For Camilla Castello, her deepest desires were simple—love and acceptance. When her family favored her seemingly flawless elder sister, she sought solace in her ideal mate, only to endure betrayal as he cheated with the favored sibling. Amid nursing a wounded heart, she became a substitute bride for her sister, forced to marry the incompetent Werewolf Prince, scorned by the King himself. Despite lacking choice, she trusted him, bore his child, and discovered a hidden, redeemable side beyond rumors. Her role, however, reduced to a mere breeder, her family and Pack mere pawns in the King's game. To escape these monsters, she fled with her unborn child, vowing to return for revenge against the Royal Pack. Yet, the unexpected entry of genuine love complicates her path. The prince was back in her life, and so is another, both offering their hearts. Now, faced with the choice between risking all for love or joining forces with a newfound alliance for revenge, Camilla must navigate a complex web of emotions and decisions.
View MoreCamilla Castello.
“I, Beta Garret Winslow, reject you, Camilla Castello as my fated mate.” His eyes stared dead into mine, his voice unwavering.
I swallowed down a lump, my hand curling by the side. I managed to voice out a response, my voice surprising coming out stronger than I feel internally. “I, Camilla Castello, daughter of Alpha Derek Castello of BloodHound Pack, accept your rejection.”
I promised myself it wasn’t going to hurt, that I was going to suck it up and even be the one to utter those words, but he beat me to it. The fuckard. As if he wasn’t being an ass enough, he dared to stretch his hand and my sly snake of a sister, Anna, stepped into his arm, snuggling close to him, sporting a wicked grin.
She clearly enjoyed seeing me in pain, no doubt. She’s always been like that for as long as I can remember, ever since we were kids.
She particularly seems fond of making my life hell, she just enjoys it to no end.
But, I never thought she’d grow up on that very habit, and I never thought she’d take it as far as sleeping with my mate. I wouldn’t have believed it honestly if I didn’t see them with my own two eyes, and I could remember hearing my heart shatter into pieces.
I’ve known Garret since we were kids, we practically grew up together. His father was my father’s Beta, before he came of age and took over following his father’s sudden demise.
We have always been close, compared to he and Anna. The two of us had more things alike, while Anna was too caught up by the glitz and the glam that comes with being the Alpha’s eldest daughter—and I, his youngest daughter.
It didn’t come much as surprise to us when we turned 18 and realized we’re actually mates. We were the perfect mates, or so everyone else said. Even my parents came to accept it, because there couldn’t be a better pair than the two of us.
I don’t know at which point Anna took interest in him, and he in her, or how long it’s been going on but well, they ended up in each other’s arms and I happen to walk in to them.
Believe me, I wanted to reject him first but rejection isn’t an easy thing, my wolf and I were hesitating. I knew I wanted nothing to do with a cheater, but it doesn’t make it any less hard.
He beat me to the rejection though, the very next day. I’m honestly surprised by how easy it came to him. But, it wasn’t the only thing that came as a surprise to me.
“Camilla, you are to marry Prince Adrian in the place of Anna.” My father, Alpha Derek declared later that day.
I looked up, my hand halting the action of playing around with the food on my plate as I focused my gaze on him. “What?” I can’t possibly be hearing him correct, right?
His expression as dead serious though. His eyes, cold as I’ve always known them to be stared back into mine. “You will marry Prince Adrian.” He repeated, “Anna has backed out, and we can’t break the promise by handing over no bride.”
I blinked, my mouth parting as I stared between him, and then to my mother, Luna Bree whom sat beside him, calmly eating her food as if she is unaware of what’s going on. I know she is though; she just chose to ignore it unless it concerns Anna.
I’m the least favorite child in case you haven’t realized.
I’ve grown to accept that as well—that for some reason, they weren’t particularly fond of me despite being their daughter as well. There’s no qualm there, I share similar features with my father.
They don’t physically abuse me though, mentally I can’t say so. I just learnt to grow a thick skin to it, until I feel like I no longer could.
“Wasn’t it agreed that she will be the one married to him?” Arranged royal weddings weren’t new to the Alpha families across the Werewolf Kingdom. Even my mother and father were arranged. It’s norm really—I am the one that managed to escape…or so I thought.
I didn’t realize losing my mate to my sister—which they haven’t said a word about by the way, would result to me ending up as the scape goat.
“Well, yes, baby sis…” Anna’s voice came before she made an appearance, stepping into the dining room, sporting the widest grins out there. She came to sit beside mom, her gaze fixed on me. “…but I can’t marry someone like that, you know.”
“Someone like what?”
“Someone that’s useless, ugly, and disliked by the King—his Uncle. I mean, he’s not even the King’s son.” Anna snorted, shaking her head. “You know; the rumor says it all.”
