All Chapters of My Three Estranged Lovers: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

HERA'S POV Two days had passed since the party; there was Calhoun's touch and the elusive stranger I met, all moments from that night occasionally greeting my mind. The coming days were a mystery, and I looked forward to what awaited me in Glimside City. I heaved my luggage off the bed—the morning of our short journey had finally arrived. A couple of my clothes and shoes were folded into the box; based on my intuition, the investigation and relief activities shouldn't tarry—hence the small luggage. The room's warmth vanished as I stepped out the door, my pink puffy tote bag on my shoulder, my luggage and my tiny clutch bag in hand. I glanced at the room again; its white and gold colours, crackling fireplace and elegant tapestries were now a familiarity I wouldn't know for a while. "Hera dear", Draco's mom called in her regular soothing voice—a melodic beacon pulling me forward. "I'm coming, Mom", I hollered and rushed downstairs, where everyone awaited. I slipped on a warm sm

HERA'S POV“Oww,” I winced. A brief inspection of my ankle showed no bruises, but the way it throbbed told me I had sprained it.I heard the sound of dried leaves crunching underfoot when, caught off guard, firm, strong hands lifted me off the ground. I weighed sixty-five kilograms at five-ten, yet his lack of a grunt or huff made it seem as though I weighed nothing at all.“Drop me,” I commanded as his face came into view, his warm body pressed against mine.“You’re hurt and can’t walk,” he said smoothly, rough warmth threading his tone. He started toward the road. Despite my attempts to create distance, his body edged closer with every step.I shrugged in reluctant acceptance. Then a pendant he had worn one too many times slipped from beneath his polo shirt. It bore the face of the same woman he kept framed on his nightstand.A sudden wave of anger surged through me. Irrational as it was, I let it consume me. I wanted nothing to do with him, yet I was a werewolf, bound by a mate bon