Chapter 91Alucard"Alu, dear."I snapped back to reality when I heard Mother calling me. "Yes, Mother?" I asked, blinking so many times, looking at her. She smiled hesitantly and looked at me weirdly. "You haven't touched your meal again. Is there something bothering you these days?" Her soft tone made me straighten my back. "Yeah. Mother is right, brother. You haven't eaten much."I turned at Alistair, who was creasing his forehead and was sitting across me. Beside him was my other brother and his twin, Alejandro, who had the same expression. It was the exact moment when I had to lay my eyes on my other brothers, Alejandro and Brother Azarius, looking at me as well. Lastly, my eyes landed on Father, who was arching his eyebrow in my direction.I knew, even if he didn't mind-link me, with that kind of piercing look, Father was already telling me to fix myself. "I'm still full. I had some snacks earlier." Now, I had to lie since I didn't want to involve my mother if she happened t
Chapter 92Alucard"One more slap, and I can summon my elite knights to deal with someone who dared to hurt the crown prince of this kingdom.""I-I'm so sorry," Faustina whispered, unable to look into my eyes. "I didn't mean to...""Save your apologies," I said with iciness in my tone as I turned around and walked out of that garden, having that firm expression."Alucard..."I barely heard Faustina calling my name, her voice filled with anguish. It took all my strength not to turn around and rush to her side, feeling my heart shatter into pieces as I walked away, out of her sight. I concealed myself and gritted my teeth, witnessing her broken expression from how I had treated her.Right there and then, I wanted to punch my father for bearing me in this situation, and I had to hurt my mate so I could protect her."Faustina..." I murmured her name, wanting to be near her, telling her I never meant those words I uttered.I almost took a step forward, but a hand abruptly halted me. It was
Chapter 93 Alucard It was hard to get back on my tracks during those years. Thanks to Brother Azarius' help, my engagement with Charity had ended. During those years, I yearned for Faustina and her touch. My shattered heart couldn't be picked up together since her death. I wanted to be with her, but I chose to be strong for her. When I thought that I could finally accept her death, it was then I came to meet the daughter of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Bellwood. I thought I was dreaming when I learned her name. Faustina Miles Bellwood... The current head of the House of Bellwood. The moment I saw her, my world stopped, and I almost lost my cool upon seeing my beloved mate—alive and breathing. However, it came to a light that she wasn't my Faustina. But deep inside, I knew to myself that it was her. She might have changed how she walked and talked; my guts were telling me that Faustina Miles Bellwood was the mate that I had been longing for, and I thought that she had died.
"Finally..." I heaved a sigh as I finished the weaving I had been working on for the past few days. I held it out with a smile to admire how proud I was. "What do you think, Lulu?" I showed my daughter sitting beside me, watching my finished product. Luciana fluttered her eyes in surprise. "It's so pretty. Are you going to show it to Daddy, Mommy?" she asked as I handed what I weaved. Her delicate hands traced all the details I had made. I could see how impressed she was. Chuckling, I kissed her temple to make her look at me. "Yes. Later." I winked at her, causing her to giggle. "Take a break from stitching, sweetie. Go and join with Lumie and Richie." "Hmm! Yes, Mommy!" She stormed out of the parlor room as fast as a lightning bolt. My stomach felt ticklish as I stood up and went to the window to see her joining with her siblings, who were busy playing chess. I bit my lower lip. I couldn't accept that they were eight years old this year. "Time surely flies..." I muttered, feeli
Prologue"Can't you see that I am already engaged with someone? Yet you persist in approaching me," Alucard declared with a stern tone, his eyes piercing through mine. "Leave now, or I shall summon the royal guards to drag you out of the royal palace."My heart shattered upon hearing that from him. It had never occurred to me that Alucard would treat me this way.Once, he was a tender-hearted man, my beloved mate, who enveloped me in affection. He made grand promises, vowing to grant me the world.Him...Alucard Forest de Carteret.The Crown Prince of the Sowinski Kingdom.Unbeknownst to me, I wasn't aware of his position. He showed up one day to my pack as he was being saved from being drowning in the river during the storm. Cloaked in temporary amnesia, he approached me, boldly declaring that I was his destined mate."Alucard..." Tears streamed down my cheeks as I pleaded desperately. "Why are you doing this to me? You said... You said you love me..." Despite his passive expression,
Chapter 1It was one of a hell stormy night when news arrived that a man was almost drowned in the river and was saved by one of our pack warriors. The said man was not from our pack but a rogue who got lost near the borders.He was isolated and deterred from going out by locking up in one of the rooms reserved for a pack member in the packhouse. His identity was unknown and questionable.It had been a few days since he had arrived, yet the impact of the storm had caused him to be in a vegetative state. The same goes for the state of our pack, destroyed by the harsh rain and wind. Three adept pack warriors, two from the outside and one on the inside, were guarding the room as only authorized personnel could check up on him."Beta Faustina! I have news!"I came to a halt from briefing the pack warriors for their next shift as soon as Rowan had arrived at the borders. He was one of the Gammas in charge of training our drafted pack members."Hold on," I told the pack warriors to wait for
Chapter 2A dreadful day before coming to visit my adoptive father's chamber. I found him sitting and facing a table where he was making some folded flowers."My love, Romir is going to graduate soon. We are going to come," he said, his eyes settling on the empty bed, a huge smile on his lips. "Tina has become a Beta while Jaromir is away. I am so proud of our pups."I pursed my lips into a thin line, feeling my eyes getting teary-eyed. No one was around but him. But Edison still believed the idea that Samantha was still here. He lost his mind when he lost her. I gradually watched how his sanity had taken him away.I felt something caress in my heart since Edison had treated me like his pup. I thanked the Moon Goddess for they fated me to be with this family."I just hope she finds her real parents soon. I know. I can tell. She is missing them."That made me hold my breath. He knew. Even though he was not in his right mind, it seemed like he was still in proper shape."Edison." I knoc
Chapter 3A bottle of wine had become my solace after that ordeal. The cool breeze of the night, the soft hoot of the owl, and the chirping of the crickets became a comforting symphony that blended harmoniously with the mellow notes of the wine. Sitting on the porch, the moon cast a gentle glow on the world, lending an ethereal beauty to the night.Each sip of the wine transported me to a place of tranquility, momentarily shielding me from the complications of my responsibilities. The liquid warmth flowed through my veins, easing the tension in my body and numbing the pain that had consumed me. The complexities of the wine mirrored the complexities of life, and for a brief moment, I found consolation in the depths of its flavors.I got distracted when a presence that I had been feeling from my behind for a while go had come forth to sit beside me. "Does this happen often?" Crown Prince Alucard's soft and tender tone was a departure from his usual mischievous and naughty demeanor, catc