SCENT THE MANSION LOOKS more sophisticated inside. From the chandeliers, elegant designs, and marble floors. Nereza let go of my hand to find Alpha Lucien and Markus instructed me to wait on the balcony. The night is beautiful and the sky is covered with dazzling stars. The night air is getting cold but I don't want to get inside without Markus and Nereza and also, I don't know anybody inside. I rubbed my arms with my hands to warm myself a bit. "Cold?" I jumped to my feet when I heard Alpha Lucien's deep, cold voice from behind. His voice gives more chills in my body. I never had the chance to face him because he was already trapping me between his arms. I swallowed the lump of my throat when I felt him press his body to mine. I can no longer feel the cold because of the warmth from his body. I badly want to speak but I chose to keep my mouth silent. The silence between us is deafening but I don't feel uncomfortable. From the stars, I tried lowering my gaze. My mouth
I STRAIGHTENED ON my seat and cleared my throat before speaking. Alpha Gregory and Luna Elondra, I am Ysobella Marie Monfeori and I am here on behalf of my cousin... Raven." Chills started to crawl in my body when the Alpha narrowed his eyes on me. But the Luna's reaction broke the ice when she suddenly laughs. "Forgive me," she said, eyeing me. "It's just that... your reaction amused me. You carry so much seriousness on your face. I hope I did not offend you." "N-No, no, not at all. I should be the one apologizing. I know that bringing up Raven will only remind you both of the pain of the past. I know what he did and I truly am sorry for what happened." "You must have gathered a lot of courage to come here," the Alpha said, still wearing a cold expression. The Luna held his hand before she speaks to me. "Yes, what happened before truly left our hearts broken, especially with Raven's parents. We did not anticipate the demise of his parents." A sad smile escaped from Luna Elond
THE NEW ALPHA SLOW ROMANTIC MUSIC surrounds the whole place. Every couple is dancing and some are chatting while drinking champagne. Men tried to ask me to dance but I humbly refused. And also, I don't know how to waltz. "No one asks you for a dance yet?" Luna Elondra asked me. I didn't notice her coming. I gave her a timid smile. "I prefer it here, Luna Elondra." Luna Elondra laughs. "That's nonsense. A gorgeous lady like don't just sit here and wait until the night is over. There is so much to do tonight, my dear. Come with me and," she paused, "leave the coat," she added, pointing at the coat I am wearing. I was hesitant but I couldn't refuse the Luna. I gently placed Alpha Lucien's coat on the chair and let Luna Elondra drag me into the crowd. She introduces me to her daughters, Einah, who is eighteen, and Marianna, who is twenty. As I engaged in a conversation with them, I noticed that Einah somehow reminds me of Ayla, sweet and high-spirited. Marianna on the other hand i
I WAS SO drowned in my emotions and I didn't notice that our faces were only an inch away from each other. His warm breath fanned my face. I know that with one move, our lips will touch. My breathing then hitched when his hands started to stroke each side of my body. He trailed his hands as if he was trying to engrave every part of me in his mind. His hands are starting to get familiar with my body and all I did is let myself drown from his touches. "Call me by my name, Ysobella. I want you to start calling me by my name," he ordered "Lucien..." I tried calling his name but I think it came out wrong. Shocks, Bella! Did you just moan his name?! Lucien's breathing became heavy and I noticed that we were not dancing anymore. "F*CK! Not now... not now..." he whispered to himself. He sounds like he was in pain so I gently stroked his shoulder to calm him down. He firmly kissed me on my temple then he took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. "I think we are done for tonight." I c
ALPHA RAVEN MONFEORITHE KNOCK FROM outside awoke me from my sleep. I rose from the bed and comb my shoulder-length hair with my fingers as I strode towards the door.I was welcomed by Marianna and two other servants after I opened the door.I let them in and greeted them sheepishly. Marianna nods her head and instructs the servants to settle the food on the table. They left shortly after."Did you have a good sleep?" Marianna asked after she settled herself on the couch."Yes... I'm sorry I woke up late," I apologized timidly. Then I sat on the chair in front of her.Marianna smiled at me and helped me prepare the food. "That's okay, at least we know that you're comfortable with us."I noticed that there was plenty of food on the table so invited her to join me. And also, I don't really like eating alone."Thank you but I'm good. Alpha Lucien personally had this prepared for you," she said while crossing her legs.I was stunned. An image of Lucien, cooking in the kitchen never once c
THE NIGHT HAS finally come. Tonight is a full moon. It means a new beginning and a new era. And tonight the people of Aveion will finally welcome a new leader, a new Alpha.Every pack member of the Blue Moon Pack gathered around each side of the aisle, the four Alpha of each wolf pack is in front together with Counselor Cidolfus Brack and Raven in the middle.Alpha Gregory shared his experience as the ruler of the land for the past years. After that, the Elders led the ancient prayer to ask for a blessing from the Moon Goddess.After the prayer, Alpha Gregory took the emblem of the Blue Moon Pack, it was a medallion with the elegant letter A engraved in the middle. He hands it over to Raven as he proclaims him as the new Alpha of the Blue Moon Pack.Every pack member shifted into a werewolf. Each of them was howling under the bright full moon. Following the pack members, Raven also shifted to his wolf form. His wolf is gray and enormous.Following the proclamation, everyone feasted an
THE FIFTH ALPHAUPON ARRIVING AT the pack house, I quickly marched to the kitchen to look for Ayla. Lucien insisted on coming with me but I firmly told him to take a rest first.He was hard to convince and I am glad Nereza was there to help me.Before he went upstairs, he kissed me on my forehead. It was embarrassing because Nereza was there, watching her brother kissing me."Sissy, you are finally back!" Ayla exclaimed before hugging me.I let out a chuckle and returned her hug. "I was only gone for two days, Ayla. And oh! I have something for you." I hand her a couple of paper bags.Her eyes gleamed with both amusement and curiosity. She took the paper bags and checked what was inside."Wow, did you buy these, Sissy?""It was actually from Einah. She wants you to have them."Ayla's brows creased with confusion. "But why?""I happened to tell her about you and she thinks that you and she are kind of alike. My stories about you somehow amused her."I was smiling as I recall the things
I WOULD HAVE never imagined how far people can go for greed and power. "What happened to the prince? Did he live?" I asked. "I don't know. No one knows where he is. All I know is that they succeeded in cutting his red string. Some say he died along with his parents," she said, sighing. "And now, Vinfort is nothing like before. Those rogues who keep on causing a lot of trouble are actually from Vinfort. They allied with the rebels. They were enraged because they have lost their family in the Blood War. They are thirsty for vengeance. And the other pack members who survived the war allied with the rebels as well. They must have left with no choice because they badly want to rebuild the fallen kingdom."If that's true then does this mean another Blood War? Ayla noticed my discomfort because I saw the fear flash in her eyes. "You know what? We shouldn't worry too much. The leaders are different now. I'm sure they will do everything in their power to prevent the Blood War," she said as