Chapter 33Nathan’s POV“Watch your tone,” my father warned. “I am still your father.”I laughed out bitterly. “No. You stopped being my father the day I broke my legs and you looked at me like I was worthless. Like I’d failed you.”“You failed yourself boy, I don't understand how you always pick a fight with me all I did was to come warn you about your wife.”His jaw tightened, but I didn’t care. I’d swallowed my pride for too long, stayed quiet through every dismissal, every condescending glance. I was done.“You only care about Rosalie because she doesn’t fall in line,” I said. “She’s unpredictable, and that scares the hell out of you. You can’t control her like you controlled Mother.”His nostrils flared. “That’s enough—”“No, it’s not.” I pushed forward, every word from my mouth carrying the weight of everything I hadn’t said since the accident. “You resent what you can’t control. You always have. Isn't that why you loathe me so much because I was declared to be your powerful Lyc
Chapter 1RosalieThe garlic bread suddenly started to feel weird in my mouth. I was sure though that the problem wasn't with the meal itself, but with this devil who wouldn't stop running her mouth. Family dinners are already a chore on its own as it always drains the life out of me, but listening to Daphne’s rantings makes it more unbearable than it should be.Everyone turned all of their attention to the favoured child as she talks about her date with Derek, the new heir to the Alpha Seat for the Blood moon Pack. I scoffed inwardly.It was only Daphne that would brag about a ridiculous date that involved shifting into a fury animal and running through the wild in the name of so-called hunting. I prefer to just have some food and call it a night, something my wolf, Lia, would never agree to, not like I talk to her much anyways, but I guess that was one of the reasons why I was seen as different.Kal Orestev, a well respected elder of the Alpha's council. A position which he suppose
Chapter 2NathanielI stayed there frozen as I took in the horrific sight that was before me. The horrific sight that was my reflection staring back at me. My atrophied affected legs as well as my pale grey eyes that had no more life in them.The shadow of the man I had become. “Son, it is time, the elders have gathered already. Your presence is all that remains so that we finally begin”. My father's rough voice cut through my thoughts. I turned back and looked up, staring at him blankly for a second before my eyes strayed to the people beside him.When did they get here?I have been spacing out a lot. Even to the point that I didn't even realize that the attendants had entered my room and were waiting to get me ready.What a wastrel I was.I watched my father give the attendants a signal and even then, they were still cautious as they approached me. I would be too because ever since I became like this, I went crazy as I lashed out at everything and everyone. I turned back to the m
Chapter 3RosalieDays have passed since my parents rendered that unbelievable verdict on me. Even though my life hasn’t always been great, I still sometimes imagined what my wedding day will look like. How I would feel on that day. Taking my husband’s hands and making a vow from the sincerest depths of our hearts to always be by each other's side for all eternity. But I didn’t even get a say in choosing who I am gonna be spending the rest of my life with. At least today, I’ll finally get to see the face of my husband after days of being barred from going out. I just thought we would at least have a discussion or something, since we will be spending the rest of our lives together but that was a dream at this point.I sat quietly by my dresser, while the servants got me all dolled up for the wedding. I was wearing a sheer lace crystalled mermaid dress. Right on the shelf in front of me, was the most beautiful bouquet of flowers I had ever seen, I didn’t even know its name. I only kn
CHAPTER 4RosalieI opened my mouth to speak. "I... We. How... Mate?" I could barely piece two words together as I was utterly dumbfounded.Even with my shock, I felt hope begin to grow in me that it might not be all that bad but Nathan immediately squashed that hope. "Don't get your hopes up pathetic omega as I will reject you immediately we are alone. To me, you are not my partner nor are you my mate. You are just a runt I am forced to be with. I have someone I already love."I bit my lips as it began to tremble. He was just like the rest of them, viewing me for my wolf rank and nothing else. I sat there unsure of how to respond and thankfully, the priestess arrived just at that time and began to perform the ceremony.The whole event went by in a daze and soon, I was tied to Nathan Kincaid forever.My stomach churned as I felt the intense urge to spill my guts and cry at the same time but I held on knowing what chaos doing that would bring."Now you are one, together" the priestess
CHAPTER 5Nathaniel I blinked in surprise. Wasn't rejecting her supposed to be my own idea?I remember vividly how hurt she had looked earlier when I told her that I was going to reject her after the wedding ceremony. And now, she was the one trying to get rid of me?“And you are also going to be responsible for my medical education,” she added. “My parents hate the fact that I have an interest in the medical line and are not going to support me.”“So, do we have a deal?” she queried, stretching out her hand for a handshake.For the first time in what seemed like forever after my unfortunate accident, my lips curved into a smile. “You seem too eager to get rid of me. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought you had this planned the minute you discovered you were going to marry me.”She shrugged. “You also want to be rid of me. Or have you forgotten the words you said to me at the wedding hall so soon?”My smile morphed into a smirk. “Yeah. You are right. There’s no way I w
