shifted into their wolf form, they needed to kneel and position themselves on the ground. According to them, it is to minimize the pain as the bones in their body relocate.But in Romeo’s case, I haven’t seen him doing what my family was doing whenever they shift.“What is happening here?”I thought we both would be doomed when suddenly, a familiar voice of a man was heard from afar.“Ryler!” I uttered.My heart started pounding and I let out a deep sigh.The guards turn on their backs to face him. When they saw that it was the Alpha, they all straightened their backs
Ezra's POVI tried to flinch, trying to non-verbally tell Ryler to put me down. He is still carrying me in a bridal style while Laura is standing in front of us, dumbfounded."What are you doing here?" Ryler asked for the second time.I look at her from head to toe. I wanted to shoot my brow up when I realize what she is wearing.What is she thinking? Wearing a night gown in an Alpha's room? For what? Does she really think she can get him by using her body?I wanted to scoff. Earlier, I was not comfortable being held by him this way, but now that Laura is here, I have the urge to show her the things I can have that she couldn't."W-What is she doing here, Ryler?" she asked.Her hands rises and started shaking lightly while pointing her index finger at me.My brows furrow but I force a genuine smile to flash at her.I gently tap Ryler's shoulder, telling him to put me down. Ryler look at me, confused. I eyed him meaningfully to tell him what he should do. Gladly, he understood it and g
Ryler's POV (This point of view starts when Ryler discovered Ezra was being punished and stoned.)"So, that's the plan. We will not kill him yet. We will just capture him," Mr. Cresento concluded after hours of being in the meeting.We are sitting in their dining area, discussing how are we going to plan out our attack to Edgar."He doesn't deserve a quick death. I will surely torture him once we get our hands on him," Cresento added.I stare at him. He looked pissed whenever we talk about Edgar. I know how annoying that guy is. Whenever I hear his name, my blood also start to boil.Up until now, I still do not know why they want to captute Edgar. It started with them capturing rogues. I thought at first they were building an army of soldier with the rogues they captured, but they were actually lookibg for Edgar. I wonder if this is connected to the wife of Mr. Cresento."I cannot believe we held a meeting for days just to capture that man. He's not even strong and has no army to back
Ezra's POV"She's going to get her revenge. I know her. We know her," I said as we watch Laura walk away from our sight while stomping her feet."She doesn't have the right to do so. She was the one who barge in here without my consent," Ryler replied."If she'll attack me again, I'll handle myself," I said.My eyes are all directed on where Laura was walking out. "I won't let that happen," Ryler said.I felt the weight of his gaze on me, making me look at him. "What?" I asked after realizing he's staring too long.His eyes scrutinize my face and landed on the cut on the side of my head. I avoided my eyes at him and cleared my throat.I turn my back and went to the bed to fix the crumpled bedsheet made by Laura when she sat on his bed."You really won't tell me who did that?" he asked.I let myself be busy fixing his bed. When I realize his eyes are still on me, I straighten my back and put my hands on the sides of my waist. I then turn on my back to face him.Ryler's hands are in h
Ezra's POVMy heart started beating fast. Unlike his soft and gentle toush and kisses, my insides are aggressive and shaking.Slowly, Ryler's hand travel from my arms down to the sides of my waist. The way his finger trace my skin, makes the small strands of my hair in my body stand."R-Ryler..." I uttered softly when his lips crawled down the crook of my neck. I instinctively tilt my head to give him more access.Without a warning, he cupped the back of my knees and lift me up from the floor. I yelped and my hands instinctively hook onto his nape.Before I can react, Ryler withdraw from my neck and presses his lips into mine. It was a little bit harsh that my head was pushed back as I receive his kiss. I felt him walking towards his bed. I am busy savoring his lips when suddenly, he slammed me down the bed. Good thing he has high quality bed that I did not feel a single pain on what he did.Ryler position himself on top of me without breaking his kiss. His hands search for my wrists
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