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2025-03-22 19:34:01JARIS
I kept thinking about something else through the night.
Lyric had comprehensive knowledge in healing techniques. If she could heal Xylon, wouldn't she be able to heal me?
By morning, I'd made up my mind and sent for her in my Pack's office. I was running late as I had an important meeting at the company. But this was more important.
Lyric looked a bit surprised as she walked in.
"Did you sleep well?" I casually asked while scribbling down in my book.
"I uh... I did."
Good. Because you're about to hear some really shocking news.
"I called you here for a purpose. But first, you need to swear secrecy. What I'm about to say to you cannot be heard outside this room."
Her eyebrows knitted together in intrigue. "O... kay."
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LYRICAfter long hours of research, I managed to come up with something I could substitute for Jaris. Although, there was no guarantee it would work, I was hoping it would.It was evening when I finished making the tea and proceeded to his office to give it to him. It was insane that he was always working even when he was in the Pack. It made me wonder if he had any resting time at all.I knocked repeatedly on the door of his office but got no response. Looked like he wasn't in. But I'd already told him I'd be bringing the tea later on. So, maybe I could just go in and leave this for him.I went into the office and carefully placed the tea on the very messy-looking table. I wondered what he was always researching on that made his table always look like a warzone.Well, I do hope that this tea gets to work a little. It'd sa
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-23The Rise Of The Ugly Luna 38
LYRICEvery organ in my body tightened with rage. Clumsily, I managed to lock the towel around my body, but it felt useless.I'd wasted enough time for him to see every inch of my naked body."What the hell!? Don't you knock!?" I said at the top of my voice, my fingers shaking as they weakly held the towel to my chest.I didn't care that he was the Alpha I didn't want to piss anymore. Right now, I was fucking pissed!Jaris just saw me naked without my consent! And it wouldn't have happened if he'd just knocked!Or maybe it was my fault for not locking the door. No, how was I supposed to know that someone like him would want to come in without knocking?Jaris looked stunned. Too stunned. I'd never seen him this way before. Didn't even think I'd was possible.His
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LYRICFor two days, I avoided Jaris like a plaque. And I think he was doing the same.I know we've both been intimate before. But that was five years ago! When I was a very different person, right before he abandoned me.This body is very special now. He couldn't just look at it when he wanted."Congratulations, aunty," Xylon said with a sweet smile as I massaged his sister's scalp on the bed."For what, honey?""The mating ceremony tomorrow. We know you'll become daddy's Luna," Xyla answered.Oh. "Thank you."Actually, I'd been quite nervous about that. Jaris and I would finally be mated tomorrow, only to be broken apart after a year.But I was still more concerned about the fact we were only going to be together for a year. While it'd help my father clear his debts, I still didn't understand what Jaris would be getting out of this.Someone knocked on the door. It was the children's nanny, followed by Jaris who stood before her.Oh, damn it.I got goosebumps instantly, my t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-27The Rise Of The Ugly Luna 40
LYRIC Jace was at the Pack house when I arrived. I told him about the weird dream, and he only made fun of me. We sought out my jewelry and every other thing I'd be needing for the ceremony tomorrow. Later at night, I went to Jaris' office. I still felt like telling him the truth about five years ago. I was eager to see his reaction and know what he'd say concerning why he left that morning. To my surprise, his office was locked. When I checked his room, it was locked as well. Hm. That was strange. Normally, he'd be back by now. I was headed back to my room and conveniently bumped into Marta. "You left without telling me. I was there, asleep on the table." I told her. She was just as dressed as she'd been at the garden. She shrugged unapologetically. "I had to take care of something. And I didn't want to wake you." Okay. There was the mean Marta I knew. Before I could say anything else, she walked away. .....It was the day we'd all been waiting for. The day that
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LYRIC"Why would he do this to me?" I whimpered against father's chest. "I thought we had a deal. I thought he wanted this."The humiliation was crippling. Twice, I tried to end this deal, but he wouldn't let me. Did he only push it this far just to humiliate me? Was I cursed?"Jaris?" I heard Luna Isolde call.Sniffling, I lifted my face off father's chest for a look, and there he was, striding into the hall with a look of cold detachment.My face remained pale as I watched him. He did come. After three excruciating hours? After all the guests had left!"Jaris, where have you been?" Luna Isolde asked in a cutting whisper when he reached her side. But Jaris walked past her without sparing her a glance.He didn't spare me a glance either as he walked down the aisle, stopping in front of the altar.The Priestess must have been informed of his arrival, because she stepped out again, taking her place at the altar.I'd stopped whimpering, but my tears were still flowing. Was this a
