Ayla's pov
My life was crashing right before my eyes but all I could do was stand and watch with beady eyes, a man I had loved and cared for all my life in bed with my little sister?It still appeared like a movie to me. It was as if I was draped into a painful situation and it was all just a prank. To scare me. But my eyes know what they saw, what was his reason? Why would he after so many months cheat on me like this?Questions took control of my being, filling me with all sorts of thoughts. As I approach them, hot tears scattered in my eyes, blurring my vision.“Oh, you timing bastard! Here I was wondering why our mate bond is becoming so weak not knowing you were busy fucking my sister!!” I fired at Calyx.“Lower your voice, Ayla!” He rasped, not even feeling an ounce of shame.My eyes welled up in surprise, “I am shouting? Did you just say I should lower my voice?!” I was literally screaming and at this point I could definitely lose my voice but I didn't care, I just wanted to get rid of this hurt.My heart was throbbing in my ears, loud and irregular, but I barely heard it as my mind was clouded with betrayal.Feeling as though something has walked through me and left me numb shaking I strain my neck to look at him. His eyes burned with rage and he struggled with the covers, covering their nakedness with it.“I know this is not the best time to say this to you but I totally do not regret anything. I clearly asked you to meet me at the park but you decided to hurt yourself.”“Huh?” What is he saying? That I caused this?As if reading my face he continues, “hell, Ayla! I wanted to make this all easy for you, if only you had waited we wouldn't have parted this way!”“Can you listen to yourself speak? You're practically justifying your cheating habit!” A dry whimper skipped out of my throat.“Cheating habit?” Carla gasped and quickly covered her mouth with her palms in a really dramatic way. “Darling sist, that was long overdue.” my eyes popped out in disbelief.Was this Carla speaking?I stood dazed for a couple of seconds, my stomach churning, my eyes shut. I wanted to believe that it wasn't Carla that just spoke to me.Seeing how she managed to maintain a shocking face, hiding the joy in her heart it must have been a torture. Her face lit, her lips threatening to tear into a smile any minute soon. My face grew pale seeing how much she was struggling to keep up with the pretense. How did I not notice this sooner?“What did I ever do to you?” I rasped, now facing her.She rolled her eyes at me and snorted. I couldn't control the raging anger in me, she was acting so disrespectfully and I swear I didn't want to do anything but she was pushing me.Without thinking twice, I raised my hand and gave her a resounding slap. One that drove bitterness into her sweet little adventure.“Argh…” a whimper flew out of her mouth and she glared at me."You shouldn't take your anger out on her, she is your sister!" Calyx yelled, shoving me aside to hold Carla.His hands graced her cheeks softly and she stifled a cry, causing him to shoot me a glare. "What did she ever do to you, why the hell did you hit her?" His tone was harsh and he came at me with full anger looming on his face.I opened my mouth to shout back because I wasn't his freaking girlfriend anymore but my voice betrayed me. The only word I could utter was his name, "Calyx–" my voice quivered as I still found it out of place for him to yell at me in such a painful manner. Did I ever mean anything to him?“Oh stop with all the crocodile tears already, you just saw for yourself that I'm now with Calyx so go away. Pathetic wolf!” Carla lashed at me, her face void of any emotion whatsoever.“Carla, you are my sister. I care for you and I've been nothing but good to you, why? Why did you suddenlychoose to hurt me this way? What have I ever done to you?”She burst into a hysterical laugh.“Of course I will tell you. You think you're all that? Parading around with the delusion of thinking you would become Luna. Pfft.. you are just a weak hybrid who doesn't even know about her real family!” She spat, sending me into confusion.“What do you mean I'm hybrid? You're shamelessly fucking your sisters mate and this is the excuse you have?”“Ohh grace! You don't know, do you? I am not your sister! Why should I even be offended when you're just as clueless as your mom who went against her family just to be with a werewolf.” She kissed her lips, staring over my head.