54- “Just a moment.” Adrian Moretti. I pulled back shortly soon after, not wanting the embrace to past the stage that will be acceptable—not that it is in the first place but the last thing I want if to make this even worse than it already is. I have already crossed the limits by allowing her to embrace, because it is a moment of weakness that only the two of us understands the best—of where I understand her the best so I did the only I could do in that moment to lessen my guilt, hoping it will in some way lift some of the pain weighing her down as well. However, it does not mean that I like it, nor did I want it to drag on any longer—not when I am here for a different reason, not when the woman I am here of is just a few doors down and could make an appearance any minute now. I know without a doubt she will misunderstand this situation, and that is the last thing I want. “That is enough, Serayah,” I muttered, as I stepped out of her embrace, putting a reasonable distance between u
55- “I know you, Adrian.”Adrian Moretti.My brows drew in upon hearing Serayah’s knowing words, and every thought I have of denying those words from her got thrown out the window from the look she was giving me—a knowing look filled with so much knowledge that I instantly knew denying it will not work. She will not believe me, not when she already seems to know the answer, denial will not work on her—I know her that much to be aware of such.Instead, I sighed and looked right ahead, as we silently strolled down the flowery path, all alone in the middle of nowhere, where no one could eavesdrop on our conversation. In a way, I was glad she decided to take us out this far for I cannot imagine having this conversation back at the resort where anyone could hear, I cannot risk anyone finding out before Camilla does, even if Serayah already seemed to have grasp that concept.“You know, huh?” I asked instead, my voice low and blank, not knowing how to feel about this. Of course, I am worried
55- “I trust her.” Adrian Moretti. So, physically, she and Camilla certainly do not look alike. Both women are beautiful in their own ways but of course, Camilla is the only one that caught my eye. But, their attitudes is similar to a certain extent, and that was why I avoided her at first because she reminded me of Camilla so much I could not stand it. I eventually caved in for I was willing to accept even if it was that—a woman similar to her, for that moment, it was more than enough for me. Serayah’s voice came again, this time losing that smugness she feigned earlier, her tone low, and low. “But, I guess I do have to thank her, huh?” She asked, her tone soft, nothing like the confident woman she was earlier. She always has this way of switching between emotions, because ultimately, I know she is not the same confident, sassy and careless woman she was before. She is simply feigning it now. “Thank her, why?” I asked, my brows drawn in and my lips slanted into a deep frown. Ser
56- “Her Trap.”Camilla Castello.I had crafted the first part of my plan, but it took me over two days before I finally got the chance to execute it. Two days of having to suffer in the presence of the insufferable Lunas and partners just to keep up Cassain’s good image—two days of the man not yet warming down his anger towards me, which is a first because for as long as I have known Cassain, he has never held grudges against me, till this time. I could not help but wonder what went wrong to have him react this way towards me so much that even Salazar and Ria noticed the cold air surrounding us but they did not say a thing about it—much to my relief.I doubt everyone else noticed though, because in the presence of prying eyes, Cassain was just as sweet and attentive as ever, and I held up the act as well but it only scares me more because I did not like the cold shoulders that follows. I tried to him, but he was not having any of it so I took his olc shoulders as a motivation to set
57- “The Bait.”Camilla Castello.“But why?” I asked calmly, not in the slightest moved by his anger. Nah, I am too calm internally. “It is true, isn’t it?” I am supposed to calm and appease him, right? So I can get him on my side. Sure. But, I do not do ass kissing. We state facts, and find a way around it. “Is that not why you are always angered when someone brings it up? Because deep down you know it is true, or you fear it being true.” I added what I know is a fact.He glared at me, then pushed his chair back and got up. “I am done here.” I am right, he is in denial for if it turns out to be true, his image is on the line and so is everything he has worked so hard to build.“You know I am not your enemy,” I said, as he attempted to walk past me, making him halt in his steps. “I honestly care not for your daughter, so you do not have to worry about me running my mouth l
58- “Regrets?”Camilla Castello.Things went a little out of hand, a bit more than I anticipated. Turns out, all the Alphas were looking for the chance to oust Adrian, especially given how he ascended the throne and all. Which was why, the moment they got the chance given to Alpha Harden by me, they did not hesitate to fest on it and pick on every single thing about Adrian’s governance, his power weakened remarkably because of it, his dark pasts was dug up, secrets that were kept hidden all these years coming to light and things only got worse due to the sudden attack at the packs that required the summit getting called off in a haste and every one basically having rushing to head back to their places to prepare for the attack.By the dawn of the fifth day, everyone had prepared and was pitching their rides back to their places. Ria informed me that we were set to leave as well, and they were all waiting for me outside. So, I left my room with the full intention of heading downstairs,
59- “Mate.”Camilla Castello.Turns out the attacks are bad, but they are more focused on the Werewolf Kingdom, the reason is yet to be known. Only a few clans under the vampire Kingdom suffered the brunt of the attacks, but the werewolf packs surely have it so bad they are still finding ways to manage it.It has been over twenty-four hours since we returned, and I haven’t had a chance to speak to Cassain to clear what is ongoing between us. This cold air, I do not want it any longer, I want to get rid of it but it is hard when he gave me the cold shoulder throughout the drive back home and the moment we arrived, he was swamped with Kingly duties while I have a daughter to tend to. A daughter that makes my heart swell with guilt as she reminds me of the father she is unaware of, whom I had left behind to suffer not just the issue with his pack, but what could be his possible demise as well.I was determined to wait up on Cassain and speak today though, for I do not want to spend anoth
60- “Daddy?”Camilla Castello.I did not think twice, for I believe there is no need for such. The moment it dawned on me what truly is going on, instinctively, my lips parted as I met the gaze of the man standing across me.“I, Camilla Castello, daughter of former Alpha of BloodHound Pack, reject you, Alpha King--”“No, Camilla, please…don’t.” Adrian was quick to cut in before I could finish the sentence. In the flick of an eye, he was standing in front of me, his eyes glossy, and pleading. “Please do not reject me.”I glared at him, unwilling to back down. Instead, I curled my hands by the side and continued. “I reject you, Alpha King Adrian as my chosen mate--”“Please,” His voice came again, thick with emotion. “I…” He sighed, shaking his head. Then, he did something that caught me off guard. In the blink of an eye, the great Alpha King Adrian was on his knees right in front of me, his eyes pleading as he held mine. “…please do not reject me, Camilla. I plead with you.”“Accept it