Chapter Thirty-one A third party/-Manda-/He kissed her. I saw them. Five years of marriage and we haven't shared a kiss that intense. He never even kissed me back. Yet with her, it felt like a part of him was suddenly bare. He didn't try to hide how much he wanted her and in turn, she let him have his way.I was going to storm there and cause a scene. I didn't care what Roman did to me later but I wanted to do something. But just as I was about to hurry downstairs, I saw that he already beat me to it. Carlos. The boyfriend. He did the one thing no sane wolf would do. Attack an Alpha.Even though I was grateful that I didn't have to do anything to incur his wrath, it was rather sad and pathetic to see Roman beat him to pulp.And Isla? She just lay there on the grass without even attempting to salvage the situation. I couldn't tell much from where I stood but it was fucked up. Roman was angry and when he lost his temper, it wasn't exactly a lovely sight to see. Yet, I preferr
Chapter Thirty-OneMate!/-Isla-/The next few seconds happened so fast, I barely registered them.One minute Roman’s lips were still lingering on mine, his breath warm, his scent everywhere, his touch etched into my skin like a brand, and the next, Carlos was there.Yelling. Furious.“What the fuck, man?!” Carlos barked, shoving Roman hard. “What the hell are you doing to her, you disgusting pervert!”I blinked, body heavy and slow, still tangled in that kiss, my limbs betraying me. My lips were swollen, my chest rising and falling in rapid bursts. I could barely sit up.Roman didn’t say a word.He didn’t need to.Because when Carlos shoved him again, harder this time, something shifted.Something snapped.I didn't know if it was the alcohol messing with my head but the air around us felt denser and I could smell his anger. The blatant fury. Roman’s entire body went rigid like a coiled spring, and his head turned slowly toward Carlos, his seafoam eyes no longer calm, no longer contr
Chapter ThirtyA taste of you/-Isla-/I was frustrated. With everything. Myself, my wolf, my life, every fucking thing. When I think I'm finally making progress, I find myself going five steps backward.It wasn't fair. At all. And it made me to cry. I grabbed a bottle of alcohol from my room bar and headed to the garden. It was almost nightfall and Carlos hadn't returned. I assumed he was taking a run or probably just tucked himself somewhere to avoid dealing with me. “I don't see why you are being so dramatic! It was bound to happen,’’ Arla said. “Goddess forbid you actually take my side. You call me selfish and inconsiderate but the truth is that you are the selfish and inconsiderate one. That man broke my heart and you wouldn't know how it felt because you were blissfully asleep. You don't know what heartbreak feels like, that is why you think it is so easy to move on!” I spat. “You know what, I am done with this conversation.” Arla didn't say anything to my statement.On arr
Chapter Twenty nine Say My Name/-Isla-/I willed myself not to move as he lowered his face to mine. I was the one who asked for this so there was no need for me to back down now. Yet I wanted to. Badly. “Are you sure about this?” Carlos asked me again, like he could sense my hesitation. I threw my arms around him, slamming my lips against his tongue reassure him that I was confident. I felt that pain again in my chest and Arla whimpered. Disgust rose in my chest once again and I wanted to pull away from him, detach my lips and scrub off my tongue. That was a little overboard but that was exactly how I felt. Not just with Carlos but with every man who I attempted to have any form of intimacy with. I was ready to end the kiss when he began kissing me back. Irritation crawled through my veins and I wanted to stop him. I really did but the image of Roman's cocky grin came to my mind and I remembered the reason I was doing this in the first place. So I pushed everything aside and
Chapter Twenty EightI want you/-Isla-/I tried not to think about everything even though it kept popping in my head. Carlos, on the other hand, was really focusing on getting Roman by his side. I could only watch him his efforts because he wouldn't even listen to me. Elsie, came in later after hearing everything that transpired outside. “What are you going to do now?” She whispered to me, staring at Carlos who was on his laptop at the other corner of the room. “I don't know,” I said honestly. “I didn't think that he would be so openly jealous and possessive and now Carlos thinks he needs to prove himself. What do I do, Elsie?” She looked just as confused as I was. “He can't possibly expect you to keep yourself for him while he is married. It is not fair,” Elsie muttered. I didn't even want to talk about that. I was mad enough.“Isla…”“I feel like he believes I am still the sixteen year old naive Isla who was foolishly in love with him. Hoping for a relationship that was never
