Jackson's POVSeeing her devastating state and how she cried over one of the dead bodies was disheartening. I walked over to her after inspecting the bodies carefully. I had a hunch that something was behind this. Kneeling on one knee, I drew her close into my arms, trying to comfort her, and she didn't object or try to pull away.I felt her body weaken in my arms as she went unconscious. I quickly carried her in a bridal style, but I paused when I felt someone walking towards me. The atmosphere became tense as my gaze searched for the course until they landed and the man walking towards me, who I recognized immediately with a glance.He looked furious, but what baffled me was the aura about him. I could sense something bad from him, and it made me alert as I watched him with a suspicious gaze. Someone was beside him and the person kept glancing around, noticing the dead bodies."What are you doing here?" I asked when he walked a bit closer.He narrowed his gaze at the lady in my arms
Caroline's POVI blinked in surprise as I tried to absorb the shock that he knew Tana, but how? I knew I hadn't seen his face before, and I doubt he was from the middle forest too, so how then did he know of Tana? But what caught me off guard was the sadness on his face when he told him that she was dead and long gone.Besides to me, Tana was indeed dead, killed by those monsters and gone with my mother's spirit and the one left is the lingering spirit that was set to take revenge for the innocent side that was oblivious of the world around her. I would never make that mistake of being fooled by the people I trusted. I've learned from my pain and past.However, this man confused me with his sudden question. I tried to read his expression, but he turned his face to the other side. His attempt to hide his expression only baffled me further, and I stared at him with a perplexed expression.I lowered my gaze as I got buried in deep thoughts. It was just so confusing, and I could barely be
Caroline's POV I groaned and stretched on the bed, my muscles strained as I stretched and yawned. I couldn't remember the last time I slept so well. I never thought I'd enjoy the mundane feeling it brought, but halfway through my stretching, I heard a voice from close by. "You must've enjoyed your night," a masculine voice made me jerk from the bed as I turned to the side, with an accusing look. Wondering what a man was doing in my room when my eyes met Jackson, who had a rueful smile on his lips as he stood beside where I sat on the bed. "W-what are you doing here?" I asked, instinctively pulling the sheets up to my chest as his scrutinizing gaze made me feel vulnerable. He crossed his hands over his chest as he tipped his head to the side. "What do you mean?" He asked with a slightly creased face. "Why are you in my room?" I snapped almost immediately and his face switched, and a muscle tickled on his jaw. I swallowed, thinking he was angry at my admission but was greatly stunn
Caroline's POVLauwren threw the sword towards me and I caught it in midair. She drew a sword from a sword and faced me, she had an expressionless face.Swinging the swords in the air and stood my ground, ready to play defense for a while before striking, and she took the bait. She instantly started attacking me mercilessly. I was surprised by her strength because I knew that she was just being gentle with me, and she was stronger. I tried to keep my stand as her attack became stronger as well, hitting harder without resting.After she was done attacking and having a hard time breathing, I took the opportunity to start attaching instead. She dodged each swing and kicked the sword from my hand. She was the only one holding the sword now, and she immediately swung into my direction but dodged the attack and went behind her, hitting her hand holding the sword, and it fell from her grip. There we stood without swords.She folded her fists and I did the same. This was the thrilling thing a
In a dimly lit surroundings stood a man with a bag as he watched a man's back with a frown. "Are you ready to accept the offer? Think about and the gain involved," said and lifted the bag in his hand with a smug look.The man slowly turned to look at him. "What you ask of me is quite excessive, and although the offer in exchange is quite…" the man trailed off and swallowed when his gaze fell on the bag. "... convincing, but still, I'd rather think first before doing something this dangerous.""There's no harm in this. The lady in question is not as experienced as you, but I fear what Jackson sees in her that he decided to make her his Luna. All I don't really care though, I just want you to teach the alpha a lesson. She is of great importance to him now based on the reports I got, so do whatever you want but just make sure you stick with the sole purpose," the man explained."Jason I'm not sure if you understand the complexity of the matter and the gravity of your words." The man warn
Caroline's POVI snapped out of my shock when he suddenly ordered his men to tie me down on the floor. I groaned when they roughly loosened me and dragged me from the chair, their tight grips on my arms almost distorted my arms as I felt like my bones would soon be crushed."Look at me!" He demanded, and I forced my teary eyes to stare at his ugly face. "What do you say about a bite? Just imagine the humiliation Jackson would feel once I sink my fang into that slender fair neck of us." He trailed his fingers along the lines of my neck down my collarbone, and he looked enchanted, his gaze glued to my neck as they followed the movement of his eyes."Maybe more than a bite would be great. It depends on how divine your blood tastes," he murmured, and as his eyes went further to the little cleavage of my dress. I felt the urge to throw up, greatly disgusted by his perverted thoughts. I struggled, trying to free my hands, but they pulled my hands back painfully, almost twisting it.I shriek
