As a student at an elite academy for supernaturals, I’ve always thought I had my life figured out. My 18th birthday is just around the corner, a milestone that could change everything. For as long as I can remember, I've been betrothed to my childhood crush, who also happens to be my brothers' best friend. It seemed like my future was set in stone—until everything shifted. I never expected to find myself drawn to my warrior trainers, Cameron and Samuel. They're not just any trainers; they're the alpha princes of the werewolf race. The bond between us is growing stronger every day, and it’s tearing me apart. My brothers have warned me about the power and allure of dominant wolves, but they never could have guessed that the real threat would come from my own teachers. Now, I’m caught between my betrothal and these forbidden feelings, not to mention the strict rules of our supernatural world. Things get even more complicated when a sudden attack rocks the academy. I'm forced to make life-altering decisions that go beyond just my heart; the safety of everyone I love hangs in the balance. With destiny, love, and danger at every corner, I must decide whether to follow my heart or stay true to my obligations.
View More[Uang gaji sudah ditransfer ke ibumu semua, Mas.]
[Makasih, sayang. Ibu pasti senang banget.]
Aku tersenyum tipis. Kemudian kembali fokus ke komputer. Semua sudah aman, tidak perlu dipikirkan lagi, uang yang mamaku mihta bulan lalu sudah ditransfer.
Istriku memang benar-benar pengertian. Untung saja dia mau menurut apa kataku, harus memberikan seluruh uang pada Mama. Jadi, uang gajiku akan aman, aku juga tidak akan durhaka pada Mama.
"Gue habis belanjain istri, perawatan. Jadi tambah cantik deh." Sebuah suara terdengar dari samping, membuatku mengernyitkan dahi.
Mendengar itu, aku menoleh ke Abdul, teman kerjaku di kantor. Dia tampak sumringah. Padahal habis keluar uang banyak.
"Bahagia banget kayaknya. Mau-maunya dimanfaatin sama istri." Aku tertawa sambil menggeleng pelan. Apa yang ada di pikiran Abdul sampai bilang begitu.
"Hah?!" Wajahnya tampak terkejut, Abdul langsung duduk di sebelahku, menatap serius. "Serius ngomong gitu?"
Beberapa detik setelah aku menganggukkan kepala, dia malah terbahak, membuat keningku terlipat. Ada apa?
"Yaelah. Belanjain istri itu buat kepuasan kita sendiri kali. Lah, emang gaji lo dikemanain?" tanya Abdul membuatku menatapnya aneh, apa sih yang sedanh dia bicarakan?
"Kasih Ibu kandung lah. Lebih bermanfaat. Sisanya baru kasih istri buat belanja bulanan. Lagi pula, tanggung jawab anak laki-laki itu ada di Ibunya, jangan sampe jadi anak durhaka."
"Hah?!" Absul menatapku sambil melongo, kemudian menggelengkan kepalanya. "Buset. Ini pemikiran salah betul."
Aku mengibaskan tangan. Apanya yang salah? Justru pemikiran Abdul itu yang salah.
"Harusnya uang gaji lo yang banyak itu bisa buat nyenengin istri, bukannya buat dia sengsara sama apa yang lo kasih ke dia. Percantik istri sendiri, lo juga kok yang nikmatin."
Gimana-gimana? Dia menyuruhku untuk melawan orang tua begitu? Astaga, apa yang baru saja Abdul katakan?
"Duh, gue malah takut kalo istri lo sakit hati, kasian banget hidup dia. Disuruh ngeejain kerjaan rumah, ngurusin suami, ngurusin anak, tapi uang gaji suaminya malah dikasih ke mertuanya. Haduh, pasti sakit hati banget."
Apaan sih? Abdul terlalu khawatir pada hal yang tidak mungkin terjadi. Mana mungkin Ani sakit hati dengan apa yang aku lakukan. Untuk kebaikan kita bersama juga.
"Gak bayangin jadi istri lo. Gak lama lagi ditinggal. Yakin, deh. Mana ada yang betah sama sikap suami yang kayak gitu. Pelit sama istri."
***
"Lho, itu bukannya Ani?" Keningku terlipat menatap sosok wanita yang mirip sekali dengan istriku. Ah, lebih tepatnya dia memang istriku, bukan mirip lagi.
Buru-buru aku memarkirkan mobil di pinggir jalan. Kemudian berlari cepat ke arah wanita yang membawa bakul kue dan bayi di gendongannya.
"Ani?" Aku berkata pelan.
Dia menoleh. Tampak kaget.
Astaga! Kabar buruk, aku menggeleng kesal, memasang wajah marah. Apa yang dilakukan oleh istriku di sini? Ya ampun, bencana ini.
"Kamu ngapain bawa kayak gini? Aduh, malu-maluin aja. Masa istri manager bawa bakul kue?" tanyaku setengah membentak, mana ini tempat umum lagi, ini benar-benar menyebalkan.
