~August~“Come on. Quit pretending already. You should have grown past this by now. Why are you doing this to yourself?” Gray repeated his exact words, shocking me even more.Amidst the argument between the both of us, Bruce remained mute, his eyes unwavering and his anger boiling with intense anger.I could feel it from his gaze, how furious and upset he was at this point. I bet I'm as good as dead already. If Gray could be bold enough to do the same thing Zoe had done to me, then it only means one thing—Bruce would never spare me, not for any reason.The only intervention I could get at this point to stop him from unleashing mayhem on me is if Azalea could show up in the middle of this heat.But clearly, that's not possible. Azalea had left and left for good, and I doubt if she's going to return, especially when it's clear that she had left for her sanity.So apparently, all hope seems lost already. I suddenly gave up trying to prove myself right as it was no use anymore. Bruce tur
~Azalea~My eyes widened as I saw people approaching the house. They looked exactly like the palace guards. What could they be here for? My curiosity piqued when I saw August in their midst.I was enveloped with fear knowing that they were obviously here to search for me. I stayed still for a while, staring in their direction to confirm my suspicion.It was indeed August and those guards worked for Bruce. My stomach churned. There was obviously no need to waste more time further. These men were certainly up to no good, and I wouldn't sit back and let them capture me—one more time. I guess I had suffered enough. I couldn't even imagine myself returning back there to cohabit with them.Before they could get any closer to the door, I quickly made my way to father's special hideout—the underground which looked exactly like a marble floor.I bet no one would ever find out there's an opening there, let alone a hideout, unless they had seen it being opened before them.As soon as I climbed t
~Bruce~Azalea was smarter than I had ever imagined. How was it possible that she made it out of the house before our arrival? How else was I supposed to explain that she had some mysterious powers within her?I shot a glare at August, feeling my anger return back with its full force. Somehow, I still believed that he had a hand in whatever was happening. I was so sure that he had an idea where Azalea was, and that's the exact reason why I had made up my mind to come with him to this same place when he had mentioned it to be her house.But after a thorough search in the large building, it was confirmed that she wasn't anywhere around the building.Somehow, I could still perceive her scent, and that only meant she was close by, probably even watching us.Unfortunately, I wasn't in for any more searching at that point. The nighttime was quickly falling upon us, and if we eventually got caught up in the woods, it would only mean disaster as we might blindly step into some hidden traps si
~Azalea~I maintained a stoic gaze, leaning back in my seat as I fought back the sting of tears welling up in my eyes. Bruce's words had only ended up getting me emotional, but I couldn't afford to let out my emotions before him.Though in doubt, I still had this weird feeling that he was here for good. Everything about his presence got me suddenly drawn to him once again.But I wanted to be sure I wasn't making a mistake by returning back to him. I just hope I won't end up in regrets once again.A lump formed in my throat as I braced myself to face him. His warm hands holding deeply onto mine, was just the reassurance I needed to reconsider him.I guess this is the point where I have to tell him everything that had transpired between us—August and I. I wanted him to know every single thing, so that he would understand why I was being skeptical all this while. There was just something odd about him that made me choose to trust him once again, even though I had been betrayed by werewol
~August~Bruce returned to the palace, somewhat excited than he was when he had left earlier. It was strange and at the same time questionable because I could still remember how he had yelled at me, furious and troubled by Azalea's disappearance. What could be the reason for his sudden excitement this time?I had been turned into his personal slave, pending when Azalea finally returned. As he marched into the palace excitedly, I dropped the items I was cleaning with, approaching him to receive his bags as usual.But to my surprise, he hesitated, pushing me away from his side. His once excited face suddenly switched into a full-blown aggressive look.“Don't you dare!” He roared, shooting me a sidelong glare. He hissed and continued on his way towards his room, leaving me lost in thoughts.My eyes fluttered, my mind wandering off in thoughts. This was really strange of him. He was excited at first, but then everything suddenly turned sour when I offered to help with his bag.I soon wave
~Azalea~August let out a tight frown as soon as he saw me, but I paid no attention to him. He's obviously blaming himself right now, so there's obviously no point stretching things further.I wrapped my hands firmly around Bruce's, heading with him into the palace when August's voice brought us to an abrupt stop.I cringed when I heard him ask Bruce to fulfill his own part of the bargain by letting him out of the dungeon. That alone made me understand why he had visited my home earlier. No wonder he was so particular about finding me at all costs. My heart not only bled for the second time, I was also deeply disappointed in him.Hearing him speak, I just knew he was never interested in finding me for his own personal reasons, but that of the King instead. How could he?I shot him a sidelong glance as we approached the manor. I was certain he surely understood what that look meant, judging from the way he rolled his eyes and lowered his head. Guilt was written boldly all over his fa
