Oceana’s Pov.
I burst into my father’s chambers ready to speak my mind and give a blast about how I loathe that Alpha he betrothed to, without my consent.
However, my feelings crumbled before me, my body went stiff and everything that happened earlier, felt like it never existed in the first place.
Time went still.
I was stunned.
Everything, the time stopped before me and I took one step closer to make sure I was seeing clearly with my own eyes and I wasn’t dreaming.
This was reality. I am alive and kicking.
“Gérard,” I whispered with my throat stuck, everyone gazes pierced deep into my sights.
Carmine got up from his chair with a grin, he was much more handsome than the last time I saw him.
His hair was longer now. His face was younger too like he never aged for once in these eight years and he was taller than the last time I saw him.
“Man, you’ve grown so well, my adorable little sister.” I looked over at Carmine and he was as handsome as ever, wearing baggy trousers and a white shirt.
He wore a silver necklace worn, he had more tattoos now. He came over to me and gave me a warm hug and I hugged him too with tears running down my cheeks as I burst into my tears.
And he whispered. “I’m sorry, little sister for what I did to you. Please forgive me.”
“I’m already forgiving you, Carmine, I miss you so much.’ I cried out, my heart which was filled with the emotions I had built up for years burst out of me.
“I knew you would be surprised to see your brothers,’ my father laughed and stood up from his seat. “I will leave for a couple of minutes, take your time.” My father left and excused us in his chambers.
Carmine patted my back and murmured. “I miss you too, my little kitty. You will always be beautiful, Oceana, I’m proud of you. Seriously, I heard about everything and how strong you have become, I am truly proud of you.”
“Carmine,” I whispered.
“It’s good to see you again, little sister.” He playfully kisses my ear.
Hearing those words from him moved me to tears again.
I burst out weeping and Carmine didn’t leave me, he consoled me and just kissed my forehead. “Hey! Hey! He murmured. “Don’t cry, my baby girl, people will see you, you wouldn’t wanna be a laughing stock through the realms, don’t you?.’ He pulled away from me as he cupped my cheeks. “Our father has told me so much about your achievements and I am impressed. I never dreamed you will be this great.” He proudly stated.
I hugged him even tighter, he patted my back. “Let’s talk later when you are done ok.” He said in the usual tone.
I nodded.
He glanced over at Gerard and left the both of us alone in father’s chambers and when I looked at Gérard’s eyes, I became horrified the minute I looked into his glowing eyes.
Mate.
“Gérard,’ My eyes widened in shock, and my body shivered.
Impossible, no, Gérard can’t be.
He is my brother.
He stepped closer to me. “You are so beautiful.”
“Gerard.’ My heart warmed with pride.
“I’m glad you’ve turned out to be an attractive woman more than I thought. How are you doing?’ He smiled and touched my shoulder, I could feel the spark between us, my body felt hot all of a sudden.
“Gérard,’ I called out to him. The sensation was running through my veins, my pussy began twitching, craving for him to get in between my legs and just fuck me.
“I know you can feel it now. You’ve grown and you can feel the sparks between us. I have endured this for years, Oceana. It feels fucking good, doesn’t it?’ He slide his fingertips down my neck, I almost moaned.
“I don’t understand.” I shook my head, confused at his words.
‘I knew it. You were my mate the moment you were born, I held you in my arms from birth, I just knew the truth. It was hard having to watch you grow everyday and not have a taste of you because you were just a child back then.’ He confessed.
“Gerard.’ I called as he drew closer to me.
“You mean all this while, you’ve been my mate and you never told me.’
“You were not of age to know the truth, love, that’s why I didn’t tell you.’
I was his mate from the beginning. “But…but, we are siblings, the same flesh and blood, from the same parents. How is that possible, Gerard.’ I asked.
“That’s what I’m also saying, how is that possible and I still couldn’t find my answer to the mystery of why you would absolutely be my mate who is chosen by the moon goddess. Anyway, it should be a mistake.’ He reasoned.
“It’s not a mistake.’ I quickly uttered.
“What makes you think this fated mate thing is not a mistake?”
“It’s clear.’ I whispered. “How, we’ve been drawn towards each other anytime we are close, it’s always felt, really good. I felt safe and protected whenever I’m beside you.’
“Like it feels good, the energy arises and fills up the body. It’s like your problems are all disappeared, it’s like there’s nothing to worry about anymore in life.’
“Yes, I also feel like we’ve known each other for ages.’ I swallowed.
“Yeah, you are right. It seems that way to me.’
“I know it sounds crazy but I don’t feel bad about you being my mate. I feel happy, Gerard, I don’t know I just keep falling in love with you, I thought I was crazy and….”
He sighed. “Oceana, I love you more. I love you so much, I will do anything to make you happy, that’s how deep my love for you is. I don’t care if we have to be apart, just know that I love you till death, Oceana. Get mad at me or hate me, I will still love you. My feelings are never gonna quench, it will always keep burning for you, love.”
His words felt deep into my soul, I felt very bad watching him, I feel so awful for hating him all these years.
His sweet and smooth voice touched my soul.
“I love you too, Gerard.’
“Oceana.”
“Then, why didn’t you say anything to me, love.’ His eyes shot up because I called him “Love” I don’t care he is one.
“All this time I have been searching for my mate, going from one ceremony to another, I once began to have these certain thoughts that maybe I am woofless.” I softly asked with concern.