MIA’S POVI couldn’t held back my tears anymore and cried. Davon and I were never separated since he came out of the notebook. This is the first and I prayed it would be the last. “Hey, it’s okay. Davon will come and visit you when he get the time. I’m sure he will,” Nixon said to comfort me. “Will he? I don’t think Victor would allow him. He’s very tenacious earlier.”“The king is always like that. He was just looking out for Davon. Besides, this is for his own good.”My phone rang. I was so quick to answer it, and I’m glad I did.“Davon,” I sobbed hearing his voice.“Mia, please don’t cry. I knew you’ll crying that’s why I called.”“I can’t help it. I am used to having your around, protecting me. It never occur to me that we would be apart,” I wailed like a child. It was embarrassing to do it, but that was how I feel. I don’t care what Nixon and Theo think. That was my love life anyway.“I’ll come and visit every weekend. That’s my promise. Just please stop crying. It hurts me hea
DAVON'S POVVictor changed. The calm, sweet brother I once had is now very moody and rude. The empire he built was one of the country's most powerful business chains and famous. He's a top-notch businessman and is respected in the field. I never doubted him, but the new world he's living in is far from the world we grew up with. Today, it's all about competition. Victor aimed to stay at the top no matter what. "Brother, welcome to our mansion.""Whoa! This is your house?" I was looking at the three-story house towering over me. The Venetian design was classical and intricate. "Correction, our house. What's mine is yours. Come, I'll show you around."Our pack was residing in one compound customized by Victor. It was a ten-hectare land where they could roam freely like our land in town. Our pack had many new faces, and we were growing in numbers. The elders immediately recognized me when Victor showed me around. They were amazed seeing how I stayed young after all these years. Eve
DAVON'S POV"Victor, can I have a word, please?" I caught his attention after the ritual. He was eluding me all night and busied himself talking to our people. "Yes, brother. Oh, the council would like to have a meeting with you. I have already set the time tomorrow, and it would be, ah," Victor turned to his secretary for the schedule, "Ah! Morning. That's right. What is it, brother?" "I understand that all this training and meetings are vital for our pack and the empire you built, but I really need time to go back to the town and see Mia."Victor hissed and dismissed his secretary. He urged me to see him in his office. I looked around and called Alfred to remind him about his job. A personal butler's life is to be with their masters under one roof. That was one of the rules that will never change.Also, I changed the way he addressed me. Your Highness seemed absurd in this modern world, and I prefer to be called sir. Nevertheless, it will not determine my position. I am still the k
DAVON’S POVTwenty missed calls from Mia and ten from Theo. We were in a hurry this morning and I forgot my phone in my room. It was past midnight when I remembered that I have to call Mia. The burial took time since the investigation was carry on first. The family of the deceased insist on laying him to rest in spite our advise to give it some time until we solve the case. But who are we to decide. I called Mia back, but she didn’t pick up, so I presumed that she was already sleeping. The signal was interrupted at the moment. Some of my calls couldn’t get through.“Can’t sleep, Davon?” Victor saw me in the balcony. One of his Ln“No. I forgot to call Mia earlier. She was waiting for me,” I raised my phone up to secure the signal despite the perfect reception. “Maybe she’s already sleeping. Call her again tomorrow. Go to sleep, brother. You have a lot of work to do tomorrow.”“Brother, wait. I know you give me this day to visit Mia but the incident got in the way, can I still visi
VICTOR’S POVDavon left his phone on the dining table. He always does, and every time, Mia calls. I’ve deleted some of her call logs and messages. Davon didn’t notice it and still waits for Mia to contact him again, but I am always here to do my part.“Hmm, she is relentless. I guess my brother needs a new phone,” I took Davon’s phone and told my assistant to dispose it. He need a new and expensive model anyway. The old one was cheap and outdated. As my brother, and king, he need things that would define his status in life. Mia is only a distraction. Few days later, Davon kept on searching for his phone. Just in time for me to give my welcome gift shall I say. “Brother,” I handed him the new Iphone14, “Stop searching for your old phone. I took the liberty to buy you a new one for since it has been days since you lost your phone.”“Thank you, brother, but I cannot replace my phone. I think I missed lace it around the house. I will find it.”“But I insist. As king, you should have yo
MIA’S POVJeffrey was waiting for me at the parking lot. His mocking gaze while I locked my bike on a poll was irritating. I side-eyed him entering the building. Theo and Nixon was waiting at the corridor, and went snappy seeing me. “Where’d your Dad?” Theo asked. I shrugged. Jeffrey gestured for me to follow him and we went to Professor Callahan’s office. My eyes widened stepping inside. “Ah, here she is!” Dad approached me and peck my cheek, “James, I’m sure you met my daughter.”“Of course. Mia Lucas. One of my student in history. How can I forget?”I smiled confusingly and turned to my Dad. “Dad, why are you here? I don’t recall meeting you here.”“Oh, I came to see James and to offer him a spot in the Legion. As what I’ve said, I’ll be seating as the leader and next week is the inauguration.”“A spot? What?” “James would be my advisor. He had gathered many details about werewolves for the past years and he would be a big help upon my regime,” Dad said, smiling widely. “And
