"I WENT TO the hidden place hoping to find you there but it's empty. So I tried looking for something instead and that's how I found the photos." I can't help my sadness as I watched each photo. We had so many memories together before, and it saddens me that I forgot about them for thirteen years. But my sadness faded away when I saw a family photo of us. My mother and father are sitting on a couch, smiling brightly, while my brother sits beside our father and the little me is sitting on our mother's lap.There's also a picture of me and my brother with Grandma Esmey in the middle.Then my eyes narrowed to the last photo I am holding. It was me and my mother, with a girl who I think is around six to seven years old. I flipped the photo hoping that I might find something and I did. I read what was written but it only made me puzzled. -With my two angels. Ysobella Marie and Maria Selene. "Who is Selene?" I asked my brother. He instantly took the photo from me and watched it closely
HIS LOYALTY "LUTHER?!" I ASKED, surprised. He smirked and shove his hands inside his pockets. "We should stop meeting like this, Ysobella," he said. Shortly, he took a step closer towards me but this time, both his hands are now on his back. I couldn't explain the emotions I am currently feeling. It's like a mixture of joy, sadness, fear, and anxiety. I swallowed hard and looked him straight in the eyes. "Why are you here, Luther?" "Hmmm, hunting," he answered, shrugging. "You look scared. Do I frighten you that much?" he asked with a serious voice. His question took me by surprise. "N-No, I was just--- I was just wondering why you're here," I told him honestly. "You were in Preousia the last time we saw each other. You were searching for someone, you said." Not a word escaped his mouth. I want to ease the tension between us so I spoke once more. "Have you found the person you were looking for?" I am honestly uncomfortable with our situation right now. I shouldn't feel this
THE NEXT DAY, I awoke without Lucien. There's no sign that he slept here last night, and that thought bothers me. But I couldn't blame him. It was my fault; I should have listened to him and told him about Luther. I sighed and decided to fix myself. I should go down and find him. I know that I'm at fault here but I need him to hear my side. I heard a knock from outside so I hurried to open the door. "Good morning, Bella." It was Nereza, along with two other housemaids.I returned her greetings and motioned them to enter. The housemaids placed the food on the table. Soon after, the two excused themselves but Nereza chose to stay. I wish to inquire about Lucien but I decided to fill my stomach first."Lucien had that prepared," Nereza confessed in the middle of our silence. I stopped eating and smiled a little. "Do you know where he is? I believe he didn't sleep here last night.""He came last night to check on you but he left after. But worry not about him, he was actually in the l
HIS MAKERLUCIEN LET ME hug him until I passed out. I had no idea what happened next, but when I woke up in the middle of the night, I found myself in Lucien's arms. I wanted to move, but he was holding me too tightly, and his left leg was also encircling me. I was thirsty and hungry, so I tried to move while calling Lucien."Sweetheart, what is it?" he asked with a raspy voice.My eyes started to water when I heard him talking to me again. Worried filled his eyes upon seeing my reaction. "It's alright now, sweetheart. Stop crying," he whispered gently as he dried my tears away. "What's the matter, hmmm? Is there anything you need? Or are you somewhere?"I smiled and held his hand."I am fine. I'm just really glad knowing that you're not mad at me anymore. I know what I did was wrong. I could have endangered me and our baby and for that, I'm sorry."Lucien sighed before kissing me on the cheek. Then he began rubbing his nose against my bare shoulder before kissing it lightly."I'm no
"WHAT MAKES YOU say that?" I asked after our seconds of silence. She sighed and smiled faintly. "Living in chaos is tough, particularly now that the number of rebels and rogues has doubled, and the people's indifference made it challenging to live in solitude. That's why I believe that the people of Vinfort will finally find their peace and a reason to reconcile if she returns."What she said is true. It's hard living in a place where the people around you do not get along well. I tapped Marissa's head softly while facing her. I then gave her a friendly smile to ease her inner sadness. When we arrived in our room, I opened the door for us, and then I was greeted by Lucien, who was now wearing fresh clothes. Marissa greeted him and Lucien acknowledged. He then encircled his arms around my waist. Marissa excused herself soon after she placed the food on the table. As soon as the door shuts, Lucien's lips descended to my slightly opened mouth. His fiery kisses earned a soft moan from
HER REASONS"MY MATE, HE'S here!" Aurora uttered in surprise.I'm confused. Who is she referring to?"Your mate... is... here?" Nereza asked, also puzzled. Because of the sudden commotion from outside, Aurora didn't have time to respond to Nereza. The door swung open unexpectedly, and Lorkan entered with a worried expression on his face."Please excuse my rudeness, my lords and ladyships, but we have an urgent matter outside," Lorkan uttered with urgency."Is it him?" Aurora asked with worry. "How did you---" Lorkan gasped. "It's you!" he said, pointing at Aurora. "He felt your essence"Who is Lorkan referring to?"You should do something to restrain him. Or better yet, give him some wolfsbane to calm him down," Aurora suggested.My curiosity is slowly taking over. "Restrain who?" I couldn't help but ask. Lorkan expressed concern. "Your brother, Ysobella. He's too strong, and I think a little wolfsbane is exactly what we need right now," he told me.It was impossible for me to beli
I WAS TAKEN back to our room by Lucien after our conversation with Aurora. He advised me to take a rest considering what transpired today. I also expressed my worry about the upcoming battle. I confessed to him that I'm frightened about tomorrow and the days ahead. We are still unsure of when our enemies will attack us. "Don't worry too much, sweetheart. I already made a plan the day we got here," he assured."What plan?" I asked."There's a hidden room here and I asked Markus and Synth to ready it for you." He kissed me on the lips after he said those. "What do you mean? Do you plan to hide me in there?" I asked in disbelief. Lucien inhaled deeply and kissed my hands. He said he doesn't have a choice and that I can't leave Vinfort without being discovered. Lucien also stated that he no longer trusts the Council, but he and Markus have devised a backup plan in case something goes wrong."I'll send out a carriage tonight with your scent to make them believe you left Vinfort," he sai
NOTE: This chapter is written in 3rd POV.PACK WAR (PART I)"LUCIEN? WHAT HAPPENED?!" Ysobella asked with anxiousness. "D*MN IT! Sweetheart, we need to leave now!" Lucien said while taking the pouch he gave her before. "Aurora said that the enemies are going to attack tomorrow night but they saw the counselor's wife leaving. They thought we were trying to escape, f*ck it!" Lucien added angrily. Ysobella's breathing is erratic, and her hands are trembling. She refrained from asking any more questions and followed Lucien in silence to the underground chamber where she planned to remain until the chaos subsided.Lucien said it is going to be a one-night war. It means after this night, whoever is left standing wins this battle. Lucien also reassured her that it is not going to be a Blood War. All living beings from the bordering lands, including the defenseless, will engage in battle if it is a Blood War. But this evening is different because it's a Pack War. A war between the wolf pac
"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