I've always thought love was a dangerous disadvantage. -Sherlock Sentiment is a chemical defect found in the losing side. -Sherlock Do I entice you? Do I speak you fair? Or, rather, do I not in plainest truth tell you, I do not, nor I cannot love you? (A Midsummer Night's Dream. 2.1.205)
Third Person POV"What are you going to do," Stephen, somewhat afraid to approach Alpha, "The cost of a falsehood is difficult to determine, just go get her back.""She needs time to calm down; she shouldn't need to see me right now." Augustine groaned, "I'll have Louis bring her back tomorrow, it looks like our wedding is going to happen soon, otherwise... Stephen, inform the males at the door to postponing today's meeting. I'm going to talk to the elders about the wedding." He stood up, adjusted his watch strap, and strode out.Only after the door closed did Stephen murmur, "I don't think Luna wants to marry you anymore," until the door had almost closed. "Another storm is coming. You said you wouldn't fall in love with her..."In the elders' meeting room.Raul remained silent for a while after learning that Augustine wanted to get married as soon as possible to finish the Luna Ceremony. He knew there was a rift in the relationship between Alpha and Luna, "Have you enquired about her
Keira POV"What's wrong with you, Keira? What took place?" Lynede surprisedly questioned me after noticing that I was drenched in rain and looking pale."Lynede! I..." I started to cry and I wasn't sure if the tears or the rain were falling on my face."Come in, but first let me get you a clean dress." Lynede pulled me inside the house. As soon as the door shut, isolating the sound of the pouring rain outside.I was crying so hard that I found it impossible to speak clearly. I sat on the couch in front of the window with a cup of hot chocolate in my hand, watching the never-ending downpour as Lynede silently dried my hair with a towel."Lynede, I might have to leave here.""What are you saying? You wanna leave our pack?" When Lynede overheard what I said, she knelt down and grabbed my hand tightly, asking, "What's happened?"I told Lynede everything while the occasional lightning strike made her face appear even paler."How could they hurt you like this? Louis really doesn't know ever
Keira POV "You're here, just like I knew you would be." It was the same as on the day of hunting&dancing, except that I say it this time rather than he did. "What are you doing here, it's time to go back." Augustine approached me and attempted to grasp my hand. When I took a step back, clearly he resented my refusal, as seen by the tightening of his sharp jaw. "I don't, Augustine. I only allowed you to find me this time; never again." I removed the earrings from my pocket. There we are again. This was the hill where he had given sinful earrings to me, and my heart mistakenly began to pound. "What are you doing?" The moment I flung them to the ground, his remarks were cut short, and I heard it fall to the ground at the same time as my heart, which had broken into a million pieces. "I'll return them to you in exchange for you returning my freedom." Despite Augustine's worried brow, I continued with a little stubbornness. "Freedom is the last thing a Luna like you should desi
Augustine POV I wondered whether I could have grabbed her if I had been able to escape Rhoda sooner after she leaped since everything I witnessed at that precise moment felt like it had been slowed down. "Griffin!" I allowed my wolf to almost immediately rush over, but when Griffin turned to face me with pathos in his eyes, it seemed as though I had just realized for the first time what it was like to have a broken heart—, it would feel like someone plowed my heart out alive right now, but my soul still kept bleeding. I'm not sure how I managed to escape Rhoda, but I felt like I was walking on a path of thorns as I made my way toward the edge. It was too agonizing. Perhaps Keira had seized a vine or something else as she waited for me to save her, and I moved quickly. But the more I drew near the cliff's brink, the more I became aware of what was ahead. My hands started shaking as soon as I realized what Griffin's eyes were saying. The ground was hidden by thick vegetation as
Third Person POV When the loud slap was heard, the office could hear the nails falling. Nobody knew what Augustine would do, the seconds appeared to be frozen in time as his ocean-blue eyes scrutinized Lyndede. The shadows of the trees outside the window were cast on the office carpet swaying everyone's heart. "For the sake of Keira, I'll let you off the hook." Augustine said after taking a big breath. Looking at Dylan next to him, he knew that Dylan liked Keira. So, he ordered Stephen to call Dylan to leave that day at PARK café and sent Dylan to bring firewood to the woodshed on hunting day. How could he give a single chance to the male who coveted his mate? "Guards, take them both out." His majestic voice made people shudder. The two males immediately pushed the door in. "Do you believe a single smack is sufficient, Augustine? More than that, you owe Keira!" After being halted by the guards, Lynede struggled and yelled as she attempted to rush over and punch Alpha. "Don
Keira POV5 years ago.My family—my father, mother, brother, and I, we cherished one another. In my mind, at least, my parents would live with my brother and me for a very long time, but that was the day that everything went wrong. When my brother stole cheese or snacks to share with me, my mother always shook her head and told my father, who had just returned from the union. He would then tug our cheeks and pretended to be upset before kissing us. My mother prepared dinner before twilight and waited for my father to get home. The most enjoyable times were then.For a time, my father was very busy. He took great responsibility for our pack and vowed to defend it to the bitter end. I worried about him on the days when he left early and came home late. I would constantly lie in bed looking out the window, expecting to see his figure come into view. If he did, I would run down the stairs and give him a warm greeting. I occasionally look at the skies at night and wonder if my father is sa
Keira POV My mother obstructed me and sobbed, "Keep in mind what I'm about to say, Keira, if I don't return. Louis' biological father is that male, and he is a Rogue. He threatened to take Louis from us, which will undoubtedly ruin him because Louis might be a Bet... Promise me that you won't ever tell Louis. I want him to be happy, and I want you to be happy since you are both our loving children. Keira, I'm sorry about the telescope." Perhaps I was in a state of fear at the moment, or maybe everyone pushes their limits occasionally. I remembered all my mom said. I continued to keep my eyes fixed on her back as she ran away while I tried to remember what had happened. I can't remember how long I waited while hiding in the bushes, but eventually my legs grew numb, and I suddenly sank down on the ground. Though I had some hope, the more I waited, the more desperate I felt. Perhaps I already knew that my parents wouldn't be returning anytime. Is it the end of the world? I have
Third Person POV Louis suddenly collapsed to his knees on the carpet, buried his head in his hands, and his vision gradually became foggy. He had no idea that her withholding the truth from him was done so to keep Louis safe. But he had mistreated Keira for five years in a terrible and unfair manner! And he had always felt that what he was doing was right. Even though his palm hurt from repeatedly striking the ground with a clenched fist, it was nothing compared to the pain in his heart. Being nurtured by his parents as if he were their own son, he felt ashamed of himself and unable to forgive himself. They would be disappointed in him for becoming a selfish, foolish, and cold-blooded male if they were still around. "Stop doing this, Louis! Keira doesn't want to see you like this either." Stephen grabbed his hands to halt this self-inflicted behavior. "It's all my fault, Keira, I'm sorry." With hollow eyes, Louis murmured. "Be sensible! How can you find Keira in this condition whil