He was the man who shot me an intense look earlier. "Thank you," I responded as I accepted the plate, which earned a short smile from him. "Would you mind if I joined you eating? Well, I've noticed you here alone, but it's alright if you don't want," he said, sounding very apologetic. I could only nod in agreement. "No, it's fine." Without further ado, we both settled down to eat. Honestly, it feels awkward just to be eating and not know what to articulate. It felt like something needed to happen, but I had no idea what it was. The silence between us only served to make it more discomfiting. At least the man had manners because I couldn't bring myself to start talking first. I watched as his hand moved around the plates, taking a bite of what he had. "Are you living here?" he finally spoke up. I nodded. "With my mate." "Alpha Ace?" he questioned, looking at me for confirmation. "My name is Israel, though most call me Rael," he introduced himself after finishing his last bite
"Silver Werewolf."My heart took a sudden leap, striving so desperately to remain calm as I spun around my head, looking for the source of the voice.I saw Israel standing from a couple of meters away. The gloominess could be attributed to his face, with no hope or bliss. But I wondered where that emotion stemmed from.He didn't say anything, just stared in front while looking at me with those eyes filled with woe.I swallowed heavily, wondering what had made him approach me out of nowhere."I know you," he articulated, conferred me another reason to feel dread."Am I hearing the right word from you? You know me?""No one ever calls you like that."My ears perked when he uttered that words."Why?" I asked cautiously, not even bothering to hide it."Because you're hiding it from everyone. You hide who you are, how strong you are."His words resonated inside of me, making me shiver.This man knew me better than anyone else in the world. His gaze was piercing as if reading my every thoug
Cassandra hugged me tightly while mumbling words of gratitude and relief.Feeling delighted, I caressed her hair lovingly.After a short moment, we pulled away from our embrace, and I let Israel hug his sister."I miss you, my sister... finally!" Israel cried in bliss as he held Cassandra tight.I watched them hugging with tears threatening to fall and smiled.Seeing them enjoying this moment was enough for me.They broke the hug, and he turned to me."Thank you, Gwen... thank you," Israel stated gratefully, then I was stunned when he pulled me closer to his chest. "Please accept my appreciation. I owe you so much, Gwen."As much as possible, I don't want to express how awkward I am now. Especially when he placed an arm around my shoulder, pulling me close to his chest. "It's my pleasure," I said before we both separated to take a good look at Cassandra.She was beautiful, lovely indeed, like a porcelain doll that would melt quickly under the sun. Her skin was perfect with no blemish
CONSTANT noise roused me from my deep, untroubled sleep, and before I could open my eyes fully, a scent of citrus assaulted me.Unfurling my eyes, I was greeted by the presence of a man lying next to me. I should push him away, but I couldn't find it in me to do so. It felt so warm to have him by my side, and looking at his majestic countenance made my heart flutter in an unusual manner. What's more surprising is when I saw his hand on my waist, where he rested it comfortably.My eyes wandered to his naked torso. His chest was perfectly sculpted, and my fingers found their way to his lips down to his chest. I don't know what made me admire him suddenly, considering my goal was only to strengthen our wolf, no matter how tempting the opportunity to touch and smell him seemed. Yet the warmth he exuded seemed so inviting that I almost didn't notice he was awake."I'm sorry," I said as I averted my gaze from him. At first, he didn't say anything, but I could tell he was aware I did this be
"Who is Lady Catheleia?""Am I a distraction to everyone?"TWO weeks have gone by since the night party celebration. Today was the second week of training with Alpha Ace, and I've been enjoying it better than I thought I would. In two ways, such as in human form and wolf form, he has taught me very much.I can run faster than usual, leap up higher when running, and dodge more hits from opponents. Alpha Ace seemed to care about my progress; he even enhanced my mind, which made things so much easier for me in battle."You're doing great, Gwen. But I suggest you not use your emotions too often," he warned after we returned to a human form. "Feelings are weakness.""That's not always the case 'cause sometimes it can be our strength," I argued back."How can you convince me you're telling the truth?" he inquired as he strode toward me, wearing his profound gaze."Sometimes, they're the only thing that can keep us alive."Alpha Ace looked at me with a small smile before nodding in agreemen
"I know you hide something, Gwen. And you just can't confess it."There was no indication of jokes or jest at all—only solemnity.I sighed loudly and looked at the trees to somehow block out this conversation I was now trapped in until I could think adequately of how to explain myself using some justifications."That's the reason why I prefer solitude, Alpha, because people doubt and don't trust my words. Don't make me lose my trust in you by giving in to these questions, I beg."He nodded slowly as his eyes seemed to study my every feature and endeavored to consider my thoughts."Alright." his tone softened, and his demeanor relaxed. "I'll keep your request in mind, Gwen. I hope there's not more than what you've told me."I glared at him, incapable of responding, until we heard an unfamiliar presence coming near Alpha's house. Aside from shifting into a wolf form, we could sense if other werewolves came near us."We have to go back." he moved away from me, signaling for me to follow
It was my best friend, Matt.He was now standing in front of Mojerio while his members stood still behind him."Your superiority doesn't give you the liberty to wreck someone nor disturb the peace around here," Matt spoke calmly and firmly yet loud enough that everyone could hear him."And who the hell are you to decide what I can and cannot do?" Mojerio sneered, glancing at me before returning to him. "I suggest that you go back to your place. If you don't, it might be easier for you to suffer."He was staring directly into Matt's eyes— a look of intimidation. He was slightly taller than Matt, but it didn't stop him from trying to get into his face."I won't leave this place because you're insulting my best friend. And I don't tolerate those kinds of words coming out of your mouth," Matt said, full of intrepidity."You little shit! You nuts…" he grabbed Matt by the collar of his hoodie only to be stopped midway through.Holy crap!"No, please!" I yelled loudly.What's more aggravati
"I can't lose you… Gwen. They can ravage my whole being, but not my precious gem."*****CEASELESS reprehension is what I obtained from Alpha Ace the moment we arrived home. He'd been conveying his remarks regarding what had transpired earlier. The scenario of saving Matt and killing Mojerio's subordinates left me with a lingering sense of unease."How did you manage to do that, Gwen? I want you to explicate every little detail I've seen earlier," Alpha Ace continued when he deemed my silence sufficiently prolonged, his voice full of avidity.This is what I loathe the most, to be stuck in a situation where I cannot unbosom myself. I tried desperately to devise an excuse that wouldn't reveal too much; a simple lie seemed like my safest bet."I told you, Alpha. My grandmother taught me how to cure someone's wounds and healed them using herbs."His brows furrowed as he regarded me intently. "You used herbs?""Well, yeah! Look." I took some herbs from my pocket that Matt provided me earli