CASSIEMy head feels so fuzzy and even when I close my eyes, I can feel the world spinning. What the bloody hell is going on with me?The last time I remember I was under Jayden and we were on my bed. Wait, does that mean I'm dizzy from having sex with him and not getting enough rest? But why do I not only feel dizzy but also weak?Something cold touched my cheek, it was a big palm. “Cassandra? Can you hear my voice?”It was Jayden's voice. I could hear him but when I wanted to answer him, I couldn't. “Doc, why did she faint again? You and the elders are sure that the plant won't become poisonous after she drinks it, right?”What plant and why would it be poisonous? Ouch, my right neck feels numb too. This is because of what Jayden did, he bit me! I hate that guy for being so selfish. He ignored my restrictions and bit me instead. Trying to mark me, he's crazy. I'll never be marked by him even if I'm pregnant with his child. Because if I'm already bound to him, it'll be harde
CASSIERight after the ship stopped at the city dock, Jayden extended his hand to me as we were all about to get off this ship. “Be careful, watch your step,” he said.I rolled my eyes lazily. But what would happen if I suddenly jumped off the ship? Would he scream? Ah, I really wanted to do that.“I know you're thinking stupid things.”I pursed my lips, “You can't even read my mind, so don't be a smart ass.”He just shook his head. Chill out Jayden, I'll make you feel how hard it is to be my husband until you get sick of it and dump me and I'll run off with the baby. What a beautiful plan. “Please hold yourself back, Alpha Jayden. After all Luna Cassandra has just recovered and her body is still weak to receive your pheromones,” the elder explained.I glanced at Jayden, he had a serious face. When it's like that he looks like a real gentleman. “I will also prescribe some vitamins for Luna Cassandra and will deliver it as soon as possible to your house,” the doctor said. “No, n
CASSIEI fell on the ground because they pushed me. There were scratches on my palms from rubbing against the dirt and gravel. “The daughter of a whore doesn't deserve to play with us!”“That's right! You don't have a wolf either, so you can't join us who are strong!”“Get the hell out of this park!”I felt de javu. This was similar to the unpleasant memories of my childhood. When I was bullied by my friends from elementary school to high school. The faces of the kids who bullied me, I still remember them.Strangely, I couldn't say anything to defend myself. Not only that, I was also trapped in my body as a child. I was still digesting what happened when suddenly my body was splashed by cold water. “You're so dirty that you need a bath.”And they laughed at me smugly, as if I was a pathetic spectacle. Mom's not a whore, that's just a rumor, I'm sure!She must have had a reason for leaving me with dad, not because she was interested in another man but because of something. “She w
CASSIEI covered my nose when I smelled onions. The smell was so strong that it made me nauseous. And I was about to turn around and go back to my room until the smell cleared but my name was called. “Cassandra, let's have breakfast.”I shook my head. “The onion smell makes me want to throw up.”He looked at all the dishes on the table, “all the food here has onions-I'll ask the maid to replace it.”That much food to throw away? It's a waste, but I can't eat it either because I'm sure I'll throw up. It seems that being pregnant has made me sensitive to some foods especially those with strong smells. “Come here, the food has been put away.” Jayden waved his hand. I descended the stairs slowly while still clutching my nose with both hands. “I don't know if you don't like food that contains onions. Or do you have an allergy to onions?”Before answering, I wanted to make sure that the onion smell was gone. Only then did I slowly release the pinch on my nose. “I'm not allergic to o
CASSIEI tore the bottom of my dress and wrapped it around the injured arm. This is to stop the bleeding temporarily.“Bring her in, lay her on the sofa and elevate her head above her body. Do you understand?”They all nodded and took the maid into the house. I quickly ran to find the first aid kit. “Luna, it's on top of the kitchen cupboard, I'll get it,” said the butler. “Yes, please take it to the living room.”“Yes Luna.”She had to be helped immediately so I ran to the living room. But halfway there, my stomach cramped up and I had to stop. It felt like it was being twisted from the inside and my body suddenly collapsed. Please don't fuss now. I have to save someone, please cooperate. I gently rubbed my stomach and leaned against the wall for a while while catching my breath. “Luna, are you okay?” With a worried face, the maid approached me. “You're bleeding? Is it from your bottom?”The moment she said that my heart almost stopped. Then I looked down and found out that th
CASSIEIt was easy for him to said that, because he had never been in my position. And it seems like everyone does, they make light of something they've never experienced.If Jayden was in my shoes, he'd probably think twice about what he said.“I'll go, you rest. The butler will take care of you. If you need anything, just tell her, don't do it yourself.”Look, he's very bossy. That's his trademark.Before he really took a step, I pulled his hand, preventing him from leaving this room. There was something I wanted to talk about. “Has there been any progress on the last terms of our marriage contract? It's been over two weeks and I haven't heard anything from you about it.”His expressionless face looked at my hand for a moment. “No, I haven't been able to find your mother's whereabouts–and please don't hold me carelessly.”I quickly let go of his hand despite being quite annoyed. Did he think I would happily touch him? I won't. I just wanted to know if he really did the last poin
