Godiva PoV.I briefly glanced at the man whom Castor called Beta. He was the same person I saw when I first came to Castor's apartment. I understood why his eye color changed back then; he was a werewolf, just like Castor and Pollux.He lowered his head slightly when I passed by him to exit Castor's room. I was awkward with his attitude and also didn't understand why he was like that. I'm still curious about the attitude of the werewolves in this house.Why are they so pushy? I'd only just met Castor, but he was already about to get married. Everything about Melucci confused and intrigued me. Especially since they were werewolves, which I knew were beasts of the wild.Am I going to be the twin males’s mate? And they were willing to share; it was beyond belief. I shook my head as I thought about it all. Walking after a middle-aged woman in a black uniform with no white lace, I could already tell that this woman was probably the head servant of this house.“This way, Luna.”“Uhm, sorry
Pollux PoV.“My name is Godiva, not sweet pea.”I saw both her eyebrows furrow as she criticized me. It was an adorable sight, and I chuckled at it. I reached out a hand to help her up, but she did not take my hand and walked away as if she thought I was not in her presence.I did not care. The more Godiva got angry, the more I enjoyed teasing her. Something inside me stroked my ego, and I almost forgot that Godiva was my mate.This is insane! I was just teasing her, and she was so upset that I flinched at my wolfish side. I must treat her well if I do not want my heart to stop beating suddenly.“Godiva, you're going the wrong way.”I tried to catch up with her, but she misstepped and headed for the main door instead. I called out to her, and she still didn't listen to me. Am I that bad in her eyes that she would ignore me?”“Hey, sweet pea.”I saw Godiva stop her steps and turn around. It was better to call her something else instead of her own name. Women!“I told you my name is God
Castor PoV.“What are you up to?”I heard Alvise yelling at the curly blonde vampire, who was kneeling with both hands bound in chains. I had modified the chain with my poison to weaken its power. As a hereditary generation, we have a deadly poison for vampires.It had been two hours since I had been in the damp and musty-smelling room, but the vampire in front of me had yet to open his mouth. I admit he is a tough vampire; my poison only paralyzed his two hands. Besides, he has twenty-four hours to enjoy the rest of his life. After that, he would shrink and then die.My mind was briefly diverted to Godiva. I felt happiness even though I was fed up with this vampire. I could still calmly deal with the ignorant vampire who would not talk about Sanguine Shadows; it was because of Godiva.“I have no patience with him, Al.”“What are you going to do to him, Alpha Castor?”“See to it.”I raised my left hand into the air. Within seconds, my hand turned black with sharp, elongated nails. I s
Godiva PoV.“What did I see before?”I kept thinking about Castor's appearance in the blood-stained shirt as I walked towards my room. Did this make sense? How could I have no fear and decide to accept being their mate? Had I become so desperate that I wanted my life to be happier?With blood on both hands, I imagined that Castor would kill a human, and it could be me. The one thing I had going for me now was my submissive attitude. I had to obey all of Castor's rules so that he wouldn't kill me.About Pollux? I thought he was an easy-going, annoying person. A figure who wouldn't meddle in other people's business. A freedom lover and a man who charmed every woman, except me.I could observe him nodding his head and sometimes shaking his head as I picked out some clothes before I bought them. He took out a shiny black card from inside his wallet, and in one swipe, I immediately received the clothes I had chosen.I knew that Pollux just wanted to use me as his toy. I just had to keep my
Castor PoV.“That's right, Alpha. Female humans do like to do activities in the kitchen, including cooking.”I just found this out. I saw Godiva looking at me like a puppy. Her finger, surrounded by lips, sent a flutter through my heart. I want to flank those pink lips with mine and crush them right now.It's really driving me mad! All her body movements make me want to pull her tightly into my arms, dominated by me alone. The fantasy in my mind about her is distracted when Pollux taps my shoulder. Pollux must understand what I'm feeling right now because we're twins.With my personality, where everything has to be perfect, I will not allow Godiva to be in the kitchen. We already have a chef to take care of the meals served in the pack house. She should just wait in the room, and the omega will deliver to the room.“I understand. Iride, leave us.”Iride immediately excused herself and walked away politely. There were only three of us left in this room. Me, with Pollux right beside me,
