~Lily ~ โYouโve got to be kidding me?โ I muttered letting the annoyance be heard clearly in my voice as he turned to check what got me switched up real fast. He didnโt move or flinch after turning to see who was behind him, definitely because these two werenโt the best duo Iโll want to fight against. โGood morning Jaden.โ She said it ever so sweetly like she couldnโt hurt a fly. Ignoring me and looking only at Jaden who replied the same way I imagined he did to everyone else besides me. โPlease be gentle on me Alpha, your skills are literally no match for me.โ She literally had her hand in her hair acting so weirdly, I think what they see as cute. Just really shouldnโt have been this pair. I could tolerate Tyler since he was still known as family and his calm and quiet nature wouldnโt distract me from learning. But her? The h*ll she even sounds so different from how she sounded the last time she came with absurd warnings. โI wonโt fight against yo
~Lily~ I hadn't felt so much joy than I had in so long after winning against Brittany. It gave me an edge and an extra feeling that I was better. Also the fact that I proved to him that I was more than he could ever think. He didnโt say anything after I won and left quietly to stand beside Kade who was watching and staring at me, looking like he was smiling. It wasnโt so noticeable and Iโm sure whatever it was disappeared from his face after Jaden got closer to him. I let myself pride in my victory and stretched forth my hands to help her up. โHere, take my hand.โ I offered her a hand. โI donโt need your help, I will get myself up.โ She didnโt look okay as the frown still sat on her face. I waited until she got up and stood in front of me. โWas a fun fight, hoping we can do this again?โ I muttered quite happily she was a bit of a challenge than she originally showcased. And the fact that it definitely wasnโt her first time made it so much exciting for me as
~Jaden~ โWhat do you mean we havenโt gotten a report from them yet?โ I couldnโt yell it out and muttered those words the best I could as I stood right there with Kade in my fathers office. It was going to be mine very soon and I know I wasnโt alpha yet but it was our best shot at being secretive. โThe report on training our mental focus was the last report I got and till nothing else.โ He sounded as serious as he looked, staring back at me, trying his best to remain hopeful. I didnโt know what their plans were but I knew for sure that it was a lot of mess there and it was never looking so good there. I lied to all of them, I didnโt get personal reports on how each alphaโs were doing as apparently Mollyโs both parents were there. I know it was quite hard to leave a mate behind but taking a mate along to a field of possible no return? That was something Iโll want to believe should be questioned but who am I kidding? Itโs their decision and it shouldnโt matter to m
~Lily~ Itโs been days and he still hasnโt showed up. Not like I was in any way concerned or bothered, in fact I was thrilled, a lot more relieved he wasnโt here. Even though I admit that I learnt faster with him doesnโt mean I enjoy seeing him. We got to have Kade lead us through the training, with the mental training partially pushed to the side. Something was up and I knew it. I just chose not to see it, since it didnโt in any way concern me. I was only here for the training it could get me so I could arm and prepare myself for when I leave. It was becoming so hard to really turn a blind eye to it as the training that was taking a good shape before, then all of a sudden looked like it sank. First slowly and now it was so visible, we couldnโt be like this if they were preparing for something very serious. I mean I think whoever wants to go to war should be well prepared, right? It was looking so much like a lot of effort wasnโt needed again and he didnโt c
~Lily~ โHey mom! You made anything special today?โ I asked playing it cool. Had to wait till the next day as it would be outright weird if I go ask her some underlying questions. She might catch right on since I never really stuck around more than when I came to take my food. And it wasnโt like I didnโt feel bad or anything about it. It was just that it felt strange and keeping my distance while maintaining our so-called fake status was the best I could do. โAre you trying to say that all Iโve been preparing wasn't special?โ She uttered in shock like she was hurt, having her mouth wide agape, with her hand on her chest, acting like it was a direct blow to her heart. If I didnโt know any better I would have fallen for it but I laughed it off. โCome on mom, you know what I mean.โ I stood behind her with my hands hugging her tightly from the back. I wouldnโt lie that there were many times I wished she was truly my mom. She was the best and I always felt guilty for
