It was 10:30 in the morning at the Infiniti Mall, and Eira, accompanied by a whiny baby, strolled happily through its corridors.
"Why are you dragging me along? If you're meeting your fiancé, why am I here? I don't want to be a third wheel in your lovey-dovey moment," Amethysta complained."Shut up and come with me," Eira retorted. "I got word that he'll be at the mall for surveillance. I want to meet him. I can't even see him at his company.""So you want me to come along?" Amethysta clarified."Yup," Eira affirmed.Proudly declaring her intentions, Eira led the way as they searched for Mateo."Hello, Angel," Icarus's voice suddenly rang out, causing Amethysta to freeze in her tracks. Both she and Eira turned to see the handsome man standing before them.Mateo's presence also caught Eira's attention. "You go with your date. I'm going to see my fiancé," Eira said, pushing Amethysta, causing her to stumble into Icarus."Be careful, Angel," Icarus said, steadying her with a gentle touch. A whiff of cologne reached her nostrils—a scent she had encountered before on Isaias's coat.Straightening herself, Amethysta looked at Icarus, sensing a strange familiarity that was missing during their lake encounter."What brings you here, Mr. Icarus?" she asked."Come on, Angel," Icarus replied with a playful tone. "We've met twice now and have gotten to know each other. Why are you still calling me 'Mister'? It hurts my feelings."Amethysta chuckled nervously at his dramatic comment. "Well, my friend dragged me here, and now she's abandoned me for her fiancé. So, I'm left to shop all alone.""Then let's go. I'll keep you company," Icarus suggested with a warm smile."No, it's not a big deal. You must be busy. I'll wander around and leave eventually," Amethysta declined, but she continued chatting to distract him.However, Icarus wasn't interested in listening to her objections. He simply took her by the hand and led her into the women's clothing section of the mall."Why does this keep happening to me?" Amethysta couldn't help but wonder as she found herself being dragged along once again."Choose what you like, Angel," Icarus instructed, handing her the selected clothes.Amethysta hummed and began browsing the collection. Meanwhile, Icarus moved around the section, picking out some dresses for her."I'm terrible at this," she muttered, feeling uncertain about her fashion sense. It was always Eira who had a talent for selecting her outfits. Her face turned red with embarrassment when she heard a chuckle nearby."Give these clothes a try. They'll look great on you," Icarus suggested, handing her the chosen items. Amethysta accepted them without protest and headed to the changing room. Meanwhile, Icarus took a seat on a nearby couch, engrossed in his mobile.The attendants in the store couldn't help but admire Icarus, a striking mixed-blood alpha. After a few moments, Amethysta emerged from the dressing room."Does it fit me well?" she asked nervously. Icarus was left in awe of the beauty before him. With the light purple dress and her purple eyes, she looked absolutely stunning."Gorgeous, Angel," he complimented, causing her to blush in response. She nodded and went back into the dressing room to try on more outfits.Amethysta was zipping up a dress when the zipper got stuck in the middle. Meanwhile, Icarus received a phone call, so he stepped outside the women's section to answer it."Where are you?" Isaias asked over the phone."In the Infiniti Mall. What's going on?" Icarus responded."I'm here too. Tell me your exact location," Isaias replied, revealing that he was also at the mall."I'm in the women's clothing section. Our Angel is trying on clothes," Icarus instructed him to come over."Oh! Our princess is here. I'll head over," Isaias smirked and agreed.After a minute or two, Isaias arrived at the women's clothing section."Where is she?" Isaias asked."She's in a dressing room," Icarus answered."Let me pick out some dresses for her as well," Isaias suggested.Icarus nodded and left the area. Isaias entered the dressing room while scrolling on his mobile. Shortly after, Amethysta emerged from the fitting room."What about this dress?" she inquired."You look stunning, Princess," Isaias replied with his deep, husky voice that had a unique effect on her heart. Since Isaias was also wearing the same dress as Icarus, she couldn't easily tell them apart. However, she sensed a different aura from him.She was about to return to the dressing room, but Isaias had selected more dresses and handed them to her."Try some more, Princess. I want to see the breathtaking view," he suggested.Amethysta hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded.She emerged from the dressing room wearing a pastel pink half-shoulder line appliques dress that barely reached her knees."So alluring, Princess," Isaias commented, licking his lips. His provocative compliment sent a shiver down her spine. It made her feel uneasy, yet something was happening inside her body that she couldn't quite understand. Clutching the dress, she hurried back into the fitting room.After