"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