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JARISI was on my sixth bottle.It was infuriating because I hated drinking this much. I was always in control of how much alcohol I took into my system, but tonight, I wanted it all.I stayed in my office for hours, replaying everything in my head. Drinking made me feel slightly better.Nerion came in to remind me that it was too late and I probably should get some sleep. Ugh. The good guy. It was in such situations that I missed Kael. He'd have drunk with me, knowing I needed the sensation.Unfortunately, he was out, executing a task.But Nerion was right. I was tired and could use some sleep.I left the office for my room, and right there, on the bed was Marta.She was wearing a red transparent night dress. I could see the small red bra she had on, and the small red pant. The dress was as good as useless because it was a see-through.Her hair was stretched and packed to one side, a red color tinting her lips. Right there, she looked like a seductress."Fuck, Marta. What did
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A heavy lump formed in my throat."I'll just forward the footage to you.""Okay. Thank you. So much."The call ended.I inhaled nervously.While I was hurting, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something might've happened to me that night. Something I did not remember.I eagerly waited for the footage, but the manager appeared to be slow, and until I reached my destination, the footage did not come.I stared at the tall building in front of me.Ugh. Was I making the right decision?Yes.Grabbing my bag and file, I stepped out of the car, into TCH.The place was bright and busy.Large, glass windows lined one wall, allowing natural light to flood the space. Colorful artwork adorned the walls, providing small bursts of warmth amid the clinical atmosphere. The reception desk buzzed with activity as calls were answered and visitors were directed. Sitting in the reception, I put a call through to the woman I was supposed to meet. I told her I was there, and in a few minutes, she join
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LYRIC"How can you even say that?" I scoffed with disbelief. "I've been treating your son. You've seen how good I am.""I've seen you perform little tricks and don't even know the source of your knowledge.""Little tricks? I've done things you or no one else has been able to do in years. You can't just make a mockery of that."Her eyes turned colder. "I told you no! These are the standards of TCH. It's not like I put them in place. So, why don't you take that and leave?"My hands balled into fists. How could I be rejected so easily?Marta was nothing like the woman that had called me to the garden and spoke 'peace'. Now, she acted as if that night never happened."I was hoping you'd give me a try, at least." I pressed. "It's unreasonable to just dismiss me without seeing my potential. And you of all people know
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LYRIC I hesitated for a moment, trying to think of the best way to handle his mood. "I've been calling for fuck knows how long! You didn't return any of my calls! I was fucking worried, and this whole time, you were with him?! Are you for real?"I glanced at the car behind me. Alpha Zarek was still there. His glass wasn't tainted, so we could see him. "No! It's—It's not what you think. I tried to call back but—""What is wrong with you, Lyric? Do you really have no self-control? How can you be this loose?"His words struck me deep in the heart that my jaw dropped to the floor.Kael shifted uncomfortably and turned to the guards with him. "Let's go,"he whispered.I watched as they walked off, leaving me with the unreasonable side of Jaris."How can you even say that?" I scoffed. "I don't sleep around, Alpha Jaris! So, you have no right to use those words on me!"Now that we were alone, I felt that I could finally raise my voice. Although it came more from pain than frustrati
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LYRIC "No, please." I tried to sit up, but they kicked me on the shoulder, forcing me back down. I landed with a painful grunt. The other got on top of me, his legs on either side of my waist. I felt disgusted immediately. He grabbed my neck, and as quickly as I could, I pushed open the silver pocket knife I'd taken from my seat and stabbed him in the neck. He growled as he stumbled back, away from me. "Fucking bitch!" One of the other two rasped and kicked me in the belly. I curled into a ball, my hand flying to my midriff as a low growl left me. "Please! Please, I don't want any trouble," I whimpered, but they weren't listening. The one I'd stabbed was writhing on the ground. No doubt he wasn't going to make it. One of the two guys remaining grabbed my hair and dragged me to my feet. He punched me in the ribs this time. My face contorted in agony as the pain radiated throughout my body.Tears fell from my eyes, and in that moment, I thought of using my powers. Like
