ClaraI got too excited having Esther bring me breakfast right after the door. Although I knew it was supposed to be for Samuel, he didn’t even bother greeting her a good morning so I understand why Esther chose to give it to me instead.Every bite that I took made me want to jump in delight. The food here was too good. Before I could attempt to offer Samuel breakfast, he had already left without a word.Confused, I stared into the door where he just shut.He didn’t say anything and I didn’t ask him either last night. He just made it clear that we will head off early but he didn’t specify the time.Scared of being left in here for good, I didn’t even finish my wonderful breakfast and chase after Saamuel.I couldn’t open my lips and call for him because my mouth was full. I just kept on walking after him until Esther showed up.With the fear of being seen, I hide myself a meter away from them.“How could you betray me like this, Samuel?” Esther began, her voice was firm with anger.Sam
SamuelFor some reason I am yet to find out, Clara remained shut the whole time. We made it back to the packhouse and she didn’t bother to utter any word. She might be still in shock and disbelief that Esther managed to fool her. As the cunning woman she is, I’m sure she doesn’t expect someone to beat her at her own game.My steps were big and quick, making my way inside the pack’s gate.We’ve been gone for two nights and Alice should be freaking out by now. I just knew she missed me as much as I did.A smirk crept on my lips seeing her slim and perfect figure standing right in front of the pack’s wooden double doors.Carter must have told her about my arrival.Her almond-like eyes squinted with dazzle as a wide smile slowly formed into her pouty lips. Every step I took to reach her was aimed at where she was standing. I couldn’t even get my eyes off her beauty which was extremely hard to ignore.Alice stands out everywhere she goes and I am so lucky to be with her.“The packhouse fee
AliceI know how Samuel loves me and I lived not needing to question it because his actions were enough to confirm his feelings. But as time passed by and Clara got more canny, I started to think and feel like Samuel was slowly drifting away from me.“So when do you plan on introducing me to your grandmother, the Luna Queen? I think she deserves to know I am your pack’s Luna and not Clara,” I asked, expecting a positive response from him but instead silence rang between us.I watched his Adam’s apple move consecutively and the answer I was hoping for didn’t come out of Samuel’s lips. Averting his eyes away from mine, he took steps away from me.“In the right time, my love,” Samuel uttered. That same statement was the answer I had been getting since before. I know Samuel is just saving me from his grandmother’s possible flare-up if she ever finds out Samuel had his second wife who stands as the Luna for his pack. That’s why I waited and waited up until now. But fate never favored me
Clara“The packhouse feels so empty without you.”I almost covered my ears hearing Alice’s whine. She sounds like an annoying kid blabbering nonstop. “I’m here now,” Samuel convinced.“I’m glad you’re back, Samuel. What’s taken you—”“I’ve missed you too.” The moment their lips touched, I hastily averted my gaze away with my scrunched-up face.Gross.They even have the audacity to do this in front of me. And although I am certain I don’t have anything for Samuel anymore, I felt like my stomach was churning just watching them this intimate.Samuel pulled from Alice’s embrace and his eyes landed on mine the first thing. I rolled my eyes to avert from his glare.How does he expect me to react with this? Be happy and clap in joy because they missed each other too much?“How about you, Clara? You’re tired, that's for sure and isn’t it sad that you’ve got no one to wait for you?”Pursing my lips tightly, I stared back at Alice blankly. She had her usual wide mocking grin on her lips while
ClaraMy chest was tied in knots by just watching him gobble up the remaining distance between us. He doesn’t seem to have any plans on stopping from stepping so it was a good thing that I was still able to stick my shaky arms out to make sure Samuel won’t reach me.“Why do you have a habit of interrupting whenever I am having the moment of my life, huh?” I calmly asked though wrinkle lines on my forehead were deep enough to slash through his peering gaze.“Oh, really?” Samuel scoffed in return. He lifted his head, sticking his tongue out which then glided through his reddish thin lips. “So, is it my fault now? Why? Are you almost cumming and I interrupted?”I unbelievably laugh, hearing his wild accusations, “What?!”“You can’t lie, Clara. I was behind that door for minutes and I heard everything!”A wide grin was automatically flashed onto my beaming face seeing his brows heavily furrowed against each other. He’s indeed mad thinking there is something between Donna and me. The look
