- Titania-
My brows tangled, forming thin lines on my forehead. My legs came to a halt as the corners of my mouth drew down.'What now? Is my late grandfather certain of his last will? That he would like me to stay in that place for a month?To be honest, I assumed the structure in front of me was an abandoned house or something, but it wasn't based on the masculine male species standing so tall in the cabin's door."Are you going to stand there all night, woman?" he asked abruptly.'Damn.' I mentally cursed and flinched. 'His voice, like his body, is manly. It's deep and cold.'Something in it almost made me shiver, but I pretended he did not affect me. A soft hum broke out from my lips before I pointed at myself. "Are you talking to me?" I inquired, scanning his entire physique for a quick assessment.His stature is impressive, and he has a well-toned body. He's wearing only a pair of jersey shorts, allowing me to admire openly his perfectly carved abs.The man's left brow arched, which I noticed. "I'm pretty sure it's you," he said as he took heavy gaits forward. "I've been waiting for you all day, woman, and I don't intend to waste any more time."Instinctively, I took a step back. I was alarmed for the first time, as evidenced by the unusual thumping of my chest."Wait!" I uttered, stopping him in his tracks. "Who are you-" my sentence was cut short when he crossed our distance and snatched my bag from my shoulder, throwing it inside the cabin.My lips parted and my eyes widened in disbelief.What the fuck!Pinning him with a sharp glare, I was about to snap at him, but he beat me to it."I am Thanus Morgan," he introduced himself. "I am your assigned butler while you are in Spring Valley.""What?" my eyes narrowed quickly, my mind racing.Butler?I, Titania Summer, have a butler?Shaking my head, I declined, "Look, Mr. Morgan, I think we've got a misunderstanding here," I chuckled and slapped my temple finding his announcement absurd. "Trust me, I'll be fine without a butler."Geez.Do I appear to be a damsel in distress?Do I come across as a frail woman to him?Thanus Morgan, as he was known, gave me a deadpan stare. "And I believe that your grandfather and I agreed on this; I will be your butler, whether you like it or not."With that, he moved unexpectedly and spooned me up to his shoulder like a sack of potatoes."What the hell!" I exclaimed in shock.I'm a tall female, and I'm sure I'm not a feather, but he scooped me up as if I weighed nothing."Put me down!" My teeth clenched and my face flushed bright red with embarrassment. However, instead of doing what I told him, he took me by surprise once more when he spanked my ass.I froze in the air and huffed. "Did you just slap my behind, you asshole?"My body finally reacted as another spank was delivered. My knee jolted right under his chin in one swift motion, but he caught it with his calloused hand."Damn you!" I snarled and squirmed, punching his back in vain.Goddess! He's fucking strong!Another whack landed on my ass, causing me to shriek in annoyance. "You perverted jerk! Put me down!"He responded with a pissed grumble similar to a wild dog."Are you a freaking wolf?" I snapped, causing him to come to a halt.I learned about werewolves from my grandfather's stories when I was a kid. I was skeptical of mythical creatures until I witnessed my father transform into a massive wolf one night, and everything changed.Even if I knew such creatures existed, I would never want to get involved with them. Even though my vitality could not deny my wolf blood, I am more at ease living in the city as a normal human.With a long sigh, I returned my attention to Thanus Morgan. I waited for him to respond, but all he did was grunt and walk toward the cabin. He went inside and threw me onto the couch next to my bag.Outrage filled my entire being, causing the nerves on my forehead to twitch."How dare you!" I stood up and released a solid punch to the jerk's face, but he seemed to anticipate my every move, catching my fist with his left hand and twirling me around with force. He twisted my arms behind my back and tightened his grip on my body. He grabbed the back of my head and held it there, paralyzing me.My eyes dilated 'cause I couldn't believe someone could counter my attack so quickly. Nevertheless, it wasn't enough to deter me."Let go of me, you oaf!" I jerked my arms free of his tight grip, but he was just too powerful."Obey my rules, sweetheart," he growled in my ear as he drew me closer to him. "I'm your generous butler, and that will remain the case; now stop provoking me and go to your