Devontae and I both look at each other, before he looks back at me.“Beautiful, you're in here.” “A baby spilt juice on me, so I came to dry myself.” she murmurs, her gaze shifting between me and him. “Can I talk to Angel please?”“Why?” Devontae snort.“I heard everything, but don't worry I'll be quick.” Camilla smiles.Devontae looks at me and I frown, looking anywhere but the door. I don't care what she said, most of it is the truth, and I don't regret saying it about her. “I will wait,” he tells her.Camilla rolls her eyes, moving closer to him and guiding him to the door. “Go on and ask Arieya to show you her painting, I'll be down in just five minutes.”At her request, he leaves, not a single argument. When the door shuts I'm left with Camilla, both of us staring but saying nothing. She's probably on her high horse now, she knows I'm jealous of her and the life she's living now.“Small world huh,” she grins. “You almost gave my mate a baby, I gave yours one. You fucked my mat
Alpha’s Hated Mate Adrian's POV The past few weeks have been great, Camilla had been avoiding me after we had sex on my birthday, twice. The evening of my birthday she was all over Kingston, rubbing on him and clinging to him, but the moment I caught her alone, she was all over me. We were all drunk, and my dick thought it was a good idea to take Camilla's tease into actual consideration.That was the first and only time I'll ever share Camilla with anyone, it had me so infuriated, I resorted to ranting about it to not only Santiago, but Camilla's aunt as well. I've also had the chance to meet her brother Hades, he isn't a fan of mine, safe to say all her brothers hate me.Nonetheless, Camilla has been sending Arieya over twice a week and this time, she pleaded with me to convince Camilla to let her bring her puppy Rissa. Camilla wasn't open to the idea, she didn't want to make the trip nor did she want to send the puppy but I bribed her somehow, promising to get her someth
Alpha's Hated Mate Camilla's POV I spent the day with Ashanti, Tamina and Liam. Arielle and Ryan had gone out somewhere. Liam kept asking me where his baby was. I had to explain over a hundred times that she'd have loved to see him but she had a play date with someone else.Despite being there, my mind would slip back to Midnight Saints, I know I can trust Adrian with my daughters and Belle is there too but I kept wondering if they were okay, especially Karla, an environment with Angel isn't exact pleasant for her, it makes her uncomfortable, but she likes Midnight Saints, she loves having cousins.Before I left Dark Moon, I helped put Liam to bed before and made sure to steal a dozen cupcakes of Arielle's for the children. Surprisingly, Tee was at Dark Moon too, she was letting her parents meet Arieya's best friend. Although Arieya is now overly occupied with Adrian, I have a feeling Tee's daughter and her are a lifelong relationship, not just because they're cousins.I gr
*****Dinner was great, and eventful, the kids had a lot to say to each other, like they didn't spend all day together. Mirabelle and Rachael asked me to accompany them on a night out at some new club, but I wasn't in the mood so I declined their offer, and stayed back, helping Adrian with the kids. His mom was absolutely relieved to get some time off from Grandma duty, which lasted about only an hour before Arieya and Tyrone went to disturb her.I got all Adrian's nieces and nephews washed up for dinner and in their pajamas with Summer's help. At dinner, Adrian and Arieya were undying lovebirds, feeding each other their dinner. It was cute, and after that, Arieya, Zuri, and Ryker wanted to see Frozen so that's what we settled on. It would seem all the kids live for this cartoon, they know all the lines by heart, I don't see why they don't reenact the movie for us instead of watching it over and over again. “Auntie Mia baby,” Stacey calls out in a whisper.“Hmm?” I turned to her, m
Santiago's POV This morning instead of workouts, I went out for a run along with Adrian, who decided to turn it into an official pack run. Previously, we never did pack runs, they were optional, but then when Adrian returned from Crix's lane, he wanted every chance he could get to be busy and the pack, with the kids was exactly just that.Adrian has had us running fast, at his rate, he seems particularly happy this morning, and I have a feeling it has to do with the fact that Camilla hasn't left since Arieya asked for a sleepover four days ago. Belle left with the kids the next morning, and the next day, Kingston brought Arieya and Karla back. I don't want to tell Adrian this, but I see why Camilla's brothers prefer Kingston to him, I would too if I wasn't aware of just how much he loves her.“Take five,” I halt in my tracks, heeding to the people's complaints. “You can stretch, and we'll go back home.” I announce and they cheer. These are the laziest trainees' I've had to deal with
Alpha's Hated Mate Mirabelle's POV Camilla dragged my lazy ass to a small Alphas party and I wished to leave as quickly as I arrived. I felt someone watching me all night at the party so I decided to go back home. Camilla wasn't there when I left. I heard one man bragging about flirting with the phoenix Alpha through a truth or dare game and there were rumours of Camilla kissing and sticking out her pussy bare to the lustful eyes of the men. I couldn't even defend her because she's acting like a fool now. When I got home it was three am. The pack was awfully noisy because some people brought their mates without knowing that some of them might die tomorrow. Camilla has one rule; to join the pack you must prove your worth and fighting one of the packs strongest is the deal. It could be me or King but most of the time it's Asher because I usually feel pity and cut the person some slack. I checked on my nieces. They were asleep in their beds with the babysitter sleeping on th
Alpha's Hated Mate Camilla's POV Adrian was driving me to Silverline. On our way out we met my cousin. She said Sheryl went to my pack. Adrian came to the royal party and found me in a compromising manner and lashed out. The night ended on a crazy note and we settled fucking the night away and after that I slept so peaceful last night which I hate to admit. “What's on your mind Alpha Camilla?” Adrian asks his toned arms flexing the steering. “Nothing.” I murmur. I feel too good to deny his impact. My worries aren't a part from me but someone special to me. “Come on, share it with me, aren't we friends?” He wouldn't let it go. “Friends don't fuck Adrian, friends don't rearrange my uterus.” “So I did that good.” he asks smiling and I shake my head. “It’s Belle. I'm worried about her because she hasn't met her mate yet.” It's been bothering me for a long time but I kept it hidden but not any longer. She'd be lonely and sooner she'll break in spirit. No one deserv
Alpha's Hated Mate Kingston’s POV Camilla, Belle and I were out of town for some work. I don't know why they insist on having me come along when they've gotten the hang of things. We would be travelling back home today, but our last meeting ended a little later than we had expected so we were going to stay one more day and considering Belle and Camilla hate hotels we found ourselves a rental house, that's where we slept yesterday. As I drove us to the rental house I looked at Mirabelle in the mirror she was scrolling through her phone pissed off.“What's wrong?” I asked, clearing my throat.Camilla nudges at Belle's arm. The young woman had no idea of my question and gaspses looking startled at the brush of body contact. “Huh yes.” she swallowed, tearing her attention from her phone a little while to Camilla and I.“King is asking if you're okay?” Camilla repeats with a light chuckle at Belle's ignorance. “Yes I'm absolutely fine King I'm just tired that's all.” she said
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