CASSIE“Why are you being so quiet? You don't like eating here?”I gasped, “what?”Jayden pushed a plate of cut meat in front of me. “Eat it.”“Thank you,” I said under my breath.We weren't eating at home, but at a restaurant that Jayden had booked so we were the only customers here.I had no idea what Jayden was thinking so he finally asked me out. Maybe he felt guilty or sorry for seeing me at home all the time. I started shoveling the meat into my mouth and then my eyes rounded. “This is really good,” I chuckled.“Really? You can eat mine too.” He immediately handed me his plate.Hey! I just said it was delicious, not that I wanted to eat more. But if he offered it to me, I wouldn't refuse either. He raised one hand to call the waiter.“Add two more plates of the same menu,” he said to the waiter.I glared at him but he didn't seem to care about my reaction. When the waiter left, I leaned forward. “You– why are you ordering more? What's on our plates isn't even finished yet.”“
CASSIENever mind what the two of them did in the past, I'm going to finish the food even though I lost my appetite so that I can leave this place as soon as possible. Staying between them any longer would really drag me into their problems.Sadly because I was too hasty, I choked. I could feel the food I had chewed going up my nose. Jayden immediately stood up and took a place beside me while rubbing my back. “Slow down, if you're full there's no need to eat it again.”It's not a matter of being full or not, but I don't want to waste food either. Maybe for people like them food like this is something common and they can get it easily, but for me it's something to be grateful for and shouldn't be wasted. I looked down because I was still coughing, but even so, I could feel Paula's sharp glance. It seemed like she still had feelings for Jayden. No wonder, she must hate me because I married her ex-fiancé.Meanwhile Jayden was still calming me down, he was acting like a gentleman thi
JAYDENShe fell asleep before opening the last of her presents.“Is opening presents so tiring?” I gently stroked her hair.Seeing her sleeping so peacefully like this reminded me of someone. Even from the first time I met her, I had remembered that person's face.She was the mature woman I met by accident when I was a child, when mom was still around.If I think about it, Cassie's face is indeed similar. That was one of the reasons that surprised me when I finally met Cassie because it was like I met that woman from the past.But I hope that was just a coincidence because if I remember correctly, that woman wasn't nice, she had intimidated mom.My attention refocused on Cassie. Since she's already asleep, I won't wake her up. I'll clean up the presents and put them in one place so that she can continue later.But it's a good thing that her current sleeping position looks comfortable for her, because if I carry her, I think she might wake up.So I just brought a thick blanket for her
CASSIE“What about the rest? Do you want to open that now or later?”I glanced at the other boxes. I was taught by my teacher to cherish the gifts of others, so I would decide to open them. “I'll open them all right now.”“Need help?”“Just looking is enough.”He raised both hands up. “Alright, go ahead.”The second box surprised me no less. It was a heart-shaped necklace with a crown at the top. “What's the philosophy this time? Explain it to me.”“The name of the necklace is The Heart of Kingdom, made of the famous and rare rubies, the carat is decorated with hundreds of diamonds. It is the most beautiful diamond necklace in existence.” “Why did you give it to me? What was the reason?”“Apart from anything else, you are the Luna of Pack Nexus, and to me a pack is like a body that I divide into the head, the heart, and the rest of the limbs. You are the heart, you are the second highest ruler after me, Cassandra.”I needed to blink a few times to digest his words. “Your presenc
CASSIEI did everything I could to get rid of Noah's body odor. From taking several showers to spraying the perfume Jayden was wearing, I did everything to keep Jayden from knowing that Noah had just come here, at least for this first meeting. To silence the others was easy, I had 'warned' them a bit.“Is it gone?” I asked Olivia. “Yes, Luna. I don't smell anything other than Alpha Jayden's perfume. In fact, there was no smell of anyone to begin with.”Still, at least I had anticipated. “Pardon me Luna, but have you seen the gift that was given to you?”“Gift?” I felt Jayden had given me nothing. “Oh my! You were right! That big box, where is it now?” And yep, I panicked because I had put it at the front of the room but now it was gone. “Luna, it's next to your bed.”I immediately looked in the direction she pointed, and it was true, the box was lying there. “I have to know what's inside.... at least it has to be opened.” Because I don't want Jayden to misunderstand and wonder
