After the party, Charlie found herself in her room, still can't believe that Serena was now her girlfriend. It felt like a dream come true, filling her with a warmth she couldn't quite contain.

As she paced back and forth, trying to process it all, there was a soft knock on her door. Charlie's heart skipped a beat as she heard Serena's voice, soft and gentle.

"Charlie, it's me..."

With trembling hands, Charlie opened the door to find Serena standing there, her expression soft and vulnerable.

"Hey..." Charlie greeted, her voice filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

Serena stepped into the room, a shy smile playing on her lips as she closed the door behind her.

"You seem... surprised," Serena remarked, her tone gentle and reassuring.

Charlie nodded, unable to tear her gaze away from Serena's mesmerizing eyes.

"I... I guess I am... Still not used to it." Charlie admitted, feeling a blush spread across her cheeks.

Serena's smile widened as she took a step closer to Charlie, her eyes filled with affection.

"Get used to it," Serena whispered, pulling Charlie into a warm embrace.

Charlie melted into Serena's arms, feeling a rush of love and gratitude wash over her. In that moment, she knew that she was exactly where she belonged, wrapped in Serena's embrace, surrounded by their love.

Charlie pulled away gently from the hugged and stared at Serena's eyes.

"My Omega..." Charlie replied, her gaze intense.

"Yes, my alpha?" Serena whispered, her voice laced with longing.

"Can I kiss you again?" Charlie's request sent a shiver down Serena's spine, her heart pounding in anticipation.

"You don't have to ask permission, silly," Serena chuckled softly before their lips met in a fervent kiss.

Their passion consumed them, and before they knew it, they had found themselves in the bed entangled in each other's embrace, their bodies pressed together in an intimate embrace. The scent of their pheromones mingled in the air, creating an intoxicating aroma that only fueled their desire further.

But amidst the heat of the moment, Serena's rational mind kicked in, reminding her of the consequences of their actions. With great effort, she pulled away from Charlie's kisses, her breath ragged and her cheeks flushed.

"Charlie, we can't yet..." Serena managed to say, her voice strained with longing.

"I want to smell your pheromones, Serena, please... Let me smell it more," Charlie pleaded, her desire evident in her eyes.

Serena hesitated, knowing the risks involved, but she also understood Charlie's longing. With a sigh, she made a decision, albeit a risky one.

"Okay, but don't mark me yet, okay?" Serena said, her voice filled with both caution and desire.

Removing the suppressant patch from her neck, Serena exposed her natural scent, the sweet aroma of strawberry champagne filling the room. Charlie wasted no time, burying her face in Serena's neck, inhaling deeply, intoxicated by the scent of her Omega.

"Mmm..." Serena moaned softly as Charlie's lips brushed against her skin, sending shivers down her spine.

"Your pheromones are really addicting, Serena," Charlie murmured, her voice filled with reverence.

Serena couldn't help but smile, her heart fluttering with affection for her Alpha.

"You better not be addicted to other Omega's pheromones..." Serena teased, her eyes twinkling with mischief.

"Of course not! I only like your pheromones," Charlie replied, her smile matching Serena's.

Serena lay beside Charlie, using her arms as a pillow and wrapping one arm around Charlie's waist.

"I never imagined I'd be like this with you..." Charlie chuckled softly, breaking the comfortable silence between them.

"Hmm... me too," Serena murmured, her voice filled with contentment.

"Serena, you will never regret this, will you?" Charlie's voice was hesitant, tinged with a hint of uncertainty.

Serena noticed the subtle shift in Charlie's demeanor and sat up, cupping her face in her hands. She looked deeply into Charlie's eyes, searching for any traces of doubt and fear.

'Why do you always have that troubled expression in your face, Charlie? It's like you are afraid of something...' Serena thought.

"Never," Serena declared firmly, her gaze unwavering as she leaned in to kiss Charlie.

Their lips met in a tender embrace, conveying a silent promise of love and commitment. They kissed passionately, losing themselves in the moment until they were breathless, their hearts beating in sync with each other's.

"You really like kissing me, don't you?" Charlie teased, a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Serena blushed furiously at the teasing remark, feeling a rush of warmth spreading across her cheeks. She playfully pouted and turned away, covering her face with a nearby blanket in an attempt to hide her embarrassment.

Charlie couldn't help but laugh at Serena's adorable reaction. "Are you embarrassed?" she teased further, finding Serena's bashfulness utterly endearing.

Serena remained silent, but Charlie could sense her lingering shyness. Without hesitation, Charlie wrapped her arms around Serena, pulling her close in a comforting embrace.