ClaraAlthough I wouldn’t say no to coming with him to check on his grandmother, Samuel still held me and tugged at me as if I was going to run from him anytime soon. He was in a rush with pure worry and fear written on his face.I don’t need to ask why as it is already obvious that he only has his grandmother when his parents weren’t there for him. That’s why he had this deep connection with his grandmother.Just as we arrived back at the Moonlit Pack with Carter, Samuel’s hand remained firmly attached to my wrist. I tried complaining about how tight his grip was but as usual, I was ignored.“You should get back and be in charge of the Pack in the meantime. We might stay here for a little longer this time.”Carter immediately nodded in agreement to Samuel’s command. He bowed his head once and turned his back to leave. But before Carter could take a step away, Samuel called him once again.“Do tell Alice about this. I was in a rush that I didn’t say goodbye to her,” he lowly added and
ClaraKnowing what I was being accused of was absurd, I squatted down to get a couple of medicines scattered on the floor.I know exactly what medications I gave and I am certain the ones on my palm right now aren’t one of them. The pack doctor said he examined it and found out that it was instead poison. However, this is not what I gave.“You’ve got to believe me, Alpha.”Looking back up, I found Samuel already peering at me. His breathing was heavy and rapid; his nose flared with anger he was still suppressing. I know him. If he would burst out right now, right here, he is capable of doing worse than this.But he is holding back because his Grandma’s still inside the room.“Let me explain. First of all, this isn’t the medicine I gave. This isn’t mine, Samuel—”“Don’t believe her, Alpha.”My brows shot up, shifting my glare to the pack doctor who was standing, almost hiding behind Samuel.“The servant can prove it.” I hastily showed the medicines to the Omega. “You know this isn’t th
Clara“That’s impossible! I wouldn’t do things like that!”Although Grandma herself made it clear that it was only Esther, the pack doctor, or both of them, Esther still firmly stuck to her words and denied it.“You know how much I’ve done for you. I was always here by your side while you just met Clara and you’re already favoring her over me?” her voice cracked with her eyes getting wet.My face crumpled. Regardless of determining whether she’s faking this or not, she’s being overly dramatic.Esther sniffled as she wrapped her arms around her body as if she’d been abused. “You don’t know Clara’s whole character, Grandma. Please don’t do this to me.”The whole room was filled with deafening silence which only made Esther look stupid with her own drama. As if she felt the humiliation running through her veins, she stepped up to reach Grandma.Wiping the tears that were nowhere to be found on her cheeks, she knelt down by the bed and stuck her hands out.But Grandma tilted her body away
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
ClaraI was heavily panting from rushing when I successfully exited the Moonlit pack. Going to where we agreed to meet, a sigh of relief left my lips upon seeing Carter’s silhouette. “How did it go, Luna?” “Well,” I simply answer, flashing a big smile on my face.After making our way back to the packhouse, I went straight back to the infirmary. Alice was gone, but the guards remained on their places. As soon as they saw me approaching, they made their way out of the double doors, allowing me to enter. Samuel was still the way I left him—unconscious. He’s still showing no sign of possible life, and the only noticeable difference is the fact he's turning paler. Two bags of blood were placed on top of the steel table beside the bed where Samuel was lying. After the blood transfusion, I went on to check on his wound which I was a little glad to be healing more quickly than I thought. He’s an Alpha after all, his wolf must be helping him really hard. It just so happens, nothing seems
ClaraThree guards were struggling to keep Alice’s distance from the double doors of the infirmary because of the way she was insisting. Her shrill voice caught everyone’s attention and the look of pity along with irritation were thrown at her. “You can’t stop me from seeing Samuel! He needs me!” Alice shouted as soon as seeing me. “Why? Are you a doctor or something?” I chuckled.“Are you?!” Alice questioned me back. “You can’t possibly consider yourself a doctor just because you believe you are!” “I don’t take a word from a woman who knows nothing but to steal money from the pack for her whims.”The hallway was shortly filled with murmuring voices from the Omegas and other pack members that were obviously after the gossip. “N-no,” Alice bitterly chuckled in disbelief with my words. “Take that back, Clara! You know that’s not true!” “I know what’s true,” I sneeringly intertwined. Just seeing Alice’s face becomes filled with shame as her gaze lowered before her breathing turned
ClaraThree guards were struggling to keep Alice’s distance from the double doors of the infirmary because of the way she was insisting. Her shrill voice caught everyone’s attention and the look of pity along with irritation were thrown at her. “You can’t stop me from seeing Samuel! He needs me!” Alice shouted as soon as seeing me. “Why? Are you a doctor or something?” I chuckled.“Are you?!” Alice questioned me back. “You can’t possibly consider yourself a doctor just because you believe you are!” “I don’t take a word from a woman who knows nothing but to steal money from the pack for her whims.”The hallway was shortly filled with murmuring voices from the Omegas and other pack members that were obviously after the gossip. “N-no,” Alice bitterly chuckled in disbelief with my words. “Take that back, Clara! You know that’s not true!” “I know what’s true,” I sneeringly intertwined. Just seeing Alice’s face becomes filled with shame as her gaze lowered before her breathing turned