~Lily~ As I walked closer to the office dad always used as the Alpha and now was currently occupied and used by Jaden. I knew he was up here, this was the only place where he could stay without getting disturbed. I stood right outside the door, thinking through the odds of entering this office right now. If I knock, I might not be asked to come in since heโll hear my voice. And if I barge in? I swallowed the words that wanted to escape my lips. I donโt want to think of anything negative right now. Something was up and I knew it and in as much as I didnโt want to care, the fact that it would affect us all was a grace warning and the right push I needed as I pushed the door open and stepped in. I locked the door behind me, my eyes travelling to find him seated behind a work table. This was my first time and wasnโt also the right time to take note of what was in here. I made my presence known as he didnโt look up even after I stepped in and I stood there fo
~Jaden~ I had lost count of how long Iโve been in here and it honestly didnโt matter. We still hadnโt heard from them but luckily my mama could still feel the mate bond though sheโs extremely worried. It only left two thoughts in our hearts and it was either they couldnโt find a way to get reports to us or there wasnโt a report to get here and we knew the answer that came with this. It was quite obvious as they would send any reports no matter how light or not helpful it seemed. I finally stepped into the office myself even though everyone, especially Kade, already saw me as their alpha. It wasnโt inevitable. My pack needed protecting and that was exactly what they were going to get. I wouldnโt ever stand by the side and watch some unknown creature creep inside this pack and do any harm to the wolves under me. The blood moon pack was now a mixture of different packs. With werewolves who still had linking with their alphaโs who werenโt here. If the coro
~Lily~ Another day at baseless training since it wasnโt going to yield anything. I didnโt also say a word to Molly and didnโt tell the weird, strange, crazy thing that happened. I couldn't tell her since I didnโt even know where to start. She wasnโt aware why I went in the first place and how do I explain all those things he did? Heโs never gotten that close to me and he sure as h*ll didnโt have that look of disgust he always wore before now. Something was definitely wrong and I donโt want to be caught by surprise. โSo I heard some news that you guys have been slacking way behind recently. Is that true?โ His voice was hard and firm, speaking like a true alpha, asking a question he knew no one would answer. His eyes darted towards mine with a glint in his eyes, which was definitely to mock me. It was quick and fast, didnโt linger around and I kept quiet too. โSo you all can thank this lucky person for calling my attention to it and now we are going
~Jaden~ We're sprawled out on the lush, dewy grass, the cool blades tickling my skin. Lily's back is against my chest, her hands on mine, which are relaxed on her lap. The night sky is a canvas of bright, vivid twinkling stars that are reflecting on the lake, and I feel a sense of wonder wash over me.I nuzzle my face into the curve of Lily's neck, inhaling the sweet scent of her skin. I feel a surge of excitement and happiness, and I smile, unable to contain my emotions."Molly," Lily says suddenly, her voice barely above a whisper.I sigh heavily, feeling a sting of guilt. "She lied to both of us," I mutter. "That bitch."Lily giggles. "Oh no, she was actually telling the truth to me," she says, her voice filled with amusement. "Well, except for the part about the lake, but yeah... She said good things about you. And she told me that you love me very much."I'm speechless, but then I laugh and plant a soft kiss at the base of Lily's neck. She shudders, breathing heavily agains
~Lily~ The twilight sky is a mixture of pinks and purples, the calm lake reflecting its serene beauty like a mirror. I sit on the bench, my heart racing with excitement and anticipation, but also a hint of anxiousness, like a butterfly fluttering in my chest.To be honest, Molly really placed me on the right track because I have almost forgotten the good moments Jaden and I have had together. I actually... want him. And I am very capable of giving him a second chance because of that.I pluck nervously at the hem of my dress, my fingers twitching with restless energy. Suddenly, I can hear footsteps, and now so accurately by the scent, I can tell it's not Jaden."Hey," Nova says, coming to stand in front of me with a smile on his face.He settles beside me, his weight causing the bench to creak softly. And lets out a deep, nervous sigh that draws my full attention to him."What are you doing here?""You..." He looks at me. "I'm here for you.""Oh!" I exclaim, shocked by his admission.