~Azalea~I could hear Bruce's voice as he ran after me, but I didn't dare to stop. I didn't bother to stay back to hear what he had to say, because obviously, there was nothing he would say to me that could change the fact that there was someone else his parents wanted him to get married to.After all, he's the king and he deserves a more worthy Luna, compared to me who can't offer a single thing to him.I clearly understood where his mother was driving at. Elites were supposed to mingle with their fellow elites, and not lowlifes. But is it any of my fault that I don't belong in that category? Is it my fault that my father wasn't an influential Alpha?August's face turned green with excitement the moment he saw me racing out of the palace. I could tell he was laughing at me–mocking me, but I didn't let any of that get to me. He was only acting out of ignorance.I didn't stop running until I was back home—the only place where I was welcomed no matter what. But a lot of things about the
~Azalea~The strange man crashed on his knees, struggling to get up. When he eventually got to his feet, his mouth went wide open when he saw Bruce standing before him. “What?! King Bruce? I'm sorry I never knew she belonged to you.” He cried, his legs trembling vehemently.“Now you know buddy.” Bruce yelled, aiming at him one more time, but he didn't succeed as the man took to his heels, racing out of the door.Bruce hissed, his face burning with fury. He walked towards me, his eyes filled with compassion. “Are you alright?” He asked as he lifted me effortlessly off the floor.I winced, scared to my bones. What just happened here? I thought his mother was not in support of us, what exactly has he come here for?As much as I was thankful that he had saved me right on time, I still didn't want to risk my life trying to please him in any way. It was clear enough that his mother never liked me, and there was absolutely nothing anyone could do to change that.q“What do you want?” I asked
~Azalea~“I thought—” I said, staring at him quizzically. But father didn't grant me an opportunity to finish as he turned to sit beside August.“You said you had something to say to us.” He quizzed, his attention fully on August this time. I couldn't help but stand still, staring at them, confused.I could feel the tension rising in August's eyes as he struggled to speak. I had no idea what he was about to say, and it only made me more restless than ever.Before I knew what was happening, he dug his hand into mine, looking down at me. “Yes, I have something to say.” He acknowledged, and the air around me grew even more tense.What could he be up to this time?He got to his feet, still holding me firmly while his gaze traveled to where father was.“I… I would love to go with Azalea to my pack.” He said, his voice trembling. Father sat up, his gaze darkened. “I promise, I will make sure nothing happens to her. I just want her to help me achieve something in the pack, and I need your su
~Azalea~Thank goodness everything was gradually falling in place. It was surprising to know that August had also been reborn just like me. In no time, we'll both team together and destroy Gray's plans before he even thinks of launching them.When I arrived home, mom and dad wore a surprised look on their faces. “How did you two meet?” They asked as soon as I was seated, like they had been waiting for me to return.I stared at them, wondering where they were driving at. I registered my father's expression, and surprisingly, it wasn't as bad as in my past life.Father had never wanted me to do anything with any werewolf. When he saw August, he had attacked us, attempting to kill August in the process. But this time, there was a shocking difference in his countenance and reaction. The way he welcomed August… the way he discussed with him like they were old friends… the way he was so excited having him around. It was both surprising and unbelievable.I couldn't thank the moon goddess
~August~As soon as the men released the bullet, I fell with a loud thud, and the last thing I heard before my eyes went shut was Azalea's voice towering around me.In no time, my eyes fluttered open once again, but this time, I wasn't in the midst of Gray and his guards—I was back in the woods, groaning helplessly.My eyes reeled with disbelief. I've just been reborn?! How's that possible?I could vividly remember this particular day when I had killed a stranger who happened to Azalea's mother in my past life.I froze. This can't be!I suddenly began to get flashbacks on how Gray had betrayed and killed me in my past life. He had succeeded in taking everything from me, including my mate and my pack. But this time, I won't give him a chance. He'll definitely pay for everything he did to me.While I was still trying to piece out the whole scenario, I heard the rustling sound of leaves. That only implied one thing—someone was approaching.I fixed my gaze on the spot, curiosity taking t
