[-In the Garden-]

The mansion of Alpha Morris was huge and has wide coverage of hectares.

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One of its scenery, is the garden supervised by Laura.

Compared to Golden Moon Pack, the garden within the premises of the mansion of Alpha Morris has a wider landscape and more variety of plants and flowers.

There was even a labyrinth of bushes before getting to the core of the garden where the variety of flowers are planted magnificently.

Making a piece of land more attractive by altering the existing design, adding ornamental features, and planting trees and shrubs.

It amused Selene at its beauty and landscaped in a well-thought manner.

Her curiosity brought her in search for the one responsible of landscaping the garden.

Laura was busy gardening her favorite flowers.

While she was preoccupied with her gardening, Selene appeared with the rogue brothers behind her.

"Excuse me, who can I ask regarding the one responsible for this beautiful garden?" Selene asked Laura who was covered with dirt from the flowers.

As Laura intended to respond at Selene's query, she tried to look carefully at the rogue brothers behind Selene.

Freddie was lowering his gaze to avoid any eye contact with Laura.

In the past, Freddie was a notorious thief and Laura was one of his targets previously which he successfully stole her expensive rare necklace including her small purse contained with many jewels.

Though, Georgie had no idea because Freddie was the only one who pulled off a perfect larceny on Laura. It was also too late for Laura to realize in their first encounter that she lost already her significantly small purse and expensive rare necklace.

Now, it all dawned on Laura that Freddie was the one responsible for the thievery because before she realized it was lost, it was only Freddie whom she last saw before realizing her expensive and rare belongings were gone. At that time, Freddie was on disguise as waiter like his usual modus.

Same with how he tried to steal the precious pendant of Prince Alcyd which brought the Alpha Prince to his precious mate.

Unfortunately, Laura started to recognize Freddie.

"Wait … I think recognize you!" Laura looking directly at Freddie.

"Ahem! Ahem!" Freddie faked his cough trying to cover his face.

But Laura approached him, to get a look at him closer.

"Oh, yes! Indeed it was you!" Laura successfully identified Freddie.

Georgie realized that maybe Laura was one of those targets of his older brother in the past

He sighed in disappointment.

Before any between Laura and the rogue brothers could even react, Selene interjected them.

"Forgive me, I am Selene. Prince Alcyd's mate and future Luna of the Golden Moon Pack. I think you may have mistaken my friends her for someone else." Selene defended the rogue brothers.

"No! I am sure it is him …" Laura wanted to insist on Freddie but her attention was diverted to Selene who was known as the mate of the ruthless royal Alpha Prince.

The reason why her younger sister is sulking her room after finding out that the Alpha Prince was no longer a bachelor.

"So, you are the one! The mate of the famously most sought bachelor in the kingdom. How does it feel to be the one? Or should I say the only one." Laura emphasizing on the mate part.

Selene could sense the compliment and intrigue at the same time in Laura's tone.

"I came here to talk about the garden and not about my personal life." Selene made it clear that she was not open to sharing things to someone she just met.

"Where are my manners? I am Laura, the eldest daughter of the Alpha of Jade Pack." Laura introduced herself and extended her dirty hands.

It was a gesture from Laura trying to measure up the attitude of Selene.

Georgie and Freddie saw how dirty the hands of Laura and she still offered her hands despite the dirt.

When Laura thought Selene would refuse to shake her hands which may allow her to incite an accusation of disrespect from the future Luna of Golden Moon Pack.

Unexpectedly, Selene still shook her hands even it was dirty.

"Now I know you are responsible for the brilliant landscape of this garden. Knowing how clever and scheming you can be with your plots." Selene gave a hint that she saw the ruse which Laura intended to put.

For the first time, Laura met a she-wolf who saw right through her scheme even without executing the half of it.

A laughter of amusement from her discovery, Laura was fascinated with Selene.

Laura felt relief that finally a woman in the same caliber with her has appeared. She was underestimated by everyone around her and no one saw through her true schemes even once in her life.

She was pampered and labeled by everyone in her wolf pack without necessary knowing her deeply. Even her father had no idea of what she was truly capable of.

"You amaze me … Selene was it?" Laura removed her dirty gloves and revealed her soft cleaner hands. Then she sat on a wooden bench and offered Selene to take a seat as well, "I think we both stepped on a wrong footing. We both deserve another fresh start."

Then she continued by issuing an offer which Selene could not refuse, "If you want me to erase the crime of your friend which he did and I know you do not want everyone to broadcast that your friend is a submitted rogue werewolf. Imagine the trouble … your mate will have to go through in defending your friends. And your friends will surely go through a great deal of turmoil. I think we both need a new start."

The rogue brothers expressed their dissatisfaction towards Laura and clearly they were bothered with the supposed intention of Laura but Selene gestured for them to halt.

"Freddie, Georgie … You may leave us both on our own, please! I can handle myself." There was a cold and serious tone on her voice which the rogue brothers could not refuse.

"Sure! We will just stand and wait over there. Just in case she pulls off something, we will be nearby." Freddie reassured Selene before grabbing Georgie to leave the two ladies on their own.

After the rogue brothers walked away,

In an instant, Selene sat beside Laura and looked at her in a serious manner.

"For the sake of peace of mind and stable relations with your wolf pack, I accept your offer! New start for both of us. And forgetting undesirable impression towards each other." Selene reached for Laura's hand and replied.

However, Laura did not anticipate what Selene was about to do.

"DO . NOT . EVER . THREATEN . MY . FRIENDS! EVER . AGAIN, IN . MY . PRESENCE!" Selene slowly and carefully expressed to Laura.

"I forgot to mention, I am a half witch with tremendous power! I do not find threats funny nor pleasing." Selene revealed to Laura.

Only silence from Laura due to the tiny thorns floating around and pointed at her neck.

A complete unexpected turnout for Laura. She did not expect for Selene to have powers.

"Do we understand each other?" Selene reiterated as she looked directly at the eyes of Laura with menacing look in her eyes.

"Of course! I … completely … understand your point. Are there anything I can help you with?" Laura nervously asked Selene.

Deadly stares …

Momentary silence …

Thorns spinning around Laura's neck …

And then the tension broke,

"No thanks! I think I got everything I needed to know. But thank you for your … warm reception to us. Now I think you know why we are here … as your protectors. Because we more than capable enough than just protecting. We are … capable of many things too! Hope to see you around." Last words of Selene before leaving Laura on her own.

Shock was an understatement at Laura's reaction after gauging Selene's capability.

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