Chapter 3
Jacob’s POV
“Oh, yes! Ohh!”
I groaned, closing my eyes as I thrust in and out of Monica’s wetness. She is one of the she-wolf call-girls of my pack who became my prey tonight.
Despite having sex right now, my mind can only think of my mate as if its the only thing I could place my mind into. I can’t forget her face. Her scent. Her smile. And all day, I had a boner from those simple thoughts. My mate…
Imagining her face as I pleasure her, as she reach heaven for me. Her scent lingering everywhere while she’s inside my arms, her smile turning into a pleading expression, asking for more. Those thoughts fucked me up all day, leaving me distracted.
Leaning in, I grabbed Monica’s blonde hair as I moved fast and deep inside her. My mate is driving me crazy. I’ve been having these sexual urges for weeks now, and I know I will find her this year.
Upon seeing her, my wolf immediately stumbled, wiggling its tail from excitement and I’ve been fighting over him for control. And fuck, my wolf’s heat can’t seem to cease!
“Ohh! I’m close!” Monica said in a long moan.
My thoughts snapped and brought me back to reality. I can feel I’m close as well, but this is not satisfying at all! Something is missing, and physical pleasure is not enough!
Planning to just get this done, I grabbed Monica onto her waist and slammed myself harder, my own meeting with hers.
She let out a long erotic moan as she reached her climax. A low growl escaped my throat, its not enough.
Unsatisfied, I lay on my bed, letting my nakedness in sight. Closing my eyes, all I can see is her. My mate’s face kept popping up in my head as if that is all my mind has.
“Thank you for picking me for tonight…” Monica said, grazing my chest with her fingers. I looked at her and rolled my eyes, rubbing my hand on my face.
It won’t matter who I pick, its still not enough.
And it fucking frustrates me!
Sighing heavily, I stood up and took my clothes, put them on and headed to the door.
“Leave once you’re dressed.” I said, not turning my head back to her as I slammed the door and went to my office.
Brent, my Beta, is in the room as I arrived.
“I thought you won’t scratch your itching urges, Jake.” Brent said without taking his eyes off the paper he was working on. What is he even doing here at this hour?
“Why are you here?” I slumped on a couch, resting my head on the soft chair.
He didn’t answer, instead he insert the papers he needed into an envelope and walked to the other couch in front of me.
“Don’t change the subject.” he said in a grim voice. My beta is not the playful type, he is just a serious stone statue in a human flesh.
I groaned and closed my eyes. “There was no subject to change. Why are you here?”
I bet those papers he took are just a ploy. This guy might look like an emotionless prick but he can be nosy especially on my accord.
“You went to see your mate, Jacob. That was against the rules.”
I knew it.
He came here just to nag me about that.
I hated how beta’s become the balance of a pack. Just like a mother nagging about rightful duties and responsibilities all the time.
“If you were asking if she’s here and if I saw her, yes I did.”
Its not the rules he cared about. I know Brent, we grew up and trained together. I know he wanted to settle everything in right places and finding my Luna, producing heirs, is one of his greatest sought-after task.
Its just how he thinks, anyway.
“Then why did you call for a she-wolf? You’ll meet your mate at the Ball tomorrow, and now that you’ve seen her, the urges won’t be that bad.”
You got it wrong, buddy. It even escalated in a different level.
I scoffed, deciding to ignore him and his nosiness.
And Brent being himself, ignored the hint that I don’t want to talk about this.
“I saw how you fought the sexual hyperactive urges these past weeks. You denied the company of women, not letting the thirst be at ease. So why just now?” he continued to pry.
“Mind your business.” I scowled, my eyes are still closed and I wonder how I can close my ears so I won’t have this conversation with him. “Leave. I have work to do.”
“Unless…” Brent paused and I opened my eyes, stared at the ceiling, waiting for his conclusive ideas. “You don’t want her.” it was not a question but a statement.
Groaning, I looked at him. My expression went dark and grim. I did not said a word and let my eyes send him a message that I wanted some space.
