The staircase makes a noise as I made my way down to the kitchen, to get some water. I’ve been afraid to get out of my room as I might cross paths with Alpha Priam. Or maybe I should ask for apologies when we meet. If Falcon was right, Alpha Priam will hunt me for creating a mess and making Celestine attack him. I’m sure, Celestine tells him such words that would hurt his ego again, and he’ll bring everything back at me.But my eyes settled on Celestine who was sneaking a sight outside.“What’s going on Celestine?” I politely asked the woman.She gave me a short glance before her eyes widened. “H-Hey, Chandria. Are your legs fine now? You should’ve called me, what do you want?” She hysterically uttered that made me frown at her.“I’ll just get water Celestine, don’t panic. Besides my legs were fine now, I’d rather walk with a bit of pain than lie on the mattress for the whole day.” I replied and smiled. But my attention was taken aback when I saw a gray wolf and…“Are those rouges?” I
Catching Falcon took a short glimpse at me, I manage to not act suspiciously, like I didn’t hear anything.“But Britanny will be leaving back to Chicago in a few weeks right?” Rosa asked. I tried to not give a damn about their conversation, rather look outside and watch the gigantic trees dance with the sway of air.“I’m not sure about that. I said that’s probably one of the reason, but we can’t really tell it. Alpha Priam didn’t say a thing on me, he only asked me to call Britanny after we found a camera installed in one of the rouges.”That’s when my attention got hook and look at him.“So you mean those rouges has been sent by someone to spy us?” Celestine asked.“Probably, it was the Silver Mist’ pack doing.” I look away when Falcon mention of my pack.‘Was it Alpha Primo who sent those rouges?’‘For what? Did he saw me back then in the shopping mall? And now suspecting that I am alive? Those cameras were sent to check if it was me and I’m in the possession of the Black Stygian’s
“What’s the matter?” She suddenly asked.“Nothing.” I smiled at her, and she did the same. When the guard opened the gate, one of them escorted us inside. The familiar buildings, and houses greeted me, the Everett pack is next to the Silver Mist and Black Stygian, that explains why their pack looks wealthy and powerful as well.On our way to the office of Alpha Everett, my eyes gaze at the room where I stayed at and smiled. Who would’ve known that I went this far before?When the Alpha Everett went of his office, Celestine and Falcon bowed their head so I did the same.He still looks good looking, and smiles often. Though Alpha Priam looks better in so many aspects…My eyes widened. Am I thinking about him again?“Mango girl?” His familiar voice and the name he called me was a proof that he still remembers him. I glare at him, in a joking manner. But I smiled after, when the smirk on his lips didn’t falter at all.“How are you doing? You’re with them?” He asked. Talking about Celestin
“So, what do you want to say Celestine?” Alpha Everett asked while he took the bottle of wine next to him and pour it into an empty glass. At this moment, I can’t see the playful Everett I’ve met before. Rather an Alpha who hold a huge authority, and where his decision matters at everything. “We want you to be our ally, Alpha Everett.” Celestine blurt out that made my eyes widened. “The Silver Mist was planning something against us, though they failed on their first attempt to use humans against us. But I’m sure there are more behind it, and a war might break out between the two packs. And we want your loyalty in us, Alpha Everett.” “Alpha Primo of the Silver Mist has connection with Alpha Thorr…” “You mean the Alpha who left his pack so he could live in the city?” Alpha Everett asked curiously. Celestine nods. “I don’t know what exactly happened back then, but the Alpha has returned and has plans to join forced with the Silver Mist, and you know what next.” Celestine replied. ‘
“W-What? Why?” Celestine throws me a short glance before looking at the Alpha again.“Alpha Everett. You could ask something else but…”“That’s the only thing I want Celestine, I have all the things you could offer already, and if not, I could afford them. So…”Alpha Everett let out a small smirk escape from his lips, seemingly waiting for an answer.“No. Chandria will never be a part of this pack Alpha Everett, most especially to be your Luna. She’s like a daughter to me already, there’s no way I’ll bargain with her.”“Oh, I thought she is your daughter, Celestine. So who are her parents, I’ll ask their permission.” Alpha Everett retaliated.“Alpha, we’re clear that Chandria is none negotiable here. If you don’t want to cooperate, it’s fine. It’s nice doing business with you.” Celestine uttered firmly as she bowed her head slightly before holding my hand and dragging me gently out of Alpha Everett’s office, we didn’t bother to wait for the Alpha’s reply and it looks a bit rude.“Cele
Britanny’s face lit up and throw me an interesting look. ‘Damn, why did I even ask that?’“Why?” She asked curiously. I shook my head, “N-Nothing.” “No, tell me why did you ask?” “Uhm, it was just that…” F*ck it. ‘So what’s your reason now, Chandria?’ “It’s just that Celestine was curious to know.” I lied. ‘I’m sorry, Celestine. Please help me just this one.’ “Really? Celestine was curious to know, and not you?” She asked sounded a bit mocking. “W-Why would I be interested with the conversation you had with the Alpha?” I asked back, trying to make my voice firm and confident.“Because you like the Alpha? And now you’re curious if he asked me to be his Luna because you’re threatened with my existence here in the pack, right? And after what I did earlier, with those six rouges, which proves that I deserve the throne. I heard that you cannot shift?” ‘Why am I seeing Chantal in her?’ Her words were not that exact, but she sounded that she’s mocking me, or I am just overthinking
