Though her 6

Three months later, news broke: Bella was pregnant.   I was stunned. In thousands of years, no human had ever conceived with a beastkin in just three months.   Had I not seen her swollen belly with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it.   The wolf clan threw a grand celebration for the … Read more

Though her 5

Draco’s cool voice sounded beside my ear.   “Clarice, I know you chose me because you had no other option. But I promise, within my power, I will never let you suffer.”   I turned instinctively at the sound of his voice and accidentally stumbled into his chest.   A strange yet pleasant scent drifted … Read more

Though her 4

It was the first time I truly saw his face.   His skin was pale, almost bloodless. His long, narrow eyes carried a quiet authority, and the emerald green of his irises held a mysterious depth. Yet the teardrop mole at the corner of his eye lent a subtle grace to his otherwise austere expression. … Read more

Though her 3

Although Father disapproved of my decision, when he saw the resolve on my face, he didn’t press further.   He simply sighed and tried to console me. “If your life in the serpent clan becomes too difficult… perhaps Bella can help you out.”   But when Bella found out I had chosen to marry into … Read more

Though her 2

In my past life, I had chosen Jacob, the eldest son of the wolf clan, as my fiancé. I saw the serpent clan as cold-blooded and unfeeling, the fox clan as frivolous and unfaithful, and the dragon clan as proud and arrogant. Only the wolf clan, known for their loyalty and devotion, seemed worthy of … Read more

Though her 1

“Clarice, Jacob and I truly love each other. Can’t you just let us be together? We’ve already shared a bed. If I don’t marry him, how could I ever marry anyone else?”  In a daze, I heard my younger sister Bella crying out.  Father stood nearby, speaking up in her defense. “Clarice, maybe you could … Read more