Harlyn “I promised that I would give this to you guys when you grow up but I don’t think I will be here by then. I am so sorry that I couldn’t bring our family back together.” Our dad said. He sounded like he had been crying. “This might be the last one. I enjoyed leaving these notes even though it got really sad. I wanted our family back together and was working hard to get that to happen. Alpha even promised to lift the ban on vampires for that to happen but they keep coming at him. They don’t want him on the throne. They keep trying to take him out and now we are going to war.” Dad’s voice broke. Helaine looked at me in shock. I nodded. “The alpha king wants me to step back and leave the kingdom but I can’t do that. It’s my job to protect the Crimson Moon from intruders and I refuse to back down so I am going to fight to the end. Even if it means I won’t get what I want the most. To be with my family.” His voice broke again and a sob escaped from me. I covered my mouth
BernardoI heard Harry’s words before the line went dead and I panicked. Whatever he found out must have been bad for him to sound so angry.I quickly dialed Harlyn’s number again.“Please, please pick up.”I let out, pacing around the room I was using as my temporary office since Sean bugged my main office“Harlyn, you and your siblings should come back to the palace.”I let out as soon as she took the call. I couldn’t let Harry act on his anger and approach my uncle. I will deal with him myself. I didn’t want to get Zeta Ross' children involved in the fight against my enemies. It was bad enough that I got Harlyn involved. “We are trying to get Harry to listen but he is angry and he won’t tell us what he saw. Only that your uncle is the reason our parents separated and the reason our fathers died.”Harlyn explained. I clenched my hand in a fist.“Give him the phone.”I told her. I heard her telling her brother who wasn’t ready to listen at first but he soon did.“Your majesty.”I le
HarlynTrying to get Harry to tell us what he saw failed so both Helaine and I just silently helped him pack the stuff he gathered from the secret room and placed them in the trunk of the car.He barely said any words to us after the call with Bernardo ended, he looked angry and out of control. Thank goodness Bernardo called to talk him out of going to his uncle’s house. It would have been hard for me to talk him out of it.Helaine and I tried to get him to disclose what he saw but he only got angrier when he tried to explain so we ended up telling him not to bother.He spent five minutes just pacing around and talking angrily to himself. Even Helaine said she hadn’t seen him get so angry in all the years they spent together and they were always together until she left for medical school.“Make a turn Harry,”I told him when he drove past our direction. Helaine offered to drive but he refused. I hated the mood in the car. Hated that Sean was the reason for the mood. That bastard did
Harlyn“Hey, it's okay,”Bernardo said, patting my back. I don’t know whether it was what we found out, seeing all those photos of our childhood and knowing our parents wanted to stay together or the fact that Sean was responsible for everything, or if it was just the sadness of having to say goodbye to Helaine after barely spending a day with her that broke me, I just know that I couldn’t stop crying. My heart hurt, my head hurt, everything hurt so fucking bad. Bernardo held me while I cried.“I am sorry.”I sniffed and lifted my head off his chest. I didn’t mean to cry over him while in the parking lot. My siblings must be uncomfortable seeing me break down, especially Helaine.“Hey, don’t say sorry. Everything has been overwhelming.”Bernardo encouraged me and hugged me back to himself. “Go with Helaine while I talk with your brother.”He told me when we pulled apart. I was too emotional to even argue so I nodded and turned to Helaine who looked sad. She reached for my hand and w
Harlyn“Have you dated a girl before?”I asked, too nosy not to ask.“Yes, once in high school and another time during my first year in medical school. Both times we broke up because they moved away.”She explained. I didn’t know what it was like to be with other people, Bernardo was my first and my only.“You had a boyfriend before your mate?”“No, I was a lone wolf-less wolf, no one wanted to date me with serious intentions, everyone who asked me clearly wanted to sleep with me and I wasn’t having it.”I explained.“Wow, it must have been hard for you.”She let out. I shook my head. “That’s actually the easiest part of my life. Especially when every one of those guys realized I wouldn’t give them what they wanted. Even the loser who went rogue was one of them.”I could still remember when that bastard had an interest in me and kept talking about changing my life and so not what. I didn’t give him a listening ear and after a while, he started being insulting. Then he stopped. Not ju
Bernardo“I think I have had enough for one night. I can’t even think properly anymore.” I let out after hours of talking nonstop and brainstorming possible ways to go about everything without disturbing the peace of the Crimson Moon. I didn’t want a war, I refused to endanger the lives of my people just because of some bad eggs. Damn, the Ross siblings found some really good information that gave a whole new light to everything that has been happening.“I could say the same.”Harry said and stretched. After spending hours together, I realized the young man wasn’t bad at all and him being a vampire doesn’t change the fact that he’s from the Crimson Moon. He willingly showed everything that he got from his father’s house which had been locked away in a safe for over twenty years.Yes, it didn’t just start this year or even in the past five years, it started over two decades ago. Sean has always hated my family. He hated my father who was his brother and plotted against him to steal
