JAYDENI woke up with a ragged breath. I looked around, and thankfully I was still in this room, not losing consciousness and breaking into Cassie's room. “Shit!” How long have I been asleep? It's already morning! The sun has already appeared!I ran towards Cassie's room, finding the doctor and the elder discussing in front of her room. “What's wrong? Did something happen?” I asked.The elder faced me, “Here's Alpha Jayden. We've reached the Neuvern island, but we're still confused. Should we take Luna Cassandra with us or leave her on this ship?”“Wait, explain the procedure first.”“First, we have to find the plant. Then we extract it and give it to Luna Cassandra."“How to extract it? Can it be done on the spot or do we have to go back to the ship?” “If there's a fire source, water, and an earthen pot, we can do it on the spot.”“Okay.” I took a deep breath. “The sooner the better, right? We'll take Luna Cassandra there.”I immediately opened the door of the room where Cassie
STEPHANIEI heard a voice calling her name. I was very sensitive to hearing that name called because she was me and I was her. We were connected to each other in an inseparable bond. And after 25 years of waiting, I was finally able to make my presence known to her, to Cassie. My first appearance was originally just to let her know that I existed within her. I wanted her to know that I wasn't a legend to her and that she wasn't that weak. But it turned out that I had to do another task. So when she swallowed the poison, I helped her. At the same time, I signaled to her that there was another soul living inside her, and that was me. I think she knows now that I've awakened because she has also realized my power, which is healing. That power belongs to me, to my soul, not hers. That's practically how it is. But because of that man, the man who only wanted to use Cassie, Cassie and I became weak. He wanted to mark Cassie but his pheromone was poisonous to us. And that's what cau
CASSIEMy head feels so fuzzy and even when I close my eyes, I can feel the world spinning. What the bloody hell is going on with me?The last time I remember I was under Jayden and we were on my bed. Wait, does that mean I'm dizzy from having sex with him and not getting enough rest? But why do I not only feel dizzy but also weak?Something cold touched my cheek, it was a big palm. “Cassandra? Can you hear my voice?”It was Jayden's voice. I could hear him but when I wanted to answer him, I couldn't. “Doc, why did she faint again? You and the elders are sure that the plant won't become poisonous after she drinks it, right?”What plant and why would it be poisonous? Ouch, my right neck feels numb too. This is because of what Jayden did, he bit me! I hate that guy for being so selfish. He ignored my restrictions and bit me instead. Trying to mark me, he's crazy. I'll never be marked by him even if I'm pregnant with his child. Because if I'm already bound to him, it'll be harde
CASSIERight after the ship stopped at the city dock, Jayden extended his hand to me as we were all about to get off this ship. “Be careful, watch your step,” he said.I rolled my eyes lazily. But what would happen if I suddenly jumped off the ship? Would he scream? Ah, I really wanted to do that.“I know you're thinking stupid things.”I pursed my lips, “You can't even read my mind, so don't be a smart ass.”He just shook his head. Chill out Jayden, I'll make you feel how hard it is to be my husband until you get sick of it and dump me and I'll run off with the baby. What a beautiful plan. “Please hold yourself back, Alpha Jayden. After all Luna Cassandra has just recovered and her body is still weak to receive your pheromones,” the elder explained.I glanced at Jayden, he had a serious face. When it's like that he looks like a real gentleman. “I will also prescribe some vitamins for Luna Cassandra and will deliver it as soon as possible to your house,” the doctor said. “No, n
CASSIEI fell on the ground because they pushed me. There were scratches on my palms from rubbing against the dirt and gravel. “The daughter of a whore doesn't deserve to play with us!”“That's right! You don't have a wolf either, so you can't join us who are strong!”“Get the hell out of this park!”I felt de javu. This was similar to the unpleasant memories of my childhood. When I was bullied by my friends from elementary school to high school. The faces of the kids who bullied me, I still remember them.Strangely, I couldn't say anything to defend myself. Not only that, I was also trapped in my body as a child. I was still digesting what happened when suddenly my body was splashed by cold water. “You're so dirty that you need a bath.”And they laughed at me smugly, as if I was a pathetic spectacle. Mom's not a whore, that's just a rumor, I'm sure!She must have had a reason for leaving me with dad, not because she was interested in another man but because of something. “She w
CASSIEI covered my nose when I smelled onions. The smell was so strong that it made me nauseous. And I was about to turn around and go back to my room until the smell cleared but my name was called. “Cassandra, let's have breakfast.”I shook my head. “The onion smell makes me want to throw up.”He looked at all the dishes on the table, “all the food here has onions-I'll ask the maid to replace it.”That much food to throw away? It's a waste, but I can't eat it either because I'm sure I'll throw up. It seems that being pregnant has made me sensitive to some foods especially those with strong smells. “Come here, the food has been put away.” Jayden waved his hand. I descended the stairs slowly while still clutching my nose with both hands. “I don't know if you don't like food that contains onions. Or do you have an allergy to onions?”Before answering, I wanted to make sure that the onion smell was gone. Only then did I slowly release the pinch on my nose. “I'm not allergic to o
