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
“Are you sure?” Red asked me. I nodded. “Yes. Please, don’t tell Ethan anything. Now, can you help me?” “Anything, Luna.” Red bent his head. “Please take me home and help make Ethan hate me.” Red let out a sigh. “What will you do?” “Maybe I will date Constantine a few times. Please let Ethan know when I go with him.” “Luna, don’t do it!” “I must!” I sniffed. “Otherwise, Ethan won’t believe I want to leave him. If we separate peacefully, we may find it harder to let go. If he hates me, he will forget me faster.” “I doubt it, Luna.” Red looked elsewhere. “Besides, both of you have marked each other. It creates a powerful bond. Our Alpha is not a fool. He may realize it sooner than you think.” “No, if I have Constantine by myself. He treated me sweetly. So I think Ethan will believe it in the end.” I stared at Red. “Help me, please. It’s my last request.” Red knelt, then kissed my feet. “I have never guessed we would be in this situation. It is 180 degrees from the last time. I
~ Helena ~ I was at home when Constantine called me. I didn’t know if it was a coincidence, but I wanted to finish it quickly. So I picked up the call. “Stan?” “Helena, are you free tonight?” “Hmm, yes. Why?” “I want to ask you to go out again. What do you think?” “Where are we going?” I asked. “It’s a secret, but I want you to wear a formal dress.” “Okay.” “So you will go?” he asked me again. I nodded. “Yes, Stan. I will go with you.” “Splendid! I will pick you up at 6 p.m. Dress well, my dear.” Then he hung up. I didn’t know where we would go, but I texted Red immediately. ‘Red, I’ll go with Constantine tonight around 6 p.m. I don’t know where he will take me. Please let Ethan know by nine. Thanks, Red. I owe you. Helena.’ Red replied quickly with only a word. ‘Okay.’ I took a nap afterward since I was emotionally tired. However, I woke up an hour later, still as exhausted as before I had slept. Emotional exhaustion was hard to get rid of, unlike physical fatigue. When
“I cannot say I am sorry.” Constantine stroked my hair and touched my lips. “You are too tempting.” “I-I can’t. I’m sorry.” I tried to calm my breath. Of course, it was unfair to Constantine since I just used him. But then, it was the fastest way to make Ethan hate me. “No, it is alright. I shouldn’t move too fast.” He smiled and kissed my forehead, then lifted my body and returned me to my seat. We didn’t talk anymore until we arrived at a five-star hotel. I blinked. What would we do here? “Relax. We will enjoy great meals and music tonight. The hotel has a prestigious chef of the 5-culinary star. Tonight, they also have a live orchestra.” I gaped. Only for dinner, we went to a luxurious hotel. It should cost a fortune to eat here. I bit my lower lip, feeling guilty of involving Constantine in my situation with Ethan. “What are you thinking? You bit your lower lip again.” “Nothing.” I shook my head. “It must cost you a lot for us to have dinner here.” “Why not? High quality
Yes, it was the best thing we could do. I was glad Constantine didn’t fuss about my wicked plan to use him. Though I was confused. Considering his pride, he must be upset. I wanted to ask, but the server came with wine. So I held my question. When the server left, Constantine asked, “What are you thinking? You wrinkle your forehead.” “Uh, Stan, why weren’t you mad? I used you to deceive Ethan.” He grinned and lifted two fingers. “For two reasons. First, whatever can hurt Ethan, I will support it. Second, you chose me. It means something.” “What do you mean?” He grinned while lifting the wine glass to his lips. “Can’t you guess?” I didn’t know what Constantine thought, so I only shook my head. “I have no idea. What?” “Simple, my darling.” He put the glass on the table and then circled his arm on my waist. He repeatedly rubbed it. “Because I want you. When you chose me as your accomplice, it could only mean one thing. You have thought or considered me as your next lover.” I groan
~ Ethan ~ Then Constantine’s car arrived. He walked toward me. “So has she told you she wanted to end everything? She wants me.” “You lie! What potion did you give to her? Is it a stimulant like before?” “No, I didn’t give her any potion.” Constantine laughed out loud. “But Helena loves me if you want it to be called a potion. So maybe yes, it is a love potion.” I wanted to punch Constantine right now. “I know you drugged her again. Have you no honor? You have already had Victoria. So why must you want Helena too?” “Because I want both. Victoria is a mistress, while Helena will be my mate.” He smirked. “A mistress can’t bear my heir. So, Helena’s baby will be my heir.” “No! She’s mine!” I growled. “You haven’t talked with her yet. Otherwise, you will know she is unhappy with you. She wants to end your relationship. That is why she came to me.” “You lie!” “Really? Ask her!” I turned my head to look at Helena. That was when Constantine crashed his body upon me. He hit my face,
~ Helena ~ I hugged myself. I could understand Ethan’s fear, but why did he hide it from me? Was it because I decided to come to Constantine? “Why do you just tell me now? Because of Constantine?” “What are you talking about? It has nothing to do with Constantine.” “Really? Then why do you hide it for so long?” Ethan scratched his head. “Because I wished I could eliminate the curse after returning from Crescent Island. After that, I planned to tell you so you wouldn’t need to worry.” I squinted my eyes. “Is it true?” “Yes, my love.” “Is it nothing to do with the rivalry between you and Constantine? He told me you are half-brothers with him. He also told me you hated him.” Ethan let out a long sigh. “We are half-brothers. We had the same father but different mothers. I don’t hate him, but he does. He always wants anything I have.” He stared at me. “Maybe it’s why he goes after you.” Ethan closed his eyes. “He wanted Cathy, then Lynnette, and now you. While he already has a mis
~ Freya ~ It was night already, but Helena hadn’t arrived home yet. Immediately I called her. She didn’t pick up her phone. So, I texted her. ‘Sweetheart, where are you?’ Five minutes later, my phone rang—Helena. “Helena?” “Mom, sorry I forgot to call you.” “It’s okay, sweetie. Where are you?” “I’m with Ethan.” I frowned. “Didn’t you go with Constantine?” “It’s a long story, Mom. But I promise I’ll tell you tomorrow.” I took a deep breath. “Okay. Take care.” “Mom? I’m okay. Don’t worry.” “I’m glad you are okay, sweetheart, but a mother tends to be worried of her daughter.” “Oh, Mom ….” Then there was the sound of water. “Sorry, Mom, I’ll go to the bathroom first.” Then she said, “If I get married to Ethan, will it help you more so you won’t be worried about me?” “I think so. Why?” “Mom, we have been through a big thing today, and I realize I don’t want to live without him.” It was a scary moment in my life. I was happy for my daughter but also sad at the same time since I