The next morning, Twilight woke up before Takumi. She just lay on his chest, drawing circles on it.“You've just woken up and you're already trying to get me excited.” He said, his eyes still closed.“You're awake?”“Yeah, for a while. Anyway, how are you feeling?”“Like my lower half turned into jelly.”He got up, holding her in his arms.“Where are we going?” She asked.“The bathroom to take a bath.”When they finished, Takumi carried her back to her room. He sat her down on the edge of the bed and began dressing her.“I'm perfectly capable of dressing myself, you know.”“And I want to take care of you. It's to make up for what I did to your legs last night.” He lifted her foot and pecked her ankle.While he was getting her dressed, Takumi kept showering her with kisses on her nose, cheeks, and neck.“You do know that we’ve already used the whole pack, right?”“Get your dirty little mind out of the gutters. Who said that's what I wanted to do?” He flicked her forehead.“I wouldn't p
“Do you still want that 30-page explanation?” He asked after they were done eating.“I bumped it down to a 10-page one.”“It’s a start.”“That reminds me, we need to wash and change the sheets and do a little cleaning up. Wouldn’t want to shock the maids.”“That’s if they haven’t beaten us to it.”When they got to their room, he picked his clothes up and threw them into the basket and went on to whatever else had landed on the floor while she took care of the sheets.“I just realised that if I walk around with all this, it’ll be admitting that we had sex. It won’t make a difference, but it’s weird having people know.”“I think we should get used to it.”“I doubt it’ll happen any time soon.”Afterwards, he took the trash out while she went to the laundry room. On the way, she bumped into her dad. He noticed the sheets and wouldn’t have thought much of it if it weren’t for the mixed scents.“I saw nothing but be safe and careful. Having pups is serious business.”“I’m going to pretend t
Takumi woke up in a hospital bed.“Finally, you decided to wake up. You tall, dumb, blonde motherfucker, you scared the hell out of me.”“Whoa, slow down. What happened and where am I?”“The pack's hospital. I accidentally marked you. The doctor said I almost punctured an important vein. You were unconscious for a little over a week.”“Then why were you scolding me instead of crying tears of joy?”“The doctor said that you were ok, you just didn't want to wake up is all. So that kind of pissed me off.”“Geez, you say it as if I chose not to. Come closer.”“Ok?”He stared at her face for a bit.“Is there something on my face?” She asked.“No. But were you sleeping here the whole time?”She shifted her gaze to anywhere but his. “No.” She answered.“I know you're lying. I can see the bags under your eyes. Don't tell me that you also haven't been eating properly.”“I tried at least.”“What am I going to do with you?”He then noticed what was on her wrist.“You're wearing the bracelet?”“Y
“Hey, wake up.” He whispered and gently stroked her face.“Where are we?” She sat up and rubbed the sleep from her eyes.“Our room.”“We're back already?”“Yeah. Do you want to use the bathroom first or should I?”“You go on ahead. I'll just end up falling asleep in there.”“Or we could take a bath at the same time.”“No way, not happening. I've had enough of you for one night.”“Suit yourself.”Ten minutes later, he came out wearing nothing but grey flannel pants.“It wouldn't kill you to wear a shirt too, you know.”“It's not anything you haven't seen before.” He winked. “Anyway, you can use the bathroom now.”“Do you mind helping me out a little? My legs are still a little wobbly.”“Sure. I figured as much, so I already had a bath ready for you.”He picked her up and carried her to the bathroom.“Need help getting undressed?”“Nah, I got it.”After undressing herself, Takumi set her down in the bathtub.“I'm going to feel it in the morning, aren't I?”“Yep. Sorry about that.”“It's
Takumi woke up with a note stuck to his face. It said:Pack elders wanted to see me. Not sure why or when I'll be back.Meanwhile...“Your original wolf was a white one. And we all know that white wolves are destined to be Lunas and that they always give birth to the strongest pups. Hence, they always get an Alpha as a mate.”“Where are you going with this?”“The problem is that white wolves are also the ones who are in the most danger because they are sought after. Unmated males will try to mark one because being mated to a white she-wolf means having a right to challenge an Alpha for his position. Or, if applicable, even the offspring of white wolves have the right. The situation is worse in your case. The entire empire knows about your wolf.”“I already know all that. Can you get to the point?”“We think that it's best if you consider finding another mate, who's a wolf. Before you say anything, listen to what we have to say. As far as everyone outside the pack is concerned, you're
The next night…It was almost late when they arrived back at the apartment, but they had dinner anyway. While washing the dishes, she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist and kisses on her neck.“What are you up to now?” She asked.He turned her around and caged her in between his arms.“Nothing much. Except, I'm home alone with my girlfriend. At night. And there's a zero percent chance of anyone walking in on us.”“I know what you're thinking and not on a school night.”“Aw, c'mon.”“Nope. You still have to finish high school and get into university. And you won't be able to do that if you don't focus.”“But...”“No buts, I'm doing this for your own good. And us living together is a privilege, not a right. I can always move out and you'll only see me when school's out.”“Fine. Fridays and Saturdays.”“Good. I forgot to add in except when it’s exam time. Now off to bed, I'll join you once I've finished up.”“Yes ma'am.”A few minutes later, she joined him.“I'm starting to wond
