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
Chapter Ninety-One “In The Dark.” Isabella Kingston.“Are you sure you are okay? Because that is all I care about. I know this is all a lot to handle.” Grace’s voice filtered through the phone call, her voice travelling through the air pods in my ears to register in my mind.My lips slanted into a small smile, despite knowing she cannot see it. “I am holding on well,” I assured her. “I am hanging on.” I added in a small, but confident voice.I heard her sigh from the other end, obviously not believing me entirely but not calling me out on it either. Instead, she said. “I have not been able to reach Christian either,” her tone was laced with a hint of worry. “Carter said he is away for a business trip though it has been three days, and he has not replied my calls.”Me either. I wanted to say. It has been four days for me, and he has not called back, nor sent a text back. I have been trying to not dwell on it, because if I should, then I fear I won’t have the strength to handle him and
Camilla 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