FATED MATES IN THE SHADOWS のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

CHAPTER TWO I left Lady Evelyn in the sitting room, where she settled into one of the velvet chairs as though the space had been waiting for her all along. She didn’t rush, didn’t fidget, didn’t look around like someone unsure of their place. She simply crossed her legs and rested her hands in her lap, calm and certain, her presence pressing into the room even after I stepped away. That alone made my chest feel tight. I drew in a breath, straightened my apron, and headed toward Mr. Orion’s chambers. Each step felt heavier than the last. I told myself this was routine, just part of my job, yet my thoughts wouldn’t settle. Lady Evelyn’s words, her eyes, the way she’d looked at me like she already knew how this would end, all of it followed me down the corridor. I stopped outside his door and hesitated. I didn’t know what her visit meant for me, or for this house, but I knew I couldn’t delay. I lifted my hand and knocked, softly at first, then again. Knock. Knock. Knock. The soun

CHAPTER FOUR He asked in a measured tone, "How is Arabella doing? How's she preparing for the next moon ball? I hope she's finding suitable prospects for a mate." His stepmother's face softened, a hint of an understanding smile playing on her lips. "Ah, Arabella's doing well, Orion. She's excited for the moon ball and hopes to find her mate there. She's been practicing her courting rituals and is confident she'll make a good impression." Mr Orion's gaze seemed distant, his thoughts elsewhere, but his tone remained polite and interested. "I'm glad to hear that. Please give her my best wishes and support. I hope she finds a suitable mate." Just as the tension began to dissipate, Mr Orion's phone rang, shattering the brief silence. His gaze darkened as he glanced at the screen, his expression unyielding. "Beta Jay," he answered, his voice firm but controlled. As he listened to the caller, his eyes seemed to gaze into space, his expression unreadable. He responded with a simple "hmm"

CHAPTER SIXMr OrionSelene stood before me, her eyes hesitant. 'Mr. Orion, I need to ask for a favor,' she said, her voice professional. I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. 'Oh? And what might that be, Selene?''I need to take the evening off tomorrow. I have a personal appointment I can't miss," She explained her request, sounding neutral, but I sensed a hint of nervousness. I leaned back in my chair, my eyes narrowing. 'An appointment, you say? With whom?'Her hesitation was palpable, and I knew she was hiding something. 'Just some friends. We're meeting for drinks,' she replied, her voice laced with evasiveness.I leaned forward, my eyes locking onto hers. 'And can't this appointment be rescheduled? I have a lot of work for you to do, Selene.' I could see the frustration in her eyes, but I didn't relent.Wanting to push her beyond limits,I approached her and I could see the fear and anticipation dancing in her eyes. She was like a wild animal, unsure of whether to flee or surrender.

CHAPTER EIGHTI cried out, my voice shaking, "Mom! No, please don't leave me!", I shook her vigorously, in an attempt to see her open her eyes and shout "surprise!" , or "it's a prank"But it was too late, a surge of power escaped her body, I knew she was gone, and I was left with the pain of that memory.Even now, the memory brought tears to my eyes, a memory that was like a punch to the gut, leaving me breathless and sad. My Aura began to fluctuate wildly, becoming dangerous and unpredictable. I could feel it affecting the air around me, making the plants wither and the lights flicker."No... no... no..." I whispered, trying to push the memory away. But it was too late. The pain and grief had already consumed me, I felt like a murderer, if only I had a wolf, if only i wasn't incompetent.Just as I was drowning in my sorrow, my phone rang, shrill and insistent. I groaned, feeling the flashback recede like a tide pulling back from the shore. I hesitated for a moment, then picked up

CHAPTER TENSeleneI was locked in the room, feeling trapped and helpless. Beta Jay had looked at me with pity in his eyes, but he couldn't bring himself to disobey the Alpha's orders. "I'm sorry, Selene," he had said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I can't be disloyal to Orion, no matter what I think is right."And with that, he had left me alone in the room locked up, leaving me to my tears. I cried until I felt weak and exhausted, my eyes red and puffy, my hair a tangled mess of golden locks that cascaded down my back like a river of sunset hues. My birthmark on my hand, seemed to throb with a dull ache, as it reminded me of the secrets that I was yet to unravel. I felt stupid for thinking that asking Mr Orion's permission had been the right thing to do. Stupid for thinking that he would ever let me go. Stupid for thinking that I had any control over my own life.As the tears streamed down my face, I couldn't help but wonder what must have made Mr Orion act out of the blues