The sun started to set, as the dusk slowly took the light, I can’t help myself but to admire it, it was too mesmerizing for my eyes, it feels an honor to witness such a breathtaking scenery. As the ocean waves harmonized back and forth in a calming way, it was a piece of music to my ears. My gaze suddenly shifted to my toes curled and coated with white sand, and a small smile escaped my lips, they were like innocent little atoms trying to engage with how I am feeling right now. As the cold wind touched my skin, I slowly closed my eyes, because this is how it wanted to communicate with me. Letting the nature drag my soul into bliss. But in the blink of an eye, I was lying on the sand with my clothes full of dirt. I quickly pulled the thin cloth surrounding my neck to cover my face before I glanced at them, who pushed me off the bench where I was sitting seconds ago. "You look disgusting even if you cover those gross scars of yours, Cassiopeia!" Amara exclaimed, and they both burst
Matthias walked toward me slowly, while I watched the pack put my father’s coffin under the grave. It feels like my heart stopped beating, knowing that I won’t be able to see the person I’ve been relying to since, ever again. The only person who accepts me, the only person who make me believe that I’m beautiful.Father…"Cassiopeia, Alpha Magnus is dead," Matthias whispered as soon as I he reached me. But does he have to tell me that bluntly when I could see the situation clearly? Is he insensitive or what?"You have to accept...""No..." I cut him off before he could finish his sentence.Shaking my head in disbelief. This is not acceptable and will never be. I want my father back."She is the reason why Alpha Magnus died.""The Alpha is completely dismayed because the future Luna can't shift. That caused him a heart attack."Closing my eyes as gossips and whispers started to rose. They were probably right. I am the reason why my father died, I was such a disappointment."She is curse
The Black Stygian packs were in complete serenity as midnight comes, only the sound of the trees crashing to each other as the wind pass by. Everyone was resting aside from Rosa who was looking at the moon brightly.“I thought you’ll be leaving the pack in no time. What happened.” A gorgeous man walks towards her, his scarlet eyes reflected with the help of the light of the moon.It wasn’t a question, but rather a sentence full of doubt, and only a confirmation and explanation from her will ease it.“I changed my mind.” Rosa bit her lip before drinking the wine in her left hand, her trembling numbness didn’t escape from Alpha Priam’s peripheral.“I wonder why. Was it because you don’t have the passport now, and can’t leave the country, as you gave it to her, to escape.”Rosa was stunned but not surprised anymore, the Alpha was smart enough. But she still tried to cover her anxiousness with a fake smile.“What are you talking about Alpha Priam? Of course, it was in my drawer, I just th
“Dad!” I watched Ezra run toward the dead Mr. Smith while I was still stunned and in disbelief at what was happening right before my eyes.People started to get out of their rooms and started feasting on the horrendous scene. Though some tried to call for help using their mobile phones. My eyes then fixed on the man who used to be very tough when I met, the man you won’t expect would shed tears. But right now, all I could see is the man who was a loving son to his father, I know despite those harsh words from him was the fact that he was trying to get his father’s attention. Even though he’s human, I am aware that in their world, if you are wealthy like them, you’ll be deprived of your parent's love since they were busy managing their business. My father told me that, but I’m lucky that my father showered me with his love despite how busy he is as the Alpha of our pack. And speaking of my father…I suddenly remembered that exact day, my twenty-first birthday which turned out to be the
It was like a bomb exploded in front of our faces. Celestine hurriedly down the pack while I was left alone in here, I wanted to run too. I wanted to see her, but my legs won’t let me. Until I just found myself lying on the floor as I stare at the pack and a group of Alpha Priam’s men who carries lifeless bodies. My heart wrenched at the sight, and my body was getting numb. Cries… Agony. The night was filled with it, while I’m here helpless, and can’t do a thing, rather let the tears freely cascade down my cheeks. I still remember how Rosa helps me, how she let me escape this cruel faith of mine. The last time we see each other was when we were in a car that was supposed to be Chantal’s day of the abduction. She let me borrow her identity and live the life that she’s been dreaming of. I stole the time from her, and it’s frustrating to think that she wasn’t able to do what she wants because of me. I closed my eyes, I felt like I lost a mother. It was tormenting. Until sunrise, I di
