“So how was your day?” Constantine asked. “It’s good, I guess. Why?” Constantine was not the type of person who loved the small talk. I concluded it from our first dinner. So, it was weird to receive a daily question from him. “Nothing. I just tried to chat with you. Have you thought of my offer?” Constantine raised his hand. The server immediately came. “Yes, sir?” “The drink, where is the drink?” “Right away, sir.” Then the server left in a hurry, maybe because of Constantine’s impressive appearance or intimidating aura. In a few minutes, the server served us red wine. “Enjoy, sir, madam.” We sipped the wine, and I had to admit the wine was excellent. Why had the servers never served this wine every time I visit here? It was annoying to know appearance was important here. “Helena? What do you think? You are frowning,” Constantine said. “It’s weird that they have a great wine like this. Before, I regularly visited this place, and they have never served me the same wine.” He
“Thank you, Stan. It’s flattering. But as we both know, I have already had a boyfriend.” I smiled and patted his hand. “Friends?” Constantine sighed, but he finally nodded. “If it is what you can offer me, I will take it for now.” I was relieved and confused at the same time. Constantine blackmailed me into having dinner with him, but gave up so quickly when I asked to be friends with him. Also regarding the makeover offer, was I wrong to judge him? Maybe he wasn’t so bad after all. After finishing the main dish, the server finally came with the dessert. I enjoyed my ice cream. “Is it good?” I nodded. “Want to try it?” “Sure!” I moved my ice cream bowl in front of Constantine. But then he shook his head. “Spoon it, please?” I giggled. “What are you? A five-year-old?” “Come on. It is not hard to spoon the ice.” I finally spooned him, and he smiled, so similar to Ethan. Maybe my longing for Ethan created the illusion, but I missed him badly now. “Helena?” I blinked. “Yes
The following day, Constantine did as he said. He picked me up by 6 a.m. and dropped me at a famous beauty salon in Moon City half hour later. The hairdresser bowed to Constantine. “Good morning. Lord Constantine, right? You come with a new beauty. Let me handle her, and you will be surprised when I have done with her.” Constantine nodded. “I want her to look the best but as elegant as possible.” The hairdresser clicked his tongue. “Naughty! You pick sexy for one and elegant for another. I guess this one is for the lady, huh?” “Said no more.” Constantine glanced at me. “All said, he is the best. So, I will leave you in his hand. I will pick you up—” Constantine asked the hairdresser, “—when will you finish?” “By noon is the best. No need to hurry so I can give the best result.” Constantine nodded. “Okay, I leave now.” Then he patted my shoulder and left. The hairdresser smiled at me. “Okay, sweetie, what’s your name?” “Helena, and you?” “Johnny. Come here. Sit and let me look
~ Constantine ~ Helena didn’t suspect I approached her not to be her friend but to make her mine. I grinned. After having Victoria, interacting with Helena was refreshing. Well, both women were different, for sure. Victoria was an experienced woman who knew precisely how to please me in bed and stroked my ego well. But, on the other hand, Helena was an innocent who needed a man to introduce her to the man and woman’s world. I was sure Ethan hadn’t mated her yet. Otherwise, Helena would be dead. But if the gossip was true, who knew if Helena could survive? I should touch her more to check it. If both of them had mated, her reaction would be wild. I grinned as I imagined how much joy I would feel to touch Helena. “My lord, what are you thinking?” Maybe I should give her drugs again. Considering the last time she could escape. I should have planned it better to ensure Helena couldn’t run away. She would be mine in no time! “Constantine, my darling?” Victoria’s seducing voice pulled
