"I despise you as much as I love you," Raphael confessed to Winter, his voice laced with bitterness and tenderness all at once. "This connection between us is both a blessing and a curse. It torments us both. Don't you think?" Winter asked him. "That's what I regret. I could not kill you that night because you are my mate," Raphael affirmed. He approached her in a blink of an eye and gripped her throat. "Winter, why are you the daughter of my enemy?" Raphael growled, his head ducked to bury in her neck. He kissed her followed by a lick, which made Winter's knees go weak. "Shall we mate?" Raphael murmured, his breath caressing her ear, igniting a sensual response within Winter. The conflict between their hatred and desire blurred as the allure of their fate became undeniable. ~~~~~~~ Winter, the Princess of the Uriel Kingdom, had endured a lifetime of torment and lacked the love she deserved. However, her life took an unexpected turn when she discovered Raphael Kingston as her mate on her 18th birthday. She hoped that this newfound connection would bring an end to her suffering, but fate had other plans. Raphael, the lone survivor of his pack, had always sought vengeance against the King and his daughter. However, his purpose faltered when he realized Winter was his destined mate. The battle between his hatred and love for her led him to imprison Winter, torn between the desire to protect her and the weight of his animosity. Thus, began a tale of Hate to Love!
Lihat lebih banyak"Shantaaaaaaaalllllll!!!!!!"
"Putcha!"
Isang malakas na halakhak ang pinakawalan ko nang marinig ang kalabog ng katawan nya sa sahig. Dali-dali akong gumapang sa gilid ng kama nya at sinilip sya, pabangon na sya at nang tuluyan na syang maka-upo ay mas lalong lumakas ang tawa ko nang makita ang hitsura nya.
Sabog ang kulay uling nyang buhok at nagkalat ang mga hibla nito sa mukha nya, may dumikit pa sa pisngi nya dahil sa panis na laway na syang mas ikinatawa ko. Hanggang sa ibaba siguro ng bahay nila ay maririnig ang pagtawa ko habang nakahawak ako sa tiyan ko at tuluyang napahiga sa kama nya.
Dahil sa sobrang pagtawa ko ay hindi ko namalayan na nakatayo na pala sya at hindi ko na sya nagawang ilagan pa nang simulan nya akong dambahin at takpan ng unan sa mukha habang sinasabing papatayin nya ako. Tumawa lang ako habang pilit na nilalabanan ang kamay nya na matakpan ng tuluyan ng unan ang mukha ko.
"Hahaha! Ano? Papatayin mo ako? Hindi mo ako agad mapapatay, masamang damo tayo, remember?" I said while smirking.
Kumunot ang mga noo nya bago binitawan ang unan at ibinato yon sa mukha ko. Tumayo sya at masama ang tingin nang humarap sya sa akin habang sinusuklay ang buhok nya gamit ang mga daliri nya.
"Sira ulo ka talaga, 'no? Ang galing mong mang-istorbo, ang aga-aga pa."
Sa sinabi nya ay tumaas ang kilay ko at bumangon saka binunot ang cellphone ko mula sa bulsa ng suot kong high waist shorts at ipinakita sa kanya ang oras.
"Anong maaga, diyan? Alas onse y medya na po, señorita Tala."
Masamang tingin ang ipinukol nya sa akin. "Sabi ng huwag mo akong tatawagin na Tala eh. Si lola Cariña lang ang tatawag sa akin nyan."
"Tsk. Anong si lola Cariña lang? Neknek mo, Shantalla Carin Alvuero. Ayaw mo lang kasi parang matanda, pero maganda naman ang Tala. Bituin ang ibig sabihin non."
"Basta, ayoko. Tumayo ka na nga diyan nang makapagligpit na ako. Dali!"
