I walked for three full days to reach the Peak Mountain. My packed meals were only a piece of bread and a bottle of water left. Yet, I was determined to meet Ruby. She was the only way out I got. However, during those three days, my mind was full of Cathy, Ruby’s sister. Maybe it was my guilt that reminded me of her. Strange, I didn’t think of Cathy for so long. I sighed. Maybe it was the place or my awakened conscience. I met Cathy eleven years ago. I was twenty at that time, while Cathy was eighteen. As a new Alpha, I had never met any woman who refused me until I met her. She was a sweet girl, and she liked me too. Knowing my reputation as a playboy, Cathy decided to play hard to get with me. At first, I didn’t realize her trick. So, I chased her and intended to get her. Having a she-wolf who wasn’t interested in me was refreshing. I considered it a challenge. I must win her. After three months, Cathy might think I had been interested in her. So, she lowered her guard, even givin
Later, I worked as usual. Stacy waited for me when it was the end of our working hours. “It’s okay,” I said. “You can leave now. I’ll finish it soon. Red must be waiting for you already.” “Are you sure?” I nodded and smiled. “Don’t forget to tell me the complete story on Monday. Leave the kissing and touching parts.” Stacy giggled. “Okay! See you on Monday.” Then she waved and left. I was a little jealous of Stacy as she would enjoy a date with Red, unlike me, who would spend time alone on Saturday night. I wasn’t thrilled doing anything in my room later, but I reminded myself it was for the best. Ethan would be home soon, and then we could be together again. After tidying the books, I grabbed my bag and walked outside. Waving at Sam and passing the gate, I was only a few steps away from the library gate when Kenneth blocked my way again. “Helena, I have been waiting for you.” He looked around before stared at me. I took a deep breath. “Kenneth, I’m tired. It’s not a good ti
The stranger approached me, and I hugged myself. I was too terrified he would hurt me. Then he smiled and offered his hand, and I released my breath. “Princess, where is your home? Let me send you home,” he said. I shook my head, but the pain was throbbing in my feet. “Ouch!” The stranger swooped and brought me into his embrace. “You are hurt. I’ll take you home and won’t take a ‘no’ from you.” He brought me to his car, a black Jaguar. When we were inside his vehicle, I asked, “T-thank you for saving me. What is your name?” “I haven’t introduced myself to you. So, forgive my rudeness, princess. Constantine Night at your service.” He reached out to hold my hand, then brought it to his lips and kissed it lightly. “I am Helena Starr.” “Where is your house?” After telling him, he drove without saying anything. I glanced at him. Somehow, Constantine reminded me of Ethan, but he was taller and skinnier than Ethan. However, their eyes and lips were similar. I shook my head. Maybe
“I stumbled when I ran away from him.” I shook my head. “I need to go to the doctor tomorrow to check my feet. But tonight, I will have dinner with Constantine.” From her stare, my mother seemed to disapprove of me going with the man she didn’t know. But Constantine saved me from Kenneth. So, it was the least I could do to appreciate his help. “Are you sure you want to leave tonight? It’ll be better to go when you have recovered,” my mom said. I shook my head. “It’s okay, Mom. Besides, it’s just dinner.” I looked at my mother in the eye, trying to convince her I could endure an hour or maybe two hours of dinner time with Constantine. Constantine smiled at my mom. “No worries, Mrs. Ross. I will send your daughter home as soon as we have finished eating. I promise.” Finally, my mother nodded. “Enjoy your dinner.” Then, we went to the most prestigious restaurant in Moon City. Though my feet weren’t quite well, I managed to stroll. When the host saw Constantine, he immediately nodde
I drank the water and felt slightly better. Then I giggled. “I feel silly. Maybe it’s because I drank the champagne with an empty stomach.” It might be because I was hungry. Constantine didn’t comment and only smiled. He sipped the champagne while staring at me. As I didn’t know what to say, I said nothing. Then the server came with the appetizers: seared scallops with asparagus, and crab soup. “Enjoy, sir, madam.” Then the server left. Constantine ate the scallops fast. On the contrary, I enjoyed the scallops by chewing them slowly. Finally, I shook my head and smiled. “You are smiling. Why?” he asked. “The scallops are amazing! I love them!” “Good!” He nodded. “I am happy that you enjoy them.” After finishing my scallops, I only realized that Constantine was a royalty. When he said it before, I didn’t notice it too much. Maybe because I was hungry and couldn’t concentrate well because of that. It made sense how he brought himself: how he treated people and showed his status.
I shook my head. “No, it’ll be too much.” “I will be happy if you want to accompany me for dinner another time.” At first, I said nothing. But I knew I must refuse. I didn’t want to give a false hope to him. “No, thank you. But it’s a great dinner. I really thank you for tonight.” Then I added, “My boyfriend called me when I was in the ladies’ room. He said he would come here. So, I’ll go home with him.” Constantine’s expression was unreadable. He took his glass and sipped his drink. “I see. Are you sure that I can leave you here?” “Yes. my boyfriend didn’t say anything when I said I had gone with a new acquaintance. But then, he said he would send me home.” “Another time, maybe. Please send my regards to your mother then.” I nodded, too relieved because he didn’t make a fuss about it. “Sure!” Constantine raised his hand and signaled the server to bring the bill. After paying, he stared at me. “Are you sure you don’t want to go home with me?” “Yes, I’ll go home with my boyfrie
“I know, and I’m glad she has you now. I trust you, Ethan,” Freya said. She looked relief. I nodded, grateful Freya trusted me enough. “Thank you.” “How is your business? Helena told me you went to another city to do your business.” “Yes, it’s true. I haven’t finished it yet. Since Helena needed me, I came home. I’ll go again tomorrow. Please take care of her.” “For sure. I’ll take good care of her.” I took a deep breath. “Helena should stay with us; I mean in our community. But I don’t think she is ready. So I won’t take her with me, at least not before the right time.” “I see. Can I visit Helena if she has stayed with you?” Freya asked. “Sure! She is your daughter. Feel free to visit us.” Freya took a deep breath. “Though she is not my flesh and blood, she is my daughter. I love her very much!” “I know. I can see it when I meet you. Helena also told me how you loved her and vice versa.” “I haven’t told about this to Helena, but maybe I should tell you first.” “What is it
Then Helena frowned. She tilted her head to the said. “How come you know his name? I haven’t told you yet.” “When you were asleep, I called Freya so she wouldn’t worry about you,” I said. “Freya then told me his name.” I sensed Helena’s hesitation to tell me about Constantine. Hmm … I wondered why. “I see. I met Constantine because he saved me when Kenneth chased me.” “Kenneth again?” I shook his head. The jerk might need a better lesson. His brain didn’t work well since he kept bothering my mate. “Maybe the guy won’t understand before I break more of his bones.” “No, you don’t need to do it. Constantine has done it.” “Ah, for that, I’m glad he did.” It’s funny, but I appreciated Constantine’s doing that since I wanted to do it myself. Kenneth deserved a whack on his thick head. “But I want you to promise me not to meet with Constantine anymore.” Helena shrugged. “Okay, no problem since it’s just a coincidence. He also said it was only one time I would have dinner with him.” Yet