Anna's POV

Luckily I Managed to find the kitchen. Just that I would not call it a kitchen. It was huge and would have atleast 12 people icluding the chefs and helpers.

I entered the kitchen and saw mixed reactions. Most of them just glanced at me and went back to what they were doing. However, one of them started to walk towards me. He was a middle aged man, a little chubby with a stubble and no hair on his head. Yes he was a bald, fat man but he was a kind bald, fat man.

"Hello Mademoiselle! May I help you with anything?", I could sense that he was not like others. He didnt seem to degrade the human race.

I looked at him with a sad expression and before I could say anything he started to speak.

"Zelda get madam something to eat. She is hungry?"

I looked at him thankfully. He cleared a table and made me some place to eat my meal. I hate to admit but Zelda threw the food in front of me as if I was a dog. However, the man encouraged me. He came near me and patted my shoulder.

"Mademmoiselle, you need to be brave otherwise you will not last a day". He started to walk away. As soon as he got near the hob, he turned around and smiled at me,

"My name is Hugo. If you need any help anytime you can come to me". I thanked him and started to eat the beautiful and tender stake. I can't even begin to explain how much I missed food!!!!

After finishing my meal I headed out. Not to my surprise I was greeted by the haunted corridors. I started to walk in any direction. Whoever designed this made sure that it stayed very complicated. I was getting bored of walking.

"Don't worry, I still get lost here and I have been here for a decade", I jumped as Alex spoke behind me.

"Sorry if I scared you. I just came here to escort you to your room and Harry wanted me to let you know that the room is stacked with you clothes and other necessities", he uttered with a very caring face.

"Thanks Alex. That's very nice of you. Do I need to stay with him", I made a disgusted face when I said HIM.

He gently held my hand and started to walk with me. I could sense that he wanted to say something. So I held his hand tightly to give him a boost. After my actions I could see the element of surprise in his eyes.

After a few seconds he started to speak, "Ana....you see.......well after Mon passed away....."

I cut him in the middle, "Mon"

He chuckled at my curosity. "Well Monica, my mate. I was sent on a mission to kill a family. They were business rivals. So Harry sent me to clear the mess up. Alpha Andrew is a very soft hearted person but Harry is somewhat different", he inhaled and resumed.

"When I reached there Monica mind linked me.....", I could see tears flowing in his eyes.

(I am writing the following in script version so that it is easier for all my lovelies to read)

Mon: Where are you Alex? I am so bored without you.

Alex: I am just near the docks honey. I will be back soon.

Mon: Hey, I am near the docks too. Where are you and what are you doing here?

Alex: Mon what the hell are you doing there. Get out right now.

Mon: Alex what's going on?

Alex: Tell me your exact location.

Mon: I am with Mr Thomson. Why what's ..............

After those very words a horrendous explosion filled the air. Alex fell to his knees sobbing. I felt sorry for him so I sat sown on the marble floor and hugged him. After he calmed down a bit, he carried on with his story.

"Mr Thomson was their biggest rival. I knew he was on his ship that day with his entire family. So I planted a time bomb in his ship. It was an easy way out", she sniffed his runny nose and looked at me.

"What I didn't know was that Monica taught his son Maths. She was with them on that ship. I killed my own mate. And you know what's the worst part", he punched the wall and looked at me.

I have to admit I was a little scared. But I also knew he was hurting and he needed to confide in someone.

"I recieved the doctors report three days after Monica died. She was expecting. I killed my child too. I will never forgive myself for that", he managed to get up. I wanted to console him or atleast say some sympathetic words but he quickly walked off.

He was so fast that I practically needed to run after him. Suddenly, he stopped infront of a door. I could recognise that door in millions. We were outside the devil's room.

Alex halted for a moment and then spoke, "Its night time and I think you should rest. See you tomorrow Ana".

He quickly turned around and left. I was thankful that he told me it was night because there were no windows in this basement.

I knew I had to be brave in order to stay with the beast. Even though I was scared as hell but I needed to be strong. If not for me then for my parents. Boosting my courage I managed to knock on the door.

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Harry's POV

I was waiting for her to come. I practically opened and closed my door about 15 times.

What on earth was happening to me. All I wanted was to keep her near me. Keep her around to inhale her beautiful smell. I could sense the my wolf (Zac) was getting stronger by the minute.

So this is what happens when you find your mate. You become a useless pile of shit.

