Chapter 19***Leila stared at the various types of berries that were planted a few minutes’ walk away from the pack’s garden. She heard Myrtle talking about it yesterday, and she couldn’t believe that the path going there was easy to follow.Or perhaps, the pathway was already paved by the weeds and tall grass, and she had easily found her way to the magnificent place.She giddily looked around.The place was quite refreshing.She was excited to bake using the fresh berries, and she was so excited to surprise Myrtle with it.Well, Hunter’s face flashed in her mind, and she instantly blushed.Yes, she was certainly doing this for Hunter. She knew how much he loves berries, and she wanted to bake him some Mixed Berry Tarts. She saw some materials and an old-fashioned model of an oven in the house, and she wanted to use it. She was just hoping that Myrtle could let her borrow it.Leila was busy gathering the berries when she heard some sort of noise breaking the cozy silence. The birds
Chapter 20***Leila heaved a deep sigh as she walked towards her kitchen.After what happened, she decided to go back to her old house. It might be a bad decision to make, but she was truly hurt by Hunter’s words.However, the mere fact that she saw the broken glasses, windows, and other things inside her house made her shake in fear. But she didn’t want to be a burden – more of one to him – so she must go back.So, she told Myrtle about going back to her grandparents’ house. She was hesitant at first, but Hector agreed with her decision – more of a good riddance, perhaps. She didn’t want to think about it.She must start cleaning her house, and that will eventually occupy her mind.Leila, then pouted her lips. And as her eyes darted towards the huge mansion beside hers, she instantly scoffed while rolling her eyes heavenward.She couldn’t believe what just happened in a snap.***Flashback…“I want to go back…” She calmly stated as she gave Myrtle a small and forced smile.She tried
Chapter 21Visitor***Hunter didn’t know how the heck did he found those cheesy antics. But Butler Henry told him that it was an effective way of apologizing.And he thought that it must be an effective way since Leila had been giving her those sweet smiles again. It was a miracle that it made him at ease.However, he still couldn’t believe that Butler Henry could be this enlightening in terms of wooing a woman. Perhaps, he shouldn’t underestimate him.“I heard you cook something for Leila.” Myrtle teasingly commented as he was looking at the woman she just mentioned – who was washing the dishes now.He chuckled inaudibly as he saw her swayed her hips – as if he was dancing with her own tune. But he instantly pursed his lips and swallowed hard when he heard Myrtle chuckled.Hunter looked at her – but her face was glued to Leila, who seemed so oblivious about what was happening around. She seemed to be more focused on the dishes and must be in her very best mood.“It’s just nothing.”
Chapter 22Friend***Leila was just so flabbergasted as she saw Duncan in front of her grandparents’ house.“What are you doing here?” She managed to ask him.But Duncan’s hug became a bit tighter – as he shook his head.“I am just so happy to see you, Leila. My God, I am very worried.” He said – full of concern.Then, he broke his embrace and held her both shoulders. His light brown eyes reflected worry as he looked at her from head to toe – as if he was trying to check whether she was really alright or not.Leila chuckled to lighten up the mood.But a warm and big hand pulled my arm – causing me to step away from Duncan. My eyes widened as I saw Hunter’s dark expression as he looked at Duncan.She swallowed hard – as her lips slightly ajar. Her eyes moved from Duncan’s now serious expression, then Hunter’s cold and annoyed face.“Uh, I am fine. Why are you here, anyway?” Leila inquired curiously.But the two seemed like they didn’t hear what she just said.“Who are you?” The two as
Chapter 23Blood***Leila was torn between the two. Her widened eyes looked from one to the other – until she could no longer hold the tension between them. She pulled her arms away from them.Hunter glared at her while Duncan let out a deep sigh as he gave her a short glance.“What is wrong with you two?” Leila asked curiously – as she folded her arms in front of her chest.She wasn’t annoyed – but she was purely intrigued and bewildered. She couldn’t understand the sudden animosity between them – when they had just met.“I think, your neighbor likes to talk to you. I will just be outside, Leila.” Duncan suddenly stated – and went out of the house before she could say more.Leila let out a deep sigh as her lips parted because of what happened. Then, she faced Hunter.“What is your problem?” She asked him seriously.To be honest, she was totally unaware of the reason for his irritation. Prior to their journey back here, he was fine. He even watched me while I prepared the ingredients
Chapter 24Cure***Hunter heard the loud and eerie growling sound from a distance. His eyes widened as he dashed out of the house. He almost bumped into Duncan, who was going inside the house.“Where the hell is Leila?” Hunter inquired critically.But based on Duncan’s expression, he seemed so oblivious as to what he was asking him.“What do you mean? I didn’t see her. I am-”Hunter didn’t wait for his words to finish and immediately ran to the woods where he heard the loud growl.“Look around! Haven’t you seen Leila?” He promptly inquired about the hunters around, but they simply shook their heads.Damn it!‘I should have known!’ Hunter thought to himself.His heart was beating so loudly inside him because he knew… He could identify that kind of growl. It came from a rogue.“Damn it!” Hunter murmured as he smelled the rogues around.He knew right there and then that rogues were truly around the area.‘I shouldn’t have not asked her to come here. It is not yet safe for her! Damn it!’