Victoria blinked her eyes and shook her head. “No one. Why? What is the marking?” I stared at her, trying to see if she was lying. Yet she stared back at me without blinking. “Are you sure no one told you about the marking?” I reached to my neck. When I touched the spot where she bit and sucked it before, a jolt of electricity hit me. Then I stared at her neck and saw the mark too. I let out a long sigh. In the middle of lust and ecstasy, I marked Victoria too. What a mess! A mistress should not be marked! “What is the marking?” She repeated her question. “When you bit my neck and sucked it, that was the marking.” “So what is the special thing about the marking?” Victoria asked again. “You did it too.” “Yes. In the werewolf world, marking is a sign of claiming the other is our mate.” Victoria’s eyes immediately sparkled. “So it means we are officially a couple. Is that it?” I took a deep breath. “Yes, Victoria. We are.” Victoria hugged my neck and kissed my chest. “Oh, I’m s
~ Ethan ~ I finally reached the Peak Mountain. The fog was thick, and it was hard to walk farther. I needed to rest for a while before continuing my journey. So, I sat on a rock, drank the water I had brought, and ate bread. Strange, I didn’t think of Cathy anymore, but Helena. Maybe the hunger and guilt finally hit me hard, so I recalled the past repeatedly. Perhaps because I had spent intimate time with Helena or knew where I should go now, I hoped I could meet Ruby soon. Ruby Miranda, I sighed. I wondered what she would do when I met her. She might curse me more instead of revoking the curse if she still hated me. I couldn’t blame her. Cathy was her sister. No matter what, I should try to see her. I would beg if I had to be. Now, it was not only for me but also for Helena and my pack. I needed to have a pup to be my heir too. Otherwise, the pack’s stability was at stake. Who would have thought that my past could badly affect me, my mate, and others? Regret always comes later
I immediately went to Freya’s house. When I rang the bell, a woman opened the door. “Ethan! You’re back!” Then she threw herself at me. “Helena?” I didn’t recognize her at first. “Yes!” She giggled. “Didn’t recognize me? It’s me, Helena.” I blinked. Helena’s hair was straight now though it had some layers of different lengths. She looked more tempting than before. “Wow!” “Just wow?” She grinned, pulling my hand, so I followed her to the living room. “Do you like my new appearance?” I nodded. “Absolutely, yes, my darling.” I pulled her hand now, and she fell into my lap. “Is Freya at home?” Helena shook her head. “Why?” “I want to say hi, but also this.” I landed a soft kiss on Helena’s lips. “I miss you so much.” Helena smiled. Her eyes were shining. “I miss you too. I keep thinking of you.” I kissed her lips again. “So do I, darling. So do I.” “What do you think if we go to your villa instead?” “Oh? Do you miss Ernie or the cook’s meals?” Helena giggled. “Well, I miss E
~ Helena ~ To think I couldn’t give birth to my babies hurt me so much. I loved babies and was expecting to know what it felt like to experience being pregnant, enjoying watching their growth in my womb, and giving birth to them. Giving up the idea of having my children was devastating. However, I loved Ethan. If I stayed with him, I wouldn’t experience made love fully. I would wonder for the rest of my life about it. What did it feel like other women said and giggled about the fantastic feelings when their spouses made love to them? But then, I couldn’t lose Ethan. Yes, we had already done the outercourse, but not the intercourse (the mating/the having sex itself). Love was not only about having sex. It was not only about having children. My tears were down to my cheeks, and Ethan wiped them with his handkerchief. Despite my tears, I gave him a weak smile. “I have decided not to leave you.” I took a deep breath before continuing, “I can accept we won’t be mating for the rest of ou
