Crystina’s POV
“Let’s go downstairs for dinner,” He stretched his hand out at me, I stared at his large palm for a few seconds before I shook my head.
“No, thank you. I’m not really hungry,” I replied. That was a lie, I was famished. I wasn’t even able to eat lunch because of the news I heard at the cafeteria but I would rather fast than eat dinner with him.
I can’t believe I let him hug me like that before moving away. More than that, I can’t believe I almost kissed him. Thanks to Rolf who saved me from that moment. Even though Rolf is a devil’s advocate and first son, I still have him to thank for saving me from losing the last thing that I can hold on to; my body. I know I’ve lost my dignity, pride, and reputation since moving to Moon Valley Pack but the last thing that I can hold onto was my body and if I let loose to Luka, he would also take that away from me and I would hate myself for that.
I know I’m here because he needed retribution for his father’s death and it’s possible that sleeping with me was one of his plans. The best thing I can do is not let him have his way with me. I would rather die than let him touch me.
“Do you hate me that much that you can’t stand to have dinner with me?” He asked, surprising me again for the umpteenth time tonight. He was acting different, this wasn’t the Luka that I knew years ago and this scares me. I want to know what his plans are.
“No, Alpha,”
He laughed. “Good then. If that isn’t the case, then come downstairs with me, let’s have dinner,” He suggested and I nodded, not having much of a choice anyway.
“Yes, Alpha,”
Reluctantly, I followed after him. I was so deep in thought that I didn’t notice when he suddenly stopped on the way. My body collided against his back and I quickly took a step back once I realized what I’d done. He also turned around to look at me and before he could stare at me, I looked away.
“I’m sorry, Alpha,” I apologized instantly.
“Walk ahead of me, Star,” Star? What was that? I quickly nodded and walked ahead of him. I was suddenly so conscious of myself. I was curious about what he could be doing behind me. Could he be laughing at me? Or plotting how to stab me from behind.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he pushed me down the stairs, I knew just how much his hatred for me was deeply rooted in his heart. Would he actually do it? Push me down the stairs? My heart was in my mouth the whole trip down the stairs. Even if it was just a few steps that took a few seconds, it felt like an eternity to me. When we got to the dining area, I took a turn, ready to walk into the kitchen and eat but a hand suddenly stopped me. Luka held my hand and pushed me towards the table.
“I always eat in the kitchen,” I protested, hoping he’ll let me go to where I was supposed to be.
“Not anymore, Tina. You should eat at the dining table from now on, understood?”
No! I didn’t understand a word that he said, why was he doing this? Why was he torturing me mentally like this?
“I’m not used to this, I shouldn’t, and I have to eat…”
He interrupted me. “If you don’t shut up, sit your pretty ass on this table right now, I’ll kiss you,” As soon as my brain processed those words, I obediently sat on the chair that he has pulled out. In silence, we ate dinner. He kept asking me to eat more but I shook my head, refusing his offer. I was okay with the little that I’d eaten, if I ate more, I would throw up. Sitting to eat with him was enough to make me lose my appetite.
Right after dinner, Luka went out and I retired to my room. I was not only physically exhausted but mentally tired as well. I wasn’t ready for whatever drama that Luka had going on. Whatever his plans are for me are making me scared to the bone. Soon enough, I slept off.
I found myself in front of a huge house. It was the pack house that I’d lived in with my family ten years ago. The house with the symbol of the white crown. As I looked around me, I saw an older man walking in my direction. He was holding a sword in his hand and as I squinted my eyes to see his face, he said,
“Hey, Star baby,”
“Daddy,” I yelled as I recognized my father’s voice I ran towards my father and hugged him tightly/ “Where have you been daddy, I’ve missed you,”
“I missed you more, baby. You should take good care of yourself, I’ll always be here with you,” He placed his hand on my chest.
“Why can’t I see you?”
“You don’t have to see me, Child. You just have to feel it. I love you,”
“If you really love me, then why did you abandon me? Why did you leave me alone, daddy? Why?”
“You should go with him,” he suddenly pointed to someone behind me. When I turned to see who it was, it was Luka, with his signature smirk on my face.
“What did I tell you, Crystina, you can never escape from me?”
