Sophia’s POV“You deliberately held back, didn't you?” I asked Jacob as I helped him walk to the clinic.“I didn’t,” he mumbled. “That would be massive disrespect.”I agreed, and if he ever does so, I’ll be the one to beat him up. I felt his happiness through our bond.“What is it?” I slightly leaned my head to see his face.“What is what?” He tilted sideways, and we almost lost balance. Goddess, good thing I managed to pull him in the opposite direction.“Why are you so happy when your ass was kicked?” I sighed, and now it is my time to worry about him.“It’s because you’re worried about me and.. Gamma Hugh and Beta John actually reciprocated my bow.” He chimed like a child, and I felt warm with his innocence.“That wasn’t a big deal,” I commented. He squinted his brows and sparingly said, “You even cried! What do you mean it’s not a big deal!”“I didn’t cry! Something was on my eye!”“Then why do the tears come from both eyes!?” He argued, not letting me win this argument.“Because!
Sophia’s POVBefore I resorted to running, I laid down on the ground first. Since I’m in the garden, coincidentally, there are a bunch of white flowers like baby’s breath, lilies, chrysanthemums, and the like. I totally camouflaged with Lia's silver-white fur. Holding my breath at the same time intensified my concealment as I awaited for the ringing bells to pass by the garden. I thought of myself as a flower, so that my conceal’s essence would be the same and not a big space of nothing. That would clearly arouse suspicion.They didn’t bother to conceal themselves to reserve their strength. The bells would make them noticeable anyway, so there’s that.“I think no Shadow would be stupid enough to be searching here.” I heard Ben’s voice.Lia cackled as she hummed in my head, ‘He actually called you stupid, Pia!’‘Shut up.’ I hissed, and she still kept on teasing me. I just let her be, and closed my eyes. Detecting the area within thirty meters away from me. All while maintaining my conc
Sophia’s POV“Seriously? It’s the exams, and you’re still being so possessive!?” Rhian appeared from the back and sighed at Jacob.“If it were Zero, would you?” My mate coldly asked, to which Rhian scoffed. Everyone was slowly closing in but kept on looking around. In case there’s traps for the treasure,. I slightly tilted my head, thinking about something. Then, once I realized it was near, my feet slowly ran towards the item. It was a cute moon necklace. With no hesitation whatsoever, I quickly grabbed it with my mouth, and there were three noises that came after.The first two sound so familiar, as it was the usual ringing and loud blast. Jacob and the others surrounded me, but when we all heard the third noise, I smirked.It was the university’s announcement—a booming horn. Sir Payne’s voice was heard, and he announced that the two hours were now up. Meaning, we are going to switch roles. I was about to come after them, but Jacob stopped me, “Fifteen minutes! Don’t cheat!”“Sting
Sophia’s POVIt is the weekends, and everyone is celebrating the end of the third exams. We are currently at the City’s center, as it has some stalls that sell all kinds of things. There was no specific festivity or event for today, but the crowd sure looks quite rowdy and lively. Almost every Woodhill student is here to have fun and let loose since on Monday, classes will begin once again.“Sophie! Sophie! Let’s buy that necklace!!” Sandra pointed at a friendship necklace.“I already had one.” I showed her the moon necklace that I got from the exams. Turns out, finders keepers! We are to keep what we have. Lots of them complained since some only got a mere stone. Like literally a pebble that you could just see anywhere! No surprise, whatsoever. A few received pencils and other things that are inexpensive. Two of the treasures Jacob found were aquamarine and amber rings. To which he now wore.So, please imagine the great Jacob Carter with two rings, one on each hand, my scrunchie on
Jacob’s POVI told them everything that happened as honestly as I could. Since Sophia couldn’t talk for the time being as she was still panting hard. Luke kept on growling within me, severely anxious and worried for our mate.Whilst I was narrating, I held Sophia’s hand with my left and tapped her sweat with the clean towel Grandma Azura gave me using my other hand. The three elders listened intently to me, and Elder Daria sighed as she held her temple. “Aphrosidiac? At this time and age?”The elders spoke amongst themselves, and Sophia kept on complaining that she’s having a hard time. Elder Daria checked her pulse and ordered me to stay beside my mate at all times.“It is a long-term effect if it’s a combination of the new and old kind,” Grandpa commented. “But you could..”“No.” I quickly disagreed. “I would never do it against her will.”“It is the only way, Jacob! She’s your mate. She will understand.” Grandpa tried to argue. I know he is just concerned for the both of us. But, h
Jacob’s POV Grandma Azura came inside together with Grandpa Fred and Elder Daria. The two of them each carried two dummies used for sparring matces. My brows were drawn together as I looked at them with my eyes, asking what on earth happened out there. Before any of them spoke, they closed the door and released pheromones meant for soundproofing the room. Sophia’s still sound asleep in my arms. More like, I didn’t let her wake up by drenching her with my pheromones. I slowly and carefully removed my arm as I gently lifted her head. Like a man on a tightrope, I cautiously placed my mate’s head on her pillow. I gave her a quick peck on the top of her head and rose up from our bed. “If you guys went to such great lengths as to soundproof this room, then it must be quite serious.” I opened up. “There were really four of them, but that was all only a trap. They left these dummies at the furthest distance, and it seemed calculated.” Grandpa explained. “Calculated? In what way? What do