I woke up feeling weird since there was something unusual. I turned my body, but a firm hand wrapped around my stomach. It tickled my waist and then moved downward. I opened my eyes only to see Ethan grin. “Good morning, love. How are your feelings right now?” he asked. “Good morning, love. I feel weird.” “Weird?” He wrinkled his forehead. “Ache?” “A bit, but I don’t know. I feel something else.” He kissed my lips and whispered, “Maybe I can cure you by pouring my seeds again. What do you think?” I giggled and nodded. “Yes, sir. I love it when you poured your seeds. Give me more, please?” “Yes, madam, right away.” Ethan then, without warning, touched my womanhood. “You are already ready, darling.” He then pushed his manhood inside and touched until I moaned. “Don’t stop!” “Yes, ma’am.” He grinned, but then he concentrated on giving me pleasure by pounding hard into me. I tightened my legs around his waist and clenched my womanhood until it squeezed his shaft. He growle
We hugged and shook hands with everyone. Then my mom approached me and said, “Now, I will leave. Ethan, Helena, please visit me frequently.” She smiled but then burst into tears. “I’ve missed you already, sweetheart.” I kissed my mom’s cheek. “Mom, I promise to visit you often until you may be bored with me.” She laughed and shook her head. “No chance I will be bored of you, sweetie. I’ll love to see you around. Take care.” Ethan hugged my mom. “Mom, thank you for coming. Let Red send you home.” “Yes, Son. Thank you.” Later, Red came and nodded at Ethan and me. “Congratulations! Enjoy your wedding night. I’ll try to have everyone leave the villa soon.” Ethan and Red exchanged a knowing look and grin, then Ethan nodded. “Thanks, Red. I know I can always count on you.” “Always!” Then he nodded at my mom. “Mrs. Ross, shall we go now?” Then I hugged Stacy. “Thank you for coming and being my bride’s maid.” “I’m so happy for you.” Then she shook hands with Ethan too, but Ethan
Red drove the car to the villa. It was crowded, so it took time to get there. Then Red opened the door for my mother and me. When I stood to see the villa. It stunned me to see how beautiful the villa was. Colorful roses decorated the path to the door. The rose fragrance filled the air. Later, Stacy opened the door. She wore a white dress too. “Oh, Helena! Look at you! You are gorgeous!” she shouted. I smiled. “So are you! Did you buy it for my wedding?” She nodded. “Yes, because you know me. I can’t stand last-minute shopping. Now, I’m glad I bought it. How about you?” “It’s my mom’s doing.” I glanced at my mother. “She bought it for me as a wedding present. Who would guess it came at the perfect time? So I can wear it tonight.” “Oh, Freya, it’s a lovely dress indeed!” Stacy said. My mother smiled and hugged Stacy. “Thank you for coming tonight.” “I won’t miss Helena’s wedding. I’m her bride’s maid.” Then someone coughed. When we turned around, Ethan stood and then waited f
My mother pulled my hand, and we went to her room. She opened the cupboard and took two beautiful white dresses. “Please try these, sweetie. I hope you wear the dress for your wedding tonight if you find anything you like.” I burst into tears since both dresses were gorgeous. “Oh, Mom! How can you have such beautiful dresses?” “When I told you about the three months of waiting, I bought them. Since I thought maybe I could give them as a wedding present for you.” “It’s perfect! I can’t think of a better dress than these two.” I wept and laughed. My mom was amazing! How could she do this for me? “Don’t cry! We have no time to prepare you to be a breathtaking bride. So smile!” I giggled and wiped my tears. “Yes, Mom.” Then I tried the first dress that had laces and sparkles. The dress fitted my body well. Later, I showed it to my mom. She nodded. “Try the second one.” When I wore the second dress, I knew it was perfect. The dress was simple with a few ruffles on the short arms
Ethan stood and then held my hand. “Yes, I think the purpose of this meeting is fulfilled. Oh, okay, the explanation of Constantine and Victoria’s death. It was an accident. I had never intended to kill Constantine. No matter what, he was my half-brother.” I nodded and supported Ethan by telling what happened. “About the death of Victoria, she died because she tried to protect Constantine. It’s because of love.” I took a deep breath. “At that time, Constantine attacked Ethan when he had already said, ‘Time-out.’ Then I pushed Ethan and instinctively attacked Constantine with the fog. Victoria ran and shielded Constantine.” I bit my lower lip, recalling the moment Victoria died. “Then when Constantine tried to stab my back. Ethan protected me and stabbed Constantine in the process.” I looked around. “It’s a self-defense.” The Elders didn’t say anything afterward. “Soif you all are worried about revenge or attack from the Fire Shadow Pack or the vampires, please know we are not the o
