Faye's POV"What's going on? Are you okay?" Hedy quickly sent a message.I chuckled and replied, "I'll tell you when we meet."Upon seeing me, Hedy gave me a big hug. "Feels like I haven't seen you in ages!" Hedy "complained," "You ignored me for several days..."She was referring to the days I was upset because of Liam."Something happened..." I tried to explain.Hedy was a bit nervous. "Is it something bad?"I thought for a moment, "Sort of, but not really... the outcome is good."I briefly told her about what happened between Liam and me, leaving out the part about Liam's heightened sense of smell and the fox.Hedy almost jumped up in the classroom. "O! M! G!" she said each letter deliberately.I could feel her struggling to contain her excitement. Her face turned red, and she was rapidly stomping her feet. "You have two fated mates! Ahhhh!" she squealed quietly.I tried to keep my expression less excited. "Yes, I don't know how it happened... maybe because they're twins."Under He
Faye's POVI arrived at Liam's laboratory at the agreed-upon time. As I approached the door, a group of students poured out from the laboratory; they had just finished their class. Not spotting Liam among them, I stood in a corner and waited.After two minutes, no one else came out of the laboratory, so I emerged from behind the wall. Liam was busy packing up some experimental equipment. Upon seeing me, he gave a faint greeting, "You're here.""Yeah," my reply was equally subdued, as I wasn't in the best mood.Liam came forward and took my hand. I hesitated for a moment but followed him to a table. "Can you help me organize these?" he asked gently.I initially wanted to refuse, but looking into his blue eyes, I couldn't bring myself to say anything. As we organized the glass tubes, memories flooded back to the time when Liam and I conducted an experiment in his office. After that incident, we had a fight, and I was heartbroken, avoiding everyone until now when we confirmed our fated m
Liam's POVI nailed her hands to the wall with one hand."Um..." Faye crooned.Faye's voice stirred me even more. I put my other hand on her chin. Her head held high, exposing her white neck and bearing my deep kiss.My tongue licked her lips and tasted her sweetness. Her body fluid churned, and her throat kept swallowing.I kissed Faye like a hawk, and my hand couldn't stop touching her neck and collarbone.Faye's eyes were wet, fluttering like butterfly wings, and she looked at me in a daze.I lifted her left hair and gently kissed her temple to the ear, her small ears let me linger."AH... LIAM..."Faye shuddered as she spat out my name.Her body trembled a little, and she could hardly stand, and seemed to slide downward.I grab Faye by the waist and lift her up. She tiptoes slightly.My fingers touched the lower edge of her chest.Today, she's wearing a thin blouse that has some design in it. The lines Mark Faye's full breasts. I Can't take my eyes off her breasts. They seem to be
Faye's POV“Faye, get down.”Before I knew it, Liam nudged me on the shoulder and I flopped over the table.“Ah!” I called out softly.Just as I'm about to get up, Liam is snuggling up behind me like a hot stove.His lips were on the back of my neck. “Where do you want to go?”The warm breath sprayed on my neck, and I drew back my neck in excitement. “It tickles...”Liam chuckled. His hand went down my breast and I felt as if I had been brushed by a feather.“Where does it itch?” He asked.“Here?” My finger“Played” on my waist.I smiled and moved away. “No...”Further down, he lingered in my lap, testing me along the edge of my short skirt. "So... is this it?"My whole body trembled with arousal, and my voice became hoarse with l.ust."Not... Ah..."Liam turned my face and kissed it. At the same time, his hand went up my inner thigh. Every finger, every movement of his gave off a trespass.His index finger was in the middle of my underpants, the fabric of my underpants sagging into th
Faye's POVAs soon as I sat down, I heard a male voice calling my name. "Faye!"Turning around, I found, across a narrow aisle on the other side of the stands, a person wearing sunglasses looking in my direction. Upon seeing me turn, he lifted his sunglasses to his forehead and greeted me."Hi, Faye!"That familiar voice, that familiar face, and that mischievous grin. Who else could it be but Andrew?!Excitedly, I stood up and walked toward him. "Andrew! Long time no see!"We embraced in the aisle. "Yeah, you haven't contacted me in ages," Andrew pretended to complain.Well, I admit that my life changed a lot after my coming-of-age ceremony, and I indeed hadn't kept in touch with Andrew. But... "Haven't you contacted me either?"Seemingly caught by my words, Andrew chuckled. "Not like you. I've been busy searching for my fated mate.""You still haven't found your fated mate?!"Since he was brought back to the Blue Lake pack, as the Alpha's heir, his family had persistently introduced
Faye's POV"And the champion of this competition is—"Before the final result could be announced, the audience had already erupted into cheers."Santan State! Santan State! Santan State!""Leander! Leander! Ah!! He's looking over here!"The audience went crazy.The host intentionally paused for a few seconds, allowing the audience to fully release their enthusiasm. I also immersed myself in it, raising my hands high, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winning team by the host.BOOM! BOOM!Suddenly, two loud explosions erupted not far away, leaving everyone stunned. Some people's expressions started to change, appearing tense. Some, like me, were clueless about what was happening, feeling confused.Others shouted that those were fireworks set off at the end of the match. They continued to cheer passionately for the upcoming victors.The host seemed to sense that something was wrong. He turned to look at the source of the explosions, which was the control center for the entire mat
