I don’t know if I should trust Simon’s words after he lied and after all the pain he has inflicted to me, but that look in his eyes… it was like he is showing all the truth, his everything. The gentle look in his eyes made me feel that I can trust him again, that when it comes to me, all he is concerned of is my safety.I don’t want to believe it so much because I don’t want to cling on false hopes, but can’t I hope that it is true? Ever since I turned to a dark-blooded werewolf and knew my parents were dead as well as Jaxon, I kept on wishing so bad, I prayed so hard to have the power to turn back time. Or at least make this reality a dream and that I would just wake up with my family all well and me back to my normal life as an ordinary teenage girl studying in the nearest town college. I want to have that life so bad even if it means I would have to sacrifice my feelings and whatever I have with Lucius. I would do everything just so I could have that. if there’s anything I could tr
"Maddy…" Roselle looked at me with a sweet smile on her beautiful face. Franklin did the same and I felt like I have seen my second parents in them. I never thought the day would come that I will meet them again after what happened to me and Simon. I really don't know what good I did for meeting such wonderful people as them.And the way they looked at me… it was as if they were never mad to me. Like they understand what I felt and all the actions I did."Roselle… Franklin…" I uttered their names in a low voice, almost a whisper."You look good, huh." Thomas smirked at me mockingly. "And durable." He nodded to himself then his gaze dropped at Simon. His eyebrow was raised as if he's saying something to Simon through his mind.The corners of Simon's lips rose and he subtly shook his head.Our little reunion was only interrupted by a growl. The sky darkened more and I saw Lucius's angry eyes directed to us. He looked so mad and unforgiving, I could feel like he won't give this up, that
Right the moment the chopper landed at the wide field at the back of Lucius's manor, I thought he would tell me below the belt words for going to Simon and hesitating if I should come back to him or not. But I was surprised when before I could speak, I felt Lucius's arms on me. He was hugging me tight, crouching, and with face buried on my neck."I really thought you would come back to him," he said with forlorn voice that moved me. "I'm sorry… I'm so sorry, Maddy. Forgive me, please."The way how he pleaded made me feel bad and at the same time… glad. I figured that I indeed loved him in that small span of time. I wasn't able to move on fully from Simon for I know that there is still a part of me that still love him, but in spite of that, I'm sure that there's also another part of me that loves Lucius. I don't know who weighs more, but I guess I still need to find out soon."I understand, Lucius. I kind of have an idea what you've been through now, and I understand that you too, want
Is it really possible? To love two people at the same time?It's not normal, right? It shouldn't be like that. But then, if I have to choose between the two of them… at this point, I don't think I'm sure of what's the answer yet. I don't want to hurt anybody, especially Simon and Lucius. But could I really avoid that if at the end of the day, I'd still have to choose one of them and drop the other?"So what is the answer, Maddy. Do you still love him?" Lucius went back to his question, cutting my thoughts about him being mateless.For some reason, I hoped that he had one and also felt happy that he hadn't. It's confusing, I see. But I hoped that he had one because if he had a mate, it would be easier for him to drop me, and I wouldn't have other choice but to go with Simon. Everything will be back to where it should belong. It won't be as complicated as this. But the dark side of me also felt happy that he didn't have one. It's selfish, I know, but who can blame me? I do love him and
"Harmed me physically? She hadn't. She just did so many things to provoke me. She's envious of everything I have, and I knew she wouldn't stop pissing me off until I leave Dad's place. I know I shouldn't have left because I'm the real daughter, but I figured I don't want to sacrifice Dad's relationship with his wife because of my issues with my evil stepsister. I had no choice."Looking back now, what if I stayed? Would I have stayed to be a human with my ordinary life?But thinking about it, if I stayed and never went to Lynnwood to live there… I don't think I would have a chance to meet Simon. And I wouldn't meet Landon too."Your stepsister is not an amazing person at all. A sane man won't take somoene like you for granted unless he's an asshole. I wanna go to your Dad's country and meet that boy sometime so I could teach him a lesson."I subtly glared at him."It felt like it happened long ago, it doesn't really bother me now, so you don't have to do that.""You sure? Because it w
It's been days since I last saw Demitri. Like he promised, he never saw me again. Which on the contrary should suppose to make me glad, but why do it felt like I am missing something every single day?"A royal decree is issued!" someone shouted in the tavern's door."Royal decree?" Thiara looked confused.Everyone went out. If it's a royal decree then it's something that concerns everyone."What could it be? This is sudden..." I heard the murmurs."Stated in the royal decree is: every unmarried lady in the kingdom of Solterra must attend the royal ball on this month's full moon! The crown prince will choose the lucky girl to be his wife and future queen!" the courtier announced."What? Is that true?!""Oh my! I can't believe that! As in, every girl? Even a commoner?""Yes, everyone."I don't know how to react. How should I react about it anyway? We were dancing just days ago, and now he's searching for a potential wife? I couldn't believe him.Why would I care of what he's doing in hi
“You are quite a reader, huh. You have a lot of books,” Landon said, looking at my shelf.I think Mom really put effort in cleaning and organizing my room when I was not around. Because the last time I’ve been here, I remember the room was so messy. I was not in my usual state those days, disturbed and frustrated. Now that I’m back, I realized that I missed my room too. This room had a lot of memories with me and Carter. I could even consider this as our love nest. But although our story didn’t end good, if that could even be considered as an ending, I still treasure every moment we spent together. It’s already a part of me and I don’t think I can take it away.“Yeah. I’m a certified bookworm.”Landon looked at me with dark eyes. “A very beautiful bookworm.”I chuckled.“When do you want to meet your father?”“What about tomorrow? We can stay in his house for a day or two if you want. His house is bigger than Mom’s but not as big as yours.”“Whose house do you like better, though?”“I
Lucius sighed. Although I sensed his contempt, I also sensed him giving end. At the end he nodded and said, “Fine. Whatever you want.”I spent the rest of the day telling him about the books in my room and him asking so many trivial details about me. I didn’t complain and just gave him the little information he wanted to know. I enjoy talking with him anyway so I don’t mind at all.True to his word, Lucius looked stiff and hostile to Felix when he arrived with Mom later that night. Mom was surprised to see Lucius still there. I guess he expected him to leave after sending me home and spending a little time with me. Felix looked surprised too but I’m sure he already has an idea who Lucius is. Mom must have told him.“Uh, he’s Lucius. The one I was talking about. Maddy’s new boyfriend,” Mom said to Felix. I almost couldn’t help to roll my eyes because I don’t see this introduction as anything relevant.“He’s staying here for the meantime, Mom, that’s why he’s still here. I hope you don’