STEFAN’S POVI had smelled the scent of the man who abducted Melissa and her friend and I wanted to track him down. What could someone like that be doing here? Could he be trailing Melissa? I would not allow a second abduction to happen. Not on my watch!I tried my best to follow the scent but it had trailed off and there was no way I could get the scent anymore. I was frustrated because I couldn’t find the man. Then I checked my phone only to see that time had gone and there was a probability that Melissa would be worried. What even got me was the calls I got from her, which I missed. I decided to run back to the hotel and in a few minutes, I got to the alley, which held the fastest route to the hotel, but I smelled Melissa’s scent and then I heard a noise. I looked closely and saw Melissa, struggling among a few men who seemed to be interested in molesting her.“Hey! Don’t you dare touch her!” I warned as I squeezed my face.“Who the hell are you to say that?” One of them said.As
STEFAN’S POVI was happy with the fact that Melissa had confessed. It was going to be easier for her to accept her past if I told her about it. My heart raced for her and I couldn’t wait for her to be in my arms. Then I picked up my phone and sent her a text. I knew that she would have no choice than to come over and it was certain that she was awake, already.A few minutes later, I heard a knock on my door.“You can come in.”She came in, looking like a cute teddy and I could tell that she was nervous.“Have your seat.”“Uhm... I’m so…”I interrupted before she completed the word. She was probably feeling uncomfortable with my actions and probably wondering that I was annoyed, which I wasn’t.“Here.” I offered her wine as I poured it into a wine glass.“I…I don’t think that’s a good idea.” She said, politely.“It’s fine. It isn’t alcoholic.” I assured her, with a smile.She collected the wine from me and sipped it slowly.“I think you should also drink a lot of water after this, oka
MELISSA’S POVI was shocked that he had insisted that we were a couple when we aren’t and I felt bad the more, because he was probably doing this, because of that confession which wasn’t true. I decided that after this breakfast with the couple, I will settle the misunderstanding.After the breakfast ended and the couple went their way, as we got out of the restaurant, I made move to tell him.“Uhm… I need to explain yesterday’s…”“Look. I understand your feelings and I will give you time to process it, seeing that you are too shy to accept it. I am not mad at you, okay?” He interrupted me and gave me a smile.I couldn’t say a word anymore and I wasn’t certain, when this drama was going to end as it seemed like he had really taken it, serious. We got back to our respective rooms in the hotel, and as I let myself fall on the bed, I remembered his words.~Flashback~“Look. I understand your feelings and I will give you time to process it, seeing that you are too shy to accept it. I am n
STEFAN’S POVI could feel how frightened she was, especially that she didn’t mind to be in my arms, on the bed. I was a man and we weren’t married in this world. She wouldn’t want to do this, in her right senses. Anyways, she already confessed to me that she loved me, so it explains why it also seemed easy for her to sleep in my arms.After making sure that she was asleep, I withdrew myself from her, slowly, to check her room out. I got outside and when I got to the room, I scrutinized it, but didn’t find anyone there, neither did I see any sign of struggle between two people. I also checked the bathroom and saw no one there. What could have happened?It was even baffling, more, as there was no evidence of what happened. But since she felt safe with me, it was better to be fine with what she wanted. If she was in so much trouble, she could have told me. It could even be that she had a nightmare or sort, but that certainly wasn’t it, because her hair and skin was wet like she had just
MELISSA’S POVWe went to the car and then before Stefan started the car, he turned to me and looked at me out of concern.“Is there anything wrong?” I asked, out of curiosity.“I should be asking you. What’s bothering you, Melissa? I know something is wrong, for you to come all the way from the hotel, to meet me, while I am busy and if you do not remember, you slept beside me, on the same bed. I know it is something really big. Talk to me.” Stefan said, looking really concerned.I heaved a sigh, then looked at him.“I’m sorry if I inconvenienced you in any way. It’s just… Just a haunting memory, which I do not want to talk about.” I said, hoping he would understand, because I did not want to, in any way, remember it anymore.“Alright, I understand. So, what do you say, if we go to the beach?” He suggested, with a smile that changed the gloomy mood into a bright one.“Sure. I’m in for it. But I am going to pay.” I said, with a smile on my face.“Alright, if you say so.”Then he drove u
MELISSA’S POVI looked back at him and tried to compose myself as I didn’t want to come off as nervous. Not to a man as observant as he.“Uhm… what do you mean by that?” I asked, trying to act like I didn’t understand what he meant.“You didn’t tell me that you were going on a business trip with the boss. Although, I understand that his was more important than our spa plan, but I thought I was going to be told about this.” Edward said, with a poker expression.“I apologize about that, but it ought to be confidential. It’s business and I was trusted with that.” I backed myself up, hoping that card would work on him.“Hmm. I understand. I’m sorry I didn’t think of it that way.” “It’s fine.”“So, I’m certain there is a lot you have to say. How was your stay, there?” He asked, with keen interest and a smile on his face.I told him all about the nice things that happened, but I skipped the part where it would seem like Stefan was being too favorable, or start coming off as suspicious. Whe
