That took a turn. What will you think will happen in the next chapter?
KEILAHI opened my mouth to argue, but no sound came out. I would understand if he was still mad, but this is the last thing I expected from him. “You don’t have to go back to the Belmont kingdom,” he added. “You can stay here, in your room, and live comfortably in the kingdom.”“Our room, you mean?” I asked. He sighed. “Your room. I’ll move out in the meantime. I’ll stay in the room next to this office.”I pursed my lips together to keep my tears at bay. “But…why?” I asked in a defeated voice. “II thought—I thought everything was going well.”I heard him stand up from his seat. “You lied to me,” he said. “You told me that you had met your mate, but you didn’t bother to tell me that it was Miles, my own cousin. How could you leave out such information?”“I didn’t mean to,” I muttered under my breath. “I was going to tell you,” I honestly said. “When?” he asked. “After you kissed him?”“I didn’t kiss him!” I exclaimed, my voice getting louder. “Then, what did I see?” He asked, his
KEILAHI jolted awake from my sleep when Enzo's voice echoed in my mind. It has been a week since we called off the wedding, and the news has spread pretty quickly around the kingdom. Queen Noelle was the most devasted out of all, and she had asked me the reason why, but I just laughed it off and said that it wasn't the right time for us. I also haven't seen Enzo for the past week. According to Naomi, he still locks himself up in his office every day. I heard that he's also been shifting quite often these days, just running around the forest of the kingdom. I sighed and sat up from my bed. Yet another sleepless night. I don't know what I look like at the moment, but I feel like my under eyes must have gotten really dark, considering I haven't slept well for the past two days. I put on my jacket and walked out of my room. I decided to go to the garden to get some fresh air. This has been my go-to spot when I need to calm myself down. I sat down on the familiar bench and closed m
KEILAH Today was one of the days when I just wanted to hide and escape. "Do I really have to attend?" I asked, holding onto Naomi's wrist as she tried to drag me out of my room. "Yes!" she exclaimed. "Everyone in the family is expected to attend this lunch," she said. "It's one of our monthly traditions." "I'm not even a part of your family," I muttered under my breath, "Don't say that," she snapped. "You're my sister now, even if my stupid brother cut off your guys' engagement." "All the more reason why I don't want to attend!" I exclaimed. "Enzo's going to be there. I haven't seen him the entire week." "Well, technically, you can't really see him." I stopped in my tracks and crossed my arms in front of my chest. "Naomi," I deadpanned. "Sorry," she chuckled. "Bad joke. But, still! Aren't you excited to meet him again, at least? The two of you have been so miserable without each other's presence for the past few days." "That's because I am," I said. "And I'm not ready to fac
KEILAH"One, two, three..."I put all my strength into hauling Enzo up in my bed. It wasn't an easy task at all. He was a 170-pound Alpha with pure muscle, while I basically had noodles for arms and non-existent lower body strength.I sighed in relief when I was finally able to pull him to my bed. "Oof," I exclaimed when he suddenly pulled me toward him, causing me to plop down his chest. He wrapped me in a warm hug, enclosing his arms around my torso. "Keilah...Keilah," he continued muttering under his breath. I would normally enjoy having him call my name, especially since we haven't been in each other's presence for more than two weeks, but with his iron grip around my body, I couldn't really breathe properly. "Wait," I said, placing my hands on his chest and using my entire strength to place a gap in between the two of us. He clicked his tongue. "Why are you pushing me away?" he asked, his voice still slurred. "Don't you love me anymore?"I shook my head and let out a sigh.