CHAPTER 6RosalieNathaniel’s words had not only hurt me but also made me angry. If he had not bothered to act so friendly towards me in the first place, I wouldn't have felt that comfortable with him. I mentally berated myself for my naivete when it suddenly occurred to me that his friendly act had something to do with the possibility of me healing his legs. There was no universe where a Lycan would actually befriend an Omega not to talk of marrying one. I was certain that he wasn't going to hesitate to reject me after I had fulfilled my own end of the deal. He was even going to do it if I hadn't shown him my healing skill. My empathy was to blame and perhaps, the mate bond. I shouldn't have revealed that secret to him.“Your chambers, ma’am,” Gerald suddenly announced, jerking me out of my thoughts. I realized that he had pulled the doors open and was waiting for me to go in. “Thank you,” I murmured. “There’s a receiver on the desk that you can use anytime you need the atte
CHAPTER 7Nathaniel Barely a few minutes after my bride left my room, there was a knock on the door, and before I could give whoever it was permission to come in, the doors swung open, and my lips parted in surprise. Bradley, the only sensible cousin I had and my best friend approached me with a broad grin on his face. “You didn't tell me that you would be flying in today,” I said with a fond smile on my face. We had spoken over the phone the day before and he hadn't mentioned that he was going to be returning to North Carolina. “I missed you too,” he replied. “Now, stand up and give me a hug.”A snort fell from my lips. “I wish. You know these legs are dead.”“And aren't I happy about that! Now, you wouldn't be able to bully me as much as you used to,” he deadpanned. “If you keep talking like that, I just might force these legs to work. I miss making you run around this building, screaming like a little girl,” I replied. His forest green eyes lit up. “Speaking of little girls,
Chapter 33Nathan’s POV“Watch your tone,” my father warned. “I am still your father.”I laughed out bitterly. “No. You stopped being my father the day I broke my legs and you looked at me like I was worthless. Like I’d failed you.”“You failed yourself boy, I don't understand how you always pick a fight with me all I did was to come warn you about your wife.”His jaw tightened, but I didn’t care. I’d swallowed my pride for too long, stayed quiet through every dismissal, every condescending glance. I was done.“You only care about Rosalie because she doesn’t fall in line,” I said. “She’s unpredictable, and that scares the hell out of you. You can’t control her like you controlled Mother.”His nostrils flared. “That’s enough—”“No, it’s not.” I pushed forward, every word from my mouth carrying the weight of everything I hadn’t said since the accident. “You resent what you can’t control. You always have. Isn't that why you loathe me so much because I was declared to be your powerful Lyc
Author's POV BRADTalk about perfect timing.He didn't expect to introduce Cleo the moment she arrived but since Rosalie was here why wait.He held Cleo a little tighter than necessary, hoping to make it believable. While Cleo did her part flawlessly, her arms looped around his arm like she belonged there, and he did his best to smile. His eyes, however, betrayed him. They kept flicking back to Rosalie, catching the barely-there flicker of hurt in her expression before she blinked it away.“That's nice,” she commented.That expression lingered in his mind far longer than it should have.Since that night… the night he planned a surprise and Rosalie had been avoiding him. He couldn’t shake the feeling he had crossed a line, said too much, or let something show that shouldn’t have. Nathan was his best friend, even if their marriage was arranged. Brad had no business forming deeper feelings for Rosalie.But he couldn’t help it. And he couldn’t bear the thought of losing her friendship
Chapter 31Rosalie’s POV As if a switch had been flipped, I was suddenly me again. “Guess my time is up” Elerein mumbled before me and I almost glared at her.Almost.But my eyes were locked in the deadly stare of the Alpha. If looks could kill I would have been six feet under.I stumbled back half a step, disoriented, just in time to see Daphne drop to the ground in a dramatic heap.She burst into sobs.“I—I didn’t even do anything,” she wailed, clutching her cheek. “She just attacked me!”Of course at a time like this the Alpha had to show up, how much of this had he seen, she was the one who attacked first, I was acting in self defense.Hell, I didn't do anything.Elerein had slapped her, not me. But try explaining to other people that a ghost possessed your body to defend your honor.The Alpha’s shoes thundered against the floor as he stormed toward us, his expression dark filled with venom.“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” he thundered.I took a step back. “Alpha, I—”
