( Judian’s POV )
Someone switched of the music, and I was the center of attention. The first thing they did was laugh, as they pointed at the bunch of flowers I had in my hand."Hey, don't call Hudson your boyfriend not to talk of mate! He finally got to sleep with you. There was nothing else he needed from you. Don't think he has loved you all this while? Even if you are his mate, he will reject you." Someone jeered from behind me, and everyone burst into a scornful laugh, except Damian."He has dumped you for the Beta's daughter."Another voice chipped in, and my heart sank into my belly as fear engulfed me.My legs melted under me, with tears stinging my eyes. I was so embarrassed and pained to look up at them.It can't be true, right? They must be lying.First was Hudson's sudden birthday party which I knew nothing about. The second was the strange expression on Damian's face, all because I called Hudson my mate, as if he were surprised and sorry for my ignorance.I don't just get it!"You should tell her the truth and stop hiding it when she will still find out. I really can't believe the young girl got high hopes for Hudson, gosh! " I heard another voice scoff at me."He is in his room!..Off you go, wish him a happy birthday, but keep that flower aside, or he will throw it in your face! " A lady said from behind with a mockery laugh and smack on my head.I never cared to check on who it was or why she hit my head. I can't bear seeing those mockery looks again. I can't bear the berating words and how they treat me like a fool."Judian, don't mind..." Damian tried to hold me back, but I quickly pushed him off me and sped away.With a crazy run, I dashed off, climbing the stairs, heading straight to Hudson's room. I had to find him and hear the truth from him. Those taunting comments from his sick and annoying friends can't be true, as much as it were still resounding in my head, and doing damn well in leaving me broken.The fact that Hudson was having a birthday party without telling me was making their words sound true to me.Could it be that-Oh, no! Judian, it can't be!!I sniffed back my tears, praying it was all a lie. I can't bear to have all that as the truth which would shatter my heart into tiny shreds. I could feel my wolf tremble in fear too.Oh, God.I finally got to the door of his room and, seriously, I found it hard to push it open as I had always done.I rarely knock. I can't remember the last time I knocked before entering his room. But now, I've got no power to open the door.My gaze lowered to the flower in my hand, making me recall what those friends of Hudson had said about it. Oh, shit... It was so hurtful that tears cascaded down my cheeks. I started to tap on the door, but paused the moment I heard some strange voice. I couldn't wait any longer and pushed the door wide open.My eyes popped out in shock as I stared at the scene happening right in front of me.I froze. My heart stopped right in my chest as my breath hitched in my throat. My mouth gaped.His hands were wrapped around her slender waist and hers went around his neck with one of her hands tugging at his hair as their mouths worked on each other in a passionate kiss.Not even an inch of space was left between them, and that made tears stream down my cheeks with their moans and groans piercing my heart like a million stabs of knives, shattering it into countless pieces.He drew her closer, lapping her body and roaming his hand around her waist region, down to her butt, which he squeezed and spanked, causing her to moan under the kiss. My heart twitched so tight that a sob threatened to escape my lips, but I quickly grasped my breath, covering my mouth with my palm, and dropping the flowers right there.I ran away as fast as my legs could carry me without caring if my footsteps would get their attention. The tears in my eyes blinded my vision so that I didn't see the stairs well, causing me to repeatedly kick my toe, but the pain never made me stop running.Hot tears kept prickling and rolling down my eyes continuously without stopping for a second. All I wanted was to get home and bury myself in my bed. I wished it was a nightmare or some kind of hallucination, but each step away reminded me of the reality and the fact that all I saw was real.I couldn't recognize the girl with him. She had an unfamiliar face, and since I had been with Hudson, I'd never seen her around, making me wonder so hard who she was and how she took Hudson away from me in a short period of time I had left.Based on what I saw inside that room, I didn't need a fortune teller to tell me she was his lover, if not his true mate. The kiss was too intense and passionate. They were both lost in those moments, and none of them noticed my presence. Their moans wouldn't leave my head, resounding like I was still in that room. This was making me feel like fainting or maybe burying myself in the ground.I regretted ever coming here at this moment.Perhaps I shouldn't have given him a surprise visit, but then how would I know that the same man I had handed over my whole heart and loved so dearly already had another woman in his life? This is so shocking and caused my soul to bleed.Finally, I passed through the hallways and got down the stairs. The loud and fast clicks of my heel on the tiled floor drew the attention of every one of Hudson's friends, who were partying and dancing their asses out. They all turned their gazes at me.Some were already giggling sarcastically, mumbling some words, which made them