Chapter 248
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Albert was worried about me and wanted to go to the Moon Temple with me, but I refused. I’m not able to face him calmly before the confession was over.
After I found various reasons to explain, he reluctantly gave in and told me to call him anytime if I needed anything.
For a moment, I was a little surprised. Albert's reaction made me feel even worse.
I wanted to confess and spend my own time with the moon goddess, hoping she can eliminate the anxiety and guilt in my heart.
I wore pants and a leather jacket over my white shirt. I also wore sunglasses and a mask to hide my face and ensure no one would recognize me.
After looking at the mirror and feeling satisfied, I left the pack and went straight to Mt. Silverstone. Despite the exhausting, uneven path and obstacles on the way, I still climbed up to the top, where the moon goddess’ temple was located.
The temple, built in the middle of the top of the mountain, has an outstanding structure that makes it seem to blend with nature. It’s made of stone bricks, and the middle is an open area for everyone to meditate in.
At the back, there were confession rooms. It’s intended for everyone to use, but just down the hall, a small door led to the basement where a more private confession room was placed.
These private rooms were created because high-ranking officials like Alphas and Lunas were more prone to ambush and rumors.
As soon as I entered the room, I was greeted by a woody aroma that triggered a sense of relaxation and peace. In the middle of the room was a kneeling cushion, and in front of it was the statue of the moon goddess with the wall behind it engraved with the moon.
Without further ado, I kneeled on the cushion and bowed my head. “Moon Goddess, I failed again.”
Tears started to form in my eyes. “You must be disappointed in me by now. Again and again, I always end up failing you.”
Back then, I was impatient and chose to be with Kylian even though I hadn’t met my fated mate yet. And now, for the second time, I sinned. The Moon Goddess gave me an outstanding fated mate like Albert, but I sinned and had sex with a total stranger.
But the sex itself wasn’t the only thing that gave me pain and made me blame myself even more. Rather, it's the feelings building within me.
Since last night, every memory and thought related to that night of making love I shared with Mr. K, my heart would beat faster, and butterflies would form in my stomach as his mesmerizing eyes that were so similar yet more intense than Kylian’s would flash in my mind.
It’s exactly these feelings that made me fear that things might get out of hand and that the one-night stand I had with Mr. K might become deeper if I didn’t handle things earlier.
And I can’t let that happen.
Albert was a great man, best of all. He was willing to sacrifice his own life for my sake and help me clear the path I wanted to take towards success. Not only that, but Albert also became a great father figure to Aaden, and he didn’t even blame me for having a child with another man.
Besides, Aaden loves Albert. I couldn’t betray Albert. It would be so cruel of me if I did so.
With shaking hands, I bowed my head to the ground, closed my eyes, and vowed, “Moon Goddess, please forgive me for my sins. From this day forward, I vow before you that I’ll follow your guidance and lead Wakeland to a better future. But above all things, I vowed that I’d be a responsible mother and a loving wife.”
I stayed there for a while, feeling her presence engulfing me as I let myself rest in her care.
After a few more hours, I finally stood up. At first, my legs went numb, and I almost lost my balance, but after a few seconds of rest, I managed to stand again.
“Thank you, Moon Ogddess,” I bid farewell before turning and leaving the confession room.
I was about to climb up the stairs and out of the basement when a warm hand suddenly grasped my wrist. “What the–”
My words were muffled when another hand covered my lips as a strong force pulled me into a dark room.
The only light we had was sunlight shining from the small ventilation window at the top of the room.
Though it didn’t illuminate the entire place, it was just enough light for me to see the familiar masked man in front of me.
“Mr. K?”
I struggled, but he swiftly moved and pulled both my hands together behind my back before he pushed me against the wall with his body colliding with mine and face only an inch apart.
Though I was surprised and uncomfortable at his sudden presence, I fisted my hands and calmed myself.
Then, I reminded myself, “Come on, Della, you are the Alpha of Wakeland. Don’t be swayed by this ambitious man!”
“What are you doing here?” I asked with gritted teeth while I sent him a deadly glare.
If he wasn’t so influential in Wakeland and if I didn’t need him, I would have fought with all my might and killed him. But I couldn’t do that—at least not yet. As much as I hate to admit it, I still need his aid to have a strong foothold on this land.
Unexpectedly, he let out a smirk. Shaking his head slowly, he raised his free hand and slid his hand on the loose trends of my hair toward the back of my ears. But as soon as his fingers brushed behind my ears, he flicked my mask off roughly and caressed my cheeks.
The blue eyes under the mask stared at me, as if to suck me in. My heart couldn't help but shrink.
Goddess. Della! You are the leader of Vikland and Albert's fiancée. Get yourself together!
He seemed a little dissatisfied with my alienation. His dangerous eyes stared at me, then suddenly leaned down.
He teased me with his lips brushing against my earlobes and his breath fanning onto my skin. “Why so heartless?”
I swallowed as jolts of electricity rushed through my veins, and my heart went wild with unknown excitement.
His lips then brushed against my neck and shoulder. He’s not kissing me, just teasingly letting his soft lips glide against my skin, reminding me of his heavenly kisses last night.
His hand then hastily went around my waist and pulled me closer to his body as he whispered, “We just made love last night. You were moaning and groaning for me. How can you speak so coldly to me now, huh?”
My breath hitched, especially when he grasped my waist tightened as he pulled me even closer to his muscular body.
