Chapter 90: Chapter 90

That’s why to avenge the death of others. He had to die and I would seize the clan for myself. That is my wish and my command, Amoux.’

Amoux smiled and bent the knee before me.

“Yes, Alpha Ivy Thorne. Your wish is my command, brother.”

Carmine’s Pov.

“Dad, look what Mom bought for me.’ Chloe rushed over to me with her toy.

I smiled and hugged her as I patted her back, dropping the presents I bought for her.

As a kid back then, I dreamed of not having a child, and neither did I think of having one someday. I’ve always wanted to be alone with the person I love and die in old age.

My wishes might sound lonely to most people, but it doesn’t to me because that’s what I want.

And besides, I’m into men and not women, so it doesn’t matter, anyway. I tried to be the perfect Alpha who everyone will look up to, and it worked out perfectly because of Gerard.

He was my rock who gave me a leaning shoulder whenever I wanted to cry. My father was a ruthless man who wanted his children to live up to his expectations, but I wasn’t up to his standards.

I craved a normal life. I didn’t want the throne or the realms; I wanted no part of it, so I rebelled against my father to remove me from his list of successors and put Oceana as his next in line to the throne. It was not an easy battle with my father, but I pulled through and knew from that day on, my father would search for who I love and try to manipulate me to succumb to his demands of me succeeding him as his heir to his throne.

So, I hid my private life very well and avoided my father as much as I could.

I don’t desire the throne and neither did I want to be a puppet for the people of the realms, so I escaped my father’s clutches, though the battle hadn’t ended. I still fought him to this day.

I discovered my sexuality at a young age and began fantasizing so much about men and how they will roughly bang me in bed. I have never felt attracted to a woman my whole life.

No matter how they got naked and revealed their bodies sexually, it never turned me on or moved my adulthood. It was always the guys, and I accepted my fate.

I knew I could never change myself, no matter how hard I tried.

So, I kept my sexuality a secret from everyone except Gerard.

He became my first love. I worshiped the ground Gerard walked on; he was everything.

Like a God, he did everything perfectly and was the most powerful Alpha in the clan.

Like most, alphas will compete with Gerard for the throne, but I did nothing of that sort.

I fell in love with someone who is supposed to be my brother, but I kept my feelings a secret and didn’t tell anyone about it.

I didn’t want to say it to anyone who would laugh, so I kept it hidden.

But Gerard found out about my feelings for him and my sexuality. I thought he was going to mock me or something, but he didn’t do it.

Instead, he hugged me so warmly and thanked me for loving him. He was the most kindhearted wolf I have ever seen in my life.

The fear, the anxiety of him making fun of me and people pointing my fingers at me once they found out about me liking men overwhelmed my emotions as I sobbed so loudly in his shoes.

“Carmine, I’m not the right person for you,” he said to my ears. “Someday, you will find your mate, and your feelings will disappear for me. And I hope you love that person more than me, Carmine.’

He consoled me for a whole day and took me to dinner.

I looked up at Gerard so much.

He was like an angel, full of beauty, and didn’t look down on anyone.

The people loved him and his charisma makes people love him even more.

His blue eyes and his laughter comfort the soul.

Though he is powerful, he doesn’t act like it.

Eventually, I gave in and forgot about my feelings for him.

I truly realized I didn’t love him romantically, but as a brother, until I met Star, who showed me what love and pain truly were.

We were both mates, and he was so young to understand someone like me.

We began dating, and I told Gerard about it. He applauded me for a job well done.

He was the only one who knew my mate was a young guy and an Omega.

Despite this, we were best of friends and he supported me in everything I wanted.

“Hey, Carmine, let me help you in furnishing this house for your mate.’

“Hey, don’t worry about it. My mate loves it this way.’

“Treat your mate well, because if he reports to me about any sort of your nonsense behavior, I will torture you.’

“Seriously.” I raised a brow with a scoff.

“I will report you to Gerard if you do.’ Star came running downstairs laughing and gave a high five to Gerard.

“That’s my friend.’

“Since when do you two become so close?’ I frowned.

“Since the day we met.’ Star laughed.

“Exactly, my boy,’ Gerard agreed as both of them laughed.

“Hey! What are you guys hiding from me? Start talking.’ I came over to them as the both of them ran away giggling.

“Hey!’

My life was full of fun with Gerard in it. I love him and sometimes I wish he was biologically my brother.

But after he disappeared, I became heartbroken and drank wine all night to keep my sanity.

I was so angry at Gerard for leaving me and Oceana without a word.

How could he do this to her and just leave like that with no explanation? Does he know how much pain he is causing Oceana?

How could he disappear after I had so much trust and faith in him?

Why couldn’t he just tell me where he was?

Does he not trust me to that extent? After everything we’ve been through, why did he just leave like that?

I know you hate my family for ripping you out of your land, but did you have to abandon me and Oceana?

You know how much love I had for you. You know you are the shoulder I lean on. You were not only my best friend, Gérard, but my brother and I loved you just as much.

But why did you leave me? Oceana? Since you left, the Realms haven't been the same anymore.

AUTHOR'S NOTE.

Hello Readers, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and the delay in updating chapters.

My life has had its ups and downs, we are all humans and I hope you understand. I truly apologize for the delay and I promise to do my absolute best next time.

The story of Oceana and Gerard will continue in Book Two, and will be titled "Fated To The Tribrid," which will be released on February 5th, 2025.

I hope you look forward to it. Thank you, and have a wonderful day.