Aku mengedarkan pandangan. Ada banyak yang melihat kami. Buru-buru aku menarik tangannya masuk ke dalam mobil, memasang wajah marah. Dari pada kami malah jadi pusat perhatian, terus ada yang kenal aku kan semuanya bisa kacau.
"Kamu ngapain, sih? Kurang uang, hah?!" tanyaku membentaknya.
"Pengen aja." Ani sama sekali tidak menundukkan kepalanya. Dia menatapku, ada sedikit luka di kepalanya. Aku tidak peduli sama sekali, yang aku peduli sekarang adalah kenapa Ani ada di tempat seperti itu, berjualan lagi. Dasar menyebalkan.
"Sampai bawa bayi kita? Parah banget." Aku menggelengkan kepala. Kembali menyalakan mesin mobil, kemudian mulai meninggalkan area itu.
Sepanjang perjalanan pulang, aku terus mendumal. Masih kesal dengan apa yang dilakukan oleh Ani, bahkan tanpa sepengetahuan dariki. Sementara dia diam saja.
Ponselku berdering. Buru-buru aku mengambilnya, menatap layar. Ah, dari Ibu. Buru-buru aku menggeser tombol berwarna hijau, kemudian mendekatkan ponsel ke telinga.
"Halo, Bu?" sapaku terlebih sahulu, Ani masih diam saja, dia tidak bersuara sama sekali sejak tadi.
"Makasih banget, Reyhan. Uang gaji kamu betulan bisa menuhin kebutuhan Ibu." Terdengar nada suara Ibu bersemangat sekali dari seberang sana.
Senyumku mengembang, senang sekali mendengarnya. "Iya, Bu. Udah beli apa aja?"
"Banyak. Ternyata kalian gak bohongin Ibu. Bulan depan gitu lagi, ya."
"Oke, Bu." Pasti, aku akan memberikannya pada Ibu dari pada memberikannya pada Ani, tidak ada gunanya.
Aku mematikan telepon. Mobil kami sudah memasuki area perumahan. Kemudian melirik Ani yang masih diam, tidak berkomentar apa pun.
"Capek ngasih tau kamu, malu-maluin aja." Aku mengempaskan tubuh ke sofa.
Dia tidak menanggapi perkataanku. Langsung melangkah pergi, membuatku kesal sekali padanya. Dasar istri tidak tau diuntung. Harusnya dia sadar posisinya siapa di sini, masih untung aku mau menerimanya sebagai istri, kalau tidak? Sudah hidup di jalanan dia, bukan di area perumahan seperti ini.
Setelah Ani ke dapur, aku melangkah ke kamar. Kemudian membuka lemari. Gerakanku terhenti ketika melihat ada kotak perhiasan dan amplop berisi uang di sana. Buru-buru aku membuka amplop berwarna coklat itu, mataku melebar melihatnya. Banyak sekali lagi uangnya. Untuk apa ini semua? Aku menoleh keluar. Ini pasti uang gajiku.
Dasar Ani pencuri. Selain bikin malu suami, dia juga pintarsekali menyimpan gaji suaminya. Buru-buru aku mengambil uang itu. Ini hakku.
"Aku pergi sebentar," kataku pada Ani yang masih sibuk memasak.
Dia hanya melirikku sekilas. Kemudian memalingkan wajah. Dasar menyebalkan.
Setelah menjual dan mentransfer uang yang aku temukan di lemari tadi ke Ibu untuk membayar biaya kuliah adikku yang masih kurang, aku kembali ke rumah.
"Mas, kamu lihat uang yang aku simpan di lemari? Sama perhiasannya juga."
Dia tampak panik sekali, wajahnya terlihat pucat. Aku menatap bayi kami yang sudah tidur, santai menatap Ani yang terlihat panik sekali.
Aku mengangkat bahu. "Uangnya udah aku pakai buat sekolah Nisa. Lagi pula, kamu ngapain simpan uang gaji aku?"
Ani langsung terduduk mendengarnya, dia tampak lemas sekali. Membuat keningku terlipat, dia kenapa?
"Itu hasil aku jualan kue, Mas! Selama tiga bulan belakang." Ani terlihat gemetar mengatakannya, dia menutup wajahnya dnegan kedua tangan.
Kali ini, aku yang terdiam melihatnya terisak. Lebay sekali dia.
"Capek-capek aku kumpulin, kamu seenaknya pakai uang itu? Kamu pikir kamu kasih aku uang bulanan itu berapa? Besar, hah?!" tanya Ani setengah membentak, membuat kemarahanku juga ikut naik.
"Berani kamu sama suami sendiri?" tanyaku sambil melotot.
Dia kalau terlalu dilembutin ya begini. Durhaka pada suami. Menyebalkan.
Ani tidak menjawab perkataanku. Dia langsung pergi, tidak mau melanjutkan pertengkaran kami. Aku langsung mengobrak-abrik pakaiannya. Pasti masih banyak perhiasan yang dia simpan.
"Apa itu?" tanyaku ketika ada kertas terjatuh dari tumpukan pakaian Ani.
Di sana tertulis pengeluaran untuk obat. Aku terpaku melihatnya.
"Ani sakit?"
