MAMA MELLY'S GREETINGS welcome me the moment I entered the kitchen. I returned her greetings before she led me to the dining. My brows creased with perplexity as I followed her. "Why are we heading to the dining, Mama Melly?"She glanced at me before answering my question. "It's Lucien's request."My mouth parted but didn't say a word. I don't want to eat alone so I looked for Ayla. Fortunately for me, she hasn't eaten yet and she heartily agreed. "So... tell me, Sissy. Did you and Alpha Lucien sleep beside each other?" she started intriguingly. I almost choke from her question. Her eagerness for answers is suddenly giving me pressure. But I don't really know what to say to her because even myself does not know the answer. I was deep asleep the whole night and when awoke this morning, I am alone."I woke up alone," was all I could say. Her eyes squinted. She even leaned closer to my face as if looking for a further answer that will satisfy her curious mind. I secretly sighed in r
HER MATETHE WORDS FROM Landon seemed like a bomb being thrown at us. I looked at Ayla and she appears as astounded as I am. "Ayla? I think we should leave."No words escaped her mouth for a second until she finally opens her mouth to speak. "I think I have just forgotten how to breathe, Sissy.""Let's go back, Ayla. Clarrise and Landon have left the place."We let silence engulf us on our way back. When we entered the kitchen, Ayla and I exchanged knowing looks upon noticing Clarrise's absence. Where could she be?"What took you both so long?" asked Nana. Ayla looks at me like she was expecting an intrusion from me but my mind failed to think of an excuse. An apologetic smile was all I gave her. Left with no choice, Ayla was forced to answer her. "Well, uh... Bella and I were talking about random things and we lost track of time, Nana." Nana Selma arched her brow but eventually went on with her chores. "Is Clarrise coming today, Nana?" I subtly asked. She stopped mincing and
NEREZA GREETED US with a wide smile on her lips. I waved at them to greet them as well. Looking at the two, I supposed they are now okay. It appears that Nereza has moved on from her resentment toward her. "Bella, Ayla said she might be late tonight," informed Clarrise. I nodded my head. "Yes, I figured. She's doing her mother's work because Mama Melly is busy helping for the festival."I actually offered Ayla my assistance but she refused. She feels it's better if I helped her mother instead. "I'll go greet Mrs. Penn," Nereza interfered after her long silence. I gave Clarrise a questioning look. "You reconciled?"She sighed deeply but I can see the glint of contentment in her eyes. "Not really, but I can feel that she's slowly trusting me again and it's all thanks to Markus. I know he's one of the reasons why Nereza's anger towards me is slowly fading."I smiled after she said those. "That's good to hear then. I know Nereza still deeply cares for you."We hang out with the kids f
WE MEET AGAINSPEAKING WAS SUDDENLY impossible for me for brief seconds. Her revelation clearly took me off guard. Another second passed and I finally gathered the words to say but the perplexity of my voice still lingers. "B-But Landon said he is a vampire. How did he end up saying that?" Her fingers gently stroked her temple. The guilt on her face is slowly showing. "I was to blame. I made him believe that because I was left with no choice. He also believes that our difference pushes him to reject me. The anger and hate on his face were vivid at that time and it made my mind clouded with different dreadful possibilities. I fear that he may end up hurting my mate if I confess the truth. I don't want them to berate him." "But you have plans, to tell the truth, right? And you said he's not just a werewolf, he's an Alpha, so by any chance, is he one of the leaders of the five wolf-packs?" I asked.The way she averted her gaze indicates her hesitancy to answer my question. I squeezed
I LET THE question slip from my mouth without even considering how he will react. My curiosity is pushing me to the edge. And as expected from him, he was taken aback. His jaw then clenched and averted his gaze once more. Now I regret spilling the question."I'm sorry for asking. As I said, you don't have to answer if you don't want to."I let go of his hand. But I can't deny the disappointment I felt."No, don't feel sorry, Ysobella. There is nothing to apologize for. I brought my eyes to him but I can still see the hesitation lurking behind his orbs."There are things that I wanted to tell you but right now I need you to give me time. We don't know if this vampire is dangerous or not but I promise you, once I'll find proof that we can trust him I will bring him to you."Now it's my turn to be surprised. Well, what he just said was beyond surprising. Why would he bring him to me? Lucien saw how confused I was so he continued to talk. "Sweetheart, we've learned that this vampire is
LOVEI WAS SO lost with the pleasure he was giving me and I didn't even notice he's brought me into his room. My back pressed against the cold wall of his room. He captured my slightly parted mouth with his. His lips then proceeded on kissing my earlobe, down to my neck. I think it has now become his favorite thing to do. My hands found his hard shoulders. I then gripped them so tight when he pressed his body against mine. The burning sensation we give each other is too strong and intense. My mind can't even think of any sensible thoughts and all I care about is what we have right now. He bit the tip of my ear before cupping my face. The moment our eyes met, I saw desire dancing in his blue orbs."Lucien..."The moment his name rolled from my tongue, his eyes were filled with an unfathomable emotion. Then his lips once capture mine. "I promised I'll try to hold back tonight, but f*ck! You're so tempting and I can't take it anymore!" I whimpered under his touch which earned a pain
