******My head aches, it's a familiar feeling, like the time I jumped off the top railing with Tee, both of us nearly breaking our necks in the process. My head hurt for days, my ears were ringing crazy every second and the constant bang felt on both sides of my head. I had a bandage on it for three whole weeks, the bleeding subsided long before the second week but my mom being overbearing didn't want it off. This feels just like that time, the time my mother claims is the worst core memory for her. I blink, trying to catch a glimpse of Mirabelle and someone else placed at the edge of the bed, conversing something beyond my earshot.“Belle,” I call out, balancing on my hands to sit up. “What's going on?” I ask, my hand reaches for my head, analyzing the material on my head. A bandaid, fuck. “Camilla.” Mirabelle breathes, the tone of her voice taking me back to an estranged earlier memory, her calling my name before she and the world faded to nonentity before my eyes. Mirabelle
Alpha's Hated Mate Mirabelle's POV Camilla being pregnant was a shock but with Adrian's baby? Well, that fraction of it leaves me with no surprise, I'm more surprised that she had no idea she was pregnant for this long, we left Midnight Saints three months ago, she'd have to be at least three or four months pregnant, perhaps five. Camilla and Adrian treated sex like it was air, the only break they gave it was when she was on her period. I expected her to be pregnant long ago, we all did, Michelle the most because well, she's Michelle.Regardless of whose baby it is, I'm happy for her but I also understand she's scared and instead of speaking her fears out to me, she wants the not-so-easy way out. If it had been Kingston's baby, that too would freak her out but it would be easier for her to process. Camilla always wanted kids, she even speculated so many names for children. I know she still wants that baby and I won't let her ruin this for herself.Last night, I talked to
Alpha's Hated Mate Santiago's POV I was on my way to lunch with Rachel and her new boyfriend when I received a call from Adrian. I was going to decline but the idiot seems to be too busy with lord knows what at Crix's lane since he left three weeks ago that he doesn't answer calls. I miss him more than I like to admit, I never knew we were that codependent until now.“Alpha can't keep a woman, what's up?” I say to him, my concentration is still on the road. “Nothing, Beta can't get a woman, what's up with you?” he retorts.“I'm driving, finally meeting Rachel's little pup.” I snort, irritation already sinking in.“You haven't met him, yet and you're already degrading the poor kid.” “Oh, look who's talking.”Adrian chuckles, and I hear noises in the background, from what I know he rarely leaves his room, if he does, he goes to the gym, working that anger.“Made friends I see?” I snarl, partially jealous I don't get to hang out with him anymore.“Something, like that.” he
“What pack are you from again?” I ask, my hand still on his shoulder.“Alpha Clarissa's Pack Sir,” he stutters. I nod to myself, I know her, Alpha Clarissa is an excellent Alpha. She knows how to handle her pack with grace and stature. “I see, so the deal here is you, Anthony, Antonio or whatever your name is, you can only take my sister to your pack once she's graduated nursing school and you're ready to take care of her.”“Santiago!” Rachael gasps, her outburst drawing more attention to the table. “No babe, I agree with him. Sir, I'll marry her first then bring her home, to my house when I buy one, she deserves the best.”“I like him,” I grin, turning to Rachael. I honestly do like the kid, how scared he is of me is another reason I like him but I like him because I think she'll be okay with him, she's safe with him. “Order for me, I'll be back in a few minutes.” I tell her, using my hand on her mate's shoulder to stand, the sound of a bone cracking audible when I press hard
Alpha’s Hated Mate Kingston's POV I don't know what occurred with Camilla and Mirabelle at the hospital, but for the past few weeks, Camilla has been like a robot. She seems sad, more so than she was when I first met her. These days, she has the same routines, she wakes up, gets Karla ready for school and does her Alpha duties, if her schedule allows, she picks Karla up and they go to lord knows where for a few hours, but one of them is always happy, one of them being Karla.Eating is another thing she forgets to do, but I always make sure she does eat. Using Karla as a pawn to assist me when Camilla doesn't want to eat. According to Mirabelle, Maya didn't perform the abortion and if so, I'm glad they didn't. Camilla will make a great mother, she's already a good one to Karla, she's committed to her and she's invariably making time for her despite her busy schedule. An hour ago, Belle picked Karla from school because neither Camilla nor I could do it. I had something to do
