“I want you to arrange the baskets and call Erin and ask her to see me as soon as she can.” I stood by the table waiting for Corvina to return her attention to me after she finished instructing the other females. She barked away orders as the females went away on their way to complete their tasks. Such elegant female she is. Daughter of an ordinary pack member and now the mate of the Beta. She carries herself with unyielding grace and she is one kind female. Over the last two weeks of me visiting the Alpha villa regularly as per the Luna’s request, I came to know Corvina. And we sort of bonded.“Corvina!” I called to grab her attention as soon as she had finished briefing others and she turned towards me with a wide smile. She walked to me and pulled a chair to sit. She groaned and massaged the nape of her neck.“I guess you are extremely busy with the preparations.” I said as she looked up at me with a stressed smile. “Yes, more than ever before.” She signed and motioned me to sit.“
The next day flew by as I and Vesna searched around the pack searching for wildflowers. I had no idea how huge this pack was! And how many wildflower beds scattered around the territory. After locating the flowerbeds, it was time to harvest the flowers we needed. On the day before the festival, I and Vesna started collecting the flowers we needed early in the morning. And by the time the sun started to come up, we had finished collecting all the flowers we needed. As soon as we reached the makeshift boutique, we sprayed down the flowers and placed them on the water mixture Vesna had made. Flowers will stay fresh for longer this way. And most of the flowers we collected were only starting to bloom. So, by the time everyone will sit down for dinner tomorrow, the flowers will be completely bloomed. I sat down and wiped the building sweats away and gulped down cool water.“You rest for a bit; I’ll go bring the vases.”After Vesna and two bulky males had brought in the boxes full of porcel
“No one is supposed be here. Ever!” Something glowed in his eyes as he said those words. There was darkness and…pain. I didn’t know he was capable of any other emotion except for anger and cruelty. Then again, I don’t even know him. Every human holds endless mysteries inside them. Things they don’t want anyone else to ever find out. Outsiders only ever see the façade the other person shows them. They can never access the true person behind that act. And being in my position, I can only wonder what might actually be behind this façade he holds.“Well?” He raised a brow waiting for me to answer. And I realized I was staring at him like an idiot for the past couple of minutes.“Oh, um…I was looking for some flowers and got the yarrows I needed…and…um…I couldn’t find the lilies I needed and saw a Black Diamon White Crape Myrtle tree. And I tried but couldn’t reach the branches to pick the fresh flowers…and I thought if I threw something to break a branch then I could pick the flowers. So,
There was something there that wasn’t there before. I suddenly wasn’t scared, anxious of the untold future. I felt warm, protected, and cared for just in his presence. None of the things that were keeping me awake at nights were crossing my mind. I was just savoring the moment, the close proximity of him. He wasn’t physically closer to me but perhaps spiritually? He stood at a distance caressing a white horse. There were a few more behind it minding their own business but this one looked content with the attention Erdem was showering it with. It was also the very first time I witnessed a horse getting that close to a werewolf. There was just something there, I couldn’t wrap my head around. But I know I will be cherishing this moment till I take my last breath. I return my attention to the White Crape Myrtle tree in front of me. I carefully picked all the flowers in my reach but those were not close to being enough. I looked up at the flowers just barely out of my reach. Argh!This are
“Hey lady?” A small voice asked for my attention, and I looked around to find a tiny girl staring up at me. “What is that?” She asked pointing at a flower crown hanging on a hook and I crouched in front of her.“That is a flower crown. Would you like one?” I asked with a smile, and she tilted her head.“What is a flower crown?” She asked as I brought down the flower crown.“You wear it on your head. Would you like to wear it?” I asked and she nodded her head and put it on top of her long brown hair. “Just like this.” She stared up at me with surprised eyes.“You look like a flower princess!” Her face brightened up at what I said. “Would you like to see yourself?” I asked and she nodded her head with excitement.I brought out the small mirror I had kept in the stall and held it in front of her. Upon seeing her reflection, she jumped up and down with joy bringing a smile to my face.“Thank you!” She squealed and I smiled down at her.“You are welcome.” She gave me back the mirror and wa
His gorgeous blues, identical to that of Erdem’s stared into mine as he bowed his head and lifted my hand to his lips. “I am Anxo.” He said as his lips brushed over my knuckles.His looks and his actions could easily knock anyone off their feet. He could make anyone fall to his feet and beg to have his slightest attention. But he wasn’t here to pursue me. It might look like so from others’ perspectives, but I knew, he wasn’t here to pursue me. His actions spoke something, but his eyes told something else.“And may I have the honour to know such fair maiden’s name?” I never had the honour to be in presence of a regal or noble but if you told me he was our prince or king, I would believe you blindly.I snatched my hand from his grip and closed my agape mouth. I composed myself and bowed my head.“I am Nesta. Thank you for your kind assistance and I apologize for bothering you. Please enjoy your evening.” I raised my head, and he stared at me, amused?“Are you always this formal?” He as
As the Luna and Beta females gathered around the bonfire and circled it, slowly swaying their bodies to the rhythm of the drums, traditional melodies began to play. The females ramped up the tempo as they swayed their hips and waved their hands in sync, circling the fire, to the beat of the drums. wolves surrounding them slowly started clapping. Soon, everyone was in sync as they danced to greet the moon. The dance was a tradition of our lands. This dance was one of the few things that the packs in this region had in common. This ceremonial dance is very crucial in bringing the wolves closer.Just at the opposite side of the fire, stood Alpha Erdem. His blazing blues stared so intently at his Luna. His eyes followed her every move. The love and hunger in his eyes were so visible that even in this distance, I could see that crystal clear. I closed my eyes and looked up at the sky. The stars were like a choir in the serenade of the black; they were like lights that spook in limitless pa
“-and he was stupid enough to believe that?” I asked in disbelief and Corvina nodded her head stifling her laugh.“Yes! Nikola even surprised me. He said, ‘I will not return until I find the Mūrkharuberry.’ I stood there dumbfounded as he ran off. I tried to stop him, but he was long gone. And you won’t believe he didn’t return for two weeks! And when he finally returned, he had a pout as he complained about how he looked through every wood, forest, and mountain only to be told by a mad sage that Mūrkharuberry is not real and meant fools’ berry. And it is common a phrase in Kannadigas.” Corvina and I burst out laughing as she concluded her tale.“I suppose love really makes people fools,” I remarked as I laughed, and she nodded her head.“This reminds me, we females will be baking the day after tomorrow. Come by at noon. Don’t be late.” “Baking? What’s the occasion?” I asked surprised and she shrugged.“We hold these baking, cooking and gossip sessions every now and then. And you are