The moment we step inside the Hall, the sight of men and women dressed to kill greets us.
The room is parked with guests, as expected for a top businessman's birthday celebration.
My eyes did a quick survey around the room, probably looking for a certain someone.
When my eyes landed on him, I could not control the clench in my heart.
As expected, he had a woman in his arms. What was I expecting?
That he would come here all by himself?
Although I already decided to move on,
I can't help but feel bitter.
' Pathetic, aren't you?' I can hear someone inwardly mocking me.
I must be the most pathetic being to ever exist.
I force my mind off him, deciding that he isn't worth my tears.
My brother has no title in the pack. Although he is of Beta blood and had a high chance of becoming the beta, he chose to follow our father's footsteps and took over the family company.
He is the CEO of a multi-billionaire company.
He has connections extending to all sides of the country and beyond.
He doesn't need to be a beta to be famous.
Not being famous is something he has always been interested in.
He is the most down-to-earth person I have ever met and the best elder brother I could ever ask for.
Sometimes, I wonder if my feud with the Alpha has anything to do with him choosing business over the pack's beta position.
I remember that as we grew up, he had always wanted to be a good warrior and help keep the pack safe but everything changed five years ago.
Imagine the shock I went through when it was announced that Neo Brook would be taking over the family's business.
My father never forced him to follow in his footsteps even when everybody knew that only he could succeed the father.
Surveying the hall with my eyes, my earlier nervousness kicked in.
With Uriel's killer smile, all the men's attention shifted to us.
I started to feel nervous.
What did I expect to make such a grand entrance with Uriel?
She is a natural beauty and doesn't need to try to become the center of attention.
" Oh my God! Look at all the eyes directed at you.
I feel like I'll trip and fall here if I don't walk carefully."
Uriel whispers excitedly into my ears.
"What are you saying?
They are looking at you." I retorted, making Uriel chuckle.
" Why would I have so many people checking me out?First, I am mated so no male will be interested in me.
Thanks to you, we are in the spotlight. I feel like I'm back on screen."
Uriel giggled excitedly.
Instead of calming me, her words only succeeded in making me even more anxious.
I have always suffered from an inferiority complex.
That's something nobody knows.
With all the people checking me out, I started feeling afraid of someone noting my flaws.
" Relax, don't panic.You've got me." With a squeeze from Uriel, I relaxed.
" Come, I'll introduce you to some of my friends,"
Uriel said, pulling me to a group of men who had their eyes glued to us.
She has always been a social butterfly coupled with the fact that she is a retired model and the Alpha's only sister, she sure
has a lot of friends." What a surprise to see you here, Uriel.
You are looking as beautiful as ever.
Of course, your friend looks even more dashing tonight."
A blonde-haired guy with deep forest eyes said with a smile.
I blushed at his words.
" Oh please, save me the pretense. You don't need to be polite just to compliment my date tonight."
Uriel says and the man smiles in embarrassment.He was trying to flirt with me and Uriel being Uriel did not hesitate to expose him.
Poor guy." Always seeking to embarrass me."
The man complained but Uriel only rolled her eyes at him.
" Allow me to introduce to you my sister and best friend, IIebaye Brook. She is Neo's Younger sister."
I could hear the gasps upon the revelation.
Well, it's expected.My existence is something nobody knows about. I have always been protected from the public eye.
My parents always say that it's for my protection but sometimes, I can't help but think that there's more to it.
" I never thought that President Neo would have such a beautiful flower for a sister."
Another man commented, his eyes trained on me.
Something about his gaze made me feel uncomfortable.
" Careful of what you call her Alpha Bryan.
You don't want to see a scenario where a tiger gets kicked by a flower."
My brother's voice booms from behind and we all turn to see him walking toward us with
Tolani in his arms.
I cock my brows at him, wondering what he meant by that.
Does my brother know something about me because the IIebaye they know is nothing but a weakling who can't even defend herself?
" My apologies, President Neo.
I just think that your sister resembles a flower, beautiful and enough to attract attention at first sight."
The man identified earlier as Alpha Bryan said.
