Mister Ken was taken aback by Nikolai's statement about closing his company.
"What do you mean by shutting down the company?" he asked.
Nikolai replied, "I'm going to Hawaii with my wife for our honeymoon for the next month. That's why I'm closing the company while we're on vacation."
"I see. Well, if that's the case, we gladly accept your decision," Mister Ken said.
Nikolai and I promptly entered Nikolai's office on the eighth floor. The other werewolves stayed behind with Mister Ken to sort out their respective positions. Only Clara and I accompanied my husband to his office.
Once everything was settled, I finally got a clear picture of all the identities of the werewolf pack members from Wolfenstein.
Andre and Keshva, previously guards in the pack, continued their roles in Nikolai's company as his personal bodyguards.
Two young women who were always quiet, named Sisca and Rica, formerly maids, also continued their roles in the company as well.
Nerfi and Giovani became secretaries.
There was a short man whose name I didn't know at first, it turned out he was a former hunter, but since that role didn't fit in the company, Nikolai appointed him as his personal driver. He was also tasked with gathering useful information about the outside world and the existence of other packs, especially the Amour pack, which had always been their rival. This driver, Norman, was Nikolai's eyes and ears to the outside world.
Then there was one last very mysterious woman who had never spoken so far. Nikolai said she held a special position as a communicator. She was the only one with a unique ability among them; telepathy. She could read and speak to others' minds without uttering a word. There was no hiding secrets from her. However, she never spoke directly unless it was important. Her name was Rachel, and her role in the company was as an administrative operator.
I wasn't sure why Nikolai insisted on her filling that role.
"Good job, Mister Ken. Everyone has been placed in roles that suit their skills. You should return to your post now. And Mei Ling."
"Yes?" I replied, slightly surprised.
"Tell me, how do you feel about me right now?"
"To be honest, I'd say indifferent."
"Indifferent?"
"Yes, indifferent. Why do you suddenly ask?"
"Strange, Clara told me you were sobbing uncontrollably last night when you found out about me making love with another woman."
"Well...."
"It's true, I did cry last night. But upon reflection, I realized it doesn't concern me at all. If you wish to be with other women, I have no right to forbid you. I'm just an outsider bound by our marriage agreement. Our marriage was never based on love."
"Your words, the ones you just said, don't sound like my ex-wife or Moon Goddess."
"Of course not, because I spoke them straight from my heart. Whoever else may be within me, I am still Mei Ling. A traveler from China caught up in the unfortunate fate of being here. You've probably forgotten who I really am amidst your werewolf conflicts."
"Well then, why don't you just leave? Go back to your homeland, and you'll be free from all this."
"Do you really allow me to? Even if you were willing, your pack would never agree. Not until the creature named Moon Goddess within me is set free."
Nikolai fell silent upon hearing all my recent words. Honestly, I've wanted to say all this from the bottom of my heart to this often overbearing man for a long time. Despite his apparent irritation, I felt satisfied.
The next day, we were all on the plane, beginning our journey to Hawaii. The entire pack was with us, including Clara and me. The flight would take about a full day. Clara and I had prepared various forms of entertainment in our seats to stave off boredom.
Seated in front of me were Nikolai and Giovani. Somehow, these two seemed inseparable in their positions. Where there's a Beta, there's an Alpha, it seemed. I couldn't help overhearing their conversation from a few rows back.
"Nikolai, what made you suddenly decide to take a vacation to a place as far away as Hawaii?" Giovani asked, genuinely curious.
"You don't understand. After freeing all of you last night, aren't you worried that the Amour pack will continue to hunt us down to face The Great Father? Claiming our honeymoon as the reason for our departure will throw off suspicion. For now, we need to get out of Transylvania as quickly as possible," Nikolai explained.
"I understand. But this still counts as a vacation. Why don't you use this opportunity to get closer to your wife?"
"I can't...."
"Even if I want to, I can't. I'm afraid I can't control myself."
"There's no need to go all out. Spending a few minutes alone with her won't be bad."
"You don't understand. What would happen if I suddenly got Heat when I'm with her? I could get out of control."
"Hmm, you need to start controlling yourself. But that's still not an excuse to keep hurting her."
"Who said I'm hurting her."
"Really? Making love to another woman right in front of her eyes? As husband and wife, did your actions not make her heart hurt? Hurting her is the same as hurting your previous wife."
