"Is that correct? Do you believe that?" I asked him.Scott shook his shoulders. "I saw the lady of the Pierce pack at the castle when I went there on the day that you woke up, so I guess it's true.""There's even a rumor that the Alpha heir was truly smitten by the lady, so he immediately went to their home and asked her to be his Luna," he told me."They did it," I mumbled to myself.My stepmother and sister finally achieved their goal of getting Lord Archer on their lane. Vivian is finally going to become his chosen Luna, and all that after he mated with me, who got tangled in their selfishness and mess. In the end, it was I who was left with nothing. After all that, it was my life that became chaotic.I am the collateral for everything."Who did what?" he asked.A heavy exhale escaped my mouth. "Nothing.""Are you alright, Leila?" Scott asked me.I mindlessly nodded. "I'm fine."I trust Scott, but I don't know him well enough to share the truth with him yet. Moreover, it is better
For the second time, I transformed myself into my werewolf form.Scott and Katherine watched me as if I were like a pup that just got birthed into this world, and they looked so amazed, enthralled, and curious when they found out that I just learned to transform myself on the night that Scott saved me."Are you serious? Is this even possible?" Katherine asked.I nodeed. "Yes, it is. I am the living proof.""How was it?" Scott asked."The second time does feel less weird, but it still hurts. I feel like my bones are being cracked and my flesh is being ripped off of me," I said.For the whole morning, Scott and Katherine did their best to be helpful and patient with me.They taught me tips and know-how that I should know. The supposed hunting session became training, but they don't mind."It's much more interesting to watch you transform than hunt for a pig or a boar, Leila," Katherine said after she transformed into her form, which is very identical to Scott's.Hers is just a relativel
I felt a little nudge and tap on my shoulders, and that woke me up."Leila," I heard Katherine's voice call for me.I opened my eyes and then saw Katherine's face just a few inches far from mine. She's peeking at my face.I blinked. "I'm sorry, I was so sleepy.""It's alright. It is time," she informed me.It is another day, and that means I have to train. After that first time the other day, Scott allowed me to rest and recover yesterday, so we just went out for a walk.So far, I have been enjoying my strolls with Scott. He's taking me to places here in the forest that I've never been to, and those hidden places that are untouched by our kind are actually hidden gems.It is like discovering a paradise in the middle of hell."Hurry up, Leila. Your master woke up on the wrong side of the bed earlier," she informed me.I was folding my blanket when Katheribg said that, and it made me stop. "Why? What happened?""One of the Sentinels was banging on the door last night because they spotte
"Leila!" Scott screamed, and then he ran towards me as my body dropped to the ground.I huffed. "Let's try it again. I know I can make it!I anchored my hand on the ground to help me get up, but I just ended up slamming my body on the ground again."No, Leila! That's enough. We can try again tomorrow!" Scott said.I shook my head in refusal. "I will stay here until I can do it.""Leila, I know you're determined to do this, but you are just straining yourself! It won't be healthy and safe for you if you keep on pushing yourself like this!" Scott preached.This is the first time that Scott has slightly raised his voice to me, and that made me stop, but he can't stop me."Please, Scott. Just one last. Please?" I pleaded. "One last try, and I will stop for now. I will rest, and then I will try again tomorrow."Scott sighed, and I know he is contemplating whether to give me his permission or not."Alright." As if it were a magic word, my whole being rejoiced when I heard that. "But we'll d
"Mom! Where are you? Oh goodness, you need to see this!My face crumpled as soon as I heard my sister Vivian’s loud voice echo on the manor as soon as she stepped inside. I thought I’d have a moment of peace drinking my morning tea, but I guess I’m wrong.Violet, my not-so-kind stepmother, who had taken over since I was three years old and only a year after my mother died from illness, rushed down the stairs. "What is the matter with you, Vivian? Why are you screaming? That is so unladylike of you!"Vivian was grinning from ear to ear when she showed them a fancy white envelope with an intricate design and a familiar crest engraved on it."Guess what this is?" Vivian giddily asked."I have no time for your charades, my dear. Your father needs me upstairs," she seriously said. "What is it?""So, Mom, the Alpha King invited us to the Ealaris Ball, and guess what?""What?""The Alpha heir, Archer Sinclair, will be choosing a lady to be his Luna on that ball! And I am invited! That means
"You're not interested in Archer?" Samantha asked, almost shouting. She's looking at me like I'm impossible. "Are you even for real?"I shook my head up and down. "Yes, I am not. Is there anything wrong with that?"Samantha closed her eyes like she was calming herself and opened them again. "I can't believe you, Leila!""Why?" I nonchalantly asked."I guess I haven't seen Archer yet, am I right?" she asked. I nodded. "Figured. Because if you do, you'll want him for yourself, too.""I don't think so, Sam. I mean, is he that great?" I asked. "I've heard some things about him before, but I don't really care that much. I heard he's scary."Samantha snapped her fingers in front of me. He is, but he's hot! It makes sense that you don't know much about him because he's kind of aloof. He usually wanders on the mountains to patrol and make sure that he's maintaining peace in the kingdom.""He fights the rouges?" I asked. She nodded."He does, and usually alone."I nodded, fully understanding t
For a good moment, I felt as if there was no other relevant thing in this world than the pair of silver eyes I was looking into. I blinked and momentarily looked away, but when I glanced back, the silver eyes remained looking at me.Archer Sinclair.I've never seen him before, but the gut feeling is almost punching me and telling me that it is, indeed, Archer. The heir to the Alpha throne is looking directly at me.Samantha's description of him yesterday appeared on top of my head, and seeing him this close, I affirm that she was accurate.It was getting too crowded when the rouge, who stopped in front of me, decided to try to break free from the sentinels holding him, which resulted in me being thrown to the ground."AHH! It's escaping!" somebody screamed.I looked up, and then I saw him, Archer Sinclair, get off of his car, grab the rouge on its throat, and squeeze it moderately.The rouge's body dropped to the floor and folded as if its energy and power were sucked out of it."ACK!
I watched Archer’s back as he stepped further away from us. There is an unyielding regality that radiates from the way he just carries himself."I can't believe I just talked to Archer Sinclair!" Vivian hysterically murmured beside me, and I saw her fanning herself with her hands in my peripheral view.My eyes, which are still looking ahead, went wide when Archer Sinclair stopped walking, which caused my breathing to momentarily stop too.Slowly, he turned his body and strides in our direction."Oh my gosh, he's coming again! He's coming!" Vivian squealed beside me.I could almost hear the drumming of my heart.I gulped when Archer stopped in front of me. His eyebrows were almost forming a line, and his eyes looked determined."Lord Archer! What can I do for you?" Vivian clasped her hands together as her eyes sparkled at the sight of him.Archer ignored her.I blinked. "Do you need something?""Yes," he confirmed.My mouth formed a circle because of the surprise, but I immediately clo