Ynez's POV
I turned around and saw Raizel sitting in his wife's lap. Kneeling beside him, I checked his wound. He grabbed my hand and Eleanor glared at me, warning me not to touch her husband.
I rolled my eyes and she tried to push me away, but I glared back at her. "Stay away from me—agh!" Raizel roared.
I opened his coat and carefully moved his body onto his left side, revealing a deep wound that seemed to reach his heart. Setting down the dagger, I examined the blood with my other hand, realizing that my own wound had not yet fully healed.
In the darkness, I could smell the scents of wolfsbane, mercury, and silver powder. "Sorry… sorry! What have I done!" the woman exclaimed.
As I turned around, I noticed that employees and other people had gathered around us. "Give us space and lock the door first! Now! Stop pointing the guns at the couple, for goodness' sake!" I shouted.
"No! Kill them! Tor
Ynez's POVI caught the medicine he gave me and pulled my wounded hand out of my pocket. Ignoring the pain, I quickly poured the liquid and headed straight for the door, moving at great speed.I was aware of the pair of eyes watching us, filled with bloodlust. I spotted the person and pinned them against the wall. Her neck was thin like what girls have."How are your plans? You failed, but are you happy that a pregnant woman is in danger because of your fear of killing the royal family with your own hands?" I roared.She's wearing a mask, yet the animosity and hatred in her eyes send chills down my spine. She laughs devilishly, and I know she is an enemy. She looks at me."You love him... that coward king of werewolves. Too bad for you... he will never love you back," she whispers.I can tell she's trying to corrupt my heart. Did she really manipulate that luna using their fears? Did she use their fears to her advantage? I t
Raizel's POVI was really surprised when she came back after what happened a year ago. I had thought she was already dead, but here she is again. Ynez is back to disrupt my already messed-up life.I feel like I'm living in hell here, and now she's back again. Our son was pushing a cart filled with mugs, a thermos, bread, and a coffee machine."Oh my, nephew! Auntie will take care of that," my big sister said. Raizen shook his head and smiled sweetly."I can do it. Mommy taught me to do household chores so that I can take care of myself no matter what happens. She wants me to be independent after she dies," Raizen explained.Everyone was surprised by what he said. Ynez, on the other hand, smiled and brushed his hair. "That's my son who always makes me proud," she complimented.Our son smiled and started making coffee. He's already tall for an eight-year-old, about 4'8" tall. He's exactly like me when I was his age."He
Raizel's POVShe presses her hands against my side at the edge of the table, and we both groan in pain. "Hey! What's going on with the two of you?!" her mom shouts.She gasps deeply, and both of us breathe heavily. My eyes widen as she removes her hand from her neck, revealing my name and our pack's emblem."Aahhh!" she screams, looking frightened, and I understand what this means.If my suspicion is correct, her mark is on my neck too. She stands up and faces the mirror, wearing a bra, and our family would never see anything inappropriate even though she's half-naked."I thought you rejected me! What the hell!" she shouts. I stand up and also look at my reflection in the mirror."I should be the one asking that. I thought you were the reason why this mark suddenly disappeared! How could that... nonsense! What did you do, Ynez?!" I shout.She turns around and meets my gaze. "I awoke i
Raizel's POVRomaine suddenly brought up our situation, expressing her belief that Eleanor chose death over seeking Raizel's help.She wondered about the consequences of breaking the curse that my fake wife had placed on Ynez, emphasizing that Ynez had told us that I was the one she needed to break her curse completely.None of us knew the nature of Eleanor's curse. After the camping trip and the subsequent one-night stand, Ynez never mentioned it again until she left the country two months later, having given birth to our son at the age of 16.Ynez handled everything on her own, never seeking help to raise our son into a strong wolf. Despite growing up without us, Raizen still respects me and everyone else.My mom suggested that if Ynez wouldn't tell us about the curse, we should ask Raizen. She believed that if Ynez gave up, her son would continue to fight for her.My sister snaps her fingers in agreement with Mom. I stood up and decided to head home to talk to Eleanor about somethi
Ynez's POVI am aware that my son thinks he is the cause of my life's demise. that I will never want him and that if I had to start over, I would make the same choice. I take Raizen's hand and look into his eyes."Promise me that you will love all of the Lorenzo’s and Richards’s family. You will love your daddy and your half-sibling whether you get along with them or not." I grinned and continued.I gave him a hug in an attempt to cover up my loneliness. "Son, I love you. Never forget that."He hugged me as well. "I still wish you would beg Daddy to help you lift the final tier of your curse. I still want to be with you, even though I have great-grandchildren, mommy. You and Daddy do not have to be together for me. I just want to see you both from time to time and I'm fine with that," he says.My tears run down my cheeks. I shed them right away and kept them from falling. He raises his head to look him in the eyes."Mommy, why didn't you take the opportunity to make daddy love you a y
Ynez's POVActually, I was also surprised when I saw that portrait. Raizen was already three years old when Jarred showed me that portrait of him and his late wife, who died 150 years ago."I was also surprised but Esmeralda Craig exists. She’s known for her abilities in medicine and is a loving werewolf as well. The only thing we didn’t have in common was the color of our eyes and hair. Mine had amber eyes and long black hair. Esmeralda has green eyes and red curly long hair," I describe.As soon as my eyes lay on that picture, tears fell on my left eye, which is strange. That’s the very first and seems to be the last time that my tears fall in just one eye."I don’t know why but Esmeralda seems to be something that connects me between loneliness and happiness. It’s weird but that’s as soon as I lay my eyes on that portrait. They’re in love and happy yet... ah, I’m sorry. Let’s just finish our meals. I have something to say, especially about this mark," I whispered, touching my neck.
Ynez's POVAfter being away for eight long years, I returned home to a dinner that was completely unexpected. I couldn't believe it and I regretted agreeing to come back. I should have stayed in Bhutan and come up with some good excuses, but it was too late now."We're so happy that you're finally home after all these years, sis," my sister Yza said with a smile.I just smiled back at her. As the door opened, my eyes widened in shock when I saw who walked in. Our eyes met and I was completely frozen.Raizel was a sight to behold, with his captivating cognac eyes, perfectly arched brows, long dark eyelashes, oval face, and defined jawline. His pointed nose and kissable lips only added to his charm, making him a man who could easily steal hearts with just one glance.I took a deep breath, trying to understand what I was feeling. It's a mix of happiness and a strong desire to run into his arms and embrace him. It felt like I had missed him so much that it was physically painful."Agh," I
Raizel's POVIn her eyes, I see nothing. It's a shallow darkness that's even more terrifying than a black hole. Just as I was about to strike her again, she unexpectedly punched me in the face and pushed Eleanor, causing my beloved to lose her balance and fall onto the sand. In a fit of madness, she roared,"I will kill you, bitch!" Eleanor got up, revealing her claws, and charged towards Ynez, launching an attack.Ynez instinctively raised her hands and crossed them to defend herself. Her white wedding gown became stained with her own blood."Eleanor, stop! Let me handle her," I shouted. I swiftly intervened between them, causing Eleanor to cease her assault on Ynez. She glared at me."Don't tell me you're defending her? If you are, I'll break up with you and leave forever!" Eleanor roared. Her words alarmed me. I held her hand and looked at her tenderly."Why would I defend her? I said I'll take care of her," I replied.Ynez scoffed. I turned around to face this woman. I will show h