Sophia POVIt was four days later, and the spring festival was finally here. Valentina called me to her room the morning of so she could help me get dressed. I was grateful because I had no idea what to do."Would you like me to braid your hair, Sophia?" Valentina asked me.I nodded. "That would be lovely.""Great, then sit tight and leave it to me!" Valentina chirped.I smiled at her enthusiasm. I guess I was lucky to have someone who accepted me so easily. In fact, everyone in this pack had been welcoming.Everyone except for Konrad.He had been ignoring me for the past four days. Maybe the thought of him being nice to me was so difficult that he couldn't even face me because he hadn't shown up in my room. Only Matthew.And I'm ashamed to admit, a few times I thought it was Konrad visiting me, but Matthew's demeanor gave him away. And I felt slightly disappointed, as if I had been waiting for Konrad.Maybe I was waiting for him.I missed his brutish attitude. I must have gone out of
Konrad POV"You look great," Minerva admired when I came to pick her up. I wore a simple black button up shirt paired with jeans. "Thanks," I grumbled. I didn't know how to take compliments well because I was not used to them. They always made me feel uncomfortable. I'm pretty sure I glared at every girl who called me handsome and then scared them off in the process."Golly gee, Minerva. you look gorgeous too!" Minerva said in a mocking tone. Pointing out the fact that I was supposed to compliment her back. I laughed. "Sorry, I should've said that too. You do look great, Minerva." She rolled her eyes and linked her arm with mine. "Why do I feel like you are only taking me to make your mate jealous?" she raised her eyebrows. "That is simply not true," I said but in the back of my mind, I felt like I was caught. I kind of did invite her so it would bother Sophia and I'm glad I did after what she did the other night.Matthew and Sophia thought they were being sneaky but I heard them
Sophia POV My heart stopped when I saw Konrad holding hands with Minerva. She looked gorgeous in her red dress, and he looked even more beautiful than he usually did. I could see the outlines of his muscles through his black shirt, and it made me wet between my legs. I watched them from afar at first. It looked like he was arguing with Matthew. My eyes kept wandering back to his hand holding Minerva, and it made me burn with jealousy. I don't like it, he is mine. [Go, snatch him away from her,] my wolf suggested. [I can't! What right do I have? I came here with Matthew,] I said grimly.[Then why are you acting jealous?] she asked. [I don't know. Why couldn't they both take me as their date?] I said, sounding like a spoiled brat in my head. [Whoever thought you would be so possessive over your mate.] she laughed. [Don't laugh at me,] I scolded her. There was no point in trying to talk to me anyway. I was sure he was mad at me. He hadn't even spoken to me properly for four days
Matthew POV [They are getting pretty cozy over there, huh?] my wolf barked inside as I watched Konrad and Sophia dancing slowly. At first, Konrad looked like he didn't want to touch her, but now they looked closer than ever. She hugged his waist and rested her head on his chest while he held her close. Jealousy stirred inside me. I proceeded to go get my date, but someone grabbed me. So I turned around to face Valentina. "What are you doing? she asked. "Going to get Sophia out of Konrad's grasp," I said irritably. "Now, let go of my hand." "No, don't do that. Don't ruin their moment. I've never seen Konrad look at somebody like that, not even his own family. I think she's finally getting through to him. Maybe she can change him," Valentina said. I hated to admit it, but she was right. If anyone can change Konrad, it has to be Sophia. She was good, and she needed to use her kindness to fight whatever evil lived inside him. "You are going to be okay, Matthew. You won't lose her.
Konrad POV "Kiss me," she whispered in a shaky voice, and I lost all my control. I pressed my lips to hers without a second thought. The first touch of her lips felt light like a feather, and I forgot how to breathe. I wanted to, but I couldn't. My heart fluttered uncontrollably even though it was still barely a kiss. [Something is wrong with my heart.] I said to my wolf in a manner of asking for help. [You are in love, dingbat.] was his answer. I saw her eyes flutter close as she pressed against me more, kissing me more confidently. She slowly moved them on top of mine, and then her tongue hesitantly met mine. She tasted like strawberries. I moaned against her mouth and held onto her hips tightly as if she would fly away if I let go. "I want you," I growled against her lips. Something flickered in her eyes, but I couldn't read her emotion anymore. I couldn't hear her thoughts either. Come on, Sophia. What are you thinking about? I want to know if you want me too, I thought in
Matthew POVThe encounter with that strange man left me surprised and confused. I wasn't sure what to make of it."He had purple eyes?" Valentina asked. She looked like she was deep in thoughts."It was brown but with a purple hue. And he had a strange aura surrounding him. He was a shifter for sure, but I couldn't tell what kind. He wasn't a werewolf, that's for sure," I said."How can you be sure?" Callan asked."His scent...it was different. It was almost rancid," I scrunched my nose at the memory."Maybe he just hadn't showered in a long time," Callan joked."Shut up, Cal. I know the difference. Trust me on this. That guy was evil. I could sense it. He kept saying crazy things to me," I shook my head."He was trying to create problems between you and Konrad," Valentina said absent-mindedly.That, I figured out myself. He was trying to tell me that Sophia couldn't be with both of us. She had to choose. But what would happen if it came to that? Will I have to fight Konrad? I sure wa
Sophia POV"What did you do to my mate?" I screamed."Your mate? What the hell are you talking about, Sophia?" Liz screamed. She looked at me and then our father in confusion."You hurt him. You hurt my mate," I said. Konrad was already passed out as his stab wounds were too severe. "Konrad, wake up!" I took the spears out of his back and shook him, but he didn't wake up."This monster is your mate? What nonsense is this? There must be some kind of mistake," my father said.I finally realized that both my father and my sister were alive, but I couldn't jump up and get excited about that because I had Konrad unconscious on my lap."He doesn't look good. So stop standing there and help him!" I shrilled.My father roared in laughter. "Help him? You must be joking. There is no helping him. We are going to take him with us and then keep him locked up until I figure out how to banish him back to hell," he snarled.I looked at him questioningly. "What do you mean?""This asshole is half Faer
Konrad POVI struggled to get up, but I couldn't.Something was restraining me. I felt something painful and hot digging into my skin, so I pried my eyes open. It took a lot of effort to open my eyes as if I had been heavily drugged.I yanked both my arms to see what was confining me and heard rattling noises of chains. So that's what was holding me.Memories came flashing back to me, and I remembered what had happened. That bastard Alpha Jeremih...he is still alive, and he had the audacity to capture me.I let out a howl and tried to break out of the chains, but they didn't budge. I was stronger than the average werewolves, so this should've been easy. So what was the problem? Each time I pulled, my skin stung. It was as if tiny pieces of glass were piercing through me.They must have used the same iron to make these chains, so I couldn't get out. It looks like Alpha Jeremiah is smarter than he seems. Fucking asshole...I closed my eyes and tried to use my twin telepathy to communica