MELISSA’S POV.I had a nice day with Edward and to be honest, I never thought that he was capable of making me laugh to that extent. At least, my time with him made me forget the way I lashed out on Stefan. Although, I felt bad afterwards, but it was better that way, so he would finally know his place and wouldn’t keep misunderstanding me.Also, I didn’t want that special treatment from him anymore. It would only make petty people like Alicia to keep ruining my day. I applied for a job at Stefan’s Design Company, only because I wanted to upgrade my life and also work peacefully, but because of Stefan, I got an enemy in less than a week.I rolled on my bed and put off the lamp light and closed my eyes, waiting for mother sleep to steal me away.~The next day, I got ready for work and hurriedly took a cab to work, because I was running late. Fortunately, I was able to get to work, a few minutes earlier than the time I would be late. I got to the office and greeted everyone, then sank
MELISSA’S POVAlicia was just an expert in being a pain in the neck. She had made me angry and there was no use for the cola, anymore. I decided to throw it in the dumpster, but just before I could throw it, I saw Edward, walking towards this place.“Great.” I said, under my breath.I didn’t want him to notice that I was annoyed, because he was going to guess that I was, if I threw the cola away. “Hey, Melissa. How are you doing?” He asked as he ordered his drink.“I’m good.” I said as I opened the can and then gulped my drink.Unfortunately, I choked on it and coughed really hard.“Hey, are you okay?” Edward asked as he moved closer to me and collected my drink.I coughed again as it was itching my throat and then I exhaled.“I’m fine. Sorry I startled you.”“No, it’s fine.” He said, looking at me, with concern.“So, who got you angry?” “No one. I didn’t say I was.” I said, trying to take the suspicion off me.“Well, I know you are annoyed. And I will like to advise you not to thin
MELISSA'S POV.Bonus Chapter.I got out of the swirling portal and wiped my hair to the back as it had scattered due to the wind. Oh, my. It has been a long while since I got here. It feels like second home.I walked out of the woods and then when I got to the road side, I brought out the currency I had kept since I left here and then hailed a cab.“Taxi!” I hailed the cab and got into it. I sat back and exhaled, ready to enjoy the ride.“Where to, ma’am?” He asked, politely.“Stefan’s Design, please.”I wanted to see how Edward was doing after all these months. I was certain he was doing well as he was a good leader and was capable of leading the people well. As soon as I got to the company, I ensured I put on the cap I brought along with me, so I won’t be recognized by anyone here. What explanation would I give them all if they caught sight of me? So, it was best for me to go unnoticed.I walked up to the vending machine and smiled as I recalled beautiful memories here, especial
STEFAN'S POV.It was a bright new day and this day felt different. Of course, it was the day to determine if we were going to win this war or not. But I had faith that our fate had something better in store for us all."It's time, right?" Melissa asked."Yes." Then I turned to the three warriors, Diego and Natasha. "We might face fear, hurdles and problems that seem bigger than us all, but we'll never back out until we win. Are we ready to fight this war!" I voiced out in confidence."Yes, Alpha!" They all chorused and then we headed out of the witches' kingdom back to the woods.While walking in the woods, Diego spoke up."The witches were really selfish this time, apart from giving Luna Jana back to us. If they couldn't fight the war, they could have at least, given us something which could be helpful to us." Diego pouted."It's fine, Diego. I believe we will win this war." "With or without them." Natasha added, with confidence."That's the spirit! It's time to show Valon the grea
MELISSA'S POV.I was in the room which they had kept me in, with my wounds magically healed. I was thankful that the witches had saved me, but I feared that they would be just another enemy whom I had gotten into their hands.Suddenly, the door creaked open and I noticed one of the witches at the door."You need to come out. Our Queen has asked for your presence." She informed me, without a smile."Do you think she wants to strike me dead or so something really nasty to me?" I asked, out of anxiousness."Please come out before things get nasty." She replied.Why were they so uptight here? I guess that's why they still stood strong, because they didn't allow any slight weakness to destroy them. They were queens over their weaknesses.I slowly followed her out to her meeting hall and to my surprise, I noticed Stefan, standing right before her."Melissa." He called out to me, looking touched."Stefan." I called out to him, softly as I covered my mouth with my hand.I couldn't believe it