Chapter Twenty SevenInsane Jealousy /-Isla-/He is crazy. He has lost his fucking mind!I stared in shock, unable to utter a word as the anger dancing in those seafoam orbs directed at me. “Greetings, Alpha,” Carlos bowed with a puzzled expression on his face. “What are you doing back here?” Roman asked and I blinked. Is he being serious right now? Does he know what he's about to do?Carlos looked between me and Roman in confusion. “I came to see the princess…” he said helplessly. “I… didn't think there was anything wrong with that.”“You don't see anything wrong with an omega kissing the princess of Crescent Moon before the guards and maids?” Roman raised a brow and I watched Carlos' face go red in embarrassment. A gasp fell off my lips. Everyone was watching the scene now. Who the hell does he think he is to embarrass my boyfriend before everyone?“And what is wrong with that?” I fired. “We are going to get married anyways!” Roman turned to me with an icy expression. “ I do
Chapter Twenty six Split Personalities /-Isla-/Office was hell for me. Liana made sure to frustrate me in every way possible. She seized my lunch breaks, stacked my desk with endless paperwork and ssnt me on errands I had no business running.She didn't want be me any opportunity to report her. I was so stressed out that every time I got home, I just crashed on the bed and slept till the next day. I was miserable and tired, yet there was nothing I could do about it.I knew she was punishing me for some sister of hers but I still didn't know who this sister was and what exactly I did to her to deserve such hatred. Even Garry was prevented for checking up on me. I was isolated and suffocating in the little office that had somehow managed to become hell. Today was Friday and I honestly couldn't wait for close of work. I needed to rest my mind, soul and body. “Isla,” Liana called suddenly and I felt my heart sink. “We both know it's weekend and we don't work on weekends…”My heart
Chapter Twenty FiveA shocking turn of events/-Isla-/“Princess.” I paused by the door, turning to the maid. “Yes? Is there a problem?” I asked. “The Alpha demands your presence. He is waiting by the pool,” she said. Roman? Again? What could he possibly want this time? I just got back and I can't even have a moment of peace? Hasn't he done enough at the office already?“Okay,” I forced a smile. “I will be there shortly.” She bowed and walked away. I walked into my room and dropped my bag. I went to the bathroom to splash water on my face. I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I almost didn't recognise the girl that stared back at me. My sapphire eyes were dim from stress and my hair was a mess. “Alpha, huh?” I sighed, moving away from the sink. As I walked out of my room, heading to the pool area, I couldn't help but wonder why Roman chose to meet me there. I mean, what happened to the garden? Courtyard? Lounge? Rooftop?‘You’re desperately trying to find fault in everythi
Chapter Twenty-FourPlan B/-Manda-/Liana was the last person I expected to see soon in the palace. She had always been against my marriage to Roman, said he didn't deserve me, but it didn't stop me from complaining to her every time things went bad. But she had never come here to visit me. Not since the wedding. I met her waiting for me in the courtyard. “Liana,” I breathed and she smiled at me. “Manda.” I went in for a tight hug. I haven't seen in person for almost two years now. The last time I saw her was when I heard she got newly employed at Skylac. I went there to celebrate with her. “It's so good to see you,” I said.“You too, baby sis,” she patted my back gently. “Come with me,” I ushered her to the table which was the maids prepared for two of us. They served a bottle of wine and biscuits. “What would you like to eat? I'll ask the servants to prepare immediately.” “That won't be necessary. I am okay with the wine and biscuits,” she assured me. “That's why I'm taller