Sophia’s POVI woke up in the middle of my deep slumber when someone tried to directly stab me in the chest. I quickly grabbed the arm of the perpetrator and gripped it tightly. When I opened my eyes, I saw a silver dagger obviously dipped with both unscented wolf’s bane and that annoying crimson lotus plant extract. The attacker wore a mask, but I fucking knew who was behind it.“Hatchett! To whom do I owe the honors?” I sarcastically mumbled.“Being a witch sure has its perks.” She scoffed and tried to retrieve her hand, but I wouldn’t budge. “You could actually detect our altered presence. Even the oldies and my Jacob couldn’t do it.”“My Jacob? Hah! How bold of you to claim him in front of me!” I narrowed my eyes and tried to directly punch her in the face, but I was slowly getting dizzy all of a sudden.“A knockout gas.” I muttered. They even mixed in a little bit of wolf’s bane! Wait, is it on the entire dormitories!? So this is why she had a mask on. “How cowardly.. It is so yo
Sophia’s POV“Get away from me!” I yelled and tried to back away, but I was already at the wall. If it weren’t for the silver cuffs on my wrists with my arms at the back, I’d already jabbed the hell out of him. My feet were also shackled by the same silver chains meant to limit the distance I could go. I was so weak and drained that even lifting up a finger was a hard task.It felt like I spent three days worth of energy just to speak like I used to. The crimson lotus and wolf’s bane are still in my system. But.. I wouldn’t want to give them the satisfaction of seeing my disheartened spirit. Not on my watch!“Tsk. What a noisy one.” He grunted and threw me some food. It was.. rotten.“How could I eat that?!” I complained, and he straight up held my jaw with so much force. “You should! Or else my Lady will kill me!”Now why the hell would I care about him?! He forced the food into my mouth, and I coughed it up. The man was so frustrated, but he could not do anything about my stubbornne
(NSFW content) Jhoanna’s POV “Jhoanna,” Hans sweetly coaxed as he held my hand and guided me to his room. “I can hear your heart, you know..” I gulped and looked around. “Is it okay for me to be here?” “What are you talking about? You’re Midnight’s future Luna and it’s not like it is your first time here.” He paused and glanced over his shoulder. “Don’t worry, my love. I wouldn’t do anything you wouldn’t want to.” “I know. I’m just.. scared.” He darkly chuckled, and that made me even more concerned, but at the same time, I’m honestly anticipating what he’ll do. Especially when he grinned, “You have all the reason to.” We stopped in front of one door, and he pushed it open. Then, his intoxicating scent greeted us. Greeted me. Didn’t even notice that I grasped his hands too hard until he told me, “Love? Are you okay?” I nodded as he pulled me into his arms. Then he moved backwards until he laid down on the bed, dragging me on top of him. He didn’t say anything but just hugged m
Jhoanna’s POV“Where?” My mate quickly asked as he gave me one peck before looking in my eyes for answers. Held his hand and ran back to where the others were. I had asked mom to teleport us to the demilitarized zone so that I could preserve my powers. She was surprised but didn’t ask further as she chanted and snapped her fingers twice. By the time we opened our eyes, we were at the ancient ruins of the demilitarized zone.Then.. We saw them. The man and grandmama, as she wanted me to call her that. It was quite a groteseque scene, actually.She broke his limbs from all places, full of wrath. Like it was something personal. Then, she must’ve felt some presence as she glared at us in hostility. But softened her gaze once saw it was only me and Hans.“Hi dearest! Didn’t want you to witness your grandmama being this mean. Sorry ‘bout this.” She spoke in such a light and bright tone that if I ever shared this with someone and they saw her in person, they wouldn’t believe that Naia played
Hans’ POV The moment Jhoanna told me about Hannah, I instantly wolfed out mid-game. Rio immediately understood as he took over as vice captain and let someone else sub in my stead. Could go over to the men’s volleyball team since Samuel’s their captain, but I don’t have time right now, so I just mind-linked him while I’m sprinting my way to her. ‘Hannah’s in pain again. I’m gonna go there now.’ ‘I’m coming.’ It was the only word Samuel replied. Tried to contact my mate, but she wasn’t responding until I could feel her slowly slipping away after feeling her agony through the bond. That’s when I truly panic and hasten my pace. The moment I arrived, everyone who knew me was beyond shocked. They know I had an important game, and yet I’m here. Just quickly passed by them, even when some were asking what on earth I was doing here. Didn’t even have the luxury of pleasantries to deal with them as I sprinted towards where Jhoanna is. Where her scent lingers the most. It was in one of t
