Finally, Harper got Damon’s attention all to herself. Finally, she can ask him anything she would like to ask him. And this time, it’s not about the war or someone else anymore. This time, it’s about the two of them and the weight of their decisions.“I saw your reaction earlier. It’s like you’re not happy with my decision. You don’t approve of it, do you?”Harper didn’t even try to deny. Instead, she shook his head as a sign of honesty. “You really don’t, then.”“No, I don’t.”A slight pause interrupted their conversation and Harper didn’t say anything more. She only let the silenced stretched between the two of them. Over the table, with empty plates and cups on the flat surface, nothing to keep them distracted. “I kind of knew.”Damon said and looked at her eyes. He sensed no regret in them. He saw no sign of remorse. In them were questions. Quite the contrary of what he’s expected from her.“Great. You knew and still, you managed to do it perfectly. You didn’t stop. What now the
“Interesting choice of words.” – muttered Marion as a reaction to what Damon just said about his leadership of the Virgo“I’m just being honest. You already heard what I and Brayden think. It’s futile to deny it all now.”Marion closed his eyes and sighed. Indeed, he would agree to what Damon has said. He would actually appreciate it if he would not lie and affirm what the audio recording has said. There’s no lie now. “I’m not denying anything. Now, you can either let us lead the pack or we’ll be forced to take it from you by force.”Marion wasn’t shaken by what he said at all. “You cannot do that to me.”Damon wanted to smirk. Brayden was right all along. It was something he’s told him about Marion’s authority over the two of them. Or the other way around. “Don’t be too sure.”Marion’s facial expression shifted into a serious tone. “You cannot do that to me… or if you can, then that’s a different story, because if you do, I won’t be given any other choice but to strike back. Reme
“Harper?”The she-wolf looked around to see where and who the voice belonged to. The illusion she just had in a form of a dream seemed surreal. It even felt realer than a memory. She opened her eyes and got up, looking around for the person who called her name above the chaos of her thoughts. It was a man, so it can any one of her friends. “Hey…. You okay?” The voice came from behind and upon the first touch on her shoulder, she jumped. It was Damon, frowning and looking at her up and down, checking for some more bruises. He found none.“I am okay… Please take me back inside, I’m cold.”The coldness wasn’t a literal one, though. The coldness she was feeling at the moment was one that’s not physical. It’s one that she cannot shake no matter how many times she tries. When Damon held her, she looked at the ring band on his finger. She can’t be mistaken, that’s the same ring on the illusion she saw in her head.“Let’s go. You feel cold too.”Harper wanted to ask him about the ring. If
Harper grappled for words but found none. She only stood motionless in front of Brayden, white-faced and jaw dropped.“Brayden, I-““How do you know my name?”Brayden closed the door behind him with one hand. He didn’t take his eyes away from the strange woman in front of him. She called him by his name, surely this woman’s a member of the Virgo, though she didn’t seem familiar. That’s the only justification that makes sense now.“This sounds weird, but… I’m Harper.”Brayden raised one of his brows. He stepped closer to the woman. Strangely enough, she does smell like Harper. The distinct, aromatic and attractive smell that she has… this woman also has it. weird.“You’re either drunk or stupid for saying that. How come you’re in their room anyway?”The question didn’t even finished when Harper showed Brayden the ring on her finger. Upon seeing it, Brayden’s eyes lowered. He’s doubting now.“I’ll call a security. You dare rob that from Damon, huh?”He turned his back to do what he just
Harper heard the conversation from inside. She was on the way out of the door when Brayden said those words. As much as she’s thankful for the thoughtful gesture of buying her some time, she’d like to talk to Damon as soon as possible. The drumming of her heart has to stop. How long can it be anyway? How many minutes will it take for her to be brave?She counted 1-10 and then she opened the door. Damon was walking away, but the creak of the door made him stop and turn. As he did, he saw her fidgeting with her fingers.“Hey… Brayden said you’re asleep. were we too noisy?” – Damon said as he approached herHarper shook her head.“No… Damon, can we talk?”Damon sensed that something is off with Harper. She invited him inside the door and he closed it behind them. Whatever this is, it’s private. She was walking to and fro, hugging herself. Damon sat at the edge of the bed, observing his mate. “Harper… go on, talk to me.”Harper looked at him… then looked away.“It’s not easy…”“Just say
“Did you follow the instructions?” – Brayden asked as he sawno difference on Damon’s demeanor. He could not see the power of the ring being manifested on him.Harper’s heartbeat tripled. She didn’t get it. She didn’t understand why the ring didn’t work like how it did to her. The ring being worn by Damon didn’t cause any change with his appearance. “What?” – Damon noticed the confused expression of his mate and his brother. He walked towards the mirror to see why. The reflection on the mirror looked nothing like the effect he expected like that of Harper’s. He still looked and felt the same. He repeated the process as instructed. He twisted the ring three times, hoping that there’s only a glitch on the powers it has. Still.Nothing changed. The ring didn’t cause any effect on him. “There must be something wrong…” – Damon mutteredOn this instance, Harper and Brayden looked at each other in wonder. He does not understand it either. Harper on the other hand was entertaining a lot of
Alpha Draco woke up with an uneasy feeling on his head. He has been chained on his bed for four days now, with food only placed on the small table beside him. He can only get out of the room on personal necessities and he needs to be guided by someone. The guards standing outside the door does not really help him at all.Marion stood at the other side of the door. His heart was drumming in his chest. He placed his hand on where his heart is and sighed. For many times, he has evaded a direct encounter with the Great Alpha. Now, he’s too close to him. With only a thin rectangular oakwood door to separate them. “Open the door.” – he managed to say to the guard who then held the door knob and opened it slowly. Inside, the Great Alpha turned from his bed. He looked at the unfamiliar face of his visitor. There’s not a hint of recognition on his face. But that’s justifiable. They haven’t met before. Nor have they talked. The face of the Virgo Alpha has been a mystery.Not until now.“Alpha
Marion thought. Deep.There are two guards outside the door and a lot more waiting at the entrance of the roundhouse. There’s no way they can actually get past those without noticing. The guards aren’t the only ones they should be aware of. They should also be mindful of Brayden, Damon and the rest of their group. They’re everywhere and they won’t hesitate to attack at any given opportunity. “I’ll call everyone for a meeting. Then you can use the time to escape.” – Marion suggested“Is that the best you can think of?”Alpha Draco was expecting something else. He didn’t expect Marion’s solution to be the most basic in the book. But then, if it will work, then why and who is he to question?“Are you sure that’s going to work?”Marion was doubtful… but then it’s better to try it first before judging. The alpha walked towards the door to cover it. His hands were in his front pockets and the key ring was on them. “I have no idea but that’s better than nothing. Do you have a different ide