VALKYRIEMeet the parents? Why not? It wasn't like I'd be dead after this because in fact, they could never hurt me physically. However, the moment I was sat on the chair, listening to Sage's Mom asking why I trespassed into her daughter's room, I was stupefied beyond imagination. My mate's home was giving off a warm vibe as it was simple and yet full of love. They even had a set of framed family photos on one part of the wall in the hallway while the scent of the coffee and bacons invading my nostrils made me feel somehow calm. But of course, it wasn't a big deal when you were finally sitting in front of your future beloved wife's two mothers seeking for their approval. Note the sarcasm there, folks.For someone working in authority, Sage's other Mom looked like she wouldn't even hurt a fly but once I heard the deepness of her voice, the authoritarian tone in it, it gave complexity to her personality. She was already in her uniform, her raven black hair was braided neatly around the

SAGE"So...That boy is your ex?" Esther asked, scrunching her nose in curiosity."Yes, he's more than that though, at least for me," I said, turning my head to look at the overlooking view of the woods as we'd decided to rest on the balcony of the villa on the second floor. The breeze of the fresh air soothingly calmed my troubled heart after I'd seen Ethan's state. However, I was more than relieved that he was alive and recovering. Val was with her brother as Vida had requested to talk to them about something private after we left Ethan in the clinic."Oh, you're still not over him? Yikes, Val would be devastated.""No!" I denied her assumption immediately. "It's not like that. Ethan is just—He just helped me get through something traumatic. He was there when I'd decided to isolate myself——even from Gwen and Cayde. So he's important to me.""Then why did you guys break up?" Esther asked further but then, she wavered. "Oh no, sorry. That's really not my business."I shook my head. "No

VALKYRIEThe softness of her lips on mine gave me a sense of bliss within. Cupping her jaw while enveloping my arm around her waist, I pulled her body against mine, earning a soft moan from her. That little sound coming from her drove me crazier, urging me to tilt my head, to ravish her lips more firmly but making sure that I was gentle. At that moment, my passion for her ignited like an ever-bright flame. Nothing could ever compare on how my existence elated at the fact that I was kissing the blessing that the moonlight had bestowed upon me. The way our lips molded together with each other proved that we were a harmonized being fated to be with each other.And once we mutually parted, we both sighed in contentment. I opened my eyes to see hers glued on mine with the reflection of desire. The sight of her face glittered by sunlight above imprinted in my mind, storing it as an immortal memory."I—— I can't believe that we just kissed," she murmured, fastening her mouth in shyness.A s

VALKYRIEOnce I shut my locker close, I saw the captain of the cheerleading squad coming at me. Primrose Russel was eager to convince me to try out but unfortunately, I didn't have time to do unnecessary things as of now. I sincerely wanted to join because cheerleading distracted me before in a good sense but Sage had become my distraction nowadays——in so many ways.When Primrose halted inches away from me, her lips twisted in a toothless smile. "So tryout is gonna start any minute. And I've come here to guide you there which is rare of me, actually. I'm going to admit it, Irvine. As a former co-captain before, you're going to be a good addition to my team and yes, I do my research."I lifted my brow, amused that she'd done her assignment so well——not that well though. Clearing my throat, I shifted my body to face her. "Sorry to say but I can't really afford to join your team."Her smile dropped at my response. "Why not?""I have personal reasons and I hope we leave it at that," I sai

SAGE'But you don't have to force yourself to reciprocate my love for you. Just let me show you that my feelings are not entirely base on our mate connection.'Those were the statement I heard from Val when I only responded with silence. Honestly, I'd never heard someone say those three words to me in a romantic way. And I'd never felt being so detached from myself before when I heard those declarations escaping her lips. It was like my soul was transported into a surreal painting while leaving my body in the reality. My mind was clouded with happiness and excitement, then soon fear, confusion and doubt took over. Fear of the unknown, confusion about how my heart speaks for her, and doubt in myself. It was a diverse ride towards uncertainty. And I just hoped that I didn't hurt her for not responding to her sudden confession.I'd never fall in love with someone before so I was really clueless about how it really feels. Hence why I didn't know exactly how to respond to her. Although Eth