" I hope you are enjoying yourselves."
Neo. asked, successfully changing the topic.
I was starting to feel uncomfortable with their banter and he must have noticed it.
" The party was great, thanks for asking." The blonde answered with a smile.
I can't help but notice that the blonde guy seems cultured and polite, unlike Alpha Bryan.
" It's nice to see you here, Lycan Prince Cross."
My brother said, his eyes fixated on the blonde.
"Don't mention it. I would not miss your party for anything in the world." He replied.
So he is Lycan Prince Cross? I heard that he will take over his father's position in a year to come. Which means he is the next Lycan of the Shadow community after his father.
After chatting for a while with the guys, my brother left with Tolani to interact with the other guests.
Uriel was snatched by her mate, leaving me behind with the men.
I panicked, cursing Uriel for abandoning me after shamelessly declaring that I was her date.
When her mate came Looking, she did not think twice before Leaving me behind.
" Miss Brook, can I have a dance with you?"
Lycan prince Cross asked, his hand outstretched.
He had a smile on his face as his eyes regarded me.
With nothing to do or anyone to accompany me, I accepted his invitation.
Placing my hand on his, he led me to the dancefloor.
" Just call me Ilebaye.
Don't be so formal with me or I'll feel awkward."
I explained to the man and he nodded his head.
" Call me Ilebaye. Don't be so formal or I'll feel awkward." Having him call me Miss Brook feels awkward. I prefer he uses my first name." Sure, you can also call me Cross. Just Cross. Let's forget about titles for tonight and enjoy this dance." Cross proposed and I nodded in agreement.I danced with Cross and although my dancing skills were rusty, I managed to keep up with him. As we continued swaying to the music, I felt a piercing glare directed my way. Turning to look in that direction, I saw nothing. Everybody was busy doing their own thing. Shrugging off the feeling, I decided to concentrate on the man before me.It was easy actually, Just followed his lead and I found myself enjoying it. The man had a great body, I was surprised I hadn't noticed that before. He wasn't a gym rat, but he looked as though he spent a lot of time on his feet. He is a Lycan Prince after all so I did not expect any less." Do you have a mate?" Cross asked, making me tense for a moment.I
" Hello, mate?"A voice so deep and enchanting sounded from behind me.Taking by surprise, I gasped into total shock. As that voice sounds familiar. And I wasn't expecting the owner of the voice to follow me to the bathroom. Not forgotten he even called me Mate.Slowly, I lifted my head and the face I saw reflected in the mirror made my blood turn cold and my heart beat impossibly fast.Longest time.The face I saw that reflected in the mirror said again. Still, awestruck, I turned immediately to see if what I saw in the mirror a while ago was actually accurate.And to my greatest surprise, it was actually him standing in front of me. He hasn't changed at all. Still looking as handsome as ever. With his Grey eyes, Pale smooth skin, and his frizzy hair. The night where I slipped my fingers into his frizzy hair kept coming back to my head like it was something that happened only yesterday.His standing in front of me keeps reminding me that I was rejected by him. He called me a ner
I got up the next morning with a heavy head due to the noise coming from downstairs. Trying to adjust my position on the bed as my head kept aching. Looking around the rooms I discovered I was in my room. How did I get to my room? I was at my brother’s birthday party. So, how come I am in my room?I asked no one but myself that questionThen with a heavy head, I started having flashbacks of what happened yesterday. From the moment I met with Pere at the restroom and how things unfolded with us. And when I went back and drank a lot to the point where I could not stop myself from kissing Cross.Ohh no I can't believe I did that. How will he look at me now? Am sure he is looking at me like a desperate woman. After having a flashback of what happened during my brother's birthday party, I tried getting up from the bed. But was stopped by a voice. “Mom, you will need to have this, it will help you with your hangover. Grandma prepared for you. When I lifted my head to glance at the