Chapter 30Rosalie's POV“An archive this big should have that spell,” Elerein said as she drifted through the dusty aisles of the pack library. We have been at the library since the merge failed; Elerein thought of searching for a spell or vial to help my body be compatible or whatever it was she meant.I was a little bit distracted, the encounter with my wolf consumed me a little. The thought I even had a wolf was astonishing and she tried to warn me about something.I tried speaking to her since then but it didn't work out, it was like she had vanished just as she had appeared which made me wonder if I just imagined it.Maybe Elerein would know what it meant, even if it was just for a second she did possess my body and that was when I saw the wolf.“Elerein?” I began speaking when she pointed at a book.She turned elated. “That’s the one, get it.”I shrugged off the question hoping to return to it later. We had more pressing matters so I did my best to push back the thought and fo
Chapter 29Rosalie's POV It took a moment to snap out of my daze. I didn't expect this outcome. Tiptoeing over the bottles, I walked towards where he was wasted.“Nathan?” I dropped to my knees beside him. His skin was pale, flushed with an unhealthy pink, and his clothes were twisted like he’d been fighting.I had never seen him disorganized.“Help me get him up,” I told Elerein instinctively before remembering she couldn’t touch him. “I can't, a spirit, remember?” she said while twinkling her fingers.With a grunt, I hooked my arms under his and tried to lift. “Come on, Nathan, you're an Alpha twice my size help me here” It took every bit of strength I had but I finally got him upright and into his wheelchair.His head lolled, barely lifted as his bloodshot eyes blinked open. For a moment, recognition sparked.Then he shoved me weakly, but enough to sting.“Go away…” he slurred. “You all are useless and stupid. Just leave me alone…”I ignored him and turned away, heading to the be
CHAPTER 28Rosalie’s POV“Cursed?” I mused aloud. I had never thought about that possibility, maybe that was why powerful healers couldn’t do anything about it.But she was hinting that I couldn’t either. Was this a lost cause?No! I refused to believe that. There had to be a way.“Isn’t there a way to break the curse?” I questioned with my fingers crossed.“Unfortunately it's a very powerful spell. What you’re asking is to be strong enough in a month to break a curse that had been perfected for decades. With the little mana you possess, it’s most likely impossible”It was like she threw a rock and shattered my hopes to smithereens, my legs couldn’t keep me upright anymore. I collapsed on the bed, my mind reeling.She quickly hovered next to me.“Oh Rosalie, don’t be sad. If we had more time, I’m sure you’ll be strong enough to heal your boyfriend”If she was alive I would have strangled her to death, she didn’t know how much this meant to me.It wasn’t about healing Nathan; this w
Chapter 27Rosalie's POV My hand trembled as I held the knife in front of my hand. The metal blade glistened under the chandelier."Do it already," Elerien whined as I kept hesitating. This was my third attempt, I still couldn't bring myself to make the cut.I forced myself but my brain couldn't obey the command."Is there no other way to do this?" I sighed in resignation, dropping the knife."Is it really so hard to cut yourself?" Elarein voiced, palming her head."Maybe in the time you're from self-harm is normal, but it's not here," I retorted, rolling my eyes.How could she be so comfortable letting me go through with this?"Or maybe you're too soft, it's just a simple cut and as a healer you can make it disappear in no time, being able to do it to yourself is the first step to making your powers feel as natural as breathing""Then why can't I do a small cut, maybe prick my thumb with a needle" I suggested."No that won't do, your brain won't see the urgency in curing a wound tha
Chapter 26Rosalie’s POV Alpha Kincaid ended with a cunning smirk, knowing the damage his words inflicted.Nathan didn’t say anything. His head bowed in helpless rage. I felt bad for him but then my attention was drawn back to the Alpha.“Wow, dramatic much?” A faint chill crawled up my spine as I watched in horror as Elarien hovered around him sticking her tongue at him.Of course he couldn’t see her but I could and it jump-started my heart as if he could. I choked out a sound as if clearing my throat to grab her attention but instead a few other heads turned in my direction.Daphne was in attendance, she no longer wore her fake bandage guess she was done slandering me. It looked like she had other issues to tend to as she barely shot a glance before returning her attention to Damien.She was practically drooling over him, now that his coronation was close she would do anything to ensure nothing derailed her chances of being the new Luna.“Rosalie, you should sit” Luna Edgar invited
CHAPTER 25ROSALIE’S POVThis is crazy, this is crazy, this is crazy.It was the middle of the night and I was talking to a Ghost or Spirit I don't know.But she was real, I’ve blinked multiple times, still she was still here and not a fragment of my imagination. She just stared at me balancing her weight from one foot to another as if waiting for a reply.I wanted to get stronger, to be able to use my powers well but I wasn't sure about this, she was offering help just so I could be her friend?That didn’t seem like a fair trade, but I guessed since she had been snagged in that book for a while she must be lonely.She seemed fascinated by everything which meant she had been asleep for a long time. I gave her a solemn look which she smiled innocently to.I couldn’t imagine how it felt being trapped in a book waiting for decades to meet someone.“What are you exactly?” I inquired.She gave a bow before speaking, “I’m Elarien, I’m tethered to magic and I’m here to serve you”“That’s not