Lucian’s POVI couldn't help but feel frustrated by Calla's stubbornness. I had tried everything I could think of to convince her to accept our mate bond, but it seemed like nothing was working.I had even gone as far as to pamper her, hoping that it would soften her heart towards me, but it seemed like that was a futile effort. Calla remained as stubborn as ever.As we sat in silence, eating our breakfast, I couldn't help but feel a sense of hopelessness. I didn't want to give up on Calla, but it seemed like there was no other way.I had promised myself that I would do everything in my power to make her mine, but it seemed like she had other ideas. Her rejection of our mate bond stung, but I refused to let it bring me down.I needed to find a way to make Calla see that we were meant to be together, that she was my soulmate, and that nothing would change that.“Calla,” I said, breaking the silence. “I know you don't want to talk about the mate bond, but I need you to hear me out.”Cal
Calla’s POVThe sun had fully set, and darkness took over from there. Only the lights from streetlights cut through its thick blanket, I stood by the side of the road, waiting for a cab to drive by.I stood there for about 10 minutes but there was no sign of any vehicle coming my way. Most of the people that were in the park came with their cars, and the rest that did not drive moved on their feet to their destination.I saw no need waiting so I joined the others who were going in my direction. I will turn back occasionally to see if a cab is coming.One by one, our group number began to dwindle as people diverted to other roads, at crossroads or their houses not too far from the main road.At the end, I was the only one left and fear began to creep into me. So, I increased my pace and walked faster.I walked alone in the dark of the night, the cool breeze sending chills down my spine.I felt someone watching me. The hair on the back of my neck stood up. I turned around, but no one wa
Calla’s POVThe sounds of people chattering made me open my eyes.I slowly opened my eyes, feeling a dull ache all over my body. My head was pounding, and my vision was blurry.I groaned, trying to move my arms and legs, but they felt heavy and weak.It took me a few seconds to realize that I was lying in a hospital bed."Where am I?" I called out weakly. "What happened?"A maid rushed to my bedside, a concerned expression on her face. "You're in the private clinic of the pack mansion, Miss Calla," she said. "You were brought here three days ago by Alpha Lucian."My eyes widened in surprise. Three days? I couldn't believe that I had been out for so long. I tried to recall what had happened, but my mind was foggy."Lucian?" I repeated, confused. "What about him?""He's been here every day since you arrived," the maid said with a smile. "He's been very worried about you."As if on cue, Lucian walked into the room, holding the big teddy bear that I had won at the amusement park. I smiled
Calla’s POVIn the early hours of the morning, the maids attached to me came to do their jobs. I moved to the bathroom and simply walked into the luxury bath that the maids had prepared for me. The perfumed water was warm and inviting, and I felt my muscles begin to relax as I sank into the pool.The maids were gentle and efficient, carefully washing my hair and scrubbing my skin until I felt completely clean. They even brought me a glass of wine to sip on while I soaked, and I closed my eyes and savoured the taste.As the maids finished up and helped me out of the bath, I felt refreshed and rejuvenated.I sat in front of my vanity mirror, I watched as my maids meticulously brushed and styled my hair, applying just the right amount of hairspray to ensure that each strand remained in place.As they finished up with my hair, they moved onto my makeup, carefully selecting each shade to compliment my features. I watched as they applied foundation, blush, and lipstick, skilfully accentuati
Lucian’s POVI watched as Calla stormed out of my study room in anger, her words still ringing in my ears. She had pricked my pride by refusing to answer my questions about Axel, and her statement about never being my mate had only served to fuel my anger further. How dare she speak to me like that?I tried to convince myself that I didn't care about her opinion, that I didn't want her as my mate anyway, but the truth was that her words stung. I couldn't shake the feeling that I had somehow offended her, but I couldn't bring myself to apologize. My cold exterior was all I had to protect myself from the pain of rejection.As I sat there alone in my study, I couldn't help but wonder why I felt so strongly about Calla. She was just another member of my pack, nothing more. And yet, something about her stirred a longing within me that I couldn't ignore.But for now, I would push those feelings aside and focus on the matter at hand. I couldn't let Calla's defiance go unpunished.My mind was
Lucian's POV"I still don't get you, Lucian," Calla's face furrowed, her eyes obviously searching my face for answers. "What are you apologizing for?"She needed answers, I had them but how to put them was the problem. I had no straight reason for apologizing but I did it anyway."Can we take a walk?" I diverted from the main issue at hand to another. "If you don't mind."Calla only shrugged her shoulders and began to move together with me.As we walked through the large garden of the mansion house, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful it was. The flowers were in full bloom, and the trees provided ample shade from the bright sun. Calla seemed to be enjoying the scenery as well, as her face lit up with every new flower we passed."I love this garden," she said, her voice filled with wonder. "It's so peaceful here."I smiled at her, happy to see her enjoying herself. "I'm glad you like it," I replied.We continued to walk in silence for a few moments, just enjoying the beauty aroun
Lucian's POV"Wow..." Calla never ceased to surprise me and throw me off balance. I watched her gentle swaying figure move away from. My legs felt wobbly so I scanned the area for suitable place to sit and process what had happened.I had forced and brought down myself to the point I had to beg a woman for forgiveness, for something I should have done naturally. But after I had humiliated myself that much, she still want to prove hard to get?The reasoning was as painful than the physical rejection, This is not supposed to happen.I had a lot of pleasure mistresses at my beck and call, and women who would voluntarily crawl in my bed, as least to touch me my hair. But here was a random naive girl wanting to make a fool of me.I had to put all that aside and strive to make her my mate, the woman I want to give love to and cherish. Instead she has this line of a constant and annoying speech. "I can never," She even added ever. "Ever be your mate."No pain ever comes close to the pain of
Calla's POVAll I did was sleep, wake, eat, then repeat the same routine because there was nothing for me to do at that period. Everything seemed peaceful but awfully boring especially when Stephanie travelled out of town to see her parents.These thoughts brought this heavy feeling of homesickness into me but I remembered that I wasn't welcomed back home. Every night, my heart will bleed and clench when I think of home.I always wished I could turn back of the clock but it was only a mere wish that nobody would grant.One afternoon, my peaceful sleep was disturbed by constant knocking on my room door. At first, I pretended not to hear it but it annoyingly increased that I had to groan and yell."Who the f*ck is it?" I hated being disturbed.Without even seeking for my permission, the maids entered my room without alarm. They opened the windows to let the light in, then they stood in a line in front of my bed.I looked at them in puzzlement wondering what all this was about."What is