I looked forlorn when I saw this beautiful woman who was sitting by my side. She was smiling and calmly gave the suggestion that I have some magical power now. The other three don’t help as well. They look at me and gasp, yes, gasping in unison.
“You’re probably right, so now, what are we going to do?” Said Elm, nods his head.
Zephyr put his right hand on his chin, “Hmm… We can’t hide her forever.”
“How about built more hideout and then hide her by a rotation?” Aaron’s eyes were glaring with excitement right now.
I can’t handle anymore crazy suggestion from all of them, “Alright, hold up! Hold that thought…” I said to all of them while thinking, “Wait… No, no holding, just erased those crazy plans, because I don’t have any power whatsoever!”
“Are you sure about that? Because earlier, when the attack was coming, you gave us some
โTell me, that youโre kiddingโฆโ I was in shocked when Zahra information begin to seep inside my mind. She shook her head, and a bittered smile came into her face, โI am sorry, for a thousand years that is the way of the mating ritual for the werewolf pack.โ โOh, if I get captured, I can assure you that I will put a hell of a fight to them.โ I said to her with a confident. She let out a sigh. โDear, they have spells. Sorcerers or witches could help them, never think that any pack doesnโt get any help from another mystic blood.โ โNo freaking way! So this whole werewolf pack disputes, wasnโt just about the werewolf? I thought thatโs how your kind supposed to do?โ I look at her in disbelief. โTrue, the pack dispute need to be solve by their own councils, but, the other clan will always be neutral for every side, they can however favor one side from the other, but they couldnโt help with any major conflict or in the battle.โ Zahra then stood up and gave me some hot tea. โI realize that
It was the nighttime in the deep upper region of Toraja mountain. The night here was so cold, and being a woman who lived almost exclusively in a warmer area of the states, the chilly night in here equal living inside a freezer. How surprise I was when I saw the three of them were sleeping by the fireplace as well. I gruntled and begin to drag my blanket closer to the fireplace. โI was almost sure that you will be back in your room when you saw us here.โ Whispered Aaron from behind me. โUgh, shut up. This place is way too cold for me. Now scoot over so I can sleep in the middle.โ I was too brazen. I just donโt want to be polite right now, and need to rest so much. He finally gave me a place between himself and Zephyr, and when I begin to close my eyes before another irritating voice whispering to my ears, โYou know, you will be warmer if we cuddled up together.โ It was Zephyrโs voice, he chuckles while the other two snorted and tried to contain their laughter. They are so annoying
โWelcome to the Acacia pack!โ said the woman, who I assumed was Luna Acacia. The way she theatrically welcoming us, remind me of the Jur*ssic park movie quotes. She looks at all of us, while the four of us sitting awkwardly together. โWell, what are you doing standing around like youโre going to sing something for me? Just sit already.โ As soon as I heard the words that were coming from her mouth, I knew I would love this Luna so much. We sat on the big table in the middle of the room, and I saw her descend from her throne and sat with us at the table. Luna Acacia took the middle chair, and her two mates take a seat on her right and left. Zephyr open the conversation for us, โWe would like to say our gratitude for your kind invite to your pack, Luna Acacia.โ Luna Acacia shakes her head to him, โNonsense, I will do anything for the late Luna Hyacinth. We were friends, you know, when she got here to visit Zahra.โ She took a sigh and her eyes filled with sadness, โI mourn for her. She
โIf you really wanted to get away from the enemy who tried to do something without your consent, or any pack in that matter, we give you a choice to choose us as your mates.โ Aaron finally said the dreaded words, although not expected it this fast. โWell, what do you think?โ Asked Zephyr to me with an unsuspectedly nervous face. I close my face with my two hands, I was actually trying to convey about this mating ritual thing tonight, โLast night, Zahra asked me to go to her house, alone, sheโฆ She told me everything about the mating ritual, even explained everything to me.โ The three of them look at each other, and I gave them more information afterwards, โLook, it wasnโt because she doesnโt trust you or anything, she just wanted me to be prepared, because thereโs no other way to be free from the mating ritual.โ โWe knowโฆโ Elm say to me so suddenly, he rustled his hair awkwardly, โYou can deceive us becauseโฆ umโฆโ He pointed at his nose, โOur sense of smell, we can smell a bit of Zahr