Faye's POVThe surroundings remained eerily quiet, with no sign of anyone, let alone the girl. I forced myself to stand, leaning against the wall as I slowly made my way out of the changing area. Every step felt like walking on a razor's edge.The further I walked, the more unsettling it became. The stadium seemed abandoned, marked by bullet holes and signs of explosions in many places. Thankfully, as I moved outward, the distant sound of people became more audible, bringing some relief.The changing area was a long corridor, and I had never felt a path so seemingly endless. Before exiting the changing area, a tall figure appeared not far away.I suddenly became nervous, unsure if this person was friend or foe. As he approached, I noticed he was holding what seemed to be a gun!My heart raced, but there was nowhere to hide.Go back? My legs couldn't carry me fast enough now. I found myself facing a deadlock!I stood there, waiting for the person to approach."Faye?" he suddenly called
Third-person povIn a dim storage room, the light seemed to have forsaken the space, leaving only dust particles constantly dancing in the air."Cough, cough." A faint sound broke the silence.Another weak groan, "Ouch," sounded, indicating pain.A man staggered to his feet from the cluttered piles of miscellaneous items. "WTF, who attacked me...?"He looked around, surrounded by darkness. Trying to move his arms, he realized he was bound. The ropes that he could easily untie under normal circumstances seemed impossible to unravel now.Wandering with floating steps through the room, he bumped into various objects, unsure of their identity, nearly stumbling. Eventually, he found the door and located the light switch on the adjacent wall.As he adjusted to the brightness, he realized he was in a small storage room. Understanding his current situation, he must have been injected with some kind of paralyzing substance. His steps felt ghostly and weightless.However, he sensed his strength
During that time, Joanna was always off somewhere, traveling by herself. No one knew where she went. She would leave for long stretches, sometimes disappearing for years, and didn’t bother checking in with anyone. Naturally, her parents freaked out, not knowing if she was safe or if something bad had happened to her.As I sat there by the water, Sasha handed me a drink. It was this weird, green liquid that I wasn’t sure about at first, but after a sip, I realized it was lemon tea, with a hint of mint. Not bad at all, really refreshing."And then?" I asked, curious about what happened next with Joanna.Sasha sighed, shaking her head like she regretted it a little. “Well, her parents eventually went to Michael's dad for help. Since Michael was good at handling this kind of stuff, his dad put him in charge of finding Joanna.”I sipped my drink again, enjoying the way the mint cooled me down from the inside. "So, Michael went after her?"Sasha looked at me with a mix of guilt and understa
Joanna might be an amazing actress, but honestly? She's not fooling me. It's like she's playing a role, trying to be someone she's not—probably because she can't stand that Michael and I are together. I could feel her trying to mess with us, but I wasn’t about to let her win. If she wanted to act, well, I could act too.The sunlight felt warm on my skin as I stood there watching her. I smiled confidently, letting Joanna see me looking totally unbothered. She dove into the water with all the grace of a fish. I had to admit, she did have an incredible body—she was rocking a white bikini that had these thin straps crisscrossing over her chest and waist, making her look like some kind of living sculpture. Even the lower half of her bikini had those same crisscrossing straps under her belly button. Honestly, it was a look.Meanwhile, Sasha was already in the water, her swimsuit much louder and flashier than Joanna's. She was wearing this fluorescent green bikini with stripes and a skirt th
Joanna’s POV“So, I’m not the kind of girl who lets a man push her around. After all that happened, I left anyway. But no matter how long I stayed away, I’d always get messages from Michael. Some of them were about family stuff, other times he’d talk about finding his mate or being engaged or something. Honestly, it was pretty confusing for me during that time.”Despite saying she was troubled, a small smile crept onto Joanna's face as if remembering something amusing.“Eventually, I figured out that all of those excuses were just Michael’s way of trying to get me to come back. There was never a fiancée or mate. It was all just a big story. So, I was a little surprised when I heard this morning that you two were mates. But, hey, you’re mates arranged by the Moon Goddess, so everything should be fine, right?”Joanna finished her little story with a bright smile, clearly satisfied with herself. But me? I was furious. My fists were clenched so tightly, I could feel my nails digging into
