5

- NIEL, NIEL... Where are you?- I wake up with the strident voice of Henrique, better known as Hick, coming from the corridor. He seemed very agitated, something that would be normal for a three-year-old, but not for him who is very reserved.

- NIEL?!- His scream now came from inside my room, I squint my eyes trying to visualize my little and incredibly annoying brother. He was jumping up and down looking very excited about something.

What happened to that pup?

- Niel, she's so beautiful and nice, besides being very warm- I sit on the bed not understanding anything he said- her name is Scalet and she's going to be my futula companion- she finishes in one breath, giving a huge smile in the process.

Scarlet? Lifemate?...

- HENRIQUE JACKSON MARTIN your brother was sleeping and shouldn't be bothering him - my mother leans against the door with her arms crossed in front of her while she gives Hick a menacing look - you know he hardly sleeps - she looks at me worriedly.

She's right, I haven't slept well in years and I think that's why I spend so much time tending the kingdom and training. However, these days I've been feeling very restless, Klaus is even quite agitated, I believe because it's close to her birthday.

- Don't worry Ms. Kath, I sleep enough- I know she won't believe it, but I prefer to leave the matter closed- will you stay here in the castle that night? They know they can stay as long as they want - I say seeing Hick widen his eyes excited about the idea.

- Today is not going to work darling, your father wants to have a conversation with Henrique- I arch one of my eyebrows intrigued- he gave me a hell of a scare when he disappeared in the...- I look at my mother in disbelief.

- What? What do you mean it disappeared?- I growl, revolted at the idea of him being alone out there, without protection. Heavens, he could have been kidnapped like Elisa.

Dona Kath begins to relate the events, says she was desperate and out of her mind while looking for him. Henrique was found by a female, who even my mother insisted on emphasizing that she was surprised by her kindness, and said that if it weren't for her, she didn't know what would have happened.

Until that moment I was feeling very relieved and grateful to this Scarlet person, after all, Henrique was safe. However, everything changed when I heard that she, a complete stranger, was invited to my partner's birthday.

- How can you invite someone you don't even know? This female could be trying to infiltrate our realms to feed those bloody bloodsuckers information - I'm exasperated by my mother's naiveté, where was she thinking?

- It is not filtered to collect information. Scalet is good, respect my futula companion I am surprised with a Henrique who was quiet before, but who now firmly defended someone he didn't even know well.

I frown, not understanding how he got attached so quickly, Henrique was never like that, on the contrary, it's very difficult to gain his trust.

- Deniel- I look at Mrs. Kath angrily- it may sound crazy, but I saw sincerity in her eyes as we talked. She didn't do any kind of flattery when she learned of my position, she even treated me differently when she found out- there's something akin to admiration in her eyes- Scarlet looks like a great female my son and I make sure she goes to the birthday- ends in a decided tone.

I run my hands nervously through my hair, messing up the already messy strands even more. My mother wouldn't budge and there's nothing left for me to do but accept it and make sure I watch over this female during the party.

- Okay, but I warn you that I'll be on her tail and if there's any danger I'll make a point of ripping her throat out myself - my tone becomes cold making it clear that I wasn't kidding - now if you'll excuse me I need to change.

- As if I hadn't already seen what's under that blanket, did you forget that I was the one who changed your diapers?- His mocking tone is present.

- Ms. Kath, I think you forgot that I am the supreme and that if any of the soldiers hear that I will be a reason for mockery- I scold, but I don't particularly care a bit, after all, I would kill anyone who dared to disrespect me or my family .

- How can you say such a barbarity?- he asks, starting to make the long-awaited drama- I carried you for eight months, and I would carry you for nine if you weren't so hasty. I spent sleepless nights so that at a certain point in my "old age" I would be abandoned. These kids nowadays are all ungrateful – she takes Hick in her arms and leaves the room, closing the door behind her, while still grumbling.

I smile at his peculiar and incredible way of being.

I head towards the bathroom where I do my personal hygiene and take a cold shower, gladly receiving the jets of water under my body.

After a few minutes, he stepped out of the shower and wrapped a white towel around his hips. I stop in front of the mirror, which wasn't fogged up since I took a cold shower, looking at my image and seeing the shell of a male who, as much as he seems unbeatable, has a weakness.

she is my weakness.

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Flashback:

I was walking through the streets of Black after having just come back from a hunt, I had caught a huge moose and that somewhat revived my spirits.