“She's right. I wouldn't have known myself if Carla hadn't told me, I'm sorry Ayla but I can't be with a weak wolf like you. Your sister is strong and influential, she's not an orphan like you, I love her and I plan to make her my Luna.”“What are you saying?! What the hell are you uttering Calyx! Those are lies! You love me! I'm the only one you love, you can't suddenly move on to my sister–” my voice fell into a whisper and I sank to the floor.“Well, Only you thought so, I guess. If you claim to know so much, I wonder how you didn't even realize that the man you claim to love doesn't even like you back, but loves me instead.” Carla's blurted, her words driving straight into my heart."Do you even want to know why I rushed here?" I sniffed a cry, “its our anniversary—""Oh please, don't start with the pity party, Ayla! It's enough that I let you stay in my parents house but Calyx is someone I would never give up."“Carla??” I couldn’t scream. I could only open my mouth to find that even words had deserted me.“Don't ever call my name again, I just told you that I'm not your sister, we are not of the same blood. Your mother was a human whilst your dad was a werewolf but they died and left you behind so my parents took you in and adopted you. You are just a weak hybrid Ayla, get that into your dumb head.”“That’s a lie! How come you know about this and I don't?! That's a big lie!" I screamed, hitting my chest continuously.There was a bitter taste in the back of my tongue that I couldn’t get rid of, "are you not curious? Your wolf is so small and doesn't possess enough abilities? Weren't you alarmed? I want to know, I am so curious to know why you are so dumb to think that Calyx would keep a weak wolf like you by his side!"I couldn't miss the intonation of sarcasm in her words, even her tone was mercilessly lashing at me.My lips patted in awe, listening to Carla's condescending words drove a dagger straight into my heart. How cruel of her to look me in the eye and say such ill words to me, she could as well slap me back instead of slicing my heart apart. That would justify her annoyance at least.Tears started to flow down my cheeks, my lips trembling as I sniffed back the tears threatening to tear my heart asunder.My eyes moved to Calyx, “I thought you loved me.. you said you loved me and would never hurt me. Why?” My voice broke into tiny waves.He exhaled sharply. “I did love you Ayla, I was ready to do anything for you but you're nothing compared to me. You're just a lowly wolf, let's not even pretend you're strong, you are not true blood and Carla here is all that.”“Is that why you're fucking her?”“Just look at you shamelessly forcing yourself on a man who clearly doesn't want you. You're pathetic Ayla, do you really think you were ever a match for me?”"You...you... you’re such a scum! Have a nice life without me. No... I wish you nothing but hell and disaster. Bastard!” I screamed at the top of my lungs.“I, Calyx, soon to be alpha of the Silver moon pack hereby reject you, Ayla.”I was already feeling so miserable but Calyx rejection came as a sledgehammer diving straight into my soul, annihilating me.My heart seized, and the moment I got myself I turned my back against the two and made for the exit.Ayla's povI ran till I could no longer feel my legs but I couldn't stop running. I didn't even know where I was going, all that was in my head was “run” and I just kept on running till my breath began to break.I dropped to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.All my life was a lie.All of it!I have been living a lie all these while, thinking I got people behind me meanwhile I got nobody.It was enough torture to walk in on my boyfriend making out with my little sister and now I just discovered I'm a hybrid?“Pfft!”How could I have known I have been living such a pathetic life, the ones I have known all my life to be my beloved parents are my foster parents and nobody has bothered to tell me this? Worse still I learned it from the trashy lips of that snitching bitch I called my sister.Just fucking kill me!“Arghhhh!!!!” I screamed at the top of my voice, pounding the ground mercilessly, with my bare fist.How could I not have seen this happening? It was going on right under my nose