THE NEXT DAY I woke up with something heavy wrapped around me, it was Lucien's arm. When I turned around to face him, a small smile formed on my lips. I smiled and watched him with awe. I traced his slightly parted lips with my fingers and down to his well-sculpted jaw. I stifled a laugh when my fingers touched his short stubbles. He looks perfect and divine. I lifted my hand to trace his thick pair of slightly creased brows. I tried touching his lips again but Lucien caught my hand. "Good morning, sweetheart," he greeted groggily. His eyes dance with amusement. He then brought my hand to his lips to kiss each of my fingers. I swallowed the lump in my throat because of his sweet gesture. "Good morning, I'm sorry for waking you."He wet his lips before speaking. "I don't mind being awakened by you, Ysobella. This is actually the scene I longed dream."He smiled and took my other hand. Once again, he showered my fingers with feathery kisses. I averted my gaze because his teasing me
GOOD NIGHTTHE CHILDREN SERENADE us with their angelic voices. We were all amazed at how pure and soulful their voice are.After the show, we approached the children and expressed our praises. But I noticed that some of the children are joyfully talking with a man a few steps away from us. It was Synth.Lucien didn't mention that Synth is fond of children. A strong pair of arms shortly took my attention away from Synth and the children."Sweetheart," Lucien mumbled before kissing me on my shoulder."You didn't tell me about Synth's fondness for kids."I only earned a mere hum from Lucien as if he wasn't interested."Aren't you going to talk to him?" I asked."What for? There's actually no reason for us to talk and besides, he's occupied."I secretly rolled my eyes from his choice of answer."He looks so natural with the kids. I can how genuine his reaction is every time he laughs with them."I can't help but smile gently as I went on watching the Alpha."Yes, he is," Lucien uttered fl
"GRIM! LET'S LEAVE this place!" one of the rogues yelled.We tried chasing them but sadly we didn't capture them all.And a year after my father's death, Luna Azalea Salvatorri died. She died in grief for she couldn't handle the pain of losing her mate, our father."Lucien, the triplets are fifteen now and they said that they wanted to join the pack," Clarrise informed me one night. So the next day we welcomed the triplets as the newest members of the pack. Our newest Gammas."Lucien! Have you spoken with the Council?" Nereza asked after the triplet's initiation. "Not yet." I sighed in frustration. The Council members are pressuring me in finding my mate. They said that I will rule better with a Luna beside me. "I haven't found my mate yet," I told her. "But the Elders... what will we say?""Just let it be. There is nothing we can do."Four years had passed and Clarrise is now eighteen. She didn't celebrate her eighteenth birthday because something terrible happened to her. She m
LUCIEN HELLION SALVATORRI OF CRESCENT MOON PACKI HAVE ALWAYS been fascinated by my father and mother's love since I was a child. When they locked their gazes on each other, I saw love and passion in their eyes.Years passed, and I began to wonder what it was like to have someone you care about and with whom you could share your feelings. Then I recall something my father told me when I was six years old."Lucien, you can't just choose the woman you want to spend your eternity with," my father said with amusement."Why not?" I asked with creased eyebrows. "Because you have to wait until you meet your mate," he answered. "What's a mate?" I asked again. "A mate is the person you are destined to be with. The person you can spend your eternity with. Your other half, just like me and your mother," my father responded with a flicker in his eyes."Then how can I find my mate? Can we go and find her instead?" I asked, hoping. We're actually on our way to Burkhann City to see an old family
EPILOGUESOMEWHERE IN VINFORTTHE REBELS ARE hard at work building the weapons they will use in the next war. They lost many of their men and alliance five years ago during the Pack War but in the end, they were able to bring triumph for they carried out their plan for their prince.And now, after five years of waiting and planning they will soon carry out their next plan. Some of the rogues are patrolling the area, while others are busy training. Their lair is close enough to the fallen kingdom but it does not waver them because the place is long forgotten. A grin is plastered on Luther's face while watching the rogues train. They need to train more to be ready for another battle. They knew that their prince would not stop until he got what he desired.Their prince wishes to rebuild the fallen kingdom of Vinfort and resurrect the long-forgotten wolf pack.Luther Grim moved to the other side of the camp, arms crossed, watching the newly recruited warriors train. And an evil grin ap
MY EYES QUICKLY darted to Clarrise. A small smile crossed her lips but her eyes tell differently. I know very well the emotion lurking in her orbs. I squeezed her hand and engaged us in another conversation. I am glad that Ayla managed to put a genuine smile on Clarisse's lips as she regale us with her stories. Moments later, sweet melodious music filled the hall. It didn't take for the men to ask their partners for a waltz. Markus came as well for Nereza. Lucien momentarily followed with a sweet smile.But before leaving our table, I asked Raven and Logan to help Ayla and Clarisse since both ladies are drunk. Logan helped Ayla while Raven took Clarisse in his arms since she can no longer walk suitably due to being drunk. It's very rare for a werewolf to get drunk. But Lucien mentioned before that a werewolf will get drunk if his or her emotional aspect is unstable. I don't know what came into me but I shifted my gaze to Drago right after Raven left. He appears uninterested but
ETERNITY ATTICUS TAPS LUCIEN on the shoulder when we finally reached him. Atticus then looks at me with his gentle eyes before he hands me to Lucien. Waves of electricity spread through my body the moment our hands touched, and I believe Lucien felt it as well.When our eyes locked, I notice the ineffable joy dancing in his orbs. But right before we faced Enchantress Elphina, he kissed me deeply in the hands. The ceremony was initiated by the enchantress. She expressed the beauty of life and how fortunate we are to live in this world. She also reminded us to treasure every moment we spent. Following that, she finally urges us to speak our vows. I swallowed hard and faced Lucien with misty eyes. "Lucien Hellion Salvatorri," I uttered before I smiled at him lovingly. "My love, my mate, my Alpha. It's been four years and look at us now, standing in front of the people we love and swore to protect. And I am here, in front of you, in front of these people, to show my love and devotion.
