CLARAThe ride home was extremely tiring and quiet, after that argument with Roberto we hadn't said a single word to each other. I looked over at him, then looked away, I looked at him again and sucked in my breath. "Roberto?""Clara, don't," He coldly said. "You have said enough.""We can talk about this... ""We have NOTHING TO TALK ABOUT!" I kept my lips in a thin line and trembled, the veins at his neck had popped out, and his voice boomed with annoyance and irritation. "Don't push it, you have done enough for just one night."Smooth Clara really smooth. I decided not to say anything not to anger him even more, I know I was wrong to lash out but then again Ah! fuck this. I crawled up and drifted off to sleep. "We are home." I heard a voice say dragging me out of my deep sleep, I looked at my phone and gasped. 8:00 am on the dot. Wow, that ride took a whole whopping 6 hours. The chauffeur opened the door and I stepped out of the car without wasting any time, Roberto was taking
ROBERTO I sat on the armchair engrossed in reading the newspaper in my hand while Clara was busy stuffing her face with cake. I checked my watch monitoring the time, in 45mins I should be leaving for the meeting with the pack about the run and hunt. My thoughts were disturbed when I heard a loud munching sound from Clara, I groaned slightly. "For a slim girl, she eats a lot" I muttered my breath. 'And chews a bit aloud'"I think it's cute Leo, it's not that bad."I stared at her again watching her every move, her eyes were focused on whatever she was reading and her right hand was busy stuffing her face up, I watched as her face showed different emotions, how her lips curled into a smile, how her brows knot in confusion and how her eyes lit up, watching her read just one chapter and how she showed different emotions amused me. I smiled unknowingly totally forgetting about anything else, I was satisfied by just watching her. Her eyes finally caught mine and her cheeks became re
CLARA It was time. As the full moon rose high in the night sky, casting an ethereal glow over the forest. The pack gathered in a clearing. Roberto or Leo rather stood at the forefront, his fur shimmering in the moonlight looking as beautiful as ever. I well Rae stood close to him admiring him. 'He's so beautiful.' Rae spoke. "I know Rae, I know." I hummed. Suddenly, a howl pierced the silence, signaling the beginning of the transformation. One by one, the pack members shifted, their bodies contorting and changing, fur sprouting, muscles bulging as they embraced their primal instincts under the moon's spell. Roberto let out a resounding howl that echoed, a call to hunt and run. "Ready?" Roberto's mind linked me. "Ready." At that moment, the pack ran with a wild grace, their howls harmonizing with the night, I felt so alive and free. After the successful hunt, under the glow of the full moon, Roberto and I departed from the pack. "Come, I want to show yo
CLARAOne. Two. Three. I closed my eyes and counted before jumping into the swimming pool. Recently because of my request, Roberto built a swimming pool, it was at the back of the house and quite big. "Ah! That's refreshing!" I sighed. "You sure do love it, don't you?" Roberto grinned from his chair, he sat opposite the pool watching me. No guards or maids were near, he personally discharged them and warned that he would be the only one with me each time I wanted to take a swim. "You know you have quite a lot on your plate, but here you are.""Well I wouldn't want anyone else minus me seeing you in that," He pointed to the bikini I was wearing. "And the view is a lovely one, worth it.""But don't you have a lot?""I do, but not much, why?" He raised a brow. "You don't want me here?""No no, don't get me wrong, it's just lately you have been stressed because you have quite a lot, you even stay up sometimes.""Upside to that, I no longer have nightmares, and thanks to you sleeping
Chapter 46CLARAI ran as fast as my paws could take me, I didn't even know how long it was or where exactly I was headed, the only thing that was on my mind was to get myself far away from Roberto, away from his betrayal and hurt that he caused me. Rae howled sadly into the night, I felt her pain, she is me too and I know how hurt she is. Hours passed and we both found ourselves in a strange area. 'What should we do now?' Rae said. "I don't Rae, but all I know is, I won't go home neither would I return to Roberto." 'I know but-'A sharp arrow just passed in front of us, if we weren't careful it could have pierced through us. '... Let's be careful.' Rae trailed off and quickly started running away. "Where are you going?!"'Hello? Did you see that? Anywhere but here is where I'm going.'"I know but what if we are heading towards the danger?!"'Impossible Clara, we are heading towards- ' she was cut short as a bigger wolf with grey and white fur approached us standing in our way.