MIA’S POV“I told you I don’t want to ever be reminded of him again!” I grabbed Nixon’s phone and threw it on the floor. “Hey! That is not nice!”“Shhh! If my Mom wakes up your dead.”Nixon took his phone, and apologized. He just wanted to cheer me up and if Davon would be the reason, he have all ears. “Thanks for your concern, but like I said, I wanted to forget Davon.”“And l told you I can call my Dad and have him on the phone to talk to you. Maybe you need to clear your relationship with him.”“It doesn’t matter. If he wanted to continue us, he would have called or visit. But he didn’t. There’s no use forcing us.”Nixon stayed for an hour listening to my pain. He wanted me to unload my burden to him and then move on. He’s right, there’s no reason for me to hurt myself. Moving on is the best choice. *******Dad became the next leader of the Legion. I got the chance to witness his inauguration on live. I requested to join the ceremony, but Dad refused. Due to his reputation as w
DAVON’S POV“Hometown? You mean near Mia,” Victor came up to me and fixed my suit. He took my tie in my pocket and put it back on my neck, “Davon, why do you want to settle in that forgotten town? Here, you have everything. A mansion, a business, our pack, a good life.”“These are all nothing without Mia. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for her. Why do you have issue with her and our hometown?” Victor stopped fixing my tie and stepped back, “I do not have. I just want you to realize how privilege we are to have the richness in life.”“I am honored, but you must understand that my mate is important to me too. I’m sure you’ll understand once you find your mate.”“Fine. You can attend to that school, but college would be here. I’ll arrange everything. We can build a house before the classes start,” Victor went back to his table.“Actually, I already have a plan.”The mansion beside my graveyard. I had it renovate to be my home when I returned to my land. Victor dissented my plan, but
DAVON’S POVMia is the only person who could tell me about Vera. If she’s back, I have to be really careful and hide. Not only she could do harm to me but also to Mia. Theo told me that she would be discharge in the afternoon. I went back to the hospital dress as a utility personnel. I stole the uniform in the locker room of the stuff when I used the back door. Covering my face with a mask, I took a map and a pail, and clean the hallway on the floor where Mia was confined. I waited for a few minutes for Jeffrey or Elon, but I didn’t see their shadows. Moments later, I used the cap I found inside the utility uniform’s pocket and wears it. I went to Mia’s room and check the toilet. When it was clear that she was alone, I immediately approached her. “Mia, is it true that Vera is back?” “Davon? Oh, my God!” Mia glanced at the door, “If my Dad sees you you’re dead.”“I know that’s why I made sure they aren’t here. Is it true that Vera is back?” I checked the door every second. “Who t
DAVON’S POVTheo narrated after I left. Mia’s struggle to forget me, our past, and our love. I now know why she hated me, and that made me wonder if I deserve her. “That’s sad, but let’s here Davon’s reasons. We cannot jump into conclusion without hearing his side,” Aunt Criselda said, waiting for me to talk. I explained everything to Theo. He was silent the whole time, contemplating on my story. If he deny me, I don’t know who else to approach to help me with Mia. “Bro, if you lost your phone, you should have visit her. I know it’s a long drive and very tiring, but at least that way Mia will know the problem.”“I know it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have assumed that she would wait for me and understand my situation without telling her. I was just caught up with the responsibility given to me, and I thought I needed to improve myself so I could catch up with this world.”“Catch up? Why, are you a caveman?” Aunt Criselda urged to eat the muffin, “There you have it Theo. Can you he
DAVON’S POV“Elon Lucas. What a pleasant surprise?!” I was playing it cool, but deep inside I was terrified. Elon Lucas is mot a fan of my kind and yet here he is, in my house. Elon smiled. “Indeed. Actually, your presence in the hospital shocked me. I’m sure you already know why I am here.”“Hmm, coffee? Wine?” Elon chose wine. Preferably cognac. Fortunately, Victor set up a mini bar and filled it with all kinds of wine. It paid well. I told Alfred to serve the wine and joined them in the living room. I was rehearsing my answer in my thoughts just in case Mia already denied me.“Tell me about it,” Elon demanded, thanking Alfred for the wine. “It was a big mistake. Mia and I are not together just to make it clear. Well before, but its all over now.”I was studying Elon Lucas’s face. A wrinkle formed his brows which means he is not satisfied with my answer. That is up to him. I stated the truth. Nothing more, nothing less.“That is great. Not anymore that only prove to me that you
