-Stefan-Our meeting with Kristoff was early this morning but I didn’t really bother texting or calling if we should be driving together. Just the thought of being alone with him hits differently now that I know the truth. Honestly, I have yet to process the information that was dumped on me like it was so easy to process. I don’t know if this is my Karma, a payment for everything that I have done not only to Angeline but also to Ethan. I know that Ethan is Angeline’s blind date and that Ethan really liked her even though he just saw her for a few minutes. But then again, if they are really meant for each other then why did fate bring us together and even make her my Fated Mate?There are so many things about this whole ordeal that doesn’t sit right for me and there is nothing I can do about it.Just then the door to my office opened and Mrs. Smith came in, anger and frustration, and maybe a little guilt filled her every step towards me. Behind him is the reason for Mrs. Smith to ha
-Stefan-I arrived earlier than Kristoff and Ethan but instead of going inside, I preferred to stay in my car. I leaned back and closed my eyes as I tried to calm my mind. It’s been messed up since the day Angelica, no, Angeline said those words. I am even having a hard time determining which is which because honestly, it’s really hard when the face you know so well isn’t the face that you’re looking at right now.Although I can’t help but feel a bit glad that I fell in love with the same woman, am I really in the position to be glad when that same woman hates my guts and wants to replace me? But that’s not all, I also have to think about our son. How should I tell our son that his mother, whom he thought was dead was actually alive?There are already so many things that I need to think about and yet my thoughts are only focused on her. How can I not when even though I thought she was dead, she was still in my heart and in my mind? There are so many questions in my head right now, a
-Ethan-“Where do we stand?” I hear Stefan ask calmly even though I know that he was anything but. Of all the years that we were friends, it was not hard to determine if he was wearing a mask or not. Ever since he became an Alpha and after those who wanted more power wanted nothing more but to get the position he had, Stefan stopped showing his feelings. He had several masks that he wore for certain occasions, right now he is wearing the one that shows calmness even though everything inside of him is chaotic.The only time I saw him show his emotion was after he finally admitted and stopped his internal battle to like Angelica, who of course was also Angeline. Despite the glamour that she was in, Stefan still liked the same woman. He fell in love with her from the moment he laid his eyes on her without the bond. This makes me wonder if they were really fated together or if was this my chance for redemption.“Honestly,” Kristoff said we a sigh, “We might have known who was really beh
-Ethan-I recall the last thing that Stefan said before he left and I have to admit that a part of me is guilty because of it.“Tell Angelica, no, Angeline to use the same face and name, that is if you want to protect her since it seems like you are doing a better job than I am,” Stefan said in a calm soft voice. “Tell her I’m sorry for being the worst mate she ever had. My ways may not be the best there is, but at that time all I wanted was to protect her. And I guess, it’s your turn now because I failed.” I know Stefan well enough to see that him admitting his mistake was a huge deal. “Wow!” Kristoff exclaimed as he sat on the chair beside me. “I didn’t expect our meeting to end that way.” He admitted.“Neither did I,” I agreed. “But shouldn’t you have an idea that it would be that way?” Kristoff is a good friend and most of the time he keeps to himself. But after what he had seen, I know that it’s hard for him to do so. I looked at my vampire friend, and instead of answering hi
-Ethan-My mind has been in non-stop chaos since after the meeting and conversation I had with Kristoff. I stayed in the parking space beside my cabin for almost an hour now. Lucas nearly went to get me but I mind-linked him and told him that I needed more time alone. Suddenly I remembered that I was supposed to set up a meeting with Kristoff for Angeline but I was so caught up with my own issues that I forgot to do it. I pulled out my phone and dialed his number. “Don’t tell me that you miss me that soon?” He asked jokingly“There’s something I wanted to ask but I got distracted,” I replied disregarding his awful joke. I just wanted to know if there is a possibility of having remnants of the trance even if the removable was already performed.”“You think Angeline is still tranced?” He asked seriously.“A part of me feels that she is still under the trance because, for one, there’s something about her actions that doesn’t really match with the person I know her to be.”“Like what?”
-Angeline-Lately, I noticed that Ethan is acting differently and yet still the same. “So, where have you been?” I asked the moment that he walked into the dining room. He looked at me but immediately turned his focus on Lucas who was bringing the food to the table as she said, “I was in a meeting with Kristoff and Stefan,” he replied as he took the bowls from Lucas and placed it on the table. “Is there an update regarding my request with Stefan?” I asked. Because I really want him to be my mate now. It makes me wonder why the hell did I decide to push him away in the beginning. I mean, what the hell was I thinking back then? Why did I ever think that I was fine not living with him? I got to admit that I kinda miss our banter. “We didn’t really talk about it, because Kristoff has some important news,” he replied, still not looking at me. What the hell is wrong with him? And where is the guy who said that he would go to war with Stefan if it meant that he would get to keep me?Raja
-Ethan-The moment that I stepped into the room I knew that Angeline already had an idea that I was kind of avoiding her. I can feel her eyes following every movement that I make. I know that I should feel happy about it. Maybe I should just disregard the trance and just live with her. I love her anyway, there’s no doubt about that, and despite her finding her Mate and choosing him. I still loved her. So what difference does it make if she is in the trance or not? As long as she’s with me, I will protect her. So maybe, I could just disregard the fact that she’s in a trance or not. But I can’t, no, my conscience can’t. “Is there an update regarding my request with Stefan?” I know that she would ask me this question and even though Stefan already gave me his answer I just can’t tell it to her. “We didn’t really talk about it, because Kristoff has some important news,” I lied, unable to look at her, because I was so afraid that she could see through my lie. After helping out in plac
-Angeline-After all I had been through, only a few things could surprise me. And yet the moment that Raja’s hand came in contact with my face, I was speechless. “Did you just slap me?” I asked, my body was filled with rage and horror. I am not sure what happened exactly that warranted Raja slapping me. “What did I ever do to you?” I asked, unbelieving that what happened really happened.Raja looked me straight in the eye, unblinking and no signs of regret can be seen on her face after what she had done. “What did I ever do to you, Raja?” I asked angrily this time. I know that Raja hated me when I requested the look on my face to make sure that no one would recognize me but was that enough reason for her to treat me this way?“Do you remember what was happening before I slapped you?” Raja asked calmly as if she didn't just slap me.“What do you mean?” I asked still angry as I kept on massaging my slapped cheek. “No better yet, what the hell is your problem?” I watched as Raja, Etha