Pollux PoV.“Fuck!”I gripped the steering wheel firmly, remembering how Castor had treated Godiva intimately. No matter how much I distracted my mind by pretending to be indifferent, I still envied both of them. I wanted to be able to do it, but Benedetta's shadow seemed to block it.Her influence still lingered in my heart. I wanted to kill her right then and there when I caught her fucking a human male of the same profession as her. Human entertainment fame had blinded her eyes, and Benedetta had forgotten who she was as my mate. From that moment on, I swore that I hated humans.Just last night, if I wasn't tempted by Godiva's scent, I wouldn't have touched her. I do not want to be a hypocrite; while there is a chance, I will make the most of it. I didn't care if Godiva thought I was an asshole.I turned the corner at the two-story building with blue neon lighting at the entrance. The Misty Moons nightclub we ran five years ago was a front for a business supplying narcotics to stup
Godiva PoV.“I am human, but not as stupid as you think.”If it weren't for Castor, who had told me that I should make my peace with Pollux, I wouldn't have cried to endure this kind of pain. I'd rather be with Castor than with an asshole like Pollux. I don't want to have a partner like him either.What does it mean that fate made us a couple, but he himself broke it? I don't understand the concept of mates in their world to the fullest extent, but I do understand that destiny cannot be defied.Why is it that only Castor can see through me? When I'm around Castor, I feel comfortable, but Pollux just makes me angry. Why are their traits so opposite, even though they are twins?“I'm not taking you for a fool, Godiva. I just...” Pollux trailed off.“I'm not going to meddle in your business, so just pretend I don't exist. You know what? I don't care about any of that. We'll just get married on paper; no touching, no commands, and no one will get hurt,” I pointed at the empty air in front
I walked behind Pollux. It's the first time in my life that I've been to a high-end restaurant like this. We were greeted by a guard at the entrance who bowed to Pollux.Did everyone in this town know Pollux? Everyone knows and respects him so much that it makes me shrink even more. When the guard saw me, he bowed to me as well.I reflexively followed his movements because I got carried away. With a quick movement, Pollux shrugged my shoulders and said, “There's no need to bow back. They all respect me, and everyone beside me will get it too. Straighten up!”"Welcome, Alpha Pollux. We have reserved a room for you,” said the guard.“We do not wish to be disturbed.”“Yes, Alpha Pollux.”I looked at every detail in the restaurant, from the décor to the patrons and even the staff. Every employee of this restaurant must have immediately bowed when we passed by. Stepping confidently, I kept smiling at all of them.We arrived at a closed room. One side featured a garden view bordered by glass
5 years later…Godiva’s POV"Care, stop bothering your sister."Mia’s crying made me pause as I chopped garlic. Care had just knocked down the Lego tower Mia had carefully built, grabbing my attention for a moment. While cooking, I glanced over at them now and then, seeing Mia intensely focused on rebuilding her Legos, her lips pursed.Care was the one who filled our home with laughter and life. His giggles whenever he teased his sister Mia—even to the point of tears—always distracted me from whatever I was doing. I could never be mad at that little boy, as just looking at him filled me with energy again.Meanwhile, Mia, my quiet little daughter, reminded me so much of myself. She’d always give in, tearing up when her brother picked on her, just as I had with my own cousin, Kayleigh. I was much older than Mia at the time, but even then, I was still a crybaby."I was just trying to help Mia straighten her blocks, Mom. Why are you blaming me?" Care’s brows furrowed, and I exhaled slowly
Pollux PoV.I read the copy of Benedetta’s bank statement. There was a large transfer into her account on the same day she died. I looked at another piece of paper Alvise had given me to check the sender’s name, which was written as an anagram.Alvise beamed as he showed me his phone screen. I frowned, still not understanding what was written there. My eyes shifted back and forth between him and the screen, waiting for a clear answer.“I don’t get it. Just tell me, Al—who is Virion? I’m too tired to think.”“Virgil Vissarion. I removed the last syllable of his first name and the first two syllables of his last name. You know I love doing this kind of thing, Pol.”Suddenly, everything clicked in my mind. My blood began rushing through my veins at full speed. My claws nearly tore through the car seat as I heard Alvise reveal more evidence of Virgil’s involvement.“I swear I’ll kill him when the time comes. I knew this had to be a setup. What do you think his motive is for all of this?”
