CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVYears have already passed since the world started to crumble. Humans weren't able to find a cure for their world. They were already fortunate enough that their lives had been spared, and only a few among them lost their lives.And luckily, I am one of those people.I used to live in a small town and met a man who has never failed to make me happy. His presence made my life glorious, and he was willing to spend every moment he got with me.He was called "Ice". He had been there through thick and thin and never let anything get on his nerves. I loved him dearly as well. In fact, even though he left, I still remember all the things we did together. We used to play games, read books together, go out to eat, and buy clothes; he was like a brother to me.There wasn’t a single day that I didn’t pray and wish upon the stars that he would come back for good one day, after leaving me with promises that someday he'd come back home and stay alive."Celestina," mom called
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVIt continued, "I've been waiting for you, and I know that you wouldn’t believe me. You won't believe anyone, but I have been watching you for a long time."I kept on attempting to speak, but no words came out of my mouth. The only thing that I was capable of doing was to think as I listened to this person blabber."But you will believe me now. I've waited a couple of years for this moment to come." The stranger stared directly into my eyes. Then it reached out a glowing hand and placed it in my chest. I gasped at the shock of electricity that ran along my hand, making me shiver. "I can't say when I'll be able to visit you again. So please forgive me. I wish for your safety and a magnificent life. Though, it would be best for the both of us to forget each other."Before I knew it, the stranger vanished into the darkness. He was replaced by a shining portal that emitted an aura that contained the same color as the sky, as if it were the pathway for me to go to h
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVQuite a lot of hours were spent listening to Sarina’s explanation about the existence of this realm and everything else that I needed to be aware of. As much as possible, I really didn’t want to believe what Sarina mentioned earlier. But now that I am stuck in a dim forest after letting my feet take me anywhere they desire, I have no choice but to believe her. Even from afar, I caught a glimpse of the body shape of a werewolf that seemed to be feasting on a person or an animal. It might even be of the same kind.I immediately covered my mouth with both of my hands and attempted to step backwards to start dashing out of the woods, but my feet were completely frozen, and there was nowhere else that I could possibly go at this point."Somebody, please help me…" I begged within the depths of my mind and soul, knowing that no one would be able to hear me. Even so, I had a faint hope that I’d be saved.My shoulders were continuously raised as I was literally gaspin
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVThis pack house is located in the same forest where I was unconsciously brought a while ago. It’s at the foot of mountains where the clouds almost cover the entire sky. There is a castle built atop the mountain, overlooking the city below. The main entrance and hallway are lit with warm light, illuminating all corners of the house. There is even a staircase on the side of the hall that is built into the wall, leading up to an upper level, though it may also lead to an underground facility.The child has given me a lot of stories regarding the wolves who reside in this castle. He told me that the Crimson Moon Pack used to be extremely proud wolves. They pride themselves on being the best hunters as well, even though they’re striving to avoid any hunters out there who are out to treat them as prey. They’ve begun to get weaker because their alpha didn’t have any wives, or what they call lunas. He hasn’t found his mate for years, and they have already lost hope
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVThe brightness that emitted from the chandelier on the ceiling made me wince as soon as I opened my eyes. I tried my best to get up from the bed that I was lying on, only to be assisted by a man who I didn’t notice. His spiky, pushed-back gray hair looked perfect on the suit that he wore. I don’t know the exact reason, but somehow I felt scared of him, though there’s something inside me that is getting thrilled just by being near him.The man was staring blankly at my neck, and I knew that he was eyeing my golden necklace just like Kristoffer. "Seriously, what’s with this necklace that makes the both of you lose control of yourselves?" I unconsciously mumbled a query that should have just remained within my mind."Know your place, Celestina Villarama."Those were simply five words, but they already sent an aching sensation to my heart. His words seemed to cut through me like a knife."That crimson hair of yours reminds me of someone I hated. Even that necklac
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVSarina was literally someone with whom I surely wouldn’t get along that smoothly. From the very beginning, I already knew that there was something about her that would ridicule the hell out of my life, and I wasn’t even mistaken. I shouldn’t have gotten myself involved with someone like her, but there’s nothing that I can do about it.She was the one who approached me first."And exactly why would you bother making me Alpha Wong’s mate if you know that?" I asked her with my eyebrows furrowed.A soft laugh came out of her mouth. It frustrates me how each and every action of hers just seemed to be flawless. "If you’re really bound to be mates with him, then, there shouldn’t be any hindrance, right? I can assure you that you’re his mate, mark my words. However, you also have a duty as his mate—""I have no interest in this sh*t anymore." I interrupted her statement and attempted to walk out from where I came, but she stopped me in a split second without even touc
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVThere must have been some kind of misunderstanding. There’s no way that I’d actually be under divine punishment by the beta of the Crimson Moon Pack himself. If there wasn’t, then in that case, was the proclamation of divine punishment required to be said before the sunrise?"Master Kristoffer!" I yelled out loud as I covered myself with the blanket of my bed. "Damn this place!""What seems to be the trouble, Lady Villarama?" one of the maids asked me.I quickly shook my head, even though she couldn’t see me at all. I didn’t even think that there was someone inside my room since I couldn’t sense anyone other than myself. "Excuse me…" I called the maid, and then she instantly moved over in my direction and patiently waited for what I wanted to say. "Wouldn’t Master Siege be frustrated to see that I am still inside the pack house?"She held the temple of her head, hesitating what answer she would give me. "Lady Villarama, I’m afraid that I can’t give a proper re
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVI lost count of just how long it has been since the last time that I was thrown out of the pack house, which I believed would completely accept me despite the loss of my wolf. It’s really devastating how I can hear the voice of Celeste, my wolf, but am still unable to transform myself into its form. There must be some kind of missing formula.Before Kristoffer and I parted ways, he gave me a warning that I shouldn’t cross paths with the alpha, even though we’re not in his territories. The scene from the first time that I stumbled upon Siege flashed through my mind as I held tightly on the necklace that I wore."Does Goddess Sarina have a connection with the alpha of the Crimson Moon Pack?" I murmured to myself, knowing that no one other than either one of them would be able to give me an answer. "If we’re really mates, then I guess that I’d soon figure out their relationship."My brain received a static shock at some point as I tried to recall the image of my