ClaraHis jaw was tightly compressed as if he was suppressing himself from bursting out.I was hoping he’d got something to say back, but instead, a deafening silence only rang between us.Samuel’s eyes were fixed on me the whole time. He was slowly breathing out which seemed to sound louder than usual.The intensity of his venomous and scorching eyes was driving my system insane. Knots were tying inside my stomach and chills were running down my spine.Does he really want me to drool over him until the day I die? To simp over him for the rest of my life without even having the chance to live it?Then, he had already made it clearer than water. I had really fallen in love with nothing but a selfish man.No matter how bad it sounds, I wished I was mated to someone else. Being an Alpha or even having an unimaginable amount of wealth won’t ever fulfill the love I was hoping to receive from my fated mate.The man that the Moon Goddess had destined me to be with for the rest of my life tur
ClaraMy eyes lit up. What does he mean he knows I saved Caleb?Is it...Nonetheless, before I could ask him about it, Carter seemed to notice how I was taken aback by his confession and he spoke.“I am sorry that we had to get you into trouble and end up in this situation,” Carter added, his gaze lowered. “What do you mean, Beta Carter?” I hastily snapped back at him.He failed to respond right away, causing me to lose my patience. I had a suspicion of what he was trying to say but I couldn’t make conclusions right away.“Beta,” I called as I held his both arms.I forced and titled his body to face me. “Answer me!”Frustration was all I could feel at the moment. I needed to get an answer from what he meant right away.He had no idea how badly I was blaming myself for failing to save his brother. Even though I did my best, I developed this doubt in me seeing how bad Caleb got.“Caleb was all fine, Luna.”Carter’s words flick my frustration into a bottomless grudge.I pushed him away
Clara“Luna, you had already drunk a whole bottle of wine and now you’ve asked for whiskey. You’re definitely going to end up drunk,” Donna kept on reprimanding yet she was continuously pouring my glass with it.“Just join me, Donna.” I handed her another glass, but just like what she had done before, she declined.“You shouldn’t drink too much, Luna. You might wake up tomorrow with the worst headache.”She placed the bottle of whiskey that was halved back down the table in front of us.“So what?” I shrugged. “That’s fine, Donna. I’ll just have painkillers. But what was important tonight was that we have fun!” I rose from my seat, raising my right hand, which was holding the glass.“After going through the worst punishment Samuel could ever give, I need this,” I murmured before looking back at her. “On top of that, I found out that it was all part of their plan to save his ass from doing what he promised, which they called a disgrace to his name!”“It’s really unfair, Luna. I know—”“
ClaraThis morning was the worst. What Donna had warned me last night had come to life and I was in extreme pain with my headache.My sluggish body was rolling back and forth through the soft mattress as I pinned my face into a pillow. Donna kept on reprimanding me about this again and again and I’m just tired of hearing it.Remembering what happened last night only made my day more irritable. I could have enjoyed everything last night if only Samuel didn’t come in. He basically just did the same thing Donna was doing; scolding me unstoppably.I drank the painkiller she had given and yet the same pain was still present. Groaning, I placed my fingers to massage over my temples when a knock came in.My eyes were shut as I rested my head on the bed’s headboard. But Donna’s arguing voice didn’t get away from my ears.“What is it, Donna?” I asked, keeping my eyes closed as I continued to massage my head.“Maya is insisting on entering, Luna. It seems like she has forgotten what she did jus
Clara“Do you know that this plant is poisonous?” I asked as I carefully examined her restless expression.The Omega quickly panicked. “W-what, Luna?”“This plant is poisonous,” I repeated, but this time I made sure it was a clear statement for her to understand.She wiped the sweat on her forehead and walked a few steps back and forth while her breathing turned rapid.“What is happening here?” I almost jumped in surprise hearing Samuel’s firm voice echoing just behind me.Looking back, I said, “Someone’s poisoning Caleb.”I saw how his brows clashed in the middle. “What are you saying?” he scorns, turning to face the Pack doctor.“Check on whatever this nonsense she was saying—”“His room was filled with this poisonous plant and all the windows were shut. Whoever was behind this wanted to make sure the poison would kill him very soon.”Silence filled the room as Samuel stared at me as if he was peering into my soul to know if I was playing with him or not.“If you don’t want to belie
Clara“So please, tell us. Who is it?”The Omega licked her bottom lip before opening it to finally say the name. I waited to hear something from her, but before she could successfully utter a word, blood instead spilled out of her mouth.She lost consciousness and her body fell right into my arms. I tapped her back to wake her up, but there was no response.My heart raced as a thought entered my mind.Carter had helped me get her body up. Holding onto her shoulders, he pinned her back against the wall behind.“Hold her. I’ll check her breathing,” I instructed Carter which he quickly attended to.My hands began to tremble as I lifted my right hand and placed it on her chest. I was just hoping for the best that I could be able to feel her breathing because she couldn’t die.She’s the only one capable of pointing out the culprit.But as my palm lay flat over her chest, I didn’t even have to check it twice. There was no heartbeat anymore.“She’s dead,” I mumbled.My both shoulders slumpe
