GIA O'LEARY The necessary rites were immediately brought into action. I was made to sit on the floor in the Hindi praying position, except that the exercise didn't require me to glue my palms against each other. Keegan pranced around me, reading out the conjugation mantras with the guests chanting the backup phrases rather too enthusiastically each time Keegan left a half statement. I bit my lips underneath my veil, hoping this time went by fast without involving any revelation sessions since the goddess seemed to completely be on my side. Finally, I was made to take the Luna’s oath of indebtedness and read my vows to Alpha Levi. My lips trembled with every word I spelled out and made it almost impossible to completely make out my sentences. “Will you be audible?’’ Keegan jibed me, his deadly eyes forcing a flinch from me. It was too much to handle. Though I commanded quite an audience at the club, it was always during nighttime and I usually had a mask that made no one recogniz
GIA O'LEARYMy heart thrashed against my chest as he flung me roughly to the side, tears blinding my vision as I forced my trembling lips to speak.The goddess had probably had enough of my deceit and revealed my true exhibitions to him. This was the destructive end of my fate.“I'm sorry, father.’’ I sobbed.‘‘Do you have that evil mark covered up?’’ He inquired, taking me aback for a moment.‘‘H-huh?’’“You clumsy little brat!’’ He cursed, irritated by the mere sig
LEVI EDELMAN I looked up from my phone, swatting a glance into the rearview side mirror for any sign of her, growing impatient. I cursed underneath my breath, pushed the door open, and stepped out of the car when I saw her approaching. She halted immediately, her gaze trailed at me, acknowledging my figure. She contemplated in her head on if to proceed or retract. ‘‘What are you waiting for?’’ I threw at her, my impatience dissipating momentarily at the sight of her. She lowered her gaze from mine, taking in her bottom lips as she resumed her strides, faster, to take the other side of the car. An awkward silence shook the air after the sound of the revving engines subsided. I chose to center my attention on the road and the clothes store we were driving to.“Could you roll down the window a bit please?’’ She spoke, appealing enough.I stared briefly at her, while she strictly avoided making contact. I sighed quietly, reached for the control, and did as she requested. “Have you h
GIA O'LEARYHis eyes regarded mind ridiculously. My question was somewhat puzzling and it got him puzzled.“Why will you do that for me?’’ I asked again, hoping to exclude the required clarity until my intentions hit the balance.“I don't get it. You don't want me to?’’ He was unsure if I was telling him not to help me or not.“I'm asking why you are bent on keeping me even if you're completely aware of me. What I am.’’ I surprisingly maintained contact with his eyes. Something I struggled the whole of two days with, I was currently doing it effortlessly.
GIA O'LEARY I blinked. Blanked and stunned by the lady's unexpected sudden outburst. ‘‘You haven't changed one bit, have you?’’ Alpha Levi spat irritatedly. “I've missed you.’’ She blurted out. I was forced to move a bit aside from Alpha Levi's towering frame which obstructed my view of the scene. The lady's gaze adverted to me instantly. “W-who is she and what are you doing here…with her?’’Without responding, Alpha Levi snatched my wrist. I watched the lady's gaze swat to his grip with something like horror flashing in her eyes. “Did you get all you need?’’ Alpha Levi asked, his eyes never leaving the lady. I was lost in the middle of the drama. Just what in the hell was going on right now?“Y-yes,’’ I answered partly absentmindedly. “Then let's leave.’’ Without waiting for my response, he turned and pulled me out with him.I almost stumbled on my dress while trying to catch up with his speed. The lady's voice calling after him didn't help matters either. Alpha Levi sorted t
GIA O'LEARYI took slow calculated steps behind Redrine, my heart pulsating like it would rip off my chest soon.I couldn't contain the scary image of Alpha Levi's frame over me.What more constituted a honeymoon if not that? Sex. Never did I dream of having my first sex so soon, especially not with a man I barely got to know three days ago.“Greetings, Alpha.’’ Redrines' voice cut into my thoughts. Have we gotten to the dining area already yet?My heart stroked as I lifted my gaze to meet Alpha Levi seated at the head of the small table for four occupants.“I'll tak