Akmang hihilain nya ako paalis sa kama nya kaya mabilis na lumundag ako at pinanood sya nang sinimulan nyang ayusin ang pinaghigaan nya habang nakakunot ang noo. Pigil ko ang pagtawa ko dahil alam kong hindi naman ang pag-gising ko sa kanya ang dahilan ng pagkunot ng noo nya.
I called her by her nickname, Tala, at ayaw na ayaw nyang tinatawag sya sa pangalan nyang iyon dahil parang pang matanda raw. Well, si lola Cariña kasi ay gusto syang pangalanang Sinagtala noon kung hindi lang umayaw si tita Lucil dahil nga nasa Z generation na kami at ganon pa ang magiging pangalan nya.
Pero dahil mahal din naman ni tita Lucil ang mama nya, ang pangalan na imbes na Shantall lang ay dinagdagan ng Tala kaya naging Shantalla at isununod ang pangalan nya na Carin mula sa pangalan ni lola Cariña.
Nagpipigil ang tawang pinanood ko sya hanggang sa matapos sya at lampasan ako saka dumiretso sa pintuan ng kwarto nya para lumabas. Alam kong sa banyo ang diretso nya para maghilamos kaya naman lumabas na rin ako sa kwarto nya at bumaba sa kusina ng bahay nila dahil alam konh dito rin sya didiretso mamaya.
Si lola Cariña ang inabutan kong naka-upo na sa harap ng hapag kainan habang si tita Lucil naman ay naghahanda pa ng pagkain. Ngumiti ako saka nagpresinta na tulungan na sya na hindi naman nya tinanggihan.
Dahil sa matagal na rin naman kaming magkaibigan ni Shantall ay sanay na sila sa akin at ganun din ang pamilya ko kay Shantall. Masyado kaming feel at home sa bahay ng isa't-isa at walanghiya pa, pero ako talaga madalas ang makikain sa kanila.
Madalas nga ang tanong nya sa akin ay, "Wala ka bang sariling bahay at dito ka sa amin nakikikain? Marami din namang pagkain sa inyo ah."
At ang madalas kong sagot ay, "Meron, pero wala lang. Gusto ko lang talaga dito makigulo sa inyo at ubusin ang mga pagkain ninyo."
Sa mga ganoong pagkakataon, natatawa na lang ang mga magulang namin sa amin at hinahayaan na kami. Sanay na sanay na sila sa pagpipilosopohan at mga kalokohan namin ni Shantall, madalas kasi ay para kaming mga naka-takas sa mental hospital at di mo maintindihan kung paano ba kami mag-isip. Ginagawa namin madalas ang ano mang mapagtripan naming gawin.
Malakas din kaming magmura, animo'y hindi mga babae na syang madalas punahin sa amin ng mga magulang namin. Medyo magaslaw kasi pag kumilos kaming dalawa at hindi ganoon kalambot para sa isang babae, nakikipag-away din kami sa mga lalaki at hindi nagpapatalo.
"Nasaan na ba si Shantall?" tanong ni tita na nakapagpabalik sa akin sa kasalukuyan. "Tanghali na eh. Nagising mo na ba sya, Kyline?"
I smirked. "Tita naman, parang hindi mo pa kami kilala. Malamang opo at nagising ko na. Naghihilamos na nga lang—"
Hindi ko na natuloy ang sasabihin ko dahil nagsalita si lola Cariña at itinuro si Shantall na pababa na sa hagdan. Lumingon ako sa gawi nya at halos mahulog ko na ang hawak kong baso nang makita sya. Mabilis kong pinakalma ang sarili ko lalo na ang puso ko nang maramdaman ko na naman ang bagay na iyon.
Shantall's face was illuminated by the sunlight coming from the window as she descended on the stairs while brushing her hair through her fingers. Ang morena nyang kutis ay nabibigyang pansin na talaga namang hinahangaan ng marami dahil nga sa kutis Pilipina sya, maging ang mahaba nyang buhok na kasing-itim ng uling.
I mentally scolded myself. Masyado na naman syang maganda sa paningin ko gayong kakatapos lang naman nyang maghilamos at nakasuot lang ng pajamas.
