by Zella
"Of course I'm done, Its just a piece of cake you know" I said as I bring out my notes fro him to see.
"Let me see" He said and attempted to steal my work from my hands.
"Not so fast Yvan" I said as I slap his hands "Those dirty stealing hands!" I said.
"Cass, do you not have any sympathy left in you? How dare you bully me like this when we were childhood friends!" Yvan complained like a baby. I laughed because of that attitude.
"Who says that's bullying. It just means I'm educating you, no cheating Delta" I said as I try to guard my work.
Lucas Point of View
I am currently sitting as I face Lucy whose perfectly chained right now to prevent her from escaping from us.
I looked at her as I sigh "You really are a grown up right now, you even managed to choose your fate baby girl" I said as she gives me a very bitter smile.
"You know that our fates us sibling will always be ill-fated because of our parent's sins. You know that but why the hell we're you not surprised when I willingly died for the fake cardinal? As an Alpha, you should have become suspiscious of my intentions" She said as she smirk.
"You know that getting my freaking blood won't be and will never be that easy but you blindly believed me? How naive could the Alpha be?" She added.
I smiled and looked at her "Because I assumed that as my sister and as the daughter of Luna Canidae, you can at least sacrifice your self for Luna Canidae but I was wrong because the curse did it all" I said.
"I at least hoped that you would help me and Luna Canidae because after all we became real siblings before we knew the curse" I added making Lucy laugh.
"Now you're making me laugh Lucas, Do you really think I can easily sacrifice my own life for that Luna Canidae who cursed our entire family?" She said as she let out a very sarcastic laugh.
"Stop flattering your self bro and do you really think I can sacrifice my own life so that my own brother could defeat my brother? You thought I'd choose you over Serafin?" She asked as she laugh.
"Let me tell you something brother" She said as she stare at her chained hands.
"I learned a lot while growing up as the main target of Luna Canidae and that is to not help anyone but my self. How the hell do you expect me to help that fucking Luna Canidae who only wants me dead" She said.
"Really?" I said and smiled.
"Then why did you showed yourself to the Alpha female twice just to warn her and run away? You're main purpose is to make sure the future that you saw will happen and we both know that the future that you saw is conflict and war between the Hybrids and Rebels" I said.
"And so?" She asked.
"We know that Cassandra was the queen before being the Alpha female, her being a queen while being the Alpha female will definitely cause a huge dispute but you told her to run away?" I said.
She smiled "Because I saw my self in her, being forced to accept the fate that other people gave you is one of the most tiring feeling but it was also a good thing that she didn't listen to me" She said and then she sighed.
"Your mate, the Alpha female is actually a ticking bomb brother. You don't know her yet" Lucy said making my eye brows raise.
"What do you mean?" I asked but instead of answering me, she just shrugged.
"Are you sure you want to know? Because the moment you knew, you'll definitely hurt your self. Well actually, you will not just hurt yourself because you will also have to hurt Luna Canidae or your mate, it depends on your choice" She said as I clench my fist.
"Don't play with me and get in to your freaking point Lucy, what do you mean with what you said and what the hell do you mean that I need to choose between my family and Luna Cnaidae?" I asked.
Lucy laughed and looked at me "Alpha listen to me, the three of us are cursed to have a freaking struggling life. One will be an oracle who will have to sacrifice her life for Luna Canidae, the other one will be a rebel who will have to hide and die in the hands of someone he will never expect and the other one will be an Alpha who will receive the most painful punishment" She said as she pause.
"Why do you think that your punishment haven't arrived yet dear brother? Its because it will be happening once your bride has arrived, your mate will be your greatest failure and weakness Alpha" Lucy said as she laugh enjoying the uncertainty and anxiousness that my face is showing right now.
She smirked as she look at me and then suddenly with those mocking laughs and cold stares, she paused and sighed.
She shifted her gaze to her chained hands before she started speaking again.
"You're bride--- the Alpha female is the Cardinal that you're desperately looking for dearest Alpha" She whispered, I clenched my fist trying to load what Lucy told me about Cassandra.
Impossible.
Lara's Point of view
I was harshly pushed aginst the wall as Serafin corners me to the wall using his arms.
"I thought we're allies Lara, why didn't you tell me that you went to the Hybrid mansion? You had a secret conversation with that bitch didn't you?" He asked as he squeeze bith of my cheeks using his right hand.
I pushed him as I glare at him "Get of me!" I screamed.
He let out a very sarcastic laugh and then he grabbed my collar, with his scary glare, he looked at me.
"Are you fucking disrespecting me?!" He asked in an almost crazy tone.
I sighed and glared back at him "I'm not disrespecting and betraying you, I thought we need trust with each other so why the hell are you suspecting my loyalty?' I asked.
He laughed as he glare at me "You want me to trust you when you left and met the Alpha female without even telling me?" He asked sarcastically.
I rolled my eyes and looked at him "The Alpha female is pregnant" I said leaving Serafin speechless because of what I said.
He slowly removed his hands from my collar and then he looked at me.
"What did you say?" He asked.