room!" he went on in a low but authoritative voice before pushing me back to the couch.Because of the way he treated me, my jaw tightened. Even though we had only met minutes ago, my entire being already knew how to despise him. "I will never heed your stupid rules, you worthless dog!" I grabbed my bag and stood up. Granting him a lethal stare, I strode to the room on the left side of the cabin and slammed the door close.Once inside, I yelled, "That rude jerk! He's despicable!"I was taken aback by the loud bangs on the wall."No fucking noise inside my cabin, sweetheart. You're no longer in the city, and you will listen to me whether you like it or not!" After saying those words, I heard his footfalls on the wooden floor as he marched away.Annoyed, I shook my head.I can't believe him!Heck!It was the first time I'd encountered someone as arrogant and disrespectful as that jerk.Even though I despised my traitor ex-boyfriend, he used to treat me like a princess before he became a worthless shithead.That Thanus Morgan. He's the absolute worst! I couldn't believe it when my grandfather approved him to be my butler.Out of frustration, I chuckled sarcastically and combed my hair. "Who fucking needs a fucking butler nowadays, huh?" I mumbled and ground my teeth, "Let us see who will obey who, asshole!"- THIRD POV- (Dark Moon pack)Thanus Morgan's inner wolf throwing a fit was something he was unable to handle. Consequently, Kaede paced back and forth to the back of his head causing his lips to press to a thin line."Let's go back to our mate!" his wolf muttered, a hint of anger in his grizzled voiceAfter the heated conversation with Titania, the alpha left her at the cabin and went to the packhouse to hear Neru's report.Leaning back on his chair, Thanus sighed heavily. Even though he disliked having someone other than Kaede tell him what to do, he could still feel the irritation seeping into his veins. "Restrain yourself, mutt. I would never allow the Moon Goddess to manipulate us, even if that woman is our mate."In anger, Kaede hissed back at him, but Thanus immediately raised the barrier on his mind and silenced him before he could initiate a fight. He took another deep breath and composed himself before standing up
(TITANIA'S POV)Was it only a dream? I disliked being interrupted in my sleep, so when someone pulled me up, I let out a groan.How inebriated was I the previous evening? Why do I feel as though I've consumed a gallon of booze after just one bottle of tequila?"Go back to sleep, drunken bitch," a voice murmured as my stomach twisted and I squirmed, but a pair of warm arms supported me.Huffing in opposition, I did what I was instructed because my head was pounding terribly. That was the last thing I could remember until I awoke the following morning'Heck!' With the worst hangover of my life, I inwardly muttered, "I don't want to drink alcohol anymore." I massaged my temple.Then, I shifted to the side and hugged the pillow. My brows furrowed as something warm and hard was squeezed by my long arm. My eyes suddenly opened to find a man on my bed holding onto my waist. Only the blanket covered his lower torso; he had no shirt on.My eyes opened and my face reddened as my hangover dissi
(THIRD POV)Thanus caught a glimpse of Titania coming up behind him. He had a good idea why she was angry and that it had something to do with him. He was overcome with the thought that he had irritated her in some way.Titania Summer's eyes narrowed and shone with intense rage, demanding, "Give my earrings back!"She had the attitude that you shouldn't touch her property, and Thanus mentally sighed as her rough behavior challenge him.Feisty!He and Kaede wouldn't deny the attraction he felt toward Titania's tenacity. The 25% werewolf who he claims to be his mate is not easily intimidated by his alpha male aura. And she appeared even more fascinating at that point. He couldn't, however, let her know how much she means to him.Thanus shook his head and sniggered, "Forget those horrible earrings. Without those stupid awful embellishments, she actually looks more lovely.Titania appeared to be even more furious as she sauntered in his direction more quickly. Then she snarled, "That's it
