Sophia POV Today is the D-day.In case you don’t know what I am talking about, today is the day that I get to become an official member of this pack. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I could not sleep last night because I was thinking too much. “What if the pack members don’t like me? What if I make a mess and end up embarrassing myself and my mates?”. And so many other thoughts did not allow me to sleep. I went downstairs to make a cup of tea so that I can get rid of my eye bags.I entered the kitchen and found Xiao having a cup of coffee. I contemplated on whether I should enter or go back. Ever since the day we shared the kiss, I tried my best not to be left alone with him only. I could not look him straight in the eyes anymore. Before I could make a choice myself, Xiao turned and looked at me with a small smile on his face.“Good morning”. I greeted him.“Good morning to you dear. Hope you have a wonderful sleep”. Xiao greeted me back.“Yes”. I gave him a one word rep

Two days of the Java tutors led us outside. The ceremony is to be held at the garden area behind the event center. As we went out, I saw many people passing us heading towards the direction of the garden. When we arrived at the garden, the other new members and I had to stand and take a double intake of breath. The garden looks like something that came out directly from a fairytale. The lighting and the decorations were just so magical. There were a lot of people already seated. I looked around to see if I could spot either Rose, Lisa or Amanda. But since many people were present, I couldn't see them. They led us to our seats just below the stage and to the left. As we passed by I could feel a lot of eyes on us and that made me more nervous than I was already.I looked up at the stage and saw Xavier and Xiao sitting in the middle of the stage. They were both wearing a black Royal apparel. I kept looking at them to see if they would look at my side but they did not so I shifted my att

“Which Animal do you want me to call you then? A pig or what”. Rose mocked Lisa , causing me to laugh out more.“I hate you. Do you hear me? I hate you”. Lisa said as she fake cried."But then seriously what animal do you want me to refer to you as?" Rose jest at Lisa."a fox may be or a peacock. I just want something cute. just like me". Lisa said.“Sorry to interrupt your conversation ladies. I just wish to say congratulations to the newest member of our pack.” Amanda who walked up to us said.“Thank you so much Amanda!”. I truthfully appreciated her. She was the one who gave me the boost of confidence. If not, there was no way the former me would stand and talk in front of five strangers, talk more of a whole pack of about one thousand members.“You are welcome darling.” She replied as she hugged me. Lisa kicks me on the leg and when I look at her, she signals me to introduce her to Amanda.“By the way Amanda, these are my friends Rose and Lisa. I knew them since the first week I

Xavier placed his lips on hers covering the distance between them. He slowly nibbed on her lower lips kissing her a bit hungrily and intensely. And it’s like his brain warned him about what he was doing and he reluctantly pulled away. Sophia could swear she missed his touch already, his heat and the taste of him in that split second that he broke the kiss and she felt a bit hurt. “Am I such a bad kisser or what is wrong? Why did he stop kissing me?”. Sophia began to internally question herself.When Xavier saw the look of hurt on her face, he quickly explained his reasons.“It’s not as if I don’t want to kiss you, but I am not sure we should be doing this”. He said looking away as he took a step backwards. “You are tempting and…”His remaining words were silence by her mouth. She had kissed him without any hesitation. At first Xavier was shocked and surprised but as soon as he got over it, he gladly took control of the kiss. He kissed her like a man who had been starving for a mont

“As much as I like us to continue this, we have to get out now or the guards will think there is a problem” Xavier said as he pecked my lips before he opened the door. Xiao helped me put on my buttons before I went and he filled in behind me. Two guards with their head bow open the door of the palace for us. I am so grateful that their head is bowed down. I feel like a teenager that has sneaked out to mess around with her crush. Since I am still a teenager, I guess it's the same thing.We silently walked into the palace and then to the elevator. After that into the penthouse and then upstairs to the door of my room before we stop. We all stood there staring at each other with none of us talking. So I decided to break the silence.“Thank you so much for today. I had a nice time.” I sincerely said. I can trade anything in the world just to have a repeat of what occurred between us today. I just pray and hope that It won’t be the last time.“It was our pleasure.” Xavier said as he walke