Bernardo It was supposed to be temporary and my father was going to make a new law that allows wolves to freely mate with vampires but none of that happened because freaking Sean set them up and they passed away. His parents would have gotten back together. The triplets would have grown up together with their parents who loved each other. My father would have ruled for many more years. Maybe, just maybe I would have gotten the chance to see the world and take up the role of king at an adult age, not when I was a freaking child. I lost my childhood. The triplet lost their parents and they grew up apart. My woman suffered the most. She grew up thinking she had no family. She grew up in the orphanage and also had a hard time in the palace. All of which wouldn’t have happened if that freak hadn’t been jealous and hateful. He planted the seed in Theo right from when he was a child. He turned his child into a villain. Theo didn’t just grow up and decide he wanted to be king. No, befo
Harlyn “I still don’t like that you are leaving.” I let out the next morning as Helaine got ready for her flight. She stopped fixing her shirt and looked at me. I smiled. Yeah, I was sad but I didn’t want to let the sadness spoil my last few hours with my sister. “Come here.” She said and opened her arms. I smiled again and went to hug her. She felt so familiar. “I will be back and I promise I won’t run away once I come back.” She promised me. I nodded. I thought of going with her, I still wanted to meet our relatives who live on the other side of the world but now wasn’t a good time. Luna lessons, healer lessons, and Bernardo might need me to do something for him. Plus, how can Luna leave her pack at a critical time? That wasn’t something any Luna would do and I am not about to be the first. “I will hold you to the promise. Come back soon,” I told her. She smiled and nodded when we pulled apart. Since she will be coming back to the Crimson Moon, she decided she wasn’t g
Harlyn “Why did she call you this time? Does she have new information?” I asked him. He nodded. “Okay, is it bad? Do you not want me to ask?” It was clear by his body language that he didn’t want me to know but I wanted to know. It was important that I know as I am the Luna and Queen of the Crimson Moon. If it concerns my kingdom, then it concerns me. Unless, maybe it’s not about my kingdom. Either way, I still wanted to know. “I would much rather speak to the king.” I resisted the urge to curse at him. Really? It wasn’t the first time he said something like that to me but for the first time, I felt offended. What did he see me as? Did he think I couldn’t handle whatever news it was? “You will tell me because it involves my kingdom and my people. I am Luna and I deserve to know. You have no choice!” I told him firmly. I could tell by his reaction that he didn’t expect me to react the way I did. “Lyn I sh---“ “No! Tell me. It’s a command!” I let out. I didn’t mean
Harlyn “There’s a handbook. I asked her and she told me she has a lot written down in all the years that she has known about her powers. She is willing to give all that she wrote down to you. She also wants to meet you but I told her that you can’t see her now. Hopefully, soon.” Hillan explained. I wanted to jump on him. I wanted to hug and kiss his cheeks. It was the best news ever. I really wanted something as some form of guide because right now, it feels like I am using my powers without knowing the depth of it. “I would love to meet her too and yes, I really need the handbook.” I told him enthusiastically. “I will have it sent down to the Crimson Moon by tomorrow.” “Wow, so soon?” I let out. He smiled and nodded. “Yes, I told you. I already asked her before. I was going to get it down here anyway. I just have to make a call and someone will send it over. It should arrive in two to three days.” I really wanted to hug him but I didn’t. Instead, I reached and touch
Harlyn I woke up the next morning alone. I was used to waking up alone now so I didn’t think much of it, I just went about my morning routine before breakfast. After the events of the past two days, I actually hoped that today would just be a normal day for me. I really didn’t want to deal with any negativity. I knew I was reaching out because as long as Theo and everyone associated with him and his father are still out there, there will definitely be negative things happening. I just hope it doesn’t affect those I care about and all the good people of the Crimson Moon. Even though I knew the chance of it being a peaceful day was low, I still made a mental note to make the most of today. I didn’t even notice Bernardo had left a note for me until I finished getting ready. I only saw the note because I went to pick up my phone from the bedside. I smiled when I saw the note. “I didn’t want to wake you because you were sleeping so peacefully. Out for my daily kingly duties and w
Harlyn “Sure, I will do that once I arrive. I can’t believe your mate’s family members are the ones against him. Don’t they know the importance of family? I can’t imagine our aunts and uncles hurting each other. Our family have lived together for decades and still care about each other.” “Maybe because there’s no throne to fight for.” I said even though I knew that wasn’t a good excuse.“We have treasures, fortunes that go way back to centuries ago. We have generational wealth too yet no one is fighting.” “Tell me about our family's generational wealth.” I said with interest and Helaine laughed before diving into a story that got us talking for hours on the phone. I didn’t even realize how much time had passed until Bernardo walked back into our room looking worn out and ready to crash for the night.“Laine, I have to go. His majesty is back.” I told Laine who made a face that made me smile.“Are you picking your mate over me right now? I am your sister. Your blood. We met in th
Harlyn“It doesn’t matter.” I told Laine.“I know. It doesn’t. You will be just as gorgeous. Wait, even more gorgeous. Once the pregnancy glow hits you, you will be more breathtaking. I should watch out for my brother-in-law.” I laughed at her words and she laughed too. We both went silent and just stared wordlessly at each other for a minute before she spoke again.“I went to see our relatives and we talked about you. They are all so eager to meet you.” Same. I want to meet them too. All of them. I wanted them to hug me and welcome me into the family.“Me too.” I told her.“I found out something from our aunt and would like to try it out once I arrive back at the kingdom.” Helaine told me.“What?” “Triplet power. Apparently, the birthmarks that we carry aren't just there for fancy. Something is supposed to happen when we join hands in the right order.” I stared at her with interest.“In order?” She nodded.“Yes, in the order that we came out of mom’s womb. Harry, me and you.
