(Two years later)
>>Portia
During the summer vacation holidays after our second year, Jena and Ulrich held their marriage ceremony and Jena’s coronation as Queen. Jenny and I made our way to the Silver City. Considering Jenny doesn’t have a full mark and hasn’t gone through her shifting she has to be accompanied by a wolf to pass the barriers of the Silver City even though she has special permission from the king himself to enter the lycan city.
The forest was dense and we had to travel a lot on foot to reach the entrance of the city. It was exhausting but when we reached and saw the two people waiting for us there outside the entrance, our fatigue flew away. It was like a happy moment, where the chemicals in our brains shifted, causing us to forget about our tiredness.
>>JennyThe grand hall was adorned with opulent decorations, Jena, dressed in regal attire, stepped forward with confidence. She was wearing a breathtaking gown, a creation of exquisite silk and delicate lace. The fabric cascaded around her, flowing like a waterfall of opulenceThe officiant, the highest-ranking werewolf elder, stepped forward and began the ceremony, reciting ancient rituals and blessings. He spoke of the qualities that define a true leader: strength, wisdom, compassion, and the ability to unite the werewolf clans under a common purpose and blah blah blah. I couldn’t concentrate much on it really.One by one, the leaders of the packs stepped forward, offering their allegiance and loyalty to Jena. They pledged to support and follow her, recognizing her as the rightful
>>Jenny“Alright then,” We waited till another music piece started, “It’s really not hard. Since you’re smart. You’ll do great.”I nodded and as another piece started we swayed to the rhythm of the music, our bodies moving in sync. It was really easy to follow Koen’s lead, especially because he was going slow for me so that I could catch up.In the midst of the dance, I couldn't resist the urge to tease him, probably because I was on an edge and needed to divert my attention from the problem tugging at my brain. I was being bolder than usual. Leaning in closer, I whispered into his ear, my voice laced with a playful edge. "You know," I murmured, my breath tickling his skin, "I heard that kissing burns calories, wanna test that theory?"
(Further two years later)>>Portia“Hey hurry up!” Jenny whined, “We’re already late!” Jenny graduated from the police academy and now is bossier than ever even though she still hasn’t passed her National Detective and Investigative Test (NDIT) She’s working as an officer now while I just finished my final exam two weeks ago.“Just a minute.” I told her, “We’re leaving for good, I have to make sure we’re not leaving anything behind.” I got an Education degree from a university near Jenny’s and we shared a dorm for four years.I looked around the place that was now empty and I tightly clutched the hand bag in my hands, &ld
>>JennyI can’t believe the time is here. I know I was waiting for this day. I wanted to marry Koen so badly so that he would mark me. But I’m still reluctant about moving to The Silver City. It hasn’t even been a year since I started working as an officer. I don’t want to leave my job.Portia is leaving with Egon directly after the wedding ends, she’s more than happy to go with Egon now. I saw the mark on the back of her neck this morning and I found myself anticipating the one I’ll be getting.I was sitting in the bridal room, all dolled up when my mate came to disrupt the thoughts that were torturing me.“What are you worried about?” Koen came and sat down nex
>>Jena“It was a wonderful event.” Ulrich and I sat on the rooftop open bar after attending Jenny's wedding.“It was nice,” Ulrich replied, “I like the pastel blues in Portia’s theme.”“I know!” I got excited, “And it went wonderfully with Jenny’s theme of pastel yellow.”“Looks like they both put in a lot of effort and time for time.”I let out a satisfied sigh, “Yea,” I smiled and leaned into Ulrich, they sure did, “I’m glad it all went well.” The cool breeze caressed my skin as I took a sip from my drink and let it relax me.As I gazed out at the city skyline,
>>PortiaThe sting of a hard slap across my left cheek almost made me lose balance and fall over but somehow I managed only to take a step back and keep standing.“I told you to be careful,” An angry but controlled voice seeped out from Kathrine’s mouth. She’s the Luna of the pack but she despises mistakes, especially the ones made by me.“I’m sorry,” I bowed my head a little to apologize, “It slipped out of my hand. It wasn’t on purpose,” I glanced at the broken plate on the floor. The Caucasian blue colored print with gold borders lay shattered on the wooden floor.“Shut up,” She sneered at me, “You’re a disgrace to this pack.” Her words stung but they didn’t make me feel all that bad. I’ve been hearing these words for ages.The Nightwalker pack, the pack I’m living in is one of the strongest packs in the country. The wolves of this pack are known for being strong warriors who live up to the name. The pack always raids and destroys its enemies during the night and is known for its
>>PortiaI didn’t get to go after him or say anything.“Girls!” Because before I could, the head maid caught us, “What are you doing here!?” Her voice made us both flinch and look at her, “To the kitchen!” She pointed at us and we scurried away.As we ran out of there I turned my head to look at the man, my man, but the corridor was now empty.Disappointment flooded my head and my heart. I wanted to talk to him, I wish I could have talked to him. At least I would have gotten his name but luck wasn’t on my side.Rather than luck, on the contrary, it was something far worse.“You!” Before Grey and I made it back into the kitchen we were stopped by Emily and Lilith right outside of it.“Yes?” We both replied as we turned to face them.“You!” Emily pointed at me, “Bring the drinks to the drawing room for the guests.” In the drawing room? Who’s in the drawing room? Other guards? Some other people? Because surely enough the people with Prince Ulrich went to the meeting room. Well, there we
>>PortiaTears plopped down on my lap while I sat by the little window in the attic room which was also my bedroom. Being the lowest-ranked member of the pack has earned me only this tiny space to live in. The view from the window showed a direct view of the forest surrounding the area but I couldn’t really focus on anything else but my emotions.I could never have imagined that being ignored by your destined one would hurt this much.Knock Knock.The tapping sound on the door made me look toward the entrance.“Hey~” Grey came into the room with a worried look, “What’s wrong?!” She ran over to me carefully since the small room doesn’t have much space but it is long, “I was looking all over the place for you, you suddenly disappeared.”I wiped my tears and looked at her, “It’s nothing,” I sniffled and she crouched down in front of me and took my hands in hers.“What do you mean it’s nothing?” She wiped my cheeks, “Why are you crying then?”I shook my head but the pain in my heart didn’