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
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“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
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
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 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
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
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
JAYDENI prepared to deflect the spear Alpha Alexei had launched. But a wolf suddenly jumped up and blocked my view. It wasn't one of my troops, it.... came from the other direction. And what was surprising is that the moment it was in the air, an enormous shining transparent shield appeared. The shield shattered the spear into ashes that scattered in the air. It happened in the blink of an eye like a flash of lightning. After that incident, I immediately ran to the edge of the cliff, looking down. Was I hallucinating? I saw Cassie! She was lying on the ground unconscious down there. I mean, wasn't she in Arcanum? Why am I seeing her here now?"Alpha Jayden, that is indeed Luna Cassandra," Hagen said. In that instant I jumped off the cliff and landed next to her. I hold her. It's true, I'm not hallucinating! Cassie was indeed in front of me."Cassie!" I immediately placed her head on my lap while patting her cheek lightly. "Wake up Cassie." I was still trying to wake her up
CASSIEIt turned out that the special clothing was a cloak worn by witches. Where Isabela said, the cloak can protect all wearers, like a shield, because it has been given a spell. And the special weapon she was referring to was a bottle filled with thick black liquid which had also been given a spell which could be used to splash anyone who wanted to do harm. Where the liquid will turn into a thundercloud and attack whoever we call by name. I think that's the coolest thing I've ever seen. And those witches are used to things like that. “Are you okay?” Isabela asked. She kept a close eye on me during the trip because she was afraid something would happen to me and my baby. “Nothing bad,” I replied. We were still on the ship and would soon reach Pack Arcanum. In the end we decided to keep going together. Isabela left the royal business to those in charge and she told Ben to handle everything. Although there was an argument, Ben reluctantly let us go. He told us to come back safe
CASSIEI counted down from 10. Shortly, Isabela's personal assistant would come to deliver the food like he did yesterday.So I left nothing to chance, when he opened the door, I immediately pulled him inside."Tell Isabela that she needs to see Alexei as soon as possible. She can't wait long. I have a bad feeling if she delays."Ben placed my tray of food on the nightstand and then he swatted away my hand that was pointed at his neck with my hairpin. "Sorry, but we don't like violence here. If you want to talk, then do it nicely, no need to threaten like this."I did it to intimidate him and he told Isabela, there was no other intention."I won't hurt you if you do as I said. This is for the good of everyone. Before the war happens."“I'm sorry but I'm not your man, Luna Cassandra.”I grabbed his shirt collar. “You've been acting disrespectful from the start and I was going to forgive you because you're Isabela's personal assistant-”“Queen Isabela.”“But you're getting more and more
ALEXEI“Do you want to continue searching today?”“Tomorrow, you guys need to rest after these two days of searching non-stop.”“Good, Alpha Alexei.”My henchman as well as the Beta of Pack Arcanum, Ben, delivered my answer to the rest of the troops.The troops were divided into groups that searched the forests, borders, and residential areas. And I was currently in the forest, searching for any caves that Cassandra might have used.Unfortunately, the search in the forest and residential area was unsuccessful, there was no sign of Cassandra.The only hope left was at the border.We have all become victims of Cassandra's tricks. It turns out she teamed up with Noah to escape and now the two of them have no sign of returning here. She even fired stun bullets at us which proved that she had planned this escape well in advance, not a spur of the moment decision.Noah convinced me as if he supported my plan, but he stabbed me in the back. I had a gift for him that I would give him when we
JAYDEN“You better be looking for her!”“Please pardon our negligence, Alpha Jayden.”I threw everything in front of me.I don't know how many hundreds of things were broken, and I still couldn't find Cassie.I really didn't expect her to leave again.After the punishment I gave her, I thought she would wise and realize her actions. But I underestimated Cassie too much. She's the most stubborn person I've ever met. She also had such an innocent face that it fooled me.I felt sorry for her every time I saw her, so I didn't even know I was being fooled.I thought that after our conversation at the hotel that time, our relationship had improved, but it hadn't. I lost her just as things were getting better. I just lost her after everything seemed fine."Alpha Jayden, I don't think Luna Cassandra is still in the Pack Nexus because if she was, we would've been able to find her. But we still can't find her despite searching all over."I threw my sharp gaze at Hagen. "Where do you think Cassa
CASSIE"Then what should I do now? Will there be a ceremony to use your magic?“”No need, I can do that right now by myself."Wow, so this is one of the perks for being a witch? No hassle to hold a ceremony like us if we want to do something beyond our abilities.“Sit down and close your eyes, I'll cast the spell.”I obeyed her guidance, sitting on one of the chairs here. But before closing my eyes, I wanted to ask something,"You're not going to activate the spell on everyone right? I mean, only Jayden won't be able to find my whereabouts right?"“If that's what you want, then I'll grant it so.”I nodded in agreement and then closed my eyes.I was prepared that it might be painful, but after counting the time, I felt nothing.“It's done.”I opened my eyes and furrowed my brows, "that fast? Did it work already? Without the need to feel pain?“”Yes, I just need to cast the spell. It didn't make you feel any pain because that's how our spells work. Did you do something that traumatized y
CASSIEI didn't mean to attack her emotionally, I just wanted to know why I was the only child she had. Because if she had other ones, she probably wouldn't fight over me with the others, right? I mean, there are only two parties, Alexei and Jayden, which I can still handle, but this is three parties, I'm overloaded.“I can't do it, Cassie.”"Why can't you? You have a husband, you have an empire to continue. So explain why you're not making more children!"I knew my voice was getting higher and higher. I said I was losing control of myself because everything Isabela said was a new fact to me."I can't sleep with a man I don't love. I keep mine only for the men I want. And Arlo is not that man. So even though we were married, we never did."I covered my mouth with both hands."So, in other words, I'm the outcome of the mistake you made with Alexei? Because the man you love is not him but Jayden's father, right?"“No, it's not like that Cassie-”"Enough, your answer already proves that
CASSIE“You're right about me cursing Jayden, but I had a strong reason for doing so because my life and death were also at stake.”“What kind of reason would justify cursing an innocent person?”"He's not completely clean, Cassie. Jayden that you are talking about, he is also guilty."I sighed. "What's his guilt? Because he was born to a couple that you don't think should be together? Is that why you're cursed Jayden? Because he's the child of the man you loved whom he later ended up marrying with the other woman? Because of their parents? Because of mistakes Jayden didn't even make?"I sniffled my nose. "A child can't choose their parents, it's a fate they have to accept for life. Not only Jayden, I can't choose my parents either. So do you think he's still at fault in your problems with his father?""You don't know what it's like to be betrayed by the man you love so much Cassandra. When you put all your hopes in him, when he promised you things you've never gotten before, when you
CASSIEI blinked my eyes a few times.Now I understood why Isabela was fought over by Alexei to the point that he wouldn't marry any woman after her, even if it was just a one-night stand.She was like a real goddess, she was so gorgeous.Our eyes met and I could tell they were similar to mine.As if realizing that it wasn't just the two of us, Isabela gave the code through her eyes to her personal assistant who then left.“Come in, Cassie.” She invited me into her room.Actually, this is what a Queen's bedroom looks like. I've only seen it once in my entire life.Isabela held both my hands and her eyes were already glazed over. She saw the pendant I was wearing. "You are indeed my daughter, Cassie. I hardly expected to see you again." Then she hugged me tightly.Even though it was the first time this had happened, my heart could feel the emotion that Isabela felt. Maybe it was because of our blood ties. But I couldn't respond to her hug, I wanted to but not for now.There are so many