CASSIEI tore the bottom of my dress and wrapped it around the injured arm. This is to stop the bleeding temporarily.“Bring her in, lay her on the sofa and elevate her head above her body. Do you understand?”They all nodded and took the maid into the house. I quickly ran to find the first aid kit. “Luna, it's on top of the kitchen cupboard, I'll get it,” said the butler. “Yes, please take it to the living room.”“Yes Luna.”She had to be helped immediately so I ran to the living room. But halfway there, my stomach cramped up and I had to stop. It felt like it was being twisted from the inside and my body suddenly collapsed. Please don't fuss now. I have to save someone, please cooperate. I gently rubbed my stomach and leaned against the wall for a while while catching my breath. “Luna, are you okay?” With a worried face, the maid approached me. “You're bleeding? Is it from your bottom?”The moment she said that my heart almost stopped. Then I looked down and found out that th
CASSIEIt was easy for him to said that, because he had never been in my position. And it seems like everyone does, they make light of something they've never experienced.If Jayden was in my shoes, he'd probably think twice about what he said.“I'll go, you rest. The butler will take care of you. If you need anything, just tell her, don't do it yourself.”Look, he's very bossy. That's his trademark.Before he really took a step, I pulled his hand, preventing him from leaving this room. There was something I wanted to talk about. “Has there been any progress on the last terms of our marriage contract? It's been over two weeks and I haven't heard anything from you about it.”His expressionless face looked at my hand for a moment. “No, I haven't been able to find your mother's whereabouts–and please don't hold me carelessly.”I quickly let go of his hand despite being quite annoyed. Did he think I would happily touch him? I won't. I just wanted to know if he really did the last poin
CASSIE"Are you still mad at me, honey?"I just sighed. Since we argued about Paula, I haven't asked him anything. I purposely gave him silence treatment so he could introspect.It's true that he did introspect, but he also bothered me. He kept asking me questions that made my ears burn. "Do you want to eat something? Do you want something sweet? I'll buy you whatever you want. Just say it.""I'm just asking you to stop talking because I want to kick you out of here."Jayden mimicked the gesture of closing the zipper on his mouth but he didn't want to move away from me. "To pay for my mistake, how about I take you to a secret place that only you will know about?""What kind of secret place? I don't want you to make surprises and waste your money in the end.""You'll find out where I've been getting my money from. This is the first time I'm taking someone else there because I don't intend to tell anyone except my wife and my daughter. And you are my wife so you have the right to know
PAULADamn, Jayden really loves that lowly woman! How could he downgrade his tastes from a model like me to a slut he picked up at a nightclub? I'm not letting Jayden love her, he should love me. If that woman hadn't come to Pack Nexus, I would've been married to Jayden by now and I would've had a child with him. I'd be lying if I didn't love Jayden at first, I loved him, I just didn't want him to control me when he knew how I felt, so I pretended to be cold and ignorant. But I just realized that I can't continue like that if I want to get Jayden, I have to change, I have to fight for him. Even if he has a wife or kids, I can get rid of them to be with Jayden. I can definitely give Jayden a child too, not just that woman. To hell with the curse, it should be gone by now.When the news of Jayden getting married to that bitch spread, I didn't even get an invitation. Their wedding seemed rushed and like it wasn't a real marriage, aka made up. At least Jayden had to pick a woman as b
CASSIELuckily Noah was already gone when Jayden approached his car. Right now I'm not thinking about whether Jayden will smell Noah or not because I don't have much time to clean up the smell so let him ask if he wants to know. "Honey, how about we eat--" Jayden looks down at my shirt which I didn't realize had blood stains on it. "Are you hurt? Who hurt you? Did you get it treated?"God this is a disaster. Whose blood this is I don't know either. I didn't realize there was blood on my shirt at all. Between Noah and Oscar, it must belong to one of them. "I'm fine, I'm not hurt.""Then why is there blood? I also smell Noah's scent. Did he come here? Did he hurt you?"Jayden can't take this the wrong way, he has to know that Noah saved me. "Something bad happened earlier. Oscar came up to me and cornered me. Noah came and he helped me, but Oscar had a knife. But I don't know who got hurt between them.""Oh shit!" Jayden immediately took a wet tissue and wiped the blood stain on my
