Forbidden Mate: Awakening のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

I stood up again. I thought I was hearing things or my mind was playing tricks on me. But the faint sounds persisted, drawing me deeper into the garden. I stopped. What was I doing? Gosh. I needed a bath. My heart was still heavy. I began to walk back only to bump into someone. I looked up, and there he was – Tyler. What was he doing here? What the hell did he want? I couldn't bear to look at him, not after what I saw. I would either tear his face apart or break down crying rivers. "I didn't expect to find you here," he said with an unserious voice. That's what he wanted to say to me? After what he did? Fine. Cool. We'll play that game. I gulped then shrugged, keeping my gaze away from him. "Guess you never really know where someone might end up when they're hurting." My voice shook but I tried to mask my nervousness. He rubbed the back of his neck with his right hand, "I've been looking for you everywhere." I chuckled sarcastically and then pressed my tongue against my cheek

My parents looked at each other and then walked into the room. They watched me trying to get up and act normal again. "What are you doing, Lily?" My father asked with a raised eyebrow. I stammered, "Nothing, just... I was just..." I got up quickly and tried to change the subject to stop them from being curious. "Is there something you need?" They shared another glance before my mother spoke up. "We just wanted to let you know that Tyler will be joining us for lunch." I felt lots of feelings all at once, but they changed too quickly for my parents to notice. How could my parents understand how messed up and broken I was feeling? My mom especially always liked Tyler and thought we were a great match. She'd drop hints about us being perfect together. I couldn't be mad at them for telling me this. "Okay," I said quietly, trying to sound calm even though I wasn't. "Is there anything else you want to say?" My father cleared his throat, his expression slightly more serious. "Actually

He looked at me with a visage that held a depth I couldn't quite grasp. He paused briefly before speaking, his voice noticeably filled with regret. "I'm Adrian. Adrian DuMont." Adrian DuMont. The name struck a chord with me, evoking a flash of reminiscence. It was a name with weight, one that triggered something deep within my memories. But I couldn't remember where I'd heard it before. He responded the question before I could think more about the mystery surrounding his name. "What about you? Can you tell me your name?" I paused for a moment, unsure whether to reveal my true identity. But there was something about him, something in the way he looked at me, that made me want to believe his every word. "Lily, Lily McGregor." Adrian's face lit up with surprise, as if my name meant something. His eyes widened slightly as a flash of recognition passed through them. "Lily McGregor," he said quietly again, as if testing the name on his tongue. "The daughter of the renowned pack hunter, H

"What's happening here?" I asked. I was really confused and my voice was trembling. The air in the room choked me with tension, and I could feel the intensity of their gazes on me. Tyler's grip on Adrian tightened and he said triumphantly, "Look who I found snooping around your chambers, Lily. He could be a thief, or worse, an assassin." My mind raced as I tried to figure out how to fix this. I had to act quickly and find the perfect thing to say to distract them. I wandered why Tyler was suddenly acting like the hero in all this. Summoning every ounce of composure I had left, I straightened my posture, meeting Tyler's gaze head-on. "Tyler, let him go," I commanded. "He is not a threat. He's here under my protection." Tyler's expression hardened, "What? Are you commanding me, the Alpha-to-be? And why is he here under your protection? Who the hell is he to you?" My father stepped forward, his expression stern and questioning. "Lily, why are you showing sympathy towards this strange

Don swung a punch first but it barely reached Adrian. He let out a corny laugh that made me roll my eyes. "Was just warming my reflexes…I'm gonna pulverise you..." As Don continued swinging his fists in the air, Adrian remained still, observing his movements with careful attention. I couldn't help but wonder what Adrian was planning. What was his strategy? The anticipation slowly built within me. Jaxon took a seat beside me, breaking my focus on the fight. He leaned closer and asked, "Why do you trust that guy so much, Lily?" I paused for a moment, gathering my thoughts. "He saved me, Jaxon. There's something about him, something I can't quite explain," I replied shakily. Jaxon tilted his head at me, "Lily, you know you can't keep things from me right?" "I'm not trying to." "We'll get back to that… I talked to Tyler." His voice faded. "You didn't have to. You really shouldn't have." "I can see that it's been bothering you. You don't have to carry it all on your own," he said, h