"What?" I exclaimed, utterly astonished by what I had just heard. Their clan believed in such a thing? "How did your clan reach that conclusion?"It was intriguing to learn that their clan held this belief, especially since they were still unaware of the prophecy that only the higher ranks of the Temple of the Moon Goddess and members of the royal lycan family were privy to. It was fascinating that others outside of these groups could develop similar beliefs."Ever since my ancestors built our clan." Kenji did not even bat an eye and stared intently into my eyes. "Now, we need the truth from it. And you are the only one who can answer our long-awaited questions."I stepped back a little, noticing his desperation. This would be my first time meeting someone frantic about the daughters of the Moon Goddess. "I have no recollection of what I did. All I remember is someone is taking over my body, and I couldn't control it." Way to go for lying, Kasumi. But I had to.Father told me that I
"Cretheus..." My heart wouldn't stop pounding inside my chest upon seeing him, as he looked so mysterious and rugged in his all-black outfit. I couldn't help but appreciate his blonde hair locks, cascading behind his back, shaped like the waves of the sea.I was about to open my mouth to ask him where he had been, but in the blink of an eye, I was already lying in the bed with him, having him on my top."What...?" My mouth gaped open in disbelief; I did not see that this would happen to me. I gulped, having to see Cretheus, whose lips were pulled into a smirk. "W-What are you—""Betraying me already, Kasumi?" Cretheus asked, pinning my hands on each side of me. "Did you really think I would let you go so easily?"My forehead creased at his words. "What do you mean?"I felt like this man needed to be rested in the asylum. He blabbered some words that seemed to be out of this world.Cretheus scoffed, but it did not escape the amusement written on his handsome face. "Feigning ignorance,
"Kasumi?"Cretheus' baritone voice made me turn my head in his direction. I was disoriented for a moment before fluttering my eyelids. "Did... Did something spread on what happened in the north?" I asked with pure hesitation in my voice.Cretheus creased my forehead when he saw my earnest expression but answered, "No. Not particular of. Why?" He caught me biting my thumb in confusion, which made him get up. "Is there something wrong, huntress?" he asked softly. I stayed silent, trying to figure out if my other two mates had done something with it. Or there might be the intervention of my former clan because my revelation could bring an omen to them.My face coerced to look at Cretheus with his head tilting a little. "You have gone quiet there, my huntress. Tell me what's wrong." Looking into Cretheus' eyes made me miss Thaddeus and Theodore. There was longing lingering in my expression before I cleared my throat and distanced my face from his touch, trying to ignore how he could mak
As soon as I finished my task, I returned to my quarters and let my bed succumb to drowsiness after the whole day of sprinting to every flower shop in the capital. I woke up after draining this exhaustion and stared at the ceiling, recalling the Peruvian lilies that I had made some bulk orders just for the arrival of Luna Queen Rachelle. I understood that she and Alpha King Claudian were our esteemed guests. Still, the royal military was making a good impression on the Luna Queen of the Waevalon Kingdom since Luna Queen Rachelle Simon-Alexander was once in the royal military in their kingdom. She was considered in their kingdom as the first female who had been allowed to be in the military when their laws only allowed men to enter there or any other profession. She proved herself and rose from private to battle commander until she became one of the military's generals. Since then, she became an inspiration to the other kingdom that they already allowed other women to join the royal
"All the apprentices will be dispatched to the northwestern for assistance from the rogue attack. We will disembark two days from now before the sun rises."As soon as our meeting adjourned, murmurs enveloped the assembly hall. I remained silent, not liking what was happening lately in the northwestern. I was worried about the casualties; not only that, I hadn't heard anything from Thaddeus and Theodore, and most especially Cretheus.He hadn't returned yet. And I was getting worried sick."Azai." I snapped back when Fesio called me while I was helping him to sort the documents from his table. "Yes?" He fished out some keys and placed them on his desk. "I need you to clean Cretheus' quarters today." My heart instantly leaped outside of my ribcage at the mention of his name. "I-Is he returning?" There was hesitation lingering in my tone.He nodded, making my eyes widen. "I need you to prepare his quarters before his return. I am certain that he is tired from his errands.""O-Of cours
I froze at the realization before I immediately got up from his bed. However, Cretheus quickly halted me in my arm and returned me by lying on the bed again. "R-Release me this instant!" I wriggled under his hold, but he pinned my hands on either side of me, making me feel helpless, primarily because he used his body to staple me. "Cretheus, you—"Cretheus emitted a menacing growl, one that sent shivers down my spine, as his sapphire-blue eyes blazed with anger. "Who in the fucking hell marked you? When did you have that?" Then he checked my other shoulder and gasped in horror when he saw another mark. "What the fuck..." "It's none of your business!" I spat, using my wolf strength to push him away, but with Cretheus' build, I had a hard time doing it.He smirked bitterly. "None of my business?" he parroted in disbelief. "You are my fucking mate, Kasumi! How can you allow another man—men to—"I chimed in. "I told you I didn't want you as my mate! I'm not accepting you as one of them!
I blinked in surprise, disbelieving that I was seeing Theodore in the flesh. My heart squeezed at the sight of him, and I almost lunged at him.At the same time, Theodore was wiping the blood off from the corners of his mouth, still in his usual smug expression, but when our eyes met, that expression melted away like ice being exposed under the scorching sun."What are you doing here, Kasumi?"Cretheus' cold tone made me hold my breath. That was when I distanced myself from Theodore, frightened that someone would come in and see us looking into each other's eyes. The good thing was only us were here, and Cretheus' assistant was not around.Clearing my throat, I ignored Theodore's presence. "Captain Jack told me to bestow you this report." I tried to be as formal as possible, even daring to meet Cretheus' infuriating gaze. He did not even bat an eye on the documents I was holding as he tried to thaw me from my standpoint."Put them on my desk and leave this place," he commanded. Avert
"So, he confronted you..." I paused as I looked into Theodore's eyes after he told me that he had gone to see Cretheus as soon as they arrived in the camp. He told me that instead of discussing what the royal soldiers were being dispatched to pursue the rogues, Cretheus, being an asshole, had engaged with him in a deep conversation."Yes. It is bound to be that way anyway. I am not surprised Uncle will be mad," he said while caressing my cheek with his thumb.We were just done from our secret lovemaking to the forest. We had to do it quickly because it was the patrolling time. I was planning to leave, but Theodore was so clingy that he begged us to stay for three minutes before the patrollers would pass by in our direction.And I wasn't even complaining because I was purring from his touch while he was doing the same because I kept nuzzling my nose to his cheek, showing how much I missed him. I was smiling like an idiot, knowing his wolf couldn't keep himself from me. And I was more