LEVI EDELMAN I flipped through the pages, looking for the page I had ended my previous reading. I almost missed it when a knock came on the door, distracting my focus. I swatted my gaze to the door. It creaked, and Alan showed up behind it. His eyes regarded my gaze, seeking permission to step in before approaching me. Alan was my beta and best buddy. We lived like siblings from little when his father used to be my father's beta until now. He knew my insides and out, and oftentimes he provided the advice for the steps I took. ‘‘You good?’’ He asked as he approached my table. “Hm.’’ I simply responded.He grabbed himself a seat before me. Although I had my gaze fixed on my book I could still see him watching me intensely through my peripheral.“You don't look it through.’’ He remarked, running his hands through the stuff on the study table. One would think he was actually in search of something and not just messing around right now. Reluctance clung unto me like a coat as I forci
GIA O'LEARYI didn't realize a huge smile wrapped my face until I heard Redrine’s chuckles behind me.“You look beautiful, Luna. You've got the smile of a beauty.’’ She flattered.“Okay, let that be the end of your flattery for today.’’ I rolled my eyes, standing from the pretty violet flower I had bent to inhale.“I'm being serious, Luna.” She urged, following behind me as we walked further into the garden.“Is that rose flowers over there?’’ I pointed at the small section of red flowers a few steps away, excitement budding in my stomach at the thought o
ALAN WOODS ~Some night ago....‘‘For how long do you plan to turn me down, huh?’’ Maddison whined, stifling a scoff. “I'm never giving in to your request to start with.’’ I scowled, hoping she saw the grudging truth behind my statement through my expression.I once asked her for a drink, but she'd bluntly declined my invite and even walked me out of her bedroom that night. What makes her think I couldn't do the same?“Of course you are.’’ She shushed. “If you have nothing more important to say, you should take your leave now.’’ I stood, heading to the door to lead her out, when she stopped me. “Why are you ignoring me now? I thought we were a team?’’ Her sexy eyes regarded mine in a crazily seductive squint. I forced my gaze up to meet the door, my fists clenched hard to stop every sick thought that tried to force its way into my head. “Not anymore.’’ I made to proceed, but she stopped me again. “Just a bottle. I promise never to ask you out again.’’ It must have been just me
GIA O'LEARYI dragged my feet to the bathroom, stripped myself naked, and hot under the cold shower. Goosebumps propped all over my skin in reaction to the cold streams of water running down my skin. My teeth clattered, my lips trembling in rhythm. I wrapped my arms over my frame, reflecting through the image of Levi against the bathroom washing sink with the scary spills of blood on the white aluminum. I shook it off immediately, scrubbing myself violently as if to wipe out the memory. Not just from my head but also from reality. Like it never happened. Satisfied after minutes of painful tears, I stepped out of the bathroom for some clothes. A sigh left my lips for an uncountable amount of time as I stood from my dressing mirror, heading to my closet to get the herbs.That damn herb! Just what was it doing? How is it that we followed all the measures for one whole month and yet there weren't any changes?Perhaps it was the consequences of the few days we missed? What's the use t
LEVI EDELMAN I swallowed nothing, clenching my fists against the bed as I heard her pull the exit door outside. I hated the sight of her hurting. I almost spilled my whole shits to her minutes ago, it'd taken my whole years of alpha training to stop the words. I was eating deep into her skin, and I knew it. It hurt the most, having the knowledge that I'd be completely gone from her in the next two months. I was only slightly sick right now and she was this affected. What would become of her after my death? I couldn't think about it. ‘‘You passed the night here?’’ Alan's voice caught my attention from outside. “Do you have a problem?’’ Gia replied rudely. “Fuck! He knows nothing about our argument.’’ I snapped quietly, as if she could hear me. “Of course not. I'm just surprised to see you here at this time of the day.’’ Alan responded coolly.Cheers to his cool personality, he didn't take Gia's approach to heart as expected. “And it's also kinda surprising that you're here at
