All his friends were present inside. There were four of them to be exact. But I'm not sure if the fourth one was his friend since I haven't seen her tagging along everywhere they go. Perhaps she was the one Ghino mentioned the other night about his replacement to the team of the nerds. "Is Ghino here?" I asked in a hurry. Even checked every corner of his room. In the toilet, in the mini-terrace, and the kitchen. But none of those places I could find Ghino. So I marched back to his friends to get answers. "We've been waiting for him for almost an hour now. He wasn't answering our calls and texts either." The chubby one retorted. "Today was supposed to be our schedule to do our school project. We decided to include him in the group because he's our friend," says the female one. "But he's not here. And we think that he did not sleep here last night." "You're right. He did not sleep in his room last night. He's with me. But I got a note from him this morning." I hand t
After seeing the undesirable situation, Ghino's friends also shifted into wolves and slid by my side. Since they already knew the picture of what happened to their friend, they were as furious as me. So, they greeted Lilith and her friends with their sharp claws and fangs before they could reach my direction. And that left me alone standing on the same spot where I last saw Ghino was incredibly happy that night in the Mating Event. Considering I am not good in a battle, I gradually dragged my gaze back to Ghino's withered body, asking for a sign from him about what should I do. His friends were currently combatting Lilith and his friends to get the justice he deserved. And yet here I am, a coward prince. Simply staring at his human friends who just appeared in the place even if it was unnecessary. Yes. They were supposed to be getting terrified after what they discovered about me and their friends. But there they are, courageous, thoughtful, and devoted to their fr
"Well. I'm not sure about the exact definition of that monster. But rumours have it that this monster was similar to a vampire. But its behaviour is more akin to an incubus if you are familiar with that." the atmosphere between us in the car changed to serious. He talked, and I listened with all ears. I'm not sure of the enemy I'd be facing eventually. But from the tone of his voice, it seems that it's not that as easy as I think it is. Apart from that, he mentioned about an incubus. It does not sound better to my ears as if it was close to evil, or worse, death. Considering that a wolf's blood runs through my veins, it is still not an assurance everything will go according to my needs and wants. My body might be healed but I'm not sure how long will it takes. And I'd be facing death for Ghino's sake. I'd be facing uncertainty because of my forbidden love for him. That I was trying to defend my belief against the world. I was supposed to be the prince out kind, yet, he
A few hours later, Vladimir and I moved out of our seats with a successful agreement about my case. He listened and managed my case carefully with proper consideration. Though it was unreasonable to my wolf, I left no choice but to swallow my pride and gave up and agree in the name of love. Then one of his manservants led me the way to my room. At first, I insisted to head back to my booked hotel room, but Vladimir insisted and advised me it was utterly safe for me to stay under his supervision for my safety since a few, if not all Germanian people, already know my presence in their country. Not that I am complaining, I just don't want to owe Vladimir another favour considering he already helped me a lot in one night. But, on the bright side, he was right. My parents were unaware of my surprise disappearance from New York aside from the doctor who's in charge of Ghino's case. The doctor agreed that Ghino's operation would strictly be confidential since I haven't solved
But the kind of expression that marked Vladimir's face, does tell me that it somehow looks something promising to my eyes. Needless to ask, I assumed the pouch he just tossed to me was the alp's heart as promised the other night. "We securely put it inside a box surrounded with ice so the heart will not get easily rot or torn," he said. "Thank you so much, Mr. President. I will never forget this day forward. I will tell my friend about this." I told Vladimir it was for a friend so he would consider my request. I can't just tell him about it was for the one I love the most. None of them should know, especially my parents about the pretentious mask behind my face. At least not yet. "You don't have to, Prince Nathan. But take note, a few of my men died because of that one hell of a heart. I hope you'll grant the other side of the bargain." Vladimir said in a serious voice. A note that was inevitably inconsiderate. What we discussed the other night was still fresh in m
But even if I saw his daughter, be my friend for a very long time, still, I can't mate with her. I can't mate someone I barely know. Aside from that, I can't get touched, marked, and mated to someone I don't love. "As if I have another choice?" It took me almost two minutes to say those words. "But, if given the chance I could pay you the amount, the agreement will get void, right?" had to make sure. I'm a male wolf, but my heart belongs to someone else's already. Mated or not, Ghino already owns my heart. And no other wolf could ever take that right away from me. "It seems that this friend of yours was very special to you, huh?" Out of the blue, Vladimir asked. "It took you long enough to agree with me. May I know her name?" Her name. Yeah. I forgot to mention to Vladimir that this special someone was a man, not a woman. All he knew was that this special someone who needs urgent attention, medically, financially and emotionally. "Never mind, Prince Nathan. You don
After a few minutes of talking and staring at his face, I dropped my gaze to his legs. Then, I reached out to the white blanket that wrapped his body and dragged it down. Indeed the doctor was right. Ghino's legs were as good as new similar to a human. They were soft and hairy. But the marks of the stitches are still utterly obvious that he has undergone surgery. In due time, it will disappear. Later that evening, I left the hospital and hailed a cab heading to the mansion. Upon seeing Ghino's progression, I decided to correct every mistake I've done. To start with; the money I owed from Vladimir. If given the chance I could seek help from my parents and gives me the amount I needed, I could have my freedom back. As a result, I don't need to mate Melissa or Lilith. Though the chances were a bit dim, it will be all worth trying. I'll just have to find a better and more reasonable justification for losing my car and condominium unit. I believed my parents would not let m
Days have passed since I stayed solemnly in Ghino's apartment. Though I find it kinda hard living in an estimated size ten meters square foot apartment, I endured the uncomfortable environment as I left no choice. Every time I woke up in the morning, I could see all the parts and corners of the room. In the kitchen area which was five steps away from the bed, the distance between the bed and the toilet was a meter away, and there was no place to hang my clothes. However, the room was already cleaned up and refreshed compared to the last time. My parents, on the other hand, haven't reached out to me since they left the mansion. Not that I was against it, but I already expected it to happen. Apart from that, all my accounts were still frozen, which gave me the hardest time getting things through. I can't afford to buy delicious foods and drinks anymore after sending the payments to the doctor and hospital. I can't join my friends' night parties because I already expected