“O-Oh, that is…” Chantal gave the man a meaningful look, and the latter seemed to understand it. “A-Alpha Primo, you’re back! That is… completely nothing.” The man was the one who continued. “What do you mean nothing? Do you think I’m a fool?” Alpha Primo shot back. He didn’t seem to like how the two were acting. “The thing is, L-Luna Chantal here wants to look for the missing rouges. I stopped her when I saw her almost enter the dangerous forest where the rouges probably went and L-Luna Chantal…”“told me to not tell everyone about it, especially you, because you might be worried,” he continued. “Y-Yeah that’s right, Alpha. And why didn’t you tell me that you'd be back today? You should’ve sent me a message…” “I’ll come back to my pack whenever I want, Luna Chantal.” He replied firmly, completely shutting the conversation. “Y-You should go ahead, your family must be waiting for you.” Chantal shifted her gaze to the man and faked a smile. “I-I’ll be leaving Alpha, Luna.” He bow
Priam? Then he was the one who saved me from those rouges. “He has scarlet eyes…” I couldn’t help but comment. “According to Celestine, there’s a reason why his eye color is like that.” The servant retaliated. “By any chance, is there someone with the same eye color as him in your pack?” “No one, Luna.” “Let’s go, the ceremony will end soon.” She added and gently dragged me out of that place, but my mind was still captivated by the fact that Alpha Primo killed his father. Until we reached the house made of expensive woods and luxurious-looking interior design, my guilt was still haunting me.“Luna Chantal…” I bit my lip as I was called by her name again. “I-I am not…” Not able to finish my words, my eyes slowly widened when three men entered the house. “W-what are you doing? Where are you taking me?” I anxiously asked when they started handcuffing me. Priam came in from the front door with eyes as cold as ice. “Bring her to the center of the training ground.” What? “W-Wh
The heat of the sunlight strikes my face which forces me to open my eyes. The familiar ceiling greeted me, it was my room. Getting up when a couple of images flash back into my memory. ‘Was it all just a dream?’ Wearing my slipper, I hurried to the toilet and look myself in the mirror. My hope slowly dispersed as I saw my scarred face visibly, gone is the beautiful woman I saw last night. Maybe everything was just really a dream. But what bothers me is the fact that Baron and Calypso killed me, was it also just a dream? A nightmare perhaps, it feels real, like everything happened before my eyes. The rebirth thing feels substantial, though does it occur in real life? Damn this is so confusing. I jumped off out of fright when three knocks ruined the silence of the room, taking me back from my thoughts. “W-Who’s there?” I asked as I walk towards the closed door. “The Alpha wants to see you, Cassiopeia.” It was a familiar voice of Matthias. “W-Why?” That’s the only word that came o
But to the Alpha’s surprise, Chandria slowly stands up even though she’s having a hard time walking with her injured left leg. The Alpha tried to maintain his composure and looks unbothered, it took time before Chandria reach her…“What do you think you’re doing…” He wasn’t able to finish his sentence when Chandria started kneeling in front of him, and her tears slowly glistened as it cascades down her cheeks. “P-Please Alpha, d-don’t hurt Chantal.” In the middle of their flight, there’s this woman injured kneeling in front of the Alpha, crying and begging for her sister’s life. “Please leave Chantal alone, you can do anything to me, make me your slave…”“No.” Alpha Priam’s firm voice was in finality. “Can you bring back my father’s life?” The Alpha suddenly asked, and the woman look at him with her pitiful eyes. It was full of concern and fear, based on Alpha’s observation. The woman loves her sister even though the latter treated her badly. “If you can do that… then I’ll spare
The darkroom slowly ate me as they threw me inside. I quickly flinched and tried to talk to them when I heard the sound of the keys locking me up. The greasy bars greeted me, as I watch them walk away, leaving me dumbfounded and clueless about what was happening.“Get me out of here!”“I wanted to talk to Alpha Primo! Please, let me talk to him!”“I-I’m begging you.”Until my voice slowly left me, my knees plunged onto the rough ground, frailed. What just happened?Minutes ago, my heart was full of happiness and hope, having Alpha Primo around me. Thinking that later, I’ll be his chosen Luna, and life will be easier for me, starting that moment. But what’s this? Why is this chaos happening all at once? I never saw this coming. I never see myself behind these bars where criminals end up when I didn’t even do something wrong.Why are they saying that I attempted to kill my twin sister? Where the hell did they get that? Was it even possible on my part?Then, Alpha Primo, why did he act l
Waiting for darkness to fully took the light feels like I’m waiting for the end of the world right now. “If you’re lying then, you deserve the most severe punishment.” I was taken aback when Alpha Killian’s voice interrupted my thoughts. “Death.” I quickly look away and put back my gaze at the sunset. This is my only chance to prove that I was Cassiopeia. As his condition states that he wants to see my face changed. If not, then I’m doomed. And I would lose my chance to get back to my pack or seek help against the Alpha’s plans. It was just the two of us here and it was kinda awkward for both of us. “W-Why didn’t you even let Hera come with us?” I wanted to slap myself for voicing it out, it supposedly stayed in my mind. “So I could kill you if you’re lying.” He quickly retorted making me shiver in fear with how he delivered it. I stand up and walk toward the ocean, like how these waves move back and forth in rhythm, I also hope that this time everything will be on my side. Or a