Chapter 3

Viola's POV

"Viola, where are your clothes?" Edward asked once again, as he walked towards me.

Startled by his sudden arrival, I quickly lowered my gaze, my face burning with shame. My body was still covered by the blanket without wearing any clothes at all. I gripped the edge of the blanket tightly, holding back the anxiety in my heart and hoping that Edward would not be suspicious or ask me more questions.

"Edward, I'm ...."

"Forget it! Maybe you're too tired after our wedding. So you need to rest. I will also rest now," Edward said in a calm voice.

Hearing the Alpha's words, I was immediately able to breathe a sigh of relief. At least he didn't know what had happened between me and Evan. If Edward ever found out, he would kill me for what he believed to be betrayal.

My eyes glanced at the handsome Alpha I loved so much. My body was trembling with cold sweat pouring down my forehead. I was so worried that Edward would claim me, because he could tell that I was no longer a virgin.

"Oh Moon Goddess, please … don’t let him touch me. Don’t let him find out.” I hoped silently.

Without saying anything else, Edward immediately climbed onto the bed. He lay down with his back to me and seemed to have no intention of touching me at all. Seeing that, I felt very relieved. The burden in my heart seemed to disappear right then and there.

There was a time I longed for his touch. But now, the mere thought of it filled me with dread. For the first time, I was grateful for his distance. I buried my face in my hands, wishing I could erase the night from my memory.

I quickly got out of bed and put on my nightgown. After that, I sat in front of the dressing table while looking at my reflection in the mirror. Now and then, I glanced at Edward, who was fast asleep. His handsome face reminded me of Evan, the burly man who had taken my virginity earlier.

"Who exactly is he? Why is his face so similar to Edward's?"

"Evan, the Alpha of the Bloodwind pack. But why did he get into this palace so easily?" I was still wondering.

I couldn't sleep at all that night, as my mind kept being filled with the image of Evan, who I had assumed to be Edward. I also blamed myself. How stupid I was for not being able to tell the difference between Evan and Edward. The two Alphas should have different body scents.

But I don't know!

Maybe I was too eager to be touched by Edward, so I couldn't tell the difference between the two of them. Even my sense of smell seemed to have closed, and I couldn't smell my own husband's body scent.

After a long night of trying to fall asleep, I finally woke up this morning and prepared for my first day as Luna. As usual, when I woke up, I already didn't see Edward beside me. But this time, I felt relieved and started to get used to this situation.

I had just finished dressing up in front of the mirror when suddenly I heard a welcoming voice outside the gate.

"Welcome, Alpha Aldric and Luna Elsa from the Silvermoon pack."

The voice startled me, as the two names mentioned were those of my in-laws. They were Edward's parents.

I quickly left my room to join them in welcoming them to the Winterblood castle. Once outside, I saw that Edward was already there, welcoming his parents with the other officials of the palace.

"Where is your wife, Edward? Did she not come to welcome us?" I heard my mother-in-law's voice ask.

"Luna will be here shortly, mom."

Edward was about to turn around because he probably wanted to call me, but I quickly appeared and went straight to him.

"Luna, where have you been?" Edward asked a bit in a high tone.

"I'm sorry, Alpha. I didn't know your parents were coming."

"I told you last night, didn't I? Or were you not paying attention again?"

Edward's question took me by surprise. When did he say that to me? Or was it me who never focused on what he said?

"I'm sorry," I said, bowing my head.

"That's all right. Now let's welcome my parents and my brother."

"Brother?"

I was stunned to hear that. Now, my gaze was fixed on Edward's parents, who came with a man. The man's face was familiar to me.

"Him?" My eyes widened, as Edward's parents and brother now came towards us.

Luna Elsa immediately hugged me and Edward with a happy face. Likewise, Alpha Aldric also looked very affectionate towards me. The happiness brought a smile to my face.

However, my smile suddenly faded when the handsome man stood in front of me. His face was very similar to Edward's!

My breath caught in my throat. I stared at him, disbelief clouding my vision. It couldn’t be, but it was.

Him?

“Sleep well last night?” Evan said with a faint smile, his voice too low for others to hear. I froze. That voice—I knew it too well now.

The man blinked his eyes and asked in a half-whisper, so no one heard him but the two of us.

His smile was charming — dangerous even. The kind that could unravel secrets I had desperately buried just hours ago.

"You... You're Evan?" I asked in a trembling voice.

"Yes, and I am Edward's twin brother. Evan Aldric, Alpha of pack Bloodwind." He extended his hand to me.

I felt my world come crashing down. I was trembling with fear. Seeing this Alpha in front of me now, made me remember last night. I was so worried that he would tell Edward about what had happened to us.

However, I had to try to stay calm. I didn't want Evan to know that I was scared. I was sure that he wouldn't be able to read my mind anyway.

"I already know your name. So you don't have to say it again." I looked away and didn't take Evan's hand.

I caught a glimpse of him pulling his hand back. His golden eyes squinted, and a smirk formed on his lips.

I don't know what he was thinking. I don't want to know at all!

This morning, we all had breakfast together in the royal dining room. Afterward, Edward took his family on a tour of the pack. Then he also asked me to talk to his parents.

Ever since we met, it seems Alpha Aldric and Luna Elsa have liked me. They agreed to agree if I became Edward's Luna.

"Viola, you should visit our pack sometime. The entire Silvermoon pack would love to meet you," Alpha Aldric said to me.

"Sure, Alpha. I will visit you next time."

"Oh yeah, I think we should also pay a visit to Bloodwind Pack. I'm sure my brother wouldn't mind. Isn't that right, Evan?" Edward asked while glancing at Evan.

I gasped at that. I reflexively turned my head and looked at Evan. We stared at each other, and I guess he kept stealing glances at me. I saw a strange smile on his lips, as his eyes continued to stare fixedly at me.

"Of course, Edward. I will gladly await the arrival of you and your wife in my palace." Evan said.

His golden eyes never leaving mine, a slow, knowing smirk curling on his lips as he gave me a subtle wink — one only I would understand.

There was something in his gaze — not a threat, not yet, but a promise. A silent vow that this wasn’t over.