บททั้งหมดของ Unwritten Mates : บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

Ethan's expression softened, and I almost saw pity in his eyes but also a hint of sadness. I could see Ethan struggled after saying that, but alas, he took a deep breath and continued. “The bond…there’s no mistaking it for a wolf. But the thing is... you’re human. That’s not supposed to happen.”I shook my head. “What do you mean it’s not supposed to happen?”He sighed and rubbed his hands over his face like he was trying to find the right words. "Wolves have always paired up. The Lunar Goddess makes no mistakes. But... you're different. She somehow linked you, as a human, to Luca. And believe me, this doesn't happen every day.I swallowed hard, feeling a knot form in my chest. "So, what?" Do I just have to accept it? That I am 'destined' to be with him because... of a goddess?"Look, I realize this sounds crazy. I get it. But it's more than just a mate bond. You aren't just any human, Quinn. There is something about you that we do not understand yet. Luca has felt it, I have felt it,

(Luca’s perspective)I barely had time to think. The second I heard Ethan's footsteps coming down the hall, I bolted. Without thinking, I dove into the closet, pulling the door closed just as the handle on Quinn’s door turned. My heart was racing, and I pressed my back against the wall of the tiny space, breathing as quietly as I could. I could see Quinn, still sitting up in bed, her eyes wide with a mix of confusion and something else—probably disbelief at the fact I’d just hidden in a closet like a total idiot.Through the slats of the closet door, I watched as Ethan walked into the room. He looked tired, a little worn out, but determined.“I didn’t want to leave things unresolved,” Ethan started, his voice softer than I expected. “I said some stuff earlier that wasn’t fair. And I know… I know you’ve chosen me over him, over Luca.”Of course, he’d come back. Couldn’t leave things messy, could he? Typical Ethan.The moment he said my name, I felt a growl building in my chest. I had t

(Luca’s perspective)I paced the dimly lit room, the weight of everything I’d just learned pressing down on me like a boulder on my chest. My fists clenched at my sides, and each breath felt harder to draw. Ethan stood across the room, arms crossed, frustration and concern etched on his face as he watched me. The Seer, with her silvered hair and eyes clouded by visions, sat in the corner, waiting for me to stop wrestling with the anger boiling inside."How the hell did this happen?" My voice trembled, edged with fury. I raked a hand through my hair, barely containing the storm within. "How did my bite do this? How did it mark Quinn—make her his?"The Seer’s gaze met mine, calm and unyielding. "Your bite didn’t create the mark, Luca. It merely awakened something that was already there. Something tied to a force we’ve been sensing in the shadows."I froze, my chest tightening. "You mean the one who claimed Quinn? That thing? What does he have to do with me?"Ethan pushed off the wall, h

(Luca’s perspective)Nick’s name flashed on my phone just as I was yanking on my jacket. Probably calling to brag about some dumb prank or maybe that Kimmy finally got her high score in that dance game they’d been obsessing over.“Nick, I swear if this is about—”“Quinn just left. She insisted on riding home alone,” he interrupted, and I froze, halfway out the door.“You let her leave? Alone?”“Hey, she’s not a kid, okay?” Nick argued. “She said she could handle herself. Said she’s got her powers now or whatever.” I could hear him trying to defend himself, but it was all just excuses. Quinn might be stubborn, but I thought Nick had common sense.“Oh, that’s rich,” I snapped, already running down the stairs. “You let her ride into the night, alone, after everything that’s happened?”“She insisted, Luca! What was I supposed to do? Tie her to the couch?”The thought wasn’t entirely unappealing, but I didn’t bother answering him, just hung up mid-rant. If I listened to one more excuse fro

Ethan and I haven’t spent much time together lately, so we decided to go on a date tonight, and I was excited. He had been nothing but good to me since we had met, so I really wanted to treat him to a nice dinner in town. I also just needed a distraction because Luca had driven me mad with his over-friendliness at school all week. Rumors had already started flying that Luca and I were secretly dating because he wouldn’t stop with the whole “gentleman” act, grabbing my backpack, carrying it to class, and making a show of it. My protests fell on deaf ears, so even if I scolded him for it, he would just change the subject, so I just gave in and let him do it.To make matters worse, he kept trying to save me a seat next to him at lunch, even though I’d pretty much made it clear I’d rather sit with Nick and Kimmy. So, naturally, they started teasing me, laughing about how Luca was supposedly my new “boyfriend” and all the gossip swirling around about us. As if I didn’t have enough on my pl