changing back into her original attire, she returned and the attendant asked, "Which dress would you like, Ma'am?". Amethysta was perplexed by the selection. Each dress was unique in its own way, but she couldn't simply buy them all."Wrap them all," Isaias stated.Amethysta and the attendant were taken aback by his request. Amethysta had been in the midst of deciding which dress to choose.Isaias's phone chimed, and he briefly checked it.The attendant inquired, "Cash or card, Sir?""Card, and no need for the password," Isaias replied, producing his card and swiping it. The attendant promptly wrapped the bags and handed them over to him."Princess," Isaias called out.His words snapped Amethysta out of her daze, and she looked at him with confusion. He simply shoved the bags into her hands."This is for you, Princess," Isaias stated.Before she could respond, he gently shushed her by placing his index finger on her lips."You should groom yourself, Princess. That's how you look stunning. Don't forget to use baby pink lipstick," he whispered, then tenderly pecked her earlobe. This caused her cheeks to flush with color."I have to go now. I have some work to attend to, Princess. Drive safely," he said before turning and walking away. Amethysta was left stunned and speechless, lost in a whirlwind of emotions.The attendant couldn't help but comment, "Your boyfriend is so sweet. He got everything for you.""No, he... He isn't my boyfriend. He's just... My friend," Amethysta explained, her voice wavering as she tried to make sense of her feelings.The attendant disagreed, stating, "If he's just a friend, he wouldn't have chosen those gorgeous dresses for you. He clearly knew what would look good on you. Don't dismiss him by saying he's just a friend."Amethysta insisted, "Don't misunderstand. He's really just my friend."With a red face, she left the clothing section and looked around, but he was nowhere to be found. She decided to leave the store, pondering the situation. How could he be her boyfriend when they had only met three times? She didn't even know whether they were friends or something more.In one corner, a silent atmosphere filled the air as a family enjoyed their time together. Meanwhile, on the other side, the curious double bunny was persistently nagging her alpha fiancé.Amethysta stood like a statue, lost in her thoughts, until her friend arrived with her poker-faced fiancé.Elsewhere, a man excused himself from his family and headed to the washroom. Unbeknownst to him, two hooded men followed closely behind. These two men were none other than Icarus and Isaias.Icarus taunted, "Seems like you're having a great time with your family after ruining someone else's. How heartless of you, Mr. Assistant, or should I say, Mr. Ex-Assistant?"The man flinched at Icarus's words, then turned to see two young alphas confronting him."Who... Who are you two?" he stammered, clearly taken aback.Isaias scoffed, saying, "Oh, come on, don't play dumb. You would have heard about us when you got the news about Jonathan."David, still feigning ignorance, responded, "I don't know what
"That girl... She's been spoiled by her family. I need to have a talk with them," Patrick muttered, growing frustrated with Eira's behavior. Little did he know about the alpha who had showered his daughter with dresses."Oh, Dad, don't be so strict with us," she whined, capturing the attention of a particular individual in the room."Alright, alright, go freshen up and come back down," Patrick sighed.She hummed and retreated upstairs. Meanwhile, Patrick approached the unfamiliar person and initiated a conversation. A few minutes later, she returned, dressed in a casual outfit carefully chosen by Isaias."Amethysta, meet Laurent... He is our pack leader's son," Patrick introduced his daughter to the pack leader's son."Hello, Mr. Striebeck. It's a pleasure to meet you," she greeted politely, her warm smile gracing her lips."It's equally nice to meet you, Miss Amethysta. Your father has spoken highly of you, but this is my first time seeing you. As he mentioned, you're quite beautiful
Isaias ended the call and turned to find his twin brother, Icarus, who was restraining David by covering his mouth. Isaias approached them casually, engrossed in his mobile phone."Gosh... You've got quite the set of pipes, huh? You startled our queen with your screaming. Can't you hold your tongue for a while?" Isaias asked irritably, his deadpan glare piercing through David, who had tears streaming down his face and numerous bruises on his body, indicating he had been severely beaten.As Icarus released David, the latter fell to the floor."Tut... Tut... He's made a mess of my hands," Isaias complained, shaking his hand as if it were tainted. He then took a tissue to clean his hands meticulously."We should teach him a lesson for startling our queen, shouldn't we?" Icarus suggested, his gaze meeting Isaias's, who sported a mischievous smirk on his lips.Isaias squatted down to David's level and yanked him up by his hair, causing David to scream in pain."What should we do with you?"