Caroline's POV"Good morning, Luna," a maid passing by greeted me as she walked past me. I was getting used to the new title, and I wasn't really shocked by how they addressed me. I felt somehow satisfied recently. With the fact that phoenix was back, and I had my powers back. However, I felt stronger and faster than before, almost making me unpredictable whenever I launched an attack.Lauwren was having a hard time beating me whenever we trained and she also pointed out that I was stronger than before. I looked around as the maid busied around, trying to rearrange the place which was the evidence of the ceremony that took place.Jackson had been smiling since the day we fought the vampires off. "Luna, is there something you want me to assist you with?" A servant asked, walking towards me.Shaking my head, "no, thank you," I responded."Luna, Jackson wants to have a word with you in his office," another came from behind. I nodded at her and immediately walked in the direction of his
Caroline's POVToday marked another day to meet Jackson as agreed, and I stood in front of the mirror. I could hear my heart pounding inside its rib cage. I knew this was the norm and I must meet with him every so often. However, I kept remembering our last encounter which still brought a fluttering feeling.Swallowing dryly, I walked out of the door and went to his room. I knocked on his door and he invited me in. My gaze darted around and unlike before, he was already bathed and dressed. He sat on the bed waiting for me and I raised a brow as I walked towards him."What is that in your hand?" I asked, looking at the book he held."Nothing, I was reading this when you came." He replied, dropping the book on the table, then he tapped an space close to him on the bed for me. I forced my legs to move in his direction and once I sat down beside him, the insects sang as silence ensued. I looked at him in anticipation, expecting that just like last time, he was going to give letters to rea
Jackson's POV"What do you mean not yet?" She raised her brow."That's because you've been frowning whenever you see me, but surprisingly, you seem pleased when you're looking at someone else," I retorted."You can think whatever you want to think. I won't frown at you if you always wear a smile on your face often," she replied."Fine. I'll do that after you stop laughing at any random joke you hear," I said, turning away from her. She stared at me with a shocked expression."Wait, are you jealous ? Come to think of it, you've been on your period ever since Bruce started hanging around me. Is that probably why you're always bitter?" She asked to confirm, but I simply ignored her.She sighed, looking exhausted. "What on earth do you want from me?" She finally asked, looking defeated.Slowly I turned to look at her as I stalked closer, while she backed away, feeling alarmed by the sudden tension in the air. "What are you doing?" She asked, and her back hit
Jackson's POVI could only sigh in defeat. I still didn't know how to tell him that I was having a hard time having a normal conversation with her. She was really too busy to care about sharing a moment with me, so how was I going to tell her about what was bothering me."I'll talk to her after dinner," I told him and just then I remembered that I had to eat dinner with her, but the excitement died the moment I remembered that Bruce would be there as well.My lips twitched in frustration before I excused myself and went to the dining room, but upon reaching there, I was stunned to hear the voices and laughter in the dining room. I found Caroline there already and Bruce was sitting closer to her with a smile. If only this boy wasn't from the pack, I would have kicked him out instantly."What took you so long?" She asked, noticing my presence."You had to speak with Liam," I said briefly, and she nodded with a convinced look. Soon we started eating, and w
Jackson's POVI had been silently watching Caroline train every day and she seemed reluctant to give up, especially with her new determination to rescue her pack. I was just taken aback when she came to inform me about the letter she received. It was quite audaciously that someone would want to betray their back just to save their face."Alpha, there's something that you must know," Liam, my beta, said with a deep frown."What happened?" I drawled, not actually that interested in what he intended to say.He looked worried. "Bruce is following the Luna around, and he is even trying to get her attention. He also wanted to train with her. I think you need to do something about it. Although at first, it seemed like a harmless attempt since we believed that it might be infatuation. But don't you think he is taking it too far already?" Liam asked, seemingly worried about the situation.I had to admit that I was the least surprised about what he just said. At
Third Person's povNonetheless, she could barely care about that. All her mind had been on the letter and if he had received it. What was going to be his reply to it and finally, his response to her letter came. She was beyond excited when she got the response she wanted. He agreed to meet her but to be careful, he had agreed that the meeting spot should be in moon hunter territory, to which she agreed without hesitation.She wasn't concerned about the venue, just as long as she was willing to help her. Staring at herself through the mirror, she wore her cloak and finally stepped out of her room and headed to the agreed location.She stood there in his territory. The roses bush around her made her stay alert. Finally, she saw him coming towards her. His silhouette was the first thing she saw as he walked closer and stood in front of her."What a sudden visit. I wondered why you suddenly wanted to see me. I don't remember having any unfinished business with
Third Person's povVeronica chuckled. "You really are something. What's with this stupid question? Why are you asking unnecessary questions? I don't owe an explanation to why I am here and if you're here, then you also have your reasons for coming as well. Don't let it look like I am the only one here for the sole purpose of meeting and interacting with people." She snapped with a deep frown.The woman snorted indignantly. "Is it really just that, or do you have another motive?" She asked almost immediately, causing Veronica to take a step back with a perplexed expression."What are you doing about it?" She asked and Rechel laughed dryly, drawing more attention from the crowd as the onlookers watched with a deep frown settled in their faces, trying to comprehend what the women were talking about."You think I don't know about your trick and how you use a potion to attract them and get them to love you," she accused, causing a few people to gasp in shock.
