Rachael's POVHardly spent twenty-four hours in this house and I'm already sick of it, I was so close to getting on the next flight back to where I came from until Molly showed up. Molly always looks her best, even when she doesn't feel it but today, little or no effort was put into her clothing but she still looked great.Molly brought her younger sister Vivian, she's sixteen and a pain in the ass. Vivian has been on her phone the entire time they got here, texting her new boyfriend. I haven't made a comment about it because I understand her, there's something about finding the right one that just makes your heart flutter and stomach sink, but in a good way.It took me three days in my mothers home hometown to find my mate, I wasn't looking for him and he wasn't looking for me either. Our meeting was coincidental but fate, I was at a theatre screening with my cousin Lisa, an aspiring actress and there he was, wearing a microphone that just made him look ten times finer. He was sittin
I nod at her and reach my hand to tickle the toddler in her arms but my hand is slapped away instantly and just like that, she's gone. Turning around, she tosses me the coke bottle, I catch it easily. “Don't scorch the cookies because you're sipping coke.”I chuckle, my hand writh the lid open, I bring the bottle to my lips, sipping it as I look at Molly, who is looking over my shoulder. I too follow her gaze, it lands on Mom and Angel.“Where is the water I asked for?” Mom asks, bouncing Ximena on her hip.“Right here.” Angel responds, her hand gesturing to the stove. Mom veers her gaze to the stove and sighs, I know there and then it's over for Angel. What I don't anticipate is what she says next, “So, you can't even boil water properly you overboiled it.” she berates, her tone filled with unmistakable irritation. I spit the coke out of my mouth and onto Ciara, “Sorry.” I tell her, Ciara watches me with disgust, wiping her face clean of my spit in disgust.“Is there anything you c
Mirabelle's POVHer own pack?I don't know if it's something she's considering truly or simply thinking in the heat of the moment. Either way, I don't know what to say, running a pack is a lot to handle, it's too much responsibility. I don't doubt Camilla wouldn't know what to do, she has more than enough dispositions that allow her to take on the job. She saved hundreds of lives and ended nearly as much, single handedly. These people owe her their lives, and most of them, like Emily, think she should have run Takishini after killing its Alpha.“So,” Camilla began, clearing her throat for effective measure. “I need to pay the Council a visit, where is their bureau? It's someone close to here right? I can't remember where exactly.” I shrug, the words unable to slip past my lips. Camilla let's go of both mine and Emily's hands, both of us relaxing when she does. She catches the action and frowns, focussing ahead of us. “I'll ask him,” she murmurs, referring to Beta.She begins to walk
Beta rises from his seat, standing beside me, at a safe distance. I frown at him, unable to discern the reason behind his motive. “I don't want to get more high rank people's blood on me.” he winks, earning a smile from me.I like him, he's witty and yet serious. If any other man winked at me I would think they just want to fuck me but with Beta, it's purely platonic, he is naturally delightful.“I will go first.” Lacey announces, cracking her neck from side to side as she steps forward. Camilla shrugs, walking up to her in a lazy manner.“I don't want you to go first cougar, I'll take you all at once but I am warning you, you won't like how this ends. I have a thing for death just as much as Lacey had a thing for barely legal teenage boys.” she sneers, disgust evident in her expression. So she does know about him and Adrian and she is not happy about it, she might hate him right now but a bigger part of her loves him, that part she's trying to bury deep down inside her but it kept res
Camilla's POV My stomach hurts, it's as if I was hit by a truck. Lady Lacey has some spunk and the strength to match it. I wanted to kill at least one of them but I couldn't, there's some rules to that playground. It's rare that someone fights the council and wins, they mostly end up getting what they need by not dying in the introductory two minutes of combat. I admit I was a little blood thirsty and tasting my own blood always gets me riled up, so when Tate swung at me, my mouth instantly bleeding, Lyka took over. I remember the first time I found out I had a wolf, I was merely six years old, and again, Tee and Mom were the first ones I talked to. Tee had been exhibiting features and a year after Lyka started taking control of me, she got her wolf. It is unheard of that children get their wolf earlier than twelve years so I took wolfsbane from my brother's medicine cabinet and in large doses too. Lyka disappear but the thirst for blood stayed and I was dragging my parents into my
I roll my eyes, my gaze shifting to him. “What?”“Promise you'll answer my question,” he says softly.“Bro, I don't have to promise you shit.” I contend.“Come on, I helped you rescue your pack members. There must be some code of ethics here,” he counters.I sigh, nodding for him to go ahead. “What am I promising you?”“To tell me why you're this newly birthed demon. I know you weren't always like this because your friend seems too shocked by this. Scared even,” he lets out.Scared? So I was right, she is frightened by me. I shrug towards Beta, “Well, just a few ungrateful people.”“Really?” he urges, his tone giving off a hint of surprise.“I don't want to discuss that ever, if anything, shut up. Let's just get your daughter back.”“Okay Alpha of the Vulnerable, what did you sign on that paper?” he asks, ignoring the point of my entire remark.“I don't have to tell you anything, I'm not your friend.” I sneer.“I don't make friends with pretty women especially not the ones that kill m
“Aunt Brit?” Karla squeaks, her gaze shifting from me to her aunt on the floor. “Don't worry, she'll be fine. I promise, pinky promise she just fell asleep. Must be tired from arguing with your dad.” I tell her, a playful grin appearing on my face and she mirrors it, cute kid.“Was that necessary?” Kingston asks, looking back at his sister in law. “Was that necessary?” I echo, my tone mimicking him. Karla laughs, and I swear she just made my day better than it was. She has a nice laugh, I wonder if she gets it from her dad. No Camilla, hearing him laugh won't light up your day as much as his daughter's laugh did. The Uber driver is still loitering in the same position we left him, I slip into the back seat Kingston on the other end with Karla in his lap who refuses to sit on her own.“Daddy, what's your friend's name?” she asks, her hands playing with her dress.“My friend, which friend is that?”“Her,” she whispers, curling up against his chest to lie low from me.Kingston nudges
Santiago's POV.When I saw Camilla I thought thank God because the search was over but it seems I couldn't be far from wrong. I let Adrian chase her while I finished up on my phone, stalking my mate like an obsessive lunatic. She still has the same boyfriend, her Instagram is filled with pictures of him, more so than her own. It enraged me but sometimes, you have to let things be especially when all memories are lost.It took me a while before I decided to follow them out the hallway and when I did, I couldn't find either of them, until I went outside. That's when I found Adrian, with no sign of Camilla. We've looked for her for awhile, with no success at all.“I think she's gone,” I tell him. “I can't smell her anywhere nearby.” “She must be hiding somewhere, she hasn't gone anywhere.” Adrian lets out, unable to accept the fact that he has lost her once again. That slap I witnessed proved she isn't just mad at him, she is done with him, all adoration she looked at him with has bee
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