Since the dining table was quiet the breakfast went by very fast. After finishing my meal I walked out of the the dining room.Mom! Are you still going to rest? My son asked from the dining table.Yes, son. I don't have anything to do right now but to rest. Illebaye said Dear, you haven't told us about your stay out of the pack all these five years. Mom asked.Yes, my dear. This is the perfect time for us to use the moment to bond. Is been a whole 5 years since we have bonded and because you got back yesterday which was your elder brother's birthday we couldn't bond but right now we can. My dad said Gosh! Moon goddess why did you bless me with such parents who love lists so much? I said to myself Is not our fight so you will need to deal with it. My mom said Oh! No! I forgot again that they could hear me. So, are you gisting us or not? My mom asked Am sorry, M and David, but I need to rest right now. My head still aches from the excess alcohol we drank last night. Maybe next
What else do you want us to discuss? Well, nothing much, apart from the fact that I miss us especially when we used to come over here to clear our minds. Same here too, I do miss this place. But not as much as I miss you. Alright, so how was life in New York? That away from the pack and living with humans? Uriel asked Well, it was good. Especially since most of the people in New York knew about the existence of werewolves. What? Are you serious that some of them knew about our existence? Yeah. You are surprised too right? That is how I was surprised when I found out the first time. But I was happy because it somehow made my stay there with my son easier. Wow! I never knew about that. But I am happy since you both never faced any problems. Thanks, babe, but we can't stay there forever. That is why when Neo invited us for his birthday I thought it wise to bring my son so he could come see his route. Does that mean that you both will be going back to New York? Uriel ask
Ethan!Yes, mom.Are you okay Mom? Yes son I am perfectly fine.Mom, Aunty Tolani told me that I look like the Alpha of this pack. Is it true? Son, you don't need to think too much. Alright, your aunt just wanted us to have a problem. Mom, you know me too well, I won't let anyone destroy our relationship. Because I love you so much, Mom. Ethan said and hugged his mother. And Mom loves you too.Mom, if you say you love me then don't you think you should tell me about my dad?Mom, I know you love me so much but there is no need for you to worry yourself anymore because I am not a kid anymore and I will be able to handle the truth. And see who can handle the truth? Illebaye said and picked up her son to check.Mom, you are looking down on me. And don't forget I am a big boy. Ethan said and started smiling. Yes, sir, my 5-year-old son is now a grown-up boy. Illebaye said and played with his hair.Mom! You know I don't like it when they touch my hair. Especially your mom, who keeps
She is back. My mate is back after 5 good years. And right now she looks more beautiful than the last time I saw her here at the pack.I know she was beautiful ever since her childhood but right now she has grown more endowed.I miss her so much. There is no passing day. I haven't stopped thinking about her.When I rejected her the last time I didn't know she would leave the pack. I just wanted her to work more on herself and form the look of thinking she had done it.Ring! Ring! Ring! Who the well is calling me at this time? Hello! Greeting Alpha. Hope you have good news for me. Pere said to the person on the other line. Yes, Alpha. The person responded. What is it then?Sir, you have a son with Mr. Ethan's Daughter. What rubbish are you talking about? Pere asked Yes, Alpha. I am not lying because the boy looks just like you. The person it. If her son looks like me it doesn't mean it's my child. Maybe it is just a coincidence. Alpha Pere said.Is that all the information
The moment Ethan left the room Illebaye took out her phone and made a call to Uriel.Within a few rings the phone was answered.Hello, Uriel asked Are you still at your brother's mansion? Illebaye askedNo, I won't go there again. Am at my mate's place. Uriel answered Alright. Illebaye said Any problem? Uriel askedI told Ethan the truth about his dad. Illebaye said What? Uriel asked Yes Uriel, I told him the truth if not my brother's Mate would have told him the truth. Illebaye said Am sorry about that. Do you want me to come over? Uriel asked No, I am fine. I am just happy that I was able to tell him the truth about his father. Illebaye said And how did he react? Uriel asked That is what is surprising me right now. Illebaye said What do you mean by you are surprised? Uriel asked When I told Ethan the truth he didn't react to Uriel. He was just so calm infact he behaved too big for his age. Illebaye said I am happy that he was understanding. You know it was just the both