~CODY~It was a celebration and it was all for Rain. It was his birthday and he was smiling and everyone was there, gathered in a joyous celebration. The atmosphere crackled with excitement, an energy that surged through the air. Everyone including those from school had gathered around to wish Rain a happy birthday and I couldn’t be happier.Everything that I have ever wanted was right in front of me. The screen in front of me was showing a news headline about Rain. Our pictures were pasted on the screen and they were announcing us being the royal alphas. It was not what I had expected to see. Everyone who was against us was smiling at us and it felt surreal that I had to pinch myself to make sure that I was not dreaming. Everywhere I looked, there were smiles, genuine and radiant, as friends, family, and our pack members came together to honor Rain.I was standing beside Rain smiling since the world had finally agreed to our bond. I grabbed his hand and rubbed it gently. Amid the jub
~RAIN~The persistent chime of the doorbell pulled me from a restless slumber. My eyelids fluttered open, the hazy fog of a night without much respite slowly lifting. I shifted slightly, glancing down to find Cody nestled against me, sleeping peacefully, his breathing rhythmic and calm.He had not been able to sleep all night and when he finally did, it was in my arms on the couch. Even when the bell continued to ring over and over again, he didn't wake up.Gently maneuvering out from under him, I lifted him carefully, cradling him in my arms as I walked up the stairs to our room. With delicate steps, I laid him down on the bed, adjusting the covers to ensure he remained snug and undisturbed. I kissed his forehead before walking down to the persistent ringing of the doorbell.I opened the door and realized that it was Isabella and walking behind her was Marcus. "Morning, Marcus, Isabella," I greeted them, rubbing the sleep from my eyes."Good afternoon," he greeted and waved at me.Af
~Rain~ "This place is so silent," I commented as we walked up a long, grand staircase. Even though I was speaking softly, I could hear my voice echoing up the stairs. Where was I? I had no idea because the last thing I remembered was seeing Tyler, Cody's cousin who bears an uncanny resemblance to Asher back in the werewolf realm and now, I had appeared here where I didn't even know. Servants were scattered about, too many to count. "Do you have a silent policy, or is this part of your tradition of not allowing your workers to talk?" I asked him. "For someone who should be resting, you seem to have a lot you want to talk about. Save that for tomorrow during the press conference; then, you shall be allowed to speak your mind as you wish," Cody replied. ''it will be the morning when i shall announce you as my mate!'' I scoffed. "Does the royal home have a silent policy, or am I missing something?" Cody stopped walking and looked down at me. "What do you mean?" he frowned at me. ''i
~CODY~If someone had told me I'd encounter someone bearing an uncanny resemblance to Asher from the werewolf realm, I would have dismissed it as foolish talk.Yet, there I was, intensely gazing at a person who mirrored him perfectly. Was I caught in a dream, or was this a mere figment of my imagination fueled by the belief that Asher was the one who leaked our audio on the internet?I couldn't decipher the truth, so I continued to fixate on him, standing alongside my cousin Tyler, whom I hadn't seen in years. The moment Asher's doppelgänger touched Rain and he promptly fainted, a sense of foreboding gripped me—I knew something was amiss.When Rain woke up and talked about a dream, I had thought that Gasin had visited us again but I was glad when he mentioned that he was pregnant for me in the dream. It felt funny and surreal and not what I had not expected that I would hear but it didn’t stop me from staring at him in shock because I had not expected that such dreams existed and so,
CODY~"What on earth is happening to you, Cody?" Rain's questions hit me the moment we stepped into the penthouse. I ignored him and headed towards the stairs. He followed, repeating the same question. "Cody, please respond. I need to know what's happening, and why you're giving me the silent treatment!"I chuckled but remained silent, walking past him and entering the bathroom. "Cody!" he called after me, but I shut the door in his face, staring at myself in the mirror.My reflection revealed dark bags under my eyes. I was burdened with worries, and on top of that, I feared the new boy, Caspian, might draw Rain away from me or that Gasin could ruin everything for us.I shouldn't be acting this way. Instead, I should draw closer to Rain and make the best of our time in the human realm, where no one knows about us. It was the perfect place to find happiness until the heat in the werewolf realm had died down. Instead of finding happiness, I was succumbing to jealousy."What the hell is
~Rain~I couldn't sleep a wink last night; my mind was consumed by thoughts of Cody. Did I make a mistake inviting Caspian or engaging in conversation with him? I spent the entire night brooding over this dilemma. We intended to keep a low profile, enjoying our time in the human realm away from werewolves, Lycans, and Gasin's issues. But here we were, in a conflict over someone I'd just met.I had hoped Cody would listen and understand that everything I did was for us. I envisioned a lovely dinner, but instead, we argued, and it seemed unlikely we'd reconcile. It was the first time Cody treated me with such disregard. Normally, our fights were swiftly followed by reconciliation, but now, the resolution seemed distant. I couldn't cancel plans with Caspian, yet Cody refused to hear me out.The next morning, I awoke to the sound of singing. Startled, I rushed downstairs to find Cody in the living room, acting as though nothing had happened. Unlike me, restless through the night, Cody app