MIA’S POV“He is not!” I sit up, objecting. “Then what is he talking about?” “Look, Mr. Lucas, it’s a long story but if you let me. I will explain….”“Davon, that’s enough! Will you please just go! You are not invited here,” I shamed him. With Dad around, I don’t think it’s a good idea to dwell in the past. Davon left in silence. For everyone’s peace of mind, Nixon left too. Dad doesn’t want any werewolves in my room, and I know he will not back off. “I brought you some flowers,” Jeffrey place it on the table, setting aside Nixon and Davon’s flowers, “How do you feel?”Jeffrey touch my forehead. I slapped his hand and move away. “Baby girl, he is only concern for you,” Dad defended him, and because of that, I lost my interest to talk to him. Obviously, I don’t like Jeffrey, but he’s pushing it. “Okay, what happen? How did you end up here?” Dad asked. I turned my back on them, so Mom explained everything. I am not going to pretend anymore. Jeffrey is not welcome in the family and
MIA’S POVWhat is happening to me? I felt so weak. Vera was in front of me shouting. Then she gave me water, forcing me to drink. I took a sip and close my eyes. After a few seconds I felt my stomach grumbled and puke. God, that felt better! Vera check my eyes and poured something in my mouth. “This will make her feel better. She’s dehydrated. Did you have a drink last night?” “Yes, Aunt Vera, just a few drinks.”“That’s why,” Vera told the housekeeper to cook some soup and demanded to do it quickly. She came back and check my pulse then check my eyes. I feel better, but my head still span when I move. “She’s regaining color. Give her the soup and let her rest. She needs more sleep and water. I suggest your friend shouldn’t drink alcohol when she’s anemic. It’s too dangerous.”Cheska stood beside the couch with her hands on her waist. She shook her and took her phone. “Is she stress lately? Because if she is then your friend must be suffering from poor sleep which causes her hem
MIA’S POV“Jeffrey? What the heck are you doing here?” “This is a public place. I can be wherever I want. Now, if you please,” Jeffrey drink his wine and put the glass in the table, “Before this guy shifted and rampage this place, we better go. You don’t want to be here if the Legion comes.”“What are you talking about?” “Questions later,” Jeffrey held my hand and pulled me. I immediately pulled back and meddled with Nixon and Davon. Jeffrey didn’t leave and watched us with mockery in his eyes, while Nixon and Davon were sizing each other. My friends came to help me, but none of them broke their stares. “If you do not stop, Dad would be here with his entire Legion and I would be force to marry Jeffrey!” I yelled. “What? Tell me you’re joking,” Davon turned to me confusingly. “I am not. So you two stop this nonsense or I will never talk to any of you ever again!” I walked away. Theo and Cheska followed me. I urged them to go home and leave the place before Jeffrey report everythi
MIA’S POV When we got home, Mom quickly went to the kitchen and opened some wine, drinking it straight from the bottle.“Mom, are you okay?” “I’m fine, just go to your room.” I nodded and turned away, heading to my room when I heard Mom called me again.“Mia, forget what your Dad said. He’s delirious, and I don’t want you going to that place ever again.” I couldn’t agree less with Mom, but Dad’s announcement didn’t bother me for a moment. I was more concerned of their confrontation. Dad was downhearted hearing those words from my Mom. As if she regret their relationship. She regret falling for him. “There’s only one person to blame,” I fisted. The next morning, I searched for Jeffrey Henderson at the Japanese restaurant. I know most of the members of the Legion hang out there, and I was right.“Jeffrey! I need to talk to you now!” “Do we have something to talk about? I am enjoying my tea can’t you see?” he answered rudely. How could Dad set me up with the guy like him? “Yes we
MIA’S POV“What are you talking, Dad?” I uttered softly.“You heard me right. Jeffrey is one of the members of Legion. He can protect you. Besides, he already confess his interest on you yesterday and he was very sincere.”Everyone congratulate us. I let my Dad’s words sink in to my perturbed mind. He already planned my marriage without asking me. Dad called Jeffrey and invited him to join us in the center stage. He was smiling widely waving to the crowd. He was about to hold my waist but I eluded him. “Don’t touch me,” I said and walked out. “Mia!” Dad called out, but I left swiftly, leaving my bike in Jeffrey’s car. I kept running without direction. All I wanted was to getaway. I thought meeting my father again was a good thing. Why would he want to betrothed me to a man I don’t love? Is it enough that he and Mom didn’t end well being in the same secret society. I stopped running and realized that I reached the bay walk. It was packed with tourist enjoying the beach. Sitting u
MIA’S POV I was breathless seeing Davon entered the classroom. Our eyes met, but I immediately retracted. He introduced himself to the class and moved to a seat at the back. Davon dress expensively like his brother Victor. Confident and proud. Different from the Davon I once knew. City life changes him big time. What do I expect? He left and didn't bother to look back and forgotten us. That is how money could do to you. His eyes didn’t left my sight, but I pretended not affected by his presence. Davon is nothing to me now. He no longer exist in my life. “Welcome to our school, Mr. Maddox. I hope you enjoy your senior year here. If you have any questions or you need some guidance, my office is open to all students,” Professor Callahan said with full of enthusiasm. He was always been proud of our town, but knowing Davon as one of the oldest family living in this town, he found his new prospect to trade stories about this place’s history. “Thank you, Professor. I appreciate that.”