“Why is your neck unblemished?” Did he not state that he had chosen you as his companion? What is the reason? Mabel contemplated. Talia quivered slightly as she placed her palm onto her neck. She had entirely overlooked that. Lena signalled for Talia to behave ordinarily, but the moment was passed. Mabel had once again succumbed to tears.
“Did he deceive us?” Did he coerce you sexually and…
“Negative, Mother.” He committed no wrongdoing. My marking ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow. I will be his Luna. “I assure you I am not deceiving,” Talia stated in one breath, and there was no reference to marking. How had circumstances deteriorated to that extent? Talia swiftly bit her lower lip. She had created her own demise. She ought not to have disclosed it to her, yet she could not bear to see her mother’s tears. Talia acknowledged her mother with a nod and turned to confront Lena, who had consistently possessed the ability to discern her emotions effortlessly. She had not yet reached a conclusion, but she had no alternative than to deceive her mother.
“That is excellent news!” My daughter is transforming into a Luna. Talia. Do not accept your father’s assertion that you are unfortunate. You are my courageous daughter. Maintain your composure, as you have preserved your family and belongings. Your father and brother, who have consistently overlooked you, owe you an apology.
“Everyone is indebted to you, Talia,” Mabel asserted, beaming at her daughter, who had tears in her eyes. Lena enveloped her mother from behind. She had never witnessed her cry before. Lena was taken aback as Carter’s voice echoed throughout the pack house. She had surreptitiously video-called her sister in her room.
“Do not be concerned; you both converse.” Mabel promptly exited the room, stating, “Your father will not ascend here if I depart.”
Talia implored her sister to care for their mother.
“Do not be concerned.” “I have something for you,” Lena stated before briefly exiting the video chat. Talia awaited her reemergence with impatience.
“Wishing you a joyous birthday!” Lena positioned herself in front of the camera, cradling Talia’s small white kitten in her hands.
“Oh my goodness!” Talia covered her mouth as she admired her charming kitten adorned with a birthday hat. Lena possessed a cupcake positioned before her phone. Lucas, situated near Talia’s room, discerned an unfamiliar female voice that was exceptionally melodious. He reduced his pace in an attempt to hear her more clearly. Who was she? Is it her sister?
“Did you recall my birthday?” Talia enquired. She had hardly a few hours remaining until her eighteenth birthday.
“Certainly!” Our special guest today is our cat. Lena remarked, “Happy birthday, Talia,” while gesturing to the white kitten. Talia and Lena both chuckled while suppressing tears. This marked the inaugural occasion they did not commemorate her birthday together.
Lucas paused at the door upon hearing their conversation, especially the other woman’s voice, which resonated melodically to him. It was imbued with concealed agony, yet she persisted in laughter. He did not enter.
Instead, his attention was captivated by his brother, who was already observing his female’s smiling yet melancholic visage through the window. The two brothers observed each other yet persisted in gazing into the chamber. Their hands were thrust into their jeans pockets as the women’s voices reverberated around the room.
Late at night, Talia was fixated on the clock. Midnight will occur in one minute. She was approaching her eighteenth birthday. She had possessed the contract for some hours. She needed to decide whether to depart or remain. The words of her mother echoed in her mind.
She believed the pack was secure, but only after she signed these documents. All remained in peril. Talia opted to sign after twelve o’clock. She was now capable of executing legal documents. Her hand quivered slightly. She was fully cognisant of her irrationality.
She would be surrendering herself to a male who perpetually directed a frigid, impassive gaze at her. She was unaware of his genuine motives, yet she desired to restore her mother’s smile. She desired the safety and happiness of her family. She recalled that Jason had vowed not to harm her. Talia observed his signature on the documents and thereafter affixed her own signature.
She had acquiesced to all arrangements; their initial night would occur later this evening following the marking ceremony.
Jason perceived his brother’s footsteps approaching his desk.
“That suffices for today.” Do you not intend to rest? Lucas knitted his brows and subsequently shut the laptop that captivated his brother’s whole attention. It was after late, yet he continued to work with relentless efficiency. Without acknowledging him, Jason displaced his twin’s hand and continued his task.
“As you know, the entire day tomorrow will be dedicated to the marking ceremony.” “Knowing I will squander my valuable time on trivial pursuits in a few hours, I must complete these papers now.” As usual, the Alpha was curt and forthright, candidly articulating his dissatisfaction with the marking ceremony, which had deviated from his initial intentions.
Lucas consented as he occupied the adjacent chair. They were presently at their office block. The Alphas of the Sothis Star Pack erected an office block within their pack territory.
It was situated at a considerable distance from the pack house, and entrance was restricted to significant personnel only. The Alpha brothers undertook this action for the purpose of corporate security and pack management.
