A daisy, a solitary speck of white and yellow, bloomed prematurely amid the pristine green of Vesna's freshly mowed lawn at home. She shined brightly in the May sun, her golden centre a perfect reflection of the sun above. This trailblazing flower will not last long or even have a brief yet gorgeous life in a daisy chain. If she had bloomed in any other place, she would have been taken out, roots and all, and composted by the end of the day.“Here you go, dear.” Vesna walked over and softly offered me a cup of freshly poured black coffee, which pulled me out of my reverie."Hvala vam," I thanked, gladly accepting the cup. (Thank you) I raised my cup of hot coffee to my lips and took a sip. My insides were warmed by the slightly bitter warm coffee. The forever familiar taste of the coffee has me closing my eyes in bliss. I opened my eyes as I take another sip and stare at the lone daisy. Vesna joined me by the window and with a satisfied sigh, she too stared out the window.“Oh my, wou

Erdem POV:Self-control, noun, the ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations. I was taught the art of self-control from a young age, but I let go every bit of control to sooth my desire. It wasn’t any particular difficult situation I believe, even though the memory is hazy, but I remember the desire that scorched me alive from inside and out. And while I was drunk out of my mind, something that never had happened before, I surrendered to the scorching desire and took her. Name? I don’t know. Face? I don’t remember. And I intend on never remembering either. For the very next day my moon-blessed graced my land. And I couldn’t have asked for anyone better for I found my soulmate in my lifelong friend. I only thanked the Goddess above as I took her in my arms and called her mine, finalising the Goddess gifted bond. She wore my mark, and I did hers. When I thought things could not get any better than this, life took a turn to b

“I want you to arrange the baskets and call Erin and ask her to see me as soon as she can.” I stood by the table waiting for Corvina to return her attention to me after she finished instructing the other females. She barked away orders as the females went away on their way to complete their tasks. Such elegant female she is. Daughter of an ordinary pack member and now the mate of the Beta. She carries herself with unyielding grace and she is one kind female. Over the last two weeks of me visiting the Alpha villa regularly as per the Luna’s request, I came to know Corvina. And we sort of bonded.“Corvina!” I called to grab her attention as soon as she had finished briefing others and she turned towards me with a wide smile. She walked to me and pulled a chair to sit. She groaned and massaged the nape of her neck.“I guess you are extremely busy with the preparations.” I said as she looked up at me with a stressed smile. “Yes, more than ever before.” She signed and motioned me to sit.“

“No one is supposed be here. Ever!” Something glowed in his eyes as he said those words. There was darkness and…pain. I didn’t know he was capable of any other emotion except for anger and cruelty. Then again, I don’t even know him. Every human holds endless mysteries inside them. Things they don’t want anyone else to ever find out. Outsiders only ever see the façade the other person shows them. They can never access the true person behind that act. And being in my position, I can only wonder what might actually be behind this façade he holds.“Well?” He raised a brow waiting for me to answer. And I realized I was staring at him like an idiot for the past couple of minutes.“Oh, um…I was looking for some flowers and got the yarrows I needed…and…um…I couldn’t find the lilies I needed and saw a Black Diamon White Crape Myrtle tree. And I tried but couldn’t reach the branches to pick the fresh flowers…and I thought if I threw something to break a branch then I could pick the flowers. So,

“Hey lady?” A small voice asked for my attention, and I looked around to find a tiny girl staring up at me. “What is that?” She asked pointing at a flower crown hanging on a hook and I crouched in front of her.“That is a flower crown. Would you like one?” I asked with a smile, and she tilted her head.“What is a flower crown?” She asked as I brought down the flower crown.“You wear it on your head. Would you like to wear it?” I asked and she nodded her head and put it on top of her long brown hair. “Just like this.” She stared up at me with surprised eyes.“You look like a flower princess!” Her face brightened up at what I said. “Would you like to see yourself?” I asked and she nodded her head with excitement.I brought out the small mirror I had kept in the stall and held it in front of her. Upon seeing her reflection, she jumped up and down with joy bringing a smile to my face.“Thank you!” She squealed and I smiled down at her.“You are welcome.” She gave me back the mirror and wa