SWEET PUNISHMENTLUCIEN'S BODY STIFFENED the moment my body pressed against his back. His right hand, holding the paintbrush is left hanging in the air. How I miss him. "I'm sorry again. I know you don't like it when someone keeps secrets from you. I understand if you won't forgive me right away but please eat the food I prepared for you." I let go of him right after I said those. I began to turn around, ready to leave the room but I halted when I heard Lucien cursing, nonstop.I turned to face him again and my whole body weakened because of the deep and sharp gaze he was giving. "I. Am. Mad. I was eager to go home knowing that you are here... waiting. BUT D*MN!! Imagine how I felt when I learned you were not here. I was angry and frustrated because of the news that the rebels and rogues are roaming around the woods in Preousia. And then Markus told me you left with my sister along with the others." Slowly, he marched toward me with a dark expression plastered on his face."I've h

LOVE I AM LYING in Lucien's bed wearing his shirt. We didn't have a chance to talk in the art room because things heated between us and once again, I succumb to my desires and the pleasure he gave me.Lucien is tightly hugging me while stroking my hair. I listened to the rhythm of his heartbeat as I rest my head on his chest. We were both silent for a couple of minutes until I decided to break it. "Lucien?" "Hmmm, what is it?" "You said you want us to talk. I want us to talk now."He sighed deeply and then nods his head. "Okay. I'm listening." I let out a deep breath before speaking, "I had this dream and I have been dreaming about it since I got here. I didn't mind it because it doesn't really bother me at first. But then things started to get strange for me when I keep on dreaming about it, like every night. What is more strange is that I am having some flashbacks as well and each of them feels so real. Then there's a strange tree in my dream, we tried looking for its name in t

XYNMORTH AYLA'S FROWNING FACE welcomed me the moment I entered our room. She scolded me for taking so long. I tried explaining and fortunately, she listened but I saw how she rolls her eyes whenever I mentioned Lucien."I have no idea that Alpha Lucien is clingy.""Are these the things Clarrise left for us?" I asked, trying to divert our topic. I gently touched the dresses that Ayla placed on the bed. I can't hide my fascination as I eyed them. But it wasn't just the dresses, Clarrise also left us dazzling jewelry, hair accessories, and shoes. "These are all fancy. I can't believe she left all of these for us." Ayla nods her head in response. "I know. But she said she can't use all of them. It's just sad because we weren't able to give her something before she left." She sighed and sat on her bed. "You know what, let's pay her a visit in the city sometime.""Yes, let's do that."After choosing the clothes I needed, Ayla gave me some recommendations on how to fix myself for the pa

THE GIFT THE LAND OF Xynmorth is not an island but the people who visit Xynmorth do not travel by land, they travel by water because the whole land is covered with high walls. The only way in and way out in Xynmorth is the dock in Jedburgh City. Jedburgh City is the largest city in Xynmorth. It is also where the pack house of Crimson Pack, the house of Lestat, is located. When we reached the pack house, some of the pack members, including the Beta are waiting for us outside. "Welcome to the house of Lestat," the Beta welcomed us."Thank you, Tarik," Lucien acknowledged by nodding his head. So the Beta's name is Tarik.Tarik led us inside the mansion. The pack house of Crimson Pack is a Tudor-style mansion. It is mostly made of bricks and its interior screams power. Sculptures of the former Alphas are placed on each side of the aisle. I roamed my eyes around to check if there are normal beings but I only saw the scrutinizing stares from the pack members. Where are the normal bei

LUTHER WE DEPARTED EARLY the next day towards Preousia. We didn't get the chance to express our gratitude to the Alpha because he had to leave early for personal reasons. As we board the ship, I can't help but think about what happened the night before. Drago made it clear that he does not accept gifts from random people, but judging from what I saw in the receiving room, he seemed to like it, or perhaps I was mistaken. But I shouldn't dwell on the negative aspects; I know there is still hope for both of them and that all will work out in the end. Before heading to Highcrest Mountain, we stopped in Beckton City. We went to the same tavern where we spent our night before. It was almost dinner so I decided to clean up. After changing my clothes I woke up Lucien. He fell asleep due to exhaustion. I let him clean and then I went out to remind the triplets about dinner. Right after we got ready, we decided to visit the newly opened diner a few blocks away from the tavern. Lucien and