CLARA"So you are trying to tell me that Roberto, the Roberto cheated on you with your handmaiden?" Damien asked, his voice was filled with shock and sadness for me. I struggled hard not to cry and smiled weakly at him. His face fell when he noticed how hard I was trying not to break down again in front of him. "Damn, that's heartbreaking."A few hours ago, he showed me around and explained how he had this place built in secret to hide from enemies, he also protected with a magical barrier he came across. "To the outside world, they see nothing but a mountain and caves, but to me, this is my hideout, only a few of my people know of this place." I listened attentively as he spoke. After he was done showing me around, he showed me a room that wasn't so far from his and had everything I'd need. I thanked him and locked myself in, finally alone I slumped on the floor wailing my heart out, I don't know how long passed, I just kept crying and crying until my eyes couldn't produce any mo
CLARA"You know you can't keep whining about him forever." My lips formed a frown, I felt offended. Did he just say I was whining? "Should have known better." I stood up. "Excuse me, I'll be going to my room now." I turned my heels to leave but I felt someone grab my arm, I turned my face and my eyes met Damien's. "Look, I'm serious I didn't mean it that way, it's just... " He paused for a while before he continued. "Talking and crying about that man who doesn't deserve you is just bullshit, I'm not trying to say to make you feel better but you deserve better, more than what you're getting. You deserved to be loved and treated right, not being lied to."I wanted to speak but he hushed me up. "Let me finish Clara, I know how hard it must be, but don't let this pin you down. Forget about him, move on, the fact that he would stoop so low to cheat on you with your handmaiden shows that he never valued you in the first place so please Clara stop hurting yourself."What's this feeling? W
CLARAI told Damien about Cassandra and how everything started, I watched as different emotions showed on his face, he paid attention to every single detail listening attentively. When I was done I let out a breath I never knew I was holding. "Your family is fucked, pardon me but they are fucked as hell."I snickered. "Well, I guess so.""Especially your dad, what concerns you if your sister ran away? That's their problem not yours, why did they make you pay for it?""Well..... I can't answer that, but it has happened already so asking questions like that won't solve anything." I shrugged."I know but doesn't still mean that it is wrong and unfair, especially your sister now put aside you replacing her and all, she has all of you worrying about her, is she dead? Is she alive? Was she kidnapped? I know those thoughts run wild in your head.""They do, every day. As much I am very pissed at her that I could break a bottle on her head, I'm worried and I can't deny it."He laughed and I f
CLARATwo years later."Silver, come here," I cooed at my little baby who had just finally taken his first step. "Aww, look at you. All grown up and handsome."I picked him up and caressed his chin while he tugged at my sleeve. "No, don't chew that," I scolded and yanked my sleeve away causing him to cry."Dear heavens, Olivia please take this child away from me."She chuckled and took Silver from me, who immediately stopped crying and started giggling. I scoffed as the both of them started cooing at each other."Might as well be his mother too."Olivia chuckled and sat in front of me. "Luna, he loves you and you know it.""He's stubborn.""He's like his mother," she whispered under her breath, but I heard her loud and clear."How DARE YOU?!" I playfully scolded her. We both sat there, she carried silver in her hands humming softly to him, while I knitted a cute baby cap for him.He was turning two very soon. I was so excited to finally celebrate his birthday! Even though it's a few m
CLARAI woke up feeling a bit lightheaded, I looked around confused. Why was I in a hospital?I groaned as I placed my hand on my head, I felt something wrapped around it...a bandage?Wait..that's right.I was kidnapped and-What the fuck happened next?!!!I tried to move, but a sharp pain emitted and I collapsed back on my bed panting hard. I remember Cassandra hitting my hand and I hit my whole body with a tree, but what happened next?But more importantly, where's Roberto, Landon? Storm? Olivia? Mateo?!!!I groaned louder as I forced myself to get up, the hospital room was extremely large, large enough to be a whole chamber.I gently pushed the door open and I gasped when I saw Mateo standing outside. "Mateo!" I sighed in relief."Luna-" he was cut short when I wrapped my arms around him pulling me into a tight hug."Oh, sorry," I blushed and pulled away from him. "I'm sorry, I got excited and it's good to see you. Alive and well."He smiled and nodded. "It's great to see you too L
CLARAI struggled against the ropes, my heart racing as I sucked in my breath. Cassandra and Alexander seemed to be deep into their conversation as both of them turned their backs on me.Suddenly, Cassandra went behind me, I could feel the ropes that tied my hands getting tighter."Cassandra, what are you doing?" I gasped, breaking through the surface.She leaned over, her lips bearing touching my ears. "Just making sure," She slid the glass I hid in between my palm. "You know, you aren't very smart."She waved the glass at my face before throwing it into the pool. "How foolish of you, you actually thought you could outsmart us and run away?""Let me go! You won’t get away with this!" I shouted at her."Such fire! But you're not in a position to make demands," She taunted, glancing back to Alexander, who was watching us with a blank expression on his face."I can't wait any longer. Let's proceed," Alexander spoke up, crossing his arms. "The longer we wait, the more unpredictable our l
ROBERTOI sat in my office and glanced over at the wall clock opposite me. It's been an hour since I left Clara, but I just had this sudden urge to see her.I left my office and headed to her room. The guard who stood there moved and bowed as he sighted me. "Clara?" I knocked, but no one answered."Where's the Luna?" I asked the guard who stood outside her room."No Alpha, the Luna hasn't returned yet.""She hasn't? It's dark right now. Could she still be outside?"I went back to the courtyard, but she wasn't there. My heart started racing fast as I began to run around the palace but there was no sign of her."Mateo!" I picked up my phone and dialed his number. "Find the Luna!" I said and cut the call.After a few minutes, he ran up to me, panting hard. "Alpha... The Luna hasn't been found yet.""What do you mean you can't find the LUNA?!" I screamed at the top of my voice as Mateo returned, his eyes seemed like they were about to pop out."I left her outside! And I have strict instr
CLARAI lay on the ground, the world around me began to clear, and panic surged through my veins as I struggled to comprehend what had just happened.The last thing I remembered was the gentle breeze and stars then-"Fuck!" I cried as I held my head, all I could feel right now was a headache, one that could split my brain into two."Roberto?" I called out softly. Where am I? Suddenly, my vision began to fade, and the shadows around me began to close in. I felt the weight of the night pressing down, and just before everything went dark.I caught a glimpse of a figure looming over me."Who are-""You should have listened to your dear husband and stayed in," The voice whispered, sending chills down my spine.That voice..."You're-""Hello, sister."I gasped as the realization hit me. That voice was unmistakably familiar- my elder sister."Why did you-" Betrayal coursed through Mr as I succumbed to darkness, realizing I had been trapped in her twisted game all along."Olivia was right...