GIA O'LEARY An oddly weird noise forced my eyelids apart, but it seemed to suddenly disappear once I regained full consciousness. I rubbed my arms softly against the plush mattress, relishing in the satisfying feeling of Levi's scents piled up in the fluffy sheets. I made to move my legs as well, but a sharp stinging pain from my sore core caught me in an abrupt stop. Then it came again. Some strange noises, like someone coughing in the bathroom. The exact sound that ended up forcing me out of my sleep. It hit me instantly. Stretching my hand across the empty side of the bed where Levi's frame was supposed to have been occupied. Although it was empty and clearly void of him, it still felt a bit warm. Which meant it hadn't been a while since he stood up. I carefully though hurriedly, climbed down the bed, shoving my feet into Levi's oversized slides at the foot of the bed. I dragged my feet against the floor, guiding the throbbing discomfort between my thighs, towards the bathro
LEVI EDELMAN I ate her lips like this was the last I'd have a taste of them. I felt the same way every other time as well. No doubt the sensational feeling was attributed to the fear of my nobility in the pack and Keegan's sight. My resilience haunted me each time I undertook an indecorous action that defiled Keegan's rules. But what could I do when the little she-devil kept getting under my skin?She was sure about what she wanted, and she was ever ready for it. I cupped her ass on both palms, giving them a soft squeeze while she pressed herself hard against me. She'd melt into me if such science existed. I hauled her up with little difficulty, heading into the bedroom to lay her softly on the bed. I found it really sexy to realise she'd clipped her sexy little legs tightly around my waist. She totally wasn't going to let me go this time. I collected my lips from hers, tracing her skin down to her neck while my fingers worked on the buttons of her body suit. I hated myself fo
GIA O'LEARYI paused abruptly as my gaze met Levi's eyes, wide open. Heat instantly rushed to my cheeks in embarrassment.I was only wrapped in a towel, dripping wet from my hair after having a shower.“You're up!’’ I stated, throwing my gaze to the floor as I shut the bathroom door.He'd been asleep when I got up and prepared for a shower. Perhaps he had been pretending?“Are you going somewhere?’’ He asked throatily.“The bank. Camela called to remind me, she's at the bank already.’’ I explained in detail, heading to his closet to dress up.&nb
GIA O'LEARYShe staggered back a bit, seeming rather uncomfortable than shocked. What I waited for was an explanation. Why was she here, and what was she doing with Camela?“Oh, you must know Hilda.’’ Camela eventually stood up, clearing her throat to quench the awkwardness in the air.“Actually, her father is my colleague who owns that empty desk over there.’’ She gestured at the empty office space right a few meters from her space.So indeed, there was supposed to be another party occupying the next seat. Why do two people have to share an office, though?“Oh, is that so?’&rsq
MADDISON SNOW I found myself before Alan's bedroom, the doors firm and intact. I pondered about, gripping my forehead firmly to enhance my thinking. My last encounter with Alan hadn't been so nice, kudos to my crazy attitude.The reason remains a mystery, but I was at least sure of one thing: Alan weirdly cared so much about me. I couldn't tell over the years of my relationship with Levi, if Alan had been a fan of us. If he was, then he never showed it. I'd found his attitude towards me really weird weeks ago, however, I could take advantage of it now while it lasts. Ignoring my ill feelings, I threw my knuckles against the door loudly. Unsurely, I made a second attempt when no response came to me after the first trial. I was already beginning to contemplate my actions when the door burst open, revealing Alan's glaring face. I flinched a bit. But his eyes went softer when they regarded me. Did he expect someone else?“It..it's just me.’’ I managed to speak, a bit relieved after
GIA O'LEARYHis voice was nothing compared to what it was just seconds ago. It made me rethink my impending action, and I clipped my fingers into a fist.I loved to hear him use such a hard tone on Maddison. This would be my first time experiencing it, and I'd do anything to let it last long enough.“What do you mean by that, you'd choose this minor over me?’’ Maddison sprouted.That hurt my pride. I turned to her in anger, but Levi's warm palm squeezed my neck softly. A subtle gesture asking me not to react. I stayed back calm, my anger magically disappeared.“Yeah, I'd in fact choose a minor over you. It