Ayla’s POVI was still lying on the bed with my eyes fixed on the ceiling when I started hearing distant sounds. My attention now divided, causing me to creep out of bed to find out what was making those sounds.Walking out of the room, I was about to mutter a 'hello’ when I recognized the voice to be that of my parents. It seems they just got back, they'd better not see my teary eyes.Already making a U-turn, I made my way back to the room but stopped midway as I heard my name. “Good evening dad, mom.” I threw them some greetings and was about to walk out again when my dad broke the silence.“We were just about to get you, your mother and I are just returning from the pack house and we have good news.” Mr Jacobs relayed excitedly.“I'm sorry to cut your excitement short..” I turned to face them, “Calyx rejected me and I have accepted his rejection.” I say in the calmest tone I know. And I watched all the excitement fall from their faces as they gawked at me with puzzled looks.“What
Ayla’s POV “A wedding?!” My mom asked with a baffled gaze and I don't know when I huffed. “The question should be whose wedding.” I blurted, turning to glare at her. My dad seemed to catch up quickly , his face suddenly became pale then quickly turned red, he squinted his eyes and bit his lower lips repeatedly, i knew that look, i knew he was trying so hard to suppress his anger. “Carla, what do you think you're doing?” He was hiding the panic in his eyes as he stared at her. Carla stylishly dropped the bags and started to fan herself with her hand, totally ignoring him. “Carla, you shouldn't disrespect your father!” Mrs Susan said, her voice a little too high. That cut Carla off. “C’mon, Mom! Can't you all be happy for me for once? It's always what's good for Ayla and not me! I walked in here happy but you guys are ruining my smile already.” She snapped, bitterness coated in her voice. “No, you don't get the right to say that. You say your happiness? Really? You call what's b
Calyx’s POV A loud thud enveloped my senses causing me to jolt out of sleep. Rubbing my eyes repeatedly , I began to organize myself it was then I realized that I had crashed in my study. Last night was a hassle, my father was breathing fire all over my neck. I didn’t know he found out about me and Carla until he kept on threatening me not to mess with the Beta’s daughters. I couldn't make it to my room as I was too bothered due to the conversation we had. I wasn't even myself throughout the talk so I agreed to whatever thing he was saying about the wedding and as soon as I found the chance to escape I skipped into my study to think. I was still recounting last night's escapades when I heard the thud again. I creased my face in anger while trying to get the door but the door flung open just after i took a step, My father’s intimidating figure greeted me, his two hands resting firmly on his waist. “ what again?” I whispered. My heart skipped a beat as I met his gaze. His face was
Ayla's POVMy fingers played with the cutlery as I had absolutely no appetite for any meal. My eyes were fixed on my phone the whole time.I completely find that odd but a part of me still hoped that Calyx would message me.At intervals, I would look at my parents to see if they were watching me, but those people weren't even concerned about me as they were busy with their food while I was busy picking on mine.“Please eat something, baby. You can't continue to starve yourself.” My mom complained softly.“I'm not going to die if I skip breakfast.” I mumbled, snatching my eyes from her.“But it's not just breakfast, you didn't eat anything either last night,” She queried.My dad dropped his fork and looked at me, sighing. “I've told you before, Calyx doesn't have a choice in this. The wedding is going on. Why do you keep stressing over this?”“Stop shouting at the poor child, she's just heartbroken.” My mom came to my defense.“But he's going to claim her back–”“It doesn't change the
Ayla's POVIt was a new day, and I was going to start it with a happy mind. I have had my fill of tears and today was going to be a colored day as I have make-up and a dressing appointment to keep at the pack house.Wondering what the occasion is? It's my damn wedding! I got an invitation to my wedding ceremony today. I received it from my father's hands, and he was so happy that I was really doing this.“Eventually!” I exhaled as the car came to an abrupt stop.Stepping out, I let my eyes take in the gigantic building before me. “So gorgeous!” I exclaimed, as if I was seeing it for the first time.Well, it isn't my first, but it feels strangely new to me as it's going to become my new home and not the cabin I share with Mr Jacobs.My eyes dilated as I saw Calyx staring at me from the second floor. He was drinking from a glass, an arm resting on the barricade as he looked down at me. I immediately ruffled out a smile and turned to face the woman trying to engage me in a conversation.