I almost stumbled to the floor in fear. When I turned back to call my daddy, he was not there anymore.
“DADDY!” I screamed.
I jerked up from my sleeping position and heaved a deep sigh of relief when I realized it was just a dream. A deep frown etched on my face once I remembered how I’d dreamt about Luka. Why will I dream of him of all people?
I checked the clock and saw it was almost seven thirty in the morning. I quickly stood up from the bed and ran towards the bathroom to get ready for the day. If I arrived at school late, I would be made the scapegoat for the rest of the year. I practically ran through my morning chores and down the stairs once I was ready to leave.
“You should wear something thicker, Crystina, it’s snowing outside,” Miss Mary suggested. I smiled and shook my head.
“I don’t have anything thicker than this, Miss Mary,” I answered. She was actually the only person who cared that much anyways.
“Would you mind wearing mine then?” She asked. It wasn’t the first time she would give me her clothes to wear so I wasn’t surprised. Usually, I do collect her thick clothes from her to wear and return them when I get back from school but this wasn’t the case, Alpha Luka was back and he wouldn’t like the fact that she was helping me.
“Don’t worry about me, Miss Mary, I’ll be fine,” I told her.
“Are you sure about that?” I nodded, assuring her that I’ll be fine. Moreover, I would be late for class if care isn’t taken.
“Come back home from school early, don’t stay out too late,” She advised as I walked out through the front door.
Once I walked out at the door, I regretted not taking her down jacket. I almost froze from the first wind that blew on my face.
I was so deep in thought that I didn’t notice when a car drove by and suddenly, the car stopped and moved back slowly towards me. I also stopped walking, scared of what would happen next. The car stopped right beside me and the window swiveled down to reveal the driver. Fear gripped me as Luka’s face came into my line of vision.
CRYSTINA ’S POVAlpha Luka didn’t say a word and neither did I. We were both staring at each other waiting for the other person to say something. Luka stared at me expectantly, his eyes narrowed as he scrutinized me. One hand was on the wheel while the other was on the passenger seat next to him. It was as if he was waiting for me to enter and take a seat. I knew better than to do that. Luka would never want me to enter his car. It was impossible, if I made the mistake and enter that car, I’m sure I’ll regret that decision for the rest of my life.Meanwhile, my wolf was encouraging me to enter the car. ‘I think he wants us to enter that cool car, Tina,’ Kris repeated and I almost yelled.‘Don’t be stupid, Kris, we know him better than that,’ I told her.“I don’t think we do, Star. If we don’t get close to him, how are we supposed to know if he’s a good or a bad person,” She admonished.“No is no, Chris. Back off now,” I warned. She quickly crouched and ignored me.“Good morning, Alpha
LUKA’S POVThe principal in charge of our Pack’s high school invited me to the school that morning because of the donation that I had made. We met the previous afternoon when I made the payment to the school’s account but I was surprised when she called me again to ask me to pay a visit to the school because she wanted to give me a tour of the school. I felt it wasn’t necessary but as the Alpha, I couldn’t say no. I haven’t been around for years so the school will be the best place to start so I can get accustomed and know what’s going on around the pack. When I woke up, I was actually hoping to drive together with Crystina to the school but before I came out of the room, she had left. I didn’t lose hope knowing fully well that I might be lucky enough to meet her on the way since Mary said she left s few minutes before I came out. Fortunately and true to her words, I found her on the walkways, she was shivering from the cold, her face red like a tomato and she was walking as slow as
Crystina’s POV After school hours, I had to wait for Nico in front of the school gate to return his scarf to him. I know Nico adores me but still, I don’t think his mom would like the idea that he gave that expensive scarf away. I could’ve returned it to him during school hours but we had different classes and he told me during lunch to return the scarf to him after school hours. Getting impatient, I checked my old, worn-out wristwatch again and realized he was taking too long. If only I had a phone, I would’ve called him to tell him to hurry up. “Hey Crystina,” Paige called from a distance and waved at me before running towards me. “What’s wrong? Why are you running?” I asked her. We hadn’t planned on going home together today, what’s with the hurry? “Sorry I came late. I met Nico after lunch and he told me to give you this,” She gave me a small bottle of medicine. “He said it’s for your fever,” Though I didn’t think I have a fever, I still couldn’t help the smile that crept on