But I had to admit, I was loving what I have become.

I was impatiently looking at my wall clock when there was a knock on the door.

I tried to be as intimidating as I could (even though my heart was jumping like a child) and spoke in my husky voice, "come in".

Anna entered the door and closed it with a Big Bang. I needed to flinch at the sound. God I love her feisty ways. I quickly shushed myself. I should never let her know how much she effects me.

She scanned the room and saw there was an addition to the room. Stood next to my wardrobe was her own personal wardrobe with her name on it. She moved over there and opened it.

Everything was so perfect. Her clothes, sleeping clothes, lingerie, toiletries, shoes and not to forget make up was all set out nicely. I strictly instructed my maid to get a good job done. After all, she was going to be their Luna. Even though she will be restricted to certain duties.

A smile made its way to her face. He liked the lay out of her stuff. At least I assumed she did. She picked up couple of things and went to the bathroom. She didn't try to talk or even acknowledge my presence. So I decided to play along. But it was so hard to control myself near her. I didn't want to admit to myself but I think my wolf was winning in this and he just wanted to hold his mate and Mark her.

Mark her. Just the thought of it made my bones shiver with happiness. I couldn't even begin to think how much mum and dad will love it.

I was thinking about my beautiful mate when the bathroom door opened. Ana stepped out and I think I was going to loose my mind. She had very comfy linen navy blue and white shorts which I thought were too short. She was wearing a matching crop top with frills covering her assets. Her hair that were always in a pony tail were open and spread on her shoulders. I just wanted to run to her and swoop her in my arms.

She walked and sat on the bed. It was time to break the silence so I started speaking.

"All your clothes will be shifted to the mansion from here. Tomorrow I will introduce you to my parents. There is the party tomorrow. I suggest you dress accordingly".

She looked quite surprised. "What party?", her eyes sparkled like diamonds. I swear I could see my reflection brighter than pearls in her eyes. Maybe it was just me. After all she was my mate. I felt an indescribable attraction towards her. Wow what is happening me to me. I am falling for a filthy human.

"My dad is stepping down from his duties. So I am going to be your new Alpha and Alex is going to be the beta. Dad just wanted to announce it in a fancy way. So you say it is kind of a coronation", I rambled on to get my point across.

I could see that she was not happy with the announcement. She was unsettled. She was looking around the room unnecessarily and fidgeting with her hand. She whispered some words but thank Moon Goddess for my amazing hearing I could hear her properly.

"No no no no no. Your coronation is everybody else's execution", she muttered slowly.

I know that I was trying to scare her since the beginning but deep down inside me I hated the fact that she thinks I am that bad. Moving on from my aching internal organs, I carried on with the plan.

"Your dad will be there too. You can meet up with him but make up an excuse that you will be staying with us at the mansion. I am moving your stuff to the room next to mine", I could see her ease at the idea of a separate room so I quickly spoke to kill her joy.

"Don't worry sweet heart. There is an opening between our rooms so I can keep an eye on you or maybe myself on you", I said in quite a cheap way.

She got up from the bed and walked over to me. She stared down at me and gave me a good look. She leaned down and rested so that we were face to face now. I could smell her scent, her blue eyes were mesmerising. I just wanted to hold her from her waist and join our bodies. I think my breathing changed due to this closeness. She must have noticed it. So she smiled and retreated to her original standing position.

"Honey I am not threatened by the fact that there is an opening. And I am not bothered that you keep an eye on me. Come on look at me. I am a bundle of beauty, sometimes it's hard for even me to not keep an eye on me", she winked and walked back to the bed. Lying down she covered herself with silky black duvet cover. She left me speechless. Yes she was beautiful. I couldn't argue there.

"However if you even try to lay your filthy finger on me, I will make sure that You never walk again. Believe me honey, I will castrate you myself", she said in a very calm way.

Why does she do that. Why does she make the anger boil in me. Whenever I start to put our differences away, she drives me to the edge again.

I got up and walked to her, holding her from her arm I jerk her up in sitting position.

"Who the hell do you think you are. I can crumble you in moments you filthy human", I threaten her with all my might even though deep inside I just want to love her till the end of the word.

She looks at my arm and then back at me. She trails he fingers slowly up my shirt. Shivers run down my spine. I could feel the Sparks emit from her fingers. When she reaches my collar, she grabs me from collar and throws me over her on the bed. Quickly shifting herself, she sits on me. Holding me from my jaw, she looks at me with pity.

