“Please, tell me the truth, Ernie,” I said. “Well, usually both will be undressed for a complete mating, Luna. Maybe our Alpha didn’t want to startle you.” I nodded. “I see. Ethan was so considerate and gentle with me.” I smiled as I touched the bite mark. “I guess I’m lucky to have him as my mate.” “Oh, yes, Luna. Our Alpha King is the best!” Ernie rinsed my hair. “I’m glad that you are our Luna. You are nice and warm.” Suddenly, someone asked, “So, what are both of you talking about me?” “Ethan!” I gasped. “How can you come so suddenly?” Ethan grinned while his eyes stared at my naked body. Those eyes were shining. “Well, you called me.” “No, I didn’t.” “Yes, you did, my beloved one. Didn’t you touch the mark?” “Oh, how do you know?” Ethan smiled. Then he said to Ernie, “Please leave us alone, Ernie.” “Yes, Alpha King.” Then Ernie left the bathroom. I covered my breasts with both hands and turned my body so Ethan could only see my back. “I’m taking a bath. Please leav
I blushed again. “No, Ethan is the first man for me. I mean, well, I had a boyfriend before, but Ethan is the first man who bedded me.” Then Ernie gave a long sigh. “I see. No worries, Luna. Please eat first. Maybe our Alpha will come soon.” “Okay, but you should eat too.” I smiled to see the meals on the table: corn soup, salad with a thousand island dressing, medium steak, chocolate lava cake served with fresh strawberries, and fresh orange juice. “Help me eat these. The portions are too much for me.” “Well, if you say so. I will take a plate and a glass first, Luna.” Then Ernie left the room. I touched my neck and smiled as I rubbed the bite mark. Not long after Ernie came back, Ethan went to the room too. Ernie immediately stood. “Alpha, L-Luna asked me to help her eat since the portions were too much for her.” “Relax. Sit and eat again.” Then Ethan stared at me. “Do you like the dress?” I nodded. “Do you pick it yourself?” “Yes. I went to a boutique here and chose it for
I immediately removed my hand from Ethan’s chest as if the fire burned my hand. My face was hot. “Uh, I want you to meet my mother. She is my adoptive mother, but she loves me, and so do I.” “Adoptive mother? What happened to your real mother?” I blinked my eyes a few times and then looked at the dashboard. “My parents have passed away. So, my adoptive mother raised me.” “I see.” I gulped to lessen my sadness. Grief filled my heart every time I thought of my late parents. This time was no different. “So, what should I tell my mom about you?” “What do you mean?” “I mean, what are we now?” Ethan reached out his hand to my neck. Then he released my seat belt and carried my body onto his lap. Afterward, he stroked my neck on the bite mark area. “We are mates, spouses, husband and wife in my world.” “Oh!” “Yes, darling. But if I told your mother like that, she might faint. So, let’s tell her that I’m your boyfriend.” I said nothing. Would my mom accept it? Considering she would kn
“Yes, please.” Freya took a deep breath. “It’s shocking to hear Helena drowned in the river.” “So I jumped and saved Helena. At first, she couldn’t breathe, so I gave her CPR. Finally, she could breathe. When I wanted to send her home, her feet and waist were aching because she had fallen from the bridge. Before falling, her body hit the bridge side.” “Oh, no! My poor baby!” Freya closed her eyes, and her tears were flowing. She took a deep breath, trying to control herself. Then after a while, she opened her eyes again. “Wait a minute! Helena seemed okay now.” “Yes, because I took her to my villa and tended her wounded feet and waist.” “Oh, I see.” Freya closed her mouth with her hand. “I think I owe you an apology. I’m sorry, Ethan. I don’t know you saved Helena.” I smiled. “I forgive you, Mrs. Ross.” “Please, call me Freya.” She said nothing for a moment. “Though you saved Helena, I still want to know. Why did Helena come so late?” “After taking care of her wound, I asked He
~ Helena ~ I prepared to go to work the following day. I worked as a librarian at the Moon Public Library (MPL). My work time varied from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on other days. I had a day off only on Sunday. I got used to being at my workplace a half-hour before my work hour began. I wanted to organize everything before the first visitor came. Like now, I tidied the books in the politics section. Then I picked some books from the visitors’ tables. I sorted them according to the book sections and placed them in the cart. Later, I pushed the cart and put each book back on its shelf. Afterward, I checked the list of book borrowers. I was responsible only for the book collections (the new books and express books) though the library also had DVDs, VCDs, VHSs, etc. The loan period for new books was two weeks, while it was a week for express books. If any borrowers exceeded the loan period by three days, I would email them to remind them to return
I sighed, feeling so happy. “Ethan saved me. The rest is history.” “So you just met yesterday and accepted Ethan as your new boyfriend?” I nodded. “Yes.” Stacy said nothing for a while. Then she stared at me. “I’m your friend. I want the best for you. I mean, you just met Ethan yesterday! Will you accept anyone who saved you too?” I shook my head fast. “Of course not, but …. I don’t know why; when I stared into his eyes, I felt a strong connection with him. I feel like … I don’t know how to explain this. It’s like … you know, there’s something between us.” “Is he handsome?” “Absolutely!” Then I blushed. “Is his body great?” My face was hot immediately. I was sure it was blushing already. “Yes. Ethan is perfect. Before you ask further, he’s also rich, kind, and protective toward me.” Stacy whistled. “Perfect guy, saving you from drowning. Is this a fairy tale?” We laughed together to hear Stacy said. “I know it’s hard to believe. I was with Kenneth for six months. But I do
I walked outside to the lobby and then to the library’s small garden. Some visitors sat on the available chairs, enjoying the cool shades from many trees and flowers fragrances. I sat on a chair, followed by Kenneth. “So what do you want to say?” “Helena, please, don’t be like this.” “What?! We have nothing between us. You came in the middle of my work hour. Should I smile and pretend nothing happened?” “I want to apologize.” I folded my arms over my chest and sighed. “Apology accepted. Now, go home.” “Helena, why do you change so much?” “What do you want? I have forgiven you. So leave now!” “Does it mean you want to be with me again?” I stared at Kenneth as if two horns were growing on his head. His ignorance was unbelievable! How dare he asked me to be back with him? “Did you hit your head on a rock or something?” “What do you mean? I haven’t experienced such a thing.” “Since you talked nonsense as if you were out of your mind!” I yelled at him, too angry to lower my voice
I was trembling since I was angry, upset, and afraid. Kenneth used to be sweet, but he showed me his evil side for the first time. I shuddered to think how naive I was to love him. I returned to the library after he left. Stacy was waving at me. “Hey, what took you so long?” “I’ll tell you later when we have finished work,” I whispered. Stacy stared at me. “Are you okay?” I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. “No, but I’ll be fine after a while.” “What did he ask from you?” “Not now. I’ll tell you later after all visitors have left,” I said. *** ~ Kenneth ~ Meanwhile, I was waiting outside the library gate. I was upset because of Helena’s rejection. She was a sweet and obedient girl. Why did she change? That was when Debby called. “Hello, baby, where are you?” she asked. “I’m in front of the MPL. Why? Have you missed me already, babe?” “Uh, yeah, I miss you, but I also need cash.” “I’m working on it.” This was the balance in our relationship. She fulfilled my l