She gasped with her hand on her mouth and muttered.“Gerard.’What? Who? Where?Who is she calling Gerard? What is she talking about? Why is everyone so weird here in California?“And who might you be?’“Aunt Jessie, do you know him? He’s the one who tied my shoelaces.’The so-called Aunt Jessie came to me and held my shoulders.Why do these wolves here in California have a habit of touching a stranger’s shoulders?I pulled her hands off my shoulders. I don’t like it.What the fuck is going on here?“It is you.” She exclaimed. “Gerard.’“Who is who?’ This was hilarious, but I didn’t want to laugh.“Where have you been, Gerard? Do you have any idea what you put Oceana through? She has been looking for you for the past six years. You can’t keep tormenting her like this. If she did anything to you, please forgive her Gerard. Please and this is…”“What are you talking about? Who are you and first of all, my name is not Gerard? I’m Ivy Thorne, and I don’t know who you are.’ I kindly pushed
That’s why to avenge the death of others. He had to die and I would seize the clan for myself. That is my wish and my command, Amoux.’Amoux smiled and bent the knee before me.“Yes, Alpha Ivy Thorne. Your wish is my command, brother.”Carmine’s Pov.“Dad, look what Mom bought for me.’ Chloe rushed over to me with her toy.I smiled and hugged her as I patted her back, dropping the presents I bought for her.As a kid back then, I dreamed of not having a child, and neither did I think of having one someday. I’ve always wanted to be alone with the person I love and die in old age.My wishes might sound lonely to most people, but it doesn’t to me because that’s what I want.And besides, I’m into men and not women, so it doesn’t matter, anyway. I tried to be the perfect Alpha who everyone will look up to, and it worked out perfectly because of Gerard.He was my rock who gave me a leaning shoulder whenever I wanted to cry. My father was a ruthless man who wanted his children to live up to h
It is such a chilly day for me, which is why I’m stuck up in my room in the softest bed in the world.Reading a manga with my best friend playing Barbie.Jessie.Jessie happily climbed on my back, spreading out her hands in the air, staggering, and shaking her balance as my bones hurt like baffling.“Get off me!” I yelled at my best friend to stop climbing on top of my body; it was pretty annoying and painful.“Look how high I can fly; it’s a beautiful thing.” She softly sang one of her favourite Barbie cartoon songs.I rolled my eyes. “Will you stop singing? It’s annoying and gets off my back this instant, Jessie. I don’t want to repeat myself, Jessie.”“Come on, I just wanted to know how high I can fly.” Jessie left my back and jumped on top of my bed happily as I bounced.“By jumping on top of my body,’ I scoffed. “You could try doing it in the sky by standing on the roof of this mansion and see how high you can fly,’’ I said sarcastically.She will probably fall down and crush her
“That’s such a hassle, Jessie; you watch too many movies. That’s why you think life is full of roses when you meet your mate; trust me, you are going to hate your life for sure.’“It’s not about watching too many movies; I want someone for me, just like my sister wants, to love,” she argued.“Love is not everything.’ I remarked.“Who told you those words, your brothers?’I thought for a moment. “Nah, but I think it’s Gerard who told me I’m still not sure.’“Alpha Gerard wouldn’t say such words; he believes in love, unlike you. Love is everything. It conquers all.’“It’s not like I don’t believe in love; I do and my brothers taught me a lot about love being, everything, but to other people, nay.”“I don’t care; I just want so much love from my mate, then we will dance at the night ball till twelve midnight and...”I don’t even want to know anymore why she is so obsessed with getting a mate. I think I have heard enough.There’s no use trying to convince her, and I’m pretty exhausted list
It’s too late to stop me now, when I’ve read over a hundred mangas, and she is saying when I’m older, that sounds more like a dream than a reality; by then I’d have read over thousands of them.I rolled my eyes at her. I’ve never heard of a manga being read to add something to your life; it just feels good and gives entertainment to my life rather than this boring luxurious mansion that is all white as snow.It felt like a cemetery, really quiet, and who lives like this?“Mom, I was reading my books, not a manga; I dropped that a long time ago. You know I always listen to you,” I said confidently. It was just a minute ago, though.Me? And I don't Listen to my mom; probably it will be another Oceana, not me.*You are such a good liar* My wolf chuckled at my words.I ignored her and focused on the matter at hand.“Don’t test me, Oceana; When you are older, you read it, you hear me?”Who listens to that kind of advice these days? Kids do their own stuff now.“But Mom, you just heard me, d
“Now, follow me; it’s time to meet up with the clan elders; they all want to see you crowned as the princess of the realm.” I sighed and followed her to the clan.They want to see me. For what? To touch their feet or what? I can’t even use my powers. Why do they want to see someone like me and crown me as the princess of the realm?It’s not like I wasn’t a princess of the realm; it’s more like they want me to be crowned for recognition, so all the people know I’m the princess of the realm blah, blah and blah.And also use this opportunity to carry on my duties and come across my mate.Blah. Blah. Blah.That’s all they want to see me for—wrinkly old council elders, all sitting down with young muscular Alphas discussing a few things among themselves and blocking the path to the mating ceremony.“Oh, ah… Alpha, go harder,’ whoever it is, was screaming like a pig. How annoying.As if the elders knew what was going on, they shut the gigantic white designer’s gate to block out the noise.Goo
“Well, I haven’t seen you for a long time, and I’m glad you are home to see me because I will leave shortly. Before that, let me make it up to you to leave home without informing you.”He was so tall; was I that short? Wait, a minute!Leaving home?“Huh,’ I whined. ‘`You are leaving so soon, but you just came back. Can’t you stay?’“Nope, I can’t, kiddo. I'm doing this for your protection. I’ve got to go soon or else the rogues will attack you; that’s why your brother has to fight.’ he playfully poked my nose; it twinkled me as I giggled, and we both laughed happily.“I’ve got a present for you.” He announced, brought out a cute little black box, and handed it over to me.“Really?”I took it from him, opened the box, and saw a little silver necklace with my name written on it, “Oceana,” gleaming, and in the middle of my name was a blue sparkling diamond.It was the most beautiful silver I have ever seen.“It’s ravishing, isn’t it?’“Yes,” I whispered with admiration, and I couldn’t sto
I nearly screamed.She closed my mouth by slapping it with her hand.“Prove it to them,” she commanded.I was shaking and looked over at Carmine, who gave me a thumbs up, and Gerard, who nodded at me to go on.I shook my head; at least Gerard would understand how scared I was.He came to me and rubbed my shoulder with a smile.“I’m scared, Gerard; there’s blood and organs all over the place. I felt like I was in the midst of thousands of dead bodies. I want to vomit. Please tell Mom not to do this.” I pleaded with him.“People are watching Oceana, but I’m here for you; do it for me, love. I will always be here to support you.’“Okay, Gerard.’ I gobbled my saliva and began walking.Slow.Everyone was watching. I was scared, hoping that I wouldn’t fall on my face. I stepped on the cold blood as my body shivered and my eyes welled up with tears.I began imagining all kinds of horror movies and being eaten alive.What kind of ritual was this?Suddenly, something moved under me.I screamed