SUNSHINE:Knoxx loved me. He finally loved me. Too bad, when I already gave up, he came chasing me. Why did it have to become this way? “What do you expect me to say?” I asked. “Do you want me to say that I have feelings too? How many times do I have to remind you that I already have Jericho? Why can't you see that?” I growled.Please don't confuse me, too. I pity Jericho. He was a changed man and I did not want to sin. My conscience won't allow that. “I…I don’t expect anything, Sunshine. I just wanted to tell you my feelings. I don’t…want to have any regrets.”“You really don’t care what your pack would say?”“Anyone’s opinion doesn't matter anymore, Sunshine. This time, I will pursue what I want. I won't stop unless you are already married. I don't want to live in regrets.”I inhaled deeply and pocketed his handkerchief. If only he confessed when I had not accepted Jericho…then maybe…there might be a chance between us. A sad smile spread on my lips. “Is this the kind man you ar
SUNSHINE:I felt like I was an eggshell when I returned to the pack. My mind was a mess and I did not know whether I should be happy or not at the turn of events. Jericho had just broken the engagement and wanted me to be with Knoxx as if it were simple. It was not. How could I be with someone after knowing I hurt the person who truly loved me?“Sunshine? You okay?”I lifted my gaze after I stepped out of the car. Knoxx was at the garage, washing his car. Good for him. He turned off the faucet and wiped his hands on his pants. He was shirtless and sweat decorated his chest. Or maybe it was the water from the faucet. If I was not in shock at what happened earlier, perhaps I was already licking my lips upon seeing his body. “Do I look okay after seeing you?”“You were already not in a good mood when you stepped out of the car.”A low growl escaped from my lips. “You shut your mouth.”He heaved a sigh. “Have you eaten?”“Why does it matter?” I snapped. “Don't pretend like you care
SUNSHINE: My heart pounded wildly against my ribcage as I continued to stare in the mirror. I looked better today compared to my previous look. I invested so much of my time beautifying myself even if we already had our own makeup artist. Will Alpha Jericho think I am beautiful now? It would be a matter of a few minutes and the wedding organizer would call me and it was my time to walk down the aisle.The wedding was an intimate one, participated by my Mother, my stepfather, and my stepbrothers. No friends. Just them and there were also a few on Alpha Jericho’s side. I drew a deep breath as I felt my hands cold. No matter how much I told myself to relax, my body would not listen anymore.I jumped when someone suddenly knocked on the door.Glancing over my shoulder, I frowned when I saw it was none other than my favorite stepbrother, Alpha Knoxx whose goal was to make my life miserable. Note the sarcasm. His eyes roamed over my body, but did not say anything.If not for Alpha Ezra,
SUNSHINE:The song entitled Beautiful in White wafted through the air sung by a woman who I already forgot her name. Jericho and I had chosen this singer because we believed that she could give the same justice to the song.The singer smiled at me as I walked down the aisle.I returned my gaze to the altar.My chest had been pounding wildly nonstop. A few minutes after Knoxx left, the wedding organizer called my presence saying I would be now walking down the aisle. Images of Jericho and that woman writhing in pleasure in bed could not get out of my mind. My family was happy to see me dressed in my wedding dress. Mother was crying while Alpha Ezra was consoling her nonstop.Knoxx and I locked gazes. 'Fool,' he whispered in my mind. ‘Did your Mother raise you like that?’'Shut up. This is my life. I will decide on my own.' 'See that asshole? He is smiling at your foolishness. He is only doing this because you are not his mate. It's because of me. He thinks you're important in my l
SUNSHINE:My stepbrother was the last thing that I expected to save me. But he did. He put me at his back and smilingly looked at Jericho."Only a coward hits a woman, Jericho. You just proved how low you are. No one's allowed to hit and hurt my dearest stepsister." Except me, he added through our link.A shiver ran down my spine. "Don't involve yourself, Knoxx. This is our fight. This is against me and Jericho."As if not hearing me at all, Knoxx held his hand as if to protect me which was confusing. We both hated each other."Coward," Knoxx called again. "Hit her and you will wage war against our pack which I won't back down. I've been dying to kick your butt, but I don't have any chance.""Alpha Knoxx," someone called. It was my stepfather with a stern look on his face as if he was saying we should never create a scandal. However, it already started. "I'll be bringing away your ex-fiancee." Knoxx pulled my hands and dragged me to the exit of the church. Reminded that I still ha
SUNSHINE:The servant shrieked and closed her mouth when Jericho glared at her.Helena rose inside my head and looked at Jericho with puppy dog eyes. Under the water, I fisted my hand. “Jericho. Why are you here? I thought I already made myself clear by rejecting you.”A low growl emitted from his throat.How this mutt managed to entire this room was still something I wanted to know. “Leave us,” he muttered to the servant who was frozen on the ground. The servant was about to open her mouth, but I shook my head.I’m physically tired. I had no energy to deal with him. “Close the door when you leave,” I instructed the servant.“Don’t you tell your alpha I am here,” Jericho added. “We will only be talking.”I don’t think we will only be talking. When the servant did not even move, I smiled reassuringly at her, silently telling her that everything would be fine. In the end, she obliged until it was only Jericho and I left inside the room. “Sunshine.”I dipped my body into the water,