CASSIEI gambled my luck by inviting Noah to Jayden's house. Let's just say I used my luck of the year on this day. Because I wanted to build his trust, that way I could secretly know his steps.“Have you made sure that the food and drinks are acceptable to Noah?” I asked the butler.I knew she was scared because I'd invited Noah, but luckily she was willing to help prepare the meal. “That's right, Luna. He'll enjoy it.”“Alright, then you can leave me alone. Everything is safe, he won't do anything bad in this house. Not with this heavy guard,” I explained.“But Luna-”“Karren, I'm just talking to him, it's not like I'm going to run away with him. Can you do that for me?”She looked down and finally left the backyard. Now it was just a matter of waiting for Noah to arrive. I hoped that he would come before Jayden got home because if Jayden was already home, then my plan was ruined.I decided to sip the tea that the maid had just made to calm my mind. “I didn't expect you to welcom
CASSIEI can't keep sitting idly by. But I've done so many things in this house, everything I've tried. Jayden is definitely not going to let me go again, he's really afraid that I'll disappear like last time. If this continues, then the chance to get close to Noah will be even further out of reach. To get close to that guy, it would be impossible if I didn't make a move first. But because of being in this house, I couldn't do anything.“Luna Cassandra, would you like to eat something?”I was quite surprised to hear the butler's voice and her head that suddenly appeared behind the library door. “All kinds of food have already entered my stomach, if I eat any more, I can fast for a few days.”The butler smiled and disappeared.I thought she was leaving, but instead she came in pushing a trolley of assorted deserts. “I'm already very full, Karren.”“I know Luna, it's just that I've brought all this delicious food. If you don't eat it, do you mind if I do?” She sat in front of me w
CASSIE“Did you bring the evidence?” I followed Jayden who had just returned home. “When can we catch him? Tonight? Or wait until tomorrow morning for people to find out?”Jayden stopped suddenly which made me bump into his back. “Cassie,” he said. “Yes?”“We just talked about it yesterday and you've already asked me about it over 100 times. Do you think finding evidence is that easy?”I scratched the back of my neck. “I thought since you're an Alpha, it would be different.”He smiled while shaking his head in disbelief. “It's only possible if I'm a witch because then I can read people's minds and investigate them with my magic.”“Don't bring up the name of a witch,” I said. I whispered into his ear. “We werewolves are forbidden to talk about them or they will hear about it and come for us.”Instead of being scared, he burst out laughing. “Which myth do you believe this time?”“It's not a myth,” I snapped. “It's real, people say so.”“Which people? The ones who live in Pack Arcanu
CASSIE His unexpected attitude change made me suspect that he might actually have multiple personalities. How could I not suspect that? His mannerisms are just suspicious. That time when he picked me up at the motel, he was so mad that it felt like no one could calm his anger. Then today he was suddenly nice to me and even allowed me to know something personal about him. His act makes me worry that his main goal is no longer to get the baby in my belly, but something else as well. Look, he even pulled out a chair for me. “Sit down,” he said like a gentleman. I gave him a quick glance and sat down. “You're no longer mad?”He shrugged his shoulders. “I want to be mad but seeing you weak like that doesn't give me the heart.”Wow, what is this, he thinks I'm weak? I'm just lazy to create a fight with him that's why I'm like this. “I wonder who exactly told you that I ran away,” I said, trying to bait him into saying something.After all, I needed to know who disliked me so that I
CASSIE“I just want to take a leisurely walk in the backyard,” I said for the umpteenth time. Everyone who saw me heading to the back part of the house told me not to go there. They said it was dangerous, they were afraid I'd be kidnapped again. Gosh, even though I'm not going out of the neighborhood either, I'm just going to get some fresh air in the yard. But they were so dramatic as if there would be kidnappers taking me away. After all, I'm sure the kidnapper is just that man, and now he's probably scared to hide himself. “Forgive me Luna, you just left the hospital, you also just survived a kidnapping,” Olivia said. That kid ever since I appointed her as my assistant, she's always obeyed me, but it seems like not anymore. I'm sure Jayden had warned her sternly until she turned pale like this. “I'm so bored at home, I just want to get some fresh air,” I protested.Suddenly she knelt down in front of me. “I beg you to listen to what Alpha Jayden has to said. It's for your ow
CASSIEI've accepted that I have to end up in Jayden's hands. Let him misunderstand and regret it. I felt sleepy and slowly my grip on his hand loosened until it was completely released.Just a few more seconds before I lost my consciousness completely, Jayden finally let go of me.My body collapsed on the cold floor. I coughed as I tried to inhale as much air as possible. Meanwhile from down here I saw his feet retreating slowly. Then my hearing started to return fully and I heard his voice shouting for Doctor Bram. It wasn't long before he lifted my body and placed it onto the bed. Now it seemed like he was back to being the real Jayden. He placed his hand on my stomach and his expression looked relieved. “Please allow me to check on Luna Cassandra.”I didn't realize it wasn't just my hallucination. Doctor Bram did come and immediately examined me. My body was still weak so I didn't respond much when the doctor asked a few questions. Instead, I heard Jayden answering everythi