CASSIEI was relieved when Jayden believed me instead of asking if what I said was true or not. He had also met Paula last night right when he got home from work. Jayden said he'd gotten over Paula, so he asked me not to worry. And today he said he was going to see Oscar. I asked to accompany him but he refused. He said he wants to solve this problem alone with Oscar. The problem is I'm worried if it ends up in a fight. Moreover, Jayden is very easily provoked so I call him short fuse. I'll try to follow Jayden secretly, so I can step in if they start getting provoked by each other's words. Since Jayden said he will do it after office hour, that means there's still a few hours left since it's only lunchtime. I plan to eat on the rooftop because I want to get some fresh air. On this sunny day everything should be fine but because of Paula and Oscar, I can't even eat in peace. Honestly, I've been trying to avoid trouble but it's as if trouble is closing in on me. What kind of li
JAYDENUsually when I returned to the car, Cassie was reading or eating a snack. But this time she seemed worried, wringing her hands and not noticing when I got into the car.She's been acting a bit strange lately and I guess it's because she misses her father. Indeed, when she was there she seemed to relax, but when she came back it turned out that her temperament returned as well.“Hey baby, sorry for taking so long.” I kissed her forehead briefly and then put my things down.“I saw Oscar,” she said."Did you? He's an employee so he must be around a lot. So it's quite normal, baby."“He was with Paula.”This time I paused, trying to digest the information."They're talking about us, wanting to separate us. Oscar, he was sent by Paula. He was paid to spy on us, to be a barrier between us."I looked into her eyes to make sure that she wasn't under the influence of any drugs. Cassie's eyes were sparkling as usual and there was no way she was taking any drugs while she was pregnant. So
CASSIEThe miraculous thing I never thought of was that my fever was cured when I was in Pack Arcanum. As if to confirm that Jayden's opinion was correct that I had a fever because I missed my hometown.So today I can work again. I'm ready to solve the unfinished business in this company.It seems to be quite quiet this morning. Maybe it's because I came a bit early.When the elevator door was about to close, someone suddenly prevented it with her foot. I was a bit startled but after seeing that it was Sherly, I was somewhat relieved."Welcome back, doc. Are you feeling well?"I answered Sherly's question with a smile, “yes, I'm very healthy now.”“Sorry I prevented the elevator from closing.”“No problem, take it easy.”I could see from the reflection of the elevator wall that Sherly looked nervous. Actually, I wanted to ignore that too but her feet couldn't stay still, moving and tapping on the elevator floor.“Is there something you want to say, Sherly?”She immediately looked stra
CASSIE[So when are you coming here, Cassandra?]I bit my lip, unsure of how to answer Alexei.Alexei called me the next day because I hadn't given him an answer about when we would be visiting.[Are you still there, girl?]"Yes, I'm here. It's just.... I'm sorry, Jayden and I can't go there for now. We're still pretty busy and don't know when we'll have free time."[Is it because Jayden forbade you?]“No, how could he forbid me? He wouldn't be able to fight my stubbornness.”I could hear Alexei laughing from the other side. [Then is he the one who didn't want to come here to see me?]I can't be honest with him. There could be a second war. "He'll go if I go. But since the company is having some important events, his time is currently focused on it."[In meaning that he's ignoring you? You must feel lonely. You can come here by yourself and I'll teach her a lesson for letting you be lonely.]"That's not true.... father. He's not ignoring me and I'm not lonely either. The reason I said
CASSIE“Let's get to the car.” I pulled Jayden after closing the clinic door."Hey, what's up baby? Why are you in such a hurry? Is there something happening?"I couldn't tell him now, not while we were still out in the open space because the person I was going to talk to might hear. That's why I chose not to answer Jayden and just led him to the car."You don't want to talk in the open space? Okay, now say it, we're already in the car."I took a deep breath and locked the car.“It's something about Oscar.”"What's up with that guy again? He's bothering you? Tell me, if he was, then I'd take action against him."“It's more like he eavesdropped on our conversation yesterday, the first day I worked here.”“I don't understand what you're saying, baby.”"Okay, this might sound upsetting but please believe me. So, when you were looking for me when you came back from your office, you still remember that I said I was on the emergency stairs and was checking the stairs right?"“Yes, I still r
CASSIE“Sorry doc, Alpha Jayden is in a meeting so he's not in the room.” That was Sherly's response when I communicated that I wanted to meet with Jayden.“Thanks for the information, I'll be right back.”“Alpha Jayden was discussing your proposal yesterday and it was received enthusiastically by the team.”I stopped my steps. Honestly, I was so happy. So I turned around and approached Sherly again. “You also contributed to this, thank you Sherly, you have a good heart.”"It's my job doc. I really admire you for caring for others. You have a genuine heart," she replied.I didn't expect them to be this supportive. Hopefully, it was because they wanted to help others and not because the idea came from me, as Jayden's wife.“Can you tell him to meet me when he's done with the meeting?”“Sure doc, I'll make it happen.”“Thanks.”I wanted to tell Jayden about the message I got from Alexei. I was also a bit surprised to get a message from him after such a long time had passed. Luckily it w