“You know you can’t reject her, Jake. No one can deny the mate bond, you won’t win against your fate. Whatever it is you seen in her shadow, its impossible to outrun it. If this is about what your brother said-”
Maybe I’ve become easy with my Beta. He never know when to stop being nosy.
“Shut up.” I said with a commanding voice, almost in a growl. “Leave.”
Brent paled as he felt my alpha order ran down to his spine. I don’t want to discuss my mate’s incredibility at the moment, or my brother, and I’m losing my patience with his insensitive behavior.
Brent cleared his throat and bow his head slightly. “Yes, Alpha.” then he left in silence.
Sighing, I closed my eyes again. My mate’s face flashing in an instant, then my brother’s smirking face flashed next. I don’t want to think of them at the same time because my mind is already clouded with just one of them.
I know I can’t choose when it comes to this mate thing. No matter how I try to, I know I will succumb to its pull but for now I needed to see how weak my mate is.
How far can you handle me, mate?
Lucianna’s POV
Oh, refreshing!
I just had a morning shower when soft knocks came from the door. When I opened it, there was food waiting and my stomach rumbled. I didn’t had enough food last night! I’m a heavy eater and what they served last night seems under a dietary schedule. If only they knew that fat is my enemy, they might gave me more. No matter how many food I eat, I don’t seem to gain weight.
Feeling excited with my meal, I pushed the food cart inside my room and positioned myself, ready to dig in.
Riiiing!
Argh! Who is this calling right before I have my bite?!
“Hello?” I mumbled through my phone and grabbed a mouthful of food, stomping my mouth with it.
“Hi, Luce! How is Shadow pack treating you?” a cheery sweet voice said on the other line.
“Mom!”
I don’t have a mom, I’m an orphan but the caller is Gamma Sol’s wife. Remember when I said that Gamma Sol kept looking out for my welfare since my parents’ death? His wife treated me well, too, and she even told me to call her ‘mom’.
She is a kind person with an everlasting love towards orphan like I am. I often visit her even though I’m of age and I found a comfort zone with their family, different but still enough for someone like me.
“It’s awesome here! I will meet my mate tonight!” I said in a high pitched voice and she giggled with me.
“Don’t forget to tell me the glory details!”
I swallowed some of the food I chew before answering her. “I will, Mom! I can’t wait for night to come and ahhh, I can’t believe I’m already meeting him!”
She giggled on the other line. “Okay, sweety. I won’t disturb your preparations now. Don’t forget to not be brusque to your mate, hmm? You always scare the boys in this pack, don’t scare your mate away.” She laughed and I pouted.
“I won’t! I will only show him that I will be the perfect wife for him!”
“Attagirl. Okay, I’ll hang up now.”
“Bye!”
I might not know how to be prim and proper or more ladylike but I will try my best!
Chapter Eighty-SixLucianna’s POVThe breather reached a whole night and I found Ashira and Aiden at our kitchen when I woke up the next morning. Jacob was still sleeping and I must’ve looked like shit because when they saw me, Ashira’s face was masked with worry.“Good morning,” I greeted and gave them a small smile. I head to the counter and sat at a stool.Ashira went to my side and pulled me for a side hug. “Hey,” she said, her tone comforting and she didn’t need to add another word. I knew what she wanted to say. “I made breakfast.”“Thanks. Sorry, I overslept.” Less sleep and more crying actually. Ashira rubbed my arm before letting me go. “Where’s Quillon?”“He stayed at the room,” Ash sighed. “He didn’t stop persuading us last night. He really wanted to help, Luce. I’m sorry.” I could tell that her apology was sincere.Aiden huffed but didn’t say a thing, he just sip on his cup of coffee.I smiled. “Hey, It’s alright. I understand. I really do.”“If there was another way, I pr