โSo, from the look on your face, I think that you have made your decision?โ Asked Zephyr to me. We are sitting on the porch, the four of us, enjoying the cold raspy air while the beautiful view of the mountains is right in front of us. I took a sighed. This should be fun, or thrilling, but all I can feel is a fresh terror. โI decided toโฆ Ummโฆ do mating ritual with the three of you.โ I said with a panic begun to set in. The three Alphas looks at me in an astonishment, they probably couldnโt believe that I was agreeing with them this fast. โAre you sure?โ Asked Zephyr again. I sighed and smile, trying to hide my nervousness, โYes, Iโm sure, and positively so.โ They took a sighed in relief, even saw their communications through their eyes to each other. They were thinking about something. With a frowned on my face, I proceed to interrogate the three of them, โWait, did you really think that I donโt want to do the mating ritual with all of you? Why did you think so?โ โAaaโฆ I mean,
โWell, you ought to know about that. I mean, youโre doing the mating ritual with three werewolves, and need that I remind you, three werewolf alphas.โ Acacia was chuckling after looking at my reaction.I rolled my eyes and tried to keep her focus into our conversation, โSeriously, I mean, pleaseโฆ Be serious about this, do I really have toโฆ In bed with them in the first day of my marriage?!โ I tried to be as discreet as possible, but my screeching probably wonโt help that much.โYes, Iโm afraid so. In order for the successful mating ritual, you need to consummate the mating bond, right after the ritual ceremony.โ Said Acacia with a concerned on her face. โAre you sure you can get through with the ritual, dear?โI turn my head to look at the other side. Zephyr was having a conversation with Alpha Aren, his poise manner although irritating me but also one of his charm that I was somehow attracted into. Thereโs also Aaron, who seems like an easy going tall and broad shoulder, not to menti
I was getting ready on the wooden house near a waterfall, the place for the mating ritual. It's almost midnight. The priest, Zephyr, Elm, Aaron were waiting for me outside, at the place where they called as the circle of prayer. โSo, are you ready?โ Acacia looks at me, after she help me with the make-up and my dress, Zahra also there, the two of them donโt even let other pack member to help me, they knew I was nervous and doesnโt like strangers to be near me. Hence that they are also still a stranger to me, but at least they know something about me. I look at myself in a tall mirror on this wooden house by the waterfall side, a very beautiful view, and supposed to be the first night house after the mating ritual. Pack member was busy cleaning and decorating the house the first night, but seems I canโt even appreciate their hard work for now. โI donโt know if Iโm ready. I meanโฆ a week ago, I was in the hospital getting ready to go home after the recovery of my surgery.โ I was lookin
The moonlight shining in the circle of prayer, Acacia handed my hand to the priest, who told me to stand in the middle while the three alphas surrounding me. The priest chanting something, his hand was in the air while he walked in a circle. I was so nervous until one of them nudge me with their enormous wolf's body. It was Aaron; he makes a cute sound; I think they call it a yip. He was trying to make calm me down.It is working, and when the priest has finished, he took a brass bowl with a sliver knife; the man begin by pricking the alphas one by one, and when itโs my turn, he asked about which ring finger that I wanted to have the mark. I got confused at first, but then gave him my right hand. He nodded and look me in the eye.โThis is going to be hurt for a bit.โ He slices my ring finger, itโs so sting I even cursing, though not so vocal and loud. The prince raised his eyebrow, probably so entertained by my array of unique words.He collected the blood and asked me to take a sip.
