"I'm in love with this woman " Daniel's announcement kept playing in a loop in her mind even though it has been an hour since he proudly made that declaration.

The hybrid was giddy each time she brought it up in her mind. The special warmth spread to her belly and she felt that moment, she could fly. Everything was possible with her beloved by her side.

Slap!

Lia hit herself on the cheeks and winced in pain. What the hell was wrong with her? All this time, while packing up the rest of her stuff, she had been giggling and talking to herself.

Why? Why? Why was she behaving like an inexperienced girl who fell in love for the first time!

Ever since Daniel made that statement, she would blush scarlet red each time their gazes met with butterflies in her stomach.

All this was because of Lolli!

The wolf was incredibly happy that her other half was proud to announce her to the world - Daniel actually introduced Lia not the wolf yet Lolli doesn't care; they are one, she argues.

But then, her wolf's happiness keeps on rubbing off on Lia who in turn expresses it in a shy, silly way.

Ugh, this was embarrassing.

Suddenly, there came a knock on the door.

Lia's eyes widened, that was Daniel - she caught his scent which made her stomach do a double flip.

She was hesitant to open the door but Lolli as usual pushed her into sprinting to the door.

"Hi Daniel, I'm done packing up. Is that why you're here?" Lia fluttered her eyebrows seductively.

Damn you, Lolli!

She cursed inwardly.

Daniel was stunned, unable to form words - this was a new personality from his mate. The lia he knew was not the type who dropped subtle hints but the rough I- know- what -I -want -and -I would -get- it -type.

He cleared his throat, "Actually, I was hoping to say a few things to you before you join the others"

Unknown to Daniel, she was fighting with her wolf.

No, no, no, Lolli, don't you dare...!

Lia was still warning but the deed had already been done.

"Alright "

Daniel watched her say, blushing tomato red while tugging a strand behind her ear and smiling at him coyly.

"Urm..." Daniel finally figured out what was going with his mate - it was her wolf. Adventurer wolves tend not to stick to one personality since they get bored easily.

"You're scaring our mate," Lia told her wolf in her mind.

"Shouldn't he be happy that I'm suddenly being soft and modest instead of my domineering attitude?"

"The zebra can never change the stripes on its body so you better resume your previous character- it's embarrassing," Lia told her straightforwardly before pushing her out of her mind.

"Excuse me, you were saying?"

Thanks to her discussion with Lolli, she had not been able to capture anything her mate had said.

"Communicate with me always when you get to Little Town - texting, call, video call- I want all of it "

Lia could sense a hint of jealousy in there, Asher had been like that when it was time for her to move to Kinney village.

"Sure, I'll do so"

"Do not fall into Asher's snarls, that vampire is an old fox" he warned, which made Lia choke on her saliva.

How did he know that?

A wry smile twisted Lia's lips. How was she going to handle both of her mates, their rules were becoming too demanding.

"I'll try" But don't blame me if I still get trapped, Asher is too smart.

"Also, don't worry much about me" He stated the third request which made Lia frown.

"You know that's impossible especially now I've known Tristan's intentions"

"I know, but promise me that you would not jump into the middle of a fight between alphas" Daniel pressed.

Lia sighed, she was conflicted- give in or not? " Fine, I promise not to butt into your fight with Tristan"

"But not when you're on the verge of death" Lia already attached a condition to his request mentally.

Tristan and Daniel, she wasn't sure who was stronger since both were alphas of their packs. But she would not stay still and watch her mate get murdered - especially now she knew how terrible losing a mate is.

Werewolves were violent creatures, Lia had a nagging feeling that the so thought peaceful talks might not go smoothly.

Fine, since Daniel was good at keeping her from unfavorable situations, she'd be observant of the bond between them and find out when something's wrong.

"Is that all?" She asked just to be sure.

"No, there's one more"

Lia had guessed all he had to say and so was eager to hear this last one.

"Don't accept chocolate from other men"

Her jaw dropped.

Seriously, Asher, that tattletale!

These mates of hers were in cahoots to make her life miserable.

Lia was anticipating a truckload of chocolates on Monday the moment she gets to school, but the way it looks, Ben might be the one to finish it all by himself- lucky him.

Lia pouted her lips, "Can't you be lenient on that one? I accept them because I hate food going to waste and not because I truly want to eat them..."

She just dug her grave, Lia realized lately. If she could remember, she had lied to Asher that Ben had been the one eating the chocolates; however, she just admitted the whole truth to Daniel.

Judging from her mates closeness these days, Daniel was going to relay this one to Asher, who in turn would hold onto this mistake for sure- her punishment was impending.

Ugh, this was so irritating, Lia wished Daniel and Asher could go back to the days they didn't see eye to eye on a lot of issues.

At least then, they were not so overprotective of her. Now, she could almost swear both had become her dad - do this, don't do this.

"You were saying?" Daniel cocked a brow.

"Nothing"

It was better she shut her mouth than ruin the whole situation.

"Let's go" Daniel helped her strap her bag over a shoulder before opening the door.

They held hands since they didn't have to hide their relationship anymore; everyone had found out.

Both of them walked outside where the other students were waiting already.

"So I guess this is goodbye for the moment," Lia said to him.

He bent and whispered into her ears, "Don't worry, I'll still get into your bed at night"

Though they did nothing in bed aside to cuddle and make out sometimes, the way Daniel said it made it seem like they do so much more.

Also, that gesture drew coos - oohs and ahhs - from most of the students who were exhilarated by their public display of affection.

Lia blushed, what was her mate doing? Does he think he's acting in a romantic drama?

She tried to pull away but he wouldn't let her go.

"You haven't given me your request, Lia. It's unfair to burden you with mine without receiving yours"

Oh, that was not a problem at all. There was an evil glint in Lia's eyes when he said those words.

"Fine" Lia agreed, "Firstly, no smiling or grinning at other girls but me "

The smile on Daniel's face froze. He facepalmed mentally, woman- he should have known.

"Can't we reconsider- "

"No reconsideration" she dismissed his objection which made him think, wasn't this a request?

"Secondly: you would not go around bare-chested"

His voice was hoarse," Lia, I'm a werewolf"

"Fine, you can't let the females see your chest or even your nakedness in the name of your shifting" Lia altered that one and added, "And that's coming from Lolli, not me and you do know she's not accommodating when jealous"

"Fine" Daniel agreed, "Is that all?"

"Yes, that is all - at the moment"

"Come here" Daniel drew her into a tight embrace. He would have kissed her but he had to consider his reputation as a chief in the eyes of these young ones.

Meanwhile, Zukai felt goosebumps climb his arms as he stared at the interaction between the girl and the werewolf.

This was awkward and mentally disturbing to him. How was their leader Alpha able to share his mate with a werewolf of all creatures?

"Is this how she is with Asher?" He couldn't help but ask Dan who was also beside him, they were both leaning against the white bus.

"Trust me, you'd get sexual constipation watching the both of them"

"Then this is bad," Zukai murmured.

"What do you mean?"

"If she has Asher tamed, what would happen if he doesn't get chosen in the end?"

Dan's expression shifted into a serious one, "Trust me, I don't want to find out. But if push comes to shove, I might have to convince Asher into compelling her to choose him"

"Asher would never agree to such lowly method, you know how proud he is " Zukai pointed out, "Besides, it would be unfair on the werewolf"

"Werewolf has a shorter lifespan than vampires- "

"But they suffer the backlash of the rejection harder"

"So what do you suggest? Unless you're ready to war against the council when they find out"

"Not if we can exploit a loophole" Zukai proposed

Dan was captivated, " What do you have in mind ?"