SamuelI wouldn’t want to admit it but my mind was blown away to hear Clara asking me to leave. I already did what she wanted and made the Pack doctor leave but she doesn’t seem to be satisfied.She appeared to forget whom she was talking to with the tone of her voice.“Do you want Caleb to be saved or not?”Her question sounded like nothing but a threat. And I could have snarled at her face for asking too many things from her Alpha, but I needed Caleb to be cured as soon as possible. I’ve got to let this pass in order to save Caleb.“The answer is yours, Alpha,” she even added with a jeer.I cleared my throat and warned her, “Don’t do anything stupid, and do everything to save him.”Before I could shut the door, Clara tilted her head and waved me a playful goodbye. My jaw clenches with how annoying she is before I bang the door shut.“That woman had turned clever out of the blue,” I muttered to myself as I leaned by the door I had just closed.I should have already left a couple of m
ClaraMy eyes were locked, staring at nowhere as I carefully listened to every word Samuel and Carter utter from outside the cabin.Regardless of not having a wolf, I still have werewolf blood running through my veins. The sharpened senses werewolves have still apply to me although mine wasn’t sharpened.Moreover, it’s not like Samuel and Carter were cautious that somebody might hear them as they were actually talking casually. No one would even bother to listen to them anyways. Being an Alpha took him away from the rest of normal werewolves. Only those higher ranked werewolves had the chance to get close to Samuel.I found myself nodding as I came to realize one thing. All throughout this time, I thought Samuel just doesn’t give a damn about me. But I was wrong because he noticed every bit of change I had.Hearing their conversation only made me torn. Because It looks like it’s not only Samuel who noticed.While I was eavesdropping on the conversation ongoing outside, Donna was keepi
Samuel“Are you really fit to work, Alpha?” My sharp stare shifted back to Carter who remained standing in front of my table. “I was stabbed, not paralyzed.” Clicking his tongue was the only thing he could do before he ended up nodding. I drifted my focus back onto the papers before me. “There’s actually nothing to work with, Alpha. Luna Clara made sure everything was settled. She handled the pack too—” “So you’re now her Beta?” I bitterly chuckled. “I’m just saying that she did more than enough. Treating you and managing the pack? That’s a lot to do.” Blowing out a deep sigh, I cleared out every piece of paper on top of my table and faced Carter with the back of my palm supporting my chin. “It seems like you and Clara were such good friends now, huh?” His brows furrowed until he nodded. “Then, why don’t you, as my Beta, ask her to talk to me. How does it sound to you?” “I’m on it.” “Just tell her I’m conducting a meeting with the pack elders so she won’t think I need her th
Clara“What the hell is wrong with you? I won’t beg, if that’s what you’re thinking…” Samuel’s voice minimized as I walked away from the door until I heard his heavy receding steps. I don’t know how to take it, seeing doubt along with shock through his eyes. I am so done with him, but the Goddess knew how much I wanted to be proud to see him finally getting back on his right mind. That he actually is now doubting Alice and everybody else around him. Alice truly changed him, I know that too well. I watched him go from wise to a literal stupid as he slowly allowed Alice to enter his life. I was a nobody to Samuel before she even showed up and I remained the same when she came. I already have a clear understanding that no matter what I do, nothing will change. Just as how sorry I am for the death of his parents that my adoptive father caused, I could never bring them to life. He loathed me and no matter how much I tried, he will never forgive me for the things I didn’t do. Perhaps
SamuelSeeing Alice’s disfigured and burned face made my chest twist with disgust, pity, and rage at the same timeHer eyes couldn’t lock gaze with mine. It was as if she was ashamed that I came to see her this way. While Clara, who sat before her, eyes were locked with me. Clara was in awe which I am not certain if it was because of seeing me standing in front her, fine and alive or it was because I witnessed how cruel she can be towards Alice. “Alice?” Ignoring Clara’s presence, I crouch to get Alice up from the floor. But Clara remained glued to her place, her eyes still on me, and her hands locked with Alice’s wrist. “Let her go,” I warned, without throwing her a glance. But like she heard nothing, her firm grip remained on Alice. I had to forcibly remove her fingers before she finally came back to reality. “You did this to her? How could you?” I was trying to keep my voice low and my composure calm because Clara remained shut. “N-no,” Clara stuttered, shaking her head. Sh