The morning comes, and my hair got tangled everywhere. As I woke up, I heard someone groaning on my side, it was Elm, he was sleeping beside me and my hand just brushed into the stubble on his chin. He wiggled and I was giggling. When he opened his eyes, I kissed him slowly, โGood morning, my love.โ I said it to him with an obvious smile on my face. Another person was groaning from behind me, his hand going and creeping out to my bare breast. โHey beautiful, not you Elm.โ Said Aaron from behind me. When I turn my head, he devoured my lips as if there was no tomorrow. โFancy another one?โ He doesnโt joke, as I feel his shaft already half erected in my bum. I pointed at the small bed on the other side, โWhat about Zephyr?โ โNo worries, I was ready.โ Said Zephyr on the other bed. He jumps and goes to the big bed. โNow, where were we?โ I was laughing at how enthusiastic they were. Elm settled on behind me, and as I kissed him, Zephyrโs hand already caressing my thigh. Aaron was settle
โWe won, itโs over now.โ Zephyrโs confirmation has just come to my realization, everything is over, but Hyacinth is gone. I was crying, even wailing, the three Alphas were flustered by my sudden tears. โDarling, what happened?โ Zephyr asked me while Elm embrace me and tried to calm me down. Aaron was panicking, he was rambling, but the only thing I could do was shake my head and cried. After a while, I can finally calm down for a bit. โHow are you feeling now?โ They asked me while I wipe my tears. I took a deep breath and smiled. โBetter now, sorry, probably because of how emotional I was after hearing the news, and alsoโฆโ Donโt even know how to explain about Hyacinth, and just awkwardly went quiet. โSheโs gone, right? Hyacinth, she is truly gone now.โ It was Aaron who spoke, and my head turned to Elm. โI never said anything to them, they just knew, Cat.โ Said Elm to me. โSo, all this time, the three of you knew?โ I asked them while my head went back and forth. Zephyr, Aaron,
Even Ivy seems flustered to see the Moon Goddess, I saw her bow to her, and I did the same. The Moon Goddess smile and raised her two hands. โHear me, child, as the one who see all, and the one that granted all. This is just one of the things that I will continue to support.โ She took Ivyโs hand and kiss it. โShe is the one that I have chosen, the one who guided the existence of the pack, as the Moon Goddess, I want you to take her side as she is the rightful owner of the power that I bestowed.โ And then her finger pointed at me. โShe stole the power and has no right to wield it, as to howโฆโ Before she could even finish her sentence, I punch the so-called Moon Goddess in the face. The audience was in shock, but the three Alphas then climbed the center stage. โHalt! We have the evidence that all of this is a ruse from Luna Ivy's side!โ Aaron was screaming to the audience, while Elm tending to my wound. โAre you alright, sweetheart? I am sorry, but we need to wait for the witch to sp
The mansion of the Luminar family is what you called the building with historical significance. The old architecture dating back from the Victorian era is as impressive as the garden and the added building behind it. There are people in the garden and some designated party rooms inside this vast luxury mansion. โThis is impressive, so they are what you consider as the old money, right?โ I asked Zephyr who was holding into my hand, he turned his head and smile. โThey are becoming this rich after the Luminar gained power, two hundred years ago.โ He said to me while pointing at the painting in the grand room, the painting is hanging on the spaces right in the middle of the stairs. โThatโs the Luna who supposedly gave the Luminar family their wealth and status. The great great grandmother of Hyacinth.โ I look into the painting and saw a beautiful woman with chestnut hair and a smile on her face. This is probably the Luna who works together with the vampire queen. Both of them receive gl