~Rain~ "Do you still think he'll come?" Caspian asked for the umpteenth time about Cody. It had been hours since we started cooking and finished up, but Cody hadn't made an appearance, and he hadn't replied to any of my texts. Where are you? I'm worried, Cody, please reply. Cody, don't shut me out, please. The meal has been prepared, so please come back. "Rain," Caspian tapped me on the shoulder, and I turned to face him. "I'm sorry, and if this is about me, then I think I should apologize to Cody and..." I shook my head. "It's okay. I don't think you need to do that because it's all going to be good. We'll settle this, and I'll try to call him." "I should head back home now. My boyfriend texted me ten minutes ago, asking me to come back home." "Right," I stood up from the couch and walked him to the front door. "Thank you for helping me tonight, Caspian, and have a good night." He smiled at me, hugged me, and then waved before walking out of the penthouse. I heaved a dee
~CODY~ What have I done? Those were the questions plaguing my mind as I witnessed Rain walking out of the club. Disgust surged within me for having kissed another man, a betrayal even my Lycan despised."How can you be so stupid to have done something like that?" Ezra's voice resonated in my head, his growls echoing his disapproval. "You not only kissed someone else but ignored our mate!"I rubbed my forehead, the lingering effects of alcohol dissipating, allowing clarity to set in. My gaze shifted to the man I had kissed, who approached with a smug smile."Would you like to go for a second round?" he asked.I frowned, shaking my head firmly. "I don't want anything to do with you!" I snapped, pushing past him in my pursuit of Rain. Outside, Rain was nowhere in sight, and my attempts to call him went unanswered.What have I done? All I wanted was to make him jealous, but now, I found myself acting like a complete idiot in front of my mate. Was it jealousy or my misguided thoughts that
RainTwo years later,I frowned as I checked the watch in my hand for the time and hissed again. The plane should have landed, but it hadn't, which made me question why I had arrived two hours earlier. I had come when the sun was about to set, and now, it was dark, yet the plane showed no sign of landing.I shook my legs, stood up, and rubbed my hand on my forehead. I couldn't concentrate and only think about seeing him again after two months. That was the longest we had been away. He had gone on a royal prince's assignment, even though he was not the crown prince anymore. I should have gone with him, but I stayed back to finish some school projects, leading to our separation for two long months.I missed him so much, and even though we did video calls, chatted, and had phone calls, I still couldn't stop thinking about him, knowing that I was going to bed alone without his warm hands around my waist. Today was his birthday, and I had planned a massive surprise for him, which he would
~Cody~ Three weeks later,"Are you ready?" he asked, wrapping his arms around my waist."I've been waiting for this day all my life, and I'm happy that finally, I am going to see it happen with you." I turned around to face him and kissed him on the lips. The kiss was short, and I soon turned back to face the mirror. "What do you think the world will think about us, Rain?" I rubbed my face and adjusted my tie as I stared at myself in the mirror. This was it. I had made the decision, and there was no turning back. I made the decision myself when we arrived from the in-between because it was my decision, and I would never regret it.Today was the day I would reveal myself to the world, not just myself. I was also showing my mate for everyone to see."Everyone must accept us for what we are, Cody, and if they don't, we can always run away without caring about what anyone thinks. This is our time, and now that both our parents have agreed to it, who else can stop us from becoming what we
~Rain~As I released the arrow, my eyes followed it anxiously as it soared toward the source of the voice. The voice unleashed a scream, accompanied by growling, and a bright light emerged, revealing Gasin.Having envisioned Gasin as an ugly creature, I was surprised to find a beautiful red-haired woman. The only features distinguishing her as a goddess were a mark on her forehead and six fingers. This unique trait instilled a sense of fear in me, uncertain of what might unfold."You found the arrow of light!" she growled, placing her hand on the arrow in her heart. "You stupid boy!" Gasin pointed toward me, and the monstrous creatures ran from behind the Alpha King and Luna Queen, advancing on me.In the chaos, one of the creatures slashed across my chest, causing me to groan in pain. Before I could recover, another struck my back, forcing me to drop the bow from my hand."Cody!" I heard my name shouted. "What the hell are you doing!" Cody screamed. "Don't hurt him, please. He didn't
