Pollux PoV.“I thought I had lost you, Godiva.”I immediately embraced Godiva’s body tightly. She opened her eyes after a week of unconsciousness. Castor and I were so worried about our mate.I had such a bad thought that I would lose my mate again. All day and all night, for a whole week, I looked after Godiva until Castor had to depart to continue managing the Melucci family business in the human world. He was very understanding of my caring so much for Godiva and entrusted Godiva to my care.After we learned the truth about Godiva, We both tightened security at Burze. The arrival of the Sanguine Shadows vampires disturbed me after Godiva’s transition.“Where is Alpha Castor?” Godiva’s voice sounded weak.“He is looking after our business in Wirie.” If there is anything you need, let me know.”“I want a drink.”I got Godiva a glass of water. I poured three glasses of water for Godiva, who still appeared pale. She gave me the last empty glass, and I put it back on the nightstand.I h
Pollux PoV.“Holy Moon Goddess! What was that?”I got up from the bed and made a small run to the toilet. Washing my face with cold water, I let as much water run down my face as possible to achieve freshness. I leaned on the edge of the sink to stare straight into the mirror.My eye bags were blackened like zombies and I wanted to poke them out because this looked bad for my appearance. I sighed roughly and picked up a small towel to wipe my face. When I noticed the clock on the wall, it turned out that I had only been asleep for an hour.“Damn it!”I kept thinking about Godiva, even though I was already lying back on the bed. What could distract me from her? I felt every beat of her heart, pounding.I felt every beat of her heart, pounding. She had turned my world upside down.I knew that she had gone more gentle with me. We were already talking to each other without arguing. She also responds to any touch I give her.Perhaps I should think of Godiva and fantasize about making love t
Castor PoV.“I’d like to meet Caylee Simpson.”I saw a woman with straw-blonde hair and enormous eyes standing in front of me. Her eyes looked up at me, then she moved down to the toe of my shoe. One hand clutched a cigarette, and she puffed the smoke into the air.“Caylee is me. Is there anything you need from me, sir?”“I am Pollux Melucci, husband of your niece Godiva Fletcher.”Instantaneously, his facial expression changed. Earlier, I saw she made a sour face to greet me, but after I introduced myself, this woman widened her eyes. She smoothed her hair and her shabby-looking clothes. She extended her hand to shake mine.I ignored her greeting. I was too lazy to meet her aunt after I noticed her dealing with Godiva. If Godiva had not told me not to hurt them, I might have burned down their house and left them living on the streets.I utilized her cousin and a trial serum with stimulant properties to teach her a lesson. I thought that was enough to prove that he was just useless hu
Castor PoV.[Fuck her, Castor!]I greedily kissed Godiva’s lips, just as my inner wolf Blake had predicted. It was so soft that I pressed demandingly. There is not a single part of her body I will leave to chance.My hands stripped off the clothes clinging to her body. Taking too long, I ruged off the cloth wrapped around her breasts. Every moan that emerged from her mouth made me even more lustful.I would love to stop time so that I can always have these moments. Her scent is so seductive that it tempted my sense of smell to sniff her neck. I wetted his neck with my saliva and kissed it until it left a reddish trail.“Alpha Castor, I don’t want this to end,” Godiva said with a half-sigh.“I will give the rest of my life only to you, Luna.”[I feel her wolf, Castor. No way!]Blake’s voice sounded broken. I only focused on Godiva and did not hear his last word. Right now, I just wanted to enter her and seed her so that she would conceive puppies.I returned to playing with my fingers
Pollux PoV.“Give Godiva a company tour.”I cleared my throat briefly in response to Castor’s words. My agenda today was to visit the company just to receive a report on the company’s progress. Castor’s idea seemed good for bringing her to the company.I watched Castor as he walked away from the gym. He had mentioned the follow-up meeting of the Alphas about Death Sanguine. Castor would definitely raise the issue of the events at the wedding yesterday.I turned to head to my room. Walking up the stairs, I spotted Omega Trisha on the highest step. I was going to deliver a message to Godiva through this omega.“Trisha.” I called out to her with my alpha intonation.“Yes, Alpha Pollux.” She turned to face me and bowed.“Tell Luna Godiva to meet me in the room and also prepare breakfast for us immediately. She doesn’t need to clean herself first because I’m waiting for her.”“Yes, Alpha Pollux. I will relay your message.”I continued my steps to the room and approached the window. As I sl
Godiva PoV.“I don’t like being ignored.”I was confused. Should I separate them? I saw Pollux was barely breathing, and all I could do was stare at both of them in confusion.The twins’ mother smirked as she lowered her hand from Pollux’s neck. I let out a sigh of relief that the family drama was finally over. I helped Pollux seat himself in one chair.“I’ll get you some water; wait here!”I walked over to one of the female employees’ desks, where they were watching the mother-son scene. I asked for directions to the pantry to get some water. She offered to get us some water.I agreed and went straight back to Pollux. I saw the fingernail wound on Pollux’s neck was gradually closing. It was the first time I’d seen a wound close miraculously that fast.It wasn’t long before the employee provided us with three bottles of mineral water. My gaze shifted to the twins’ mother. She was standing in front of Pollux with her arms folded across her chest. Her brow was furrowed, as if she were d
Castor PoV.“Do you have something to say, Elder Raiden?”I dropped my gaze to the man with a white beard and shoulder-length hair. His aura as the leader of the Moonstone Elders made the atmosphere instantly quiet as he stood in the round room. All pairs of eyes were on him.As the oldest elder in our pack, his advice and criticism were always constructive. Although his speech was a bit sharp and callous, he managed to guide Dad and us to keep Moonstone on track.The meeting I held today followed a meeting held earlier with several alphas from the ten packs outside Burze. The results of the meeting decision, which resulted in 3 votes in favor of me making the warrior alliance, became the topic I raised this afternoon.“The Five Elders will approve the warrior alliance as long as the votes reach two-thirds of the packs around Burze.”“I want you to consider the fact that we had a wedding yesterday,” I added.“Things were under control, Alpha Castor. They came in peace, and you accepte
Castor PoV.I thought that all of this was no mere coincidence. Everything had indeed been determined by fate. Pollux and I were destined to have Godiva as our mate.During the journey home, I kept looking at the moonstone diadem that I was holding. Every time I moved it, the color of the gemstones changed. I only found out after sending a photo of the diadem to Alvise and forwarding it to Bice.Bice confirmed that the gemstones in the diadem were moonstones. It matches our pack's name. Dad had told me that every Alpha who wanted to form a pack would ask the Moon Goddess for guidance on the pack's name. I was even more convinced of Godiva’s presence in our lives.“Alpha Castor, your cell phone is ringing.” Pippo called out to me in a loud voice to wake me up.“Oh, I was daydreaming.”I picked up the call from mom. According to Pollux’s story, if mom had stopped by the company earlier, I can confirm mom is at the mansion now. I received a call from her.“Hello, mom.” I changed the call
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