[ Gemma ]The woman who agreed to accompany me to the restroom, she had been quiet the entire time and looked really nervous around me.She was Sabrina, Leonardo’s mate. The man who was able to shake even the bravest heart with fear, his mate was opposite to him. She wasn’t as bold as Carlotta or other women but a shy girl shelled in her own comfort zone.“Are you afraid of me?” I finally asked her.She was leaning on the wall as I washed my hands after using the loo.“Huh? No…I..am not.” She shook her head when she was snapped out of her thoughts by my question.But she was still not looking at me.“Sabrina, if you are afraid that I’d be upset with you and complain to Gio or Leonardo then don’t be worried because I am not a catty woman who loves to see others in trouble.” I tried to assure her so she could feel at ease.It was true that I was really close to Carlotta but she’d leave the pack once she gets married which was about to happen soon. I needed someone with whom I could feel
[ Giovanni ]“Emiliano, I am again asking you this, are you really sure about this arrangement because in next few minutes, I have to announce the alliance and once we take this step, there’s no retreating from either side.” I asked my friend.Emiliano, a man like me who was an introvert and stated his thoughts in fewer words, seemed completely lost. I knew the reason of his quietness.It wasn’t easy for him to move on from his past.“No, there’s no need to reconsider anything, Gio. I am certain with this decision. I will marry your cousin and our alliance will be based on mutual agreement of cooperation.” He replied and I could feel certainty in his voice.“Great, then let’s not make our guests wait. The evening is very important for me for two reasons.” I said, a smile again threatened to break on my lips as I stared at my mate who was busy in a conversation with a group of women, the lunas of southern packs.They all looked hypnotized by Gemma who was talking effortlessly and I had
[ Gemma ]“You looking stunning in this dress, Regina. I mean it was the most beautiful red dress at the store but I never thought you’ll enhance its beauty. All the women at the party will be burning with jealousy. You have the best dress and the best man by your side.”Carlotta, who always praised me, complimented me once I was ready to join the party.I looked at myself in the giant mirror. I could barely recognize myself as the makeup artist did their best in doing my makeover.They had curled my hairs and made a bun, a few curls were left loose, the matching ruby set complimented the gown. I looked younger.“I want to see Gio’s reaction.” Carlotta said.“The night is about you, Carlotta. I am just joining my mate. The eyes will be on you and Alpha Emiliano.” I said turning to face her.Ever since I heard about her past, I chose my words very carefully around her.“I don’t want to see his face but you are right, I have to go with the act.” She made a sour face which made me chuckl
[ Gemma ]“I heard from Carlotta that Nonna and you had a meeting in the library and when she walked out, she looked in a really bad mood, is it true, Amore?”Giovanni, who had his face buried on my chest asked me.We were entangled in sheets after a steamy sex and nestling into each other’s embrace. His question reminded me of the threats I received from the old woman.“I don’t know why she was in a bad mood but we only had a normal chit chat. She gave me Luna Ximena’s journal to read. I’ll study it after the party.” I lied.I felt guilty that I had to lie to him but I couldn’t tell him the truth either because it might plant seeds of tension between him and his grandparents which I didn’t want. He had been struggling from every direction.I’d deal with Mrs. Orsini myself.“Gemma…”He called my name in a soft voice.“Hmmm..” I lifted my head and looked at him.“My family will stay here for couple of days. They’ll arrive tomorrow. I know it was easy for you to deal with them. They are
[ Gemma ]My heart was hammering against my chest as I padded my way to the library.I was summoned by Mrs. Orsini, the moment I had been dreading but I had no other choice to escape this.Upon reaching at the doorstep of the library, I knocked first.The door was opened by a maid who walked out with empty cup after bowing to me and I stepped inside. She was rummaging through shelves of old books, the journals of their ancestors I guessed.“Ma’am, you want to talk to me.” I said to draw her attention.“There is no need for formalities, Gemma. You can call me Nonna or Grandmother, whatever suits you.” She said turning to face me with an old book in her hand.“Forgive me, Grandma.” I bowed again to apologize because by any means I didn’t want to upset her.“You know this is Luna Ximena’s journal, the first Luna of Death Shadow Pack, the greatest, the bravest. Who bore great warriors and kept fighting until her last breath.” She showed me the cover of the journal.“I am sure she was a gr
[ Giovanni ]“Your mate asked you to release our mother from the proper medical care and you agreed?” Leonardo asked me blinking his eyes at me.I nodded my head quietly.“Do you even realize what you have done, Gio? Our mother’s mental condition is fragile and if we let her live freely, you know what might happen.” He said.He looked worried but not for our mother but others whom she could hurt unintentionally.“I understand your concern, Leo but when I thought about her suggestion, I also felt that our mother also has rights to live like a normal person. Just imagine, how would we feel if we are locked in a room for years? We’ll eventually go insane.” I stated.“I am not saying that Gemma is wrong but you know what mother had done in the past. She tried to kill herself.” He said.“I remember everything and I know it won’t be easier for any of us if she comes out of her room and we treat her like any of us. It will be challenging but I think she can be healed.” I said.“Gemma is too