Oceana's Pov.
I burst into my father's chambers ready to speak my mind and give a blast about how I loathe that Alpha he betrothed me to, without my consent.
However, my feelings crumbled before me, my body went stiff and everything that happened earlier, felt like it never existed in the first place.
Time went still.
I was stunned.
Everything, the time stopped before me and I took one step closer to make sure I was seeing clearly with my own eyes and I wasn't dreaming.
This was reality. I am alive and kicking. I freaking can't believe my eyes. Was I dreaming at this point?
"Gérard," I whispered with my throat stuck.
Everyone gazes pierced deep into my sights.
Gerard got up from his chair with a grin, he was much more handsome than the last time I saw him.
His white hair was longer now. His face was younger too like he never aged for once in these eight years.
"Man, you've grown so well, my adorable little sister." I looked over at Carmine who also caught my attention and he was as handsome as ever, wearing baggy trousers and a white shirt.
He wore a silver necklace, he had more tattoos too.
He came over to me and gave me a warm hug and I hugged him too with tears running down my cheeks as I burst into tears.
And he whispered. "I'm sorry, little sister, for what I did to you, years ago. Please forgive me."
"I'm already forgiving you, Carmine, I miss you so much too.' I confessed.
My heart which was filled with the emotions I had built up for years burst out of me.
"I knew you would be surprised to see your brothers after all these years. Look how happy they are to see you,' my father laughed and stood up from his seat. "I will leave the three of you for a couple of minutes alone. Take your time." My father left and excused us in his chambers.
Carmine patted my back and murmured. "I miss you too, my little kitty. You will always be beautiful, Oceana, I'm proud of you. Seriously, I heard about everything about your achievements, shapeshifting and how strong you have become. I am truly proud of you."
"Carmine," I whispered as my heart swelled with pride.
"It's good to see you again, little sister." He playfully kisses my ear.
Hearing those words from him moved me to tears again.
I burst out weeping and Carmine didn't leave me, he consoled me and just kissed my forehead.
"Hey! Hey!' He murmured. "Don't cry, my baby girl. The people will see you. You wouldn't wanna be a laughing stock through the realms, don't you?" He pulled away from me as he cupped my cheeks. "Our father has told me so much about your progress throughout the realms and I am impressed. To be honest, I never dreamed you would be this great." He proudly stated.
I hugged him even tighter, he patted my back. "Let's talk later when you are done ok." He said in the usual tone.
I nodded.
He glanced over at Gerard and left the both of us alone in father's chambers and when I looked at Gérard's eyes, I became horrified the minute I looked into his glowing ocean eyes.
Mate.
"Gérard,' My eyes widened in shock, and my body shivered.
Impossible, no, Gérard can't be.
He is my brother.
He stepped closer to me. "You are so beautiful."
"Gerard.' My heart warmed with pride.
"I'm glad you've turned out to be an attractive woman more than I thought. How are you doing?' He smiled and touched my shoulder, I could feel the spark between us, my body felt hot all of a sudden.
"Gérard,' I called out to him. The sensation was running through my veins, my pussy began twitching, craving for him to get in between my legs and just fuck me.
What was I thinking?
"I know you can feel it now. You've grown and you can feel the sparks between us. I have endured this for years, Oceana. It feels fucking good, doesn't it?' He slid his fingers down my neck, I almost moaned with the sparks showing themselves even more.
"I don't understand." I shook my head, confused at his words.
'I knew it. You were my mate the moment you were born, I held you in my arms from birth. I just knew the truth. It was hard having to watch you grow everyday and not have a taste of you because you were just a child back then.' He confessed.
"A child back then?!'
"Yes.' he chuckled. "You were my little mate.'
"Gerard.' I called as he drew closer to me.
"You mean all this while, you've been my mate and you never told me.'
"You were not of age to know the truth, love, that's why I didn't tell you.'
I was his mate from the beginning. Why didn't I ever realise that?
"But…but, we are siblings, the same flesh and blood, from the same parents. How is that possible, Gerard.' I asked.
"That's what I'm also saying, how is that possible and I still couldn't find my answer to the mystery of why you would absolutely be my mate who is chosen by the moon goddess. Anyway, it should be a mistake.' He reasoned.
"It's not a mistake.' I quickly uttered.
"What makes you think this fated mate thing is not a mistake?"
"It's clear.' I whispered. "How, we've been drawn towards each other anytime we are close, it's always felt, really good. I feel safe and protected whenever I'm beside you. But when you are gone I feel this emptiness, this sadness inside me. Breaking me to the core.'
"Like it feels good. The energy arises and fills up the body. It's like your problems have all disappeared, it's like there's nothing to worry about anymore in life.' He finished.
"Yes, I also feel like we've known each other for ages.' I swallowed.
"Yeah, you are right. It seems that way to me.'
"I know it sounds crazy but I don't feel bad about you being my mate. I feel happy, Gerard, I don't know I just keep falling in love with you, I thought I was crazy. Now I know why I have felt this way for years and...."
He sighed. "Oceana, I love you more. I love you so much, I will do anything to make you happy, that's how deep my love for you is. I don't care if we have to be apart, just know that I love you till death, Oceana. Get mad at me or hate me, I will still love you. My feelings are never gonna quench, it will always keep burning for you, love."
His words felt deep into my soul, I felt very bad watching him.
I feel so awful for hating him all these years.