Azure’s heart racing and his mind reeling. He had just had the most confusing conversation with Francine, the woman he knew was his fated mate. She had confessed her love for him, and although he felt the same way, he couldn't bring himself to admit it. Not yet, anyway. And then there was Fiona, his teammate. But tonight, she had crossed a line. She had kissed him, and worst of all, Francine had seen it. Azure was furious, and he had no qualms about letting Fiona know. "What were you thinking, Fiona?" he yelled as soon at her when he came back to his senses. "How could you do that?" Fiona's face crumpled, and she burst into tears. "I'm sorry," she sobbed. "I… I just love you so much, Azure. I just got caught up in the moment." Azure snorted. "Caught up in the moment? Is that supposed to be some kind of excuse? You have no right to steal my first kiss! That's something special, something that should be shared with the woman I love!” "The woman you love?" Fiona's eyes widened, and s

Francine’s mind was still clouded with thoughts of Azure. She tried her best to push him out of her mind, but the more she tried, the more he seemed to invade her thoughts. She sighed, knowing that it was useless to keep dwelling on something that could never be. Azure is now her adoptive brother. He had always been there for her, supporting her and protecting her. But over the years, her feelings for him had changed. She had fallen in love with him, and it was a love that she knew could never be reciprocated. As she sat at the table, her mother, Beatriz greeted her. "Good morning, my dear," she said with a smile. "Good morning, Mom," Francine replied, forcing a smile. Beatriz noticed the sadness in her daughter's eyes and frowned. "Is everything okay?" Francine shrugged. "Just a lot on my mind." Beatriz nodded, understanding that sometimes it was better not to pry. "Well, eat up. You have a big day ahead of you." Francine looked at the spread before her. There were fluffy panca

Francine felt a sense of warmth spread through her chest. She appreciated Irvin's kind words, but she knew that she could never have romantic feelings for him. She valued his friendship too much to risk it on something that could never work. She smiled and said, "Thanks, Irvin. I feel the same way. You're a really good friend and I appreciate all the things you do for me." Irvin nodded, his eyes shining with happiness. They finished their drinks and paid the bill before heading back to campus. As they walked, Irvin turned to Francine and said, "You know, I've been thinking about something for a while now." Francine looked at him curiously and said, "What's that?" Irvin took a deep breath and said, "I know that we're just friends, and I know you were never going to like an average guy like me. You’re the Lycan King’s daughter. The Green River Pack’s princess, but I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me sometime?” Francine felt her heart sink. She had been dreadin

Beatriz’s thoughts were filled with conflicting emotions. As she cooked breakfast, her mind wandered to her daughter, Francine, and her adoptive son, Azure. She couldn't help but feel a sense of pride for her daughter’s strength and courage to express her feelings for Azure. At the same time, she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that came with it. As a wolf, Beatriz knew all too well the intensity of connections that could be formed between members of the pack. And she could see that her daughter had formed a strong bond with Azure, one that went beyond familial ties. Beatriz could see the love in her daughter’s eyes whenever Azure was around, and it made her heart swell with warmth and affection. But as much as she understood her daughter’s feelings, Beatriz couldn't help but worry about the implications of their relationship. She knew that such a connection could be seen as taboo, especially in the eyes of their pack leader, her husband, Zeke. She couldn't bear to see her d

Francine and Azure went back to their car. The trip was a bit long, a two-hour drive back to their home. It’s in the countryside and almost a remote place. There might be houses, but far away from each other. The surroundings are getting dark, and only the light of the car gives them a vision of the road. Francine squirmed uncomfortably in her seat, trying to hold it in, but she knew she couldn't wait any longer. "Azure, can we stop somewhere? I really need to pee," she said, her voice laced with embarrassment. Azure looked at her sympathetically. "Yeah, of course. Let me find a spot," he said, scanning the surrounding area for a place to pull over. Finally, he found a small clearing in the forest and pulled over. "Do you want me to come with you?" he asked, his eyes full of concern. Francine blushed deeply, shaking her head. "No, it's okay. I can manage on my own," she said, grateful for the darkness that hid her embarrassment. "Are you sure?" Azure asked, still looking concerne