Angel's POV They say karma is a bitch and it truly is, I just never thought it would strike me as hard. I don't know who I wronged but I'm surely paying for it every single fucking day. The Fire luna won't let me or anyone else see peace in the pack, she has been setting fire to everything hypothetically speaking of course but still, this old woman doesn't play. I don't understand why she hates me because I have done nothing but get her to like me since I was a kid. She used to like me at one point but now, she can't stand the mere sound of my name. Santiago's mother, Gabriella, ordered that I clean my room and get a therapist. Around here, her orders are just as important as the fire luna's if not more important. That said, I cleaned my room but that was the only order I was heeding. I was never, still won't get a therapist because I see absolutely no need for one. While cleaning out my drawers, I found the pair of shoes Adrian bought for our baby and it kind of made me sad to
When I walk past Liliana's room, she's nowhere to be seen but I do find her, resting her feet on the coffee table with the tv remote in her hand. I drop on the chair next to her, drawing her attention to me. “What's wrong now baby?”“Nothing, I just need a favor.” I tell her, my hand reaching for the cocktail beside her.Lillian straightens, “What kind of favor, what did you screw up now? Ma Ximena and Gabriella will be furious at you.” “Ugh, I didn't screw anything up. But, I'll be going away for a few days.” I tell her, taking a sip of her drink, it hits the right spot.“Again, to where?”“You know where, I heard he's sick so I have to go and make sure he's okay. You know he is stubborn, more so when he's sick.”“Is it serious?”“No, just the flu but you know how he is.” I tell her, a sigh escaping me.“I will be back once he is better or never, I hate it here.” I tell her, declining in my seat.“This is your pack dumb ass, besides you already.–”“Shh, nobody can hear this convers
Alpha's Hated Mate Camilla's POV I've been trying to think of what I would say to my dad when I go home to greet him. I love my father, but seeing him also means reviving the story of Adrian, more so now that Arielle saw me and my big mouth that blurted out to her. It was an impulse reaction, somehow I loathe Adrian and everything there is about him, it all pisses me off and Arielle caught me on a bad day, my head was practically spinning from listening to this one asshole talk about himself all throughout the meeting. I do plan on going home and talking to everyone, perhaps next week but for now, I'm stressed. Everyday, I take a run, in the morning at four and then I take another in the evening at ten. Though today, I went earlier because I have to attend to a party I've invited to. I usually don't take these invites seriously but something about this one has me itching to be there. This particular host didn't address me as the 'phoenix Alpha,' like most people do, they in
Every member has a Necklace or bracelet or ring embodied with a claw holding a rose, dripping with blood. It is the cutest thing ever and there's a crown right under the droplets of blood, I didn't encompass the crown but it's a mistake I took as fate when the jewellers made them. All these items can be worn by all but the necklace, and tattoos are according to rankings. “Pretty sure you must have earned it because my bestie is an ass kicker.” I wink, heading out the door. As I close it, with it, I close my emotions. They are trying to make me weak once again but I won't allow it. I don't like the sharp pain in my chest right now, I don't like that my heart skipped a beat when she said Ryan beat Adrian, he deserved it and so much more. I think a part of him loved me-“No, Camilla. Shut up, stop it, stop.” I tell myself, hitting my head to knock out the insolent thought of him ever loving me, he proved to me I was nothing but a game he played with to add a little entertainment to hi
At the entrance is Sheryl, the woman I unknowing called a whore when I smelled a different scent on Adrian that wasn't my perfume. I was jealous but honestly, her perfume choice smells so much better in comparison to the fruit scented body sprays and mists Mirabelle and I indulge in. As I make my way up to her, I make two conclusions, one, Sheryl is too beautiful for her age, which can't be younger than fifty if I'm correct. And two, blue is her favorite color, she looks gorgeous in it, any shade of blue is stunning on her. I never cared about my looks until he who won't be named but now I do, and I am envious of the good genes the Royals have. Envious of how they seem not to age past the range of twenty to twenty eight years, and some of them live forever. Forever, that must be the saddest experience, they get to see their children and grandchildren die but they can die from chronic illness despite it being rare that they get sick. Nonetheless, I do envy one thing about them: Ro
Mirabelle's POV The auction is yet to begin, Emily is silently watching the Camilla and Kingston dynamic unfold. They've been arguing for a while now, their arguments attracting more than enough attention for my liking. I've chosen to ignore their bickering but now Camilla and Kingston are conflicting not only verbally but physically too. Kingston started it, he poked Camilla's arm and of course, she took to the next level and pinched at him arm, her foot kicking his underneath the table. “Stop it,” I whisper-yell. Both Camilla and Kingston's mumbling turns mute as they give me their sole attention. “Can you two behave like an Alpha,” I say to Camilla, my gaze veering to Kingston. “And her chief trainer and not, some fucking toddlers.” I warn, making both readjust themselves in their seats. I regret my words instantly, perhaps I should have let them argue to their heart's content because now, all I see is the cold look of Alpha Camilla. Adrian really ruined my best friend and
I gasp at her bid, me along with a few others. Camilla will reduce our worth from the one point two billion we've acquired since our month we've operated Silverline to nothing but coins over this vacation home. Nonetheless, I'm not worried, I trust she'll take the net worth of Silveline to billions higher than she spends. Alpha Ryan rises, his gaze falling at our table for the first time, King Cameron, can I have a moment with the lady before we sell our souls for it?” I snort out a laugh, contributing to the laughter filling the room. King Cameron looks at his watch and raises the microphone closer to his mouth. “Of course, let's take a ten minute break, not in the rules but heck on with it.” “Your brother seems to want it,” I say. My gaze drifting to Camilla.In responsesge shrugs, her hand toying with the biding rose. “Too bad, I want it and I will get it, even if I have to sell my soul to the devil.”“Didn't you already do that?” Kingston teases.Camilla rolls her eyes, her
Sheryl's POVCamilla looks nothing like her mother but acts just like her, she has her mother's pretentious mannerisms and I can guarantee they're the reason she's depressed, trying to please everyone can be an extreme sport and Camilla, she is a heavy weight champion in the area.I've been watching her her entire life, from close by or from afar, I've been there, checking in on her every step of the way in case she ever needed a hand but she doesn't, Camilla has always had the ability to pick herself up from the pits of hell, and when Hayden took her hostage, I knew she would rise once again, like the Phoenix she is.In all honesty, I adore this version of her, it's who she is but never accepted. She wanted to be purely good, which she is but sometimes good people do bad things to make the world a better place.I've been watching her tonight, like I have her entire life, never getting close enough to spill the beans. Throughout the auction, she was detached, anticipating the moment w
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