Seraphine’s Point of View“Does anyone fancy hanging out at the tree house?” Luster asked once classes were dismissed.Leilani immediately perked up. “Me! Let’s finish our homework there!”The two of them turned to Cassius and I, waiting for our response. I shrugged. “I don’t mind. We can also clean the place up and repair some things, if you’re up to it.”“Oh! Right! Right! So we can have proper sleepovers there!”Luster chuckled. “I didn’t think of that.”“I won’t clean that place,” Cassius said. “I don’t even clean in our house.”“Then don’t come,” I drawled.It earned his infamous glare, which did nothing to faze me. He’s aware of it as well, but it just became a habit to him whenever he gets annoyed at me, so I didn’t mind.In the end, we agreed to meet up in our house. I invited them over for a quick snack before we went to the tree house. My parents, especially my father, happily provided us with extra snacks to bring which my friends happily accepted. “Your parents are great
Cassius’ Point of View“You’re not going to meet Wildfrost?” George asked me once I settled myself on my usual seat in the dining area.I cocked an eyebrow at his direction, shooting him a questioning look. “No? Is there any reason why...”He shakes his head before I can even finish my question. “No reason at all.” Then he returned his attention to his tea. I frowned in confusion, but decided to leave it be since I couldn’t find an answer by myself. We ate breakfast in silence, our parents nowhere to be found. George was officially Adopted to the pack a week ago. It was a private Adoption— no audiences aside from family members. It was because my father decided to adopt him for our family as well. His name is now George Forester-Silverton. It was his decision to keep his mother’s name, and my parents respected that. I didn’t care— what’s important for me is we’re officially brothers now.The thought of finally having a sibling fills me with a mix of happiness and surrealism. For so
Seraphine’s Point of ViewI frowned when it was only Luster who entered the room. No Cassius following him behind.He seemed to notice what I was thinking as he grinned when he sat beside me. “Cassius is sick. The bastard ate something bad last night, I think. His brother’s answers were too vague, and I didn’t push more lest he get annoyed at me.”“He’s sick?” My eyebrows rose in surprise.“Yes, Sera. Sick. Unwell. Not feeling good,” Luster cheekily replied. I shot him an annoyed look. He said the same thing to Leilani once she arrived, and we collectively decided to visit Cassius after class.He invaded my mind all throughout the rest of the classes. It’s not like I don’t think of him all the time, but this one’s filled with worry. Cassius is a strong and healthy boy, he rarely gets sick. So I always worry when he’s unwell.“Stop overthinking, Sera. Cassius is fine. He just needs rest,” Luster assured me as we walked out of the school.“Yes, Wildfrost, don’t worry too much about you
Seraphine’s Point of ViewAddison looked the happiest when our little friend group was seen divided. Asher was next, and though I know why Maximus also seemed happy, it still made me even more mad at him.I ignored Cassius for the next few days that had passed after our visit. I was genuinely annoyed at him for downplaying allergic reactions, knowing fully well I’m also knowledgeable in the field of healing. He tried to reach out, but it was the same way when he first tried to apologise to me— he didn’t see what was wrong in what he said. It infuriated me even more.After a few attempts of trying to talk to me, he eventually got fed up and ignored me as well. Luster always looked apologetic when we saw each other, and I just smiled reassuringly at him. He still talks with us, but Cassius kept pulling him away because he’s a petty asshole.“— and bloody Keith! He keeps on pushing it back! It’s making me so frustrated,” Leilani pouted, an annoyed frown on her face. “We just wrote the in
Seraphine’s Point of ViewI miss Maximus.I’ve been avoiding thinking about him as much as I could after our last conversation, but upon seeing him leave his house and meet Asher halfway made me realise I actually miss him. He must’ve enjoyed being with them more than us seeing how he always hangs out with them even on weekends. It didn’t seem like they were bullying him or they’ve been treating him awfully, but I still don’t understand what’s keeping them together.I don’t know if Maximus and I falling out so early in our lives is better for our future. After all, his love for me is the reason for our future’s destruction. That's what I kept on chanting in my mind to comfort myself over losing Maximus once again. It wasn’t much, but at least I wasn’t drowning in despair.It helps that Cassius and I made up already and so I’m spending an awful lot of time with him again. I spend more time with him than I do with Leilani and Luster. He often comes to our house after classes to wait fo
Seraphine’s Point of View“Would you like... uh, any drink? Wait, sorry, I only have juice...”“Juice is fine, Max,” I said, gently patting Maximus’ hand. He flashed a small smile before standing up and preparing juice for all of us.“Your bed is more comfortable than mine,” Luster blurted out, probably to get rid of the awkward atmosphere surrounding the five of us.“Because you have so many things underneath your bed,” Cassius snorted. “Of course your bed will turn out uncomfortable.”“I didn’t ask for your opinion, Silverton.”“Here,” Maximus appeared with the juice and cups. He set it down on the table, along with a few pastries.I quickly took one and smiled at him. “Thanks.”Luster followed my gesture, while the two siblings opted to just drink. Another silence reigned between us. This time, neither Luster and I had an idea how to diffuse it.There is so much animosity between Maximus and us that it was hard to revert to just being friendly without addressing the issue. But if a