I swallowed thickly, my hand fisting by the side. “You’re too good to marry a loser, but I can?” I gritted out, trying hard to tame down my anger. To say I’m annoyed would be an understatement. “He’s a nuisance, a worthless one.”
I know what the rumors say, the Prince is known to be a pathetic fool and a total loser—everyone knows that. All he does is party, spend nights with various girls and fool around, nothing more than that. No one in the royal court respects him. That much is obvious.
I don’t consider myself to be someone special, or someone that deserves to be with someone of a high position or anything, but at least, I know I’m better than ending up with someone like that.
And yet, they would willingly hand me over to him.
“Last time I checked, you’re one as well.” Anna threw back, quirking a brow that dared me to claim otherwise. “You never do as you’re told, and you’re never good at anything other than starting fights. The only good thing about you was your mate…oh sorry, the mate that rejected you.”
My hands curled into a tight fist, my teeth gritting. “You shut your mouth, Anna.”
She ignored my words, feigning a deaf ear to it. “You two are match made in heaven really. You’re the perfect bride for him.”
“You don’t have a choice.” My father’s voice came, putting an end to mine and Anna’s impending argument.
I hesitantly shifted my gaze from her, and fixed it on him, disbelief no doubt clouding it. I know I’m not loved by them, but why are they willingly handing me over like that?
Anna didn’t have a problem with it before, no doubt having the glitz of becoming a royal cloud her vision till she decided she wants my mate instead.
“But, Dad…”
“This engagement is based on a treaty, and you know that.” Of course I do. I may not be involved in Pack politics like my sister, or elder brother—Alex, set to become the next Alpha, but I know stuff as well. “Our Pack needs this, and the fate of our pack and family as a whole depends on this.”
I blinked, looking away.
He continued, regardless of my silence and obvious disagreement. “Do you want to prove yourself to me, that I gave birth to a child I should be proud of not some nuisance. Do you want to be accepted and recognized by I and the whole Pack, do this for us?”
I know he’s guilt trapping me, I know that well enough.
But, I still gave in.
“Fine.” I gritted out. “I’ll marry the useless Prince.”
80- “EPILOGUE.”Camilla Castello.‘Can’t wait to see you walking down the aisle. Happy wedding day, My Queen.’ A smile made its way on my face as I read the message he had attached to the flowers he had delivered to my room while I was getting ready for our big day. And as I plucked the perfectly settled card in between the flowers, a wave of déjà vu hit me as I am reminded of our wedding ten years ago, the wedding that never took place.Now, who would have thought? Five months into Adrian proposing to me and four months into me agreeing to come back to the Kingdom, we are finally tying the knot for real, and I am to be his lawful wife? Who would have thought really?Except that feeling of déjà vu did not linger much, because the setting of our wedding is not like before and a lot has changed since that. Now, a feeling of anticipation and eagerness settled within me, all too giddy about the ceremony up ahead. And, as I stood in front of the full length mirror, giving myself a onceover
79- “Embracing the Good.”Camilla Castello.“Adrian,” I breathed out, pulling myself away from him as I sat up, then turned my head around just in time to see him get up to a sitting position as well, his own expression serious. I brought my lower lip between my teeth, nibbling it before I sighed once again, my expression softening. “I do not think that is a good idea.”The past few days we have spent together have been nothing short of blissful, I admit. And if I am to be greedy one more time, I would wish for what we have ongoing to remain in the human world alone and not go back to where we had left. But, I knew it was all just wishful thinking, I have known for the longest time. I just did not want to acknowledge it, wanting to live in this dream of mine a little longer before I would have to face reality. The reality where Adrian cannot live in the human world for he has greater responsibilities back at the Kingdom, and he cannot stay away for long.I have thought long and hard a
Adrian Moretti’s POV.Her breath was a soft gasp against my ear, the sound sending a shiver down my spine as sparks flew from the contact, all taking root from the mate bone. I held her close, feeling the heat of her skin against mine, her pulse racing beneath my fingertips and the feel of her warm body against mine.. The world had zeroed to this moment, the feel of her body moving with mine, the low hum of her voice barely audible between her ragged breaths. Fuck I love this woman and I miss the feel of her.“Adrian…” she whispered, my name falling from her lips like a plea, and I answered her with a growl, pulling her even closer, if that were possible. I am barely keeping my wolf in check from taking over.I could feel the tension building between us, her body trembling under my touch, my own pulse thundering in my ears. Every muscle in my body was strung tight, and I knew neither of us would last much longer. But hell do I want this with her, more than anything.Her nails raked do
