I quickly hop inside the car and drive to the pack’s party. While I was I’m my way, my mind was still filled with Anika’s sweet lips, teasing me to kiss her again. I don’t know why she’s incredibly beautiful in my eyes even her attitude was cold as ice and her heart as hard as the stone.
What if I am falling for her? What if I failed again for the second time? What if the Luna I think wasn’t the Luna of my wolf? What if I made the same mistakes again?
I’m tired of getting hurt over and over again. I need to listen to my heart one last time but if I failed again, maybe this is my destiny, to live single forever.
“Who’s that mysterious girl that August told me?” I asked myself while I parked my car outside the entrance of the said party hall.
Medieval Era
Anika and Marco became friends and promised each other that they will support each other to attain their goals. Their first step is for Marco to help Anika to help meeting King Darius though it’s a bit dangerous.
“What do you think is the best way to enter the palace? They know me and I’m sure, they will capture me if they see me!” He told Anika ahead of time about it.
Anika just keeps quiet while putting her point finger under her chin while rubbing it. She’s like that when she’s thinking deeply.
Marco saw that and he set a little smirk on his face but Anika didn’t notice it. He likes seeing her being bossy and he has no idea why. Maybe he just misses someone he knew from his past. She’s been good to him too but was disappeared when her family moves to another place. She had the vibe of Anika but not as cold-hearted as her.
He cleared his throat.
“Oh, sorry, I was thinking if you can be my fake captor. They’re looking at me when Karl lured me to the King!” She was so confident in her decisions.
Marco thinks thoroughly about it crossing his arms on his chest. He’s studying her how well she knows how to handle the situation. He was telling himself, she’s hiding something but it’s him to find out.
“Well, when shall we go?” He asked her.
Anika set her glance at him.
“Tomorrow!” She calmly replied and they both agreed about their risky mission.
Marco gave his bed to her to rest and he chooses to sleep on the chair. As night became darker and as the moon turned brighter, both of them fell asleep. Anika didn’t realize that the real owner of her body was a full moon body shifter so as the moon turned on its a rounded shape, her body shifts into a wolf but she didn’t learn about it. Surprisingly, Marco was still half asleep at that time and he saw everything how she transformed herself into a white fur she-wolf.
He gasps in shock and covered his mouth to keep quiet. She lied to him. She’s one of their kind too but why she keeps it a secret from him? He must know why she wanted to be closer to the King so that he will find out her real agenda for the Valkyrie Kingdom.
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Present Era
Argus took off from his car with confidence on his face. This is only a short party so it will end quickly. He made his way to the hallway leading to the event until he saw an unfamiliar face from afar. He narrowed his eyes to see a lady in a red gown with mysterious eyes and glossy skin. He can’t be mistaken that she was the CEO of Perez Hotels and Resorts, no other than Anika Perez.
Argus loosened my necktie to take a deep breath.
“How can she be here if she’s a human?” He mumbled.
He’s on his way in her direction when his cousin Railey saw him and walked towards him. He’s holding champagne in his hands this early in the evening.
“You came, my dear cousin! How’s your new job? I heard someone as cold as an ice hired you?” He greeted Argus gaily and took one sip of wine on his lips.
Argus smirk at his cousin who prepared this simple yet promising event for all shapeshifters like them. He invited the packs of rogues too even they’re just a mere wolf that talks. His eyes wandered until he stops his gaze at Anika. She didn’t notice him so she’s not aware that Argus’ was targeting her with his wild stares.
“I heard, this party belongs to the packs and Alphas like us. Why you invited a mortal here?” He questioned Railey because of his boss’s presence at the party.
His beloved cousin chuckles and boasts at him.
“Yes, all of us are shapeshifters. Werewolves, lycans, and rogues are all invited! Why? It’s because of a beautiful maiden there with a red dress, that’s why you’re becoming nervous and picky?” Railey mocked him and Argus suddenly glared at him.
He just took one glass of wine from the waiter and gulped it in one drink.
“Let’s go! It’s time to start the awards night my beloved cousin!” Railey uttered until August arrived towards them.
Both of them greeted him and his wife Emma who is now in her eight months of pregnancy.
“Good evening, August and Emma! Just on time. Let’s go?” Railey asked them while looking at Argus and they both smiled and walked with them to the main hall.
Argus looked back and didn’t saw Anika’s presence again.
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Ariana POV as Anika
Am I imagining things? I saw Argus at the party! I quickly walked outside the party area because I am looking for Sebastian. Finally, he didn’t go off to stroll inside the forest. I felt relieved to see him. I called him from the car and he heard me. He instantly swoops down from the car and went near me.
“Yes, Sangria, any problem?” It’s his words after seeing me.
I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself. I can’t come here with Argus’ in my sight. If I am here, is it possible he only followed me but that’s weird? He knew very well about the host of the party. I heard Railey called him cousin.
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Flashbacks
“Ma’am, don’t forget the name of the party host, he was Railey Mateo, one of the richest Alpha of the Blue Moon Packs!” Denise informed Ariana before she left.
“I won’t forget. I promise!” She made a pinky promise to her secretary and Denise wasn’t okay with it. Her original boss is not clingy like her. Denise just smiled at her.
“Good. Are you ready?” Denise asked her again.
Ariana nods her head confidently.
“You can count on me! For Anika, I’ll do the best I can!” She said after getting into the car.
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“Why Argus Mateo is here? Is he stalking his CEO?” I asked Sebastian but my heart keeps pounding so fast.
My eyes widened when he shook his head.
“Nope, he’s here because he’s one of us! He’s the one who gets the Alpha Award!” I almost fell on my knees after hearing it.
“What? So, he will know who we are? He will find out that I am the Luna Sangria of the Red Blood Packs!” I was trying to brace myself by taking a deep breath.
Sebastian came and hold my shoulders.
“It’s time for him to know that you’re the Luna Sangria! Why scared? Ma’am Anika is not like your type! If she was here, maybe, she got the Luna awards but I guess, it’s too late for that!” Sebastian suddenly became cold at me. I could see the hatred in his eyes.
“I gotta go! This is not part of my mission! I’m sorry but I’m not ready for this!” My lips quivered in fear.
I wanted to run away. I don’t come here to mess with Anika’s lives. I must ignore or stay away with Argus Mateo. I was about to run off from the party when strong hands grab my arms.
“Where the hell are you going, Miss Perez?” I looked back and I began to freeze when the man who stops me is Argus Mateo, the Alpha of all times. He deceived me.
“You? Get off me!!! Who are you to stop me?” I creep out and all of the people in the party heard it.
Argus drag me out and lead me to the forest. Sebastian tried to stop him but he did something unusual where he stays and just stared at us disappearing in the darkness.