In the dimly lit corner of a cozy bar, Joseph found the perfect spot for himself and his twin friends, Icarus and Isaias. The bar was alive with laughter and chatter, but here, they could have their own space, away from the prying eyes and the cacophony of the world.Joseph hailed the bartender, a burly man with a friendly smile, and ordered three glasses of their favorite liquors. As the bartender poured the amber liquid into the glasses, Joseph looked at Icarus and Isaias with a warm smile. "Cheers, my buddies," he said, raising his glass."Cheers," Icarus and Isaias replied in unison, clinking their glasses with Joseph's. Icarus, the elder of the twins by a mere five minutes, took a sip of his drink and leaned back in his chair, his eyes distant. "You remember the time we visited this city with Mom, right?" he asked, a wistful smile playing on his lips.Isaias nodded, his gaze mirroring his brother's nostalgia. "Of course. How could I forget? It was one of the best times of our li
Dareen had always been a man of opulence, and his mansion reflected his grandeur. It stood as a testament to his success, with its towering columns and sprawling gardens. Inside, the marble floors gleamed, and the chandeliers cast a soft, warm glow, giving the mansion an air of both elegance and nostalgia.“Sir... Someone called Blake Martinez comes to see you.” One of the servants informed him. Dareen received an unexpected visitor. He never expected that his old friend would come to meet him. “Direct him to my study...” Dareen said He was sitting in his study, engrossed in a stack of paperwork, when the door swung open. He looked up, and there, standing in the doorway, was Blake Martinez, a long-lost friend from his past."Dareen?" Blake exclaimed, his eyes widening with disbelief. "Is that really you?"Dareen rose from his chair, his face breaking into a wide grin. "Blake! It's been twenty years, buddy. I can't believe you're here."The two old friends embraced, a surge of emotio
They walked in silence for a while, the only sounds being the soft rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of birds. As the evening sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the garden, Dareen spoke again."You know, Blake, I never really said goodbye to Hannah properly. When I left this city, I was consumed by grief and the need to protect my sons. I never had the chance to visit her gallery and tell her how much I loved her and how much I missed her. I didn't have a proper burial for her."Blake placed a hand on Dareen's shoulder. "Maybe it's not too late, Dareen. You can still visit her gallery and say your goodbyes. I'm sure she would appreciate it. It's all their fault. They were consumed by darkness. That's why they forgot the pureness of the moon goddess."Dareen's eyes shimmered as he looked at his friend. "You're right, Blake. I don't think I can seek justice for Hannah without any evidence. I can't go against the pack leader either. But being here ca
The hushed conversation between Dareen and Blake was interrupted by the resonant sound of the mansion's heavy wooden doors swinging open. In walked two young men, their presence commanding attention as they crossed the threshold of the living room. Icarus and Isaias had returned home after having liquor with Joseph.Icarus, the elder of the two, possessed a tall, imposing frame, his physique carved by years of rigorous training. His jet-black hair, reminiscent of his father's, framed a chiselled face with sharp, intelligent eyes that mirrored his father's intellect. Isaias, the younger brother, stood just a shade shorter, his lean figure exuding an air of quiet confidence. His eyes, a warm shade of hazel, held a spark of mischief that set him apart from his brother who had eyes of Hazel with blue flecks. Only those who knew them well could set them apart. Blake was awestruck seeing the twin. The last time he had seen Icarus and Isaias, they had been children, barely reaching his wais
The maids served the food elegantly as if they were practised for their lifetime to serve their masters. Dareen raised his glass, filled with deep red wine, in a toast. "To family and friendship." As Dareen said, they chuckled. "So cringey... Dad..." Isaias joked. "You ungrateful brat..." Dareen glared at his son. Again the little laughter filled the room."Okay, okay... No more Melodrama anymore. Let's have dinner." Blake said. The clinking of glasses and the chorus of "hear, hear" echoed through the room as they raised their glasses and took a sip, sealing their commitment to one another.The dinner that followed was a culinary masterpiece. The aroma of carefully prepared dishes filled the air, and the conversation flowed as smoothly as the wine. They discussed shared memories, the joys and tribulations of parenthood, and the unique challenges of a father who had twins to take care of. Icarus and Isaias, despite their imposing presence, proved to be engaging conversationalists.