Seraphine’s Point of View“— pull something like this. I will make sure they get punished for this!”“It’s only Parker though. You can’t blame Asher and the others for it because it was obviously just her.”“I can pull some strings.”“Sera wouldn’t like that.”“She won’t know.”“I heard that,” I croaked out, grimacing at the roughness of my voice and the dryness of my throat. “Sera!” Leilani exclaimed, the relief in her voice palpable as she rushed beside me. “Here,” Luster said, handing me a cup of water. I immediately took it with my trembling hands, gulping it down in one drink. I smiled gratefully at him as I returned the cup. “Thanks.”“Are you feeling well, Sera? Do you feel nauseous? Do you feel like vomiting? Does your nose hurt—”“Calm down with the questions, Leil. She just woke up,” Cassius said. Leilani’s cheeks flushed in embarrassment, and reluctantly relaxed on the chair beside the bed I’m currently lying down.“Sorry, Sera. I’m just happy that you finally woke up. Yo
Cassius’ Point of ViewI suppressed a grin when I saw Addison Parker watering the plants outside their house. Her mother was watching her from the balcony directly above her with a strict expression. It turns out I didn’t have to tell my parents about what Parker did to Seraphine because the principal ended up conceding to my words and gave her a week of suspension for ‘deliberately harming a fellow student’. Her parents— especially her mother— tried to defend their daughter and said that it must be a mistake, that it must have been just an accident but was just blown out of proportion by someone who doesn’t like their daughter.They just embarrassed themselves because a lot of students had witnessed the truth, and no amount of denial can ever equate to several eyewitnesses.When Mr. and Mrs. Parker saw Seraphine waiting outside, they immediately got mad at her. They didn’t notice me standing behind her. It seemed they had no idea I was the one who wanted their daughter suspended for
Seraphine’s Point of View“Do you play this kind of game?” I shook my head. “I played hide and seek and other chasing games with the kids back in our previous village, but not any ball games.”Josiah smiled charmingly at me. If I wasn’t so in love with Cassius, and if I didn’t know him from our previous life, I would probably fall for his charm.“Do you like playing tiring games?”Despite being cautious of these guys, I still tried my best to be polite and friendly with them. So to avoid being miserable the whole time I spend with them, I might as well try to enjoy it.Smiling, I nodded. “I prefer it to mind games.”Josiah laughed heartily, throwing his head back. “Who the fuck even likes mind games?”“That guy over there,” I responded at the same time someone behind me said. “Maximus, that swot.”I turned around to see who it was.Augustus Ferrell. The youngest son of the Ferrells, who were members of the Council and Circle. An old family too in this town, so they’re well known in t
Seraphine’s Point of View“I can’t believe we’ll find out about our mates next year,” Leilani mumbled beside me as she sipped her grape juice. “We just met our wolf last year! How time flies so fast.”“It’s been just a few weeks since New Year, Leil,” I said.“Am I wrong? It’s still last year!”I shook my head, not bothering to counter her words.“I don’t want to be eighteen yet...”I turned to Leilani, eyes wide in surprise. “What? I thought you were looking forward to meeting your mate?”“That was before Luster confessed to me,” she flashed a wistful smile. “I wanted him as my mate. I’ve liked him for so long, Sera. I thought I liked Clove, but Luster’s just different.”“Are you afraid that Luster isn’t your mate?”She nodded. My heart clenched at the thought that they really weren’t mates. But... she could still reject her mate. I feel so bad thinking about it, but Leilani and Luster are my friends. I want them to be happy.“I don’t want to reject whoever my mate will be. I can’t d
Seraphine’s Point of View“Are you an enemy... or an ally?”George blinked his eyes multiple times before he burst into laughter. “What are you talking about, Sera?” He asked after he recovered from his laughter.I raised an eyebrow as I crossed my arms on my chest. “Cut the act, George. My wolf is smart, and I know your wolf is aware of it too, that's why you didn’t attend my birthday celebration yesterday.”I just realised it right now as well. For the past few birthdays I had, George is always present. Aiah also told me that George wasn’t really sick. Wolves can smell that. So the only probable reason why he didn’t attend my celebration is because his wolf had told him about my wolf. It seemed his wolf had recognised my scent, I just didn’t know how they knew it was me.He was avoiding meeting me because he knew I’d found out about him being a time-traveler.George paled, but he quickly masked it by chuckling and shaking his head. Unfortunately for him, he’s obviously nervous. “I