Clara“You’re not my daughter.” The same words from my father echoed through my ears continuously. There were no words that got out of my parted lips while hot drops of tears unendingly streamed down my cheeks. I was suddenly oblivious to the reason for my tears. Is it to know I’ll die right here, right now. Or knowing the father I’d known since I grew up wasn’t actually my father? “N-no,” I mumbled, aggressively wiping my tears off my face. “You’re lying.” I was shaking my head rigorously. “You just—” “Which part of it you don’t get, huh?!” Leaping our distance, I felt his rough hands clasping my both wrists. “Is it the fact you’re going to die tonight or the fact that you’re adopted and probably an Omega’s child?” he snickered. “You’ve got to help me,” I whispered, looking at him through my blurry vision, hoping I’ll be able to change his mind. After all, he still raised me. He must have even just an ounce of love for me. “I’ve got to help my Alpha, Clara.” I shrieked when he
Samuel“Alpha can’t see you right now. He’s busy dealing with a lot of matters.” “It will be very quick, Beta, please.” Whatever commotion happening right outside my office has been going on for a while now. I had no idea who Carter was talking to, but I strictly ordered him not to let anyone in until I said so. After what happened, I don't even have the deep need to to see Alice. What more in dealing with other people? Letting myself drown with the pack’s work is the only thing I am yearning for. “No, you have to leave now. For the meantime, just keep whatever it is that you need to tell Alpha and come back some other day,” Carter’s voice was pleading as if he was truly running out exhausted talking to the woman. “Please, Beta—” “Just not now, Donna,” Carter sighed. Getting my eyes off the pile of papers before me, they landed right to where the door was. Donna. Clara’s Omega. I stood up from my swivel chair, making my way towards the door to settle whatever was happening ou
ClaraI already did everything I could on my part to push Samuel not to make the wrong decision in favoring Alice once again. But when he decided not to let me interfere with it anymore in return that he will do the same, I knew I had just accepted it. I won’t even have any reason to go against it anymore. Though I failed to prove that Alice was the big mind behind all of that money embezzling her two Omegas did, my instincts will remain the same. No Omega would have the courage to do such things without any bigger person backing them up. It’s just so unfortunate that I couldn't find more tangible proof to support my claim. Knowing how unjust Samuel can get just to protect his Luna, all of my hunch will only sound like I am tarnishing Alice’s name in Samuel's ears. He would never have believed me in the first place if his Beta, Carter, didn't find the receipts and checks. “Luna?” Donna’s voice echoed behind the door. Sitting upright by the mattress, I answered, “Come on in.” Don
Alice“Oh, yes, I do have a say in this!” Clara shrieked, her face fuming in anger. “Punish that Omega, whether your wicked Luna agreed or not.” Samuel will fold for me, every single time, and that is something I shouldn’t doubt. If it weren’t for Clara, I could have already made my way out of this mess. But just as how she always brings me nothing but trouble, here she is, consuming my remaining patience with her. However, I must admit that she surprised the hell out of me. When she got the Luna ring from me, I’d never thought she'd use it and actually go deeper—deep, to the point where she finds out about all these. “This is my decision, Clara and it won’t matter if you’ve got the Luna ring now. You can never go against me—your Alpha!” My embrace to Samuel from behind went tighter as I peeked through Clara from behind him. I was mockingly smiling at her while I watched her nose flare in irritation. She turned ahead of me and faced Samuel. Sometimes, Clara got me wondering wher
SamuelI watched Alice’s face turn pale, her lips quivering and her eyes too afraid to even stick with my stare. “Do you have an idea of what you have done—” “I didn’t do it,” she shakily inhaled. “I had no idea about what Maya nor Via did. Believe me, Samuel.” Her hands clutched the edge of my shirt, making me as weak as I could ever be. My grasp on her shoulders then loosened. Hence before my hands fully slid off, Alice held me tight as she leaned in closer to me. “You’ve got to believe me, Samuel. I could never do these things to your pack—to our pack!” Cupping my cheeks with her cold and shaky hands, I even felt more guilty to know how easier it was for me to believe Clara and go against Alice. But could I really blame myself? Everything was pointing out on her, and that is something I have no control over. “Of course, you cannot ever do such things,” Clara laughingly chimed in. “No criminal admits to their doings.” I couldn’t deny that Clara made a point, so moving my face