Chapter 77_______________**Dorian's POV…To spend a whole month with Daciana seemed like a dream come true for me—meanwhile I was busy contemplating how to grow closer to her, the moon goddess had already destined this trip.Ha!Situations like this get me all fuzzy and happy. I observed after the announcement of the ceremony, she didn't quite pay attention in the meeting anymore—judging from how she trembled I could tell she was afraid and a bit nervous.Afraid about what exactly?; falling in love with me? I smirked triumphantly at the thought of that—she will be mine, and that fact is inevitable. “And that is all. We appreciate your time!” the elders bowed before standing up.Instantly, she stood up and rushed through the door. I decided to follow her.Her movements were pretty fast as she ran through the hallway. I had to increase my pace just to catch up with her, and when I did, I held her firmly by the arm. Daciana swerved swiftly as she yanked it away from my grip.“You kno
Chapter 78________________**Daciana's POV….Openly, I would have loved to kick this f***** in the balls for kissing my hand. But….once I turned my head slowly to glance at Dorian, I noticed the outraged look on his face—he was doing an impressive job of hiding it. Then again, it's pretty evident how furious he is.“It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance once more” Henry or whatever his name was said. I took my attention back to him and withdrew my hand before letting out a fake smile. “The feeling is mutual” I replied, the pretense laced in my tone was pretty evident, but he ignored it.“And I assume this is your beta?_ Henry snorted, almost glaring at Dorian. “Yeah,” Dorian replied simply from behind and I almost gasped at his lack of courtesy.Henry appeared a bit displeased, but he quickly concealed his emotions.“I assume you are going to take us to our room, are you?” I asked, getting a bit irritated as a lingered around us. Before he attempted to reply, maids came scurr
Chapter 79_________________**Writer's POV…“What the f*** was I even thinking?” he hushed huskily, his bright eyes fixed solidly on the beautiful moon. The chirping of the insects, the hooting of the owls, and the mild breeze gave him solace—they reassured him things were going to be someday. That had been his initial belief when he found out he had a mate, but recently, he has begun to realize he was living in a fool's Paradise—An illusion that he forced himself to create.“I'm such a fool” This time he added a bitter chuckle, his right hand swaying the pebble at the river.Dorian watched expressionlessly as the pebble skipped skillfully on the river's surface.The pebble eventually sank and he sighed. After his unwholesome conversation with Daciana, he came out to have some fresh air.Moreover, he was fortunate to come across a river after wandering around. It's getting late, yet he can't bring himself to return.Why should he, though? There's nothing more than pain and hurt awa
Chapter 80_________________**Dorian's POV…Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think of running into Ashina again—I mean after all we went too just to save her life, she openly came to me when Daciana's present. Like, is she fucking' crazy or what?Honestly, I did wish to hug her back since I also missed her, but right now isn't the time—the situation is already so awkward for me.So, I pulled her away from the hug and her eyes displayed sadness and hurt—I don't want to hurt her or seem offensive, but she should at least consider the situation we are in.“What's the matter?” she asked childishly, and I scowled at her. “Ashina I'm so glad to see you,” I said pulling up a large smile. She pouted as always before yanking her arms away from my hold.“I don't think you are because….”“Hello there!” That cold and senile voice broke into her statement, getting Ashina to glance at the speaker. I had expected to see a bit of fear in her eyes, but instead, Ashina grinned widely. “Well, if
Chapter 81_________________**Daciana's POV…Silence….We spent a couple of silence staring into each other's stares—mine locked gaping at his pained-filled eyes.Sincerely, I have never seen anyone appear so hurt and heartbroken in all my existence. And strangely enough, I can't help but feel terrible. Why is this happening to me? What the hell is this unknown and fuzzy feeling in my chest?“Aren't you going to say anything? Just f****** say it. You've already done cruel things to me, so there is nothing or little you can do to shatter my soul” His voice was a bit cracking and his breaths were unsteady. My inner ego badly wanted to take the best of me, but for some reason, my mouth refused to part—why the fūck am I feeling so darn guilty?“I..... Sincerely want you to stop talking” I managed to say in a whisper, and he growled ruthlessly at me. “Then why don't you cast a spell to shut me up? Isn't that what you are best at? Casting spells to cause people pain and suffering, huh!”
Chapter 82__________________**Writer's POV….“Kaden!”“Hey, Kaden….!”“Get your fucking ass up already” The constant banging on the door had gotten Kaden springing up angrily. With gritted teeth, he stole a sharp gaze at the wall clock and got even more furious when he found out it was still early.It's not even up to 9 a.m. yet Caddel's interrupting his sleep. Marching towards the door, he pulled the doorknob backward and came in contact with Caddel, who was looking nonchalant.“Is something wrong with your head?” Kaden asked in a low and angry growl. Caddel rolled his eyes nastily before he unexpectedly flicked Kaden's forehead.“Dude the fuck!” Kaden gushed angrily. “Stop yelling; you'll wake everyone else up” Caddel hushed, intentionally getting Kaden more vexed.“I swear by the goddess I'll feed your organs to vultures” Kaden barked, his anger indescribable. “Eish. There's no need for you to yell, Kaden. Look, I came here to get your ass to the field. Have you seriously forgo
Chapter 83_________________**Dorian's POV…Approximately it has been a couple of days since we came to the ceremony. To be frank, I don't want to be here anymore after what occurred during the banquet.I mean, what essence is there in staying here with Daciana when the only thing she knows how to do best is hurt my feelings? — having thought deeply about it, I think it's time I stop trying to be a lover boy and ignore the fact that we're mates.She is never going to accept me, so I might as well stop trying to. Presently I was in the little yet spacious gym working out; since the break of dawn, I am yet to see Daciana, and frankly, I don't quite care.But my pesky wolf wouldn't align with my thoughts. ‘Can you fucking go quiet already?’ I had grown tired of his nagging and yelled.‘Not until you stop acting like a little b**** and pursue your mate. You know something, Dorian, you're acting quite inconsiderate’.‘The f*** do you mean? I'm acting inconsiderate? Ha! Don't make me lau
Chapter 84_________________**Daciana's POV…Sigh, aren't I a fool? I mean, I feel like the very incarnation of the word foolish!Just why did I even get my ass up from that couch in the first place? What was I even thinking? That'll he's always alone in the garden - fuck, now that I'm thinking more critically about it, it made absolute sense why Ashina is with him?Back then, she had a massive crush on him—definitely, her feelings for him haven't changed. But I recognized the fact that we're now mates.Dorian's yet to tell, isn't he? Might it be he's ashamed or…?“Daciana?” Dorian gasped shockingly, his eyes revealed how bashful he was about my presence. Wearing an emotionless countenance, I turned my back to leave—there's nothing for me to do here.I should even be apologizing for interrupting his conversation with Ashing. “What is she doing here?” Ashina muttered under her breath, the glare she kept sending my way portrayed how irritated she was.Omg. What a bitch! “Pardon me” I