Cassius’ Point of ViewSomething changed in the air between my brother and Seraphine, but I couldn’t determine what it was. I just know something shifted the day Seraphine went to the Homestead with me, looking for George. She came to my room after talking with my brother, looking dazed and rather distracted. They became closer, for some reason. They don’t hang out as often as we do but Seraphine would visit him in his room before she visits me when she comes to the Homestead. She hasn’t done that before.It sparked the burning jealousy inside my chest. I don’t like feeling this way, but I couldn’t help it.Especially because my confession plan for Seraphine’s birthday was a massive failure.First, the banner I made was destroyed when I spilled my coffee on it the morning of her birthday. I wasn’t able to redo it again, so I decided not to do it anymore. So I focused on baking a cake for her— chocolate truffle cake. Daniel taught me how to do this when I visited their house. I didn’
Seraphine’s Point of View ‘I hate it. I hate it. I hate it. I hate it.’ I put the book I’m trying to read down on the table, groaning at my wolf’s incessant rant in our mind link. ‘Stop it, Aiah. You’re giving me a headache.’ ‘Because I hate it, Sera! He doesn’t remember you at all! That just means Azi doesn’t remember me either!’ I sighed, feeling bad for my wolf. ‘I’m sorry, Aiah.’ ‘It’s not your fault. It’s that stupid Maximus and Jax’s fault! They’re the reason why our mates don’t remember us anymore! Why we have to suffer these one-sided memories!’ ‘It will be alright in time, Aiah. There’s a lot of time for you to get closer with Azi. Don’t let the past ruin your chances of being with your mate again. Just do what I did, alright? I’ll help you, Aiah.’ My wolf seemed to calm down at that, though I could still hear her growling in displeasure and anger. At least she stopped her whining, because I couldn’t focus on what I was reading. Aiah got to meet Cassius yesterd
Seraphine’s Point of ViewTwenty fucking minutes.I still have to wait for twenty minutes before my birthday comes. Twenty more minutes before I meet Aiah again.Just like in my first life, I wasn’t able to sleep properly as I waited for my birthday to come. It’s like the first time all over again. But can anyone blame me? Meeting one’s wolf is one of the most important events in our lives. The memories and feelings during that moment your wolf manifested are something no one can forget anytime soon.“Sweetie, will you sit down here and drink your tea before I tie you on the chair?”I pouted at my mother. But before I could respond, dad came to my rescue.“Let the child feel excited, Cecil. You’ve been in her place once. Surely, you’d remember the restless excitement everyone feels while waiting for their birthday.”I nodded in agreement while mom glared at the two of us. “Fine, but don’t do that in front of me. I’m getting dizzy from all your back and forth.”Saluting my mother, I he
Seraphine’s Point of View“Welcome back!” I smiled while watching Cassius as he was greeted and welcomed warmly by our classmates. It only faded when I noticed most of the girls taking the opportunity to cling to him.My brows furrowed, lips pursing in displeasure. These opportunistic, two-faced girls! “What got you frowning so early in the morning?”I didn’t deign an answer to Luster’s question. I just slumped on my seat, closing my eyes. I could feel him and Leilani exchanging glances, and I knew for sure they were talking again using their eyes.Cassius wasn’t supposed to attend classes again until next week, but he told his parents he felt like he'd already lost so much time. And also because he’d be bored to death if he stayed alone at home for another week. I started attending classes again a week after Cassius woke up. I visited him two hours before I went to school— which means I woke early— and after class until before dinner.His mother cried when she heard the word ‘death
Seraphine’s Point of ViewThe hidden falls was something that I didn’t want to share with my other friends, even though Luster and Cassius knew about it. I only showed it to Leilani so she knew about its existence, but I didn’t want to hang out with them there. The lake is our preferable place to hang out.For me, I feel sentimental about this place because Maximus and I reconciled here years ago. We rarely come here, but when we do, it’s always memorable.“Let’s go up there,” I said, pointing at the humongous rock. Maximus nodded and he went there first, helping me as I climbed up. “Go there at the other rock,” I told him.His brows furrowed in confusion. “What? Why?”I sat down and pulled the painting materials out of the paper bag. “I’m going to paint you.”His jaw dropped, a look of utter surprise on his face as he looked at the materials I was holding. “I... I didn’t know you could paint.”I shrugged. “Because I never told you about it. I rarely do these, so you should feel hono
Seraphine’s Point of ViewI don’t know how long I was staring at the moon from the balcony of my room. I just came here to clear my mind, but the moon above caught my attention and I couldn’t keep my eyes away from it anymore.Lady Selene... are you watching over me? Can you see what I’ve done to the timeline? I couldn’t recognise it anymore because of all the changes I brought. If you’re watching me right now, I hope you could at least give me a hint if I’m doing things right...But no, she’s not allowed to do that even if she wants to. I huffed softly. I miss Aiah. I’m so excited to meet her again. If she still remembers our first life, I hope she’s happy that Azi remained the same. Though she might get annoyed at the fact Cassius considered another name for his wolf.I can already imagine her non-stop admonishment. I used to get so annoyed at her whenever she did that before, but I just miss it so much right now.“Raph.”I turned around to face Maximus. When did he enter my room?