Chapter 4
1551 Words
Xianna’s POV
I lost total interest in my work as a cleaner in the Alphas’ apartment. At first, I thought I would get to see Carlos everyday but it was obvious now, his room was just a formality, he spent most of his time if not all his life at the Chapel with his religious brothers.
“And he said his brothers are my mates?” I thought again. “I reject them!” I spat to the ground of the garden, totally unconscious of my environment.
No one knew my secret, I’d bottled it up to myself, not even my family knew. I was the moon goddess’ direct descendant, it was a rule, if I didn’t find a mate before twenty-three, I would be forced to return back to her through death. It’s my third time in the world. First and second, I failed in my mission to live to the future and redeem the world because I was unlucky to find a mate to assist me on this mission.
In executing missions like this, a mate could either make or mar. It’s quite essential to have a supportive one.
This time around I was certain to make it but it’s just so sad my mate, the one my wolf is beating for is out of reach. Choosing the wrong mates could lead to the total destruction of my mission, such mates as Ray, Damien and Karl. I was dying hard to have someone who loved me, Carlos does. It shows in his eyes.
“I must have him!” I muttered, hitting my chest. It would be a curse to fail on my third mission.
As I continued to sit here in the serene space, an idea got into my head. A light smile briefed my lips. “Perhaps this is easier than I thought.” I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. “I’ll soon give you up!” I said, glad it wouldn’t disturb me any further.
Without any signal, I returned to my work, becoming more serious and submissive than ever. The quadruplets ought not to know what I was planning, lest they would abort it sooner than I’d expected.
With days going and my longing to be with Carlos getting uncontrollable, I messaged the Chapel’s official email handle only to get Carlos replying with the lead priest letterhead. Using a different email, he would barely know it’s me.
“Any job available for a servant who’s ready to transfer to the Chapel for religious duties? I’m tired of working in the Estate.”
“Yes, I need a religious PA. If interested, the requirements will be sent to you. Letter of recommendation from your past master(s) is highly recommended.” He replied back.
An insatiable urge arose.
I realized that once in three years, this chance was available but the acceptance rate is usually low as Eric, the man who brought me here told me. It was the third year since this last happened as I’d learnt and I was going to try my luck.
“But you will have to get a recommendation letter from one or best, three of the Alpha brothers, then you are assured of getting hired.”
“The pay at the Chapel is higher, you’ll get to visit your family thrice every year—“ Hearing this, I looked away, sad. I would only want to see my mother and sisters. “Perhaps this is one more reason I’ll try my hardest to get this job.”
“You will likewise get your recommendation from Ray, Damien and Karl. Without their permission, you aren’t going.”
“Why wouldn’t they permit? They hate me.” I’d hypnotized him with my powers and he was speaking to me in his sleep, giving all the details I’d wanted without knowing fully well who it was. Now one challenge remained.
I’m a girl.
This was a NO!
I’d rather cross dress, since that’s the only option. I’d get Carlos to accept me next, then I’ll reveal my mission to him as sent by the moon goddess. There’s no way he would reject me being a goddess-sent. Perhaps, this way I would bring a change of rule.
That priests can actually love and marry.
On the night of Work Switch, the day I’d been waiting for, I’d just completed my evening duty and the Alphas were all at the living room, discussing in low tones. This Night this year fell in together with the Night of the Blue Moon, a special night where unmated males got to know who their real mate is. Their wolves would tell them obviously.
“Perhaps, it’s what they are discussing.” I thought within me as I inhaled deeply ready to knock. The door was slightly opened. Merely standing, I watched as their eyes turned. Suddenly they exchanged winks with each other.
What’s going on?
My wolf signaled me. “They are talking about us?”
“What about us?” I snapped, worried if they knew about my plan. I never spoke it to them, neither did I ask Eric physically but sent my wolf to hypnotize him in his sleep to speak, how could they know?
“You want to see us?” Damien spoke up, holding a slight grin. I reluctantly nodded, still confused. Why were all eyes on me and each Alpha held an amused grin?
My eyes roamed from one to the other.
“Sit!” Alpha Ray muttered as I walked in.
Sit?
“Or you wanna stand?”
I’d never heard him make a joke with him, now he was teasing me. I sank to the nearby couch with no one, just by the side with my face lowered. I didn’t want my eyes meeting with theirs.
“Get us a bottle of Champagne from the refrigerator and three wine glasses.” Karl instructed, tone, low and friendly.
Something has really gone wrong.
“No!” Ray countered. “Four?”
Four?
Hearing this, my heart skipped. Carlos is going to come. It was a special night, it wasn’t unusual for him not to attend and spend time with his brothers. “Maybe that’s why they were winking. They know I really love him and will get to see him.” I jumped up as I thought to myself, my face brightened. I was already on my way to get the drink, really hoping to see Carlos as I returned.
I made a small delay to make sure of seeing him on my return.
Approaching the room, still three, my eyes darkened with disappointment. The Alphas whispered to each other, upon sighting me. I slowly walked in, setting the drink on the table with the wine glasses on a tray.
“I guess there’s no need for the—“
Ray raised in hand, interrupting. “There is!” His tone evolved back into its normal. Serious. Huh? I lifted my eyes. His eyes were firm, like he had something really important to say. His brothers, same, likewise.
I paused.
“Actually, we wanted to have a drink with you tonight, so the fourth glass is for you.”
Unbelievable!
My hands quickly left the bottle, jaw dropped and eyes fixed on them.
“We know you’re so keen to be with Carlos alone but—“ Karl paused, twisting his lips as he looked on to his brothers. They nodded at him. “We want you also as our—“
“Mate!” Alpha Ray affirmed with his deep voice. “Please—“ he rose up. “Forgive me especially, Xianna, for always treating you badly. I really want you.” He grabbed my hands, looking into my eyes with remorse.
I looked to the side and his brothers were already on their feet approaching.
A sudden cold engulfed my body and I shivered. This was too unreal to accept. I froze for the moment, neither moving nor saying a word. My breath escaped off me when Ray descended to his knees. My legs shook, my hands and even my palms began to sweat. My mind went back to Carlos. Little did I know.
I wouldn’t believe this if told before now but here it was playing out like a dream. My mind drained in confusion and surprise.
“I want you badly. Right from when you set foot into this estate, my wolf felt it had a thing with you but I and my brothers are gay from birth, we couldn’t accept this. It wasn’t us.”
“Whaaaa—“ my lips parted aside with shock.
Karl came over, brushing my shoulders. “Yes,” he confirmed with a nod. “We grew up with an unusual bond for our gender, even at a tender age.”
I shut my eyes ready to collapse. Damien grabbed my waist. “It might shock you to know, your dream guy, Carlos, is the only straight one among us but sadly he was chosen by the moon goddess to become a priest. He loves you but can’t act on it.”
I collapsed into their arms, wishing the ground to open up and swallow me up. This truth is too deep for me to take in.
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