Alpha's Hated Mate Santiago's POV Saying that the past week has been exhausting doesn't even begin to do the events of it justice. My future father in law has been calling me, to which I haven't had time to offer a decent reply because I've been trying to do both mine and Adrian's job to which I've adjusted nearly well.Considering I don't want to dump any work load on Mom and Adrian keeps getting worse, I have to get used to it for now. It seems Ryan did so much internal damage on him, nobody realized he had internal bleeding because he didn't want to see a doctor, nor did Mom force it. He was recovering slowly until he hallucinated Camilla, which is nothing new since she left. The only difference is this time, he thought she was downstairs, so he followed her, running after her which resulted in a fall on the staircase, that was when he got more serious, leading to his hospitalisation. My gaze settles on the beeping machines, they seem to get louder everytime I c
Alpha's Hated Mate Arielle's POV I remember when I first met Camilla, she was young, not too young but she still believed in that magical fairytale life, the one she never got to have. Back then, Camilla would countdown to her birthday, crossing the dates off on her calendar, and when the day finally came, she'd wait outside her father's office, waiting to get a second dose of the hugs her mom had given her to wake her up that morning. That feels like so long ago, she no longer believes in magic or the good in life, she's grown so much in the past few months. I liked having her to mature like my first child but I love the wonderful person she's become in the last two months. I don't know if she's chosen to ignore it or has truly forgotten today is her birthday. I had to work extra hard to refrain Ryan and Michael from sending that early birthday present so they are the first to wish her because it's their tradition, no one can be above her brothers according to them
Alpha's Hated Mate Camilla's POV I'm not exactly sure of what I'm accomplishing by coming here or what drove me to come. I should have turned away and left the moment I made eye contact with his mother but no, I stayed. I've been staring at him for over an hour, trying to force feelings that aren't there to begin with. I supposed I'd enjoy seeing him in pain after all the pain that he caused me however, that's not the case right now, instead I'm hurting all over again. It was the main reason why I had Kendall make arrangements for both of us to go to the hospital unseen to which she did exceptionally, no questions asked.From the moment I stepped into this room, glancing over at the bed where he lays, I felt one strong emotion awaken, and not the one I anticipated when I took Lumina up on her offer. I felt sorry for him, I felt the need to help him, I didn't have it in me to either relish in his suffering or watch him in the state he is in. Yet, here I am, screaming on
Alpha's Hated Mate Tiana's POV Everything worked out fine, the one thing we were missing was the birthday girl. Many were shocked to know she really was turning eighteen, to them she seems more mature and I couldn't agree more. Queen Sheryl had called earlier, easing my anxiety when she said she was on her way with Camilla. Hades showed up a few minutes ago, with his girlfriend on his arm, playing the happy couple they are. Why didn't she get pregnant instead of me? I find that unfair but not as much as the fact that she was his plus one to this thing. I stare at him from the corner, a drink in one hand and the other loosely draped around Ashlyn.“Oh my, I think they're pulling up now.” Emily, Camilla's assistant, runs in, hastily gesturing behind her.“Okay, let's get out of hiding.” Tamina claps, grabbing everyone's attention, I sigh, flashing a smile as I walk to the corner of a wall.I lean against the wall, raising my water glass to Arielle who shakes her head.
******I'm sitting in the corner of the room, my gaze glued on the kdrama series on my laptop. A grape milkshake in my hand and the dozen cupcakes(now nine) I somehow managed to keep hidden from Hades when I left Camilla's birthday party sitting on the right side of me. I left Camilla's party the moment she decided to go upstairs and fuck her Head trainer, I didn't tell Hades when I left because I was busy hiding the cupcakes from him but his girlfriend saw me, trying to make conversation with me which I averted, getting a ride with Victoria instead. She was drunk, her driver knows the drill so he brought us both here. When I arrived, I pretended to be asleep, laying umoving until Hades came to check on me when he arrived. Hades checks on me at least three times throughout the night, I take a glance at my watch, I have exactly one more hour before Hades comes to check on me for the second time tonight. That gives me exactly thirty minutes to finish this episode, I stick a chocol
Alpha's Hated Mate Santiago's POVYesterday, I knew something wasn't right, that's why I wanted to go back to the hospital, and thankfully, mom forgot her phone so I had the opportunity to go back. Upon entering Adrian's room, I was shocked, he was sitting up by himself, his assigned doctor giving a thorough exam. My first logical reaction was looking for Doctor Katy, but I was informed she no longer works at the hospital, she was transferred to another hospital and yesterday was her last day. All of this seemed strange to me, but what was more strange was not seeing a single bruise or scar on Adrian, the motherfucker had the same flawless skin he did before beat up. Adrian didn't have any useful information to give about the doctors we left him with. Mom wasn't keen on knowing too much, all that mattered was Adrian was okay. His doctor discharged him five minutes after I walked in, there was no need to keep him under observation. The celebratory mood lasted only
Alpha's Hated Mate Camilla's POVFirst meeting of the day and I'm already feeling sore, and with good reason. I have thrown up three times this morning and I'm over it, I've never had a hangover last this long before. If that was the worst of it, I would be okay with it but no, I'm going into heat in exactly one week. That's something to look forward to I guess.I'm scrolling through my phone, talking to Tiana while Emily makes the closing points of the meeting. I miss Tiana, I didn't get to say goodbye at my birthday party a few days ago and she hasn't been here since. Her pregnancy is getting the best of her, Tee doesn't like to rest but lately she's been sleeping a lot. My newly found brother has been trying to get into contact with me, obviously to rant about me keeping secrets about Tiana from him when he just wants what's best for her and the baby at this point. Screw him, they're not together, he doesn't need to know about her habits and dislikes unless he works to lea
******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 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