Pollux PoV."You filthy slut!" The rage twisted through every nerve in my body, blinding me to anything else. How could she have thought I wouldn't be capable of ending her? Did she think I was weak? That I'd hesitate?The truth is, I had learned that mercy was a weakness I could no longer afford. No matter who it was, if they betrayed me, they had to face the consequences. She thought she could just run away. Foolish.After digging deeper into what happened at the nightclub, I had no choice but to hunt Benedetta down. Alvise had finally uncovered it-the truth she tried to bury. It was all her. The video, the lies, the humiliation she inflicted on Godiva and me-it was a carefully crafted betrayal. Benedetta, the woman I once loved, had destroyed everything.As I looked at her now, lying lifeless at my feet, I searched for some sense of remorse. A flicker of guilt, maybe. But there was nothing. Not even a hint of regret. Whatever bond we once shared had been severed long ago. The tende
Benedetta PoV.“Why here, Theo?” I asked, my voice betraying my discomfort. I didn’t want to meet him in a place like this—dimly lit, the air thick with a strange blend of turpentine and citrus. The walls were lined with red velvet, a deep blood-red that reminded me of a victim in a vampire’s embrace. Was he a vampire? I flipped the business card I had been holding for too long. The name "Virgil Vissarion" gleamed in gold, no title, just "investor." His tenor voice from our phone calls still echoed in my mind, sending chills down my spine. A vampire or not, I didn’t care. As long as he paid. The sound of footsteps approaching pulled my heart into a faster rhythm. My curiosity spiked as I turned to see a man, pale and six feet tall. His presence screamed wealth. “Apologies for keeping you waiting, Miss Darin.” I extended my hand. He grasped it, pulling it to his lips and kissing it. His old-world courtesy startled me—a gentleman from another time. I forced a smile and sa
Declan PoV.“Tell me everything.”I asked Godiva to be honest about her situation. I’d been keeping an eye on her ever since we met on the highway near the park. I clearly saw she was hurt, but her wounds healed on their own.She avoided my gaze, never making eye contact for long. I thought it was because she was trying to keep her distance, given that she was married. I looked up her life on social media and found out she was married to a notorious mafia boss in Burze.After learning that, I stepped back, not wanting to get involved with someone like Melucci. But I couldn’t get Godiva out of my mind. Maybe fate brought us back together, and I noticed she wasn’t wearing a wedding ring.From that moment, I found the courage to move forward. I tried to get closer to her by offering my apartment, hoping it would help us grow nearer. I succeeded. She’s here now, standing before me, looking awkward.“I know you’re married to Pollux Melucci. But seeing you out of town with just a friend, an
It’s been a week since I stayed at Declan’s apartment. Declan has occasionally offered to help, but I politely declined. He was so kind to us, despite his frequent refusals.I didn’t want to be a burden to him. Trisha always encouraged me to tell her what I was going through. It revealed vulnerability, and I didn’t want to appear too weak for pity.Of course, I didn’t share my thoughts with Declan. I simply told him that I still had savings for our daily needs. I said it with conviction so he wouldn’t think I was lying.“The food was delicious.” I popped the pasta into my mouth.“I saw that you had a big appetite, so I bought an extra portion.” Declan spins his fork on his plate.“Thank you, Declan. You’re so kind. I haven’t had a chance to repay you.”“You can repay me by accepting my invitation to dinner, Godiva.”I choked. Trisha quickly held out a bottle of water for me. I cleared my throat and looked at Declan. I bit my lip and thought of an excuse to turn him down.My heart felt
Godiva PoV.[I just found out that there are wonderful humans too,] Trisha spoke to me through the mind link.“You’ll get to know their various traits later.”I smiled at Trisha in response to her admiration for Declan once we set foot in front of his apartment. Not wanting to take her happiness too seriously, I still had to keep my feelings for Declan a secret from her. Even though it’s all in the past, I didn’t think Trisha needed to know this.I slowly enter Declan’s fifth-floor apartment. We’re greeted by the smell of fresh cream-colored paint and an unfurnished room. Declan pulls back the curtains to reveal a clear view of the river below.For this moment, I feel relieved to have met Declan. He’d been a great help when we needed to save money while I couldn’t find a job. He gave us a place for free at first, but I knew enough not to take advantage of his kindness.We haggled over the price of renting this unit. The deal came to a point where I paid half of the original rent. Decl
Godiva PoV.“What is your reason, Trisha?”I looked deep into her eyes. I sympathized she had remained with me until this moment. Her loyalty was unwavering despite the sadness on Trisha’s face I couldn’t understand the reason behind.I sipped a warm latte at a cafe that I had never visited before. The dim light seemed to accompany us on our escape. There was only one waiter who was mopping the floor this morning.Trisha only drank mineral water, and I ordered lasagna to replenish her energy. I thought it would keep her energized after our run out of Burze town. We got extra fries from the cafe, which I only ate because Trisha refused the food.“I will always serve and accompany you, Luna Godiva.” That was the only answer I ever heard from her.I moistened my throat, then spoke, “Ah, about that—let’s compromise, not to mention my status after this. I’m not Moonpack Luna anymore. You call me by my name, and you’re my friend now—especially in a public place like this. Understood?”My vo
Castor PoV.“How could you do this to us, Pol?”I was lying on the muddy ground. The raindrops that dripped on my face seemed to add to the misery I was feeling right now. My knuckles are still bleeding after hitting Pollux’s face so hard.There was nothing more I could do or we could do. We searched all day for Godiva, but couldn’t find her. It was as if the earth had swallowed our Luna and covered her tracks with pouring rain.‘Forgive us, Moon Goddess. Pollux and I could not take good care of your daughter.’The exhaustion I was in at the moment had blocked my mind from thinking clearly. Both of us dueled fiercely until our bodies were equally exhausted. Neither of us won because Pollux didn’t fight me and chose to let me beat him up.As his brother, I felt so angry and sorry for him, but Blake burned my emotions to take them out to Pollux. For whatever reason, the gaping chasm opened by Pollux made me want to jump in and leave everything behind.“I’m sorry, Cas.”I was silent. Doz