“Thank you, Stan. It’s flattering. But as we both know, I have already had a boyfriend.” I smiled and patted his hand. “Friends?” Constantine sighed, but he finally nodded. “If it is what you can offer me, I will take it for now.” I was relieved and confused at the same time. Constantine blackmailed me into having dinner with him, but gave up so quickly when I asked to be friends with him. Also regarding the makeover offer, was I wrong to judge him? Maybe he wasn’t so bad after all. After finishing the main dish, the server finally came with the dessert. I enjoyed my ice cream. “Is it good?” I nodded. “Want to try it?” “Sure!” I moved my ice cream bowl in front of Constantine. But then he shook his head. “Spoon it, please?” I giggled. “What are you? A five-year-old?” “Come on. It is not hard to spoon the ice.” I finally spooned him, and he smiled, so similar to Ethan. Maybe my longing for Ethan created the illusion, but I missed him badly now. “Helena?” I blinked. “Yes
The following day, Constantine did as he said. He picked me up by 6 a.m. and dropped me at a famous beauty salon in Moon City half hour later. The hairdresser bowed to Constantine. “Good morning. Lord Constantine, right? You come with a new beauty. Let me handle her, and you will be surprised when I have done with her.” Constantine nodded. “I want her to look the best but as elegant as possible.” The hairdresser clicked his tongue. “Naughty! You pick sexy for one and elegant for another. I guess this one is for the lady, huh?” “Said no more.” Constantine glanced at me. “All said, he is the best. So, I will leave you in his hand. I will pick you up—” Constantine asked the hairdresser, “—when will you finish?” “By noon is the best. No need to hurry so I can give the best result.” Constantine nodded. “Okay, I leave now.” Then he patted my shoulder and left. The hairdresser smiled at me. “Okay, sweetie, what’s your name?” “Helena, and you?” “Johnny. Come here. Sit and let me look
~ Constantine ~ Helena didn’t suspect I approached her not to be her friend but to make her mine. I grinned. After having Victoria, interacting with Helena was refreshing. Well, both women were different, for sure. Victoria was an experienced woman who knew precisely how to please me in bed and stroked my ego well. But, on the other hand, Helena was an innocent who needed a man to introduce her to the man and woman’s world. I was sure Ethan hadn’t mated her yet. Otherwise, Helena would be dead. But if the gossip was true, who knew if Helena could survive? I should touch her more to check it. If both of them had mated, her reaction would be wild. I grinned as I imagined how much joy I would feel to touch Helena. “My lord, what are you thinking?” Maybe I should give her drugs again. Considering the last time she could escape. I should have planned it better to ensure Helena couldn’t run away. She would be mine in no time! “Constantine, my darling?” Victoria’s seducing voice pulled
Victoria blinked her eyes and shook her head. “No one. Why? What is the marking?” I stared at her, trying to see if she was lying. Yet she stared back at me without blinking. “Are you sure no one told you about the marking?” I reached to my neck. When I touched the spot where she bit and sucked it before, a jolt of electricity hit me. Then I stared at her neck and saw the mark too. I let out a long sigh. In the middle of lust and ecstasy, I marked Victoria too. What a mess! A mistress should not be marked! “What is the marking?” She repeated her question. “When you bit my neck and sucked it, that was the marking.” “So what is the special thing about the marking?” Victoria asked again. “You did it too.” “Yes. In the werewolf world, marking is a sign of claiming the other is our mate.” Victoria’s eyes immediately sparkled. “So it means we are officially a couple. Is that it?” I took a deep breath. “Yes, Victoria. We are.” Victoria hugged my neck and kissed my chest. “Oh, I’m s
~ Ethan ~ I finally reached the Peak Mountain. The fog was thick, and it was hard to walk farther. I needed to rest for a while before continuing my journey. So, I sat on a rock, drank the water I had brought, and ate bread. Strange, I didn’t think of Cathy anymore, but Helena. Maybe the hunger and guilt finally hit me hard, so I recalled the past repeatedly. Perhaps because I had spent intimate time with Helena or knew where I should go now, I hoped I could meet Ruby soon. Ruby Miranda, I sighed. I wondered what she would do when I met her. She might curse me more instead of revoking the curse if she still hated me. I couldn’t blame her. Cathy was her sister. No matter what, I should try to see her. I would beg if I had to be. Now, it was not only for me but also for Helena and my pack. I needed to have a pup to be my heir too. Otherwise, the pack’s stability was at stake. Who would have thought that my past could badly affect me, my mate, and others? Regret always comes later
I immediately went to Freya’s house. When I rang the bell, a woman opened the door. “Ethan! You’re back!” Then she threw herself at me. “Helena?” I didn’t recognize her at first. “Yes!” She giggled. “Didn’t recognize me? It’s me, Helena.” I blinked. Helena’s hair was straight now though it had some layers of different lengths. She looked more tempting than before. “Wow!” “Just wow?” She grinned, pulling my hand, so I followed her to the living room. “Do you like my new appearance?” I nodded. “Absolutely, yes, my darling.” I pulled her hand now, and she fell into my lap. “Is Freya at home?” Helena shook her head. “Why?” “I want to say hi, but also this.” I landed a soft kiss on Helena’s lips. “I miss you so much.” Helena smiled. Her eyes were shining. “I miss you too. I keep thinking of you.” I kissed her lips again. “So do I, darling. So do I.” “What do you think if we go to your villa instead?” “Oh? Do you miss Ernie or the cook’s meals?” Helena giggled. “Well, I miss E
~ Helena ~ To think I couldn’t give birth to my babies hurt me so much. I loved babies and was expecting to know what it felt like to experience being pregnant, enjoying watching their growth in my womb, and giving birth to them. Giving up the idea of having my children was devastating. However, I loved Ethan. If I stayed with him, I wouldn’t experience made love fully. I would wonder for the rest of my life about it. What did it feel like other women said and giggled about the fantastic feelings when their spouses made love to them? But then, I couldn’t lose Ethan. Yes, we had already done the outercourse, but not the intercourse (the mating/the having sex itself). Love was not only about having sex. It was not only about having children. My tears were down to my cheeks, and Ethan wiped them with his handkerchief. Despite my tears, I gave him a weak smile. “I have decided not to leave you.” I took a deep breath before continuing, “I can accept we won’t be mating for the rest of ou
Since Ethan had something to do in his community, he left first. He promised he would return after he had handled everything there. I called Ernie. “Luna, do you need me?” “Yes, Ernie.” I patted the seat next to me. “Please sit here.” After Ernie sat, I asked, “Is Red here?” Ernie nodded. “Do you want to meet him? I can call him for you.” “Later. Ernie, do you know any young and powerful witches?” Ernie wrinkled her forehead. “Witch? No. Why, Luna?” I bit my lower lip. “I wonder if it’s the best for me to leave your Alpha.” “What?!” Ernie suddenly grabbed my hand and held it. “Luna, please don’t do it! Is there something wrong with my service, so you call me? I can improve, Luna. I promise! Even if you are dissatisfied with my service, you can fire me and choose someone else as your maid, but please, don’t leave our Alpha.” I hugged Ernie. “You love Ethan as your Alpha so much, don’t you?” “Yes, Luna. My sister and I are orphans. We had nowhere to go, but Alpha Ethan took us