*LAUREN*I can't sleep; everything Alex told me in the basement hasn't sunk deep yet in my system. I was in denial.I even forgot to thank him for curing my face.Then his claim that I was his mate and his future Luna shocked me and gutted me to the core.When Granny was still alive, she once informed me that the Moon Goddess chooses the mate for each werewolf, and this mate bond binds them together. And once the wolves find their mates, they are extremely possessive!Oh, no!That must be the reason he kept calling me sweetheart! He already considers me his mate! But I'm a human being! I'm not a werewolf!Is Alex's claim valid?If he thinks so, then I can't escape him unless I leave the mansion now!I'm truly in a difficult situation.I'm not a werewolf; I'm a human being! I should be excluded from their shitty tradition.Right?I don't want to marry a werewolf! I want to marry my own kind!The whole mate bond shenanigans are fucking ridiculous!I looked out the open window of my room
*ALEX* I woke up the following day feeling depressed and dispirited. My bewitching human mate doesn't like me. She doesn't want to have anything to do with me, and it's making me sad and anxious for what lies ahead for us. It bothered me so much that my heart started bleeding the moment she told me that she didn't want to be with someone of my kind. It's a blatant rejection that definitely hurt me and my wolf, but thankfully it's not yet the absolute worst thing that happened because my human mate doesn't yet know how to reject the mate bond properly. As long as she doesn't yet know about the mechanics of rejection, we're both safe. If I can't convince her to give us a try, I have no choice but to force her to submit to me, whether she likes it or not. It's comforting to know that she hasn't properly rejected me yet; I still have enough time to make her fall for me. And I'll do whatever it takes to win her over. After Lauren tried escaping last night, I had my men guard all the en
*LAUREN* I felt relieved as I watched Mr. Wolf leave the garden without saying goodbye to me. He is such an annoying guy! He keeps pestering me, and the only way for him to shut up is to accept his offer. Honestly, he's not really bad when it comes to the look department because he is such a complete package. He is handsome, tall, and has a muscular body. His messy, shoulder-length hair added to his charisma. The only downside to Alex is that he is a werewolf. It would be gross and terrifying to wake up in the middle of the night, cuddling with a wolf in my bed. So yeah, rejecting his romantic intentions as early as possible is the best thing to do for both of us. I don't pity him because he can always find a woman who is willing to have a romantic relationship with him because he has the looks and the money. Gah! Why am I even thinking of him? I continue tending to my plants. After a while, I was getting tired, so I went to the bench for a rest. Looking at the flowers, tears s
*ALEX*I was lying on the bed, talking to my mother on my cell phone.'Mom, send me the photos of the three house and lot properties that you and Dad purchased recently.''Huh? But why?''I will bring my future Luna to the city so that I can finally take over Dad's responsibility as the next Alpha King,' I explained.'Ah, okay, so you need a house to stay?''Yep!' I answered.'Our house is big. We have lots of rooms here to accommodate you and your future Luna! We love to have you and Lauren here in our home, son.''I know, Mom. Thanks for the offer, but I'm still in the process of earning Lauren's trust and love. Therefore, I require a private setting where Lauren and I can be together without my family constantly watching. I don't want her to feel uneasy or insecure in the presence of so many people. You know the drill, Mom. Cultivating a woman's love is not easy.' I said, straight to the point.'What's wrong, son? Lauren doesn't like you?' My mother asked.'Yep. She told me that sh
*ALEX* The following day... After lunch, Lauren and I welcomed the new caretaker. A couple in their late 50s arrived with their meager belongings to start working in the mansion. "Good afternoon, Sir, Madam. We are the new caretakers sent by Luna Alicia," the husband said. "Welcome to our family mansion!" I said cheerfully. "I'll bring you to your room so that you can rest and freshen up before I give you a tour of the house," Lauren told the couple. "Thank you, ma'am, Sir!" the couple replied in unison. I remained in the living room while Lauren brought the couple to their room. Then she returned to the living room and said, "I'll get the refreshment from the kitchen." "OK." I nodded my head and continued chatting with my siblings and parents in our family chatroom. A few minutes later, Lauren returns with a platter of refreshments and a snack for the caretaker. The caretaker couple joined us in the living room and had a snack with us. After the snack is over, we give the co
*LAUREN*The day of our departure to the city has finally arrived.I wake up early, at 6:00 in the morning. I didn't get up from the bed right away; instead, I stared at the ceiling of my room, and a mixture of excitement and sadness surged through my veins. I'm excited to see the city of my dreams and sad at the same time because I'm going to leave behind this place that has been my home for many years.I can no longer visit Granny's grave all the time. I wish to return here someday to pay her a visit. I will always remember this place. A single tear fell from my eyes. I felt emotional all of a sudden.I glanced out the window, feeling melancholy. I can't understand myself. I felt excited yesterday and last night before I went to sleep. I've been waiting for this day; my dream of seeing the city and finally working there is about to happen.It's too good to be true!I'm not gonna lie; the truth is, Mr. Wolf, make my dreams come true. Despite his perverted nature, he is actually a goo
*ALEX* I was browsing my phone, but my mind was on my lovely companion just a few inches away from me. She was trying her best not to get so close to me, but sometimes it's not possible at all because our knees and arms would touch because we are in close proximity to each other. Three hours later, she was already feeling sleepy; she pressed her head on the car headrest and closed her eyes. A few minutes later, she was already resting her head on my shoulder without her knowledge. I gently kissed her head, expecting her to wake up and slap me in the face, but nothing of the sort occurred, so I'm ecstatic. I let her head rest on my shoulder and made her sleep as comfortably as possible. One hour later, she finally woke up and was surprised to find her head resting on my shoulder. "I'm sorry," she said apologetically and composed herself. "Why didn't you wake me up?" she asked. "You were sleeping on my shoulder, so I let you sleep as much as you wanted. It's fine with me, sweethea
*ALEX* My parents were sitting on the bed with a grim expression on their faces. "Dad, Mom," I nod my head to them. "I thought you, guys, had already gone home?" I said, lowering myself onto the chair facing them. "Son, let's talk about Lauren," my father said. I heaved a sigh, getting ready for my parents attempt to convince me to give up my human mate. "What about her, Dad?" "It looks like she is not willing to be your Luna." My father said, poking a stick to dig deeper into the truth. "Yeah, but that would change soon," I responded confidently. "How long do you have to wait, son?" My mother interjected. "Give me a month," I said. "One month is too long, son. How about you meet Natasha for the time being? She is our chosen Luna for you, and the council agrees as well. If you present a human mate to the council to become your Luna, they will definitely oppose it. Natasha is the best candidate to be your Luna. Before you get serious with Lauren, meet Natasha first, you might l