Kung ano-ano na naman ang pumapasok sa isip ko.
Umiling ako at iniiwas na lamang ang tingin ko sa kanya saka nagpatuloy sa ginagawa ko. Nang marating na nya ang kusina, hindi pa man sya nakaka-upo ay sermon na agad mula kay lola Cariña ang inabot nya na syempre ay mula pa sa values nila noong 1950's.
Muli akong natawa nang makita ang pag-ngiwi nya sa bawat salita mula kay lola Cariña dahil hindi sya makahirit, lalo na at nandito si tita Lucil. Kinuha ko ang isa pang bowl ng Nilagang Baboy at inilapag yon sa mesa nila na hindi naman kalakihan bago naupo sa tabi nya.
"Yung nahulog ka na nga sa kama kaninang nagising ka tapos napagalitan ka pa. Saklap naman ata ng araw mo?" biro ko sa kanya.
Impit na sigaw ang pinakawalan ko nang bigla na lang nyang kurutin ang hita ko sa ilalim ng mesa kaya hindi nakikita nina tita at lola Cariña.
"Manahimik ka kung ayaw mong mapaaga ang pagkikita ninyo ni Satanas." she whispered.
Kinagat ko ang labi ko dahil naiiyak na ako sa kurot nya, matapos ang ilang segundo ay binitawan nya na rin ang hita ko at kitang-kita ko ang pulang marka na naiwan doon. I mumbled a curse.
Inilapag ni tita ang huling bowl ng Nilaga bago kami nagsimulang kumain. At dahil nga walanghiya ako, sige lang ako sa pagkain lalo na at masarap magluto ng Nilaga si tita Lucil. Pumangalawa pa nga ako na syang naging dahilan para samaan na naman ako ng tingin ni Shantall. Halos ako lang din kasi ang naka-ubos sa ulam na pinagsasaluhan naming dalawa.
"Gago talaga." bulong nya bago uminom ng tubig habang ako ay puno pa ng pagkain ang bibig.
Tapos ng kumain si lola Cariña dahil hindi naman sya pwedeng kumain ng maraming kanin, si tita naman ay patapos pa lang din. Humarap sa amin si lola at tinanong kami para sa plano namin ngayong araw. Nilunok ko muna ang kinakain ko bago sumagot.
"Mamimili na po sana kami ng mga gamit sa school. Kaso dahil hindi na naman agad nagising si Shantall, hahapunin na naman kami." sagot ko.
And because it's lola Cariña, "Bakit ba naman kasi hindi ka agad nagising, Tala? Alam mo naman palang aalis kayo, hindi ka agad magising. Naku, kayo talagang mga kabataan ngayon, oh. Noong kapanahunan namin, hindi pwede ang ganyan. Kung anong oras ang pinag-usapan ay iyon ang oras na darating ka. Masyado naming pinapahalagahan ang mga salita noon at pangako, samantalang kayo ngayon ay parang wala na lang—"
Sa buong oras na nagsesermon si lola ay natatawa na lang kaming pareho ni tita Lucil sa kalagayan ng anak nya na hindi na naman naka-imik. Si Shantall naman ay napapakamot na lang sa ulo at walang nagawa kundi ang hintayin matapos si lola sa sermon session nya.
Nang paakyat na kami sa hagdan ay pabiro nyang sinuntok ang braso ko.
"Sira ulo ka talaga kahit kailan. Ayan tuloy, nasermonan pa ako." reklamo nya habang paakyat kaming dalawa sa kwarto nya.
"Kasalanan ko ba kung totoo yung sinabi ko? Tsk. Puyat-puyat pa kasi kaka-chat sa crush mong di ka naman crinushback."
Huminto sya para harapin ako. "Hoy, malapit na akong i-crushback. Ikaw ba? Kailan ba malalaman ni Nampong mo na asawa mo aya?"