****Now back at the park house, with Karla introducing her chicken to the surrounding of our home. I'm confused by the whole chicken pet fiasco, Karla's favorite dish is fried chicken, does this mean she's not eating chicken again?Shaking off the thought, I sigh, my focus shifting to Camilla, she's walking a few feet ahead of me and way more behind Karla.“Beautiful,” I call out.“Yes King,” she passes in her tracks. “Do you need something?” I nod, my hands resting in my pocket. “Let's go and start cooking dinner.”“What do you plan on cooking?” She smiles, excited to learn how to perfect whatever dish I plan on making for us tonight. “Karla's pet,” I tell her, my lips curving into a wicked grin.Camilla gasps, a finger raised at me, “Don't you dare,” she whispers firmly. “ Karla loves her smoked chicken..” she pauses, “Hmm, I can't believe I said that with a straight face but you heard me.” I shake my head, my grin growing wider as my feet begin to move, walking past her and
Alpha’s Hated Mate Santiago's POV All night I've only been able to think of one thing, those beautiful grey eyes, and when I tried to sleep, they came to hunt my dreams. I can't think of anything prettier than those eyes, and the person attached to them. I've waited so long to see her again, she didn't recognize me but she felt the pull we have on each other in that minute which seemed like hours, years even. My soul surrendered to her without question, it was ready to bare itself for her, this is what the mate bond does to you. I couldn't wait for morning, and when it was morning, I couldn't wait for afternoon. Raymond didn't notify me of the time of the party yesterday but thanks to Rachael who needed my car to attend the party, I was able to know the time of the party. My sister can't seem to miss a party, you'd think she plans them all, whenever there's a party, big or small, Rachael will be aware of it.Strolling into Fantasy World with Rachael mumbling something t
Alpha's Hated Mate Camilla's POV I've cried so many times that I've lost count of the amount of tissues I've wasted. I blame Adrian for this, for this and every other bad thing he's done but I never wanted to hold him responsible for. I'm no longer making excuses for him, all that has happened to me up until this point is his fault, he did this to me, if he didn't cheat on me or better yet, if he loved me half as much as I do him, I believe we would have made it work. We would be so happy together, and we'd have our baby but no, I never was good enough to love in the long run, I was simply a moment, one that wasn't good enough to be with either. But why, why didn't he love me? I hoped he at least had some faith in my humanity but no, he couldn't give me that either. I hate him, I hate myself and I hate the memories we created, nothing good ever lasted from our relationship. He accused me of killing his child, something I didn't do but he believed so, and then, I finally
Alpha's Hated Mate Camilla's POV Adrian stayed staring at me like he couldn't believe what's real and what's not just like I didn't. After a while he speaks. “How are you?” “I'll be fine soon as you stop looking at me like that.”"I'm sorry I haven't seen you like yourself in a long time." “Oh I missed you but Aunty Amaya…” I say looking done. “I missed you too.” he says, hugging me. “Why are you waking this late?” I say looking around the office with socks, loafers and junk food around the table. “I do most of my work at night because I hate going to an empty bed, without you there.” “Well you won't have to sleep alone ever again.” “I hope so.” he says, kissing me and I blush. The taste of whiskey on his lips is forever unmistakable. “Can I get you something to eat Sheryl said you didn't eat?” “Yea.” I say smiling. “Wait here,” he says, sitting me down in his chair. A few minutes later he returns with some food and I eat a little. Then
Alpha's Hated Mate Sheryl's POV Keeping Camilla locked wasn't easy on me. I'm a sucker for Camilla. I'd manage to keep my daughter locked but with Camilla something just happens to me guilt maybe or love whatever it is it makes my life a living hell. I took her breakfast to her and she refused to eat. I intended to keep her for a month but we couldn't let her go just yet. We had to be sure she was going to be herself and not relapse. Amaya holds a family photograph of Arieya as she points at the picture of the girl rocking a blue princess gown with a crown on her head. “And who is this?” Amaya began. “Are we really doing this again? I know what my daughter looked like at 7 and a ½ months.” Camilla brushes the exercise to the side. Her drowning eyes aren't helping, she lacked sleep all through the night as she stayed awake crying her heart out. I know she misses her family and love but we can't trust Camilla with the responsibility of being with herself. It's a
My memory hit when my gaze falls on the phone clutched on Arieya’s right hand. “What are you doing with Kendall's phone?” “I was talking to mommy on it and she said you call her.” Adrian and Santiago looked at me. Surely Arieya had an imaginary friend but she wasn't one to lie unless prompted by someone. Arieya's lips widened with a bright smile. “Call her.” I took my phone and called Sheryl. She picked up after 2 rings. “Sheryl?” “Beta hey I was wondering when you'd call?” Sheryl responds from the corner of her phone. I moved aside from everyone and finds a safe spot to investigate. “Arieya tells me you called her with Camilla.” “Yes we did, Camilla came around 2 days ago and she's been asking for Arieya.” Sheryl speaks like it wasn't a big deal. She must be kidding; she knew how strained and terrible things had been during Mia's absence why keep us in the dark on this little upliftment. “2 days... Does that mean she's okay now?” “We'll have to keep her her