SUNSHINE:Mate.My head spun in a moment and even Alpha Knoxx also realized our connection. He was my second chance mate? Why? I was not prepared for this nor wanted any of this. I haven't moved on from my failed relationship and now there was my stepbrother?His nostrils flared and clenched his jaw. “Mate? What kind of fuck twist is this?”I shook my head and watched him in panic. “You think I also want this? You’re the last person I wanted to become a mate.” There had to be some kind of mistake. Why would this happen?Growling, Alpha Knoxx said, “No one will know of this.”Yeah. For the first time, I agreed with him. No one should know of our relationship or else, we will become the cause of ridicule and mockery among the pack. They all knew Knoxx and I had a dog and cat relationship, always biting each other’s heads.And having a mate as my stepbrother? We were siblings. What would Alpha Ezra think? What about Mother?“You think I also like this? You’re the last person I wanted t
SUNSHINE:When I reached the dining room, Mother and her husband as well as my other five stepbrothers were already at the table. Knoxx's delicious scent hit me hard.'Mate,' Helena exclaimed. 'Let's go to him, Sunshine.''Knoxx is our enemy, Helena. He ruined our wedding, remember?' I recalled. I tiptoed, making my presence as small as possible, but they noticed my presence. Especially Knoxx. "Sunshine. We've been waiting for you," Alpha Ezra said. Did they?Sometimes, I couldn't help but feel that my presence felt like it was no longer essential in this house. Or was it not necessary in the first place? It was only me who was asking for a spot in this family. The five siblings were having a great time eating and talking about what happened in their day.I bowed. "Sorry to keep you waiting.""That's okay. Have a seat." He motioned the seat next to Knoxx. But instead, I sat opposite him. If there was no other vacant seat. I wanted this to end as soon as possible. I could not sta
SUNSHINE:I felt like I was an eggshell when I returned to the pack. My mind was a mess and I did not know whether I should be happy or not at the turn of events. Jericho had just broken the engagement and wanted me to be with Knoxx as if it were simple. It was not. How could I be with someone after knowing I hurt the person who truly loved me?“Sunshine? You okay?”I lifted my gaze after I stepped out of the car. Knoxx was at the garage, washing his car. Good for him. He turned off the faucet and wiped his hands on his pants. He was shirtless and sweat decorated his chest. Or maybe it was the water from the faucet. If I was not in shock at what happened earlier, perhaps I was already licking my lips upon seeing his body. “Do I look okay after seeing you?”“You were already not in a good mood when you stepped out of the car.”A low growl escaped from my lips. “You shut your mouth.”He heaved a sigh. “Have you eaten?”“Why does it matter?” I snapped. “Don't pretend like you care
SUNSHINE:Knoxx loved me. He finally loved me. Too bad, when I already gave up, he came chasing me. Why did it have to become this way? “What do you expect me to say?” I asked. “Do you want me to say that I have feelings too? How many times do I have to remind you that I already have Jericho? Why can't you see that?” I growled.Please don't confuse me, too. I pity Jericho. He was a changed man and I did not want to sin. My conscience won't allow that. “I…I don’t expect anything, Sunshine. I just wanted to tell you my feelings. I don’t…want to have any regrets.”“You really don’t care what your pack would say?”“Anyone’s opinion doesn't matter anymore, Sunshine. This time, I will pursue what I want. I won't stop unless you are already married. I don't want to live in regrets.”I inhaled deeply and pocketed his handkerchief. If only he confessed when I had not accepted Jericho…then maybe…there might be a chance between us. A sad smile spread on my lips. “Is this the kind man you ar
SUNSHINE:“Alright, Jericho. That’s good. Tell me if everything is okay.” I had to marry Jericho so that Knoxx would stop pestering me. I meant he already made it clear that he did not want me. So, I hoped he would stick to that. Sensing that someone was watching me, I looked around and found a pair of eyes watching me intently. Shite. My heart skipped a beat when I caught sight of Knoxx. He was about to enter the hall but stopped upon seeing me. If I stayed here, our paths would always cross. I had to get out of this pack as soon as possible.“I’ll be calling you back later, Jericho. T-thanks,” I muttered, in a hurry. Knoxx's steps faltered. As if he debated on approaching me or not. “Yes. Take care, Sunny. I love you so much. I hope this will be the start of something new. I love you,” he whispered lovingly. My mind went blank. He loved me. Until now? But my love for him had already disappeared when Knoxx entered the picture. What should I say?I bit the inside of my cheek
SUNSHINE: Out of reflex, I stood at the bed and scrambled away, losing my balance and landed on the floor with a loud thud. I gasped when a wave of pain exploded. I cursed loudly. Knoxx was suddenly on my side and asked, “Are you okay, Sunshine?” His voice was full of worry. His eyebrows raised and that was the time when I realized he was clean-shaven and his hair was also cut properly. He looked handsome…that I could not stop myself from thumping loudly against my ribcage. Jericho's face flashed inside my head. Guilt swallowed my heart. How could my heart jump because of someone else? Disgusting.“Do not touch me. Stay away from me. Your touch repulses me.”Knoxx let out a shaky breath. “Sunshine. I’m only checking if you are hurt.”“I’m not that weak. Why did you come here?”My heart continued to hammer against my chest. What was he doing here? Staying in the same room with him brought so many memories. I wanted to run away from him and hide.“I’m glad you're not in pain.”