Ayla's POVEven as I snuggled myself up with the covers I still had to wriggle my nose to get rid of the stench of alcohol messing with my nostrils. Frustrated, I pulled down the covers only to see that Calyx was just getting started.It was six hours since the wedding and this man had refused to get out of his mini-bar. He was sitting there, hugging a bottle of vodka which I had been unable to take away from him.I know he's doing this to spite me, but I'm not going anywhere. No matter what he does tonight, I will stick around till the end.“Can you at least respect me and go outside to have your drink? It's killing me here!” With the way I had convinced myself that I was staying till the end, I didn't know I would scream out in frustration.This isn't me backing out, right?Aish!“Respect!” He snuggled. “Did she say respect? Tccch.. do you know what that means, wifey? Or you thou-think with your ass?” He stuttered, laughing to himself.I climbed down from the bed to see how wasted h
Ayla's POVTears scattered in my eyes as I watched his back fade into the corners. “Can I do this? How long would I last if he continues to treat me like this?” I started to question myself as I was slowly losing my sanity, and it wasn't even a day yet.Ayla Jacobs! Are you sure you can do this?Tears streamed down my cheeks as I stared blankly at the wall, totally forgetting that I was in the hallway crumbled up by my feelings.A light tap landed on my shoulder and I jolted out of impulse. “My lady, it's me, Moira.” Only then did my heart stop rising.“You scared me.” I breathed.“Are you okay? You look troubled.” She asked, concern laced in her tongue.I sneaked my eyes to look at her, stylishly wiping off the tears. “Oh no, I mean yes. I'm perfectly okay. I just got some dirt in my eyes, but I will be good.” I lied. She didn't seem to have bought it, but she didn't ask me again.“Let me walk you to your room then, you're not supposed to be seen outside looking so sad. You're on you
Ayla's POVMy eyes molded as Damon turned to look at me. I tried to speak but my throat was dry and all I could utter was a gulp.“He's gone.” He said softly, his eyes peeked at me and in the corner of it was a glint of concern.I took my palm to my face and wiped off the tears rolling down my cheeks, straightening myself. I tried to maintain a strong pose, but who was I deceiving? Damon had seen me run out of Calyx's room and even protected me from getting caught.Still, I hoped he didn't know what I was facing, he might know because Calyx was mad about me due to what he told him but I really wished he didn't or perhaps stopped concerning himself with our issues.“Ayla, can you not hear me? Are you okay?” Damon asked, his eyes searched through mine as I was lost in thoughts.I whizzled out of my thoughts and stared back at him, “did you say something?”“Yes, I was asking if you want to see the grand Alpha but are you okay?” He asked instead. I nodded my head. “Are you sure? I don't m
Calyx's POVRaw rage burned within me as I excused myself from Carla and stormed out of the study.My heart pounded in my chest, as I took long strides in the dark hallway and within a few minutes, I had already gone up the flight of stairs which led to the master bedroom I shared with Ayla.Damon's words echoed in my mind, accusing me of being too harsh on Ayla. How dare he question my authority, my leadership as the alpha?I clenched my fists, in a bid to control myself until I got to Ayla.I had to put an end to this nonsense once and for all.My breaths were coming in heavy gasps and my fists were clenched. I reached the door to the master bedroom and threw it open, the door slamming against the wall with a loud bang.Ayla, who was sitting at her dressing table, was startled by my sudden entrance.Her tear-stained face looked up at me, confused. I caught a glimpse of fear as she sprang up , her eyes searching mine, but I pushed it aside.She needed to learn her place, to understan
Calyx's POVWatching Ayla's face fall as she saw us was more satisfying than I could have imagined. The fear in her eyes fueled a sense of triumph within me; it felt right to see her suffer, and Carla was unwittingly making it all too easy. Ayla's eyes were filled with shock and pain as she stumbled away, and I relished the moment.I knew it would break her, and I was prepared to mold back the pieces and shatter it all-over again this time harder.A hand snuck around my arm and I brought my eyes down to the small figure of Carla, she slipped her hand around my waist and I couldn't help but smile as I ran my fingers through her silky black hair."I'm happy we're doing this," she giggled, her artificial lashes fluttering. Lost in her beauty, I found myself drawn to her dimpled cheeks, unable to look away. With Carla, everything felt effortless, and now, just gazing at her, I was overwhelmed with desire."I'm never letting you out of my sight again, Carla," I whispered into her ear, brin
Ayla's POVShivers wrecked my body as I stared down at my trembling legs, the fear that had seized me when Calyx locked eyes with me still lingered, threatening to consume me entirely.My hand crept up to clutch my chest, fingers tapping anxiously against my breastbone. I dared not raise my gaze until I sensed Calyx's movement, his presence filling the room with a suffocating intensity.With cautious agitation, I cracked open an eye, my heart hammering in my chest as I stole a glance at him. He sat at his mini-bar, pouring himself a drink, a casualness in his demeanor that sent a shiver down my spine.The urge to flee nibbled at me, but I couldn't muster the courage to escape his penetrating gaze. His eyes seemed to bore into me, stripping away every ounce of resolve I possessed.Disturbed by his earlier words about Dwayne's health, an urge to leave the room surged within me, propelling me to my feet. With a sharp inhale, I braced myself and made to leave the room, only to freeze in m
