CODY~"What on earth is happening to you, Cody?" Rain's questions hit me the moment we stepped into the penthouse. I ignored him and headed towards the stairs. He followed, repeating the same question. "Cody, please respond. I need to know what's happening, and why you're giving me the silent treatment!"I chuckled but remained silent, walking past him and entering the bathroom. "Cody!" he called after me, but I shut the door in his face, staring at myself in the mirror.My reflection revealed dark bags under my eyes. I was burdened with worries, and on top of that, I feared the new boy, Caspian, might draw Rain away from me or that Gasin could ruin everything for us.I shouldn't be acting this way. Instead, I should draw closer to Rain and make the best of our time in the human realm, where no one knows about us. It was the perfect place to find happiness until the heat in the werewolf realm had died down. Instead of finding happiness, I was succumbing to jealousy."What the hell is
~Rain~I couldn't sleep a wink last night; my mind was consumed by thoughts of Cody. Did I make a mistake inviting Caspian or engaging in conversation with him? I spent the entire night brooding over this dilemma. We intended to keep a low profile, enjoying our time in the human realm away from werewolves, Lycans, and Gasin's issues. But here we were, in a conflict over someone I'd just met.I had hoped Cody would listen and understand that everything I did was for us. I envisioned a lovely dinner, but instead, we argued, and it seemed unlikely we'd reconcile. It was the first time Cody treated me with such disregard. Normally, our fights were swiftly followed by reconciliation, but now, the resolution seemed distant. I couldn't cancel plans with Caspian, yet Cody refused to hear me out.The next morning, I awoke to the sound of singing. Startled, I rushed downstairs to find Cody in the living room, acting as though nothing had happened. Unlike me, restless through the night, Cody app
~Rain~ "Do you still think he'll come?" Caspian asked for the umpteenth time about Cody. It had been hours since we started cooking and finished up, but Cody hadn't made an appearance, and he hadn't replied to any of my texts. Where are you? I'm worried, Cody, please reply. Cody, don't shut me out, please. The meal has been prepared, so please come back. "Rain," Caspian tapped me on the shoulder, and I turned to face him. "I'm sorry, and if this is about me, then I think I should apologize to Cody and..." I shook my head. "It's okay. I don't think you need to do that because it's all going to be good. We'll settle this, and I'll try to call him." "I should head back home now. My boyfriend texted me ten minutes ago, asking me to come back home." "Right," I stood up from the couch and walked him to the front door. "Thank you for helping me tonight, Caspian, and have a good night." He smiled at me, hugged me, and then waved before walking out of the penthouse. I heaved a dee
~CODY~ What have I done? Those were the questions plaguing my mind as I witnessed Rain walking out of the club. Disgust surged within me for having kissed another man, a betrayal even my Lycan despised."How can you be so stupid to have done something like that?" Ezra's voice resonated in my head, his growls echoing his disapproval. "You not only kissed someone else but ignored our mate!"I rubbed my forehead, the lingering effects of alcohol dissipating, allowing clarity to set in. My gaze shifted to the man I had kissed, who approached with a smug smile."Would you like to go for a second round?" he asked.I frowned, shaking my head firmly. "I don't want anything to do with you!" I snapped, pushing past him in my pursuit of Rain. Outside, Rain was nowhere in sight, and my attempts to call him went unanswered.What have I done? All I wanted was to make him jealous, but now, I found myself acting like a complete idiot in front of my mate. Was it jealousy or my misguided thoughts that
~Rain~My whole body ached intensely, feeling as though someone was dragging me across a hard surface. Was it a dream or a figment of my imagination? I couldn't figure out why I was being dragged on the ground and by whom.I slowly fluttered my eyes open, tuning into the sounds of footsteps. At least five people surrounded me, according to my count. Who were they? Where did they come from? Was I kidnapped? It seemed like the only reason for being dragged in such a manner. I needed to come up with a plan instead of remaining on the ground and doing nothing."Where the hell are you taking us?" Cody's voice echoed from the front. I strained to listen, confirming it was indeed him. "Where the hell are you taking us to?" he questioned again, leaving no room for doubt.Cody was also taken, but how? I recalled him leaving the club after an altercation, but now he was close to another man, the identity of whom remained unknown."Don't ask me questions, Lycan prince!" the man shouted back at h
~CODY~My hands shook uncontrollably as I held Rain in my arms, the weight of the sword on his back adding to the gravity of the situation. Placing my hand on his back, it quickly became stained with his blood. He reached out to touch my face, but before he could, his hand dropped to his side. The rain showed no signs of stopping, intensifying rapidly as if sensing the gravity of the life hanging in the balance."Ra… in Rain!" I screamed his name, but there was no response. His body had gone limp in my arms. "Rain!" I shouted, shaking him in desperation. "Babe, please don't do this to me!" I pleaded, my voice breaking as I continued to shake him."Do you think that will wake him up? If I were you, I wouldn't bother," the angel of death mocked, bursting into laughter. "Your mate is gone, so be grateful I ended his life," he taunted."Ended his..." My voice trembled. I couldn't see clearly for a moment, and it felt as if my eyes had turned red. Gently lowering Rain to the ground, I stoo
~CODY~The bright light above my head pierced through my closed eyes. Where was I? I wondered as I tried to search for Rain beside me, but the space was empty. My eyes fluttered open, and I scanned the room, looking for Rain. He was nowhere in sight. Initially, the room appeared blurry, and I could barely see anything. However, on closer inspection, I realized I was no longer in Uncle Marcus’s small room; instead, I was back.Back in my room in the werewolf realm.I leaped to my feet and rushed out of the room, stumbling to the ground as I opened the door. "Ezra," I called out to my lycan but received no response. "Are you ignoring me because I cut you short? If you can hear me, say something!" I yelled, yet again receiving no response.He was ignoring me; I knew that. But it felt as if he had vanished from my head as if he was never there. "Keep ignoring me, Ezra, then I'll do the same to you soon," I spat angrily, standing up and going in search of Rain.As I walked down the hallway
~CODY~I rushed into the hospital as if my life depended on it, heading towards the room where Rain had been admitted. Upon reaching the door, I paused, took a deep breath, and entered the room. "Rain," I called out, scanning the room anxiously. Initially, I couldn't spot him as my eyes darted around, but when I turned toward the window, he was—seated in a wheelchair, gazing outside.Shock gripped me as I observed him; his back was turned, yet a palpable sadness emanated. Guilt flooded over me—it was my fault. If I hadn't caused it, he wouldn't be in this position now."Rain," I called his name, expecting him to turn around, smile, and acknowledge me. Instead, he remained seated, unmoving. With measured steps, I approached him, each one laden with the weight of regret. "Rain," I repeated until I stood in front of him.His eyes were wide open, fixed on the hospital courtyard below. "Rain," I embraced him tightly, tears streaming down my face. "I'm sorry," I whispered, holding him as if