***
Cameron POV:The night air was alive with a magical pulse as I guided Lyla, her eyes covered by a soft blindfold, through the serenely lit path of our palace garden. Her hand, delicate yet trusting, was clasped in mine, while Samuel walked beside us, his presence a comforting shadow in the moonlit night."We're nearly there, my heart," I whispered to Lyla.Feeling her anticipation mingling with ours. The path under our feet shifted from the crunch of gravel to the softness of lush grass, signaling our arrival at the heart of our surprise."Can I look now?"Lyla's voice quivered with excitement, her other hand reaching out, perhaps feeling the change in the atmosphere, the music that floated around us like a tender caress."Just a moment longer," I replied.My heart pounding with a mixture of nerves and excitement. Samuel and I had planned this moment with painstaking care, wanting everything to be perfect for her. Guiding her to the center of the clearing, where the gazebo stood adorn
Cameron POV:It had been five months since the harrowing events in Vampriya, and life had settled into a new rhythm, one filled with love, passion, and the promise of a future we never thought possible.Every day with Lyla felt like a revelation. Our relationship had flourished beyond the raw intensity of those first encounters. Sure, we had our share of wild, erotic nights – moments where our passion for each other burned with an intensity that threatened to consume us. But there were also the playful mornings, the times when we basked in each other's company, reveling in the simple joy of being together.Lyla had grown remarkably in these past months, both in spirit and in her role as our future queen. She had decided to finish her schooling, opting for private lessons within the castle's grand walls. Her decision came from a desire to be close to us, to cement our bond and strengthen our union. And I couldn’t have been more proud of her. She was not just our mate but a true partner
Lyla POV:As the witch's blade hovered perilously close, a surreal calm washed over me. My heart pounded in my chest, my eyes fixated on Cameron and Samuel, their expressions a tapestry of worry and love. I silently mouthed, "I love you," expecting the sharp sting of betrayal. But instead, a shocking warmth enveloped me – blood, not mine, splashing against my skin.Confusion reigned as I saw Vincent standing defiantly, the witch's heart gruesomely clasped in his hand. He nonchalantly tossed it aside, his eyes locking with mine in a knowing wink. The ritual was broken, the air charged with a mix of disbelief and newfound hope.Noah's enraged voice shattered the moment."Vincent, you traitor!" he screamed, lunging at his brother with a viciousness that chilled my bones.The brothers collided with a force that resonated through the clearing. Their fight was a deadly dance of pent-up rage and familial betrayal. Vincent's every move was precise and calculated, countering Noah's blind fury
Lyla POV:Vincent's laughter echoed through the room, a sound filled with sinister undertones."Oh, brother, why do you insist on these little charades? Just be honest with her. There's no coronation. Instead, we have a lovely lineup of witches eager to drain every ounce of that precious eternal wolf essence from her," he said, his eyes flashing dangerously.Noah's face remained impassive, but there was a flicker of annoyance in his eyes."Vincent, I've got this under control," he said coolly.I glanced between the two brothers, my heart pounding in my chest. They were planning to kill me, to use me for my power. A surge of anger and determination rose within me. I wouldn't let them. Without warning, I shifted into my wolf form, the transformation enveloping me in a wave of power and strength. My grey fur, streaked with lavender, bristled with energy, and my lavender eyes blazed with defiance.Noah's expression turned to one of shock, then quickly morphed into rage."You think you can
Lyla POV:The air crackled with the intensity of magic, the night sky over Vampriya painted with the hues of battle. Our position at the vantage point offered a panoramic view of the chaos unfolding below. Alana, my brothers, the coven witches, and I were like sentinels, guarding against the tide of darkness that threatened to engulf us.The sounds of battle were deafening - the clashing of power, the hissing of spells, and the cries of the fallen filled the air. We stood our ground, our magic a beacon of light amidst the encroaching darkness. Each of us fought fiercely, our spells weaving intricate patterns of defense and attack.I could feel the raw energy coursing through me, the power of my eternal wolf stirring within, ready to leap into action. The witches beside me chanted their incantations, their voices rising and falling in a rhythmic cadence that was both haunting and beautiful. Their magic clashed with the dark witches, creating a storm of energy that crackled through the
Samuel POV:Stepping through the dense forest that borders Vampriya, the charged air crackles with tension. Cameron and I tread softly, our senses heightened. The dim moonlight filters through the trees, casting eerie shadows that dance on the forest floor."We need to be smart about this," I whisper to Cameron as we move closer to the outskirts of Vampriya. "No rash moves. We hit them hard and fast, but with precision."Cameron nods, his eyes scanning the darkness."Agreed. The element of surprise is on our side. Let's keep it that way."We huddle with our group of warriors, their faces a mix of determination and nerves. I can feel their energy, pulsing like a heartbeat in the night."Remember, our main goal is to distract and divide their forces," I instruct, my voice low but firm. "We need to create an opening for the main assault team to breach their defenses."One of the warriors, a burly man with a scar across his cheek, steps forward."We won't let you down, your highnesses. We
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