Serena Esposito My mum was going through a tough time and I had to stay by her side. My brother, Francesco, was with her parents. He went from there to his boarding school and came home from time to time. I had personally gone to visit him. Even my mum, did visit him. When I had told Luca that I won’t be coming with him and promised to make it up to him, he reluctantly went. As mysterious as ever, he sent somebody to come with some stuffs I would be needing while at mum’s place. We had left her workplace and headed straight for home since she had lost all enigma to work. In the meantime, Luca had told me he was going to see the witch, Carmella. My mum’s best friend, Gianna had called. She told her she was coming to see her too, tomorrow since it was already night. I was presently sitted on the kitchen’s counter. My mum was in her room, fast asleep. I had given her some coffee with her pain relievers so she’d feel so much better. I so much hated the fact that some u
Luca Marino I had been thinking about Serena all day. I had been wondering if everything was okay with her and her mum. I knew I was to be cold; I knew I was to be mysterious. I should be the dangerous mafia boss whom everyone feared—who didn’t show emotions about anyone. Because I was raised to be cruel by a total stranger. But, with Serena, it was like she was the light to my dark path. She had so many energies surrounded around her, which killed my demons. I know I don’t deserve her. That’s why I sometimes questioned the Moon Goddess why she gave me Serena as a mate? Why wasn’t it somebody who could match my cruelness? Someone who didn’t care about shit or shots like me or someone who was so bloody? Why was it her; an innocent soul, sent down to me by Moon Goddess? It all made it seem like I was given a chance to love by Moon Goddess. Hehe, love? Could I ever love? Can I ever find a space in my heart to love? Whatever myself and Energia had was far from love. At
Serena Esposito It had been two days since I asked Luca if he loved me. Really, I didn’t know what exactly had come over me and made me ask him that. I definitely was just vulnerable and a little bit depressed. This was why I asked him that question. I wanted to know if he would be there for me when things crumbled—when things fell apart and there was absolutely no way of fixing it. When everything in my life goes wrong. That moment when everyone you’ve ever thought knew and supported you became frenemies. Luca was surprised by my question. He had come forward, kissing my forward and told me that he would keep me safe, since I was his mate. That, that was all that mattered to him. It all didn’t add up. Really. He didn’t answer my question sincerely like I had wanted him too. I thought he would say something close to loving me but guess I was just left hanging. According to him, today was when I’d been training to fight. He wanted me to get ready for the war that was
Serena Esposito I hopelessly brought my hand forward. It was all because that was what I saw them do in movies. Whenever the hero or heroine was out finding his or her powers, he would demonstrate it just like this. Like I was doing now. “Urrgh!!” I screamed in annoyance. Maybe all these theories were wrong. Perhaps, not all Lycans possessed gifts of any sort. It was hard to believe that I was a Lycan who had secret gifts I had to unleash. If I had to do that, then why wasn’t it coming out? I asked myself. I stared at the tree again. I tried to summon my wolf to help me but she was being too lazy. She said that she helped me a lot for today which I replied as, “You did a great deal of work even though I lost the challenges,” she scoffed loudly as I said those words, sarcastically. I close my eyes, trying to communicate with nature somehow. I inhaled the breeze and felt the rhythm. I focused on the birds and placed my legs which I covered with sneakers on the floor.
Serena Esposito I opened my eyes slowly. Somehow, I had fallen asleep from today’s stress. I looked at the text desperately again. If she expected me to come and see her, then she must be joking. Right now, I had a lot on my plate. I had to focus on my dance career and adapt to be a pack’s Luna. I had not even discovered my powers yet. Taking my butts off the bed, I made a way to the door. I opened it and stepped outside. When I did, everyone was around again. I breathed a sigh of relief that Luca didn’t send them off again because we had to train or anything. I stepped outside and saw the pack. Adults and teenagers were training, children were cackling and playing. I felt a hint of a smile curve at the sight. Suddenly, I felt somebody beside me. From how she smelt, I could tell that she was from the pack. She appeared dirty and unkept. At her back, was a baby which she was carrying. I narrowed my eyes at the sight. “Luna, thank goddess, you’re here,” She said, b
Serena Esposito The first thing I did was to mind link Luca. I need help, Luc. I had said. I quickly narrated all to him. What the hell do you mean, Energia?! Where are you?! He sounded so afraid. Not of Giovanni but of what might happen to me. I’m in a rest room alone with one of the most dangerous hybrids, Luca. I don’t want to die yet. Please come for me! I cried out then closed the mind link since I needed to think. I was standing right in front of Giovanni. There were two options on what he came to do: Either to kill me or kidnap me to threaten Luca. Merely thinking of the former made my heart take a sudden leap. I didn’t want to die yet? I hadn’t had any rollercoaster rides or fulfilled any of my dreams. So why so soon? I attempted to run away by making a Lycan move for the door. Giovanni surprisingly caught up with me. He stood in front of me with a sinister smile plastered on his face. “Did you really think you could outrun me, bambina?” My nose snorted at the way h
Serena Esposito It was all like a dream. My mum would not wake up. I felt scared. So, scared that I’ve lost another parent again. “Mum? Please wake up. Don’t leave me, mum, stay with me, please, please,” I cried out desperately, hitting her face with my hands. I suddenly heard footsteps thud towards me. “Luna!” A voice said. I could tell who was the owner of the voice from where I laid. It was Jacob and he was running towards my direction. “J-Jacob?” I called out. “Yes, Luna?” he replied. “I-I thought you were dead. I’m sorry but it just seemed like it,” I said sincerely. “I know, Luna. Giovanni knocked me out. It seemed like he wanted to get to you so quick for him to do that. Anyway, let’s call 911. Your mum definitely needs medical attention.” he said. “Yeah, right. Please do it as soon as possible! I really don’t want to lose her. She means a lot to me and my brother.” I voiced out rapidly, in hurt. I watched as he dialed the number, with shaky hands. … The
Serena Esposito I decided with my mum that I was going to follow her in looking for my dad. Before we were set for our aim, we both knew we had to go back to Italy because she felt he was there. Two days later, mum got discharged. The American doctor made sure to give her proper medications. She was hale and healthy. This put a smile on my face, making me so happy. Now, here were we, all set for Italy. We had shipped back myself and mum's car and took a private jet down to Italy. The perks of having money I guess. Inside the plane, I sat with Luca who had a smug and devilish smile written on his face. “You have no idea of what I'm replaying in my mind the moment we get home.” He said. I had to ask him something but clearly wasn’t going to bring up that topic right now. “What are you replaying, Luca?” I asked, mocking a fearful smile at my face. “It’s all about you. You being tied to my bed, as I fuck you mercilessly,” I clenched my thighs the moment he said that. Spirit