ClaraThe understanding and respect I am trying my best to give Alice just vanished as soon as I heard her confirm her alliance with Arthur. My hands on her both shoulders slid down until I was able to grip onto her wrist. “Do you have any idea what you’re getting yourself into?!” Carter let go of her which she took an advantage for. Forcibly withdrawing her wrist, she was about to step away. But before she could, I pulled her wrist for the second time which she immediately tossed away. “End ties with Arthur as soon as possible.” “Who are you to tell me what to do?” Alice snorted. My eyes scanned around and seeing a couple of pack members present, murmuring, I knew I had to do something. No matter how bad I wanted everyone to talk about Alice, I don’t want it to end this way for her. Leaving me with no choice, my grip flew onto her hair. I forcibly pulled her with me, not minding if it would hurt her. I pulled her with me inside my room. I only let go of her as soon as I made
ClaraIt wasn’t so long when it occurred to me that the man pointing a dagger in front of me doesn’t have the means to kill me. “You don’t have to do this.” “I have to! Shut up!” he yelled, the dagger pointing deeper into my skin, hence not deep enough to scratch me. Before he could muster up the courage to end me, I made my move to save myself. Because of his grip that’s loose, I was able to fully flee from his grasp by just kicking into his balls. He fell onto the floor, aching. I hastily placed my feet over his chest, grabbed the dagger out of his hand and pulled out the mask he’s wearing. “Who sent you to kill me?” *** “He won’t talk,” Carter started, walking out of the interrogation room where we kept the man.“Did you force him to do so?” Carter simply nodded, his eyes tracing down to his white shirt that was tainted with blood. “I think he’s too scared to talk, Luna.” “He should be.” I walked past Carter, dragging the door wide open as I made my entrance to finally face
Alice“Luna, news was spreading that Alpha’s condition is getting worse. I heard that Beta Carter had just informed the elder about this, but I think you need to know.”“Are you going to say it or not, Via?! I don’t have forever for this!” “Alpha Samuel is dying.” My brain was like a phone line that had been dropped. Via’s last sentence rang through my ears continuously until it brought me to a realization. “N-no!” “The pack elders were considering Alpha’s first wife to take over the leadership of the pack, Luna. Unfortunately, that’s not you.” So, it’s going to be Clara?“If Samuel knew about this, I know he would entrust me to lead his pack instead of that woman!” “Only if the Luna ring was still in your possession, Luna, you wouldn’t have to worry about any of this,” Via casually murmured. My teeth gritted, my blood began to simmer remembering how Samuel allowed that to happen. The next thing Via knew, her cheek was numb because of my palm that struck her. “You don’t dare t
ClaraFrom the moment my eyes opened until the last second they could stay awake, I was inside the infirmary, keeping an eye on Samuel. The only time I can visit my room is when I will sleep. Samuel’s condition remained the same, although his wound was getting better day by day. While Carter and I led the pack, everyday has been the same—plain and busy. “Luna, the same man Alpha Arthur had sent to talk to you before came back and he still wanted to see you.” It was as if I suddenly ran out of blood. My hands are cold and sweat rolling down my forehead. “W-what?” Carter just nodded. “He’s here.” The next thing I knew Carter walked past me before the double doors creaked open, allowing him to enter. “I couldn’t do it,” I began, sensing his presence just behind me. “I am not a killer and I couldn't just end someone’s life knowing a lot of people depend on him. Samuel is an Alpha, his death would—” “Woah, chill out,” Gino chuckled. “Although I thought we came into a serious agreem
Henry“Alpha, members from the White Hunter pack were gathered by the gates. They are raged, causing a whole lot of mess out—” My Beta was unable to finish his statement when the book that my hand just landed at flew right into his face. “You don’t want me to tell you what to do because you know exactly what I am going to say!” I stood up from my seat, pointing my index finger on him. “Now, leave my office and fix that mess before I tore your face with my fist.” I was already in too much distress after stabbing him and now his goddamn people were making it worse. Only if he didn’t get himself involved with his mate, none of this could have happened. Samuel shouldn’t be stabbed and I wouldn’t have to be hiding myself from Arthur. Since the night I stabbed Samuel, I haven't had the courage to leave my office, scared of how Arthur might react. None of this was part of our plan, but Samuel gave me no choice! We only needed to threaten Clara that night—to push her to work for us, but
ClaraRight after Gino exited the infirmary, endless thoughts had been going into my mind. His words were imprinted into my mind deep and vivid. “You’re unbelievable! Is saving this man really worth it?”“You are nothing to him so why bother risking your life for him?”“At least choose yourself this time.”His voice was like a poison tainting my brain, evil and dark. Although I knew what he was trying to do—Arthur must have told him everything, I still couldn't get off the thought that he somewhat made a sense out of it. The door creaked open, but I didn't have the means to even look back and see who it was until Carter spoke. “How did it go talking to him, Luna? Did he say anything?” Placing another two bags of blood by the steel table, Carter looked back at me upon hearing no response from me. “Are you okay?” Blinking once, I immediately nodded. I walked past him, ignoring his prying eyes and went to where he placed the blood bags. Through my peripheral vision, I saw how worr