Semua Bab My Aquatic Mate: Bab 21 - Bab 29

ANGELIQUE'S POVAfter spending some time with my new found cousin, I decided to call the Pack house to see if Bane had arrived. To my surprise, he had, and he left to his house but didn’t bother to inform me that he wouldn’t be picking me up anymore. So here I am, making my way to his house on my own.His place feels more like a morgue than a home; the Pack house is much better. I already regret visiting him. The gate is left open, so I park my car next to his and head inside.As I walk in, the silence is so intense you could hear a pin drop. I think he intended to reflect his cold, dark personality in this house. The walls are navy blue, the furniture is navy blue, and the curtains are gray—nothing here suggests life.“Bane!?” I call out, but there’s no response.“I know you’re here, where are you?” I ask.“Why are you trespassing?” he replies from behind me, nearly giving me a heart attack.“I’m not trespassing; I was told you were here. So I am supposed to just follow you around l

The first light of day filtered through the curtains, casting a warm golden hue in the room, and I realized it was morning. I had shared a bed with a man named William, but nothing happened between us; now Bane is the second man, and still, nothing has occurred. I stretch my arm and turn to his side, noticing a note on his pillow. I pick it up and read, "Be in the Pack house Hall at 9 o'clock." Glancing at the clock, I see I have only fifteen minutes to reach the Hall. I quickly remove my clothes and dash to the bathroom for a five-minute shower before stepping out. I grab my clothes and leave without making the bed. Once outside, I get into my car, start the engine, and drive off. In seven minutes, I park in front of the Hall. Just as I’m about to open the door, I remember that I’m still in my underwear. I quickly put on a t-shirt and mini skirt, then grab my shoes, black pantyhose, and leather jacket before hurrying to the entrance. As I enter, I hear laughter, whispers, sing

ANGELIQUE'S POV **ANGELIQUE'S FLASHBACK** It was an extremely cold winter, and their foster parents had left Angelique and her brother Phoenix on their own. Without sufficient warm clothing, she gathered all the blankets they had, tucked her little brother in, and climbed in next to him. The warmth was soothing, ensuring they wouldn't catch a cold. As she began to drift off to sleep, she heard an elderly voice calling her name. "Angelique!" She thought it was just a dream, but the voice called again, "Angelique!" Sitting up, she half-shouted, "What?" "It is a privilege to have you as my grandchild and to guide you," the voice said, leaving her somewhat puzzled. "I don’t have grandparents; I’m adopted," she replied. "I know, dear, but I am your biological grandmother," the voice clarified. "Where are you?" she asked boldly. "I’m dead; I exist in your mind now," the voice answered. "Why have you come into my mind?" "The spirits have chosen you. You must be

BRENTON'S POVAs I walk down the hallway, I run into Phoenix, and we exchange a fist bump. I notice some purple marks on his neck and chuckle, thinking about the fuss his sister will make. I’ve been so caught up in Pack matters that I forgot to remind the omegas to keep an eye on his plate. I was also allergic to carbs at his age. I realize he’s having an allergic reaction. Too much starch and sugar keeps him hyperactive; he won’t be able to fall asleep and let Angelique help him. He needs to sleep to heal. I find myself standing at the door of someone I’d rather not see. Just as I’m about to turn back, I remember the scene I’ll have to face. But then a vision of Phoenix and Angelique flashes in my mind, and I can’t bear to see them in pain, so I knock twice. A tired-looking figure appears when she opens the door, and I let out a sigh. Every time I see her, she seems to be fading away. I look away before she notices the concern in my eyes and step back, glancing down. “Hi,” I fi

ANGELIQUE'S POVAs I enter Phoenix's room, I can't shake the feeling that someone else is in the house. I tuck him into bed and then go to my own room, where I find him lying on my bed with his shoes still on. I open my mouth to say something, but the words escape me. I sit down next to him, folding my legs and facing him. "Good evening, Alpha," I say. He looks at me and sighs. "Whenever I'm around you, all my worries seem to vanish. I was concerned about Phoenix, so I thought coming here would ease my mind," he replies. I smile at him. "So that gives you the right to sit on my bed with your dirty shoes?" He looks away, mumbling something under his breath. I grab a pillow and toss it at him. "I'm too tired to argue today," I say with a frown. "Why?" I ask, not that I really care, but if I want to win Bane over to my side instead of against me, I need to pay attention to every little detail. "I want to build a strip club on the land I acquired, but I can't because everything I ow