We stay in the penthouse for two days, shutting ourselves off from the cruel outside world.Jasper handles a few phone calls, returns to bed for another round of great sex, or we order food and enjoy it at the dinner table. And then I realized that my bag with personal items and also my phone were left behind at work. I made a phone call to Natali and she promised to put it away for me in my office. She briefs me that Ralph has come to my office several times to see if I have signed in to work yet. She also promised to report to the human resources department that I would be absent for a few days.I had to promise that when I returned to work, I would tell her why I ran off with our client so suddenly. According to her, I am the talk of the town, especially now that Ralph's mood is terrible, everyone is avoiding him. After this call with Natali, I understood that I owe Ralph an explanation about my behavior. Of course, I will tell him the truth and leave it up to him w

'Jasper, these two days will always remain in my memory. You are the best mate a woman can have, your love for me is honest and genuine and I thank you for that. I know you want me and as incredible as it sounds, my heart belongs to you. But I cannot be selfish. You are the Alpha of the largest pack in the world. You are the future president of the Werewolf Council. You are a great leader. And next to such a perfect Alpha as you belong a perfect Luna. And that can't be me. I'm only human. And on top of that, I cannot offer you an heir. Forgive me, I cannot do this to you. Not let you alienate your family and pack to be with me. So I set you free for the second and last time. Know that your pain is mine too. All the best to you, my mate. My wish is for the Moon Goddess to bless you with a house full of pups and for you to have the happiest life. Forever yours. Rain'.I'm sitting on the terrace of Ralph's fantastic penthouse.It is the most luxurious I have ever come across. It has the

Ralph didn't lie.The yacht is impressive, it's like a floating penthouse. We dive in the open sea, snorkel the reefs and run carefree on the beaches we come across. We had romantic dinners in high-end restaurants on the islands, not to mention those hours of shopping sprees. Ralph insists that I use his credit cards. He believes it's a mate's job to care for his woman. And of course, what woman doesn't like to be spoiled! I am all in for that. Wherever we go, Ralph attracts the attention of the most beautiful women. He is drop-down gorgeous, his confidence, damn, attracts women like honey to the bees. Come on, a hunk of nearly three feet, athletically built, masculine and handsome face with dimples, and also without a ring on his finger! No sane woman will leave such a specimen undisturbed. Nah!But he holds my hand firmly in his, sends out a statement to everyone that he is taken. Proudly I then step beside him, my face brimming with joy. And whenever I can, I give him

Lupercalia or the Full Moon.Both are the same to me. For me, there is no Full Moon without Lupercalia. I stare at it, my eyes blurry with fatigue and fear. "Ralph, where are you? Please, find me," I whisper now. The wind rages on, tossing the waves high and delivering me to their mercy. All I can do is stare at Lupercalia. I dare not beg her to spare my life, for years, she has only caused me grief and pain. Why would she choose to let me live today? My death suits her better, she would rather see me leave this world as soon as possible. I'm nothing worth, just human, worthless for the werewolf species. Perhaps it was she herself who orchestrated this disaster to get even with me. Making sure I disappear from this globe altogether, even my remains won't soil the earth. As if harassing me, she occasionally slides behind a dark cloud making the sky a lurid image before my eyes. And then she hides almost completely, further obscuring the world around me. It is as if she i

Having been discovered, I rose from my hiding place ultimately."Come with us. We were just about to start dinner. Are you hungry?" the young man asks as his eyes pass over me approvingly. I nod eagerly, only at the word hungry, my stomach growls once more. The three in front of me chuckle as the sound has not escaped them. We walk to the house where the pots are still on fire.The smell of cooking meat only makes me more hungry. "Come, there is a table here where we all sit," the young man tells me and directs me by the elbow to the side of the house. There, under a canopy, I see a long wide table. The two girls I saw earlier are already sitting there, looking at me curiously. "These are my sisters, Elena and Magda. Magda is the oldest," he introduces them. "By the way, my name is Peter and my parents are Esau and Perpetua. Welcome to our home," he continues hospitably. I smile at the girls, but only Elena responds to it. Magda just stares