"The oracle met me personally and she told me that the Alpha female is pregnant, she even challenged me to go and see if its true, if I don't believe that's why I did and the oracle was right. Cassandra is pregnant" After saying that, I can see through Serafin's eyes the emotion that he can't hide.
He is overwhelmingly happy and ecstatic because of the news that he just heard. It seems to me that he like the fact that the mate is pregnant, but why?
"Are you sure? Did you really confirm that that bitch is pregnant?" Serafin asked as he grin.
"Y-yes, she really is pregnant but your reaction right now is a little unexpected. Why are you that happy that she's pregnant? Will it do any good to us? Because as far as I know, the Alpha female will be having the next Alpha of the next generation which means that its a disadvantage to us" I said as I look at him directly in his eyes.
He ecstatically held both of my shoulders as he shows me the joy in his eyes.
"Our long wait finally came to an end Lara, now our time is slowly coming" He said.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
He grinned and looked at me "Do you even know the reason why I chose that lowly bitch as my Queen?" He asked, still showing me his grin.
I shook my head "N-no" I murmured.
He smirked and then he slowly moved his face forward decreasing the inch between us and what he whispered into my ears left me unguarded, it can't be true.
I clenched my fist after hearing that and then he laughed devilishly.
He gently pat my back as he smile "Be ready dearest partner, we will have to move sooner or later" He said and left me speechless.
All this time, Serafin, the King of the Rebellion Empire can determine a Cardinal's blood and all this time he knew who the real Cardinal is that's why he made Cassandra as his Queen because Cassandra was the real Cardinal.
Flashback (Before Lara left Cassandra that night)
"Lara wait" Cassandra said, I looked back "Why?" I asked.
"If ever Serafin doubts you or is suspiscious why you came here. Tell him taht I'm pregnant and
you came here to see if ot really is true" Cassandra said.
I raised my right eye brows because of confusion and then I looked at her. "Why?" I asked.
"So that we can have an insurance that you're okay and you can use me as an excuse" She said and sighed.
"Other than that, I have something that I need to know and I know that you also want to know that one reason why he chose me as his queen" She said.
"I know that there;'s a reason why he approched me taht day" She added.
I looked at her and then I smiled "Thanks for your worry, I have to go, he may be looking for me now" I said as I exit.
"Take care Lara" She said as I leave.
End of flashback.
I clenched my fist and then I rest my hands in my knees to pevent myself from collapsing.
That's the reason why he chose Cass, Serafin made the Cardinal as his queen but never did he knew that she's also the mate that's why all his plans we're ruined and his only hope is for the mate slash Cardinal to get pregnant.
And once it happens, the Alpha will have to struggle choosing between his family and Luna Canidae.
Chapter 27
Luna
Lara
I clenched my fist and then I rest my hands in my knees to prevent myself from collapsing.
So that's the reason why he chose Cass-- he chose Cass as the Queen because she is the missing Cardinal.
Serafin made the Cardinal as his queen but never did he knew that she's also the mate that's why all his plans we're ruined and his only hope is for the mate slash Cardinal to get pregnant.
And once it happens, the Alpha will have to struggle choosing between his family or Luna Canidae.
And that I think is the disaster that the oracle has been saying.
Cassandra
I was munching my pop corns when suddenly Misty burst out in laughter because of the lame joke from the television that we are watching, I am currently at Misty's house right now since our husbands are not home.
Lucas told me that they'll be arriving at 12 midnight and told him to get straight here when they arrive.
And so I thought that it would be best if I spend the night at Misty's house since Lucas is not home.
I sighed and held my belly imagining what my son would look like and what he would be in the near future, I am actually dying to tell Lucas that I'm pregnant but what if the oracle is right. What if Lucy is telling me the right thing to do?
I don't even know because the moment I tell Lucas that I am pregnant, it may really become a problem-- a huge problem that I may not be able to handle.
I think I first need to know what the oracle told Lucas in the eastern continent before I decide whether to tell him right now or not.
"Stop rubbing your belly and enjoy the funny show Cass, you look so depressed like as if you have been harassed by fate." Misty said as she munch her snack while she mock me.
I glared at her as I roll my eyes "You call that a freaking funny show?" I said as I raise my eye brows.
"It's not even funny, I mean your sense of humor doesn't fit mine and not to mention, I don't even like the comedian's humor, its cringey--- really cringey" I said as I mock her favorite comedian.
After saying that, she immediately spanked my forehead really hard, this ungrateful human being! How dare she hurt her Alpha female?
"Hey! Don't disrespect my favorite comedian like that. Let's just say that you really have a very horrible taste" She said as she scold me.
I just rolled my eyes and as I shook my head, I felt my phone vibrate.
I immediately got my phone and was expecting to receive a message from Lucas but I was wrong. It was from an unknown number and the message are simple five words.
Cass let's meet, this is L.
From those text that I just received, I immediately knew who that is--- it was Lara. But why would she want to meet me right now when we already met each other not too long ago?
"Who's that?" Asks Misty as she put a piece of popcorn in her mouth.