Third Person's povA few days back, Veronica stood in front of the full-length mirror, appreciating the dress she wore. She loved how the dress captured every curve of her body, and seemingly pleased by the sexiness she exuded. A knock came and she looked at the door."Get in," she ordered with a voice of authority, and the maid stepped in without delay. "what happened?" She asked, and the maid trembled slightly."The alpha said he wouldn't be joining you in the event, but you should extend his greetings to Marcus if you meet him at the event." She informed him. Veronica smiled at her ruefully, pleased by what she just heard."Good then you can leave…" she says hut suddenly turned to the lady, changing her mind. "Wait, what do you think about my dress? Do you think it fits the dress code?" she asked, and the maid looked at her, scanning her from head to toe. She saw how provocative the dress was with the deep cleavage and the slit at the side of the dress.
Caroline's POVHe suddenly pulled away and swung his legs down and opened the drawer before he reached for something inside the drawer. He passed it to me and I quickly moved closer to him."That's just a new detail of the data, but you can still understand a little from it. I know you can help with that, but I want you to get more acquainted with your role before pushing work on you. We can take things slowly," he stated."How do you feel, always having to deal with everything concerning the pack alone? I'm sure you also get exhausted and bored, so how do you keep doing it?"He chuckled. "I am the alpha and that is my responsibility. I knew that before getting this position. Thus I don't expect less or expect others to do the work for me when I could do it myself."So you don't actually feel sometimes suffocated with the toxic community and especially with depressing issues?" I wondered because I hadn't seen this man looking like he was tired or bored
Caroline's POVI almost scoffed at him. Was he expecting me to start blurting out secrets about the pack with just one encounter?"There's nothing to share about the pack, and if anything then I should be the one asking you about your pack. I heard you're the youngest and not the favorite," I drawled, and I could see a muscle tick on his jaw."Well many people have their opinion concerning that rumor," he quickly said in his defense."Oh, so it is a rumor," I beamed with raised brow. I was expecting him to tell from the tone of my voice that I wasn't really interested in whatever he wanted to say. I was solely here just to honor his invitation."Yes, I don't really think being the favorite actually matters too. I think what matters is the actual heir," the way he said it sounded wrong, as if he were thinking of something sinister."And you think you're the rightful heir? That's incredible, given that your brothers would probably go after the position as well," I stated the obvious.He
Caroline's POVHe looked at me for a moment, speechless and stunned, before he threw his head back with a sigh. "Fine. I guess you deserve to know the truth then," he finally responded. I stared at him patiently. "The truth is, I have a curse and I need my physical contact to escape that phase," he explained, startling me.I gulped deeply. "Wait, this physical contact, is there a specific person you must share it with? Like me probably?" I asked, but he was quiet.I parted my lips to ask again, but he finally replied. "my mate," he said, and I was shocked.He required his mate physically before he could go through his phase. He sighed and shook his head. "I'm sorry to hear you're finding out this way," I raised my hand to stop him before rushing out.I had too many questions swirling through my head. If he required his mate, then why was he holding me instead?I didn't see him throughout the whole day until the day we were supposed to attend the Luna ball together. I realized that I c