“Are you sure?” Red asked me. I nodded. “Yes. Please, don’t tell Ethan anything. Now, can you help me?” “Anything, Luna.” Red bent his head. “Please take me home and help make Ethan hate me.” Red let out a sigh. “What will you do?” “Maybe I will date Constantine a few times. Please let Ethan know when I go with him.” “Luna, don’t do it!” “I must!” I sniffed. “Otherwise, Ethan won’t believe I want to leave him. If we separate peacefully, we may find it harder to let go. If he hates me, he will forget me faster.” “I doubt it, Luna.” Red looked elsewhere. “Besides, both of you have marked each other. It creates a powerful bond. Our Alpha is not a fool. He may realize it sooner than you think.” “No, if I have Constantine by myself. He treated me sweetly. So I think Ethan will believe it in the end.” I stared at Red. “Help me, please. It’s my last request.” Red knelt, then kissed my feet. “I have never guessed we would be in this situation. It is 180 degrees from the last time. I
~ Helena ~ I was at home when Constantine called me. I didn’t know if it was a coincidence, but I wanted to finish it quickly. So I picked up the call. “Stan?” “Helena, are you free tonight?” “Hmm, yes. Why?” “I want to ask you to go out again. What do you think?” “Where are we going?” I asked. “It’s a secret, but I want you to wear a formal dress.” “Okay.” “So you will go?” he asked me again. I nodded. “Yes, Stan. I will go with you.” “Splendid! I will pick you up at 6 p.m. Dress well, my dear.” Then he hung up. I didn’t know where we would go, but I texted Red immediately. ‘Red, I’ll go with Constantine tonight around 6 p.m. I don’t know where he will take me. Please let Ethan know by nine. Thanks, Red. I owe you. Helena.’ Red replied quickly with only a word. ‘Okay.’ I took a nap afterward since I was emotionally tired. However, I woke up an hour later, still as exhausted as before I had slept. Emotional exhaustion was hard to get rid of, unlike physical fatigue. When
“I cannot say I am sorry.” Constantine stroked my hair and touched my lips. “You are too tempting.” “I-I can’t. I’m sorry.” I tried to calm my breath. Of course, it was unfair to Constantine since I just used him. But then, it was the fastest way to make Ethan hate me. “No, it is alright. I shouldn’t move too fast.” He smiled and kissed my forehead, then lifted my body and returned me to my seat. We didn’t talk anymore until we arrived at a five-star hotel. I blinked. What would we do here? “Relax. We will enjoy great meals and music tonight. The hotel has a prestigious chef of the 5-culinary star. Tonight, they also have a live orchestra.” I gaped. Only for dinner, we went to a luxurious hotel. It should cost a fortune to eat here. I bit my lower lip, feeling guilty of involving Constantine in my situation with Ethan. “What are you thinking? You bit your lower lip again.” “Nothing.” I shook my head. “It must cost you a lot for us to have dinner here.” “Why not? High quality
Yes, it was the best thing we could do. I was glad Constantine didn’t fuss about my wicked plan to use him. Though I was confused. Considering his pride, he must be upset. I wanted to ask, but the server came with wine. So I held my question. When the server left, Constantine asked, “What are you thinking? You wrinkle your forehead.” “Uh, Stan, why weren’t you mad? I used you to deceive Ethan.” He grinned and lifted two fingers. “For two reasons. First, whatever can hurt Ethan, I will support it. Second, you chose me. It means something.” “What do you mean?” He grinned while lifting the wine glass to his lips. “Can’t you guess?” I didn’t know what Constantine thought, so I only shook my head. “I have no idea. What?” “Simple, my darling.” He put the glass on the table and then circled his arm on my waist. He repeatedly rubbed it. “Because I want you. When you chose me as your accomplice, it could only mean one thing. You have thought or considered me as your next lover.” I groan
~ Ethan ~ Then Constantine’s car arrived. He walked toward me. “So has she told you she wanted to end everything? She wants me.” “You lie! What potion did you give to her? Is it a stimulant like before?” “No, I didn’t give her any potion.” Constantine laughed out loud. “But Helena loves me if you want it to be called a potion. So maybe yes, it is a love potion.” I wanted to punch Constantine right now. “I know you drugged her again. Have you no honor? You have already had Victoria. So why must you want Helena too?” “Because I want both. Victoria is a mistress, while Helena will be my mate.” He smirked. “A mistress can’t bear my heir. So, Helena’s baby will be my heir.” “No! She’s mine!” I growled. “You haven’t talked with her yet. Otherwise, you will know she is unhappy with you. She wants to end your relationship. That is why she came to me.” “You lie!” “Really? Ask her!” I turned my head to look at Helena. That was when Constantine crashed his body upon me. He hit my face,
~ Helena ~ I hugged myself. I could understand Ethan’s fear, but why did he hide it from me? Was it because I decided to come to Constantine? “Why do you just tell me now? Because of Constantine?” “What are you talking about? It has nothing to do with Constantine.” “Really? Then why do you hide it for so long?” Ethan scratched his head. “Because I wished I could eliminate the curse after returning from Crescent Island. After that, I planned to tell you so you wouldn’t need to worry.” I squinted my eyes. “Is it true?” “Yes, my love.” “Is it nothing to do with the rivalry between you and Constantine? He told me you are half-brothers with him. He also told me you hated him.” Ethan let out a long sigh. “We are half-brothers. We had the same father but different mothers. I don’t hate him, but he does. He always wants anything I have.” He stared at me. “Maybe it’s why he goes after you.” Ethan closed his eyes. “He wanted Cathy, then Lynnette, and now you. While he already has a mis
~ Freya ~ It was night already, but Helena hadn’t arrived home yet. Immediately I called her. She didn’t pick up her phone. So, I texted her. ‘Sweetheart, where are you?’ Five minutes later, my phone rang—Helena. “Helena?” “Mom, sorry I forgot to call you.” “It’s okay, sweetie. Where are you?” “I’m with Ethan.” I frowned. “Didn’t you go with Constantine?” “It’s a long story, Mom. But I promise I’ll tell you tomorrow.” I took a deep breath. “Okay. Take care.” “Mom? I’m okay. Don’t worry.” “I’m glad you are okay, sweetheart, but a mother tends to be worried of her daughter.” “Oh, Mom ….” Then there was the sound of water. “Sorry, Mom, I’ll go to the bathroom first.” Then she said, “If I get married to Ethan, will it help you more so you won’t be worried about me?” “I think so. Why?” “Mom, we have been through a big thing today, and I realize I don’t want to live without him.” It was a scary moment in my life. I was happy for my daughter but also sad at the same time since I
I blinked my eyes to adjust to the sudden brightness. Lord Constantine stood in front of me. I disliked him because he was conceited. But hey, I couldn’t be picky with the one whose got a thick pocket. I bowed a little as the lord seemed to love it when I did it. “Good night, Lord Constantine. I brought your order.” “Excellent! Tie her hands and feet, then throw her into the bedroom.” Lord Constantine pointed to a room. “Yes, I’ll do it.” I walked back to my car and got the rope I needed. Later, I returned to the house, tying Freya’s hands and feet, then carrying her to the room as Lord Constantine said. I threw her on the bed and then I left the room. When I returned to the living room, Lord Constantine wasn’t there. I walked to the second room as the light was on. I eavesdropped there for a while. “Victoria, my dear, Freya, Helena’s mother, is in my hand already. I will lock her in the dungeon of my castle. Then it will be only a matter of time until Helena searches for her m
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