laugh the more.Holy shit!Why did I bring myself here?More tears kept rolling down while I ignored them all, speeding my way to the door. I'm leaving here immediately before I break down.Just as I got to the door, Damian caught hold of my palm and drew me back. I swiveled, lost balance, and fell on his body."What happened?" He asked, and I dragged myself off of him in a rush, trying to wriggle my hand away from his grip.I couldn't look up, not just at him, but at everyone.They all knew what was going on. They all knew that Hudson, my mate, was upstairs with another girl.Why the hell is he asking what happened?"Damian, please let me go! Free me!" I shrieked with tears, making my vision blur."You saw him with her, right? But I tried to stop you.. I'"Get your hands off me!" I yelled at him in a cracked tone, and the others laughed."I never realized she had such high hopes for the hot Alpha to be. I wonder what he did to her?" someone chipped in, breaking my heart the more."Judian, please calm your nerves. I can explain. I can'"Damian, why are you being so stupid and annoying?Why are you holding me when you've known all along and never told me, I... I... I?" My voice continued cracking and I kept losing my breath.The scene was replaying in my head, sending sharp pains into my heart. This was the last thing I expected from Hudson.Just then, I heard footsteps from the stairs, and Damian took off his grip on me and walked away hastily, leaving me standing there all alone.I darted my gaze up to the staircase, and there he was, with her. They both clamped their hands together, walking down a step at a time. My eyes were glued to him, and I couldn't move an inch as my heart was thudding inside my chest so loud and fast.They got down to the sitting room, and he moved closer to me, a few inches away."Judian?" He called out, looking into my face with those cheesy smiles that make me go crazy. He looked more handsome than before, his blonde hair and those bright hazel eyes drawing me into its depth. I felt my heart twitch at the fact that he was still affecting me so much."What are you doing here? And when did you return? Why didn't you tell me? " He asked curtly, his initial smile vanishing like it was never there.His tone had also turned cold and suddenly."You needed me to notify you that I was on my way so you could pretend you had nothing to do with her, right?..You needed me to notify you so you could show me your phony demeanor! "I half-yelled, trying hard to keep my voice strong as I didn't want to cry in front of the girl beside him.I've yet to look at her closely to see how she looks. I don't think I will get the courage to even do that."What's up?. What are you saying?" He sneered and made a soft chuckle that caused my eyes to flicker."You know exactly what I'm talking about, and don't try forging any of your flimsy lies on me... I saw all you were doing in your room! " I screamed, blinking out the tears in my wet eyes."Judian, she is my second mate,'" he stated roughly, with no emotions, as it sounded to him like what he said was nothing serious.My jaw dropped as shudders ran through my spine; goose bumps filled my entire body with terror, hitting me so hard that my legs dragged back unintentionally.Rejection is the last thing I will be able to bear.All I prayed for was for it to be a prank. I waited for him to call it a joke, but he never did. I pulled myself together and moved closer to his front, cupped his jaw, and drew closer to him."It's a prank, right?" I muttered the question, gasping as I swallowed the bile in my throat. Tears were flowing freely down my cheeks."Don't touch me!" He huffed and slapped my hand away, pushing me off.I almost fell, but was able to stagger and get hold of myself again. The push wasn't with full force but had more of an element of disgust and loathing in it. I looked up at his expression and wished I hadn't because it was covered with hate, which I don't know why."I don't understand the lies you are talking about.You saw what we did in the room. Do you have any problems with it?" He
( Hudson's POV.)When she left, I hurriedly slammed the door loud, making sure she heard it. Yes, I want her to know fully well that I badly want her absence from my life. I banged it hard with a scoff as I recalled her alluring scent, which had filled my nostrils the moment she stepped into my room.I was having a good time with Filomena when the mate scent swoozed in. At first, I pretended like it was unreal. I kept kissing Filomena deeply, hoping that the smell would leave or at least come forth from Filomena's body, but it never came as I thought.I flicked my eyes to sideways only to see Judian standing there with a flower. Words can't explain the rage that filled my heart as i traced the smell to come from her. It was like I would burst as the anger swelled in my heart. She was my mate!On seeing how much she was hurt, I had to push my lips deeper and more intensely to break her down more, which I think I succeeded in, as she sped off the room, whimpering.It was a huge disappoi