Lucianna’s POVI never thought I’d smell it in the air. It was a bit of sweet and woody, mixed with a hint of bitter bits. Hope.It was too soon to conclude but the moment all of us settled inside Jacob’s office, I knew something has changed. It wasn’t just the atmosphere, it wasn’t just the air or our aura’s. Its something I couldn’t explain.“Okay, baby, anytime you’re ready…” Ashira said again in a comforting voice but I know how she feels as hopeful as I was. Though hers were blended with a bit of concern and I understand why. Quillon is still a kid, despite his advanced state of development and power.Quillon looked at us one by one. His innocent eyes made me feel guilty for having him shoulder such a huge responsibility. If only Fhoxia’s time wasn’t up before she got something that might help then I wouldn’t had to ask Quillon for help.“She told me that she discovered me but she didn’t explain what she meant with that,” he paused and pursed his lips. “I think she meant she foun
Lucianna's POV“Fhoxia,” I called when we are all gathered in front of the messenger. “This is Quillon, you understand each other, right?”As if I understand that Fhoxia would not respond, I looked at Quillon and wait for what he has heard. Not just me, but everyone of us.“She says ‘the time is near’,” Quillon said, looking straight at Fhoxia. “Her task in this realm has ended but she couldn’t leave until she got to help. That is why she can no longer speak and why she was starting to join the wind.”The tears couldn’t stop itself from forming into my eyes. So that is why Fhoxia hasn’t responded to any of us. This is the reason and she stays just to help us.“Did she find out anything to help?” Jacob asked. All of us are stunned with what Quillon said but Jacob recovered first. “Any cure?”Quillon was patiently waiting for what Fhoxia has answered. The silence made my head swirl in thoughts, mixed emotions and ideas. But from it all, the silent prayer I did in the back of my head sho
Lucianna’s POV“Why proceed with it, then?” Aiden asked, wincing a bit from the heaviness of his words. I just told them about the Shadow eye and the curse of it because of a mishap that the first born didn’t inherit the gift.“Aiden! You can't tell a mother to get rid of her pup.” Ashira answered, agitated on my behalf. Aiden looked at me with apologizing gaze but the way his jaw clenched tells me his vote is just the same as Roscoe’s.“I actually tried to.” the sigh that came out of my lips was cold as memories came rushing.“Ohmy! Luce!” my friend's eyes were wide from shock, covering her mouth and tears forming on her eyes.My smile has shame lingering on it. This is a new emotion on my part. I always thought that I haven't done anything wrong when I decided to went with Roscoe on that cave. Maybe its because this is the first time I talked about it with a person of a same gender. Plus, Ash is a mother now so she can relate more than I could imagine how horrible what I did. I su
Lucianna’s POVRoscoe came and as soon as he get off his car, we exchanged a look that lasts for almost a minute. There was a lot in our eye language and it’s more like him saying ‘I told you so,’ and mine were ‘We’re in this situation so fucking try and talk with your mate’s body’. I saw his shoulder sagged as he sighed but headed to where Fhoxia was as if he read my mind.I really hope Roscoe can get something, anything, from Fhoxia. He does before, he still felt the bond between him and his mate’s body that the messenger borrowed. So I hoped, keep on hoping, there’s nothing I could do anyway.“He’s been there for how long?” Harley asked behind me.Time has reached a spot on top of my list that I prioritized to forget, so I just shrugged Harley’s question. Now watching Roscoe has made me feel dreaded in the guts so I decided to head inside and sit on the couch. Harley lingered longer by the porch, watching my brother-in-law like a hawk.I don’t know if I feel excited or anxious with
Lucianna’s POV“She’s creepy.” Harley commented as we drank coffee out at the porch. “How long has she been here?”“One week now.” I sighed. “I keep on asking her why she’s here but she won’t talk. Roscoe won’t be here until later this evening but he told me over the phone that Fhoxia didn’t reached out to him either.”“It means this messenger has no message to deliver? So, what, just being nosy?”I scoffed. “Bite me, I don’t know either.”“And Roscoe will be here? Jacob finally permitted his return?”Jacob gave a temporary ban for Roscoe after what happened in the cave. My mate hated the idea that his brother kept on deciding things for him.“Yeah, he only agreed this morning. He didn’t want to, I just convinced him since Roscoe might be the one Fhoxia could talk to or something.”“And that is why?”I sighed and nudged my mug at the messenger’s direction . “That body was borrowed from a dead woman. The dead woman was Roscoe’s mate.” Harley’s jaw dropped and before he could pry more,