* Emma * I flutter my lashes as I felt the warm ray of the sun hitting my skin and the feeling of someone watching over me made me aware that I am not alone. It must be Brad, thinking about him and my first time waking up late on his bed made me completely awake. The huge luxurious room pleases my eyes as I look around and then I meet his gaze, he is there sitting on a wooden chair carved with art and cushioned in an elegant fabric. "Good morning my love, I am glad that you are awake." He stood up revealing his neat clothes in a formal button-down top and a clean pair of blue jeans. His hair is still damp from the shower, I wonder what time he woke up and he must have gone somewhere already and has come back to wake me up. "Good morning to you my love. I'm sorry for waking up this late. He smiled down and lowered his face towards me and before I could guess the next thing he does is to pick up my chin and bend down to touch his lips against mine. the smell of clean fresh mint fro
* Nick * Her eyes opened wide and then as she keep her voice from talking I felt compelled to move on with the entire story. Since I have already started talking, I figured that she must learn everything now just like my brother wants. "I deeply apologize from the bottom of my heart that I did not tell you my real identity until now. The Moon goddess knows how difficult it is for me to be with you and yet listening you say the name of my brother the whole time. I love you with all my body and soul Emma, you are my mate and that is not a lie. You are never meant for my brother it was a mistake coming from our family announcing everything to the public that you and Brad are the fates mates.” "What!?" She made a loud gasp before the surprise in her eyes turned into pain and regret. Her lips quiver the next moment that she speaks. I feel her and I know that this will not have a positive reaction from her the moment I confess to everything. "Nick! Your name is Prince Nick Langston! You
* Nick * I don't hate my family I could never imagine a life without them. However, at the moment I feel irritable and unhappy seeing all their faces looking at me with obvious sympathy and I dislike it the most. Emma left and I am not sure of the time that she would come back. Whatever Maleficus tells me is not registering inside my head. I could still remember how he made a mistake in telling us that Emma is Brad's fated mate. He made a wrong announcement out of that vision and it cause all of us to suffer the consequences. My father was mad but he has forgiven the old man, I can see how the two of them exchange looks. "Maleficus! Don't you dare tell me about the visions you saw when you are not fully certain about them!" I gritted my teeth and move away from all of them, it was supposed to be a bright sunny day, and yet all of a sudden the blue skies are turning dark gray. Is there a storm coming or is it just my heart that is breaking? "Your majesty." He follows me to the ba
* Nick * Before the clock starts to ring at six o'clock in the evening, all of us are already gathered around the function room of the Langston Palace. My father seated calmly on his chair, beside him is my mother then Maleficus while I sat beside Brad who is on the left side of my father. After a few seconds, Maleficus took a deep breath and announce. “They are here." All our eyes focus on the wide front door as it slowly opens and the escort from our Palace bows his head to confirm the arrival of the Bates family. I did not have to see for my eyes to learn that Emma is not with them. "Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Bates, and to you Dylan and Robert. Welcome to the Palace function room!” My father raised his hand to signal us all to stand, while my father-in-law did not even bother to smile and just bows his head a little to recognize his greetings. "Good evening to all, no need to stand." Dylan and Robert both look at me with contempt in their eyes. I shaved my chin neat and clea
* Nick * I felt my world spinning as Maleficus holds my shoulder, feeling the changes in the environment that we are currently standing in. I could never get used to this kind of power that only the old wizard of the Langston Palace posses. However I am grateful for the help, it would take time to locate Emma if I were to rely on my wolf's ability alone. "Is this the right place Maleficus" My voice made a slight tremble as I look at the old man and then into the vast sand of the seaside. Cottages are built in a line along the side of the ocean, the seawater creating a loud noise as it hits the shore. It reminded me of the islands owned by my father and the trial that my brother has endured in a place like this, however, this is a public place. "Yes your majesty, she temporarily resides in one of those fully furnished cottages." His eyes motioned to the farther distance with bigger cottages which are well developed, following his vision I also take a good look around. Some have be
* Emma * All the pain, all the doubts, and the feeling that I have felt before I left the Langston Palace disappeared from the moment he touch me. His eyes caress my very soul and all the uncertainties that threatened to break us have vanished in thin air. He is my mate, I believed that all of the things he did is for his family and the sake of his twin brother. And a huge part of that is because he is meant to be my mate. When he tried to tell me that he hid the truth because my entire family would be implicated and that he does not want to lose me, I have almost forgiven him in that instant. However, I've let my doubts overrode that and informed my family. My father almost had a heart attack, that fuelled my anger. I left without telling anyone where I would go however, fate has brought us back together. "Are you alright my love?" His slightly calloused hand moves gently against my bare back. Feeling his soft skin under me as I lay on top of him on the long couch made me feel at
* Emma * "I'm sorry Mom, I made you and Dad worried." I spoke in a subtle confusion when I meet my mother's eyes, if she was really worried or if she has been confident of the idea that my mate will come and get me. The smile on her lips reaches her eyes and there is no trace that she had been very much worried about the time that I left. My father who sits beside her looks at me with a hint of gladness in his eyes but he does not show it much as to let Nick know that they were still upset by the issue. "Oh sweetie, your Dad and I felt relieved when the wizard of the Langston Palace and also Prince Nick reassured that he will go and bring you back." Nick holds my hands while we sit in the long couch facing my parents. My father looks at us and his expression changes when meeting my mate's eyes. "I want to give you my gratitude for bringing back our daughter Nick." He let out a long controlled breath, my father is not mad anymore. I can feel him returning his feeling into normal.
* Sydney *I was looking at the beautiful rays of the sun as it hits the ocean floor. The once vivid color is slowly fading and making the surroundings calm. Even the waves begin to take slower motions hitting the vast area of sand. The sky changes its color in every passing minute, and no one could stop. I would never get tired of this view until the day I die, the beautiful sunset on the beach reminds me of not just good times but the memories of the people we love that have passed away. I shake my head and remove all the bad thoughts away, I am here for a vacation and I should be happy."Sydney, dear! It is getting darker sweetie."The voice of my aunt as she calls me on the mind link made me turn around and realized that she is right."I am walking back Aunt Hilda, don't worry."I replied promptly, not wanting to make her worry."Alright sweetie, Amira and I have just finished cooking, we can continue watching the view from the balcony after dinner. Just get home now before your u