“Now, follow me; it’s time to meet up with the clan elders; they all want to see you crowned as the princess of the realm.” I sighed and followed her to the clan.
They want to see me. For what? To touch their feet or what? I can’t even use my powers. Why do they want to see someone like me and crown me as the princess of the realm?It’s not like I wasn’t a princess of the realm; it’s more like they want me to be crowned for recognition, so all the people know I’m the princess of the realm blah, blah and blah.And also use this opportunity to carry on my duties and come across my mate.Blah. Blah. Blah.That’s all they want to see me for—wrinkly old council elders, all sitting down with young muscular Alphas discussing a few things among themselves and blocking the path to the mating ceremony.“Oh, ah… Alpha, go harder,’ whoever it is, was screaming like a pig. How annoying.As if the elders knew what was going on, they shut the gigantic white designer’s gate to block out the noise.Good riddance.I can’t bear to hear such noises, and I hope I don’t become like that disgusting person who screams in the room one day.The moon goddess be damned, I will faint.I went over to my mom and sat down in my seat close to her, yawning and feeling bored about the whole scenario.If I were just on my phone, this would have been much better for me.I hate this meeting; I wonder what they were discussing.“Hey, sis,’ Alex said, coming to me and sitting down beside me with a grin on his face.He needed something from me; I knew it. Whenever he needed my help, that’s how he always behaved.Alex is a seven-year-old boy who has full silver-white hair and blue eyes.He was a short boy with pink lips and bright features, and he had the same similarities as my father. He is lively and optimistic, but he loves to be rough and is quite messy.Today he acts cute. The next day, he is a stubborn brat.He is my little brother and an Alpha.The one thing our family has in common is our blue eyes. According to what I found out, it’s the source of our power, I think. But my eyes is different because I haven't shapeshifted yet.“What is it, Alex? Don’t bug me.” I knew where this was going.“I want to use your phone for just five minutes to check the latest game that just came out; Ace wants me to check the version.”Ace was his best friend and partner in crime.“You have a phone; why don’t you use yours?”“Please, Mom wouldn’t let me use the Wi-Fi; she switched it off.” He whined.“That’s because you use more than what Mom can afford,’ I laughed. “I’m not giving it to you; serve you right.”“That’s not fair, sis.”“It is fair,’ I argued.“If you don’t give it to me, I’m going to tell Mom that you were reading those mangas again.” He nearly yelled, and I soon covered his mouth with my hands and fiercely whispered. “Keep quiet; Mom will hear from you. I’m not reading any manga.” I denied.He pulled my hands off his mouth.“Then, please let me take it; I wouldn’t stay long.”“Go ahead,’ I finally gave up, and then something struck me: I realised I didn’t clearly swipe off the episode of the sex scene BL manga on my phone.Crap!I quickly got up from my seat. I saw my brother walking towards me, and excitement filled all my body. Forgetting why I got up in the first place, I went over to hug him.“GERARD.’ I squealed with excitement.“Hey, little kitty, how are you?” He laughed and kissed me on the neck as he hugged me and carried me up in his arms.“I’m fine. Welcome home, big brother. I miss you so much,’ I said cheerfully, feeling his warmth on my chest as he dropped me down on my feet. Yet, I hugged him. I didn't want him to leave. I fear if I let go of him, I wouldn't see him again.“Hey, stop hugging me so tightly, you will push me down. Everyone is watching.”He was taller than me, though; how could I drag him down?“I’m good. Where have you been? I haven’t seen you for a long time, Gérard, you didn't even care to call me.'"But, I often call you Princess.'"You could do it every day, it's not enough.' I argued."I've been so busy, Oceana, that's why I don't call every day'"It's your work much more important than my wellbeing?' I fumed with annoyance.He chuckled. "No, love, I just got carried away with my busy schedule. I got through it and came to see you.'"Really?' I questioned with my brows raised.“Yeah. Do you miss me?” he laughed.“Of course, I miss you so much; I love you.” I kissed him on the cheek the instant he bent down again and hugged me.“I miss you too, and I love you more, baby,” he murmured, leaning close to my ear.“Why did you leave? Before I could wake up, Mom and Dad said, ‘You were both gone.’ I explained.“Sorry, we left without telling you. I didn’t want to bother you.’“Liar,” I slapped him across the shoulder as he cackled. “You could have woken me up; I could have bid you goodbye and your wolf, too.’ I remarked.“I didn’t want to see a crybaby who wouldn’t let me off the hook; that’s why I didn’t wake you up.’ He teased me.I hit him on the shoulder again. “You are such a big meanie, brother.’He came close to my ear again and whispered. “What if I make it up to you? Would that make me not be a big meanie?’I pouted. “Yes, make it up to me.’“So what do you want from me, sweetie?”“Apologise to me.’ I smiled widely.“Ok, ma'am. I am so sorry, little sister.’I puffed up. “It’s not that easy to please me,” I feigned.He chuckled.“What can I do to make it up to you now, Oceana?’ he giggled.“Stay at home with me. I will make it up to you to apologise to me one more time and forgive you as well.’That’s why to avenge the death of others. He had to die and I would seize the clan for myself. That is my wish and my command, Amoux.’Amoux smiled and bent the knee before me.“Yes, Alpha Ivy Thorne. Your wish is my command, brother.”Carmine’s Pov.“Dad, look what Mom bought for me.’ Chloe rushed over to me with her toy.I smiled and hugged her as I patted her back, dropping the presents I bought for her.As a kid back then, I dreamed of not having a child, and neither did I think of having one someday. I’ve always wanted to be alone with the person I love and die in old age.My wishes might sound lonely to most people, but it doesn’t to me because that’s what I want.And besides, I’m into men and not women, so it doesn’t matter, anyway. I tried to be the perfect Alpha who everyone will look up to, and it worked out perfectly because of Gerard.He was my rock who gave me a leaning shoulder whenever I wanted to cry. My father was a ruthless man who wanted his children to live up to hi