"What's there to be embarrassed about? I like kissing you too," Charlie whispered softly, her voice filled with warmth and affection. "If I could just kiss you every minute, every second of every day, I would really like that."

Serena slowly lowered the blanket from her face, her expression softening as she looked into Charlie's eyes. "Wouldn't my lips swell if that happens?" she joked.

Charlie chuckled, brushing a gentle kiss on Serena's forehead. "You'd still be beautiful, Serena," she said tenderly, enveloping Serena in a warm embrace, their love filling the air around them like a sweet melody.

Serena smiled. She likes it when Charlie compliments her, it's like the only compliment she needs is from Charlie.

Charlie checked the clock and saw that it was almost 1 o'clock.

"Shouldn't you go back to your room?" Charlie asked, a hint of concern in her voice.

Serena looked up at Charlie with pleading eyes. "You don't want me to sleep beside you?"

Charlie hesitated for a moment, torn between her desire to have Serena close and her concern for Serena's reputation. "Of course, I do... but rumors will spread if you sleep in the same room with an Alpha... I don't want them to use this to ruin your reputation," she explained reluctantly.

"It's not like we've done anything... I just want to sleep beside you, hold you, and feel your warmth," Serena admitted softly, her voice filled with longing.

Charlie couldn't help but chuckle at Serena's words. "I didn't realize that Serena Sutherland is a clingy girlfriend..." she teased gently.

Serena pouted in response, her bottom lip jutting out slightly. "You don't want that?" she asked, her voice tinged with disappointment.

"Of course, I do. I like it better because I'm the only one who gets to see this side of you," Charlie reassured her, leaning in to press a tender kiss on Serena's forehead.

Serena melted into Charlie's embrace, holding her close. "I hope we could stay like this forever...." she whispered softly.

"Me too..." Charlie replied, her heart swelling with affection for the girl in her arms.

'I'm so happy right now that my heart feels uneasy... It's like how things are calm before the storm arrives,' Charlie thought, her mind filled with conflicting emotions.

As Serena's breathing gradually grew heavier, indicating that she had fallen asleep, Charlie gently shifted her to the side of the bed to get a better look at her.

'My god, why did I get so lucky? To have this perfect heroine as my girlfriend... I still might be blessed after all. Looking back at it, all I wanted to do was help you reach your happy ending while staying alive to see the finale, but now... it's different... All I want is to stay by your side always... You are mine now, Serena,' Charlie thought, her heart overflowing with love for Serena.

Carefully, Charlie carried Serena back to her own bedroom. She couldn't bear the thought of any strange rumors spreading around the Mansion, especially now that Celia was back.

Serena woke up in her own bed, realizing she must have fallen asleep in Charlie's room last night, and Charlie must have carried her back to her own room.

A smile spread across Serena's face as she remembered that she and Charlie were now officially dating. She couldn't help but blush at the thought.

Recalling the numerous kisses they shared last night, Serena gently touched her lips, still tingling from the memory. "Her lips are so soft... I just want to keep on kissing her," Serena thought, smiling at the sweet recollection.

She got up and started getting ready for school.

She went down to the dining hall and suddenly her mood got ruined when she saw her sister having breakfast there.

"Hey sis, it looks like you had a blast last night..." Celia said smirking.

"I don't have time for you, Celia..." Serena said as she was about to walk away Celia called.

"Serena..."

"What?!"

"I'm just really curious.... do you really have feelings for Charlie or are you just toying with her?" Celia asked.

Serena's brows furrowed.

"What are you even talking about?" Serena replied.

"Oh... I just happened to see this last night... look..." Celia grinned as she showed Serena the photo she took of them kissing in the balcony.

Serena's eyes widened as she saw the photos but she remained calm and compose.

"Oh, that photo was captured really beautifully, could you send it to me?" Serena replied her tone, more cold than usual.

Serena's calm demeanor seemed to unnerve Celia, who was expecting a more dramatic reaction. Seeing that her attempts to provoke Serena were unsuccessful, Celia's expression turned to one of frustration.

"Aren't you scared that I'd send this to Cornelius?" Celia said, trying to provoke Serena further.

Serena remained unfazed, her tone icy. "Could you? Also tell him that Charlie and I are officially dating... I'm hers. Hers alone," Serena replied coolly.

Celia's eyebrows shot up in surprise at Serena's response. She hadn't expected Serena to be so direct and unbothered by the threat.

"What's your game, little sister?" Celia said, her tone becoming more firm as she tried to figure out Serena's motives.

"I'm not playing anything... you can do whatever you want with that photo... It's not like I'm going to keep our relationship a secret, Celia." Serena said as she left.

'Damn this brat... I can't read her at all. I'm going to discover what it is you're planning. I wo