77- “Making Claims.”Camilla Castello.My smile widened slightly, the correction jogging my memory from the day before, out of fondness, “Simon,” I corrected myself, nodding my head slowly as I tapped in the input, ready to take his order. Meeting his gaze again, I offered him a slight smile. “What will be your order today, Simon?”His expression seemed relieved, as if glad I had gone along with his name rather than the formality from earlier. “the same as yesterday,” he stated, without so much as a glance in the direction of the menu. “Your choices from yesterday proved to be very much welcomed truly.”“My choices?” My brows drew in, “You picked what you wanted. I merely hinted you being British.”“Which is not far off,” He pointed out, his tone knowing and teasing.I chuckled slightly, then nodded in agreement. “Which is not far off.” I agreed, then tapped in his orders same as yesterday, glad I could remember them all. Once I had done so, I looked up to hold his gaze again. “It wil
76- “Blissful Moments.”Camilla Castello.Adrian stayed true to his words about taking Luna to school, but of course, after getting his change of outfit brought by Caleb and showering. Some how, he actually managed to make it on time before Luna wakes up and gets ready. He even took the liberty of making breakfast for all of us, making me just sit on the stool and watch as he went about his work in the kitchen.I could not help but look at him in surprise, as Luna was getting ready while he and I were in the kitchen, with him handling the breakfast as he had promised. “Since when have you been one to know your way around the kitchen?” I asked, drawing my robe closer to my body as I crossed my arms over my torso, staring at him with furrowed brows. “Last I remember, you cannot do anything in the kitchen.” And that is the truth, cooking is not his forte, it has never been. The Adrian I remember cannot go into the kitchen and turn on the gas cooker without burning the kitchen down.This
Camilla Castello’s POVI stirred awake to the sensation of soft, lingering kisses trailing down my neck. For a second, I was a bit confused as to what is going on since I have grown accustomed to waking up alone in my bed, but a familiar scent registered in my mind, and the memories of last night came pouring in, making a small, soft smile take over my featured as I felt nothing other than satisfaction.There were no regrets whatsoever.My body responded instinctively, arching slightly as warmth spread from where his lips touched, the tingles returning reminding me of our newly renounced mate bond. My eyes fluttered open, and I turned my head to find Adrian already hovering above me, his dark eyes filled with a familiar intensity that sent a thrill through me."Morning," he murmured, his voice deep and low, sending shivers along my spine. His eyes, those familiar forest green orbs were now dark and hooded, desire swirling in them new compared to last night. Knots formed within me, hea
74- “Skins In Silk.”Camilla Castello.I do not know why I did it, but there was no ounce of regret in me. One minute, I was staring at him as he rambled on about wanting us to rekindle our relationship and start all over on a fresh slate, and how we wasted ten years of our lives for waste just like that, and I could not help but agree with him. For the first time in a long time, I decided to just let go of every thing and screw it, and the next minute I found myself kissing him. He seemed taken aback for a second, but he quickly recovered, his arms wrapping round me back as he kissed me feverishly, more sensuously.I found myself sitting on his lab, straddling him as we continued our kiss—the sound of heavy breaths filling the air of the room. One of his hands remained on my waist, grasping it tightly while the other slipped to my hair, pulling softly at its root just as mine roamed in his hair.His lips left mine just as I was starting to become breathless, but it trailed downwards,
73- “Winning Her Back.”Adrian Moretti.Three years. It has been three years since Camilla disappeared from the supernatural realm, and the reason is not entirely unknown. At this point, it already well known that Cassain, the Vampire King’s mate has returned, and that their love story has continued from where it stopped. Where she has been since her ‘death’ and why she chose to return then of all times when the relationship between Cassain and Camilla is picking up remains a mystery, but it is already known that it is the reason Camilla went missing.Every one else thinks Cassain has forgotten her, but I know otherwise. He has still been looking for her, and has found her even. He just did not show up, knowing she would not want to see him, and I could not blame her.It is kind of the same with me as well. It has been three years since she and I officially met—and why I say officially is, unlike Cassain, I do not exactly have the patience to know where she is and not visit her. In ev
72- “Perfect Strangers.”Camilla Castello.I brought the first aid kit with so many question running through my head. It got answered to a certain extent when I brought it to him and he gestured for me to sit down while he got on his feet, taking a hold of the kit and placing it on the coffee table beside us.I could only stare at him with drawn in brows and question swirling in my orbs. I watched as he opened the first aid kit, pulling out some essentials and then turned around to look at me, his expression unmoved. “Let me see your wound,” He said.If possible, my frown deepened, “What?” His words caught me slightly off guard, though a part of me did expect this much when he mentioned the first aid kit thing because it does not seem like he is injured whatsoever.“Your shirt,” he stated, his tone calm, but stern at the same time. “Take it off.”Subconsciously, I wrapped my hand around my self, my eyes narrowed at him slightly as if to silently question whether he knows what he is sa
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