(Judian's Pov)With a draggy step, I moved to the door of the sitting room and locked it before heading up to my room. Three steps up the stairs, I felt my head bang so hard. The scene of the heartbreak and rejection from Hudson hit me again, and I cried out, scurrying up to bury myself under my duvet.I hate myself for meeting him for the first time.Slamming the door in frustration, I kicked off my boots and leaped to slump on the bed when I heard a creepy grunt right outside my window.My brows arched, and fear crept in, as it was getting dark already, and I was alone in the house.What was that, then?As my heart thumped louder inside my chest in fear, I remembered I would be a hunter soon and needed to be brave, so I shoved off the fear and bolted to the window, rolled off the curtain and peeped through. I searched around and couldn't see anyone until I looked downwards.My jaw dropped, with shudders running up and down my spine as every part of me stiffened in horror. I couldn't
( Judian’s POV )The door was locked, and I couldn't think twice before kicking it hard, breaking down the hinges; I sped in and saw the pills lying in the cupboard.I picked it up and dashed back, this time faster than my legs could carry me, as I couldn't tell how long he could hold on to the pain since he was struck by more than two arrows.The moment I got into my room, he was lying motionless on the bed, and I felt my heart stop inside my chest as my blood ran cold at the thought that he could be dead already."No!" my voice shrieked through the room as tears stung my eyes with my heart so heavy.I exhaled in relief as I saw him awake, his heart thudding inside his chest; his eyes also opened. I can't believe I was concerned this much.He heard the scream. He saw how I ran over and leant to his face. That had made him smile weakly, displaying his dimples. I had to gulp and act like I never cared that much with a shrug."Take the pills. I can't find any ointment. This will cure yo
( Judian’s POV ) "The other pack hunters will be here tomorrow.Some villagers saw when he leapt into your room; although some also mentioned that he later left strong like he took an antidote to the poisonous arrow, but no one believed that part. Every Pack hunter is out there glad that the vampire gave out himself by leaping into the room of a pack hunter.Judian, do you even know what you have done?" Dad's voice sounded like he was crying; he looked so pained to the core as he said those words, breathing heavily."And we told them that our daughter would have chained the vampire, since our poisoned arrows had badly injured him. It was already midnight, so they had all gone to bed happily, waiting for tomorrow to have him brought to the Alpha for prosecution. Now, how will I tell them that my daughter didn't only free the man, but also offered him the antidote to the poison? making the other ignored information from the villagers true!" my mother sobbed so bitterly, burying her fac
( Judian's POV )The noise outside my room woke me up, forcing me to flutter my heavy eyes with a deep grunt as my entire body ached so badly, from my head down to my legs. The bed seemed so cold and hard, leaving me wondering how possible that could be. I can't understand why I feel so weak and sore, like someone who was beaten overnight. I tried to recall what was going on, but no information was stored in my head; my brain was literally blank.I finally opened my eyes after the noise became louder, and that was when I realized I was lying down on the floor and not on my bed. In a rush, I sprung up as my body shivered at the chills that ran through me. My head was banging so hard that I had to rub my temples to ease it.Why was I sleeping on the floor?I asked myself the question, allowing my eyes scour the entire room, which I recognized as mine; it was then I sighted the dry clots of blood on my bed and window bars, causing everything to come rushing into my head like a tsunami, w
(Judian’s POV )Two of the warriors clamped my hands together and chained them, while the others watched in anger. There was no trace of pity or mercy in their eyes or expression. Instead, it exuded resentment and fury. My parents were in tears, as they held each others. Dad trying to console mom was really painful to watch.If anyone had ever told me a day like this would come, I would have called the person a blunt liar."Walk faster!" I heard one of the warriors yell at me with a hot slap that made my cheek burn in sharp pain. I tried soothing the pain with a palm-rub, but my hands were clasped together, making it impossible to do so and provoking the pain to hurt intensely.They pulled me like a slave, and I was swung into the empty cart so hard that my head hit hard on the wall of it, which was built with hard wood. I felt numb as more pain coursed through my body, causing it to shiver. I started to cry, but lost all strength as the door of the cart was shut, leaving me in the da
(Judian’s POV )"We are wiser than she thought. The witch will expose her secret! " As our gazes met, the Beta stated gruffly, gritting his teeth."I'm eager to find out why she saved the vampire!"My father chipped in under his breath.At just that moment, the witch stomped in, clad in a red and fetish gown with bare feet."You called for me, Alpha?" She bowed low, while I stared at them with a sneer."Check why she saved a vampire that was almost caught by our hunters. We know there must be something fishy." The Alpha stated, and she turned to me sharply, peering into my eyes like she was searching for something in there."It was only out of mercy and pity at how wounded he was," I murmured to the witch, but just then, she screamed in fear, moving back as if she had found something shocking in my face."What is it?" I questioned her alongside the others, who were also eager to hear her. "Why?" Why would you do that? "she half-yelled at me, wagging her head."I've told you it was she