โIvy is here, with her two mates.โ Like thunder just struck in my body, an adrenaline rush came rushing in. โWhat is she doing here?โ I asked the three of them, not afraid, more like a curiosity on my side. โDid she want something?โ โI donโt think so. She probably just wanted to observe us.โ Aaron was calm, unlike the other two. Zephyr took a second glance at the guest room. โI donโt think so, they want to see something, they want to know how much backup that we have.โ โWait, almost all of our guests were in the dining room right now, what should we do?โ Elm was making a lot of sense. Zephyr went quiet for a while and then said to Elm. โYou go inside the dining room, and asked them to hide, take them to the underground shelter, right away.โ He nodded his head and was almost gone when I call him again; I approach him right away and whispered. โOrder the maids to clean the table except for our dinner plates. We donโt need them to count the plates, you know what I mean, right?โ โO
โNice to meet you, Missus Cattleya Hunt.โ The old man named Reed Luminar is Hyacinthโs father. This is the first time Iโve met with one of the Luminar family, and now, I even met with Hyacinthโs real father. โYes, Alpha, nice to meet you.โ Iโve become accustomed to their title by now, and my eyes are already used to differentiate Alphas and Lunas from the others. โYou probably wonder why I have her father here with us,โ said Aaron towards me. I tell him the truth. โYes, although, not really surprised by it.โ โHow about if we all sit down and have the discussion?โ Zephyr led me into one of the chairs, he added a pillow for my back, which I am so grateful for. My back is killing me sometimes. The three alphas with Alpha Reed, sit around the chair with one big table, on the table I saw another enchanted map, I was fascinated by it and asked them immediately. โThis one is different from the one we saw in New Orleans, right?โ โYes, Lia makes it for us, it is the map of the surroundin
(Cattleya) I feel so stuffy lately, probably because of the pups, although I was grateful that the morning sickness was practically gone now, but other discomfort comes and goes. My back begins to hurt and also had weird cravings that sometimes even my mates winced when they saw me eat. โCattleya, are you done? We need to go in one hour.โ Zephyr is calling me from the door. I shouted that I was packing my essentials, practically my new cravings, and shoved them inside my bag. He opens the door and chuckles. โDarling we can ask the maid to buy these foods there, you donโt need to pack everything.โ โNo, I donโt want the maids buying it for me.โ I was pouting and pointing at the array of snacks on the bedside table. โThey always messed up, one time I want some creamy butter ice cream, they bring back some butter ice cream. I want it creamy!โ He raised his eyebrows. โOkay, whatever you want then. Now, if youโre finished with everything, how about you go downstairs and wait.โ โIโll go
(Zephyr) I saw Aaron come out from his room, glad he is already feeling better, burnout is a very damnest thing for us werewolves. โHow are you feeling?โ Asking this tall man while he walks into us. โNever been better, I must be so exhausted, got burnout for three days, this is the first time I need to be in bed because of burnout.โ He rustled his damp hair and folded his hands on his chest. โYou supposed to tell Cat that I will be fine after a few days though?โ Elm winced at him. โShe refused to leave your side; you know how stubborn she is.โ And I couldnโt even give him a more good reason than what Elm gave. As I was laughing at him, I asked Xavier to look into the picture that I handed in his hand. โWe need to stay there a week from now, I think I found the best place for our temporary hideout in the South, what do you think?โ He looks at the pictures and laughed. โD*mn, Zephyr, I never knew that you have this kind of craziness in you.โ โFor her, I will do everything.โ While m
(Aaron) My heart is pounding faster, and my whole body seems like hot coal from deep inside. I was burning, feels like I was been burned inside. This is the effect of a long-time transformation for me. Until, the feel of a cool cloth on my forehead. Opening my eyes, I saw Cattleya, wiping over my whole body with a waistcloth. โKitty Cat, what happened?โ I asked her and immediately a smile came on her face. โOh, you finally wake up, you fainted, and we call the doctor, you got a burnout, too much time in your wolf form.โ She told me, while still wiping over my body with icy water. โIs that icy water? How hot was I?โ I asked Kitty Cat with curiosity in my mind. โLetโs just say, you need to be put in the icy bathtub for a while.โ She winced while I can see visible black puffy eyes on her face. I get up immediately but got dizzy, she put me on the bed. โYou need to rest, doctor already gave me full instructions, no rough activity for a few days.โ โYour face.โ My hand reaches into her