The next morning felt so unique and calming for Eden. She had never felt that warm and cool at the same time in a very long time. Waking up to see the one man she loved and had always adored was a blessing on its own.
A smile formed on her face as the early morning sun radiated into the house, its ray piercing her closed eyes. Although not opening her eyes, she was satisfied knowing her long time crush and lover was still on the same bed with her. It was finally a dream come true after so long. How would Lucas react if he actually finds out that her feelings for him were real? Would he be just as excited as she was or he would be upset? Regardless of whatever he would think, she just wanted to savor and enjoy the moment. She was going to try to won his heart eventually. “Hmm” Lucian stretched as he struggled to open his eyes. Not wanting to breed any form of suspicion, Eden moved her palm quickly from his chest. She had not realized when she had placed her hands on his chest but feeling his heartbeat, she wasn’t ready to take it off any time soon, save for the thoughts he could have concerning her. Eden was determine to be strong and not show her feelings since the feeling wasn’t mutual. She would be very embarrassed if he got to know about it. Eden quickly turned to the other side of the bed, pretending to be asleep. It was going to be awkward if he realized she was awake. What would she tell him she was doing?“Wakie wakie, it’s morning!” Lucian placed a kiss on Eden's cheeks. Her cheeks turned red immediately as she blushed. Did he really place a kiss on her cheeks?“Hmm” She struggled on the bed, as if wrestling to stand up. “The day has started” Lucian added, getting up as well and heading to the shower. Forcefully yawning, Eden opened her mouth widely releasing a chuckle from Lucian's lips as he entered almost immediately. “Good morning, how was your night?” Lucian questioned as he watched her stretch lazily. She nodded in response and then placed her hands on her eyes, rubbing it. She was really good in her acting game. “I would take my shower now” He informed her as though he needed her permission to take his bath. Not surprised, she nodded in agreement. “Well, I was thinking we should have….”He paused as he stood by the door, leading to the bathroom. Her eyes widened in shock. Her heart began to race as well as she suddenly became nervous. She hoped he wasn’t going to say what she had actually thought he was going to say. Eden stared at his back as she hoped he would not say it even though a part of her wanted him to say it. A part of her wanted to take a shower with him but she quickly killed the thought as she didn’t want to embarrass herself. “We should have what?” She questioned, hoping he would complete the statement but he was mute as he stared at the door, perhaps thinking if to complete his statement or not. “Were you trying to say something?” She questioned again, secretly praying within herself that he would complete his statement. Lucian sighed and then turn to her, with a smile on his face. “I was thinking we should have our bath in time so we would not be late to see the elders. We have to fix a date for your coronation so I would go in and have my bath now and afterwards, you could have your bath. Is that fine by you or what do you think?” He questioned, staring at her lazy eyes that looked exhausted even though she had had enough sleep. Eden's heart dropped. She knew that was not what he wanted to say. ‘What does she think? Of course, to have a bath with him!’ She wanted to scream at him but then again, a fake smile was plastered on her face as she responded to him as well.“Whichever option you pick is fine by me” She agreed. “I will go in now” He bowed. “My Alpha” He added. Of course, he knew the right words to day to make her happy and this was no exception. He was able to release a loud laughter from her mouth. Amused by his words, she shook her head. It was hard to believe he was just a friend to her. He was her crush and had been her crush for so long. Why can’t their marriage be real and genuine.***Maya was upset as she hissed repeatedly. She was tired of the while drama. Despite it being just a few days, she could not wait to grab Lucian in her hands again. She could not wait for the whole plan to be achieved. “I want to kill her!” Maya yelled, throwing away the plates that we’re in the rack in the kitchen. Immediately, all the plates came crashing down, breaking into pieces. “Maya!” Her mother rushed in, holding her chest. Hearing the sounds of the crashing plates had sent her into a state of frenzy. She had not imagined anything more than Maya being in trouble. “Oh Maya!” She sighed as she entered the kitchen. Maya was standing against one of the cabinet, staring outside to behold the beautiful early morning sun that was just forming. “I hate her! I want to crush her and destroy her!” She yelled angrily as several thoughts ran through her mind. That moment, all she could think of was Eden and Lucina being together. Was he going to make love to her? Was he kissing her? Was he telling her he loved her?She just could not control the several thoughts that filled her head and her mind. She could not imagine her man professing love to another woman and now, he is? Even to her friend?“I have a plan” Her mother suddenly suggested, a devilish smile spread across her lips.A bright smile formed on Eden's face as she was finally by her lover's side but she was quite scared. She had to visit the elders in time although she was quite scared that she would be given the responsibility of being the Alpha so soon. She doubted in her ability to be the head. She was lost in thought as several thoughts ran through my mind that she did not realize when Lucian walked out of the bathroom, with a towel wrapped around his waist. She really missed her mother and Father. She wished they had not given her such a responsibility so soon. She was far from ready to be the heir or anything of such nature. “Eden, are you fine?” He questioned, drawing her back to reality. Then, she realized he was cladded in just towel. His upper body was bare. Eden stuttered as she stared at him. He looked so handsome and angelic that she could not dare to take her eyes off him even though he really wanted to. “Eden!” He called again, drawing her back to reality. “I… I am sorry, I…” She tr
