SIN“What were you discussing with that…” Adrina trailed off, wrinkling her nose. She frowned whilst staring at Emma, who was still in the spot I left her.She had the same look on her face as Adrina and I doubt if they were both in the same place, a fight, or maybe a showdown would ensue.Adrina was never one to back down, and Emma, too.“It's none of your business,” I said, attempting to leave, but she intercepted me.“It is. If you liked it or not, I'm still your freaking mate and not some nameless human from nowhere.” She gritted her teeth, then pointed to her neck to show me the fading mark.“What do you want, Adrina? You know we can't be together because of the prophecy, and you promised to move on.” I kneaded my temple as a headache began to form.“I did?” She asked, furrowing her brows. “I must be delusional to have promised you that.” She added with an eye roll.“You promised and swore. It is sealed, and you coming back to me means you are breaking it.”“Seeing as the bond mar
ARTEMISIA“The end,” I mumbled, rolling on the vast bed as the rolling credit came on the screen. I shut the laptop I had been watching a film on and gazed towards the white ceiling.“What next?” I asked myself. I stretched forth my hand towards a paper I had listed what to do for the weekend that was sitting on the nightstand.“Watch the night sky,” I mumbled.I hopped out of bed, darted to the closed window, opened it, and lifted my face towards the sky.It was very much the same these past weeks. Cloudless, full moon with a lot of stars decorating it.I enjoyed staring out of the window whilst letting the wind caress my face.But tonight, I wanted to do something different. Maybe something quite dangerous, as Sin would term it.Sin.Five days ago, he left home. Not only him, but he had assembled some werewolves of higher ranks to go hunting.I attempted to talk him out of going because the word hunting frightened me.He said it was for the benefit of the recruits. So they would adap
ARTEMISIAI rolled on the bed, not wanting to stand up because of the warmth. I had no choice but to, as the urgent need to use the toilet.I leapt out of bed as I couldn't hold it any longer. Luckily, I got to the toilet in time before I could embarrass myself.Whilst rubbing my tummy that felt bloated before, I let out a relieved sigh.I trudged to the mirror, glancing into it. It was a habit I had developed since I realized what the mark on my neck meant.Grinning, I caressed it.It still glowed and not fading as I had imagined. I was told if it began fading; it meant either my mate was forgetting about me or he had rejected me without my notice.Yet, I had to agree to the rejection as I was told for it to fade away completely.I breathed out as my mind drifted to Sin. I wondered what he was doing at the moment. Maybe he was thinking about me as I was.But I doubt it.I missed him, even though I wouldn't admit it in his presence. I missed having him around. Broody or not, he had gro
SIN“This isn't you,” She said, stumbling towards me. She shook her head, blinking several times.“Who were you entertaining dressing like this?” My eyes narrowed, scowling.“No one.” She mumbled, grinning.“Why do you look so much like my darling, Sin?” She asked, poking my chest.Glancing around the room for the first time since I stepped inside, I noticed the atmosphere was different. It seemed I was in a clubhouse, rather than the room I had spent most of my teenage years in.The sofa that was in the middle of the room was now at the side, close to the window. Disco light flickered from the lamp which stood on the nightstand, creating a naughty setting.Where had she got it from?Although it was the same on the outside, I had heard the seductive music and her giggling. I had waited for a few more seconds whilst I thought she was with a man in the house. I trusted her. Yet, she might have planned on how to betray me whilst away.It wasn't the first time women pulled out such a trick
ARTEMISIA“Hello, Queenie.”Laurent smirked as I ran into him in the hallway.I rolled my eyes at the sarcasm dripping in his voice. It was his usual way of referring to me. At least it was better than him staring at me like I had fallen off from somewhere and tagging me Sin's Queen rather than my given name.He had said I was too inexperienced to be a queen to him. When he said inexperienced, he meant, I wouldn't be able to handle the supernatural world as time went on. That I would flee in no time.He said so in front of Sin, which had ticked him off.I wasn't bothered. It would not be the first time Laurent was making snide remarks about me.Ignoring him was the best I could do, and I realized doing so also made him furious. But then, whether he was furious or not, I didn't care about his feelings.Swiftly, he gripped my hand before I could round the corner.I gasped as he yanked me, “Let go of me!”“Stop acting as if you are a mighty human because you happened to be Sin's mate.”“W
SINI drew in a deep breath and let it out. Despite that, my thoughts were muddled.I stiffened as I felt Artemisia's hand on my shoulder.“What is going on?”I heard the concern in her voice, and I didn't need to turn to know how the expression on her face would be. She tends to crease her brows and chew her button lip whenever she was worried.How should I explain it to her, and where was I going to start from? I mused.Perhaps I needed to clear my thoughts first to make her understand what was going on with me. Because explaining some things to her could be quite difficult sometimes, before and after telling her about my situation, she was going to bombard me with questions. I need to be prepared for that.Yet, it doesn't matter if I told her later or not. I was certain she would get to know, and it might be a bit too late.“Why would anyone want you dead? I mean, Laurent is your brother. He should not say things like that.” She mumbled, caressing my back.So naïve, just like how my
“Sister dearest.” Emma grinned as I passed by her in the hall.“Emma,” I mumbled, ignoring the scorn in her voice. We weren't still talking to each other like before since the event that happened back in her room.I was fine with it, as I didn't need to hear her constantly talk about my husband.“It's a surprise to see you quite cheerful this morning. I mean, you are always grumpy.” She mumbled, scrunching up her face.I rolled my eyes at her assertion; I wasn't always grumpy. I guessed it was when Sin and I often fought with each other. She was talking about. I usually look furious and took it out on others.But ever since we sorted our difference, everything seemed better. Although not better, as there were times he lost his cool.I know it wasn't his intention to hurt me. And I wished I could help him deal with his raging emotion. But it was better to leave an enraged Sin alone than get in the way, which might seem risky, as he frequently goes overboard.“Well, I noticed you aren't
ARTEMISIAI frowned as Emma giggled at whatever Adrina was saying.Since when did Emma and Adrina become close?Well, Emma was more social than I was, but I had my share of friends I moved around with as well. So, I didn't mind not being that social.However, it was weird seeing my little sister with the witch vibing as if they were old-time pals.“It's so odd she's getting along with her.” Julie grimaced, voicing out my thoughts.I nodded. The fact that some days ago, they were almost at each other's throats was what made it odder.Anyone Emma made as an enemy on the first day, she never gets together with them, whether they changed or not.They'd be her foe for life.Even Adrina, the first time I had seen her at the reception, didn't look like the person that was enthusiastic about keeping anyone as a friend. Or maybe she was not just interested in me.She had immediately loathed me. But, I believe it was because of Sin.As if she knew we were talking about her, Adrina nudged Emma. B