Alpha's Hated Mate EPILOGUE Mirabelle's POV I watched Kyrie & Angel playing basketball, she's very horrible at it but Kyrie was having fun. King used to play with Karla and she was good but she wasn't warming up to Angel. She talked to her a little, just average interaction other than that she didn't want anything to do with her. She was heartbroken, to her Camilla was her mother and she wanted her to always be. Arieya sat with Karla on the swing they weren't playing, they just sat there watching the kids play. “Beta I'll see you later.” She said smiling. “Won’t you wait for your husband?” “No Santiago will be here any minute but I have to pick Anastasia from the airport.” I nodded and hugged her goodbye. Annalise and Santiago got married a few months after the accident that changed our lives. Silverline was dull and less lively without Camilla at first but soon things started looking up. I missed Camilla, well the sane Camilla. I still remember th
“I ask you now, in the presence of God and these people to declare your intention to enter into union with each other.” “Yes, priest.” Adrian and I both say. I can hear sobs and I prefer not to look at the people they belong to. Santiago takes Arieya and she complies. “Camilla Mia Burton, will you have Adrian Carter to be your husband to live together in holy marriage? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others to be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?” “I will.” I say. “Adrian Carter will you have Camilla Mia Burton to be your wife to live together in holy marriage will you love her comfort her honor her and keep her in sickness and in health forsaking all others be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?” “I will.” Adrian affirms. “Will the parents of Camilla and Adrian please stand?” The priest requests. I don't look but assume they stand because he continues. “The marriage of Adrian
Alpha's Hated Mate Camilla's POV I woke up next to flowers, beautiful red roses next to me and a box of chocolates aside. I tried to wrap my head around everything I was thinking of. I thought it was a dream but the bite marks on my thighs and tame soreness between my legs convinced me it was a reality. I couldn't believe so many things happened overnight from me poking my arms with a knife to Adrian punishing me for it. My life changed so fast I woke up single yesterday and went to bed as a fiancee who knows maybe tomorrow I'll wake up a wife unless I'm still dreaming. I quickly checked my hand and relaxed when I saw a ring. As I admire the beautiful diamond shining on my finger, my bedroom door opens wide and Arieya, Karla, Stacey & Zuri walk in; they're dressed in gorgeous little elegant dresses. “Oh my God.” I breathe out. The mother fucker meant every single fucking thing he said. “I feel stupid pretty.” Arieya giggles.I gulped, flickering to everyone
Alpha's Hated Mate Adrian's pov I went upstairs to look for Camilla in her room. I knocked on her door and she didn't respond but it was slightly open so I went in. “Mia.” I said under my breath when I saw her sitting at the edge of the bed with her eyes closed. Her bed had files on it and two laptops. What caught my eye was the pocket knife beside her with blood stains. I scanned her body and my eyes landed on her arm where I saw dried blood and fresh blood rolling down her arm. “Oh God Mia what have you done?”She opens her eyes and closes them before opening her eyes again today. “Adrian.” she whispered softly. “What are you doing to yourself baby?” I cried. “Nothing.” She shakes her head in denial but I'm no fool to see the evil she subjected her poor self. “The little pocket knife stained with blood tells me a different story.” “I wasn't trying to kill myself.” Camilla says laughing. “I know. You were just trying to feel.” “Yes now what are you doin
Alpha's Hated Mate Santiago's Pov The day we've been waiting on is coming. Less than 48 hours, I'll see my Best friend get married. I've waited for this day since I met Camilla. I thought they'd end at mating but no Adrian wants to fulfil every desire she had. I glance at my wristwatch for the umpteenth time. “Adrian you're not going to make it to Silverline on time.”Adrian kept pacing around fisting on his hair with gritted teeth. “I will give me a minute.” “You know normally women are the ones that get cold feet but look at you my friend you're the one getting cold feet.” He stopped. “I don't know man, I must have some food poisoning.” “Food poisoning no bruh you've had this for over a week you're acting like you're pregnant.” I say laughing. “So glad I'm not a woman because this is hectic.” “But honestly your cold feet are getting out of control.” I say with a serious tone. “I just can't wait to marry Mia.” I continue to scroll through an information page
Alpha's Hated Mate Amaya's pov I just received some mail when I was in my office with Sheryl. She hasn't eaten in days and she's worried about Camilla but what can we do about it? Life happens and there's nothing we can do about it, especially since we want her to be happy till the end of her time on this earth. I opened the one from Silverline. “Look, it's finally here.”SheryI waves me off refusing to check out the content. “I can't do this.” “You just have to.” I say clearing my throat so I can read the wedding invite. "Your Highness Princess Amaya Royal, Alpha Adrian Carter of Golden Hunters and Alpha Camilla Burton (Phoenix Alpha) of Silverline request your presence at their wedding; they urge you to join them in celebrating their union on the 18th of September." "That's next week.” Sheryl says, looking surprised, her eyes popping. “Yes, aren't you happy?” “I am more than happy for her but I wish…” she pauses. "No Sheryl.” I say cutting her off. “Amay