Eden hurriedly took her bath and rushed out of the bathroom, wrapping herself with a towel. She made towards door to lock it incase her husband tried to come in. Just as she was about to hold the lock, the door suddenly opened. Eden was taken aback as she quickly pulled the towel to herself. A gasp escaped her lips as she took few steps backward.“I am very sorry if I startled you” Lucian spoke, he realized he had scared her and he quickly apologized to calm her down. She sighed in relief as she blushed. Him seeing her in a towel made her blush so hard.She hurriedly dashed to the bathroom with her clothes to dress up. Few minutes after, she walked out of the bathroom but avoided his gaze as she was so shy and did not look him in the face. He however noticed it and smiled, without uttering a word. Together, they went of the room and headed outside quickly, to the elders' quarters. A meeting has been made on behalf of her.“We have to make them think we are indeed lovers so….we have t
“They are on their way to the elders' quarters” Maya announced to her mother as she walked in. Her mother was mixing a cup of tea that she was about to consume in the living room when her daughter suddenly burst in.“Oh my!” Maya's mother held her chest. The last thing she had expected was to see Maya at that very time. She had not even expected to see anyone but there she was. Her heels clanking on the floor, she walked to a chair and sat. She was exhausted although several thoughts still ran through my mind. Was Lucian going to jilt her? No, he dared not. The love between them both was quite strong and he would not even dare to do such. “Who?” Her mother questioned, rolling her eyes. She had managed to have her heart back to normal. She was surprised. “I have always told you to say whatever is in your mind. Be specific!” “Come on, mother! I hate you so much!” She yelled angrily. She sighed and bent her head. Maya's mother was quiet as she stared at Maya in shock and surprise. Wha
Maya picked up her mobile phone as it rang. She looked up at her mother and her mother looked at her as well. She was indeed surprised and so was the mother who did not know who was on the call with her. “Who is it?” Maya's mother questioned, as her daughter kept staring at her phone. “It’s….. It’s Lucian” She informed.“Come on, pick it up. Why are you still stating at it?” Her mother questioned.Maya had always been the one to rush to pick up Lucian's call but now, she was staring at the phone not uttering a word. Just like she had been pinched, she hurriedly pick up the call and placed it to her ear. “Hey…” A smile formed on her face but then, it suddenly disappeared. Her mother could not help but notice her countenance. She knew she was not happy. As soon as Maya dropped the call, her mother. Held her hands. “The elders” She closed her eyes as she wanted to be as calm as possible. “Lucian and Eden had gone to the elders today but unfortunately, they asked them to return and Ex
It felt like yesterday when her parents had died. Time flew so quickly. In a twinkle of an eye, twelve days was already up. Eden sighed as she took a final glance at herself in the mirror. She was satisfied by the look she saw but she was scared. Again, Lucian had gone out to make an important call and although she tried to take her mind off it. She could not under stand why he had always home out each time he was to make a call. Was he hiding something from her? Well, it was his personal business and nothing more. Whatever he did was none of her concern. She had a lot to deal with including her love for him. Eden had called Maya few minutes ago and she wondered why Maya had not been there. She had been trying to get to her for days but her reaction had been a turn off. Eden had tried to visit her to know what is wrong but each time she got there, Maya's mother alys told her Maya had gone out or perhaps had gone for something important. Had she offended Maya? She just could not und
Shock was an understatement of how Maya felt. Her face transformed into a ball of frown. She was so upset and walked out immediately. Eden loosened herself from Lucian's grip as she wondered what had gone wrong. What was wrong with her friend? Lucian shook his head what he had gotten himself into. He knew how much he would have to convince Maya that it was not what she was thinking. “Excuse me” Eden said and tried to run after Maya but Lucian was quick to hild her again. “Be calm” He looked her straight in the eyes. Maya was just being selfish and he knew that. She had initiated the whole plan. Why then was she acting that way? “My friend… Maya, she……” Eden tried to talk but no word came out of her mouth. She stuttered as she was worried. “Nothing is wrong. Be calm.i will go after her instead. Right now, you do not need to stress yourself, okay?”Eden nodded and silently prayed for Maya to listen to Lucian. She just did not realize why Maya was so angry. She stormed out of anger
Lucian walked back in. His facial expression was bland. As soon as he walked in, Eden raised her head quickly, hoping to hear a positive result. She looked up at him, waiting for a befitting response but he kept mute as he walked towards her. Eden constantly looked at the door hoping it would open but to her uttermost dismay, the door didn’t open. She wanted to walk even further as she believed Lucian was not able to convince her. Lucian was quick to hold her back. Eden tried to release herself from his grip but she could not. He was holding her tightly. She tried to break herself free from him again but he was not willing to let her go. Just then, the door flung open. Eden gasped as she had not expected what she saw. She looked at Lucian and he smiled at her. She smiled back at him as she embraced him again. She was so happy that she didn’t even think straight of what had just happened. Trying so hard, Maya hid her anger. Maya had walked in with a smile on her face. She crossed h
A pleasing smile formed on Maya's face as she turned to look at Eden. Maya hurriedly walked towards Eden to grab her like she was going to fall down. She looked so weak and pale. Lucian sighed in relief as he turned his back to them. If Maya had walked in a minute earlier, she would have seem them both and it would have been so terrible. “Are you fine?” Maya questioned, stretching her hand to Eden as an aid. Eden sighed as she was exhausted. All she wanted to do was go home and rest that very minute. The day's activity had taken it’s all on her. She really missed her parents. Right in the middle of the darkness, Lucian's gaze landed on a piercing eyes that was looking at him. The owner of the eyes had the face covered as well as every other part of the body. Only the eyes were bare. He tried to check who it was but the thick darkness kept it away from him. “Who are you?” He questioned, immediately becoming oblivious to whatever was happening with Maya and Eden. Just as he was abou