Leander's POVI reached out, feeling around towards Faye's side. The bed was still warm under the covers, but empty.My arm extended, yet I found nothing.Opening my eyes, I realized she wasn't there beside me.I smiled, feeling a bit abandoned after having s.ex.Next moment, I found a note from Faye on the bedside."Darling, I've gone to class. Remember to eat breakfast."Her message made me smile knowingly. But class... I thought of the video she mentioned yesterday... Is she okay?Yesterday's facade of ease was all an act, just to keep Faye from worrying too much. In reality, I wanted to tear apart whoever was behind those rumors!I found the video, but couldn't bear to watch more than halfway through before angrily tossing my phone aside.The phone bounced on the bed with a loud "thud" before landing on the carpet.My chest heaved. That video made me so angry. I wouldn't allow my beloved to be defamed by some dark, rat-like person. I would find that person myself and make them pay
Third-person POV"It's you!" Liam's voice was low and menacing.Ashley's heart raced, her entire body seeming to lose its warmth. Why did Liam suddenly guess it was her? What had she exposed?Was it her words just now?! No! No... as long as there's a phone, everyone in the school can see that video; she only stated a fact!Ashley panicked, thinking perhaps Liam was just trying to scare her into confessing.Her throat felt constricted, painful even, as she struggled to speak."What?? I don't know what you're talking about, Professor," she managed to say.But suddenly, Liam laughed. That smile made Ashley dazed; it was the first time Liam had smiled at her. It felt like his smile swept away all the gloom in her heart, replacing it with sunshine and a gentle breeze.But the next moment, Liam's eyes turned cold again."That video."Ashley denied it outright, "It wasn't me. I saw it from someone else's post...""If it wasn't you, and all you know is this useless information, then you can l
Faye's POVEven though I was mentally prepared, stepping into the school still startled me with countless gazes.As yesterday's gossip center, it's not that I'm narcissistic, but really, everyone was looking at me.Fine, I woke up early and did my makeup beautifully just to boost my confidence for this kind of situation.But it wasn't just the stares; even worse, there was a buzzing chatter reaching my ears."Was that girl in yesterday's video?""Is she really dating Liam?! Why her!""She actually has two fated mates?! Isn't anyone jealous of her?! I envy her so much..."Various voices assaulted my eardrums, so I had no choice but to put on my headphones, pull up my coat's hood, actively blocking out their gazes and discussions.When I walked into the classroom building, the commotion didn't ease up; instead, it multiplied several times over.The not-so-spacious corridor was packed with people on both sides. I felt like an animal living in a zoo, and they were the spectators."Faye, y
Faye's POVYou know what?A good way to cover up or end a hot topic event is to divert attention to another hot topic.Most people's memories are no different from goldfish, they forget what happened before real quick.As I walked into school again, I knew something new had happened.Nobody was throwing probing, gossip-filled glances at me anymore, because that was just a waste of time. After all, I was just a washed-up gossip queen.Now, a new gossip star is rising.Classmates are eagerly devouring the latest issue of "Moonlight Detective".I couldn't help but show one of the few relaxed smiles I've had in the past few days.Hedy asked me to meet her at the school café.As I walked into the café, I spotted Hedy in the corner, wearing a hat which was unusual for her (she loves wearing hats), trying to shrink her body at the small round table."Hedy!" I called out to her.She lowered the brim of her hat and quickly got up to pull me down to sit with her. "Shhh, shhh!""What's up?" I co
Faye's POVI looked out of the airplane window. Below the white clouds, the endless coastline sparkled like silk in the sunlight. That's where I was about to land, a warm and leisurely paced city.Before I departed, the Headmistress of the orphanage told me, "You'll surely love everything about this place, Faye. There's sunshine, a coastline, citrus trees, and most importantly, your mother and her new home."Indeed, my mother lived here, in the largest werewolf pack in Santan State - the Silver Moon Pack. She was the Luna of the Silver Moon Pack.While the plane was taxiing down the runway, my heart also surged with emotions. I was about to meet my mother, and nervousness began to creep in.This was the closest time I had been to the concept of "home" in my 17 years. Although I always referred to the friends and teachers at the orphanage as my family, over the years, my "home" had been constantly changing. When I was young, I witnessed my friends being found by their biological parent
Faye's POVI stared at the back of that man in a daze. My phone rang again at that moment. I suddenly realized that after the accident, I hadn't checked my phone. I answered the call, and it was the voice of Headmistress Annie."Hi, what's up, Headmistress?""Faye, I have good news!"What? Good news? I wasn't excited at all. What could it be? I pondered with boredom. Could someone be willing to sponsor my university education? Other than that, I didn't know what else could qualify as "good news" for me at that point.I feigned excitement to go along with Annie, even though I didn't really care about what the good news was. Annie exclaimed excitedly, "Faye, your biological mother has found you! Where are you now? Come back quickly. We have a lot to prepare!"WAIT!"Annie, please say that again!" I could barely hold my phone, my hands trembling heavily. Wasn't I abandoned? Why would my biological mother suddenly appear?Annie explained, "There seems to have been a misunderstanding, but
Faye's POVHe's the one who helped me that day at Uncle Simon's café! But wait! Something's different! He's not the man who saved me; he's the man I met outside the café!"You bumped into me," I rubbed my shoulder.Those blue eyes stared at me calmly. "I'm sorry, but I need to correct you. We bumped into each other. Besides, I think you should take more responsibility than me..." His gaze shifted to my phone. "You were walking with your head down, looking at your phone."Under his stern gaze, I felt a blush rising from my neck. My face began to heat up, but I didn't want to give in. "Alright, you're right, I apologize to you. But you should apologize to me too. You hurt me.""Sorry. If you're in pain, I can take you to the hospital after I find the person I'm looking for."Unexpectedly, this man, though serious, had a good attitude.Was he here to pick someone up? I instinctively looked down and noticed he was holding a sign. Now, the sign is stained with coffee.Wait, that name... it
Faye's POVLeander pointed at the building. "That's our home."What? No way! That's where princesses live! I couldn't help but exclaim.Leander chuckled and turned to me. "Well, from today on, you're a princess."It was then that I realized I had let my inner thoughts slip out.Liam joined in the laughter.In an instant, my cheeks turned hot and flushed. It wasn't just my imagination. I always felt like Liam didn't quite like me. His laughter had a way of choking me.Soon, our car arrived at the castle-like building. From a distance, I saw two people standing at the castle gate.Before the car had come to a complete stop, someone rushed toward us, shouting my name. Oh my goodness, it was my mother, Elena!"Hey, mom, this is too dangerous!" Leander shouted as he brought the car to a stop.We got out of the car, and everything around me left me feeling overwhelmed. Elena stood in front of me, tears glistening in her eyes as she took my hand."My daughter..." she trembled.My mind went b