~Azalea~I could see the eagerness in August's eyes. Obviously, he was expecting me to state my experiences back at Bruce's palace. But I honestly wasn't prepared to discuss any of that. The encounter was a cruel one, and speaking about it would only ignite the pain I had long struggled to bury off.I hesitated, my heart pounding. “Gray is a beast. That's all I can say now.” I muttered, holding back my tears from spilling.August leaned forward and cradled me in his arms, his touch warm and comforting. He offered me a deep smile, stroking my hair. “It's fine, Azalea. You're with me now.”While he was still speaking, the door burst open right before us. Before any of us could react, Gray stormed in with some other men. They were armed with guns, pointed directly at August and I.As soon as I noticed their presence, I ran off and hid behind August, shivering like I had just been struck by a jolt of electricity.Gray strode forward, his presence intimidating—choking. A mocking smile sp
~August~“Azalea?” I called out, still finding it difficult to believe my eyes. How come she's here all of a sudden when I had barely even stepped foot in the palace? “How…how's this even possible?”My voice was shaky now, showing just how confused I was. “Calm down, August. I'll tell you everything you need to know.” She muttered as she took my hand and led me towards the palace.When we were settled, she leaned close to me, her eyes both confusing and disturbing.I was getting hell sick of her silence already. “Can you say something already? Why the hell are you still quiet until now? You're keeping me in the dark.” “I understand, but you need to be patient. I'll definitely tell you everything you need to know.”“Then go on!” I blurted out, completely unconscious of my tone. “Go ahead and say something. I'm tired of this suspicious game you're trying to play.”Her eyes darkened and she leaned back, a tight frown on her face. “I heard everything that happened back there between you
~August~“Why does the king seem to despise you so much?” He asked, his eyes turning pale and concerning. It was as though he was reading my mind all along. This is exactly the same question I've been asking myself since Bruce suddenly started acting funny towards me. I could swear that I had no idea why he was that mean towards me.What was more surprising was the fact that he had now gotten close to Gray more than he was with me. It made me wonder how Gray possibly managed to maneuver his way into his life and make him get fond of him all of a sudden.Well, that's nothing to worry about anymore as it's obvious the deed has been done already and the only thing I should be worried about now is how to get my way back to Bruce's life.And now, with Henry asking me this question, my determination only grew. I shook my head, my voice low. “I also have no idea why he's acting that way. But I promise you, I'll make sure I get my way back by all means possible.”Henry froze. His eyes spelt
~August~ As we approached the palace, I already sighted Bruce from a distance. He was seated as usual in his manor, but this time, it seemed as though he was in the company of someone. The moment he saw me approaching, hauling Zoe behind me, he sprang up to his feet, his eyes burning with a raging anger. “What's going on here?” His voice rang out, fierce and enraged. Then he walked up to Zoe, accessing her carefully. His gaze spun to me, his face boiling with anger. “I demand an explanation for this. Why is she being dragged this way to my palace?” Just then, I heard a soft hum behind me. Turning back, my eyes reeled with disbelief the moment I saw Gray. He didn't look fine—not one bit. He looked like he was in duress. He kept his gaze ahead, acting blindly to my presence. “Gray?” I called out his name, but still no response. Worried, I released Zoe and crept up to him, hauling his clothes aggressively. “You must think you're wise huh? After rendering me useless with your mistre
~August~Henry let out an exaggerated laugh. “You're joking right now, aren't you?” He asked, somewhat drawn aback by what I had said. “Where do you intend to take her this time?”“Well, we'll find out tomorrow.” I remarked, sighing in resignation as I bent down to pull Zoe out of the car. The same way, I hauled her onto my shoulder, holding her legs firmly as I took her into my room. ~Next Morning She jolted awake with a startled snort, her eyes drifting off like she was daydreaming.“Where am I?” She choked out as she wiped her face with her palm. I couldn't help but laugh, clapping my hands at the same time to gain her attention. “Wakey wakey.” I teased, approaching her.I raised my face over hers, watching her with a victorious smile. “Surprised, aren't you?” I asked, shoving a strand of her hair gently to the side. She winced, her puffy eyes glaring at me with a heated intensity.“What am I doing here?” She sat up and began to access herself. Then she returned her gaze at me
~August~When the waiter went off to get the requested drinks, I stood up, taking an excuse to visit the restroom. “I'll be right back.” I said, offering Zoe a tight smile before I finally made my way out.I was already stepping out, going back to meet her when I felt a person's hand on my shoulder. Fear gripped me, and I shuddered, turning around slowly.But I was rather relieved when I saw the spy standing behind me.“What are you doing here?” I muffled under my breath, turning around to be sure no one was eavesdropping on us. I lowered my head, my voice barely a whisper. “Aren't you supposed to be there watching her every movement?”“Of course, yes. That's the exact reason why I'm here.” My eyes flashed with disbelief, his words echoing in my ear repeatedly. I nodded and leaned forward. “Okay tell me, why are you here?” “It's about Zoe.” He started, making my anxiety rise. “She… she has just drugged your drink. I don't know what she's up to but you have to act fast and smart.” A