~NORA~As I rose to my feet, I heard Lilith say something that made me stare at her.Daciana.Why did she call me Daciana?I turned to Lilith, staring at her; her eyes were glued on me too. I wondered why she called me that—does she know me or is she seeing something in me?I'd never heard that name in my life, and I wasn't understanding the things happening in my life lately.Why did I suddenly see a vision of Lilith?We were not connected in any way, so why?"Gaius, prepare a room for Lilith." I heard Horace say so.Wrapping his arms around my waist, "Are you okay? You look worried. Is it about Lilith?" He jammed his hands in his front pockets.The question hung heavy in the air, like a dark cloud threatening to burst.'Can I trust you now to tell you about my true self?'"Is there something that's bothering you? I'm here for you." Horace had asked, his eyes studying me with a mixture of concern and curiosity.His eyes searched mine for an answer.For a moment, I was frozen, not a
~NORA~"The look on your face is saying I shouldn't have," I took a deep breath as I pulled on the shirt I was wearing and let the pants fall to the floor."No, no, no, not that, you are really courageous to do that, no one cares, you know.""But why did you save her?" Sarah asked.I saw a worried look on her face. I knew she didn't expect me to say that, but it is also part of my responsibility as the Luna of the pack.Sarah made way for me as I walked into the bathroom. Standing under the shower, I turned on the water, took a deep breath, and felt the steam as it started to fill the room. "Because she's innocent and only ran into our space for a rest, she doesn't deserve to die." "I will hear her out later to know what made her trespass, but my instincts never fail me, and that's why I helped her,"The sound of the water hitting the tiles was soothing, and I closed my eyes, letting myself be engulfed by the warmth while I spoke with Sarah.I let out a sigh of relief. The water fel
~NORA~I stood in front of my closet, trying to decide what to wear. All I wanted was to look my best for my stroll by the river, hoping that the beauty of nature and the sound of the water's waves would help clear my mind of all that's happened recently.After much deliberation, I finally chose a beautiful floral dress and a pair of wedged shoes.As I stood in front of the mirror, her reflection staring back at me, she took a deep breath and picked up her dress. It was a deep shade of purple that complimented my star cluster eyes, with a flowing skirt that brushed the floor. I slipped into it, adjusting the neckline and smoothing out any wrinkles that I didn't have.I stepped outside, and the cool breeze and reflection of the sunlight hit my face, making my skin glitter. I raised my head high as I walked through the hallway. It was quiet, the sound of my footsteps was the only thing that broke the silence.I heard a tiny voice singing melodies, and as I turned to see where the sound
~NORA~ And at that moment, I realized that Gavner wasn't recognizing those who really loved him. "But if he hurts you again, you can go ahead and do what it is you want to do with him. I love him, but I have no idea why he behaves like a jerk." Turaya said as the breeze tussled her hair. Staring at her, all I could wish for was someone who would love me more than Turaya loves Gavner, he isn't cherishing any of these loving moments, and it hurts me. Still deciding on whether I should make the promise to her or not, I kept calm because making a promise isn't just about saying 'I promise,' it's all about making sure you keep the promise, and I wasn't sure if I could. But there was absolutely no harm in trying. "Yes, I promise." I finally decided, still wiping the tears from her eyes. Turaya's eyes widened in shock. "You will?" Turaya smiled, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. She had been so consumed by her feelings, thinking that Lenora would want to pay back what Gavner ha
"Ever since he rejected Lenora, he's been distant," she continued. "And I know it's because of you." Angelica's stomach dropped as she realized what was coming. Queen Shiba was blaming her for her son's disappearance."And you know what? I want you to fix it," she said, her eyes boring into Angelica's. "I want you to make sure he's happy." Her glare silenced Angelica when she tried to speak up."The only thing I can think of is that my son has turned rouge," she said, and my eyes widened."Of course, you were too blind to see that he was depressed.""You're not good enough for him, yet you are the reason he rejected two mates, not only that, but he also rejected Lenora. That girl is something.. she was supposed to help us and stand with us, but you made him reject her," she said, her voice rising in anger."Now, Horace has gotten into her, and she stands for him, you could not even speak up for him during the family lunch, you're weak, and you're not from a decent family. I'm going to
~HORACE~ I rose to my feet, towering over Ashley. "I need no guidance from you or anyone else," I thundered. "I am capable of making my own decisions, and I stand by my choice to reclaim this mate. She is mine, and no one has the right to question that." They all recoiled under the force of my anger, but he stood his ground. "We only seek to advise you, Your Majesty," Logan said. "It is our duty as elders to guide and counsel you in matters such as these." "We overheard that she saved a witch, why?" Albert asked regardless. My eyes are still blazing with anger. "This meeting is over," I said curtly. "I expect you all to respect my decision and never question my authority again." With that, I strode out of the meeting hall. It is my responsibility to protect Nora, and I will do it as I should. "Those old men," I complained to myself as I smacked my lips together, my fists clenched in rage. I and Matteo sat across from each othe
"There's nothing I can do," Adrian said as he turned and began to walk away. Gavner had the urge to tighten his fists around his neck and strangle him. As he made his way to the brothel, his heart was heavy with guilt and shame. The scent of sex and sweat hit him as he entered, but he ignored it, his focus solely on finding Kiera and Anna. He could hear the sounds of pleasure and pain coming from the windows. The smell of sex and sweat wafted through the air, causing his nose to twitch. He knew that he had to be careful, as there were bound to be other werewolves in the area who might recognize him and try to stop him. Taking a deep breath, he pushed open the door of the brothel and stepped inside. The room was dimly lit, with a few candles flickering here and there. The air was thick with smoke, and the sound of moans and groans filled the air. A sleazy young man approached him with a leering smile. "Gavner, what brought you all the way to my home?" Torillo asked with a thick
"I can't believe he left me for her," Candra said, her voice trembling. "I gave him everything, and yet he still chose her over me. He rejected me because I was a nobody." Candra sat by the counter table in a dimly lit bar. She slammed her glass down on the table and began to click her nails on the glass. Looking over to her side, she's awed: "Angel, what are you doing here? You are not the type to be seen in places like this." Candra said, narrowing her eyes, when she saw Angelica standing beside her, making an order, with her raven locks cascading down her shoulders. "My life is so fucked up, I just need to take a break." Angelica chimed in. "You got a perfect life, and you are still not okay? Bitch, you've got Gavner at the tip of your fingers, so what else is your problem?" Candra scowled.Even though Gavner was a ruthless man who didn't care about anyone, Candra could not get enough of how Angelica always kept him whe