Did you cry? I was moved to tears. I feel sorry for Azara. Hope you know that she is also Azalea?
Chapter 82Azara.“I see all you've been doing in my absence. The way you take care of my mother, the flowers. I appreciate it, but you need to bond with your mate, Azalea. They miss you badly. Don't drift apart because of me. Don't lose them. You've always wanted this, to have your mate's wrapped around your fingers, to start a family, don't ruin all your hard work.” Swallowing the sadness in my throat as those words marinated within me, I agreed with a slow nod, forcing a sad smile to hang on my face as I blinked hard to avoid tears. She was not far from the truth. But this truth broke my heart. I wasn't ready for it, not now, not ever. I just wanted to bond with my friend. After Tatiana's burial, I thought I would never see her again, but thankfully, I got to see her in my dream. If only it were reality. Nonetheless, I was thankful to the Moon Goddess for granting me the rare opportunity to spend time with my friend. Lifting her head from my lap to scan the environment, I c
Chapter 81Author's pov“Where is my Opal wolf?!” Darius’ roars shook the cell Sabrina was curled up in to the foundation so hard that her insides vibrated. “I swear by the Moon Goddess if you haven't found any useful information about harvesting her from the arms of her Pack, the things that I will do to you tonight…even the devil will weep.” The heavy weight of his threats almost made Sabrina as pale as a ghost as her heart nearly jumped out of the cage of her ribs in horror.It was as though the threats landed heavily on Sabrina's mind like a bomb. It shattered her from within, sending her quivering like a leaf tossed by the merciless wind during a storm. She was doomed. She knew it. Darius wasn't a man known to make empty threats. His words were law, and every disobedience was accompanied by endless, cruel punishment. She could feel her heart about to jump out of the cage of her chest as the heavy thumping of Darius’ boot drew closer to her cell. Panic ate her up from within
Chapter 80Azara Dinner time was like ice, not to the quadruplets, but to me. While the quadruplets were delighted that I finally broke out of my shell to spend quality time with them to tighten the bond I almost severed, I remained rooted to a spot, unflinching, forcing nervous smiles occasionally, and throwing a word or two at their compliments. A crushing pain rolled over me after realizing how much they invested in making dinner, pouring their heart, soul, and love to impress me. How they went above and beyond to put things into perfection, made my favourite dish, and tried to create a warm atmosphere to ease me. Bodily, I was present, but my mind was far away. Kilometers away from them. No joke made sense, no compliment erupted any blush, no words were able to erase the knot twisting my stomach. The soft music that filled the background felt like an unbearable noise to me. I craved undiluted silence. I needed to think this through. Soon, it felt like the room began to sh
Chapter 79Azara. My breath hitched and my skin turned pale as his words rang in my mind. What the fuck?! How did he know I was hiding something?Fuck the mate bond. He could almost read my mind. “Secret?... What secret?” I stuttered, blinking severely as I fought to maintain an expressionless look, although my mind was at war. Fear threatened to consume my existence leaving no traces as every second flew by. Sucking in deep breaths to calm my nerves, I focused hard to remain calm and collected, afraid that any wrong move will be detected and he will sniff my lie…my secret. “Go ahead, Azalea, tell him the truth. He might get mad, but he will forgive you,” Aria pestered, her words lingered in my mind for a long time almost making me doubt. “Stop!” I gritted my teeth, swallowing hard as I started to get irritated by her constant yapping about exposing the truth. It almost made me cringe. “Now is the best time. I beg you, do the right thing,” she continued, her voice almost break
Chapter 78Azara.Paralyzed by shock, I froze on the spot, my life flashing before my eyes. I was lost in the sea of conflicting thoughts. I could feel my spirit float out of my body as panic overtook me like a storm surge. The fear that welled up within me was tangible. Like a living thing, I could feel its sharp claws ripping me from within as it crawled into the depths of my stomach. Chills crept into my spine and my pulse won't stop roaring in my ears. At that moment, my mother's words came alive in my head. Her voice was so firm and clear, it was like I could see her standing before me. Her warnings hammered in my head, skyrocketing my fear. “If words come out that Logan's only relation is alive, you will be haunted to the ends of the earth.”I could feel my heart sink to the bottomless abyss of my stomach as I gulped loudly. My fingers were trembling, and fear became palpable. “It is bad that you are a Fire Opal wolf, but it is a worse fate that you are Alpha Logan Storm
Chapter 77Azara.When those words fell softly from his lips, even the gentle breeze stopped to listen. The world stood still at the mention of those four powerful words. I love you, Azalea. It wouldn't stop echoing in my mind. Those gentle words hit me like a weapon, not the kind that sliced through my skin or inflicted pain in my heart, but the one that mended my broken heart and soothed my wounded soul like a balm. It filled me with warmth, causing my smile to bloom like a fresh flower. My eyes darted towards his forest green eyes that reminded me of tall trees with branches spreading like canopies. Was he messing with me? Arien upholds a reputation for being playful and mischievous, but this time, his expression spoke otherwise. “I mean every word I said,” he added as if reading my mind to confirm my doubts. My heart almost jumped out of the cage of my ribs as I felt a tingling sensation flush down my spine in excitement. It was the first time he expressed his love for