I sighed and showed the screen of my phone to her "Unknown? Who's L? And why is that asking you to meet him or her? You know what, let's just call the guards" Misty said as she look for her phone.
I rolled my eyes and stopped her from over reacting
"It's just Lara okay, and she wants me to meet her" I said.
"Lara? Why would her text you and does she really need to meet you? As in right now? In the middle of the night? Why would she want to risk her life just to meet you?" Misty asked because of confusion.
"I know, I'll try to call her right now" I said but before I could even dial her number, I immediately received a call from her.
I immediately answered the call "Lara what's wrong? Why do you want to meet me right now? Is this urgent, you know that you're risking your life right now right?" I asked.
Before I could hear her response, I heard her take a deep breath and I know that she escaped the rebellion empire "Cass, I am at the woods near your lawn where we met two days ago. I need you to come here--- please, you need to know this and you need to hurry before it's too late" She said in a very desperate tone.
"Hey, Lara calm down, what's wrong?" I asked trying to calm her down.
"I'll tell you when you get here, please Cass before I get caught" She said.
I immediately stood up as I hear how desperate Lara is "I'm coming, stay right there" I said.
"Wait, you'll meet her? Right now, you know it's dangerous Cass" Misty asked as she stand up.
I nod "I have to Mist, I think Lara is in danger" I said as I walk away.
"I'll come with you Cass" Misty said but I stopped her.
"No, you need to stay here Misty so that the guards don't get suspicious with you, stay here and loosen the security in the woods near my house but tighten the security in the entrance of Hybrid mansion" I said.
"Wait what? Cass, what if she's with the king?" She asked with all concern in her eyes.
I smiled "Don't worry Mist, I believe in our tight security and this is not a favor Mist, It's a command, now call the security teams and tell them what I told you" I said and left her.
"Cass!" Mist shouted as she try to call my name but I did not bother to look back, judging from Lara's tone of voice, I know that she's desperate and she's in very tight situation right now. But the question is--- what is the problem?
As I reach the lawn, I immediately saw Devon who is secretly guarding Lara and I know that Devon is the reason why Lara manage to enter the Hybrid mansion.
I sneakily approached Devon and signaled him to leave us alone. Devon just nod his head and left.
"Lara?" I murmured as I look for her behind the trees.
"Cass!!" She gasped and held both of my shoulders and I can see how terrified she is right now. She was panting and was covered in sweats.
"Hey what's wrong? Lara, are you okay? And why the hell would you risk your life just to come here? Are you nuts?" I asked since she looked so pale right now but instead of answering me, she told me words that I didn't expect.
"Cass get out of Hybrid mansion right here right now. You should leave Luna Canidae while you still can. You are in grave danger Cass" She said and I can see how terrified she is right now.
"H-hey, what's wrong Lara? You're making me worried and nervous. Calm down and tell me what happened to you and why am I danger right now?" I asked.
Before she could even say a thing, she bit her lower lip and then she tighten her grip to my shoulders "Cass, Serafin--- Serafin told me the reason why he chose you as the queen, and you staying here is very dangerous. You have to escape now!!" She said as I get curious but looking at her expression right now, I'm more than scared than curious because I know that the reason is not acceptable.
I gathered all of my courage to ask Lara what the reason is. I sighed and looked at her "What's wrong? What is his reason? Tell me, what did he told you?" I asked Lara with all curiosity in me.
"Cass---" She murmured as she looks into my eye
s.
"Cass, you are the missing Cardinal" Lara said as she locks her gaze to me and I can see how concerned she is because of the sudden news that I am the Cardinal.
What the hell?
I started to shake my head, refusing to believe what Lara told me. No--- no, no, no, no I can't be the missing Cardinal. This is impossible, I can't be.
Lara immediately held my shoulders tightly when she noticed my refusal.
"Cass please, you need to escape right now because if you don't----- you and your baby will have to die!" Lara said as she shake me up to get me back to my thoughts.
This is insane, I can't be the missing Cardinal. I'm freaking pregnant!
"A cardinal's fate will always be death, remember that Cass--- now you have to leave before it's all too late to you and to your baby" Lara added.
Misty
I started to get nervous as time pass by, it was already more than two hours since Cassandra left to see Lara and it's driving me crazy that I don't even know what to do.
It's been two freaking hours and yet Cassandra is still not here. By this time, she should be here already.
I was even debating with myself if I should call the security teams to go and check the lawn but if I do that, it will be very dangerous for all of us since Lara might still be there.
I sighed and tried to call Cassandra one more time, hoping that she would answer my call.
After a couple of rings, she finally answered the call.
"Cass!!! What the fuck!! What the hell is happening? Why are you not answering the call, don't you know I'm considering to send guards in your lawn?" I asked as I take a breath.
"Cass, you are literally making me nervous right now. And what the hell is wrong? Why are you not here yet? Is there something wrong? What's happening?" I added.
After saying that, I expected her to answer me immediately but no--- because it was quiet for a moment and then I just heard my name from Cassandra's mouth from the other line.