CHAPTER 62: NEW POWERSVENUS:I stared at Maxine for a while, then shook my head. “Nothing. I had a dream, though,” I murmured after a moment.He tilted his head. “What kind of dream?”“A vision. Of my parents. I think I saw them… my real ones.”His expression sobered. “How do you know it's them?”“They spoke to me. They told me I was a hybrid. Witch and werewolf.” I know I'm not supposed to share this with Maxine but if we're truly mates, then there's no need to hide anything.He didn’t look surprised. “Then the seer was right.”I narrowed my eyes. “The seer actually told you everything?”He just smiled. “She didn't have a choice. She might possess supernatural powers but I still ranked higher as an Alpha. So she couldn't refuse me anything. The only one who ranks higher than an alpha in werewolf world is the Alpha King. Every other person is subject to the alpha.”I nodded. “I have a lot to learn about werewolves.”“Of course you do.” He smiled up at me. “And I'll gladly teach you.
CHAPTER 61: YOU'RE A HYBRID VENUS:I was in a field, walking toward a female figure. I didn't know who she was but I had the urge to go to her. Then suddenly, a male figure stood beside her. They looked like a couple.“Venus,” a voice called from where the female figure was. It sounded a bit familiar. Gentle, yet edged with urgency. “Turn around and go back, my love. Don’t come any further.”I turned around and my back was facing toward the sound, my feet gliding over the ground though I hadn’t moved them. “You’ve grown strong, Venus. But you must remember who you are.”“I don’t understand,” I whispered.“There were wolves who feared what you could become—what your bloodline meant. They wanted you dead. Your father and I died trying to shield you.”I blinked in confusion, my heart pounding fast. “But… I’m human.”“No,” the voice said gently, sounding closer. “You’re so much more. You carry my magic, and your father’s royal wolf. You’re a hybrid. Born of two powerful bloodlines. And
CHAPTER 60: SHE FAINTED MAXINE:I expected this moment to be the happiest moment in my life. But here I was staring at Venus' unconscious form. My heart still hadn’t stopped pounding since she collapsed across my desk, eyes fluttering shut before I could even react. One second she was blinking at me with stunned disbelief, and the next, her entire body gave out."Venus!" I’d shouted, leaping forward, catching her before her head could hit the desk. "Venus, look at me! Wake up!"But she didn’t. She didn't blink. And neither did she even groan.Panic had surged through me like wildfire. I didn’t wait to call anyone. I only mind linked Conrad and told him what just happened.I didn’t think about what it would look like to anyone watching. I simply scooped her limp form into my arms, shifted her carefully onto my shoulder, and stormed out of the study.She didn't weigh much and knowing that she was my mate made it much easier for me to carry her.The hallway was quiet, but a few night p
CHAPTER 59: I CAN FEEL YOUR WOLF, VENUS.VENUS:Maxine shut down the laptop and moved over to where I sat.My heart started pounding as he fixed his gaze on me. He didn’t speak. He just looked at me… like he was trying to read my mind.“You still scared of me?” he asked, his voice low—husky with a note of mischief.I lifted my chin. “I've never been afraid of you, alpha. I've only been guarding my heart from falling for a handsome ruthless Alpha.”His eyes darkened. “What makes you think I'm ruthless?”“Because you are. It's written in your behaviour,” I responded without blinking.He chuckled. “If you think I'm ruthless and you're still not afraid of me. Isn't that asking for death?”“There you go. What person would want to kill another just for expressing his or her opinion? That proves you're ruthless.”He didn't argue further. Instead, he knelt before me again, his fingers lightly brushing a strand of hair from my face. “Good,” he murmured. “Fear keeps you from aiming for the best
CHAPTER 58: THE SOFT SIDE OF MAXINE VENUS:Maxine was working on a file in his laptop and the way his fingers moved on the keyboard was quite impressive.He made me sit in a large armchair near the fireplace, my fingers absentmindedly tracing the seam of the cushion. I had nothing else to do.I watched him from across the room and my gaze focused on his jaw which seemed tight due to how focused he was. Then my gaze shifted to his fingers which continued to move fluidly on the keyboard.He looked so effortless, navigating files and typing swiftly, occasionally muttering something under his breath. The screen glowed against his face, casting a soft hue over his expression.“What are you thinking about?” he asked without looking up.I blinked, caught off guard. “Nothing. Just… watching you work.”His lips quirked up in a small smile. “Do I fascinate you that much?”I scoffed, though my cheeks betrayed me with a flush. “No, I was just wondering if I’ll ever be able to do what you’re doi
CHAPTER 57: DINNER WITH THE WOLVES VENUS:I was puzzled as I stood in the middle of the room and wondered why I should hear Maxine's voice in my head. Isn't that what they call mind link in werewolf world? Could I really be a wolf?With my mind clouded with questions, I headed to the bathroom to wash up. Since Maxine has instructed me to wear something nice, I had to make an effort to look good. Who knows, he might be having visitors.I came out of the bathroom and saw a nice wine-colored dress on my bed. I knew it was for me and when I put it on, it hugged my curves in all the right places.As I descended the grand staircase, the faint hum of voices from the dining hall reached my ears. My heart pounded a little faster with every step. I wasn’t sure if it was nerves or... something else.When I walked in, Maxine was the first to see me. His lips curled into a slow, approving smile as he stood and pulled out the chair beside him. “You look gorgeous, Venus,” he murmured, loud enough