~Cody~I smiled brightly when I saw him heading towards me. He was here, which means he passed the test with me. ''Rain!" I shouted his name and rushed to hug him as soon as our eyes met. "I am glad we both made it," I chuckled and kissed his forehead. "I had thought that maybe something bad had happened, but here you are, smiling brightly at me. I am happy that we were able to work it out."Rain smiled and embraced me warmly, not letting go. "I had thought that something had happened to you, but I am happy that you are here, and there is nothing wrong with you," he muttered."Me too," I told him and sighed.A bright light suddenly appeared, breaking us apart, and from the bright light appeared a man dressed in a black robe with red patterns. The man's silver hair shone brightly as he approached us, carrying a powerful aura to behold."You both have succeeded, and I am proud of you," he said, bursting into laughter. "In all the years of being a master here, you are the first that woul
~Cody~The light. After the light appeared, everything changed, and I found myself in a room filled with diamonds. Rain was nowhere to be seen. It's like he was separated from me; no one needed to tell me that the test of desires had started.‘’You are weak!’’ A voice sounded behind me as I stood amid the diamonds, not taking another step because I had no idea where I was. ‘’Nobody wants you and Rain to be together. You are only a liability to him, and the sooner you realize this, the better.’’ The voice shouted, his voice resounding in the room.‘’Who are you?’’ I demanded to know the voice that sounded menacing and powerful enough to intimidate me. ‘’I won’t ask you again, who the hell are you!’’ I screamed back at the voice.‘’This is why you and Rain can never be together,’’ Caden shouted as he appeared before me. ‘’You are too weak, unable to defend the kingdom, and you caused the disappearance of our parents. Everything that is happening is all because of you. This is your fault
~Rain~ Finally, we were there, and it was the last phase, meaning that we would face Gasin sooner or later once we got what we wanted. That meant it would be the end of her. She wouldn’t bother us any longer, and everyone would be freed from her cruel rule. It also meant I could be together with Cody again without worrying about what others think about us."Are you ready?" I asked him. "This is the last place, and here, anything might happen. Promise me that you will return to me?" I asked, and he nodded in response, grabbing my shirt collar and pulling me into his arms."You also promised me that everything would be fine and you wouldn’t die in there?"I nodded in response, and he leaned in, kissing me quickly. I kissed him back, cut short by Teo, who had appeared from nowhere behind us. "I believed that you two are already done with your lovey-dovey moments," he laughed, and then his tone suddenly changed. "You also need to know that even though you might have promised yourself to
~CODY~ My eyes widened in shock as I watched him fall. ‘’Rain!’’ I shouted his name. It shouldn’t have to end this way, I thought. He didn’t have to sacrifice his life because of me, and now, he expected that I would be happy that he was gone. I could feel the rage building inside of me. It was just like the heat emanating from the boiling fire. I was angry at myself; it wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t fallen. ‘’Everything is because of me!’’ I screamed and hit my chest repeatedly. ‘’if only I had tried my best to convince him then…..’’ I let out another scream as I placed my hand on the ground, tears flooding my eyes. How was I even supposed to live without him by my side? He was selfish, that I believed. He wouldn’t have left me alone and fell to the fire if he were not selfish. He was a selfish man who only thought of himself and not others. If he was not selfish, he should have let me go instead; now, he was gone. ‘’Rain!’’ I leaned against the edge of the step and
~Rain~ ‘’watch where you put your feet!’’ I shouted to Cody as we started climbing the valley. It was hard even to walk perfectly because the steps were not straight, and that was not all; it was dark, and the only glint of light we could rely on was the light that had penetrated one of the holes in the valley's walls. It was challenging to walk perfectly, and holding onto the wall was our only support. ‘’soon, we will reach the other side,’’ Cody assured me and laughed. ‘’And then, we will return with the sword, and it will spell the end for Gasin.’’ I should have been laughing alongside him, but I didn’t find the urge to laugh because I thought about many things that could go wrong. I feared something dangerous might happen to us In the valley because Teo had mentioned something about a boiling valley, but I had not seen anything related. I was starting to get worried about what could go wrong. ‘’are you alright? You are not…..ah!’’ he screamed as he tripped and fell.
~Cody~ Countless hours of walking had left me exhausted and hungry, and despite the weariness, our limited time in the realm compelled me to push forward. I couldn't bear to be responsible for wasting precious time, especially knowing Rain would worry. As my legs trembled, they eventually gave way, and I found myself on the ground. "Cody!" Rain rushed over; concern etched across his face. "What's happening? Are you alright?" Gasping for breath, sweat streaming down my face, I shook my head. "I'm not doing well," I confessed, sighing heavily. "I..." Pausing, I noticed the worry in Rain's eyes. "I don't want to impede our progress, and now..." "Mortals," Teo interjected. "I wouldn't blame you if you're getting tired. After all, this is not your home. Don't worry; I'll get you something to eat, and there's a stream down there." He pointed in the right direction. "You can go there and drink some water. I'll fetch food for both of you." With that, he flew away. "Can you walk?