My brows creased. "Nampong? Sinong Nampong?"
"Nampong. Yung sinasabi mong asawa mo sa BTS."
Nang makuha ko ang ibig nyang sabihin ay pabiro ko syang itinulak. "Gago, anong Nampong? Walang Nampong sa BTS. Namjoon, hindi Nampong. NAM-JOON."
She scoffed. "Basta, ewan. Paki-ko ba sa BTS mo na yan."
Umakyat na syang muli habang ako naman ay sumunod. Bilang magkaibigan ay hindi naman mawawala ang mga pagkakaiba naming dalawa na syang madalas maging dahilan kung bakit kami nag-aaway kung minsan.
Isa na sa mga pagkakaiba namin ay ang music taste namin. Ako ay mahilig sa Kpop at Western Music, habang sya naman ay OPM ang madalas pakinggan at kakaunti lang din ang Foreign Artist na gusto nya. Sa tuwing nagfa-fan girl nga ako ay umiiling na lang sya at iniisip na nababaliw na naman ako.
Pumasok kami sa kwarto nya at agad akong naupo sa kama nya saka sya tiningnan habang nagsimula syang kalikutin na naman ang cellphone nya.
"So, anong oras mo balak na umalis? Mamaya gabihin na naman tayo, siguradong maraming namimili ng gamit ngayon dahil apat na araw na lang at pasukan na." I said.
Without looking at me, she replied, "Mamaya mga three pm."
"Tsk. Gagabihin nga talaga tayo nyan. Bat di pa tayo gumayak ngayon?"
Ini-angat nya ang tingin nya at tiningnan ako na para bang nasisiraan na ako ng bait. "Sira ka ba? Ang init kaya."
"Eh kaysa naman gabihin tayo." sagot ko. "Saka may aircon naman sa National Book Store, ah? Kaya di mainit. Sige na, gayak na tayo, para maaga rin tayong maka-uwi. Parang tanga eh, tapos ang haba-haba ng pila sa sakayan, para pa tayong mga sardinas kung ipagsiksikan ng caller."
Pinaikot nya ang mga mata nya at inis na sumang-ayon na lang sa akin. Bumungisngis ako dahil alam kong hindi naman nya ako matitiis at ayaw nya rin kapag ginagabi kami dahil masyadong siksikan sa sakayan ng jeep.
Masigla akong tumayo sa kama nya at nagpaalam na uuwi na rin para maligo at magbihis. Ilang bahay lang naman ang pagitan ng layo ng bahay namin sa isa't-isa kaya hindi ganoon kalayo ang lalakarin ko.
Pagbaba ko sa sala ay nanonood si lola Cariña ng pabirito nyang afternoon show na Eat Bulaga habang si tita Lucil naman ay nakaharap sa computer at inaasikaso ang trabaho nya.
Teacher kasi sya at malapit na ang pasukan kaya malamang ay tambak na sya sa gawain lalo na at high school teacher sya. Nagpaalam ako sa kanilang dalawa at sinabi ang lakad namin ni Shantall ngayon na tinanguan lang nila.
Nang makalabas ako sa bahay nila ay bigla na lamang nagdilim ang paningin ko dahilan para mapahawak ako sa gate nila bilang suporta para hindi ako tumumba. Napapikit ako ng mariin nang may marinig na kung anong masakit sa tenga habang ang ulo ko ay parang hindi ko na maramdaman at blanco na.
It lasted for a few seconds bago bumalik ang lahat sa normal. Kumurap ako ng ilang beses at umiling bago dahan-dahang naglakad pauwi. Simula noong nakaraang taon ay nagsimula na akong makaramdam ng mga ganoong bagay saka matinding pananakit ng ulo kahit wala namang posibleng dahilan para sumakit ng matindi ang ulo ko. Minsan nga ay dumudugo rin ang ilong ko nang biglaan.
