CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POV
It continued, "I've been waiting for you, and I know that you wouldn’t believe me. You won't believe anyone, but I have been watching you for a long time." I kept on attempting to speak, but no words came out of my mouth. The only thing that I was capable of doing was to think as I listened to this person blabber. "But you will believe me now. I've waited a couple of years for this moment to come." The stranger stared directly into my eyes. Then it reached out a glowing hand and placed it in my chest. I gasped at the shock of electricity that ran along my hand, making me shiver. "I can't say when I'll be able to visit you again. So please forgive me. I wish for your safety and a magnificent life. Though, it would be best for the both of us to forget each other." Before I knew it, the stranger vanished into the darkness. He was replaced by a shining portal that emitted an aura that contained the same color as the sky, as if it were the pathway for me to go to heaven. Even if I didn’t want to cross over the portal, it was as if there was some sort of gravitational force pulling me in. A few seconds later, I couldn’t see anything anymore. None of my senses were working; I couldn’t even hear any sound or feel anything touching me. As I stood there wondering what the heck just happened, the same voice spoke once more, whispering into my ears. "Welcome to the Realm of Xenon!" The Realm of Xenon, huh? That's a rather interesting name. Everything around me turned white. I covered my eyes with one of my palms to block the light. Even if it felt warm and welcoming. I turned my head and noticed I was surrounded by people; they didn't seem to notice me, though. They had all different shapes and colors of hair. I didn't recognize most of them at all, as if it were the first time that I had ever seen them in my entire life. I felt confused at first, but then I realized I hadn't moved at all since I came here. The only thing I saw were these people; each one of them had significant appearances. Some had sharp teeth, others looked soft like puppies, and most of them wore clothes that resembled mine. They were chatting with each other, like they knew each other quite well. "Where is this place? Where am I?" I asked in a loud voice, but no one answered me. I walked through the crowd, trying to find my way. I ended up near a fountain where a beautiful lady dressed in a black robe with gold accessories, a white cloak, and black leggings, with long, flowing red hair and pale lips, stood in front of a tall building made of stone bricks. As she watched me, she smiled. When I walked up to her, she nodded and motioned for me to follow her. When we arrived in front of the door of what seemed to be a castle that belonged to the royals, it opened, and she entered. Inside the castle, I was greeted by rows of silver chairs facing a stage that faced me. There, sitting on one of them, was a boy wearing red clothes with black stripes. He was staring directly at me, and somehow it felt as if we'd met before, although I wasn't sure if I'd ever seen him before. He looked familiar. Did I know him from somewhere? He also seemed lost as to what to say. After a few seconds, he simply stood up and walked slowly over towards me. "Your face is unexpectedly identical to someone…" I froze, unsure if I wanted to hear his answer. "Who are you referring to?" He hesitated for a second, but still, he continued, "Your parents." His words rang clear in my mind. His expression showed his sadness, as if he were reliving memories that we had forgotten long ago. Suddenly, I was taken aback by the fact that I don’t even recall having anyone to call mom or dad. It sent an aching sensation to my heart as the veins in my brain somehow pumped. "Do you remember them?" I didn't answer. I had no idea who he was referring to; if I had, I definitely wouldn't have ignored him. When both of us no longer spoke, the woman who had guided me earlier intervened. "It seems like there’s still a connection between the two of you," she said with a cheeky smile. My eyes winced, wondering what they knew about me. The suspicious woman held her golden necklace as tight as she could before showing it to me. "This is the symbol of our realm. I’m the only one who has this version, but I am giving this to you until the day comes wherein you would be in need of my presence," she explained. Just as she said, she removed her necklace and gave it to me, which I unconsciously wore without any rebuttals. The golden necklace was somehow heavy for me to hold, but it felt like it wasn’t there at all when I wore it. "Before anything else, I would like to tell you that I am the creator of the Realm of Xenon and also the Moon Goddess, Sarina. I’ll be more than willing to teach you the basic knowledge about this realm." Sarina introduced herself as she bowed in front of me while holding onto both sides of her black robe. To be honest, I don’t feel good about this. It seems to me like I was just born today; I don’t even have any memories of what happened yesterday or a year ago. My mind’s all fuzzy, as if I have just woken up from a deep slumber. "I also want to tell you in advance that you should be careful. The ‘people’ that you see aren’t really humans. Most of them are what you call werewolves, ferocious beasts that wouldn’t give you any mercy once you get on their nerves," Sarina warned me, and from that point onwards, I knew that I really was in huge trouble.CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVQuite a lot of hours were spent listening to Sarina’s explanation about the existence of this realm and everything else that I needed to be aware of. As much as possible, I really didn’t want to believe what Sarina mentioned earlier. But now that I am stuck in a dim forest after letting my feet take me anywhere they desire, I have no choice but to believe her. Even from afar, I caught a glimpse of the body shape of a werewolf that seemed to be feasting on a person or an animal. It might even be of the same kind.I immediately covered my mouth with both of my hands and attempted to step backwards to start dashing out of the woods, but my feet were completely frozen, and there was nowhere else that I could possibly go at this point."Somebody, please help me…" I begged within the depths of my mind and soul, knowing that no one would be able to hear me. Even so, I had a faint hope that I’d be saved.My shoulders were continuously raised as I was literally gaspin