~Jaden~ I pace back and forth across my room, my footsteps echoing off the walls as anxiety gnaws at my insides. I stare at my hands, which are shaking like leaves, and jam them into my pockets, as if trying to physically restrain them."Damnit!" I let out a deep, heavy sigh, feeling the weight of my worry and impatience settling in.It's been a long while since I've felt this anxious. And I'm not just anxious about my upcoming coronation โ I'm anxious because of Lily.But...There's no doubt in my mind that she'll listen to Molly; she's her friend, after all. But what if Molly can't convince her?I try to convince myself that everything will work out, but my heart is racing like a runaway train, my breath coming in short, sharp gasps."Gosh, Jaden, calm down," I whisper a stern warning to myself, my voice barely audible over the sound of my own ragged breathing and clamping my hand over my racing heart.Suddenly, there's a light and careful knock on the door, and I feel my heart ski
~Molly~ As I walk through the corridor, the sound of laughter and chatter carries from the main sitting room, a stark contrast to my own grouchy mood. I'm surrounded by people who seem to have found their silver lining, and it's almost ridiculous how optimistic they are.Meanwhile, I'm just trying to make it through the day, fueled by my desire for a satisfying meal and a long nap.The servants are a whirlwind of activity, racing from one place to another as they prepare the castle for Jaden's coronation. To be honest, it's all anyone can talk about, and as I enter the sitting room, I'm greeted by the sight of Tyler and Cameron inspecting Jaden's crown, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.Approaching them, I plaster a bright, artificial smile on my face. "Hello," I wave at them, but they look at me like I'm an alien.Tyler's eyes narrow, his brow furrowed in a grim expression, as he mutters, "If you're looking for Jaden, he's at the garden with Kade." I sense a hin
~Lily~ I didnโt want for any arms to come grab like my heart was wanting right now. It was like my heart and head were wanting two different things and Iโll have to starve one. โI fully understand your standpoint and why you might want to reject him and sincerely Iโll ask you to do just that.โ Molly uttered, turning me to face her as she had her hands on my shoulders, forcing me to face her. โYou donโt think I should listen to him right?โ It was different from when I was outside, shouting at the top of my lungs, screaming hard out all my pains. Now I was a lot calmer, the reality becoming so real that he was my mate and somehow I wasnโt so scared of it now that he wasnโt in front of me. It was like my heart already accepted it but my head was still trying to be very logical so we wouldnโt let the mate thing make me give in so quickly. โNo, I don't think so. You have to protect yourself Lee.โ Her eyes didnโt waver and she moved to hold my hands in h
~Lily~ I followed the scent wherever it went, as each step I took led me straight outside. I loved it and if it was some cologne or a soap thing then Iโll gladly ask for the bake so I could use it also. My nose carried me a few more steps outside as the scent was becoming stronger. It was like some hard drug and I could feel Raya drown in it and only her mumblings could be heard. We covered a few more steps and he was standing there, with a smile on his face and a bouquet in his hand. โMate!โ Raya screamed out loud in my head that I stood frozen again to the ground, the second tint today. The scent was intoxicating but I remained rooted to where I was. I just didnโt know what to do as Raya kept on chanting mate! Mate! And I wouldnโt lie I vent like running into his arms but I held myself back. I stayed there, refusing to take one more step as his eyes glowed and they looked so attractive that I wanted to have a close look. Like I could read up the
~Lily~ โHey Molly, open up!โ I banged for the third time on her door, trying to get her to talk to me. โCome on Molly! I heard what happened and I donโt think you should be Inside all alone.โ I tried my luck again and the same response I got for all the times I knocked was the same answer I got. I continued banging and saying everything I could but they were all to no avail as she didnโt open up. It was even more shocking and surprising that everyone else in this wing obviously did hear me banging so hard but they didnโt even bulge or think to check on where the loud banging sounds were coming from. It wasnโt a futile effort as I didnโt get a response or even heard a sound from her room. Thoughts on if she was even there crossed my mind but there was actually nowhere else she could actually be. I decided to finally take my life and hating to go back upstairs I just went anywhere my legs could take me. It was still very much bright and it
~Lily~ The sudden tapping at the door came not so quickly. I went back up as Tyler suggested I should, and I waited for cam to come like he said he would pass on the information. It definitely took him long enough.. โHey lollipopโ he broke into my thoughts again, this time it felt more like he asked for permission first because I could wait for a while, like he was waiting for a response to give him a go ahead. My tongue went bland as he was just right there, like he was standing in my head and also like he took a chair to sit with the way he sounded so comfortable. โYou're not going to talk? Are you not happy to see me? Or rather happy to hear my voice? He spoke softly again, ringing like rhythm in my ear just like when he mindlinked me immediately he got back. I wasnโt trying to waste time or anything, I was busy taking in every single detail of how he sounded so different this time around. Honestly it really didnโt feel like an invasion be
~Jaden~ โHave you seen her yet?โ It was the third time I was asking Kade through the mindlink. I wanted to see her after all those hours without having to see her. โSheโs fine, I learnt that she has been in her room since yesterday.โ Kade responded, pretty much doing his best to cover up the tiredness in his voice. I know I made them come all the way back without stopping to rest after the h*ll of a suprise battle we gave them. I was more glad we didnโt lose anyone so my surprise party could go as planned as I wanted. โShe wasnโt bored right?โ A lot of questions still needed to be asked as I hadnโt set my eyes on her yet. โIf she was then weโll have to question Molly, wonโt we? And talking about her, howโs it going there?โ He asked, his voice turning to that of seriousness, definitely interested in whatever I had to say next concerning this issue. โThe court session is about to start and her parents are going to be charged after they question her.