I was passing in front of the Collins castle when I smelled it, it was faint and I couldn't say what it was, I just knew that my wolf was drunk, he wanted that, whatever it was.

I stopped and breathed in more deeply, that smell... I dashed after him, I couldn't act rationally. I go to the gate, which is promptly opened by the security guards who, wisely, didn't even think about challenging their superior.

As soon as I walked in I felt the smell stronger and more intense. I had no control over my feet as I strode steadily towards what appeared to be the garden.

In the distance I saw alpha Christian and luna Elisabeth, they were hugging in front of a rose bush while exchanging affection that I particularly found very sweet.

With each step taken, my wolf was becoming more and more hallucinated, his protective instinct was present in a way never seen before, I just didn't know exactly why.

I stepped on a dry leaf, which attracted their attention and they turned around looking at me strangely since they hadn't expected my visit.

I don't judge them, not even I expected to be here.

My eyes wandered around them in a vain attempt to spot anyone other than themselves. I was immediately disappointed, for a miserable moment I thought I had found my partner...

(MY!)¬- I get no reaction when I hear Klaus' voice in my thoughts. Hell, did he say what I thought I heard or was my mind playing tricks on me?

(Stop stalling and look at Elisabeth's belly, our partner is there)- I quickly direct my gaze to it and how surprised I was to find that that wonderful smell was really coming from there.

There we had found it!

- Why are you staring at my partner's belly?- I'm taken out of my daydreams by Christian's voice- if it continues we'll have a big fight regardless of whether it's the supreme or not- his tone makes his displeasure clear.

On any other occasion I would have simply killed the unfortunate person who challenged me in such a way, but right now I have no intention of focusing on anything but her.

- My mate... Elisabeth is pregnant with the future supreme luna- I say in one breath only being short and direct. Their reactions ranged from surprise to pure and genuine happiness.

Christian, after turning white as paper, whirled Elisabeth, while she laughed at his attitude. It would have been a real movie scene if I hadn't gotten in the way.

- I know you're happy, but you can stop this twirling around, we don't know if it will harm my destiny- Christian glares at me, but then he adheres to a worried look, agreeing with what I say.

Elisabeth just rolls her eyes discreetly while muttering something to do with "machos".

Christian, as irritated as he was when he found out that his puppy was barely born and had already found her mate, accepted after we had a very serious conversation about the subject.

The months that passed couldn't have been better, at least for me, because for the Collins having me around every moment was becoming almost like a nightmare.

I started to regulate Elisabeth's diet, help with everything that was necessary and even disturb some moments when the two wanted to be alone.

It's frustrating that it all ended so tragically.

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I got out of my thoughts when something covers my eyes, kissing my mouth right after. I instantly move away, letting go of the person that I see as Valkyrie.

-Who do you think you are to come in here and do that?- I growl trying to control my temper, this female can really get me out of it.

Valquíria is one year older than Elisa, they are cousins on her mother's side. Ever since she turned eighteen she's shown to have such an unhealthy obsession with me that I've done nothing but push her away.

After learning of Elisa's existence, I didn't relate to any other, and I know that many males get involved with others until theirs reaches the age of majority, but I wouldn't feel like I was a good male if I did it with my Elisa.

-Don't talk to me like that, love, where else would I be?- runs one of your nails across my chest- you need to end this feeling of pity and guilt you feel for that miscarriage- I feel my wolf surface as soon as you complete the sentence, I grab her by the neck and push her body against the wall feeling the hatred strongly present.

-Never refer to her that way again and don't even dare open your mouth to talk about her or I swear I'll kill you without mercy - I realize that your body trembles when you hear my demonic and threatening tone¬-Do you understand?” I tighten my hand around his neck.

-Vvv-you... Ee-en-for-can-do- I don't let his words shake me and continue the squeeze.

-I asked if you understood?- I utter looking deeply into his eyes.

-Si-yes, su-su-pre-mo- a off and lean on the sink trying to regain my control, my wolf asks for blood, blood of the one who dared to disrespect his mate.

-Some- I growl and it doesn't take even a second to hear his footsteps getting further and further away.

I take a deep breath, staring into my eyes as red as blood in the mirror. Valkyrie awakened the side that only comes to light when Elisa is thrown into the middle.

After all, as I said, she is my weakness.