A few hours later, Vladimir and I moved out of our seats with a successful agreement about my case. He listened and managed my case carefully with proper consideration. Though it was unreasonable to my wolf, I left no choice but to swallow my pride and gave up and agree in the name of love. Then one of his manservants led me the way to my room. At first, I insisted to head back to my booked hotel room, but Vladimir insisted and advised me it was utterly safe for me to stay under his supervision for my safety since a few, if not all Germanian people, already know my presence in their country. Not that I am complaining, I just don't want to owe Vladimir another favour considering he already helped me a lot in one night. But, on the bright side, he was right. My parents were unaware of my surprise disappearance from New York aside from the doctor who's in charge of Ghino's case. The doctor agreed that Ghino's operation would strictly be confidential since I haven't solved

But even if I saw his daughter, be my friend for a very long time, still, I can't mate with her. I can't mate someone I barely know. Aside from that, I can't get touched, marked, and mated to someone I don't love. "As if I have another choice?" It took me almost two minutes to say those words. "But, if given the chance I could pay you the amount, the agreement will get void, right?" had to make sure. I'm a male wolf, but my heart belongs to someone else's already. Mated or not, Ghino already owns my heart. And no other wolf could ever take that right away from me. "It seems that this friend of yours was very special to you, huh?" Out of the blue, Vladimir asked. "It took you long enough to agree with me. May I know her name?" Her name. Yeah. I forgot to mention to Vladimir that this special someone was a man, not a woman. All he knew was that this special someone who needs urgent attention, medically, financially and emotionally. "Never mind, Prince Nathan. You don

Days have passed since I stayed solemnly in Ghino's apartment. Though I find it kinda hard living in an estimated size ten meters square foot apartment, I endured the uncomfortable environment as I left no choice. Every time I woke up in the morning, I could see all the parts and corners of the room. In the kitchen area which was five steps away from the bed, the distance between the bed and the toilet was a meter away, and there was no place to hang my clothes. However, the room was already cleaned up and refreshed compared to the last time. My parents, on the other hand, haven't reached out to me since they left the mansion. Not that I was against it, but I already expected it to happen. Apart from that, all my accounts were still frozen, which gave me the hardest time getting things through. I can't afford to buy delicious foods and drinks anymore after sending the payments to the doctor and hospital. I can't join my friends' night parties because I already expected

There must be four of them but Ghino's human friend, Jackson, was not around. What they discussed earlier before I appeared out of the blue was maybe about our wolf sides that's why his human friend was out of the picture. And I'm guessing they were talking about me when all their gaze paced in three-sixty degrees. Ghino suddenly ejected a prolonged and cold air out of his nose and mouth before he dropped his gaze back to his friends. He stared at Nadine and Edwin for a few seconds, perhaps reading their minds about what to say or needing their friendly advice. But as soon as Nadine and Edwin nodded in unison, Ghino moved out of his seat and dragged me to the corner. Though his grip might be with a bit of a force, I'm not complaining. He had the right to do that after what happened earlier back on the field. "What do you really want from me, Nathan? You wanted me to say thank you for what you've done for me these days, huh?" Ghino said, "well. Thank you. Happy now?" he

Fifteen minutes later, the Sheriff and I ended up in one of the rooms in his house. Even if they were still in the middle of their optimistic celebration, the Sheriff exited after knowing it was me who visited him in the middle of the night. Perhaps he sensed the level of urgency my visitation was. "I'm so sorry for the wait, Prince Nathan." The Sheriff immediately pulled his phone out of his pocket, thinking he might have missed my text or call. But I did not notify him of any. "I should be the one to apologize, Mr. Sheriff. Visiting this late was undeniably inappropriate, especially when you guys shared a very important celebration." "No. It's totally fine, Prince Nathan. So, to what do I owe this surprise visit?" The Sheriff shortly waved his hands to the manservant who was standing close to the door and ordered him to give us coffee. "Remember about my friend Ghino?" Had to make sure if he still does. I know how hectic his schedule was helping on catching bad g