The next morning, she woke up with a fever and a stuffy nose. Takumi walked into the room.“Oh good, you're awake. The power's back but it looks like we'll be staying inside today; it's still raining heavily.”She didn't get up and only hummed in response.“Something wrong?”“I feel like a massive pile of shit.”He put his hand on her forehead.“So, Miss. I-never-get-sick, it looks like you caught a cold.”“Tis doesn’t want to heal me. She said something about learning my lesson but it’s a bitch move in my opinion.”“I can’t say that I don’t agree with her. I'll go make you something to eat.”“No, I don't want to eat anything. I just want to sleep.”“Wow, you must be seriously sick if you don't even want to eat anything. But you still have to if you don't want to get worse.”“Geez, is this what being sick feels like? I feel like I'm dying.”“You wouldn't feel like this if you had listened to me.”Takumi woke up and found the other side of the bed empty. He went into the living room an
Later…Takumi went into a fit of coughing.“Are you ok?”“Yeah. I think I swallowed wrong.”She got him a glass of water.“Are you sure? You’ve been coughing a little since we got home.”“Yeah, I’m sure.”“Ok, but maybe take a little study break.”“Sure.”Later that night, he coughed again.“You don’t sound ok. If anything, it sounds like you caught something from me while I was sick.”The next day…She gently woke him up.“Did you forget something?” He asked groggily.“What do you mean?”“You left just now, didn’t you?”“No, but I’m guessing were you sleeping the whole day.”“I don’t remember doing anything so I guess so.”“I thought that might be the case so I made dinner. I also got medicine.”“Is it a coincidence that you got the exact one my parents would get?”“No. Earlier, I wasn’t sure which one was ok for you to have and I thought I’d be disturbing your sleep, so I called your dad. I found his office number online. The secretary was a little annoying but I finally got through
1) The original title was “Winning the Luna’s Heart” and it’s a little obvious why I changed it ;)2) I started and finished the book when I was 16 (2019) on wattpad but took it down cuz it was a little cringe. It was only this year (2022) that I got a proper editor and made a lot of great changes3) Originally, Matako was never part of the story at all. They were going to break up but it was going to be caused by Takumi coming home late and drunk and then accidentally calling Yuri's name while he was having sex with Twilight. Yuri was who he was supposed to cheat on Twilight with. But I changed my mind.4) Yuri was never supposed to be nice to Twilight. She was actually supposed to try to steal Takumi from Twilight hence the reason for the first fact.5) Yuri was also straight and the engagement was supposed to be broken up because she got pregnant with her boyfriend’s baby6) Takumi was supposed to get a vasectomy but I realised that it’s fiction so I decided to play by my own rules
Hi there, sorry about that heart-breaking ending but I couldn’t resist because a happily ever after is cliché. But good news! Book 2 (The Pains of Guilt) will be coming soon so be sure to be on the lookout for that and follow me on Instagram (@otakuhashira3004) or TikTok (nony_m01) for other exclusive content such as bonus chapters of what happens afterwards, my weird writing process, previous book covers and links to merch and the book on sites such as Amazon, Barnes&Noble, Apple books, etc in ebook, paperback and hardcover formats. I also added a bonus chapter after this one ;)Here's a little preview of book 2’s blurb:Takumi had once won his Alpha’s heart but lost it in the end.When she left, he didn’t expect to see her again 3 years later and with a child.Despite his efforts at trying to get through to her, she blatantly refuses to acknowledge the bond they still have.Not to mention, he has a bit of competition.Can he win his Alpha’s heart once more or has he lost it forever
When she got home, she went straight to the bathroom before Takumi could say anything. After a few minutes, she got out with a bandaged hand.“Sorry about the mirror.” She told him. “Before I rushed in, did you need to tell me something?”“No. I just wanted to ask if you were alright.”“Oh, ok.” She nodded in understanding. She then went to sit down and huffed her cheeks.“Rough day?”“You have no idea.”“Was it necessary to use the mirror as a punching bag though?”“Believe me, I was doing you a favour. And I'll answer your question with another question. When were you going to tell me about you and Matako? Or was I never supposed to find out?” She showed him the pictures.“I...”“Say it isn't true. Please.”He said nothing.“So, it is. You know, I was so sure that it wasn't and that it was just a misunderstanding. But I guess it was just wishful thinking. If you had come clean, I would've somewhat understood, but you didn't and instead kept it from me. And don't you dare try to chan