THE SOUND OF us kissing reminds me of how I drowned myself in euphoria. The heat is enough for me to lose my sanity. Lucien let out a manly moan as he kiss and licks the part of my skin where he placed his mark. "Ahh..." A moan of bliss escaped my mouth when his lips found my breasts, kissing them alternately. I didn't even notice that I'm already naked. Lucien's other hand is sensually caressing my waist and I flinched when I felt his fingers playing with the nub between my thighs. "Ahh, L-Lucien..." I moaned when his fingers started thrusting in and out. "Ohh m-my... Lucien p-please..." I shamelessly begged once more.I am lost. My head is clouded with lust and I want more. I grabbed his neck and kissed him fully on his lips while gently stroking his hard member. "D*MN!" He groaned like he just lost the last thread of his patience. With haste, he held my waist and swiftly flipped me. Now my back is facing him. He kissed my bare back, relishing every second. His lips move as
HIS PAINTINGWE STAYED IN the library for a while until Markus came to fetch Nereza. As for Clarrise, she went to visit Ayla in the quarters. I wished to go with her but Markus informed me that Lucien is waiting for me in the art room. The moment my foot stepped inside the familiar room, different memories from the past flashed before me. My eyes suddenly turned misty. I remember very well the first time I set foot in this room. The feelings and emotions I felt when I saw Lucien. Well, it never really changed the way he made me feel, it actually got stronger. But who would have thought that we are destined? "Hey..."I blink twice when I heard Lucien's voice against my right ear. He breathed deeply, inhaling my scent. My eyes then darted to the painting on the easel. My eyes are once again filled with mists as my heart is filled with warmth. The painting is yet to finish but I know it is me. Slowly, I lifted my hand to touch the canvas with utmost gentleness. And as I did so, the
"FORGIVE ME, LUCIEN," Markus apologizes. He appears guilty for his own words. "No brother," Nereza interferes. "Markus might be right. If Lucianna's mate has nothing to do with the royal family, then why is Luther doing this to you? What good will it bring them?"Is this really my daughter's fate? Why does it look so tough? Isn't being taken away from us enough? When I look at Lucien he seems to be in deep thought."But we aren't yet certain that your daughter is mated with the prince's descendant. Also, I don't think that the prince has vile plans for your daughter. My mother believes that it might be the best way to put everything back in its proper place. And she told me to trust her and let fate take its course," said Adrienne. "It doesn't matter right now. But I will never allow that family to use our daughter in their evil plan." Lucien then rose from his seat. "Markus, gather as many Scouts as you can and pay any human who is willing to retrieve us Orbis," he ordered.I have
VISIONSADRIENNE IS THE only surviving descendant of Ada the Oracle. According to her, after the Blood War, her mother, Ada, fled to save their lives. She stated that her mother was pregnant during that time.Ada had no idea the war was coming, but she had a feeling that death was on its way. Instead of being terrified for herself and her baby, she stayed in Vinfort, hoping to see something that could save people's lives, but she didn't see anything.Adrienne also mentioned that her mother often blames herself. That if only she had kept to herself her vision of the future, the other leaders wouldn't have felt envy and dark desires.The Oracle tried so hard to see what the other leader's future holds but she saw nothing and that enraged the former leaders. It triggered their lust for power, greed, and envy. "Where's your mother now?" Lucien asked. "The prince has her. His men caught her after years of running and hiding," Adrienne uttered with despair. "Why aren't you with her?" Rav