The sun rose atop the forest trees. And it shone so brightly, indicating a beautiful day ahead. When Kaliyah woke up, Ruan wasn’t at her side anymore. Still, his scent was still so strong in her, suggesting he just left no so long before. Feeling her hunger that was delayed from last night, she immediately went straight towards the dining room. She was still outside the open door when she heard Terry and the rest, interrogating Gray. “Gray, why are you injured?” “Did the alpha sent you on a secret mission last night? Why didn’t you take me with you?!” “Is that why you’ve been missing all day yesterday?” Kaliyah entered the room. Instantly, the attention was on her. Although she was uneasy that everyone keeps being focused on her, she was thankful this time. She knew Gray didn’t want to answer any of their questions. So, with their attention being diverted towards her, that will make him comfortable. Kaliyah glanced at him, and for a moment, the
The rain was pouring under the dark gloomy sky. It was the exact opposite of what she thought the day was, because it started with a bright golden sunrise. Perhaps, there are things that are only beautiful and filled with happiness in the beginning. And happy endings are not ensured. “Hiyah!” Kaliyah pulled the reins of the horse, jumping down from it. Samantha, who was in the patio, immediately spotted her. And her eyes narrowed seeing her drenched in the rain. “What have you been doing, you little creature?!” she scolded like her real aunt, taking off her coat she was wearing. She was wearing it because of the cold weather. And yet, Kaliyah was here, soaked in rain wearing just a think sheet of dress. Kaliyah strode towards her, her eyes filled with determination and seriousness. Immediately, she asked what she actually intended for barging in. “Is she really back? Ruan’s fiancé and first love… is she… back?” Samantha’s hands paused hal
It was almost the same. All these emotions that kept killing her right now was the same at that time. Her attraction for Fenris was identical with how she felt towards Ruan. How her heart was stabbed with hundreds of unseen daggers because she saw him with other women. The jealousy… The unbearable pain… The tragedy of betrayal… The fear of being abandoned once more… Everything of these kept tormenting her to her deepest core. And if there’s something which is different among the two, her feelings towards Ruan were far more intense and stronger than how she felt for Fenris. Why is that? Isn’t Fenris suppose to be her mate? She thought the mates’ bond two people shared are the one which causes such emotions. But why does she kept feeling it to both men? She got up from bed. And despite the coldness of the floor under her bare feet, she reached for her coat and went outside. Perhaps, it is because she got rained on th
Just how Kaliyah sneaked out of the palace, that’s exactly how she returned too. Jumping down from Gray’s back, she caressed his furry neck, informing of how grateful of him she was. “Gray. Tell me. Do you really think that I made the right decision?” she asked him, but wasn’t expecting a response. Thus, when he run back into the forest after giving her a meaningful stare, she was about to walked away now. Yet, spoke behind her. “You’ve been deciding for too long. And I think, even if you didn’t spend that much time, you knew it in your heart that you’ve already chosen him in the first place.” Slowly turning back towards him, Kaliyah found him in his human form, clothed only with pants. This revealed his toned muscled chest and broad shoulders. He continued as he walked near her. “You already choose him long before, Kaliyah. You are just scared.” He paused for a moment, he looked away from her. His lips were pressed firmly when he spoke once more. “Don’t
Fortunately, Ruan gained composure and didn’t proceed to his plan of making out with Kaliyah in the grass field where anyone could see their scandalous act. Yet, that wasn’t the primary reason. If only he wasn’t aware of how fragile she was that she easily gets sick, he might have never restrained himself and let his lusty beast get the better off him. A growl escaped his lips when Kaliyah playfully pinched his nipple. She had been drawing figures on his bare chest for a moment now. And discovering his reaction when she touched his nipples, she had become a naughty girl. “What a tease you are, baby…” he commented in a dark tone, planting a soft kiss on her head. Kaliyah giggled at him. They were in Ruan’s cabin right now that she felt more at ease to be this playful. Just as the last time, they were naked under the sheets after devouring each other. Still, she was savoring this moment because they were actually cuddling. The very first time they did.
“Really… you’re as troublesome as Ruan. You really suit each other, do you?!” that was Samantha’s scolding early in the morning when Kaliyah appeared in the dining. The men weren’t there, including Ruan who disappeared after taking her to her room. Unlike the messy and chaotic room, she saw last night, it was all tidied. The furniture was also new and the sheets were changed. Flashing her a guilty grin, Kaliyah apologizes to her. “I swear I won’t do it again, Samantha. you won’t punish me, will you?” The older lady glared at her, pouring two cups of coffee simultaneously. Like always, she gave the other to Kaliyah despite her acting cold and angry. “So, have you sort out your mind already? Are you really going to live as my nephew’s Luna?” With no second thoughts, she nodded. “Hm!” This made Samantha’s expression changed, and for a moment, Kaliyah thought she was about to tear up. “Then, don’t disappear again. Although Ruan kept grinning like a
Kaliyah never thought that Samantha was right about Elle. Indeed, she’s as persistent as a little girl. She had this endless energy to go around the palace from the other end, to another, even dragging her to the town. They had met several seamstresses who showed them wedding dresses. Yet, Elle was never satisfied with one. Kaliyah thought they were all beautiful. However, none really caught her interest that much. Thus, by the end of the day, she was so exhausted to even take a bath. Dragging her weary self to the bathroom, she slipped off her dress and stepped into the bathtub. The warmth of the water slowly penetrated through her skin, relaxing her strained muscles from the day’s toil. Ruan was still not home yet either. And although she was shy to admit it, she misses him dearly. Was it because she recently marked her as her mate that their bond grew stronger? Causing such intense feelings? She sighed. Half an hour past she decided to get up from the w
Kaliyah had a sharp sense of smell even when she was young. And as she grew up, it also grew stronger as she aged. She was supposed to be enjoying her sleep in Ruan’s embrace when she was woken up by her nose getting itchy. Her nose was overwhelmed by a strong scent of herb that she was startled awake. Looking beside her, Ruan was still asleep. Then where does that scent come from? Slowly, to not disturb Ruan, she slipped off from his arms and followed the scent. It delivered her to the terrace, where she found a familiar figure sitting there. As if, he’s waiting for her. “What are you doing here?” she asked, whispering as she glanced at Ruan. He seemed still asleep. Gray turned to her, brushing her an intent look. He stood up and approached her. “I’m here to say goodbye.” “What-” “Shhh. You’re the only one I’m bidding farewell with. I will be going somewhere. And I’m not sure when I return. Or if I can ever return. Kali