HarlynI don’t know how long I slept after Bernardo left me in our room but when I woke up, it was lunch time so I had lunch alone in our room and then went right back to bed. I felt exhausted and knew it was a result of the strength I used to heal that bastard.I fell asleep again only after a few minutes on the bed and woke up to my phone ringing loudly. I reached for it and picked it up without looking. I placed my phone on my ear and almost lost the ability to hear when Helaine shouted out my name.“It's a video call. Move your phone away from your ear, your majesty.” I sat up immediately and rubbed my eyes to clear the sleep off.“Hi, Laine.” “Hi sleepy.” She greeted me back. She was wearing a lab coat which took off immediately. She looked so much like me that for a moment, I thought I was staring at myself. Even her smile. “That’s us!” My wolf chirped in. glad, I wasn’t the only one who thought so. It must be the sleep getting into my head. Laine went off the screen and t
Bernardo “I can’t imagine my father’s brother or his children fighting me for my position as alpha either.” Hillan added.“I can. My father’s brother almost killed my parents. If not for our Luna, he would have succeeded.” Damien chirped in, reminding me of the good deed Harlyn had done for his family. I smiled proudly.“That’s fucking sad,” Harry said and both Damien and I nodded in agreement. It was sad because families are supposed to have each other’s back. I wanted so much for my family to be that way. That's why I did my best to keep a close relationship with Sean and his family but that turned out to be my biggest mistake.“Guys! I think we should take a break. You guys go to your mates and have a good time and we will come back tomorrow, refreshed and ready to hatch out a plan to end things fast and clean so that we can go back to our normal life.” Hillan suggested. It was a nice idea so I nodded in agreement and then felt bad when I remembered that he didn’t have a mate
Bernardo“Bastard,” He was truly a bastard in many ways. How could he be so ruthless? My grandmother took care of him after his own mom passed away. My father became alpha king because he was more deserving. It was a unanimous decision and not because they stole anything from him.I still couldn’t bring myself to accept that that bastard killed my grandmother after everything she did for him. Lyn told me how disrespectful he had been towards her from the beginning.“Hey yo! King!” Hillan’s voice brought me out of my thoughts. I gazed at him in confusion wondering what he told me. He snapped his finger in my face as if to wake me up.“What?” “Where are you? Why are you glaring at the screen? We can go check it out if you want.” Hillan suggested. I shook my head. We have been through enough today already. No need to rush into some hideout without plans.“Is Theo still coming over?” I asked, remembering that the witch had said earlier that Theo was heading back to the Crimson Moon.
Bernardo“What do you mean why? You are the king of the Crimson Moon and you got shit to do.”“Yeah? But I am your mate and I got shit to do here.”I said pointing from myself to her.“Whatever you want to do with me can wait. The kingdom needs its king during the day. I will take the nights for now.”Wow, I couldn’t believe her.“What if I don’t want to leave you? After what happened, I don’t feel okay leaving you on your own.”She sneered at me.“I am not a baby and what happened before won’t happen again. You have a lot on your plate. The sooner you are done; the sooner we can spend more time together without you worrying. I am doing this for myself. Small sacrifice for the bigger enjoyment. I love you.”She added the last part and I couldn’t argue.“You are literally driving me away and doing it lovingly that I can’t even say no.”“You are right. Now go be king. I love you.”She brought my face close to hers and kissed me. I let her kiss me for a while before I took over and kisse