~ Ethan ~ We walked outside the castle, and I teleported us back to my villa. I kissed Helena’s lips and said, “I am sorry.” “For what?” “I should protect you, but I wasn’t there for you.” She shook her head. “No, don’t blame yourself. I have many things I wanted to tell you.” “Oh?” But then, I remembered Freya. “You need to call your mother now. She must be worried.” “Yes, you are right.” But then, Helena glanced at me. “Oh, my phone is still at the castle.” I nodded. “I’ll ask Red to take it. Where is it?” “The last time the maid brought it to me.” “Okay.” Then I opened the mind link. ‘Red, are you still in the castle?’ ‘Yes, Alpha. Why?’ ‘Can you bring Helena’s phone back here—the villa?’ ‘Sure!’ ‘Thanks, Red.’ ‘Anytime, Alpha.’ Then I stroked Helena’s hair. “Red will bring your phone here. Use my phone to call your mother instead of waiting for Red. He may need a while. Freya was nearly hysterical when she called me.” She nodded. “Yes, please.” I picked up my ph
Meanwhile, Ethan could push Constantine to the corner. Constantine was bleeding all over. His movement was slower and slower. Unfortunately, Ethan was wounded too, but he was in much better condition than Constantine. But then Constantine shape-shifted back into the human form. “Time-out!” He gestured his hand, showing the T-shape. Then he walked to the side, wearing his clothes back. Ethan also changed himself back to human, gathered his clothes, and dressed up again. I ran to Ethan and hugged him. “Ethan! You came for me!” I cried and smiled simultaneously. “Of course, my love. Freya was worried so much about you.” He glanced at Constantine, who sat on the floor. “Let’s go home.” I nodded. Victoria approached Constantine. But then, he ignored her when she wanted to wipe his wound, even turning his body away from her. Victoria’s face was disappointed and gloomy. I could feel how hurt Victoria was right now. “Can we bring Victoria with us? Can she stay at your villa or in our pa
Constantine laughed out loud. “Consequence? As the descendant of the former Duke Firebury, I have the right to claim Helena.” Ethan frowned to hear that. “What do you mean?” “What a pity you don’t know the most important thing.” Constantine laughed again. “But then, the mighty duke may be too busy to know the tiny thing, though crucial.” “What are you talking about?” Meanwhile, Red entered the room. “Luna, let’s get out of here.” “Red, you are here too. My head hurts, and I can’t see clearly.” “Maybe Lord Constantine drugged you again.” I gasped. The water that the maid sent me was the only way how he drugged me. “The maid,” I said, shaking my head. Then I suddenly remembered my power. ‘Fog, heal me.’ In a second, the fog surrounded me, and then, in another second, my head was alright. My eyes finally could see clearly as before. “Do you want a duel until death?” Constantine asked. I shook my head. “He tricked me!” “What happened?” Victoria asked me as she patted my hand
I gasped as Constantine carried me to my bed and laid me there. “You may be more comfortable here. So we will sleep here tonight, my darling.” “Let me go!” I screamed. “Let me go! Don’t touch me!” “Helena, shh! I won’t hurt you. I will be gentle with you.” Then he kissed my forehead. “See? Nothing you need to be afraid of.” “You have already had Victoria. Please, let me go!” I pleaded with him. He shook his head and stroked my hair. “I only have you now. I have sent Victoria away.” “What?! Why?” “Because she is a hindrance for me. If I let her stay here, we can’t spend the time calmly.” He kissed my cheek. “Helena, now you are the only one for me. I promise I will marry you tomorrow. So stop fighting me! It won’t hurt if you let me have you.” I shook my head. “I’m not yours. I’m Ethan’s.” “Really? Then where is he right now?” He chuckled as he touched my hair. “Why are you here instead of on his bed?” Then Constantine touched my neck lightly. “I will treasure you, cherish you