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVThis pack house is located in the same forest where I was unconsciously brought a while ago. It’s at the foot of mountains where the clouds almost cover the entire sky. There is a castle built atop the mountain, overlooking the city below. The main entrance and hallway are lit with warm light, illuminating all corners of the house. There is even a staircase on the side of the hall that is built into the wall, leading up to an upper level, though it may also lead to an underground facility.The child has given me a lot of stories regarding the wolves who reside in this castle. He told me that the Crimson Moon Pack used to be extremely proud wolves. They pride themselves on being the best hunters as well, even though they’re striving to avoid any hunters out there who are out to treat them as prey. They’ve begun to get weaker because their alpha didn’t have any wives, or what they call lunas. He hasn’t found his mate for years, and they have already lost hope
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVThe brightness that emitted from the chandelier on the ceiling made me wince as soon as I opened my eyes. I tried my best to get up from the bed that I was lying on, only to be assisted by a man who I didn’t notice. His spiky, pushed-back gray hair looked perfect on the suit that he wore. I don’t know the exact reason, but somehow I felt scared of him, though there’s something inside me that is getting thrilled just by being near him.The man was staring blankly at my neck, and I knew that he was eyeing my golden necklace just like Kristoffer. "Seriously, what’s with this necklace that makes the both of you lose control of yourselves?" I unconsciously mumbled a query that should have just remained within my mind."Know your place, Celestina Villarama."Those were simply five words, but they already sent an aching sensation to my heart. His words seemed to cut through me like a knife."That crimson hair of yours reminds me of someone I hated. Even that necklac
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVSarina was literally someone with whom I surely wouldn’t get along that smoothly. From the very beginning, I already knew that there was something about her that would ridicule the hell out of my life, and I wasn’t even mistaken. I shouldn’t have gotten myself involved with someone like her, but there’s nothing that I can do about it.She was the one who approached me first."And exactly why would you bother making me Alpha Wong’s mate if you know that?" I asked her with my eyebrows furrowed.A soft laugh came out of her mouth. It frustrates me how each and every action of hers just seemed to be flawless. "If you’re really bound to be mates with him, then, there shouldn’t be any hindrance, right? I can assure you that you’re his mate, mark my words. However, you also have a duty as his mate—""I have no interest in this sh*t anymore." I interrupted her statement and attempted to walk out from where I came, but she stopped me in a split second without even touc
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVThere must have been some kind of misunderstanding. There’s no way that I’d actually be under divine punishment by the beta of the Crimson Moon Pack himself. If there wasn’t, then in that case, was the proclamation of divine punishment required to be said before the sunrise?"Master Kristoffer!" I yelled out loud as I covered myself with the blanket of my bed. "Damn this place!""What seems to be the trouble, Lady Villarama?" one of the maids asked me.I quickly shook my head, even though she couldn’t see me at all. I didn’t even think that there was someone inside my room since I couldn’t sense anyone other than myself. "Excuse me…" I called the maid, and then she instantly moved over in my direction and patiently waited for what I wanted to say. "Wouldn’t Master Siege be frustrated to see that I am still inside the pack house?"She held the temple of her head, hesitating what answer she would give me. "Lady Villarama, I’m afraid that I can’t give a proper re
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVI lost count of just how long it has been since the last time that I was thrown out of the pack house, which I believed would completely accept me despite the loss of my wolf. It’s really devastating how I can hear the voice of Celeste, my wolf, but am still unable to transform myself into its form. There must be some kind of missing formula.Before Kristoffer and I parted ways, he gave me a warning that I shouldn’t cross paths with the alpha, even though we’re not in his territories. The scene from the first time that I stumbled upon Siege flashed through my mind as I held tightly on the necklace that I wore."Does Goddess Sarina have a connection with the alpha of the Crimson Moon Pack?" I murmured to myself, knowing that no one other than either one of them would be able to give me an answer. "If we’re really mates, then I guess that I’d soon figure out their relationship."My brain received a static shock at some point as I tried to recall the image of my
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVFor the first time in forever, I felt the urge that I should take Ice's challenge seriously, believing that this would decide what my fate or destiny would be in the hands and supervision of the Silver Moon Pack's Delta. I remained standing on the same spot even though I knew that there was a possibility that he might be the one on the offensive, despite sounding like he's the one on defense mode.Focus.Focus would be my number one priority right now. I let my senses roam free and made my system facilitate how I should avoid all of his incoming attacks."Not bad," he whispered directly to my ear, sending vibrations and a buzzy sound inside."You're quite easy to read," I commented. "I've already gotten used to your movements, and I've noticed each pattern that you plan to commence," I proudly uttered.Thanks to Ice, I was able to realize that I don't have the capability to see the aura of anyone as long as I'm succumbing to the darkness. It also doesn't matte
CELESTINA VILLARAMA'S POVNothing could have been more rewarding than a good night’s rest after an exhausting day. There wasn’t anyone else inside the room where Ice appointed me, unlike back at the Crimson Moon’s pack house, where there would always be some maids who would be standing by the door and waiting for the time that I opened my eyes and woke up. There are a considerable number of differences between the two packs, and it might also be one of the main reasons why they consider themselves rivals.The thought of being mortal enemies flashed through my mind. I wonder if the alpha here would actually stand a chance against the alpha who was supposedly my mate. If the two of them had a duel against one another, then I guess that the two packs would be forced to merge, and the one who survived the duel would be the one to lead all of us."Why’d you bring a commoner inside our pack house, Ice? Care to explain yourself before I cut one of your legs?" a terrifying voice of a man asked