“Was she still upset with me? Is that why she wasn't here?” Many questions ran through my mind as usual at the welcome party.Then I saw her, she was dressed in a beautiful pink dress and didn't look as disturbed as she was some hours ago. I didn't know if I was to approach her or not, afterall she was the one that shut me out.I let her do her duty as Luna by greeting the guests and welcoming everyone. Everyone was settled in, finally. Leo introduced me to her husband.“This is Naomi.” She said.I smiled and offered him a handshake which he took.“The famous Naomi.” He responded, smiling.“Do you know me?” I asked, innocently.“Who doesn't? You're the lady who ran away from home for pleasure. Anyway, I just want to tell you that I love your courage. Not everyone would do that.”“Seriously?” I was amazed that he could say that to me while I gazed at him. “Nice to meet you, Dan.” I took back my hands afraid I would kick him. It was final. I didn't like Cleo's husband and I'm sure he d
“You can't barge into this place. My mother and I are having a discussion now that would save your life, so it's better you leave.”“I'm not going anywhere.” I insisted and went to get a seat for myself. “Naomi, you can't be here.” My mother started but u didn't let her finish before cutting her off.“Mum, I'm 21 years old. Don't treat me like a child anymore. I'm an adult and I know what I want for myself.” I paused and looked into space. “Like I said, I heard all you said so start explaining. Why are you both afraid of Lucas? I bet something happened years ago and that's why you both are uncomfortable about leaving his sorry ass.”“Naomi! Don't say such words before the King.”“Does it look like I'm joking? Does it?” I looked up to Alpha-king Magnus. “I'm sorry, my Lord but I'm not leaving until something is said to avoid all of this.”He stared for a few seconds and then went away silently. He stopped abruptly. “You were always a risk taker even when you were little, that was why
After the discussion with my mother, I went to find Laura. It was 5pm already and I felt tired even though I haven't done anything hectic for the day.I searched for Laura in her room but didn't find her. I wanted us to play a game since I had promised her. Then I heard the voice of the girls at the courthouse and went to meet them.“Naomi, where have you been?”“Catching up with my mum, what's up with you guys?” I asked, looking from one face to the other, I caught a glimpse of Thorne and I smiled, inwardly.Ever since our conversation in his room, I haven't had the time to properly think about it or tell Laura about it. I knew she would be ecstatic to hear that we were currently in a relationship.“Come on, sit down.” Anita urged me and I smiled at her as I did so.“We wanna play a game.” Kiara responded.“Seriously?” I sat down in anticipation.“Thorne will be my partner.” Kiara spoke too soon, not allowing us to say the type of game it was.Thorne was confused and was trying to b
“I understand you, perfectly well.” I told Cleo.The truth was that no matter what, I couldn't ever force my mother to come with me. I had decided that we would stay for some days so she could change her mind but staying a few days doesn't guarantee that she would change her mind.Cleo smiled at me.“I finally met your husband today, he's so fine.”“Oh.” Cleo blushed. “Thank you, I'm grateful.”“I hope everything is going well with you guys? I believe there's no issue.” I asked. I didn't like Dan and I felt so unsafe around him. I wanted to know if he was truly treating her well.“He's the best, actually.” Cleo answered, excitedly.“I'm so happy for you.” I told her.“Thanks dear.” She replied and stood up. “I wouldn't like to distract you and you're..” Cleo said, winking at me while pointing at Thorne. “I'll leave now.”I laughed and watched her go.“We leave tomorrow.” I muttered to myself. I was happy that I did my very best in trying to convince Mother to go with me.“Are you okay
It was still 5 am when I woke up. It was going to be a long journey ahead even though I didn't tell my family except my mother that I was leaving.Me leaving was sudden and something I must do. I took my bath quickly and went to knock on Laura's door, knowing she might actually oversleep and not remember we had a big day ahead of us.“Wake up, sleepy head.” I knocked at her door.“Oh. You're awake.” She said, letting me in. She didn't look like someone who woke up from sleep, in fact she must have been awake for the better part of the night.“Why are you so awake early?” I asked her quite surprised.“Well, you said we were leaving, didn't you? So I'm prepared. I just have to eat one last good meal before going.” She said.I laughed at her innocence. “I'm prepared already, I'm just waiting for morning sun. Why don't we go downstairs and make something to eat to celebrate our last day here.”Laura nodded and we walked together downstairs into the kitchen.“What would you love to eat? Le
“Mum, are you serious about this?” I turned to my mother. “I don't want you to feel pressured in any way. Not at all.”“Of course, I am. This is a decision that I should have made a long time ago. I am finally taking that courageous step.”“Isabella. This is not the time for sentiments. Your daughter is obviously out of context and instead of you calling her back, you prefer to watch her and even join her in this madness?”“Don't call this Madness.” My mother turned fiercely at him. “You can stay here like a scaredy cat while I finally take the step to my redemption.”“Luna Isabella, are you sure this is what you want to do?” Luna Rachel asked. Her face gave signs of worrying. She truly cared about our well being unlike the Alpha who cared about what his evil brother thought.“I know it's sudden and no one was expecting it but I can't keep living like a servant here, like a visitor when I have my own home, a place where I belong to.” She paused. “A place where I wouldn't beg for atten
“I wonder.” Laura replied. “This is strange, why haven't I seen this hut here before even when we've come so many times.”“Yes, I remember us going through this route. Why didn't I see this hut?”We went further, but as we kept going, it seemed that the hut which was supposed to be small, kept leading us deeper into it.“What's happening?” I asked, desperately looking around and confused at what was happening. The hut was becoming longer and longer leading us to further routes.“Isn't this a hut?” I asked, doubting if I actually saw a hut or maybe it was my eyes playing tricks on me.“It is.” Laura answered. “I'm sure we all entered a hut.”“Let's not go deeper, afterall we are waiting for the rain to stop. Going deeper means that we are getting distracted from where we are going.”“I agree with him.” My mother said. She was already shaking and I knew she was scared.“How can we stay here and not know where we are?” I asked, encouraging the fact that we should work around at least an
As we walked, I prayed we would get to Stormclaw faster because at this point, we were all exhausted.“Did you see something? You looked devastated when you came back.” My mother urged me to talk to him.I didn't want to say anything so as not to trigger any emotions, Laura had left because of Mascot so I had to wait when we were resting.Laura was staring blankly at the water bank while we put up our tent at a hidden corner of the forest. I had made sure the tent was hidden because I didn't want to be attacked by Mascot and his team.“Laura looks so distant. What did you guys see at that hut?” My mother asked again.“Mum, we saw her Fiancé, someone who promised her marriage but bailed. Instead he came after me and I can't honestly explain why.” I explained to my mother in low tones. Thorne was packing some firewood we would use to make a fire during the night.“Her Fiancé likes you?”“Not just that, he proposed to me.”“What?!”“Because I said no, he turned to my enemy and started wo