I sighed, feeling a mix of annoyance and attraction towards Cresil. I knew he was trying to push my buttons, but I couldn't deny that I wanted him too.I stood up and slowly began to undress, letting my clothes fall to the ground one by one. Cresil's eyes roamed over my body, his gaze hungry and possessive."Beautiful," he breathed, reaching out to touch me.I stepped away, feeling a sense of defiance growing within me. "You still haven't told me what I need to know," I reminded him.Cresil smirked. "Always so focused on business. I still haven't gotten everything I wanted from you.""Why do I get to be the only one standing here naked? That's not fair," I said. Cresil chuckled. "You have a point there. Come here," he said, pulling me towards him.I kept my eyes glued to his body as he began to undress. His human form was sculpted to perfection but that's not what attracted me about him. "I want you to change back to your true form," I said in a hoarse whisper.Cresil looked at me w
My mind couldn't process what Cresil was saying. My brothers? How could that be possible? I had grown up with them, thinking we were just cousins.“What? How would you know that?” I asked.Cresil's expression turned serious. "I have my ways of finding out information," he said cryptically. "But more importantly, you need to understand that this doesn't change anything. You and your brothers are still family, and you still love each other just as much as before."I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. "I know that," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "It's just a lot to take in."Cresil nodded. "I know it is. But I kept the end of my bargain and told you the secret. What you want to do with it is up to you.”I need to talk to my mother, I thought you myself.Cresil seemed to sense my thoughts. "It would be a good idea to confront your mother about this.Taking a deep breath, I got up from the bed. “Take me back to my house.”Cresil nodded and stood up, taking my
Last night, I dreamt about Adrian again. They say, 'unrequited love does not die; it's only beaten down to a secret place where it hides, curled and wounded.' I guess it was true in my case because the love I felt for Adrian was starting to turn bitter and cold. Adrian Dalton was the youngest son of the Blood Crown Pack and my longtime crush. I'd been pining over him since I was a little girl, but he didn't even breathe in my direction. No, I am being unfair. He did pay attention to me but not the way I wanted. He treated me maybe closer than some others, but it is just like I was his sister. I stood up and walked to the full-length mirror, resting against the wall, so I could take a good look at myself. My hair was long and dark, just like raven feathers. My face was round, with a pair of big brown eyes and full lips. Freckles faintly dotted my cheeks and nose, but they were barely visible. I'd seen other men in my pack and other packs glance at me many times and make feeble attem
I slowly opened the door, not knowing what to expect. Why couldn't Adrian let me know before meeting with a friend so I didn't wait for him all day? I was slightly irritated at the fact. My heart plunged to my throat as I saw Betty kissing Adrian. My Adrian. No, this can't be happening! Adrian had Betty wrapped into an embrace and his lips pressed against her lips. His hand lazily stroked her back while they kissed with their eyes closed. I tried to call out of them but only managed to let out a soft whimper. Betty suddenly opened her eyes. They turned wide as she finally saw me. She gasped, then pushed Adrian off. "Oh my god, Adrian. What do you think you are doing!" Betty cried out and pushed him again. "Wha…what?" Adrian looked at her in confusion. "Jesus, Adrian. How much did you have to drink?" Betty barked. I stepped closer. I can't keep quiet anymore. "What is going on here?" I demanded to know. "Shit, Lindsey, it's not what it looks like," Betty said. "Then what is
Two years later... "Will you be home for dinner?" I grabbed Adrian's sleeve before he ran out of the house again. "Ah...I'm sorry, Lindsey, but I have to work late again," he said and tugged at his arm, motioning me to let go. Again? We've been married for two years now, and Adrian was now the new Alpha as his father passed away a month after our wedding. As the new Alpha, Adrian was constantly out and about, coming home late, and sometimes, he didn't come home at all. I didn't like to question him too much. I didn't dare as I watched him work hard to gain his pack's respect day after day. He had to work extra hard since everyone secretly hoped Alvis would take over. I knew it made Adrian feel insecure that he had to leave under his older brother's shadow. But I knew I couldn't stay quiet anymore when one day, I smelled another woman's perfume on his clothes. He came home drunk one day and didn't bother to change his clothes before jumping in bed. I sighed, helped him take
I was frozen in place. It was as if time stood still as I watched them making love. They paid no attention to their surroundings, too busy touching each other, biting, and clawing. My best friend and my husband were too immersed in each other to notice me standing there, watching. My heart was shattering into tiny pieces. I tried to say something and cry out in protest, but no sound came out. Betrayal is a bitter brew, isn't it? I couldn't believe it! How could they betray me like this? Did they just get together? Or has it been a long time? I sobbed out loud, making Adrian flinch. He turned to look at me. His blue eyes turned dark as he realized what had happened. "Wha...why..." my voice came out a mere whisper. I should be yelling, screaming, clawing his eyes out ,but I was too hurt to attack him. I was pregnant with his child. We were supposed to build a family together but now? What will happen to me now? "Oh my god, Lindsey!" Betty screamed and pushed Adrian off of her. M
I felt like I was floating in darkness. Am I dead? I thought to myself as I tried to move my fingers. "Lindsey, are you awake?" I heard someone calling me, so I opened my eyes. I closed them immediately as the bright fluorescent light assaulted my eyes. I felt someone touching my forehead, brushing away some strands of hair. Their fingers felt warm and comforting, and it made me sleepy again. "Come back to me, Lindsey," a deep voice spoke, so I snapped my eyes open again. I squinted to take a good look at the figure looming over my face. It was a man. "Adrian?" I whispered, but my vision was already starting to clear. "Oh, it's you," I whispered. Alvis smiled. "Don't look so disappointed." "Where am I?" I tried to get up but groaned as I felt pain in my stomach. "Don't get up. You need to rest," Alvis scolded me. Wait, why was he here? I suddenly remembered bits and pieces of what happened last night, and my heart plunged to my throat. My hands moved on their own as they tou
"You are pregnant," I repeated as I couldn't believe my ears. Betty smiled brightly, radiant and glowing with happiness. The happiness that should've been mine. I returned to my room in a state of disorientation. Sure, I was still Luna, but that title meant nothing. Adrian didn't respect me ever, and I had lost our child. To him, I was nothing. And now that Betty was pregnant with his child? He will deem me as their enemy. They took everything from me. The man I loved most and my best friend, together, betrayed me. But, more importantly now, my pack and my parents. How are they doing now? I must go back and make sure nothing has happened to them. But I had just had a miscarriage, and the succession of news made an already weak me even less energetic. Before I could go out, I fainted. When I was awake again , I heard someone call me. "Miss? Are you OK? You need to eat something." Someone spoke to me, so I looked up. I recognized her as Adrian's nanny. "What is it?" I asked w