Hinahayaan ko na lamang at hindi sinasabi sa kanila dahil iniisip ko na baka minsan, stress lang ako o hindi kaya ay dahil sa pabago-bagong panahon.
I sighed and resumed walking, looking forward for our agenda today that will surely be another bonding for us. Not knowing that sooner, our friendship will start to turn into turmoil.
Winter was missing and no one knew where she went and Raphael couldn't remember anything about what might have transpired in the last two days. But Raphael had a feeling that they had not mated yet, so what happened?"Are you sure she was here?" Raphael asked as he tried to sense Winter's scent but due to over-exhaustion after his rut, he was too weak to use his powers."Come on, Raphael, I just got her piece of clothing and Hector confirmed it himself" Nathan proclaimed as he waved the piece of cloth he had in his hand. Raphael closed his eyes and inhaled and exhaled deeply. He felt his mind was about to explode due to anger but he decided to deal with Hector later. His first priority was to find Winter. Hector could sense Raphael's anger but he knew it was not the time and said, "Nathan and I have looked almost everywhere. Now, can you please try to remember where she could have gone? Because there is no way she would escape this place."Raphael glared at Hector and thought that
Two days later, Hector and Nathan came to the summer palace to check on Raphael. It was supposed to be the day on which his rut would be over. However, as soon as they stepped into the chamber, they were shocked to see the sight. The entire chamber's condition was upside down. They witnessed such a sight for the first time. Raphael had undergone a rut many times, but such kind of destruction he never did. "Wait! Whose clothes are these?" Nathan looked at the torn pieces of dress on the floor left to the fireplace. Hector immediately recognized them since that was the dress that Winter had worn the day he dropped her in the summer palace. Nathan then realized he hadn't seen Winter for two days in the main palace. He was so busy in the kingdom's work in Raphael's absence that he didn't bother to find her whereabouts. "Is it of Winter?" Nathan asked and glanced at Hector. "I think so. Where is Raphael? We need to find him first," Hector asserted and he rushed out of the chamber. Nat
Raphael smirked to see Winter, he licked his lips and with a lightning speed he approached her. Winter's breath hitched when Raphael held her close, his eyes looked deep blood red. He inhaled her scent, his lips brushing the smooth, delicate skin of her neck. Winter's breath hitched under his firm grip and whispered, "Raphael." Even her voice was something that heightened his primal urges. He was ready to mate with Winter, forgetting everything he felt for her. "Your scent drives me crazy every time you come close to me. You have no idea how I control myself and today I'm going to claim every inch of your body," Raphael said as he suckled on her neck. His hand moved down to her hip and then the thigh when Winter asked him to stop. "Don't do this. What's wrong with you? You hate me," Winter stated. She was still unable to understand what Raphael was undergoing. His lips on her neck felt weird to him. It seemed he was hungry for her. But why? Winter attempted to push him away, but
Winter was a bit surprised by Hector's sudden request. Even though she missed Raphael’s presence around her, she was happy that she had not had to face his cold face and harsh words. However, Hector wanted her to go to the summer palace and serve Raphael.“My Lord, Is this an order of His Majesty?” Winter questioned.“Of course, it is the King's order. Now, let's not waste time anymore. His Majesty has a lot of things to handle,” Hector pronounced. Winter didn’t notice the mischievous grin across Hector's lips."I would like to pack my things," Winter politely requested. "Do it quickly," Hector asserted. She bowed to Hector and went to the servant’s quarter. While packing two pair of clothes and other valuables, she wondered why Raphael suddenly wanted to see her. She made the knot on the cloth bag and went back to Hector.Hector couldn’t help but feel excited about his plan. He thought that since the King disliked Winter so much, he should plan a sweet reunion for Raphael with he