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I walked out of the patient's room, carrying the chart in my hand and going through it.I instructed the nurse beside me on what to do to one of the patients in the chart.I came to a pause when someone stopped in front of me. I was forced to lift my head from the book, and in front of me was Marta.Oh, great."Do you need something, Doctor Monroe?" I resisted the urge to roll my eyes."Yes." She had a dubious smile on her face. "How has life been without your best friend being close to you?"I widened my eyes at her. Was she really going to do this in front of a nurse.Turning to the nurse beside me, I dismissed her."What is wrong with you, Marta?" I shook my head."Why don't you tell me? I mean, it's been two days since he was kicked out of the pack. Ho
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JARISI stopped at a spot, my fingers going into my hair and pulling at my roots. I was trying—trying so hard to remain calm. Because I knew if I had to really snap, only the innocent ones around me would get to suffer."What did you just say, Margaret?" I could hardly even hear myself."I'm so sorry. It was one of the women that was supposed to keep an eye on him. She was one of us, and we trusted her. We were just as shocked when we discovered she had him released." She was still sobbing. She was scared. And oh, she had the right to be. Because right now, I was really thinking about going over and doing all the things I imagined last night."How did she release him unconscious? It's impossible for him to get out of his condition.""I know. But she got help. We were just as surprised, Alpha. This strange lady, she was able to heal him
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"What?" Her mother murmured. "How's that—How's that possible?""They can't be his, Marta. We bought them, remember? Or did someone manipulate the results?""Beatrix is Jaris' aunt. She'd definitely want to know if her nephew was being deceived, and if he was, she'd expose it. She wouldn't cover up for us for any reason." Marta pulled at the roots of her hair. "This isn't right. Something isn't right.""Hold on," Her grandmother took a seat. "Are you trying to say the kids we arranged for and bought in a far away country are actually Jaris' kids? How in hell is that possible? Who's their mother, then?""I—I don't know, grandma. But this can't be good." Marta's eyes were wide with panic. "How did I end up with Jaris' kids? How is another woman pregnant for him and...and he knows nothing about it?""More importantly, who's the mother of the twins? How could she possibly
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LYRICJaris wouldn't say a word the entire ride home. But he looked pissed. Very pissed.Did that mean the result wasn't good? Were the kids not his?When we reached the Pack, he asked for Jace and Marta. But while Jace was in, Marta wasn't. He called her and ordered her to get to the Pack House immediately."What's going on?" Jace asked when we were alone on the balcony."I don't know. The results are out, and he's been acting all weird."My mind went to the kids who were already in their room. Was this the point where their lives went bad? Gods. What would Jaris do about them not being his?After waiting for a long time, Marta did come. We all met in Jaris' office.Luna Isolde, Kael, Nerion and some other guards were there as well. Marta looked so scared.
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LYRICI was reading a book on my phone when a text popped on my screen, freezing the air in my lungs.'Hi, Lyric. Have you missed me?'It was from Roderick, and it was accompanied with a photo of me at the airport from when I newly came into the country.What the hell? He had taken a photo of me that day?But most importantly, why was he texting me?The doorbell ringing interrupted my thoughts.I scrambled off the bed and into the living room to check who it was. The kids were in their room, playing a video game.Who could possibly be visiting Jaris?I opened the door and was met with surprise when I found Marta.Unlike her, she didn't have any makeup on. Her hair looked like it had been hurriedly brushed and parked. Her eyes were swollen, indicating
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JARIS"Daddy!" Xyla screamed when she noticed me from the counter.I didn't miss the color that crept onto Lyric's nose the moment she saw me. Why did she always have this reaction around me?A dark thought settled in my mind: Did she also have this reaction when she let Zarek touch her?I pushed the thought aside, deciding to enjoy the moment.I went closer to the kids, taking Xylon into my arms while I planted a kiss on Xyla's hair."Good morning, Alpha." Lyric dipped her head, her nose still pink.I was starting to grow irritated with her calling me 'Alpha.' In her dream mode, she always called me by my name. I think I liked that better."How was your night, Lyric?" I regarded.I noticed the color reached her ears as well. But now, I thin
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LYRICMy lips parted but no words formed. Jaris was asking me to stay. He might not be straightforward about it, but he wanted me to stay.When I still didn't say a word, Xyla started another conversation. And fortunately, the conversation drifted from me.....So, I did stay.The twins and I spent some time watching a movie in the home cinema. Yup. Jaris had a freaking cinema built into his mansion.The twins slept off before the end of the second movie. I had to carry them one after the other to their rooms.When I was done laying them both in beds and tucking them in, I turned to the door and startled when I found Jaris leaning against the doorframe.Geez! That gave me quite a stare."Good job." He tipped his head toward the k