"Now listen here buddy boy. I stated before. I am a human and you are a dog. We pretty much know who is a filthy left over eater and who is the owner who throws the bones at the poor, disrespectful creature", she has a very mischievous smile on her.

She gets off me and settles on her side leaving me speechless again. I lay there looking at the ceiling and controlling my self. It's not everyday when your damn sexy mate is sleeping next to you and you can't even touch her. I knew she dozed off. I was thinking of silly stuff to keep myself occupied otherwise my wolf will go crazy knowing that she is next to me.

I was busy in my thoughts when a hand hit my bare chest. I looked at the sweet, beautiful little figure lying down next to me. Her eyes were closed emphasising the beauty of her long lashes. Her rosy lips were a little apart giving her a innocent and pure look. Her beautiful and silky locks covered her cute button nose. I slowly moved my hand to move her hair and tuck it behind her ear. She shifted a little snuggling into me. Only if she knew what on earth was she doing to me. Her chest moved up and down very slowly. Unintentionally my gaze moved from her chest to her neck. The very place she will bear my mark.

After looking at that, a quick idea rushed to my mind. I should mark her. This will let everyone know that she is mine and she can't run away too. Laughing at my evil plan, I advance towards her beautiful neck. Nuzzling in her neck I get a little intoxicated due to her scent. Just as I open my canines to do the dirty deed, something unusual happens.

Ana starts breathing heavy. Her chest rises up like an arch. As her breathing accelerates, it starts effecting the surroundings. Everything in the room starts to rattle. I even get a little scared so I move away from her. I could see that she calms down and rest peacefully in the same position like before.

She was sleeping unaware of storm she started inside me. I was really confused. Was there something wrong with my mate. All I could think about was Brad. I need to get him as soon as possible. There was something fishy going on with our mate and as much I hate it, I agree with Zac that we need to get her checked out.

I walked over to the couch and settled there. I couldn't risk being near her. Anything that I do can harm my mate and I would not let that happen to her. Glancing at her one final time, I slide into slumber keeping in mind that tomorrow she will be in the mansion and out if the basement.

There was one thing for sure, me and Zac both loved our mate and I will make sure that she loves me back.

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Sarah's POV

I was running deep into the woods. My brown wolf was stressed due to our daughter. I just needed to clear my mind so after letting Carl and Clarabel know about my plan, I started to run towards the jungle. I could sense myself shifting into my brown wolf. I kept running until I reached the lake. I never been this sad. It's like something is dying inside me each day.

Ana is kidnapped. Carl doesn't know the truth. My own mother can not call me her daughter. I felt so bad for making everyone suffer. I just whimpered and fell on the mud near the lake.

Tangled in my own thoughts, I hear a sound behind me. When I turned around I saw a human advancing towards me with a gun. I hated hunters. I wanted to pounce at him for my defence but he had a gun. He will shoot me before I even leap. I couldn't work my magic in my werewolf form so I was pretty much cornered. Behind me was the lake and in front if me was my death awaiting. I slowly whimper and close my eyes ready for my fate.

Suddenly the leaves rustle behind the man. Another figure appears from behind the human and starts to chant something. After few moments the human starts walking away like he is in a trance. From the act I know the figure is a wizard. When we both are left alone, I shift back to my human form. The advantage of being half witch was that I never needed to carry clothes with me. I can shift back to my human form covered in clothes with my illusion spell.

Once I was shifted I speak up, " Thanks for helping me. May I know who are you".

The figure slowly starts advancing towards me. As he comes near me my eyes pop out due to my shocked state. A smooth whisper leaves my trembling lips.

Carlos

He moved forward closing the distance between us.
He puts on hand on my right shoulder and other on my waist.

"20 years and you are as beautiful as I left you", after saying those words in his milky voice he presses his lips onto mine. I could feel my knees weaken and shivers running through my spine. I can't even push him away. All I could think was one thing,

Damn the mate bond.

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Dear readers
I am so sorry for the late update. I was busy with some stuff. I hope you enjoy the new update.

Sarah and her mysteries are killing me. So maybe the fact that she is half witch is not the only truth she hid from Carl. I can't wait to find out what's the deal with this Carlos guy.

Enjoy and keep sharing.

Ash