ROXANNE
“I’ve been feeling them, Hayden, but I have to make sure to myself if I am ready to love you more. I wanted to make sure that I’m financially, physically, and mentally stable enough to admit that I do. It’s my pride when it comes to loving someone. I have to question myself so I won’t hurt you in the process. I’m sorry if it took me a while.” I added it so Hayden hopefully won’t doubt my growing feelings for her.
“That’s why you want our bond to flourish more?” Hayden guessed, and I smiled as I nodded, confirming it.
“Yes, I don’t do dates after what happened to my life. So, Hayden, you’re my first in everything, so you better take responsibility for making me love you like this.” With my heart pounding against my chest, I firmly warned her since I’ve got the feeling that I’m turning into something I hadn’t thought I would have i
HAYDENSharing a painful past with someone deserving of learning it could truly make a difference. Roxanne got more open with her feelings toward me, and although she was mostly annoyed by my teasing advances, all of it was worth it. We even worked side by side whenever one of us needed a hand on small or big issues at hand, like the reports before me.“June, what are all of these?” With creased brows, I sternly asked while I was flipping his reports over and over again, and it was a mess. The report had messy issues.“I know it’s a mess, and the more I dig it up, the more it gets complicated. It got me wary and halted my job to report these as soon as possible,” June seriously replied as he stood firmly in front of me.“It will lead to a w
HAYDEN“You know who’s coming here?” I could hear something in Roxanne’s voice when she asked me, and I knew that tone well. I just grinned.“Yes, based on her scent, it was still the same,” I replied as I tried not to laugh at the jealousy in Roxanne’s tone.“Her?” She arched her eyebrow, making me shiver, and just looked away. She’s scary.“Yeah, she’s my bestie in college. Come on, let’s meet her.” I ignored the tension that Roxanne was giving me and covered it with an ecstatic tone. I almost dragged us to meet my friend in person, but she slapped my arm, causing me to stop. I felt the rage there since it was honestly painful.“Stupid, let’s clean up first.” With her cold voice, she reminded me about our dirt since we had a training a while ago
HAYDEN“Hayden, can you stop them?” Sagelyn nudged my side as she whispered her worry over what was happening between our lovers.“If you can’t, how can I?” I chuckled as I returned the same question, making her sigh in worry.“Damn, the tension between them was over the top.” She kept whispering to me as we watched the two having a very intense staring moment, and Sagelyn and I felt the tension getting worse.“Hm, you must be…” I sensed a teasing tone from Tania when she broke the ice between them. But before she could even finish her question, Roxanne’s cold voice interjected.“I’m Dr. Roxanne Morison, Hayden’s Luna, and you are?” With her cold and intimidating voice, Roxanne bluntly introduced herself to my ex-mate, and honestly, I loved how sh
HAYDEN“My body turns like this whenever I’m stressing out and overly mad over something. So, what is it?” She answered Henry as she didn’t ever bother to look at me. What does she mean there?“Jonas got back with the task you assigned him.” Henry grinned excitedly, which made me confused since I had no idea what they were talking about.“Great, let’s go.” Roxanne quickly linked her arm around my brother before they hurried back to the hospital. Seriously, that gesture alone still could make me jealous.“I thought I was over it, but I guess not,” I thought to myself as I watched them disappear into the house.“Hayden.” Tania’s soft and apologetic voice rang around my ears.
ROXANNE“Stupid. Stupid. Stupid, Roxanne.” I mentally cursed myself for the sudden burst I showed everyone in the pack house. I know I shouldn’t have snapped and been angry about what happened in the past, but my mind stupidly recalled everything Hayden shared with me. It came rushing into my mind, and the emotions she went through mixed up with mine. I don’t understand how I see or feel them, but it happened, and now, I have to deal with it.“Why can’t you control your emotions? You’re really stupid,” I grumpily groaned as I walked as fast as I could toward the hospital.“Whoa, are you okay?” I heard RJ’s worried voice as she stopped me walking too fast and pulled me to her side. I almost hit the lamppost on the sidewalk.
