เข้าสู่ระบบ~NORA~“For the umpteenth time, Hilary,” I almost screamed as she continued dragging me towards the entrance of the mall after we alighted from her car. “I'm not in the mood for shopping.”“And for the millionth time, Nora, you are not wearing a hag to the Moonflower Heroes Ball. Like, come off it.” She replied with a resolute pace as she dragged me on. Not having the strength to keep arguing with her, I pulled her to a stop when we were almost at the mall entrance, and she whirled around to look at me.“Tell me, which of my dresses looks like a hag?”A mischievous smile flickered across her face. “I didn't mean literally, but you're wearing the same thing that you wore before. I mean, this is a ball. After the whole thing at Luna's Howl, all eyes will literally be on you. You need to step up, girl.”I rolled my eyes, letting out a weary sigh. "The last thing I want right now is to be the center of attention.She tsked.“You are the Silver Wolf. Everyone was there during your markin
~NORA~It was already evening when Hilary responded to my text. I didn't go down for lunch, which was unlike me. Despite Dexter's repeated knocking, pleadings, and lots of text messages, I didn't respond, nor did I open the door for him. And I knew he would probably be waiting at the main entrance in case I decided to go out.But as I prepared myself to step out and hang out with Hilary, I made a mental note to take the back gate. They didn't know that I knew about the gate but I do.And I was so not in the mood to talk to anybody right now.I was already done and dressed when a notification came on my phone. I was really surprised to see that it was from my Dad.My shoulders stiffened as I unlocked my phone to see the content of the message.“I'm really sorry for hiding the truth and for making Nathan hide it from you. Please forgive us. Let's have a talk as one family.”The message read.I rolled my eyes. “I'm not interested,” I muttered, putting my phone inside my handbag.With o
~DAMON~"Finally decided to grace us with your presence, huh?" Kade's confident voice drifted into my ears, dragging me out of my thoughts. I looked up sharply and saw her standing in the doorway. She leaned against the slightly open door, blocking me from entering.I let out a sharp breath. Here we go again."So, I'm not allowed to enter my own room, Kade?" Her lips pursed, eyelids fluttering. "Not until you tell me where you have been all morning." She said in a singsong voice as she continued fluttering her eyelids.Our gazes locked for several seconds, mine hard as I considered the legal consequences of murdering someone. Because the thought of snuffing the life out of Kadence was becoming more appealing with each second I spent outside and her leisurely leaning against the doorway as though she had a right to be here."I'm an Alpha, Kade..." I started through clenched teeth, narrowing my gaze at her. "Do you have any idea what that means?""Duh, why would I?" She asked, her hea
~DAMON~I was already almost at the peak of the stairs when Nathan's reply to Nora's question hit my ears; I froze, my legs hanging above the last stair as my hand gripped tightly to the railings.They were step-siblings, and he knew...A knot tightened in my chest at the realization of what Nora might be going through. Especially with all these secrets flying around.From the way she had stormed out of the kitchen, it was clear that her talk with Dexter didn't go well."Only the goddess knows what the asshole must have said," I said, clenching my jaw as anger loomed within me. Only if I had ignored the death threats and stayed, maybe he wouldn't have the opportunity to be with her at all. I heard loud pounding of footfalls on the stairs, paired with heavy breathing. It grew closer with each second till her sob hit my ears. She was behind me.I turned, our faces almost clashing. I guess she didn't see me. She must have been blinded by the tears that filled her eyes."Ora..." I called
~NORA~Different emotions swirled within me as I stalked out of the kitchen, tears dripping in turns. I didn't know which one hurt the most. Whether it was the fact that he thought he was some rebound to me, or that he looked me in the eyes and asked me to choose. Probably both.My heart was heavy, and it was as though a pack of needles was jabbing against it, searing pain through me.The Goddess should have found someone whose heart was as strong as a rock to entrust these millennium powers and two men in tow into their hands. Because right now, I didn't feel up to it anymore. One love I could handle, but two—especially with the baggage it came with? No, thank you."Nora..." His voice resounded in my ears, but I let out a hiss in response, hastening my footsteps. But just as I rounded the corner that would lead me to the stairs, I almost slammed into a tall figure had I not looked up just in time."Nathan..." I gasped, blinking profusely.I was seeing double, right? Maybe my blurry g
~DAMON~I was almost at the Alphas' mansion when my phone beeped in the pocket of my shorts. Halting, I dug my hand in and fished it out. Since it didn't have my work notification tune, it wasn't Kade or my manager. Who could it be then?That question was answered by the time I unlocked the phone and saw a message from someone I thought I would never hear from again. Nathan. Nora's brother. He was sent to the Beta's Academy away for Beta training a few months before I left the pack. But we weren't in good times before he left. He was my best friend, but he started giving me the cold shoulder because of my closeness with Nora. He swore we were dating and warned me to stay away from her.But you know me, I don't take orders. So, I didn't take heed. I guess he also warned Nora because they became estranged for a few months right before he left.Maybe, like me, she had refused to take heed. And that's what resulted in their estrangement.Nora never really talked about it. At a time, I s