SKYE"I feel so sad," I said, leaning back against the couch as I fiddled with my fingers. "Why?" Matthew asked. "Have I done something wrong?"Well, he's definitely one of the reasons why my heart is so uneasy these days. Ever since he told me that we should stick to being "friends," my heart has been hurting more than usual. It didn't feel as painful as trying to be sold by your parents to a prostitute's house, but it's still pretty painful—like a dull ache in my heart. It also doesn't help the fact that he still treats me so lovingly when the two of us are just "friends."Emphasis on the "friends," since he hasn't failed to remind me ever since. "Come on," he said, nudging my shoulder, the action sending warmth through my spine. "Tell me the reason, then. We're good friends, right?"And speak of the devil. There it is! His daily reminder that the two of us are just friends.However, just as much as he makes me crazy, he's not the reason for my main concern these days. "It's n
Trigger Warning: This chapter contains mature sexual content. Read at your own discretion. SKYE I watched in fascination as Matthew looked at me with so much hunger in his eyes. Ever since we established just being "friends," the little innocent kisses we shared have halted and dialed down to mere hugs. I'm not going to lie and say I don't miss them. Because frankly, I do. I was hit by his scent moments later—Matthew's unique scent of mint and lavender was there, a bit overbearing on the nose. And I knew that it wouldn't take long before my pheromones were released to mingle with his scent. I sat up from my bed and covered my body with the blanket—in hopes of hiding the redness of my body as well as masking my overly-sweet scent. "How are you feeling?" I asked in a wary voice. "Are you really in your rut?" He closed his eyes and nodded his head as if he was in pain. "It came earlier than expected," he said, biting his lip. I kept my eyes on his lips as I asked him the ne
MATTHEW “Woah,” Enzo said. “You look like you had a good night.”I smiled as I remembered what happened last night—the way Skye moaned my name in bed. He grimaced and took a step away from me. “You reek of sex. Go get a fucking shower or something.”I smelled my shirt and shrugged my shoulders. “I smell fine,” I said. “You’re just bitter that you haven’t gotten laid in two weeks.”He rolled his eyes and started playing with the buttons on his shirt, not bothering to respond to my statement. I pursed my lips together since I wondered if I had gone to far. I know that it’s just a joke, but Keilah’s and Enzo’s relationship these past weeks have been nothing but rocky.I was about to apologize when he averted the topic. “Who did you even fuck last night?” he asked. I smiled sheepishly and didn’t dare speak.“It’s Skye, isn’t it?” he asked, causing me to release a breath I didn’t even know I was holding.“Fuck, man,” he said. “I thought you two were taking it slow.”“I know,” I mutte
KEILAHTwo more days have passed since Enzo and I argued, and Miles has been pestering me non-stop ever since.I can’t say that I enjoy having him near, but he’s doing a good job of distracting me from my feelings for Enzo. He’s also been acting stranger since the two of us talked in the garden. I bared my weaknesses and cried on his shoulder, which I’m starting to regret since he has become clingier after the said incident. Moreover, he's also begun acting weirder...almost sweeter and kinder? But I don't want to dwell on it anymore since I already have a lot on my mind. Another person who has been acting strange for the past two days is Skye. Every time she comes to my room, she smells like Matthew. And I know that they are quite close, but his scent is too strong on her that it’s already too unusual. I’ve tried asking her about it, but she evades my questions every time. I think I have a hunch about what’s happening, but I didn’t bring it up. If what I’m thinking is right, th
KEILAH After the intimate wedding with just a few people in the church, we were finally holding our grand wedding to which every person in the entire kingdom was invited. "You ready?" Enzo asked right by my side. I glanced at him and saw how dashing he looked in his suit. The formal ceremony just ended, so we were getting changed to join the banquet. AN"You look handsome," I said as I looked him up and down. "And you look beautiful," he said, standing beside me and wrapping his arm around my waist. We were currently on the balcony of our room, looking down at the people who were having fun. "I've never seen the kingdom so lively," I said, smiling as the sound of music pumped up. "Me too," he said. "I think they're genuinely happy that the two of us had already tied the knot." I smiled and nodded my head. "I'm glad that they accept me." "Of course, they would," he said, placing a kiss on my forehead. "They're getting a new and wonderful queen. Who wouldn't be happy?" I sco
KEILAHI couldn't stop looking at him. I knew that he was handsome based on what I had heard from other people. But nothing could have prepared me for the first time I saw him in the church. My vision is still pretty blurry, so I wasn't able to see him right away. But when I got to the altar and met with him face-to-face, I felt my breath get taken away. My eyes trailed down from his forehead down to his chin, ever-so-lightly tracing it with my index finger. Everything just feels so surreal right now. He chuckled as he felt the ticklish sensation on his skin. "Baby, how long are you going to be staring at me?" he asked in an amused tone. I smiled and laid down on top of him, having a much closer view of his face. "As much as I'd like," I cheekily said. "Why?" he asked, placing his arms underneath his head. "Am I handsome?""The most handsome," I muttered under my breath. "You're so handsome, baby."I watched his cheeks redden in embarrassment, causing me to point at him. "O