SUNSHINE:I am going to marry Jericho a month from now. That was our agreement. Jericho’s parents were both excited and I had already told everyone in the family about it. Yes. That includes my stepbrothers as well. Mother was thrilled but my stepbrothers were not. It was as if they wanted me to wait for Knoxx. I sighed and rolled to my side. Leaving this room was not something I wanted to do now even if Jericho and I both agreed that we would be choosing wedding dresses even if the wedding ceremony was only simple. His Mother insisted that we should choose my dress properly for a prosperous life.I did not want a luxurious dress. All I wanted was a peaceful life. A peaceful married life. Marriage. Am I going to do this or am I only using Jericho?He said he was willing to be used, another part of my mind said.He did, but the guilt…If you don’t want to feel that, try loving him so that it will fade.I was not the type to use other people. I would rather be used than to be anoth
DANTE:The alpha was drunk again and stayed at the river, while watching the bonfire, I mused to myself as I hid on the large tree. I wanted to be disappointed, but I also understood why he was acting like this—his youngest brother's death. I wanted to pretend that I did not know what was happening to him, but I did.My heart tightened when he would call his dead brother and sometimes Sunshine when he was so drunk. I looked at the sky which was full of stars. I wished the day would come when Alpha Knoxx would stop blaming himself. He got worse after Miss Sunshine went back to the pack. Did the two have a falling out? If I were the alpha, I would not let anything separate me from my mate regardless of the reason. May it a step sibling or not.Alpha Knoxx emptied the contents of the bottle and put it aside. He already drunk five bottles of beer. There were five more left for him to empty. Still, he continued taking care of his people. Little by little, they accepted him as their
SUNSHINE: Jericho knew he messed up the moment he saw my expression. It turned sour until it darkened. His mouth opened and closed until he fell silent.I clenched my fist and put them on my side. “You think it’s about Knoxx?” That man who left me? That man who never wanted me? “What do you think of me, Jericho?”You liar! How could you lie with a straight face?Isn’t he the reason for all of this? Isn’t he the reason why you could not move on to the present, Sunshine? The other part of my mind asked.Jericho went to the window, pulled out something from his pocket. A cigarette. As if reminded that I hated the smell of it, he grabbed one stick and snapped it into two. “It was him. You loved that man,” he insisted. I lifted my chin, feeling my lips quivered.I was glad that he was not looking at my direction or he would know that he was right. I loved Knoxx. I loved the man who said he liked me but never loved me. At all.My chest went heavy. Fuck.How long will I continue to dea
SUNSHINE:“Mom. You don’t have to pressure Sunshine about that. We did not come to visit here for that,” Jericho declared in my defense. Lifting my gaze, I saw how his cheeks flamed with embarrassment. Cute. Cute?I chuckled nervously, but his mother won’t stop any moment from now. She pinched his son’s side.“Oh, come on, Jericho. Have you been slacking off? How many times will I tell you that you should win her back? I want her as my daughter-in-law!” his mother scolded.Mentally, I sighed in relief. She did not hate me for what I did to their son.‘Why would they when it was Jericho’s fault?’ Helena interjected. ‘It was right to reject him.’‘The last time I remember, you were bawling your eyes out when I rejected him.’Helena sneered. ‘That was all in the past. I want Knoxx to be better.’“Honey. Let’s just let the kids deal with it.”“That’s right, Mom. Right now, Sunny and I are friends.”“Friends?” His mother’s disappointment was evident on his face. “I never said that you two
SUNSHINE:The heart hammered against my ribcage as I walked in the hallway while clenching my fist.How could the beta ask me what would happen to Knoxx if ever I married Jericho when the alpha specifically showed me that he had nothing to do with me? Men. Did they think women had all the time to wait for them? Like the heck!I should seriously consider if I want to marry Jericho or not so that this will stop.‘What will happen to our mate, then?’ Helena asked, whimpering. She had been silently crying in the corner of my mind.‘That is no longer my concern. Knoxx has chosen and it’s time for me to do the same.’“Sunshine. Wait!”I heard footsteps and I did not need to stop to know who it was. Cayden. The rational one among the brothers. And he was also the most sane person who never blamed me for what happened to the youngest brother. How unfortunate we were never given the chance to be closer as siblings. “Sunshine. Can we talk?”I stopped and faced him. Sweat coated his forehead f