After a few minutes of screaming the pack house down, I find Adrian, he's with Santiago outside, they're staring at something at a distance so their backs are turned to me. I suck in a breath, my feet furiously striding to meet them. They turn before I reach them, Santiago studying me “How many fucking times do we all have to lose Camilla because of your insolence?” I lash out, jabbing at Adrian's chest, the action making him glare at me in warning. I ignore the warning, I truly need to know why the hell we have to suffer for his mistakes, everything. When he and Camilla have a misunderstanding, he lashes out at her and says this goddamn bullshit he pretends to regret later and Camilla leaves. He doesn't care that their disagreements always inconvenience us too, some of us truly like Camilla. “Belle, we had a discussion.” Santiago warns, his arms crossing over his chest. “I remember that but nowhere in that conversation did I agree to staying quiet when Adrian kicked Camilla out.
Camilla's POV I wanted a love that would make all the hurt disappear but what I got was different. It took me several heart breaks later to realise I didn't get my wish, nothing about our love has been roses and light. Most people get butterflies when they're in love, well, I never did get butterflies, I got several herds of elephants stomping on me until my air supply was limited. That was what I liked, it made me feel alive, it reminded me I wasn't dead. It felt nice, my brain blocked out every red flag, the biggest being his infatuation with his ex who he claimed never to have loved anywhere nearly as much as he did me. My eyes caught him several times, discreetly watching her with a smile and sometimes, a frown. I told myself he was just seeing what he could have lost a wonderful woman like me to, yes, a wonderful woman because that's how he made me feel but even that was a farfetched lie. When I left Adrian and Michelle, I ran, I didn't want them or anyone to see me crying
My blood runs cold at the sight of him, for a man so handsome he's despicable, one look at him leaves spine chilling effects. Adrian has that effect and so does Ryan but Alpha Hayden, it's cold. Like you know evil when you see it, he is it. His face reminds me of someone who reminds me of something that took away a part of someone I love deeply. “Leaving so soon?” someone asks beside Alpha Hayden, but I don't look at him, my gaze can't seem to move from his, it's stuck, glued onto him with fear. Alpha Hayden grins, his eyes roaming over my body and I swear I feel naked despite all the clothing I'm wearing. “ What do we owe the pleasure? ” My teeth jitter, my mouth unmoving and incapable of letting out the words I want to say. “We're just leaving,” Mirabelle lets out. I nod in response, yes that's that I wanted to say. “Why though, it's not every day that we get a visit from Alpha Adrian's beautiful sister and lovely, truly lovely luna.” “I am not his luna.” I counter, the words
Angel's POVOne.Two.Three, I take a deep breath. I have been counting up to three to breathe because I forgot how to at one point and passed out. That has to be my second favorite aspect of yesterday, I keep reminding myself I may have lost my son with Adrian but I have another cute little boy that needs me breathing. Thinking of what Adrian's and my son could have been like, the things we would do together, how I would raise him with Adrian has me feeling depressed. I only now realise how much of an absent mother I've been to my oldest son, it's unfair that I was prepared to do so much more for another child but this was my second chance at it all, to be a good, loving, focused parent, it was my second chance at motherhood.Adrian left Camilla for me yesterday and I liked that. I know he and I might never be together but I love that she can't have him either. Adrian hasn't been to my room in a while, I know it's been a few hours because I'm staring at the analog clock in the hopes
Mirabelle's POVMy gaze scans the room, my brain still unable to comprehend what my eyes are seeing. Every rumor about Takishini Pack seems like a fairytale compared to what is in front of me. Even with my head pounding, I can still discern all that's not right here. I've had forty-eight hours since we were captured, forty eight hours of contemplating why I didn't drag Camilla out of this territory when I had the chance. Alpha Hayden seems to have a liking for Camilla, he's been in and out of the room just to stare at her and distress her. When I won't get up after being captured, Camilla was across the room, watching me with teary eyes. However, the tears didn't fall, not even when the woman that has been coming here to bring us food slapped her a few times. The only reaction she has given was to me, Alpha Hayden smacked me across the face yesterday because I couldn't keep my smartass remarks to myself. Only then did Camilla make a sound, flashing me an unapologetic look like she ha
Charity rises, her hands dusting her now stained dress as everyone laughs at her clumsy accident. I hear someone say it's worth it to have been locked up four years just so he can see her fall on her face at least twice a day. I don't think she meant that, but I do understand it gives her joy to see her captor in distress. The laughter only dies out when Alpha Hayden walks in, three men are with him as he does his king walk inside the room. “What is going on here?” he howls in a warning tone.Luna Charity frowns, her foot stomping the floor. “They're laughing at me bae.”Bae? Gross, I cringe at the use of that pet name.“Hmm, looks like everyone needs to learn their manners here. Team teach them a lesson,” he says, snapping his fingers. The man beside him rolls his eyes, whispering something to him and he raises his hands, suddenly everyone that had picked up torture weapons drops them, and returns to their guarding posts. “I'll check on lunch.” Luna Charity sneers, walking out.My
“Beg me on your knees.” Camilla whispers softly, Charity's jaw drops, her gaze stuck on Camilla.“Which one should I use?” she giggles, turning to me. When she sees me, her eyes light up. A dark light that sends more chills down my spine. “ Belle, which one do you prefer?” she pouts, watching me with an indistinct reaction.I don't respond, my blood is running cold, I don't recognize Camilla. I can't figure out what is going on with her, I've always known what she was up to but now, I'm lost. She examines both weapons in her hands, “It's the chain right? Yeah?” No words are said, Camilla drops the blade and Kneels to meet Luna Charity, the chain in her hand wrapping around her throat with all Camilla's might.“Hayden!” Luna Charity cries out, distress filling her.“Please stop it... Stop.” Alpha Hayden lets out, snapping his fingers. His guards act quick to help him off the ground and she chuckles. “When I begged you to let my Belle go, you ignored me. So why should I hear your cry A
Santiago's POVSilence has never been this loud, the sound of Camilla and Mirabelle giggling always filled me with some joy. I understand why Mirabelle chose Camilla over Adrian, I too would choose him over anyone, that's the kind of bond we have. However, the bond Camilla and Mirabelle formed is surreal and stronger correlated to what Adrian and I have. Mirabelle's dependency issues have never been addressed and Camilla likes to take care of people, she likes having someone lean on her. I've noticed it while watching them, they have become entirely dependent on each other, the relationship that Camilla craved with Adrian is what she has with Mirabelle. The relationship Mirabelle has sought to possess is exactly what she has with Camilla, it's deeper than what meets the eye, they can't happily exist without each other so it's not surprising to me that Mirabelle sought after Camilla and most likely found her.My connections in Dark Moon have not reported any sight of Camilla or Mirabel
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