Ezra's POV“I can already smell the breakfast from the outside. We should go. Your baby also needs to eat,” Mrs. Gina said, snapping me back into reality.Right. Last night, Gia and I slumped ourselves down her bed.Their house is small but they have two bedrooms in here. And if my memory is right, I noticed that there is a complete small sofa set and a small dining table. Compared to how I lived before with my parents, their house is way liveable than ours.Since Gia and I were too tired to even cooked food last night, we decided to slee our hunger and promised to ourselves to eat properly tomorrow morning. Also, we cannot hunt last night. It was already late and it is dangerous to hunt in the forest at night I do not know if it is a good the but due to exhaustion, I did not feel any hunger. But I know I should eat because of my baby so I jolt up from the bed.I am thinking of cooking any edible food they have just so I can feed my hungry baby, however, when I saw Gia comfortably ly
Ryler's POV"Yes, Mr. Cresento. I will take note of what you suggested," I said politely.I never bow down to anyone. I am the kind of man who is used to being knelt down and respected by others. Not the other way around.But now that I am facing the man-- the true father of my true mate, I did not expect this to myself.For the past years, I think highly of myself that I never thought someone will make me this way."For everyone's information, she is not missing, She abandoned the pack and escaped. Probably--""Shut your mouth, Laura," I coldly said, making the inside of the elevator completely silent aside from the soft chuckle that Clemento did.When the elevator door opens, we all walk towards the meeting room. No one dared to open the mouths until I chose to break it My hands started sweating cold. We are all one of the rooms inside the hotel building. Sitting on the chairs with a long rectangular table in the middle, everyone is silent."Can someone fill me up about what happen
Ezra's POV"Sorry if that bothers you. Maybe I am wrong. It was a long time ago since I last used my power of touch," she chuckled.Mrs. Gina chuckled. "My mother have this so called power of touch where she just need to touch your arm and she'll know what disease or illness you have. A lot of members from our pack reached oit to her every single day just to have an appointment with her," she proudly said."Oh, right. I almost forgot it," Gia joined. She looked at her grand mother with pure admiration in her eyes. "I remember you healing me whenever I feel sick or something I felt in my body!"I nod my head and smiled. "I am sure your pack still remember you, ma'am. A kind and helpful people like you is someone everyone misses and won't forget," I said."That's true. I often remember you whenever I am inside the pack territory and my body is aching," Gia added."You only remember me when you need me!" Mrs. Geneva said in a playfully sulking way."Don't let her head grow big, Ezra. She
Ryler's POVWe are tiptoe-ing our way to the small house. We got here faster than the estimated time of our arrival.We are all still outside the house but I am already positive that she's here. I can smell her honey-like scent."I said, stop calling me that!" As we get nearer, I heard her voice. My heart started skipping just by listening to her soft and angelic voice."Ryler, are we going to knock or we will just barged in?" Clemento asked in a whisper tone.We decided that only the two of us will go inside after reviewing whether there are no rogues lurking around the house."Fine..." a woman replied. I am guessing it was Gia, her personal assistant.I shake my head. "We will knock. I do not want to scare them," I whispered back.Clemento nod at me, agreeing to what I said."Ezra, I told you that you can take the bed. I am comfortable here in the couch..." A smile crept into my face. I wonder what would be her reaction once she discovered her real identity. I will miss calling her
Ezra’s POVI am staring at Clemento, looking carefully, thinking if he will suddenly laugh and reveal to me that everything he said was just a joke. However, a minute has already passed but he is only looking at me, waiting for my reaction like everyone else around us.“Is this some sort of a joke?” I asked. I angrily turn on my back to face the other side where Ryler is standing. He is also staring at me. He takes a deep breath and sighs. “It’s not. I also have something to ask you,” he said.I scoff. They just told me about my real identity a moment ago and now, he wants to ask me something? Can’t I have a rest? I still haven’t processed everything that was told to me.“Don’t you think I have way more information to digest and you asking a question right now isn’t right?” I sarcastically asked. To be honest, I do not know where I got the courage to talk to him this way. I was not even angry at him when I left the pack. In fact, I am concerned about his future, which leads me to c
Ezra’s POVAfter several minutes of slumping down the cold floor of Gia’s house, Clemento helped me stand from the ground. He snakes his left arm around my waist while his free hand helped me stand.“‘Are you sure about this, Celestine?” Clemento asked while staring at me. I fixes my stance and managed to stand properly.I lift my chin and look around me. Gia and her family is waiting for my response. I couldn’t really read what they want me to answer unlike the guy standing across them.Ryler is looking straight into me. Even his facial expression looked blank, I know him well. Just by seeing the small lump in his throat moves up and down, I understand that he doesn’t want the way this conversation is going.Right at this moment, we are still mates. He can still feel what I am feeling.I faced my brother. As I look in his face, I still couldn’t fathom the fact that I am his sister and we share the same blood.“I want to go home. In my home.”Clement’s hooked eye turned soft. He glanc
Ezra’s POV“Princess Celestine?” I heard a soft voice from the outside of my room.I let out an exhausting sigh and darted my head on my closed door, wondering if this was real… if the servant behind the door was really calling me a princess.“I’ll come. Just give me a minute,” I answered. I did not hear a response, but I heard her footsteps fading. I look at the digital wall clock resting on my side table. According to my brother, it is called a digital clock. It’s more convenient than a wall clock since the exact time is already flashed on its screen.On the other side of my room, there is a flat-screen TV. Like the clock, it is my first time having one. Way back when I was in the village, these kinds of modern things were rarely found. When I got into the Midnight Shadow pack, I thought it was already the most modern world I could live in. But here I am– in our pack. My home. My family. Everything happened so fast. I can’t still comprehend all of it. My brother gave me time, He
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
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