"I had to. After meeting Mei Ling yesterday, I thought I could make love to her right away. My body would heat up like crazy just from smelling her body odor. But because of that damn Goddess, I had nowhere to vent all my lust. So I hired a prostitute for the night, hoping to reduce the heat inside me. But still, no matter who I did it with, it could never satisfy me. Only Hellen can satisfy my lust."
"I'm concerned about your current situation. But you still owe Mei Ling an apology. At the very least, make her time with you in Hawaii enjoyable," Giovani advised.
Nikolai fell silent.
My heart warmed to hear Giovanni support me. Nikolai's actions had truly hurt me, but I couldn't blame him entirely. This situation weighed heavily on both of us.
After more than twenty-four hours on the plane, we finally arrived at the Grand Hyatt hotel. Each of us had freshened up the night we arrived. Again, Nikolai arranged for Clara and me to have a separate room next to his.
Is this really the best way to live as husband and wife?
Will my husband continue to be with other women because I can't satisfy his desires?
I feel like crying again.
At eight o'clock that evening, we all had dinner on the balcony of the luxurious hotel. The starry sky, accompanied by the full moon, added to the extravagance of the meal spread out on our plates. The werewolves in black attire ate heartily, and Clara and I savored every bite.
But during the meal, I noticed Rachel and Nikolai fall silent for a moment. They stopped spooning food onto their plates, their attention fixed on the table. Were they communicating telepathically? What could they be discussing?
However, Nikolai resumed eating shortly after, as if pretending nothing had happened.
After dinner, we returned to our respective rooms, except for Andre and Keshva, who, as usual, had night watch duties. It was odd; being far from Transylvania, there shouldn't have been any need for night watch like this.
"Mom, where are you going?" Clara asked.
"I'm going to take a shower. What's up, Clara?"
"Showering at this time of night?"
"Yes, it's a habit we have in China during the nighttime. We usually shower before bed. Do you want to join?"
"No, I don't want to get wet this late at night."
"Alright then, wait for me in the room."
I undressed and hurried to the bathroom.
The next day, our actual vacation began. The highlight of this vacation was visiting Hawaii's most famous spot: the beach.
Nikolai and the werewolves proudly displayed their glistening muscles under the sun. The women wore alluring bikinis that accentuated their beauty, especially Nerfi, whose body drew the attention of every man she passed. I watched her play beach volleyball with the others, creating an enchanting sight.
And me? Well, I had planned to wear a bikini too, but for some reason, I felt insecure and opted for more modest clothing, seeking shade alone under a large umbrella to avoid the sun.
"Excuse me, miss."
A tall man with a thin beard and sharp blue eyes suddenly called out to me. I felt a chill for a moment from this man, a sensation almost identical to what I felt around Nikolai.
"Yes? Can I help you?" I replied cautiously.
"You look so beautiful to me, young lady. What's your name?"
He reached out to touch my hand, but I recoiled in fear. Luckily, Nikolai arrived and grasped my hand first.
"Back off from my wife, you disrespectful man! What the hell are you doing here, Cedric?" Nikolai demanded, his voice laced with fury.
"Do you know this man?" I asked Nikolai.
"Of course I know him. He's the Alpha of the Amour pack, our archenemies."
"Nikolai, it's been a long time since I've seen you. I see you've found a new wife. Is this your new Luna? Is she a werewolf too? But she looks like she's from Asia. It's impossible for her to be a werewolf."
"I have no obligation to answer your questions. Answer me, what are you doing here? How did you find us?" Nikolai pressed.
"How rude. I have no ill intentions. I just invited The Great Father for a vacation, that's all."
"What! The Great Father?"
"Greetings, Nikolai Wolfenstein," a white-haired man with a long beard emerged from behind. His eyes were sharp and intimidating. The aura he exuded was full of authority.
"The Great Father!" all the werewolves present on the beach suddenly gathered around the old man, kneeling in reverence before him, including Nikolai. We attracted the attention of other beachgoers.
I myself was confused and didn't know what to do. Should I kneel too?
"What brings The Great Father to this place?" Nikolai asked, bowing his head in deference.
"I've heard that the Moon Goddess has risen from her death. Cedric Amour here says you can tell me more about this. Is that true, Nikolai?"
Damn it! If The Great Father discovers the Moon Goddess is within me, everything will be lost!
What on earth should I do?