LUKA’S POV All I had towards Crystina were good intentions, I didn’t plan on making her cry or sad but when I saw her holding that bottle, something shifted in me that I didn’t like. I tried to control it until we were in a closed space and I could smell that boy all over her. That drove me insane. Why was he giving her a bottle of medicine anyways? She wasn’t even sick. That boy must be trying so hard to make me look bad and I hate that. When I drove out of the school, I had only planned to pick her up and take her home but when I saw her waiting outside of the school gate and checking her wristwatch, I knew something was up. I didn’t plan on killing her friend, Paige by the way, the incident was a mistake. “You should take a shower once you get home to get rid of that stupid scent,” I ordered as I drove us home. I know she was mad at me as she wasn’t even giving me a second glance. She just turned to the window and said nothing the entire ride home. She turned to look at me and
CRYSTINA POV The terrible beeping of my alarm clock sent me jerking up from the bed. It took me a few seconds to realize that I was in my room. I’ve had a terrible nightmare about Luka growling at me. Wait! I think it wasn’t a nightmare. I ran my hands through my hair in frustration as the memories of the previous night came back to me. I hadn’t planned on going to his room, I thought I could escape meeting him last night but then, I was afraid of the consequences of my action if I did that so I went.When he started kissing me, I wanted to disappear from that place and never return to this house but I don’t understand why he affected me so much and made me yearn for more of his kisses. Just as I was processing what was going on, he pushed me back and yelled at me to leave his room. I was beyond embarrassed, I wished the floor would open and swallow me. Ashamed and so close to crying, I lifted my feet one after the other walking out of his room, biting down on my lips to stop the tea
Crystina’s POV I kept grinning from ear to ear as I walked back home in the evening. After what Nico had told me, I was excited and happy that my feelings for Nico wasn't one-sided. If I had to choose, I would’ve preferred the goddess making Nico my mate and not Luka. Nico is amazing, cool, and kind but Luka was the opposite, hot-headed, evil, and possessive. Every time I remember that he’s a part of my life, I get scared for my future but with Nico, everything seems fine. I feel happy whenever I hear his voice or our finger brushes against each other and my heart races whenever he smiles at me. With Luka, the opposite is the case one more time. I’m never happy to be with him, and I hate the fact that there’s nothing I can do about it. My eyes watered as I remembered Luka’s threat. He had said I belong to him and no other man. I don’t want to break Nico’s heart and I hope I find a way to get through this and be free so I can be with the man that I want. As soon as I stepped into t
Crystina’s POV Through the night, I didn’t sleep a wink. My eyes were fixated on the door as I covered myself with my blanket out of fear that Luka will break the door and walk in to finish what he started earlier and every time I heard a movement outside my door, my ear twitched and I would sit straight, waiting for the dreaded moment to pass. This went on through the night till daybreak. I was angry, no, I was mad at Luka and mad at myself for letting him kiss me that way the other night. If I hadn’t allowed him, he wouldn’t have had the audacity to touch me like that last night. A knock resounded on my door, dragging me out of my train of thoughts. Mary walked in even before I could tell her to. “Good morning, Ms. Mary,” I greeted. She took a glance at me, shook her head, and smacked her lips. “Did you not sleep at all last night?” She asked, taking in the eye bag and the dark circles under my eyes. I’m sure I look so terrible right now. “I couldn’t sleep,” I answered. “Even
Crystina’s POV My first class was art and I had the class with Paige. After we separated at the school gate, I went on to my locker to get my things while she went to the toilet to change her skirt. It was when she later joined me in class that I realized she was wearing her sportswear trouser, I felt really bad for talking to her that way earlier. I needed to apologize. “I reserved this seat for you,” I tapped the stool next to me as she got closer. She glared at me before dropping her bag on the floor and sitting on the stool. A smile lingered on my face at the thought of her not being mad at me.“I’m sorry about earlier. I shouldn’t have made that comment about your skirt. That was silly,” I grabbed her arm, she rolled her eyes like the drama queen that she was and pinched my cheek. “Ouch,” I cried out,” “You deserve that, silly. What’s with the phone and card from the powerful Alpha Luka?” She asked, changing the topic so quickly. I shrugged, not having an answer to that ques