Fern's PerspectiveI woke up to a searing pain around my wrist. I think I knew what was going on before I could open my eyes. "Our mate betrayed us, Fern! They betrayed us!" My wolf chanted over my head, her whines torturing me. "How can our mate do this to us after claiming us last night?" "Stop calling Giovanni and his wolf our mate! He doesn't deserve to be called our mate, he's nothing but a mere traitor who had to use our bond to get to us!" I breathed deeply and opened my eyes. I pulled my hands only for the pain around my wrist to worsen. The silver chain hurts as if it was melting my skin and flesh. "I can't believe that the shifter I once looked up to became a spineless coward," I whispered tugging the silver chains even when I knew that breaking the chains was impossible. I chuckled bitterly. "He knew that he couldn't easily defeat me that's why he took the chance that I was weak f

Fern's PerspectiveI felt a surge of fear at Giovanni's words, but I didn't dare resist. Beta Tobias silently escorted a weakened Arthur out of the office. There was a click as the door closed again. I took a deep breath and glanced up at Giovanni; his eyes were inscrutable, holding emotions I couldn't decipher. Closing my eyes, I leaned up on my tiptoes and clumsily kissed his cold lips. When I opened my eyes, I noticed Giovanni's gaze had turned amber. Slowly, my kisses trailed from his lips to his neck.A startled scream escaped my lips as Giovanni pressed me against the wall, causing the pictures to clatter. His rough hands pulled my arms down, never breaking eye contact. With his body close to mine, I could feel his warmth, even the hardness of him against my thigh. Something felt amiss; instead of fear, I felt a strange longing. It must be the bond, I thought to myself.Suddenly, Giovanni's voice

Giovanni's PerspectiveThe night enveloped the room in darkness akin to ink, with moonlight seeping through the chilly chamber via the weathered stone windows. It cast a pallid glow upon Fern's face, her expression wrought with pain and helplessness. My punishment of her had just concluded, leaving her still bearing the marks I had inflicted. Fern lay still, her eyes closed, her frail figure almost blending into the shadows that enveloped the room.I reclined nearby, observing Fern with a mixture of emotions swirling within me. Memories from her childhood flooded my mind, memories of a time when she had looked up to me as her older brother. She had been entirely reliant on me then, trusting me implicitly. As I surveyed the scene, a pang of pity and guilt washed over me. Despite my best efforts to bury them, these emotions gnawed at the edges of my conscience, refusing to be silenced.However, any remorse I felt dissipated when I reflected on how all the benevolence ce

Giovanni's PerspectiveAs Fern's song reverberated through the hall, I sensed an ancient and enigmatic power enveloping the room. Her voice seemed to mingle with the moonlight, each note carrying a touch of magic that resonated deep within me. Bathed in the glow of the lights, Fern appeared akin to a moon goddess, her songs evoking a haunting melody that ensnared the emotions of all present.I had been silently observing Fern, my usual calm and rational demeanor rarely swayed by emotions. Yet, the moment Fern began to sing, I felt a jolt unlike any other. "Damn! She actually chose that song!" I thought in irritation as I struggled to contain the surge of emotions within me. Why would she sing that song? Was she attempting to elicit pity from me?However, I couldn't deny the captivating allure of her song, as if it possessed a mystical power capable of penetrating the depths of my heart and stirring a profound resonance within me. My gaze remained fixed on Fern, her ethereal prese

Giovanni's PerspectiveWhen Beta Tobias reported that Aurora had gone to find Fern, a twinge of worry for Fern actually crossed my mind. Damn, there must be something wrong about me. But when I got to Fern's room, guess what I heard instead? "I wouldn't want someone who wants another person anyway!" At that moment, my anger was palpable. I gave Fern a cold look, unable to express what I felt inside."What are you doing here?" I asked in a suppressed, low voice, almost a growl. Aurora quickly walked up to me. "Giovanni, why is she in the Luna Suite?" My eyes remained fixed on Fern, who was looking up at me as if she hadn't just spoken those words.I clenched my teeth and restrained myself. "Aurora... Get out, go to your room. Beta Tobias, go with her. I'll be right there." Aurora stared at me before she snarled and stormed out of the room.When everyone had left, I turned my gaze to Fern.