Calyx POVSniveling, I struggled out of the covers, my breath rampart, my face covered in deep sweat. Tying my robe around my waist, I rushed to get the door and, for the first time, I sneaked out of the room not wanting to wake Ayla, who was deeply asleep and didn't hear the thud from the door.“What's going on? You sounded urgent.” I said, taking hasty steps towards Damon, who was standing quietly beside my door.He didn't reply and just stared at me, worry etched on his face. I was awoken by Damon's hushed voice, he had mind linked me and yelled my name severally asking me to get out of bed.“Damon,” my brows twitched as I looked back at him, what could he be hiding in that strong face of his? “What is this about?”He suddenly moved and faced me properly, “it's about your father, Dwayne fell into coma last night.” His words felt like a sledgehammer to my heart.Sweat broke down my forehead, I looked at him, shock enveloping my senses. “Father was fine when I spoke with him, how-w d
Carla's POVWith my heart beating heavily and shattering against the wall of my chest,my vision blurred behind the shimmer of sun that sank into the room through the window.I quit pacing as my attention was drawn to two raps that came from the door.“Come in." I called out settling into one of the sofas in the room.It had been twenty minutes since I had sent for the healer, the long minute had been filled with an emptiness that expanded deep in the inside of me till it threatened to eat me alive.How fitting my belief had been that this was the only way out. Much as the entire thought of what I was about to do seemed to me as being desperate, I was beginning to realize it had to be done.I stood in the middle of the beautiful apartment and felt nothing but cold and emptiness as the door opened, three people walked into the room and as my gaze turned to meet them, a smile came up on my face.My mind spun with desperate thoughts of how all of this was going to end. Still they all ende
Carla's POVThe car came to an abrupt stop. Looking in either direction, I alighted from the car and made way into the secluded apartment. I couldn't help thinking about Calyx and how urgent his call had been.While that thought weighed heavily on my mind, it didn't help much that I had a different agenda for seeing him again that evening.It had been a while we had been seeing each other, and the way he had looked at me each time I popped the question about him taking me home to his palace had been a cause for attention.The click of my heels echoed off the wooden floorboards, as I made my way into the hallway. Amidst the silence, I could feel my heartbeat within me replay each thudding sound it made, letting it echo through the hallway.I arrived there and stood in front of the door of his private suite, taking a deep breath. I knocked twice.Deeply in my soul, I could say to myself that the certainty that I felt that he was all mine was the same, but something had shifted.I stoo
Calyx's POVDamon and I were having a chat when a guard stepped in and told me that my father requested to see me in his study. And then his conversation with Ayla rang in my head and I jolted up in an instant, causing Damon to furrow his brow.“What is wrong? Did something happen to your father?” He asked, standing up to join me.I shook my head. “No, no. I just got reminded of something. Give me a few minutes, I will be back.” I said in a rush and dashed out without giving him any further, doubt.As I headed to my father's study, Ayla's name kept on replaying in my head. It was her, she must have gone to see him behind my back and told him all that I'd been putting her through.Ayla, the guts of you to report me to my father! Even after the series of warnings I've given you, you went ahead to do the exact thing I warned you about.Aren't you treading the wrong path?A bitter-sweet smile crept into my face as I entered the study and met her there. I fixed my face as I saw my father's
Ayla’s POVAfter the vows were said, we were made to stand before the wolves and took the oath. We turned around and bowed to the crowd before returning to our seats.As the party went on, drinks were served and almost everybody was on the dance floor. The atmosphere was loud and noisy, but I remained in my chair as the party was just the perfect distraction that I needed.But not until I had my eyes on Carla. She was standing among the crowd and her entire attention was on us. She fixed me up with a tight glare, her lips weren't moving, but I heard her anger loud and clear. It was evident on her face.My eyes were still on hers when I felt a hand snake around my waist. I shuddered, breaking my gaze on Carla.It was Calyx. He was staring at me with disdain. What does he want? Didn't I do as he asked?He leaned close to my ear, giving the audience a show. “Don't even think about tonight, it's just going to be another long night just like the wedding.” He whispered and planted a kiss on