Calvin left a few hours ago.All that was left was my pathetic naked body now covered in these thin bed sheets while my nightgown was scattered around the floors, 9all torn to shreds.The sun was seeping through the glass panes normally as if nothing happened.Here I was, staring right into the wall as though it will somehow close into me and swallow me into its thick materials, just so I can escape this self disgust imprinted in me like a tattoo.He left an imprint on me. A trace of his entrance in my body. A force that left me unmoving. That was the last thing I expected for Calvin to do. A man I was with for my entire life.I don’t even have time to grieve about it as his last words turned me over to the edge of sacrifice or desire.“you’re gonna tell anyone about this and you’re stripped off of your Luna position, you understand?”And all I could do was stare at nothing as he slammed the door closed.Still, after everything that has happened, it baffles me as to why he has to go hi
“I don’t think she wants to eat with us, Calvin . . .” Raine, still clinging to Calvin’s arm, mumbled, pouting at her mate. Calvin stared at me and Elliot hard that I clenched my bestfriend’s coat even tighter. Elliot seemed to have noticed my panic and instantly took the hand I was clenching. He turned to look at Calvin before looking back at me.“You should—You should go and eat, Elliot.” With trembling hands, I push him away despite his feeble attempt of trying to communicate with me through his magnificent gray eyes. There was just no way I’m letting him get involved in this.I chewed on the insides of my cheek before turning to the eagle who seemed to be listening by how sharp he’s looking at us as though we’re making a scene.I pet its feathers comfortably, avoiding any of their gazes. “Where did you find such a pet, Maryna?” I swallowed the lump in my throat when Calvin’s voice reached my ears. I stayed composed, gently petting the eagle with my trembling hands. “It has lande
“WOULD you care if I buy you a drink?” “I’m buying you a drink.” The guy was buff. As I am, he was also wearing a cloak that covers his entire body. But with his broad shoulders and tall physique, I just know he’s one heck of a strong man.“Are you perhaps copying me, Sir?” I asked. I plaster a fake smile on my face to hide my annoyance. He simply stared at me, even bothering to look me up and down which furthermore infuriated me.“I am not.” he answered and I rolled my eyes, shrugging the frustration out before we both turn to the barista whose eyes are now as wide as that of an owl. He was changing his gazes to the both of us, astonished as though we’re not like any other customers. The mask guy beside me seems to know why while I remain confused. “There are-there are two special guests tonight?” he stammered, eyes becoming an expression between panic and fear. “There’s only one. Take a look at your list.” The masked man said and I turn to him, raising my brows, but he was noncha
“Welcome gentlemen, mademoiselles! As the goddess graces upon us this beautiful night, we will present to you gifts from the highest of qualities that will surely have you spending half of your fortunes!” The guy wearing a black top hat announced enthusiastically to the crowd. Oh, an auction, I see. This isn’t as bad as I thought it would be.I subtly glance at the masked stranger from earlier who’s sitting on a leather seat on the parted other side. Just when I thought I’d somehow get a glimpse of him unnoticed, I was instantly caught peeking by his dark orbs that seem to be staring right through my soul. He has a smug look on his face, smirking. You must be wondering how I can tell despite that large mask covering half of his face—I can simply tell as I have been dealing with such expressions for my entire life. He raised his brows at me and I responded with a pair of narrowed eyes as I tried to grasp his intention behind that signature smug look.I’m never leaving here until I wi
I’m not sure what’s worse, was it the embarrassment of being caught red handed and greatly misunderstood of having an intimate contact with the stranger I was battling with earlier by the barista; or is it the fact that somehow, I’m starting to like the sensation of being in this masked stranger’s arms?One thing’s for sure, I’m grateful I didn’t fall back down the stairs, but I have to get out of here or I’ll die from self pity.“Do you want to do this in an inn, darling?” The masked stranger pulled me to his chest even closer, his breath fanning my face as he whispered close. Blood instantly tinted my cheeks from the heated embarrassment and before I knew it, I found myself pushing his rock hard chest away from me. I pat my clothes disgustingly as though he has tainted it dirty while I try to avoid his gaze as much as I can.With my head up high, I pull the painting even closer to me. “I’d appreciate it if you keep your jokes to yourself, and um—” I clear my throat as I subtly glan
Humour has been known to diffuse anger. The simple act of laughing at annoyance can greatly diminish it. These facts raced through my head as I stood dumbfounded at what Raine just said.“Maryna?” she tilts her head innocently as though confused as to why I’m quite speechless. The Omegas — from my peripheral view, lightly slapped their foreheads at the lady. I was angry, that’s for sure. But come to think of it, I’ve been angry at her for far too long. I thought she was intentionally doing it, but seeing it now; it’s almost funny how she’s trying this hard to piss me off, or she’s actually just stupid.“Hah!” I heaved a small chuckle, shaking my forehead on top of my palm. “you’re really funny.” I tell her, genuinely astonished at her behavior.“What-what, why? Is it because I’ve gotten on your nerves again?” she sniffled, wiping it with the long sleeve of her dress. Gross. That’s definitely not cute.I turn to the Omegas who’re still in the wooden stools, balancing the painting where
I packed everything I need on the same brown satchel I’d usually bring before covering myself with the sheets as the Omega checked up on me at bedtime to turn the lights off.When the doors to my room closed, I immediately got up to go.“Oh, right!” I jog back with stealth to my nightstand drawer, taking the letter from the painting last night. I’d have to see if this was what the masked guy wanted from the painting.Putting it inside of my satchel, I wait for the steps outside to diminish.When silence reigned over the halls and the pack warriors who guard the pack house were off to patrol, I set forth out the doors and towards the field.I didn’t shift for now as a bigger figure would have attracted more attention. On foot, I run towards the borders while the cold, after rain breeze was hitting my face. the feeling of freedom as I exit this pack is eminent, how much more would it be if I somehow escape here for the rest of my life?The moment I step out of the silver glimmer of the
THE moon lit the entire space where trees are absent and I was nailed on the ground, eyes fixated on his midnight ones that always seems to be penetrating through my own and into my deepest, darkest secrets.He stood there all naked with a cheeky grin on his face. I wasn’t just about to focus down there because as much as I am comfortable with nudity, this was far different than what I have grown accustomed to seeing. I’ll just leave it to my peripheral vision to get the look of what it is down his chest.I suck in a breath, trying to push the embarrassment aside and let the anger reign over me. I can’t shatter just because of what I had said earlier. I have to be angry, be agitated, attack him and shout at him for tricking me back there.“You—what are your intentions upon listening to the Queen’s confidential letter?” I grit my teeth at him, trying to stand intimidating. He stepped a little closer and try as I might, I wasn’t able to contain my awkwardness and took a step back, a l