Hang on a moment... Did my wolf whisper that? Did I hear it, right? Was she kidding me?! This man right here... was my— "Father! Uncle Theodore is here!" Startled by Severin's booming voice, I involuntarily flinched and took a step back, only to collide with Thaddeus' sturdy front. His hand came to rest on my back, providing support. Reluctantly, I turned my gaze back to the person who seemed as still as a statue, his eyes fixed on me. Feeling a rush of unease, I quickly averted my eyes and reached for my bracelet, desperately trying to calm my restless wolf, who persistently whispered the word "mate," as if referring to the man standing before me. This man... Theodore de Rosa. He was Thaddeus' twin brother and Severin's uncle. That was impossible, right? My wolf was certainly kidding me, right? "Brother." A tremor coursed through my entire body, goosebumps prickling my skin, as I was enveloped by the resonance of that deep voice, reminiscent of Thaddeus. It possessed a comman
I growled when it was him. How couldn't I know that he was there? Was he excellent at the art of stealth that I failed to notice it?Was it because he was from the military?!Theodore's straight-laced face shimmered with amusement. "Took you so long to notice me," he said nonchalantly as he jumped out of the tree branch where he was at.As soon as he took a stride in my direction, I became alert when his scrutinizing gaze was piercing on me. Not only that, my body was shuddering in delight as his eyes raked around my body before staying on my chest, making him smirk.I flinched and abruptly picked up my clothes. "Stay away..." I warned, obscuring all of my intimate areas.My wolf was rejoicing while I remained on high alert. This weird feeling again... The prickling in my skin... The alluring scent...Why did it have to be the same effect as when I knew Thaddeus was my mate? What was wrong with me? Or what was wrong with my wolf?I stood my ground when he was in front of me, towering
"Wow! I cannot believe Father being punishing you like that," Severin said sardonically as soon as he came into our chamber and saw that I had just gotten finished writing an essay and was about to leave."Shut up." I glared at him. "You have been slacking off from your training. That is why Thaddeus was paying his attention to me." I had to scoff to express how annoyed I was. That was only an excuse since I knew now that Thaddeus' intention was he wanted to be with me. Alone.A smug grin formed on his lips. "I've dedicated my entire life to training while you, a mere newcomer, are nothing but worthless," he taunted. He nonchalantly brushed past me, casually removing his garments right in front of my eyes. "Rest assured, once you submit that report, Father will undoubtedly subject you to a grueling workout," he added, his tone dripping with condescension."Grueling workout, huh?" I muttered with a satisfied smile as I left the chamber.Wearing only a flimsy chemise, I only used a scar
Dressed in my training uniform with the help of the servants here, I remembered that Thaddeus put me in in-charge of handling the internal affairs in the mansion, so what I could command to the butlers and servants here was to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness in the mansion while the two masters of the house were out of town."What must we be training?" I asked Theodore the moment my foot was set on the pavilion.This made me wary a little since this was out of reach from the people's prying eyes. Thaddeus and I had done our deeds here not only once nor twice. But many times.No one was allowed to come here unless permitted by Thaddeus.The pavilion had a mystical allure, hidden deep within the forest, ten kilometers away from the mansion. Its elegant structure stood as a sanctuary where our forbidden love flourished, away from the judgmental eyes of society.Surrounded by luscious trees, their branches reaching towards the heavens, the pavilion was adorned with delicate vines
The cold bath was the answer to cool my body from the heat I had experienced for a while. It was a truly agonizing moment since Thaddeus was not here to be the one to satiate I was feeling. However, what triggered this heat that rekindled out of nowhere would be deemed questionable for him. I still did not know how to bring it up to him that I was fated to have another mate.My case was not considered rare. But a bizarre circumstance where one could have more than one mate. Men or women... They were bound to have the same fate like the scenario of having concubines under their wings. Others ended up getting married to their mates. My case was in a completely different, complicated scenario. I was married to my Alpha mate's son, only to learn that Thaddeus was my mate on our first meeting. Now, my life entirely turned upside down with new learning that his twin brother was also my mate. Could this get any worse? "Young mistress, you have a letter from the Azai Clan."My stomach ch
"Oh?" There was an interesting smile crept to my grandfather's lips. "How audacious of this man..." My heart felt constricted when there was a warning in his gaze. But Theodore remained unfazed, only smiling, the same empty smile every time Thaddeus would find the situation appealing to his palate.I swiftly advanced, extending my arm with purpose, intercepting my grandfather's line of sight and obstructing his view of Theodore. "He is just kidding, Pops. Theodore is my uncle-in-law. He is Thaddeus' twin brother."I had to emphasize it properly, for the stunt Theodore had pulled was completely unexpected. The words that escaped his lips almost gave me a heart attack as their weight sank in.Pops narrowed his eyes, exchanging glances between me and Theodore. He scoffed after. "It is not like I am objecting to you having a concubine, I do not even mind if you make that man part of your harem." My eyes widened in horror, hearing this from my grandfather himself. "As a member of the Azai
A profound silence enveloped us, rendering even Uncle Hajime incapable of uttering a single word, as if the weight of the moment held us captive in its deafening stillness. This shouldn't be surprising already, as the power of the de Rosa twins conveyed this unexpected motion. A part of me felt jealous that Theodore could hold everyone's tongues because of their background, silently wishing I could do the same. "Cat got your tongue, Hajime? Where is this attitude you showed to Kasumi earlier? I want you to talk like that to me, too."Theodore had been so talkative lately, which was quite frightening. Prior to that, Theodore had been a reserved individual, speaking only when prompted or engaged in conversation.Hold on... Come to think of it. This might be a facade... like Thaddeus would always do. Thaddeus' true demeanor was characterized by a menacing presence, projecting an aura of pure coldness. He often maintained a smile, but it could vary between being sweet and empty, depend
My body froze at his accusation, the words cutting through me like a sharp blade. How could he know about that? Panic surged within me, and I quickly pushed him away, distancing myself from his touch."I-I don't know what you're talking about," I stammered, my voice betraying the fear that gripped me. "You're mistaken, Theodore. There's nothing between Thaddeus and me."Shit... What must I do now? How did he find out? Theodore's lips curled into a smile, devoid of warmth yet filled with a knowingness that sent a shiver down my spine. "Keep denying, Kasumi. But I know the truth. Perhaps, you might need evidence for that."I remained calm, portraying that this might be a bluff. There was no way he would know. Thaddeus and I were being careful. All of our escapades were carefully planned out, even with Theodore's arrival."What makes you think that we are screwing?" My lips formed a wry smile, pretending that his accusation was absurd. Unless he provided evidence, I would keep denying i