STEFAN’S POV.It was a new day, and finally, we had gotten to the witches’ kingdom. I was glad that at least up to seven men made it with me and I hoped that what we came here for was going to be successful and not abortive.The witches were hard to please and to plead to them was a really difficult thing to do with a low chance of being helped. I was lucky that I was helped many years ago without too much effort and I hoped it would be the same, this time, because we didn’t have much time to waste anymore.We got to the large gate and we were stopped by two of their female guards. As fragile as they looked, they were really powerful. One could sense power going through their veins and you wouldn’t want to upset them.“Please allow us in. We have an important matter to talk about to your Queen.” I pleaded.“Our Queen do not want us to allow people in, so you have to go back.” One of them said, with a straight face.“Please you have to allow us in. We came all the way here and tried o
STEFAN'S POV.“Holy shit!”I knew that there were different supernatural but I never knew that there was one like this. She charged towards us and in one strike, she killed three men and then slashed Diego’s skin.“Aaargh!” Diego groaned in pain as he dropped down to the floor.“Her slashes are painful. The only way to kill her is to aim our claws at her heart.” Natasha informed me.“Alright, I guess we have to watch her moves closely as she is really fast.”“Exactly!”I nodded and Natasha and I charged towards her and we were able to avoid her claws. We successfully darted our claws at her heart and she became weak and fell to the ground and was dying slowly.“I think we should stop digging into her heart. Probably we can give her a chance or sort. She might agree to join us in our journey.”“No, Stefan. Do not be in a hurry to gain more people to fight with you. Her kind are deceptive in nature and the second chance you give her, she will ensure she kills you and trust me, that sec
MELISSA’S POV.What am I going to do? I began to think hard and it felt as if my heart which was beating fast was too loud for me to hear my thoughts and I almost screamed at this. Then a thought came to me and Immediately, I put in action.Any wrong move or wrong act could take away the bit of trust he had given me today. I quickly sat on his bed and crossed my legs, then I tried to calm myself so I do not look suspicious.“Phew! You can do this.” I sighed and encouraged myself.Then the door creaked open and my chest heaved up, refusing to go down. Valon walked into the room and his expression showed how surprised he was to see me.“What are you doing here, Jana? What do you want or should I say to what pleasure do I owe your presence?” He inquired while he stood, gazing at me.“I came to ask for a favor.”“What favor is that?” He asked, with his furrowed brows, becoming more obvious.“I want a personal guard. In fact, I need a personal guard. Ever since you gave me one just to tes
MELISSA’S POV.I didn’t know if this could be a trap or not and I wouldn’t want to fall into something like this, so I had to carefully choose my words and know the right action to take while in this dungeon.“I guess a lot of things have gotten into your head. Help me check if there is anything like a letter in your cell.” Then he scoffed. “I know about the letter which you are looking for.” He blurted out as he held the bars of his cell.If truly he knew what I was looking for and could say something really informative, it was best to ask him but I needed to try my best not to sound desperate.“You know about the letter, really? Well, if you do, where is it?” I asked, hoping he was going to tell me without I having to go through any sort of stress.“Not so fast, Luna.”“What do you want?” I let out my frustration.“I will tell you all you need to know if you are able to persuade Valon to set me free from the dungeon.”“But you do not deserve to be there. You and I both know that.
STEFAN’S POV.Night had fallen and Natasha, Diego and I, were brought out and the crowd gathered to watch the fight between Theodore and I. Some of them seem excited while some had expressions of dread on their faces.“Now Alpha, it is time for us to have a match. Are you ready or you are still warming up?” Theodore asked, looking down at me.I glanced at Natasha and Diego. Diego was looking angry while Natasha was calm. I also stared at the crowd and I could feel the atmosphere was tense around them as well, then I looked back at Theodore who was acting foolish.To me, he was just like a boy whom I needed to correct and knock some senses into his head.“I know very well that you are mocking me and if I were to look at our age, I am very much older than you. I am not interested in bragging about how I could knock you out in a second.” I said to him and he snickered.Then I turned to the crowd.“You all are wasting the strength and the time that is needed for more important things tha
MELISSA’S POV.I mustered up my courage and walked up to him.“So, you requested to see me. What do you want to see me for? I am all ears.” “I actually agreed at the last minute to do what you wanted me to do back then, but the guard decided not to allow me out of the drum.”I had also planned that I would use the guard’s hatred towards me to my advantage. After all, the wicked go down.“So, what you are saying is that he intentionally left you to die.” Valon tried to make sense of what I had just said to him.“That’s correct.” I affirmed, trying to maintain how fast my heart was beating.I wouldn’t want him to be suspicious of my moves.“Well, I do not believe you. If I have to believe you, then I will need evidence.” He replied as he clasped his fingers and rested his chin on them.“What evidence do you need? Because I am certain that you will get evidence. I know he hates me and wants to get rid of me.”“The only way I can get my evidence of what you claimed is if I make him your