She gasped with her hand on her mouth and muttered.“Gerard.’What? Who? Where?Who is she calling Gerard? What is she talking about? Why is everyone so weird here in California?“And who might you be?’“Aunt Jessie, do you know him? He’s the one who tied my shoelaces.’The so-called Aunt Jessie came to me and held my shoulders.Why do these wolves here in California have a habit of touching a stranger’s shoulders?I pulled her hands off my shoulders. I don’t like it.What the fuck is going on here?“It is you.” She exclaimed. “Gerard.’“Who is who?’ This was hilarious, but I didn’t want to laugh.“Where have you been, Gerard? Do you have any idea what you put Oceana through? She has been looking for you for the past six years. You can’t keep tormenting her like this. If she did anything to you, please forgive her Gerard. Please and this is…”“What are you talking about? Who are you and first of all, my name is not Gerard? I’m Ivy Thorne, and I don’t know who you are.’ I kindly pushed
“I’m talking and you are asking irrelevant questions, huh? His elder brother has been living in America for five years since then. He returned just to meet up with the clan because he’s an heir. He is not Gerard. Cut out this crap of yours. I don’t want to see you close to my best friend and his brother again. I will have you dealt with.’“Garold…”“I don’t want to repeat my words again, Oceana, behave your fucking self.’ he walked out on me and slam the door shut.I sighed and fell to the floor feeling exhausted and I haven’t had my bath properly since yesterday.I must reek of heat.Ivy’s Pov.I wiped my sweat off my face and neck as I entered the penthouse in my workout clothes.My parents were having breakfast, and the place was sort of noisy.“Hey, Ivy,’ my mom called out to me.“Hi, mom.’ I went to her and kissed her on the cheek, and greeted my father as well. I hugged my siblings and cousins.“Eww. You are sweating, bro.’“Yeah, I need to take a bath, cousin.’“You could come
“But you were the one who came to the room. You should have switched it off before lying down.’I rolled my eyes at him. “Should I kick you out of my room?”“No.’“Then get your ass up and lock the fucking door.’“Alright. Alright, before you eat me up, bad wolf.’I smiled and closed my eyes.“Please don’t leave me, Gerard. I will do anything to make us stay together.’“I heard you threatened Emily, Oceana. What the hell are you doing?’“Must you always get mad at me for everything? I did what I had to. She called me a whore.’“That’s why you kept her in prison? Are you mad or something?’“I’m not mad. You are my mate, Gerard. I will not hand you over to her. You are mine.’“So have I become some property that you have to not let me go.’She grabbed my collar with tears in her eyes. “Please, I love you so much, Gerard. Be my mate and I will never let go of you. I will fight till my last breath. I’m ready to face the pack now. I don’t care if we are siblings. Siblings fuck each other,
“It is not, Carmine. I knew my mate when I saw him. I felt the bond when I touched him. My wolf was alive for the first time in years. Please believe me, I need to see my mate. I beg of you.’“Calm down, the way you are in a hurry will not bring back your mate. You need to calm down, go home and take a fresh bath and relax. Tomorrow you have to come meet me so we can talk about this, okay?”‘`What do you mean talk about this, Carmine?" she yelled at me. “There’s nothing to talk about. I saw him with my eyes. We need to go see him. His name is Amoux, and he is Garold’s best friend. Or we can follow him, then we will track him.”“Did he say his name is Gerard?’Oceana shook her head. “No. The Amoux guy called him Ivy. And I need to know how he is called Ivy. I need to search for Gerard. Tell him we have…”“Oceana.’ I held her shoulders and sighed.“Go home and let’s talk about this tomorrow and then we will find out who he is.’She agreed.“Carmine, is that you?’I looked upstairs, and
The wind blew through our clothes as we both stared at each other, but his eyes were black and he looked so much like Gerard, something felt off.No, he was Gérard. I can never forget about his scent.“Gerard.’ I murmured, burst out in tears and hugged him. “Where the hell have you been? Why did you disappear from me like that? Please, Gerard, don’t leave me like that again. I can’t take it anymore. Please don’t leave me anymore. I don’t know how I will survive without you again.’I pulled away from him and looked at his face, but instead of seeing a warm smile from him.What I saw was a furious expression.“Who the fuck are you?’“What!’He sighed. “Like I don’t understand, why will you cling onto me like that?!’“Gerard.’“Do I know you? You just met a random wolf and hugged him? If you are a whore, I understand, but can you keep your silly thoughts to yourself? I don’t want to see you. I don't even fucking know you.’“What are you talking about, Gerard?" I asked in a shaky voic