Chapter 25Decision***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“Hunter…” It was his brother, Hector, who gave him a beer.Uncle Bob was talking to the elders about it. Their parents weren’t around – and everything have a process. Even though it was already decided – we couldn’t evade the fact that we still have to follow the rule.He accepted the beer from his hand – and instantly take three huge gulps before putting it down the wooden stair where he was sitting to.Hector, on the other hand, leaned on the wooden wall as he silently drank his beer.Silence filled the air – as the almost full moon was glistening with the star
Chapter 26Silver***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“Damn it!” Hector was walking back and forth – as he uttered those curses under his breath.He couldn’t believe that Hunter could go on to this extent. However, he couldn’t compete with it. He was just hoping that everything will be okay – and their parents… They needed to go back here – as soon as possible.The elders haven’t decided to approve the ritual yet. And if they found out that the family had done this without their consent, he didn’t know what might happen.However, right now – he knew that whatever happened, we have to make sure that Leila was fine
Chapter 116No Stopping***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.******“You shouldn’t overdo it, Leila… If you did, you might be eaten by your animalistic side. Just make sure to get hold of yourself. Remember that deep, profound, and extreme emotions could trigger your animalistic side. And if it does, you must overcome it yourself. If not…” Myrtle looked at her seriously.This is the first time; she saw her like this.“You might not be in your human form again… So, always be careful, Leila. Don’t you ever overdo yourself.”***Those were Myrtle’s words.Words that she had th
Chapter 115Too Late***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila knew that she wouldn’t back down – not without a fight.She would make sure to embrace Silver fully.Silver growled loudly – as if she was trying to intimidate Donovan.She wanted to embrace Silver. If she was simply alone – she knew that she couldn’t fight Donovan that way.He looked like a devil wanting to devour her anytime.His wolf form – as a pitch black furred wolf – was just a scary thing to see.Not to mention his pitch black eyes – staring at her with devil glint. It was making her shiver down her spine. But she wouldn’t simply let h
Chapter 114Legendary***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila saw blood.Hunter…Hunter is hurt.Worry began to rush into her veins – as fear started to succumb her heart.She was so worried about what might happen to Hunter.Especially when he tried getting up – the very moment he saw her.Leila bit her lower lip – as she felt the sting of her wound in her arm.Blood started flow from her skin – as Hunter growled and shifted into his wolf form.Her eyes widened in both shock and worry.“N-No! Stop it, Hunter!” She tried yelling at him again.A huge part of her was so scared.She
Chapter 113Bloodbath***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila shook her head.‘I have to go?’ She mentally repeated those words.And then, what?Let them get caught in her behalf?!She wouldn’t let that happen.And Hunter knew that she wouldn’t agree with his plan.“And what? Leave you here?!” Leila spoke seriously.She shook her head once again – ignoring the pairs of eyes that were looking at them.“Stop talking in whisper…” Donovan said – this time, annoyed that he seemed not to be taken seriously.“You both know that I am holding your dear life right
Chapter 112Trapped***Hunter clenched his jaw – as he watched Leila’s bruised face.Right there and then, he wanted to make that freaking Triad leader pay for what he did to her. He had no right to do that!However, he needed to calm his horses down because he needed to get Leila out of her and make sure that she was safe.That is his top priority for now.He knew that he would have a chance to make him pay – well, very soon.Hunter held Leila’s hand – making sure that the coast is clear.They had to get out of there – and fast.“How did you know that I am here? Did… Did Hector and the rest with you?” Leila asked in a hush tone.Perhaps, she was already getting too anxious because she couldn’t see anyone that was with him.Hunter swallowed the lump in his throat.Leila’s pres
Chapter 111Appear***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Leila was shaking so hard.She thought that she could face her past with her head hold so high now. She thought that she could not let anyone shake her down to the core.But she was wrong.She realized that even though she managed to strengthen herself – she couldn’t ignore the fact that there was a huge part of her in the past that was still haunting her down.And it was wearing all of her strength.“Leila…” Silver tried to call her – give her comfort.However, she had no strength to even talk to her.She curled and hugged her legs – then, she r
Chapter 110Stopped***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Donovan licked his own lips – causing her hair at the back of her neck to stand up.This feeling was just so familiar to her, and it was waking up the fear that she had in a very long time.Leila closed her eyes firmly – and that only made Donovan’s smile widened more.He tried to get close to her – but Duncan pulled her arm so she could hide behind him.Donovan chuckled – but it was laced with annoyance. His black orbs glared at his adoptive son coldly.“I am getting annoyed at your recent actions now, Duncan. And you know what might happen to you, right?” He warned h
Chapter 109Revealed***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***“Father…”Leila heard Duncan’s voice – as he called the eerie masked man, who was entering the prison cell right now.But he simply ignored his adoptive son – as if his words flew into thin air.Because his attention was solely to her.Leila pursed her lips together – as she tried to let out her breath slowly.He was looking intently at her – and that only creeped her out so much. Especially when she met his eyes. Those familiar black orbs.‘How could I ever forget? Why didn’t I see it before? Why didn’t I notice it? Freaking hell!&
Chapter 108Leader***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***Duncan looked away – as he frustratedly run his fingers in his hair. He had never been like this – messy, bewildered, and lost.However, his words had hit her like a ton of bricks.‘I knew him… The leader of the Triad?’ Leila mentally inquired about that to herself.And no matter how much she tried to rake her brains out about it, she couldn’t think of any.Duncan let out a deep sigh.“You shouldn’t marry him…” He said – full of pure resolve.Leila shook her head harshly.‘Is he trying not to tell me who the hec