HAYDENI might be charmed by how my lovely mate showed her possessiveness whenever she claimed me as her lover. It was making me hot and bothered, but what bothered me the most was the point it backfired on me. Meaning, that I was back in stalking mode and not being able to touch or talk to her casually if it was not work-related.“Nia, are you cool with Sage already?” I curiously asked while we watched our mates move around the kitchen with my mother. They were preparing our lunch since my mother insisted on teaching our lovers to cook her recipes.“Well, I know how to get through to her and learned my lesson. So, yeah, we’re okay.” Tania grinned as if she recalled the moment she had with her wife. I envy her.“Good.” I sighed, but my smil
HAYDENThrobbing heart echoed frantically through my ears, making them numb. I could feel the pressure making me sweat and shake up, but I had to do this. I decided to do this, and there was no turning back. I have to win her back. I had to take her back because I needed her; my heart, my soul, and everything of me needed her. I love her more than I felt for Tania before. She might be an unusual being, but she was more than just a word."Are you ready?" My mother's excited voice asked as she checked on me. I took a deep breath before smiling."Nervous, but yeah, I am," I admitted as I wiped my sweaty palms over my jeans."Then win her heart." Tania encouraged me as she showed her two thumbs up, making me chuckle.
ROXANNESurely my life wasn't the best one, but it was enough to get me by, after Hayden happened in my life, a horrifying event took place—but what made me stay was the life she brought back in me. I thought I wouldn't be able to feel them again, but I'm grateful it did, although it was scary. As long as she was with me, I would get through them. I might not share it with her, but she made me believe in myself again. Waking up beside the person you never thought would see you as who you are and know you better than you do was the best thing that ever happened in my life. I don't want to lose it.Hayden's note:Lovely morning to my dearest mate. I'm sorry if I was not beside you when you woke up but be assured that I stole my morning kisses while you slept and saw you around, my love. I love yo
HAYDENRunning around the city hall, we learned that the ruined land hasn't been touched or looked at by potential buyers since rumors about it being haunted; it was overlooked. By learning of our interest in claiming the land, and with Roxanne's rights over it, it was given for free except for that maintenance fee, but the rest were all settled freely."They want to get rid of the haunted land." With an annoyed expression, I reacted, making my wife chuckle."Well, if I were in the same position, I would do the same before it cursed me," Roxanne smirked as we headed out of the city hall and drove back to the land to check it again."What do you mean?" I frowned as I drove the car as promised."H
ROXANNEI know my wife has been experiencing the changes in me since I completely awakened as a vaewolf. It was either the way I spoke, walked around the pack or the hospital, or how I behaved while I was with her. They were all different, but I felt no difference at all. The only difference between who I was before and who I am now is that I am more crafty when I plot anything or have a strong sexual drive. I was like a horny fella every time we messed around with each other, but only around my wife; otherwise, I would be furious if I turned into a cheating whore."Just thinking about it was making me sick." I sighed at the trail of my thoughts when I felt my wife's sneaky presence coming behind me. If before I would instantly flip her, but now I don't. I let her wrap her arms around my waist possessively since I love it around m
HAYDEN"Look, based on their report, Sonia was untouchable, but it doesn't mean that nobody has seen her do this kind of transaction around the realms. We'll start there," Roxanne sternly answered, making me slightly frown."And if they do, have you thought that Sonia might have already seen that coming and wrapped their necks around her palm? She's clever enough to pull strings up to this moment." With squinted eyes, I shared my argument while trying to read the lines that my wife wanted to take. "And from what the elders told us about her, she decided to fall deeply into misery and be a fallen nomad."“Like I said, let her fall, and I won't be suggesting this if I haven't thought that.” Roxanne firmly argued back her point, making me sigh.“And why we should do that when we know later will
HAYDENWaking up without unpleasant dreams or nightmares caused by fear was the finest thing that happened since I was messed up when I thought I had lost my wife. Fortunately, it did not occur. I awoke sooner than intended, and my smile spread wide when I noticed my wife sleeping comfortably beside me. I kissed her forehead before standing up and saw something on the table. The Escoffier rose. This solitary rose put my troubled thoughts to rest. I smiled as I smelled the rose scent, which made me think of Roxanne. I looked at her in her deep sleep before going to the restroom to freshen up."Hey June, you awake?" I made a quick mind link to my beta while I put my chosen clothes on.'Yes, Alpha, since I had never gotten a full chance to sleep.'