ENZO "Fuck," I cursed, pacing back and forth in my room as I waited for Naomi to call me to go to the church. Matthew glanced at me and chuckled loudly. "Why are you so nervous?" Matthew asked. "I thought you've been waiting for this for such a long time?" "That's why I'm so nervous," I said. "It's been so fucking long since I've wanted this." "Then you should be more excited," he said. "You should save your nervousness for when the two of you get a divorce or something." I glared at him. "Douche," I said. "Just imagine marrying the girl of your dreams. Imagine marrying Skye." "Oh, shit," he cursed. "You're right. I'm nervous just thinking about it.” I rolled my eyes. "Don't bring up the topic about divorce again," I said. "Right," he said. "Sorry, man. What do you want me to do, then? Do you want a hug or something?" he asked, standing up from his seat. I placed my hand on his chest and pushed him away. "Now, don't make this weird. Just stay there while we're waiti
SKYE "Skye," he said, letting go of the guitar and giving it to Mark. Mark gave me a thumbs-up while I remained confused about everything that was happening. "Where were you going?" he asked. "I—I," I stammered to get my words out. "Relax," he chuckled. "Why are you here right now?" I asked after much struggle. "What do you mean?" he asked in an amused voice. "Where am I supposed to be right now?" "With her," I softly said, gesturing toward Summer, who still appeared to be in shock. "Why would I be with her?" he asked. I looked at him with disbelief and shrugged my shoulders. "I don't know—maybe because the two of you are mates or something," I said in a sarcastic tone. "And does that mean anything when you're the one I love?" "Of course, it means something—wait, what," I said when I finally deciphered his words. The crowd cheered while Matthew stepped closer to me. "I said," he said, holding onto my hands. "You're the one that I love. I'm sorry for not realizing it soon
KEILAH I was afraid to open my eyes. It was two days left until the day of the wedding, and with each passing day, my hope gets shattered to pieces every time I opened my eyes. The doctor predicted that I would already have my vision at this time, but still, with no luck. I finally opened my eyes and held my breath, wanting to see how the light shone upon our room today. "Baby?" Enzo said when he noticed me fidgeting. "Any luck today?" he asked. I pursed my lips together and shook my head. Darkness. That's still all I could see. He let out a sigh before I felt him wrap his arms around me. "It's okay, baby," he said. "Give yourself more time, huh?" "How long?" I impatiently asked. "We'll get married in two days, Enzo," I said. "The wedding doesn't have to be your deadline, Keilah," he assured. "If you want, we can postpone the wedding and have it when you can already see—" "No," I quickly shook my head and wrapped my arms around his torso. Our wedding is alread
SKYEI opened my eyes and was immediately met with sighs of relief.“Oh, thank god,” Naomi exclaimed. “You finally woke up! I thought you freaking died or something!”I rubbed my eyes awake and looked around the unfamiliar surroundings.“Where are we?” I asked. As of now, Mark, Matthew, Naomi, and Summer were in the room.“We’re in the lounge inside the church,” Mark said. “One of the priests is also a practicing doctor, and he told us that you’ll be fine and that you didn’t hit your head much.”I sat up from the bed, and Mark gently guided me. “What even happened?” Naomi asked. “One moment, you were on the ladder, and the next moment, you were already toppling off. You should have left the others to do the job.”I made eye contact with Summer, and she immediately evaded my eyes. I scowled and nodded my head toward her.“Ask her,” I passively said, still upset by her carelessness.They all turned their attention toward her. Naomi frowned. “What did you do?” she asked in a threateni
KEILAH I felt my heart drop. I already had my suspicions—back when I met Miles once again. He didn't deny it nor confirm it, so I was already preparing myself in case he had already met his mate. I tilted my head to the side in confusion. "Had?" I asked. "Yes," he muttered under his breath. "I had a mate. I hope you're not mad that I didn't tell you right away." Of course, I'm disappointed that he didn't tell me about his mate, but I was more curious about what he meant by he "had" a mate."Where is she right now?" I asked. He let out a deep sigh. "She's not here anymore." I frowned. "She died," he added, causing me to let out a small gasp. "Enzo," I softly said his name. "It's okay," he said. "I'm really okay now. I wasn't for a long time, but everything changed when I met you. I thought I couldn't love another person as much as I loved her, but then you came. You changed everything for me." I held onto his hand and gave it a tight squeeze, all the disappointmen
SKYE "I don't mind," Mark said, pulling me closer to him. I clicked my tongue and gently pushed him away. "Don't listen to her, Mark. She's just spouting nonsense," I said. "But I really don't mind accompanying you to the wedding. I think it'll be fun," he said. "That is—if I'm invited to the wedding." "Of course, you are!" Naomi exclaimed. "Any good friend of Skye's is our friend too." "Don't you think you need to consult this with Keilah and Enzo?" Matthew asked. Naomi clicked her tongue. "Oh, don't be ridiculous. I'm the wedding planner," she said. Summer cleared her throat. "The final guest list has already been decided," she said. "And who decided that?" Naomi raised her eyebrows. Summer smiled. "Me. After all, I am the wedding planner that Queen Noelle had hired. If Skye wants a date, then she could find someone from the guest list." "Fine," Naomi smirked. "How about Matthew, then?" she asked in a cheeky voice. "Would it be alright if you took Skye to the weddi
SKYE“I’m finally back, bitches,” I heard someone say as the front door opened.I chuckled when I saw a familiar face.I stood up from the couch and walked toward her. “Naomi,” I said, opening my arms to greet her with a hug. “I’m glad that you’re back.”“Me too, honey,” she said. “I couldn’t enjoy my vacation at all since I was so busy worrying about the wedding.”I looked behind her and frowned. “Where are the others?”“They decided to stay,” she said. “Those bastards liked the trip so much, so they opted to complete their stay there. I’m staying here, though. I still need to meet the girl that replaced me.”“Shh,” I said and held onto her hand since Summer and Matthew were literally just sitting behind us.She frowned and turned to the side so she could see.“Is that her?” she asked with raised eyebrows. “Yeah,” I muttered under my breath.She observed her with narrowed eyes before shaking her head.“I don’t like her already.”I sighed in relief. Summer gives off a really good i