CLARAI was fast asleep when all of a sudden Olivia burst into my room breathing hard. The sound of my door being shut hard made me jolt up."What is it?" I gasped as I rubbed my eyes, I controlled myself not to scream at her."Luna? Why are you in bed?" She stared at me with wide eyes."What do you mean why am I still in bed? I've been in bed ever since you left!" I answered annoyed."I'm so sorry...it's just, I thought I saw you outside the training ground. Just now!""What?" I blinked rapidly, the sleep had now disappeared from my eyes. ~O~Roberto sat on my bed, holding me in his arms as he gently rubbed my belly, for some reason, that calmed me down and I enjoyed it.Olivia stood opposite us, her eyes wide and her hands shaking terribly. While Landon sat on the chair next to my desk."Olivia, repeat what you told the Luna," Roberto said, his voice laced with slight annoyance.She took a deep breath as she cleared her throat. "I went out for some fre
OLIVIAI stood at the door watching Luna cry softly, she wasn't aware that I was in the room with her. I came in to drop her breakfast as she had completely stopped eating at the dining.To her, she claimed it was pointless since the cooks had been changed and only me and Ma'am Maria had control over what she ate.I let out a deep breath as I stood there, holding the tray still in my hands, carefully enough not to make any noise.She's going through a lot and I hated it, neither she nor the Alpha deserved this. They were good people, so why such a cruel fate?I sighed deeply and slowly slid down the wall, landing on the wall.Unfortunately, I winced when I cut myself with the penknife I kept on the tray."Who's that?!" Her voice spoke up."It's me, Luna!" I announced as I got up and slowly walked towards her with a forced smile. "I'm sorry I-""You heard me crying, didn't you?""I'm sorry..." I bowed my head down in shame. "You weren't aware when I got in and I suddenly heard you cryi
ROBERTO"The Luna is pregnant," The doctor announced as he stood up. "However, there are signs of possible miscarriage, it would be best if she was to refrain from stress and such. Her body is weak so is her mind, a healthy mother is the only thing that can guarantee a good baby.""How long is she gone?""Alpha, I'd say a month. Early-stage pregnancies are easily prone to miscarriages, I'll bring over some drugs and drop a list of fruits and food she should eat, to prevent terrible news.""Thank you," That was the only word that could escape my lips, as he left. I sat on her bed, carefully stroking her hair.Mateo was outside her room, while Olivia and Landon were inside with me. "What do we do now?" Landon spoke up."Find my father and kill him. That's all we can do, Clara is pregnant, and now I have two important people to look after. Two souls that nobody should harm," I looked at him with a determined look."I'll find him, and end this so that my family and my people will be safe.
CLARAI woke up feeling extremely tired, I looked down at myself and sighed when I realized I was still wearing my party dress.Still can't believe Storm's crowning ceremony and wedding were yesterday, still feels like a dream.I'm so happy for him! It's almost like it was me that those things were happening to.As I was about to get up, I let out a scream when I saw Mateo and Olivia right in front of my door, both of them had eyebags underneath their eyes, Olivia was leaning against the wall, while Mateo stood tall."What's going on?" I said, snapping them out of their thoughts and back to reality."Luna!" Olivia was the first to bow, followed by Mateo. "Good morning My lady," They said in unison."What's going on? Why are you guys in my room?""Uhmm..." Olivia scratched her head. "Last night..or would I say early this morning? The Alpha personally instructed that I would always be in your room, even when you're asleep.""Why?" I shot a brow up."He didn't say, my lady. I dare not q