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
Camilla follows my gaze, her face furrowing with confusion when she sees her father at the table, with his sister Trisha on the left side of him. Her mouth opens like she wants to say something but can't quite choose the words to let out.Enrique shrugs in his seat, “Can't blame me, just look at that face.” he grins, gazing at her lovingly. “She enslaves her brothers and I with her warm hugs and clean slate academic record.” “What the heck is going on here?” Camilla slurs, finally picking her jaw off the floor.“Come sit over here Princess,” Enrique retorts. I'm expecting her to be stubborn about it but nope, she spaces me one distracted glance before walking to where he is, filling the empty seat next to him. Her hand instantly entwining with his, the bond they share evidently unbreakable. “It's good you're here, it's about time. It took so long to persuade your father to let you know of your roots.” Trisha says, sparking an unusual reaction from Camilla.“What roots? I'm not a tre
Camilla's POV To say last night was overwhelming for me would be an understatement, it made my head spin. One thing was good though, those ginger biscuits, I've thought about them more so than any event last night. They're delicious, I loved how they simply melted on my tongue, until today that is, when I emptied them all in the toilet bowl this morning. It wasn't the first time, which is why I assume that my stomach has grown weak from the lack of adequate food it has been getting over the past few weeks.Lately, it's as if my life changes everyday and I hate it. If one more thing comes up, I'm going to lose my mind. Today, not even my morning run was unsuccessful, too much of the chocolate I consumed last night went out of my body so bad that I puked twice on my run. However, not even puking my lungs out stopped me, I completed my run, had Kendall, my assistant cancel all my meetings for today and got ready to go to Dark Moon, to face the music, or rather dance to the tune I
Ryan is at his desk when I enter, not knocking because he hates it when I knock. The multitude of paperwork on her desk makes me remember my desk back to Silverline, I never knew how hard it is to get through them until I was in his exact shoes. “Hey,” I greet. Ryan looks up from the file in his hand, his gaze doing a quick scan of injuries on me like he does everytime I see him, it makes me smile. “First thing in the morning, huh?” he asks, fading my smile to nothing. “I shockingly have a lot of work to catch up on because I neglected it to look for my missing sister who you won't believe this,” he pauses. A laugh escaping him, “Was not missing to begin with,” he says, his hands making a brain explosion gesture before turning his gaze back to his file. “Now, please don't disturb me.” “Ryan please,” I let out, my tone pathetic with the attempt to sound more sorry than I am about the entire situation. “I'm sorry I didn't mean to be late, I simply dropped Karla off at school an
Amaya's POV Thereupon meeting Camilla, all suspicion I've had about Arieya's daughter was confirmed. I don't understand how easily Sheryl, Trisha and Enrique convinced us she didn't exist but I also understand the reason for their actions. I won't lie, I expected her to look like my sister, even just a little bit but nope, she's a Burton through and through in appearance. However, it was equally clear she was Arieya's spitting image, despite not looking much like her mother, she definitely has the same habits as her. My sister Sheryl rules well but, I have a feeling this girl might be her new weakness. Since six days ago, when we first met her, all Sheryl had been going on and on about is Camilla. Camilla did this, did that, it's like she's a new parent, praising everything her toddler does. I understand the excitement of having Arieya's daughter around but she's over doing it, she calls the girl about three times everyday, when she doesn't pick her call, Sheryl is ready
Camilla's POV Kingston and I had training earlier, with Karla watching on the sidelines, it was an absolute work out. I've been acting lazy all morning because I'm hungover from last night's wine testing with Clarissa. She's been trying to get me to partner with her in her winery and yesterday, I finally agreed and I don't know whose idea it was to celebrate with a class of each of the twelve flavors that she supplies but it's gotten me stupid drunk. Word around here is I kissed Kingston, and Mirabelle won't let me live it down. Kingston doesn't seem to mind, it's Belle that keeps spreading the news around to me, myself and I. Her excitement over the issue is unmatched, she'll get me attentive kthover different matters but still end up telling me about how I begged Kingston to kiss me goodnight last night. I admit, it wasn't my finest moment, but I don't regret it, except the begging I'm told I did, that seems embarrassing on my part as Alpha as well as a woman in general. K
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