CRYSTAL Mother drops her tea with a click on the table as she lifts her head to me with a proud smile, "I'm so glad you could make it."I look away, my eyes landing on some dresses in the distance. We're sitting on a very nice couch waiting for Ruby to test one of the few dresses she picked."Well I wouldn't miss this for anything," I say, looking around for no particular reason. It's a bit awkward just being here with my mother. We haven't seen each other in such a long time. I wonder if she feels a bit awkward too but judging from the smile she's wearing, she's still basking in our presence."Thank you," her voice is small.You wouldn't be saying that if you knew I saw your future son-in-law naked. I twitch at my thoughts."What's wrong?" she asks. "Is it weird for me to say that?" She sounds nervous now, tucking her hair behind her ears. Her red velvet suit makes her come off a little intimidating, no wonder the staff were all nervous when we walked in."I don't know how to act an

CRYSTALI splash some water on my face before turning off the tap and looking in the mirror. My eyes are dull and filled with guilt and I heave a tired sigh. The image of Ruby standing in her white dress with Silver by her side waltz back into my head.Although it's not the wedding day, I got some serious foresight just looking at it. That's how it's going to be. They look so good together. Just now, she was mesmerised by the closure and they looked like they were going to kiss.Ugh! My head is banging so terribly. What did I get myself into?It's a good thing I left when I did. My wolf was growling, ready to snap at them both.What is this possessiveness I feel? It's overwhelming and he's not even my marked mate yet. How would she react then?At this state, I think it's best if I don’t attend the wedding but there's no running away from that, is there? I can already imagine my mother's face. She'd be devastated once more.This is actually my chance to get closer to my family again but

CRYSTALMy eyes fly open and I jerk to a sitting position as I'm suddenly aware of his scent all around me yet when I take a look around, he's nowhere to be found. The bedroom, however, is different from the last one we stayed in.The bedroom felt more personal and I realised I was in his space. No wonder it smelled so much like him. The gold and black colours on the curtain and the bedframe was majestic and bold like I had stepped into the room of a king.Well he's a Lycan. He's practically like a god to the Alpha's.It takes a while to notice my outfit. I'm wearing his white suit shirt and my body has a scented smell of soap. I guess he gave me a bath.Dammit! He has to stop doing that. Don’t even get me started on the fact that we both gave into our carnal desires back there in that stall-Wait a minute. I didn't even smell him when he started to touch me.I cover my face in shame as it's too late to reflect on my terrible choices.I place my feet on the cold floor and walk around

CRYSTALI got into the ride after much persuasion from the chauffeur. It was the terrified look in his eyes when I turned down the offer and I had to ask if he would get into trouble if he didn't take me home.My chest heaves in a sigh as I massage my forehead to calm my thoughts. I still smell very much like Silver and although it's calming me, I can't get rid of the scary look on his face.My fist still hurts from that punch and I feel a twinge of guilt for hitting him. He deserved it though.Sorting out my divorce papers when he had no right to do that! We're not supposed to interfere in each other's life, that bit was obvious enough.I take out my phone and scroll through my messages. The conversation with my lawyer stares back at me and I groan. The bastard had it all figured out.Seeing the divorce papers made me panic. It was a reminder of what was going to happen between John and I. I guess I freaked out when reality stared me back in the face.A marriage of five years going do

SILVERThe TV is playing in the background as I move carefully with my hands behind my back in the dark bedroom. My eyes adjust to the darkness, of course and I make out every corner of the room. It's simple, modern and carries the scent of not just her but the man as well.It's like he lives here too. His scent is too strong, especially here.The bed.I can smell him on all sides as well as her like they are always entangled, their sweaty bodies pressed as one here like lovers or married couples.I play the image over and over in my head and nothing but a pleased feeling wells up inside of me.Could I bring my mate here for a date? Show her the rest of what she's missing? Would she crumble to the floor and cry or act tough with her fist shaking by her side as her chin trembles.I have no intentions to make my mate cry on purpose but this feels… necessary for the greater good. That being; us ending up together after she kicks out that sham of a husband.Oh look, there's a family pictur