- TITANIA- The day was bright and warm when an unidentified woman with blonde hair entered the cabin like a queen bitch wearing a body-hugging dress and a pair of designer high heels sandals that could dig a hole with each step. She arched her brows to practically the top of her skull when she saw me, instantly raising the humidity. Her eyes swept every inch of my body as she evaluated me, likely in an effort to scare me.She clearly didn't like me, so I was forced to spend the entire noontime outside sitting on a bench beneath a tree and glancing over at the jerk and his guest who was sitting on the couch in the living room.I didn't mean to be nosy, but as I discreetly observed their tender moments, my stomach turned with contempt. Thanus Morgan kissed me a little over an hour ago. How was it that he could then flirt with other women?My face scrunched up, and I shook my head. The blonde girl's behavior toward the beast suggests that she is more than simply a casual friend. She is
-TITANIA-We were strolling past what Neru termed pack houses when he gave me a bottle of cold water. After finishing my meal, I decided to view the beautiful countryside outside rather than continue to have my breakfast in the opulent but chilly mansion."Thanks, buddy," I muttered in a contented voice and slouched down on a bench under a large tree not far from the playground where the children were playing. Then, because I felt so full, I patted my middle. 'I guess I ate a lot.'Because I haven't eaten since the morning. I neglected to realize how hungry I was since I was too focused on confronting Thanus about my missing earrings.Neru caught my attention as he started a conversation before sitting on my side leaving a big space between us. "I believe that you are Henry Summer's granddaughter and you're staying with the Alpha in his cabin, right?" he inquired. Even though I frowned at the way his voice quavered when he mentioned Thanus Morgan, I refrained from commenting out of re
-TITANIA-"What time?" I queried seriously over the phone to Mr. Sean. When I walked out of the cabin, he gave me a ring and told me about a big fight with an enticing monetary prize. My handler abruptly informed me of the time and other details, prompting me to double my speed in the front yard and ride my huge bike with eagerness."Where do you think you're going?" Thanus the Beast stood at my side unexpectedly, his co Ituntenance gloomy.His presence startled me a little, but I chose to ignore him and slipped the key into the ignition, starting the engine. I didn't have time to dispute with him at the time because he was an eyesore and I didn't want to waste my time with him. My actions, however, irritated the jackass even more, as he grabbed my arm and muttered, "I am asking you, Summer!""Fuck off!" I yelled back, yanking my arm back before jerking my leg and kicking him away.Thanus stumbled backward, and I seized the opportunity to flee before he could stop me. I heard him curs
-TITANIA- I had been duped.Mr. Sean, who led me to the cage fight, and then my ex-boyfriend ditched me and left me in a massive debt following his mysterious absence. I was always aware that he was dating me because I am one of Senior Henry's granddaughters. That he's pursuing our family's money.My grandfather warned me about him and told me to keep away from him, but I didn't listen. We clashed, and I fled away from home, living alone until I uncovered my boyfriend's infidelity.I caught him cheating and confronted him, but he blamed me for everything. He said he's a guy, and he needs what I can't give him because I want to be pure till we marry. He told me that I should be grateful that he can stand up to a monster like me.Yes!He's a complete asshole.My first heartbreak came when he ended our relationship, and the next day he was in an accident and vanished from the hospital without a trace. I heard he got into difficulty with the mafia, and subsequently found out it was with
-TITANIA- "I've told you, this is nothing. I won't die with this."In an instant, Thanus Morgan's jaw ticked. He snatched the monoblock chair across from me and tossed it away, causing a loud thud when it collided with a neighboring tree. "Don't you realize you're a stubborn woman? Your legs were severely hurt, and you still have the audacity to tell me it's nothing?"My eyes rolled and I gave him a monotonous expression.He lost his cool yet again. Why couldn't he just relax for a second? He's usually roaring like a raging bull as if he's looking for a fight.And he merely said I'm a stubborn woman. Really? But what about him and his uncontrollable rage?Shaking my head, I turned to the cabin's window and caught a glimpse of the blond woman inside eavesdropping on our chat.My eyebrows furrowed.I didn't see her last night, to be honest. I believed she had already left. Still, she's nothing to worry about, so I returned my focus to Thanus, who has high blood pressure whenever he's a