It wasn't until Michael had completely disappeared from view that I became aware of the unsettling stare from behind. I could feel Joanna’s eyes boring into me, but I refused to acknowledge her directly. Instead, I turned and made my way toward my room, hoping to escape the tension she brought with her presence.But, of course, Joanna just happened to be standing in my path.She wore that same infuriating smile, the one that didn’t quite reach her eyes. "Your relationship with Michael seems... strong. You’re quite adorable when you're with him, Cecily."Her words dripped with something—sarcasm? Malice? It was hard to tell. I wasn’t sure what she was getting at, but I didn’t care to find out. I wasn’t in the mood to engage with her."I'm heading back to my room," I said, keeping my tone as neutral as possible."I know I upset you yesterday, and for that, I’m truly sorry," Joanna replied, taking a step closer as if that would make her words more sincere. "I didn’t mean to offend you. Le
Joanna's giggle echoed through the room, its beauty contrasting with the venomous intent behind it. Her voice was as sweet as a siren’s, but I could feel the malicious undertones. "Former friends, Sasha? That's not quite accurate. Michael and I were more than friends."I knew Joanna was up to no good. I had seen it in her eyes the moment I met her. Whatever her goal was—whether to make me jealous, provoke anger, or worse—I wasn’t going to give her the satisfaction of seeing me unravel.She turned her gaze toward Michael, who remained focused on his coffee cup, now almost empty. He hadn’t acknowledged her presence, which gave me some comfort, but Joanna wasn’t finished. "If you two are truly mates," she said, her voice dripping with false innocence, "may I ask, was it the Moon Goddess who arranged this, or did Michael choose you?"Her question cut deep, even though it was wrapped in a seemingly casual tone. I clenched my fists under the table, my wolf surging with rage. Joanna was impl
"Would you like to come downstairs for breakfast, or should I bring it up to you?" Michael asked, his voice soft and tender. As he spoke, he reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair away from my face. His touch sent a warm shiver down my spine, the closeness between us undeniable.I found myself smiling at Michael, wondering how I hadn’t fully appreciated this side of him before. I had always been so caught up in our arguments, his domineering ways, and the battles for control that I had somehow missed these moments where he could be... sweet. The realization washed over me—there was more to him than the arrogance and possessiveness I had been focusing on. If I allowed myself to let go of the tension between us, there was an undeniable pleasure in being with him.“I’d like to go downstairs to eat,” I replied with a soft smile, feeling more at ease than I had in a while.We walked down the stairs together, and I found myself momentarily at peace. But as we descended, my mind wande
The night had ended in a comfortable silence, with both of us content in each other's presence. By the time I had finished my tasks, Michael was still seated at his desk, absorbed in a pile of paperwork. His brow furrowed in concentration, and I didn’t have the heart to disturb him, nor did I want to leave his side. So, I watched him, feeling the steady calm he radiated.Before I knew it, I had dozed off in the warm cocoon of the study, lulled by the scent of Michael that filled the room. It wasn’t long before I felt someone gently lift me. I knew it was Michael, and feeling safe in his arms, I allowed myself to drift deeper into sleep.When I finally woke up, the morning light was already creeping in through the curtains. My body felt well-rested and refreshed. At some point during the night, I had been changed into my pajamas, and I couldn’t help but wonder if Michael had been the one to wash and dress me while I slept. A small smile tugged at my lips at the thought.I glanced to my
"Oh god, absolutely not," Michael exclaimed, his voice laced with frustration. "Yes, we had a relationship in the past, but we broke up a long time ago. Joanna came by a few times after that, but it wasn’t for me. She had business with Samuel and others. I was too busy to even notice when she came or left. But I swear, Cecily, nothing happened between us after we ended things."I turned to face him, my mind clouded with uncertainty. Should I believe him? Jealousy burned inside me, poisoning my thoughts. The mere idea of him being intimate with Joanna made my skin crawl."My little wolf," Michael's voice softened as he lifted my chin gently. His expression was tinged with regret. "If you want me to apologize for my past, I can. But remember, I’ve lived a long life, Cecily. I’m not a saint—I’ve had relationships, felt emotions, just like anyone else. But if you're blaming me for something more than that, it's unfair. I’ve never been in two relationships at the same time. When I met you,
"I can't just pretend nothing happened, especially after my wolf reacted the way it did." I shrugged, trying to stay calm. "I need to know, Michael. I'd rather hear it from you than find out through Sasha."Michael hesitated, his brown eyes locked on mine as if weighing his options. I held his gaze, determined to get the truth. If he wanted honesty between us, he needed to practice it too."Okay," he muttered, running his hand through his hair, clearly uncomfortable. "She's... a friend."A friend? Joanna's behavior toward Michael was far from friendly. It was passionate, intense—nothing like the casual interactions between Sasha and him. I took a deep breath and asked the question I had been avoiding but couldn't ignore any longer."An ex-girlfriend?"Michael's expression stiffened. He didn’t nod, but he didn’t shake his head either. Silence hung between us, thick and heavy. I knew the truth was coming, but it didn’t make the waiting any easier. If Michael wanted me to be honest with