Week 5She had that dream for the second time, but this time, there was the sound of a baby crying. Something told her to follow it, but she couldn't tell where it was coming from.When she woke up, she found herself being cradled in a pair of arms and was faced with a worried-looking Takumi.“Are you ok? You kept calling me in your sleep. I tried to wake you up, but you wouldn't.”“Yeah, it was just a dream.”A few days later...She went to meet up with Hansuke.“You know; you've been looking less like yourself these days,” Hansuke said.“That's what I wanted to talk to you about but promise me that you'll keep it to yourself.”“Ok. You have my word.”She went ahead and told him about the dream and everything that happened afterwards.“So that's why you haven't been yourself lately. But do you honestly believe that that dream is true? I mean, you know him as well as I do, probably even better, and that doesn't sound like something he'd do.”“I know and I don't believe that it's true
Week 4“Do I look ok?” She asked.“What do you mean?”“I can't help but feel a little bloated today and I just want to know if I'm imagining things or not.”“Now that you mention it, you do look different. But I can’t put my finger on it. Oh, I know. You look more beautiful today.”“I guess it's just me then” She snorted.“Are you feeling better?”“Yeah. Can we go get cupcakes for breakfast?”“I don’t know if we should.”“C’mon, it’s just one or two.”“Then let's go fill you up with cupcakes.”Later...“I wonder how just one or two turned into five.”“And I wonder how you missed the sixth one.”“What am I going to do with you?” He chuckled. “At least don’t go on a cupcake diet.”“I’m tempted to do the opposite.”“I wouldn’t put it past you.”He sat her on his lap and kissed her.“Wait, I have a better idea.” She said.“Which is?”“Wait for me in our room and you’ll find out.” She whispered in his ear.A few minutes later, she joined him, and Takumi's jaw dropped when he saw what she w
Week 3“Am I still going to sleep on the couch?”“No, I think you've learned your lesson.”“Awesome. Are you free today?”“Only for the next hour and a half. Did you want to do something?”“There's someone I want you to meet. She's a friend that I met yesterday.”“Really?”“Yeah, I'm sure you'll like her too.”“If you say so.”“Why do I have a bad feeling about this?” Tis asked.“You're not the only one.”He took her to a nearby café and there was a girl already waiting for them. She was a 5'5 ravenette with emerald eyes and well... let's just say, she had way more going on with her chest than Twilight. In short, she was every guy's dream girl. To make matters worse, she was the same girl from Twilight's dream.“This is Matako, the friend I was telling you about. Matako, this is Twilight.”“Nice to meet you,” Matako said.“Same here.” She replied.An hour later...“Well, I have somewhere to get to in half an hour, so I'll get going. It was nice meeting you.” Twilight got up to leave.
Week 2The rain was getting her soaked, head to toe. She looked at Takumi and he was too. But he also looked upset. She tried to ask him what was wrong, but no words came out.“I'm sorry.” He said. “I can't do this anymore.”He walked away with another girl by his side, and she had a smug look on her face. She tried to go after him but couldn't move either. It was as if something was holding her back. She tried calling out to him, but her words only came out in hoarse whispers that were drowned out by the rain. He turned to say something, but she couldn't hear it over the sound of thunder or her own crying. She couldn't tell whether her face was wet from the rain or her tears.She woke up startled. It took some time for her heart rate to slow down and return to normal. There was a knock on the door. She got up to answer it and there was Hansuke.“Hey. What's up?”“Are you all better today?”“Yeah, and you could've just called if you wanted to know.”“If you were anyone else, I would'v
Week 1The next morning...“How was sneaking out to spend the night with Ichiya?”“Were you stalking me?”“No. And one piece of advice, if you want to do it again without me knowing, then wash off his scent before you come back.”“I knew I was forgetting something. Are you going to lecture me or whatever?”“No, that's your parents' job. I don't have any right to keep you two apart. At least tell me when you're going out, it saves you the trouble of sneaking out. Also, when are you going to tell him?”“I don't know.”“You should do it before you accidentally mark him. Believe me, it'll happen, and chances are higher during a full moon and when you’re in heat. Remember, you're an Oracle and because of your position, just like me, he has to move to the pack. We don't have options like other wolves. Speaking of heat, did you get those herbs from one of the healers before we left?”“Yeah, and do they have any side effects?”“No, all they do is mask most of the scent of your heat and help w
The second year also went by without a hitch.Kaido's daughter, Etsuko, came into her office. She was away on Oracle training after finding out that she had the gift. Being an Oracle is being the Moon Goddess's messenger.“Bitch, I'm back. Missed me?”“Bitch, please. You know I did. How was Oracle training?”“Hey, there's something...” Youhei came in but stopped when he saw Etsuko. “No. No no no. I'm not doing this. Twilight and my sister were already enough; I can't handle three crazies.”“You can say whatever you want, but I know that you missed me.”“As if I, or anyone for that matter, would miss the third member of the trio of troublemakers. Somehow, I always get roped into your madness even though I didn't want to be involved in any way so no I didn't at all miss you. I'll come back later.” He said before leaving.“He definitely missed me. Anyway, about the training. Let's just say that I never want to go through that again.”“That bad?”“No kidding, imagine not being able to see