CHAPTER TWELVE|__|As the woman sneered at Astraea, her words stung, but Astraea refused to back down. Straightening her posture, she met the woman's gaze with steely determination."I am not a stupid werewolf, I am the Princess of the Werewolf kingdom." Astraea retorted, her voice laced with defiance. "At least I know where I belong. Can't say the same for you, wandering around here with your nose stuck in the air like you own the place."The woman's eyes flashed with anger, and before Astraea could react, she lashed out, pusbuthing her forcefully. Eloise moved to intervene, a brown haired celestial being stood between them.“Refrain from touching her.” The brown haired said. She was dressed in combat outfit, her hair up in a slick ponytail and she pointed the sword to the woman’s neck.The woman stared at her then at Eloise and Astraea. “Terielle! So that means she's the god’s slut!”Astraea flinched at the words. Slut."You wanna lose your tongue?" Terielle warned, power exuding f

|ASTRAEA|As I sat on the edge of my bed, a black box sat beside me, its sleek surface catching the dim light filtering through the window. A delicate grey ribbon was elegantly tied around it, adding a touch of sophistication to its appearance.With a sense of anticipation, I reached out and carefully untied the ribbon, watching as it fell away to reveal the contents within. A small grey card slipped out, its fine calligraphy catching my eye.Curious, I picked up the card and read the words written inside, admiring the sender's beautiful penmanship.My Dearest Star,This is our first event together and I know you must be nervous. I had this gift made for you though I am unable to be there in person to present it to you, please know that you are always in my thoughts.I hope it makes you feel as special as you truly are. I eagerly anticipate seeing you tonight, adorned in this gift, radiating your unique beauty. Until then, my werewolf princess, know that my heart is with you always.

|HAITI|Astraea.That was the name of the mutt that the trio allegedly paired Orion to. After all these years, he searched for his mate and stopped searching.I was happy he stopped searching, but now, this wench wants to take my spot that I had dreamed of for years.I stared at the duo, his hand laced over hers and he stood protective beside her. Her dark hair cascaded over her shoulders and her gray eyes stared at me.She looked like someone I knew, someone from centuries ago. I was more beautiful, more powerful. I was a goddess. She was just a mere royalty, a princess from the werewolf kingdom. She wasn't even the first child.I will not allow her to take Orion away from me; he is mine. even though it means eliminating her. After being by himself for centuries, he only feels a sense of possession; he is not yet in love. I will pull them apart before he becomes attached to her. "Oh, Orion, I was not asking. It is the right thing to do, I'm sure Astraea also understands, don't yo

|ASTRAEA|I never had friends back home. Most werewolves didn't even know the Werewolf King had a second daughter.I remembered their gasps and exclaims as they saw Alan dragging me down the aisle that day. They were surprised, bewildered even, to find out they had a third princess and she was sold out to the ruthless Alpha of the Blue dawn pack.My senses gradually awakened to the dimly lit chamber that surrounded me. The air felt heavy with a mysterious energy, and a faint scent of incense lingered in the air, weaving through the shadows like tendrils of smoke.Blinking sleep from my eyes, I found myself in a room shrouded in darkness, save for the soft, ethereal glow that emanated from the moonlit stained glass windows. Their muted hues painted the chamber in an otherworldly palette of blues and purples, casting intricate patterns of light and shadow upon the walls.In the center of the room stood a grand canopy bed, draped in cascading curtains of deepest black. Its ornate frame,

|HAITI| I jubilated when the moon goddess gave me permission to visit Toron and look around. My real plan was to ruin that mutt and break her into unmendable pieces.I arrived to see they were having etiquette class, the celestials smiled in glee, happy to see me.Of course, every celestial wanted to be like goddess Haiti.I walked over to the mutt's table, her head still focused on whatever drew her attention. “I-”“I really don't have the energy to pretend to be intimidated by you today, Haiti.” Then she flashed me a glare, my eyes widened startled by her words.“W-what?”Did she really talk to me like that in that tone?“Look here, mutt, show some respect when talking to me. I am older than you.”“And where has that gotten you? Last time I checked, I attended the celestial party meant for gods and goddesses only. Tch.” My eye twitched as she got up from her seat, leaving the hall.I seethed with anger, my fists clenched at my sides as I watched her leave. How dare she speak to me