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
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
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
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
Godiva PoV."It's already 7 o'clock. Gosh, I'm late!"I quickly threw off the covers and got out of bed. Without caring about my looks, which might be messy, I rushed to the kitchen. Passing through the narrow corridor with peeling paint on the walls, I half ran barefoot.I heard two women talking to each other in different tones. One of them spoke in a high tone and was answered with a trembling tone of voice from the other woman. I quickened my pace when my name was called by one of them."Godiva, where is she?" the high-pitched woman shouted."I'm here, Auntie..."I saw that Aunt Caylee's face was already bright red. I realized that I had woken up late, but the expression on her face was unnerving as she looked at me. I approached her, who was standing behind the dining table with her hands bent at her waist.I looked down at the floor and waited for my aunt to speak. The sudden silence made me feel even more creeped out. I continued to stare at my bare feet and linked my fingers t
"What are you doing, sir?" I stamped my feet firmly on the floor to resist the pull of the man's strong arms. I couldn't see his face clearly because the dim lighting only came from the light in the gap in the curtain. I tried to stay in my position at the doorway, but it was useless as I was slowly dragged inside. I tried not to cry as fear engulfed me. I don't know why I still held on to the 5 pizza boxes I was holding in my left hand, even though I could have thrown them at the man in self-defense. I just thought it was my hallucination because of the power outage. Once I heard the stifled growl of the man pulling me, I became convinced that I was hearing a different sound. When I hit something that wasn't hard but flat and warm, I knew I was getting closer to the man. I hardened my gaze to see his face in the darkness. "Godiva Fletcher, you're my mate." "I don't understand what you're saying. Please let me go, sir..." I whispered in submission. At the same time, the electrici
"Why didn't you let me go, Castor?"Finally, and with difficulty catching my breath after our passionate kiss, I was able to ask him. I can even say his name fluently. I felt the wetness on every surface of my lips that I had truly enjoyed earlier.I lifted my face to stare at Castor's visuals, which had me in a trance. I saw the yellow glow again from his irises. I clearly saw the reflection of my face in his eyes. I blinked a few times to be able to trust my own sight."I won't, because I'm sure you'll like it after this."I regained my consciousness after hearing his words. I didn't like the words that implied he knew everything about me. I pushed his body away from me."You rejected me?""Yes. I have no more business in this place, Mr. Melluci."I said it smoothly, and I didn't care if he got angry. I had to go home immediately so that I wouldn't sleep outside. If that happened, I wouldn't be able to work tomorrow because my entire body would be targeted by blood-sucking insects.
"Alright, as long as you promise not to touch me,"I saw Castor shake his head slightly for a moment. I returned his gaze to me, looking for answers from every gesture of his body. After frowning, Castor nodded slowly at me.I felt the strong night breeze as I followed Castor's steps. We walked up to the black SUV, and Castor opened the passenger door for me. He turned around to head for the driver's side seat.I noticed Castor's friend driving. I thought that they were both really mysterious people because Castor's friend was wearing a black suit and Castor was wearing a coat of the same color."Are you guys in mourning? Your clothes are all black, and the car looks dark from the outside.""Yes," Castor replied briefly."I'm sorry.""No need to apologize, Miss Fletcher," Castor's friend said."Call her Luna, Pippo," Castor cut in firmly."I'm sorry, Alpha Castor."We fell silent, but I kept thinking. I heard that name again. I only knew Alpha was a character in a superhero story I'd
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
Pollux PoV.“I’m such an idiot!”How could I even go and leave Godiva to her misfortune? I thought I would relieve my worries by going to the club, as well as a routine visit to work. I was wrong to think that everything would be fine and that Godiva would recover on her own.It was surprising when Benedetta came to the club and tried to seduce me. If my cell phone hadn’t rung at that moment, I might have lost control of myself again. Alcohol and Benedetta had made me a different person for a while.On the way to the hospital, I didn’t stop glancing at the clock on my wrist. The urban area was still crowded with people going back and forth in their vehicles, so running would be useless.“Can’t it go any faster?” I asked Nives, who was pulling the transmission switch.“The traffic is really heavy, Alpha. The car is stuck in the middle.”Then I called Godiva, assuming that she might have woken up. I felt relieved when Cian informed me that Godiva and the baby inside her were saved.I ma
Godiva PoV.I didn’t want to see anyone today. After our mating session, my stomach felt sick. Why did Pollux do that to me?I curled up on the bed. Still wrapped in my bathrobe, I was very reluctant to wear the clothes I had taken from the walk-in closet earlier. I didn’t want to think about it and tried to forget it by closing my eyes.I woke up too early because I heard Pollux’s delirious voice in the next room. I had no idea; I couldn’t tell the difference between Pollux’s authentic voice being delirious or his voice being connected through the mind link. Hearing his screams, I was sure that he was having a nightmare.I seem to understand. Pollux is probably still angry with me for last night, so he did that to me. Damn it! He always occupied my mind.“I think he’s jealous of Declan. By the Moon Goddess, he was always so unpredictable.”I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. With one hand still holding my stomach, I decide to get out of bed. As soon as I got up, I saw blood stai
Pollux PoV.“Humans always piss me off.”I flung myself on the bed roughly. Who the hell is Declan? I was so annoyed that I didn’t want to talk about it anymore.If the matter of Benedetta hadn’t first messed up Godiva’s perception of me, I would have crushed her cell phone. I had a bad feeling about this. Maybe I should find out about that man.I found solace in reading about this matter. Unable to get rid of the thought of Godiva, I just flipped through the pages of the book until one page was torn out.I decided to take a warm bath. An hour passed with me grumbling in the hot bathtub.When I came out of the bathroom, I heard Castor calling me. He had returned from monitoring the warrior alliance. I pulled a pair of pants from the walk-in closet and put them on.“What about the alliance?” I asked as I flopped down on the bed.[Good. Alpha Elmer recommended one of his warriors who works in government intelligence, and I will pull Riddick to cooperate with him. Only Riddick, the werew