Jhoanna’s POVOur friends and even my brother let out a loud and overacting gasp when Hans told them I’m his mate. If only we could record their reactions. Samuel was terrified, while Rio was the happiest. The rest only laughed at my brother’s frozen state.Dad reprimanded the life out of me for his car when I returned to Blood Moon during one weekend. Mom just giggled about it. She was quite pleased and, well, ultimately teased me regarding the ‘Hans is my mate’ thing and dad, well, dad is being dad.“How dare he be mates with my daughter!?” He growled. His hands formed into a fist.“My Alpha..” Mom cooed. “Do they have a choice?”“He’s been fighting with Jhoanna ever since!”“We’ve been at that phase too. Besides, even if they’ve been at it for years, your reason is even deeper than their fights. You know that, right? Yet, here we are..”Dad clicked her tongue and turned away. Mom looked at me and winked, like telling me that she had won. Well, she always wins the arguments with dad
Jhoanna’s POV“Bye Mom. Dad.” Samuel and I said as we hugged them both.“Take care and have fun, both of you,” Mom pouted. Still sulking about the fact that it’s unfair for her to have her son spend time at the dormitories for two years. She can really be petty at times.I drove dad’s car. Fast. So fast that even Samuel is now praying to the Moon Goddess.“My goodness, Jhoanna! Could you please slow the fuck down!? We are even a week early!” He groused. I only shrugged and revved the engine two times faster. He cussed and cussed as I laughed. We are now nearing the University’s gate.Until I saw one car driving in the opposite direction. I tried to slow down, and the car did too, but it was too late. We crashed into each other.Oh, no one was hurt, alright.EXCEPT FOR ME WHEN THIS NEWS REACHES DAD.“Dad will literally kill me.” I overdramatically mumbled as I hopped down the car and ran in front to see the damage. My hands automatically went to my mouth as I loudly gasped. Samuel grun
Jhoanna’s POV A peaceful and relaxing afternoon, only to be ruined by one Hans Martin. The man–no, boy, was the correct term as he was two years younger than me, seems to love to annoy the life out of me. As do I to him. Though, my little brother always teased me than he is much more mature than I ever was. Which is, of course, not true! Arching my brow, I asked, “And why pray, tell, are you here?” He groaned the moment our eyes met. “If I knew you were here, would rather come in a little later..” He grumbled to which Dad growled. Hans apologized although he clearly seems to be unapologetic enough. “This is my pack, Hans. Where else would I be?” I shot back. In the corner of my eye, saw Samuel smirking as if he knew we are starting yet another one of our fights. “In your room? Or the training grounds? Practicing so that for once you could beat me?” “ENOUGH!” My father roared. “I’m very much aware of your skirmish with my daughter but I would appreciate it if you won’t do it h
Sophia’s POV“Y-you’re insane,” I mumbled, and he smirked. “Yeah, only for you.”Sucking in a sharp breath, I tried to say something, but this man, this freaking man!PLACED HIS THUMB OVER MY LIP!That very same thumb! Just to stop me from speaking..“Don’t..” he muttered. “Don’t say anything else, Sophia.”As if he read my mind that I’m about to say something along the lines of us being together. I was stunned; even that word itself might be an understatement. Still cannot get over the fact that his thumb is over my lips with his index finger holding my chin to keep me from looking away. “You already did it, and I cannot have you tell me first the second time around, baby..” He slowly leaned in, never breaking any eye contact. “I love you, Sophia Addison.”Then our noses touched. Could feel his lips pressing, but I could not feel it entirely. His thumb was still in between.I saw the corner of his eyes beamed, seeing me so flustered. Thus, he pulled away. And before I could ask or
Sophia’s POV“I will kill him!” I growled and rose from my seat. Made big steps to get to where he was. “Hey stoneface!”He lifted his head from his arms as he was taking a nap. He lazily yawned and looked at me. “Yes, baby?”I snorted and glared at him, “Did you just burn my rejection letter meant for Aunt Ma and Uncle Frank!?”“I’m the one you are rejecting, right? So I have the right to deny your rejection, my baby.”“Stop calling me that! Aside from it’s so fucking cringy, I’m not yours!” I roared and placed both of my hands in his seat.“You’re mine, Sophia. You’re my mate.” He seriously stated as he stared at me with his pitch black eyes. I was speechless and was about to back out. But he pulled my waist with his right hand and threw his table away with his free hand. As if switching places. I ultimately landed on his lap. Tried to get away, but he only tightened his grip on my waist. This fucking bastard!Henry shielded himself because he almost made contact with the table. He
Sophia’s POV“That asshole!” Jhoanna punched the nearest wall the moment she came inside our pack mansion.“Jhoanna!” I slightly raised my voice with a warning tone.She looked at me and gasped. The irritation and fury in her eyes instantly gone, “Sorry, mom. It’s just.. just.. Ugh! That Hans, I swear!”She gave me one quick kiss on the cheek before storming into her room. Samuel, who, a moment later, came after her, greeted me with a warm voice. “Hey, mom.”He gave me a half hug and kissed my cheek. My head moved a little bit sideways, motioning to his sister, “What happened to that one?”He smirked and slightly tilted his head down with a little shake. “The usual Hans and Jhoanna mayhem.”I sighed. Seasons came and went. And just like that, seven years had gone by. There were problems here and there, sure, but we always managed to solve them all. But not Jhoanna and Hans’ unending fights.Fights.A strong word, indeed. Only, that’s literally what's happening. We couldn’t even call i