Hector gritted his teeth in anger when Raphael suddenly asked him to leave. It was Raphael, who asked him to find out about the rumors in the palace. And when he gathered the information, Raphael asked him to leave. Hector entered the main palace and headed to the royal garden to calm himself down. The place with greenery, where he would always find solace from his work. “Why is Raphael like this!? Damn him!” Hector cursed and punched the tree in front of him. Because of his werewolf strength, the tree got shaken from stem to the top and the leaves fell off its branches. “Easy, Hector. You are committing a sin by cursing the king!” Nathan appeared out of nowhere. Hector jumped in fright at his sudden appearance, “What the hell? Why are you here?” he asked in a fury. “I have been here for the last two hours.” Nathan told Hector, “But you were the one who arrived here abruptly and started cursing at our almighty king. You are even angry at me for no reason.”Hector rolled his eyes
Winter was seated on the patio of the garden, looking at the seasonal flowers, which had bloomed after many days of watering. Her eyes were misty after she heard how the maids and servants were gossiping about how she sold her body to Raphael to keep herself alive. Winter looked at her forearms and saw the deep scar, which had not disappeared despite a long time. It was a scar that appeared after her father beat her until she turned unconscious. Even as the princess, her life was worse than a slave. But right now, she was a maid and was being treated a lot better. Though, sometimes she would feel that Raphael's mistreatment toward her was unjustifiable but at least, unlike her father, Raphael would show his caring side toward her. "Where's the King?" Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted with Hector's question and she tilted her head to check on. Promptly, she stood up from her plac and bowed to him. "His Majesty didn't tell me. He left in anger," Winter informed him. "Hmm." He
Winter finished cleaning and doing the other chores she was tasked with before Raphael arrived from the court. She glanced at him with her doe eyes, holding the duster tightly in her hands while he glared and looked angry. 'Did I do something again?' Winter thought and lowered her eyes. She thought to leave and slowly walked toward him. "If His Majesty needs something, he shall ring the bell," she said and bowed slightly before pivoting on her belle shoes. "Stop!" Raphael said and she again turned to look at him. "I won't be in the palace for a few days," Raphael informed Winter. But he didn't tell her his rut was approaching and he needed to stay away from her, miles away, especially when she was his mate. "Hmm. Is it for work?" Winter queried. "Yes," Raphael lied since that was the plausible response in his eyes. Winter was happy that she would not have to see him for a few days. As she raised her head to look at him, his lips were the first part of him that she noticed. She r
Raphael entered the courtroom, and the anticipation in the air was palpable. The nobles gathered for the king's arrival, and stood up with heads low as he entered. Raphael walked to his throne with a unique air of authority, a demeanor that set him apart. Seated on the throne, he gestured for the nobles to take their seats."The court shall start," Raphael pronounced, focusing his attention on Nathan, seated to his right."Your Majesty, the subjects in the territory bestowed to me are happy with the Kingdom's name change," Nathan reported, then turned to Hector to address concerns in his territory.Nathan was known for his diligence and intelligence when it came to his official duties. Even in the face of unrest, he could swiftly quell disturbances.Hector stood, bowing respectfully to the king. "Your Majesty, we have been planning to change the Kingdom’s name since the start, and everything was fine but for a few days…" Hector began and paused briefly, pulling out a letter from the C
The next morning Raphael after getting ready returned to his chamber, feeling burdened with worries. He knew that with Hector, Cecilia, and Nathan around, things would be taken care of. However, his immediate concern was his upcoming rut. In the past, he managed to suppress his desires as he had no mate. But lately, being near Winter made it hard for him to control himself even on regular days. Now, with his rut approaching, he feared his overwhelming desire for Winter, which was overpowering his mind. Last night, after having a conversation with Nathan and Hector, he contemplated whether he began liking Winter. But that was not possible. He would never love his enemy's daughter. He was confident that it was lust in him that made him attracted toward Winter all the time. Entering his bedchamber, Raphael found Winter changing the flowers in a pot. "Why are you here?" he asked in bewilderment. He remembered he didn't summon her there. "Your Majesty!" Winter bowed her head, greeted h
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