“If that's all, then we can call it.” Camilla tells them, looking up from her watch, her gaze resting on a board member. Yes, so much more stable than it would be to stay on Adrian. Adrian snorts, earning my attention as well as everyone else at the table. “You're calling the shots in my pack, isn't that crossing the line as you described it?” he asks, his gaze settled on Camilla, his posture unmoving from the beginning of the meeting. “Oh, now he decides to speak?” I sarcastically ask, matching his tone of inquiry. Camilla looks at Adrian, shrugging one shoulder, “I was just helping you out.” she tells him, “You've seemed a tad bit tongue tied for the past two hours.”Santiago smiles but quickly hides it once Adrian nudges him swiftly, so swift, I almost miss the action.“We can call it a day,” mom announces.Everyone gets up, expressing their regards and their joy in working with us, as if we said they can run our pack with us. The thought nearly makes me laugh but I keep m
Alpha Hated Mate Kingston's POV Being back in Silverline has been great, I don't have to keep running back and forth with my responsibilities, at least I can take care of them all from here. Everything happening seems to be on speed mode of some game that I don't know how to play, except one, stimulating Camilla. It's six in the morning, Camilla and I have been training for nearly two hours now, it's for the upcoming games that get hosted annually. Several Packs compete in some stupid championship game for fun, but trust me there's blood shed, it's an opportunity to hurt your enemy without getting in trouble for it.Camilla wants to participate and she isn't liked by everyone, she is the most envied female Alpha right now so everyone will try their luck on her strength. During our training session, I've beaten her over three times in the last hour, and she is frustrated now, sitting on the ground with a pout on her face, mumbling words that tear her down. I'm tempt
Alpha's Hated Mate Annalise's POV Do You know that feeling when you want to be anywhere else but you're stuck in one place? If you don't, lucky you but if you do, same twin. I know that feeling a little too well, that's my situation right now. I'd rather be anywhere in the world than here, I'd rather die than be my parents' little puppet. As soon as I was done with college, they were ready to pick me up. My parents could barely wait for graduation, they waited for me during my last paper, foreign to my knowledge. I came home the next day, drunk and thoroughly fucked, only to be met by my parents sitting in my apartment. I told them I'd come home right after I was done with Graduation, and they left but didn't trust me. So they came and picked me up on graduation day, with Beta, who convinced them to let me stay the night celebrating with their friends.It's like they're ready to just give me away to Santiago on a silver platter, my mother has even asked me to thro
Alpha's Hated Mate Camilla's POV Chaos.When Kingston convinced me to come here, I told him it would rain chaos, and this is only the beginning. Kingston and I talk about how I'm not going to fight in front of Arieya and Karla when his phone rings, cutting our conversation short. He tells me he has to leave but will be back to accompany me to Adrian's club party tonight and then, he leaves. Arieya isn't too happy about him leaving without her and I can't blame her, I wish he took me with him too. To cheer her up, we look for Karla, the first place we look in the kitchen, seeing as she was with Belle when I went to see King.Surely, I found Belle, but no Karla. “You're here, but where's my Karlita? I already promised King I won't kill anyone so please help me out.”Mirabelle laughs, leaning forward on the counter. “Don't worry, she's with Rachael, and why is the little princess sad?”“This little monkey,” I mumble, tickling Arieya. “King had an emergency and wanted to
“Oh, Santiago is the sweetest person you will ever come across. I'm sure no one will love you like him, and girl, if I had a chance to choose my mate? Of course, I would prefer Santiago.”“Same,” Belle nods. “I pray for his qualities, in a different body, everyday.”“I'm not making him suffer, he should just let things be. I have a boyfriend, and I'm sure he has his concubines.” she shrugs.“Oh, if you don't want him, can I have him?” I tease, putting my best casual face on for her.“Camilla,” Adrian calls from the threshold, a dry shirt on his body now. “A word?”I get up, not bothering to correct him and I follow him to one of the rooms downstairs. He opens the door and signals me in, to which I snort.“I won't bite Alpha,” he grins.I walk in, knowing if I dispute, he get an inkling of what he's making me feel. “What is that word you want to have with me Alpha Adrian?”“I want to talk to you about that guy, a few minutes ago. I don't like him”“King?” I frown. “Well, I love him and
“There you are, I've been...” She pauses, looking at Adrian leaning by the door frame.“It's not what you're thinking.” I defend, and proceed to take Arieya from her, kissing her little cheek. “Mio amor, what's wrong?” I ask her, my hand wiping her tears.“I think someone needs a nap, she beat Karla's new friends.” Mirabelle tells me.“I wonder where she gets it from, I'm not a bully and King..” I trail off, remembering Adrian is behind me“Daddy,” Arieya cries. “Shit,” I grit through my teeth. “Why the fuck did I...” I halt, hearing a disapproving growl behind me. “And now?”“Can you not curse in front of the baby?” he raises an eyebrow.“The fuck? Since when do you tell me what to fucking say in front of my daughter?”“Here we go,” Mirabelle sighs.“No, because whose vagina was ripped while pushing this baby out? Mine right? Yeah, so don't tell me what to say or not in front of her I'll say whatever the fuck I want.” I tell him, turning to Belle. “Help me lay her to sleep won't yo
“The bathrooms down here aren't working, you can see the one upstairs. First door on your left.”“Thank you,” I grin, proceeding to rush upstairs.While I'm up here, I quickly check on Arieya who is sound asleep in her cousin's bed, then I go to the bathroom. Hastily shutting the door and tugging my shorts down so I can pee. I held my pee for so long, it feels good to pee, so good I half moan, and half sigh in relief. Only when I look straight ahead do I see Adrian, watching me by the sink. I'm so startled, my hands rush to cover my vagina, despite me still sitting down on the toilet seat.“Don't bother,” Adrian smiles. “I've seen it all before, and my mind has a clear image.”I really had my eyes, pulling my panties and shorts up. “What the fuck are you doing in here?”“Self care, and I should ask you that question since you found me here.”“Oh,” I frown. “I didn't think anyone was in here,” I pause, proceeding to wash my hands.Self care? I pounder, when the thought finally clicks
Alpha's Hated Mate Angel's POV Karma, it isn't real. But let me tell you what's actually real, the goddamn fucking bad luck I've had in this life. A few years ago, I made a mistake, I left my family to be free, I didn't know what that was about but I never did feel free, I pretended to. I tried to create the family I broke with Adrian, he was my therapy, the only thing that made me feel good, alive. I would never in a million years guess that one day, when I called, my mate was involved with a woman I utterly disliked, but it happened, and what's worse? Well, my child calls her mommy. I wasn't in my right mind when I left him, it took me three years to realize I was suffering from PTSD, by then it was too late. I tried to be involved in the life of my child but my sister would never let me get more than a hello phone call, and her father? He wanted nothing to do with me.Everything went downhill but I always counted on the phone call when I got to hear my child s
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