My hand grips the doorknob and twists it open, my gaze lands on Camilla, thankfully she's still asleep. Her hair tossed in a mess above her head, the strands longer compared to when she returned weeks ago. My feet tip-toe inside, carefully not to wake her when I grab her phone off the bed next to her. I dial Luna Arielle as I walk to the bathroom, to speak to her without waking Camilla up. Luna Arielle answers on the second ring, “Good morning, my baby.” she jeers.“Hey, it's Belle.”“Oh, Belle baby, how are you?”I grin at the warmth in her voice, “I'm not okay, that's actually the reason I'm calling. Camilla isn't doing okay and I think it would do her some good to see you or her mom today” “Oh, but-” she says, sighing audibly at the sound of her son crying. “I can't come that far, Liam has a cold so he's extra fussy.”“Don't worry, I will bring her to you. She needs the fresh air.”'“Okay baby, see you.” she says, making a kissing sound before the line goes dead.At the exact mom
Arielle's POV When Mirabelle called, I was changing Jacques's diaper, my mother in law was right next to me. I was helping her pack for her trip, Luna Reina and Alpha Enrique travel a lot and since Camilla was the only thing keeping them here for a month or two in between their travels, they have no reason to stay with her gone. Luna Reina is certain Adrian will always treat her daughter like the princess she is and I can't agree more with that fact, I have witnessed first hand how he stares at her when she's oblivious to him seeing her watch him. Camilla always said she wanted a love like mine and Ryan's or like her parents but she shouldn't crave it, the love she and Adrian share is ten times worth wanting compared to ours. Every relationship has its problems, no matter how perfect it might seem to everyone around you. When Ryan and I first started seeing each other it was a whirlwind romance, he swept me off my feet so easily and into my pants so effortlessly. We were rushing ever
Camilla's POVI found out long ago my love story with Adrian is nothing Disney themed. I knew it would be hard but part of me wishes it were easy, that part likes how easy we fall into place when we're past our communication and predicament barriers. I would be lying if I said I haven't thought of throwing Angel off a cliff or bashing her head on the marble white walls of the kitchen turn crimson with her blood. Those aren't good thoughts, I should not be having them, I've shaken them off with ease but the pain of his two-timing still remains unlike my heinous thoughts. Thoughts that belong to the old me, the one buried with Talitha, I'm not her anymore. Talking to Ashanti helped me paint a clearer and better picture compared to what I was thinking, in my mind everything was ruined but it's not, Adrian and I are not broken, we're simply bent and we straighten up once again. It will take a lot of work to get to a steady place but we will move past this rocky island as long as we do i
****Adrian is napping, I've been trying to get him up for a long time now but he won't put out. He bathed and came back to bed, snuggling against me so badly. I slept so peacefully in his arms, nothing seemed to matter at all. Angel didn't exist but now I'm awake, it's time to get back to reality, Angel is alive and she's having Adrian's baby soon. As much as I would like to stay in this room forever, reality awaits, and it's a fucking bitch. Adrian's hand traces its way down my waist until it finds my ass, squeezing it in his hand. I know he's awake now, he is simply acting lazy because just like me, he doesn't plan on acknowledging reality just yet but he can't pretend none of this happened. It's not a coping mechanism, Adrian needs to be a father to that child and sadly, I don't see him ready enough just yet, he would be a trying father but I will push him to be the best for that child.“Adrian, I know you're awake. Stop pretending and wake up Adrian!” I whine.He shifts in his p
Mirabelle's POV I know I shouldn't get involved in Camilla and Adrian's business anymore but everytime my gaze meets Angel, I consider my day ruined. I saw her this morning, flaunting her baby bump in the kitchen to everyone. Not many were pleased with seeing her pregnant because they automatically knew it's Adrian's baby. I reckon more than three people cursed her out, one of them an older woman who said she would suffer more pain than she's causing Camilla. I can't agree more with her, I hope one day Angel gets to feel the same pain she has caused Camilla, multiplied by fifty. It's wrong to wish on someone and my mom has always discouraged me against this behaviour but I have never taken to it, I always want vengeance and karma to prevail. Maybe when Angel has the baby, I'll feel differently about the matter but right now, if she were dying of thirst and I had the last water bottle on earth, I wouldn't so much as piss in her mouth to save her, I would use the water bottle to wate
My heart sinks. Everything I should have felt when I saw Angel bleeding on the floor, I feel it now. The fear, the contrition, it's all washing down on me now that I see Camilla at the top of the staircase. She is stiffened in place, tears streaming down her cheeks and nails digging into her trembling hands as she shakes her head at someone. Once again, I'm following a gaze, her gaze, and it leads me to Adrian. “Oh shit,” someone curses beside me. I spare them a glance, it's Santiago. I gulp, my throat suddenly dry at the thoughts running through my mind right now. Camilla wouldn't push Angel, would she? I put a pin on that thought, trying to clear my mind of all possible scenarios, the major one being Angel losing the baby and in my head, it doesn't sound so bad. Am I a bad person for thinking this? Is my hate for Angel so strong that I would be happy about the possible death of her child, an innocent child, my nephew and what could have been—could be Midnight Saints future Alpha?
Camilla's POVAdrian's words hurt me but when he said he hates me, that was a stab wound no one can fix. I cried in my room for an hour alone. Santiago and Mirabelle wanted to come in but I told them I wanted to be alone for sometime. I don't remember much from the stairs because I almost blacked out and lost my mind with her. Adrian wanted me to go and wear my shoes, that was when I ran into Angel, she was alone. Our conversation started with an innocent hey and the next thing I remember is her throwing jabs at me for not being good enough for Adrian or his seed. I admit, I told her I was going to kill her if she didn't stop harassing me which she didn't but once I planned on executing that threat, I wasn't going to do anything to her, I was simply letting out in outrage.I don't understand why Adrian doesn't believe me or why Angel would risk her life precisely to make me the bad guy. Any person in Adrian's shoes wouldn't believe me but Santiago and Belle believe me, so why doesn't
My hand swipes over my nose and sniffs, “But—where should I go? I chose this pack, this is my pack now.” “Camilla, it was fun while it lasted but I'm sorry. Adrian doesn't want you, he cursed at you but I also don't know where you should go. Ryan will undoubtedly take you back, he loves you so much but I also know he will start a war with us.”I can still feel the blade of his words cutting me deep, he called me embarrassing and worthless. Many people have called me hurtful words, but coming from Adrian, it all stings so bad. “Just what is lacking in me?” I rasp.Michelle sighs, “As your sister, I should say nothing, but if I'm being honest, confidence. You lack a spine. You're a fucking pushover, everyone talks about how weak you are and you know for a fact it bruises Adrian's ego and as if that wasn't enough, Angel put the icing on that cake when she blamed you for the loss of her child.” she shrugs, studying me closely for a reaction. All while she spoke, I was digging my fingern
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