HAYDENTension. Silence. As soon as Minerva asked my wife back, I felt pressure radiating around the office. I was speechless, as I was not certain what to say due to the cautiousness I sensed around Roxanne like she was calculating the mood around the vampire elder.“Roxanne. Answer me. Tell me, where did you get them?” With firmness in Minerva's tone, she pressed to know, but my wife was holding her ground.“Tell me first what you know about them, and I will tell you where we got them.” Like Minerva's tone, Roxanne held her voice with firmness, causing the vampire elder to groan.“You…” She glared at my wife and was ready to attack her, but Yuna held her arm, making her stop.“Min, do not forg
HAYDENAfter a wonderful supper with the entire family, I excused myself and went to the office to send a special invitation to the elders who were still staying in the pack's town. After a bit, they called to let me know they'd be there at eight, giving me plenty of time to prepare for the meeting. I took my time to be decent, and my visitors arrived exactly on schedule."Alpha, the elders were already here." I heard Sue's voice after knocking on the bedroom door where I was waiting for my wife to finish her routine."Lead them to my office, Sue." With firmness in my tone, I commanded Sue."As you wish." With politeness in her tone, Sue respectfully bowed before leaving, and right on cue, my wife finally descended."You look marvelo
HAYDENI had been feeling a tug and an eerie vibe ever since my wife scared me to death. But this one was surely a warning sign of an incoming threat to the pack’s safety: the rogues. They were forcing themselves inside the pack’s perimeter, making my body jolt and narrowing my eyes on my wife.“Is this what you’ve been feeling ever since you wrapped the pack with your rose thorns?” I wondered when I realized what I had been feeling around the pack was not entirely from me. It was the deep connection I had with my wife, and it became more precise than before.“Luckily, we weren’t having sex when they decided to nudge around the border.” She winked, making me grin. This woman kept her dirty teasing for me.“Dammit, Babe, what else are you hi
HAYDENStop. I stopped in front of the private room designated for the family of the pack. I was about to hold the knob of the door, but my hand began to sweat. I looked at it closely, they were shaking badly, and my heartbeat was throbbing through my ears. I tried to calm down, but my body began to weaken and froze on my spot. I wasn't certain what was happening to me, but I couldn’t easily see what lay behind the door. I can’t, and I can’t settle down until I feel a pair of soothing hands placed at my back.“You’re still here…” I didn’t realize Yuna and the vampire elder, Minerva, were still in the pack if I didn’t feel their hands on my back.“Don’t be scared.” With an encouraging voice, Yuna smiled at me.“But what if I lost her again?”
HAYDENPanic. Worry. Frustration. Fear. Hope.Those emotions clashed as I drove at such speed that I kept glancing to my side. My wife. My wife wasn’t moving or giving us a hint of being alive. She was just there, sitting and barely breathing, making me click my tongue. I am frustrated.“Jean, check on her pulse.” With gritted teeth, I asked Jean a favor since I didn’t like what I was feeling. The turmoil of emotions was escalating and overlapping with each other, making me tighten my grip on the car’s steering wheel.“Alpha, I don’t like it. It's faint and slowing down.” Jean’s voice cracked as soon as she informed me of the pulse rate of my wife. DAMMIT!“Hold on,” I growled i