CHAPTER 34ARAMIAH I was surprised to wake up and see someone's hand wrapped all over me.I felt uncomfortable by how hefty the person's hand weighed on my body.A sense of confusion tinged in my mind as I turned gently to find out who had suddenly stepped into my room.My eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of the person's face. I couldn't believe the sight of the person lying on bed with me.My eyes were certainly not deceiving me!“Alpha Malakai?!” I unconsciously yelled out his name, still finding it difficult to understand how he had succeeded to get into my room.Despite the loud voice with which I had called him, he still made no attempt to move his body.Fear engulfed my whole being.I had never seen Malakai in this mood before. He looked really vulnerable and visibly weak.I was drawn between waking him up to find out why he had come to my room, or just leaving him to have a good sleep.I knew certainly that something wasn't right with him. Leaving him in that position would only
CHAPTER 35MALAKAI I rolled my hands quietly as my eyes drooled open. My eyes still felt very weak from the amount of sleep I just had.But something didn't seem right about the bed I was lying on. The whole environment seemed somewhat different.Just when my mind was endlessly troubled about where I was, I turned my gaze backwards only to see Aramiah lying beside me with a duvet covering her body.What the fuck?!I got out of the bed with speed. It instantly dawned on me why I had felt so weak since I woke up.How could I have possibly fallen into Aramiah's trap once again? What was this thing that kept dragging me to her?Why was I always being so vulnerable around her?I felt so weak and helpless as I battled with the endless thoughts flooding my mind.Once again, Aramiah had succeeded in luring me into her charms! Fuck!She surely knows just how to make me look so stupid. This was just the most embarrassing situation I had ever experienced in my whole life. How could I have allo
CHAPTER 36ARAMIAH ‘What trip could he be talking about this time around?’Kai never ceases to amaze me. Now I was even scared to question him on what trip he was about to embark on.He sounded really resolute when he made those statements. I sensed a lot of determination in his voice.“H.. how long is this trip going to last?” I stuttered gently.I couldn't believe I just asked him that. Where the hell did I ever amass so much courage?To crown it all, Malakai didn't waste any time to respond. Although, he still sounded mean as he has always been.He let out a sly smile as he stared at me. “You have nothing to be worried about darling. I will be out for just a day, nothing more.”“Interesting!” I sighed at how swift his reply came. Now I was convinced to an extent that he would definitely pay some attention to what next I had to ask him.I summoned up enough courage to look him in the eyes. “And what exactly is this trip about?”Malakai shot an impatient glare at me.More like it!
CHAPTER ONEARAMIAHAramiah Vernon, the princess without a wolf. Or you could call me what all the others did. Pathetic.Useless. Worthless. You could also call me the child of woe— to add a little bit of spice to the undying ridicule. I wasn't different from a speck of dust, or one out of ten thousand leaves on a tree.Ordinary wasn't quite the word to place me because ordinary could mean good, but all my life? Bad was the only word I'd been nurtured. It hovered over me like the darkest shadows.The sky was heavy with promises of rainfall, and I walked faster, feeling the cool wind on my face.It was the first day of the new month, and I was filled with so much happiness as I walked happily to my Azareth's house— my mate.It had been two full moons since I discovered that Azareth was my fated mate. Not only that, he was the only man who ever made me feel like I mattered. I'd been stuck in the shadows for so many years that finding Azareth was the best thing that happened to me. My g
CHAPTER TWO.ARAMIAH Was it the alcohol? I still couldn't believe it, and I tried so hard to deny the surge that built within me. It was a killing connection, the kind that comes with unapologetic force.A feeling of pure ecstasy and passionate electricity. I breathed through my mouth, unable to contain it. My legs had given up work, and I had no control over my feelings.I knew the person that just came in wasn't Azareth, and his aura was exceedingly different from Azareth's by a ton. This person had the feel of heaven and command mixed in one, a presence that commanded nothing short of respect. My aunt and uncle were immediately intimidated by his presence; while I sat on the cold floor like the failure I felt like—Help. Me.Our pack was second to none, and my uncle wasn't a man to be belittled in command either. His fierceness and cruelty had earned him that position, so the only next person who could have him on his toes was—No way. No freaking way. That name was a myth, and
CHAPTER THREEMALAKAI.It had been a long time since I've had to carry a woman. I mean, one that was still breathing. It wasn't a scene I was familiar with, so I had to train my temper to match the mood. It wasn't every day I got to buy a true blood from her parents. "Let me go!" Her body quaked against mine as I headed to the carriage with her frail body hanging over my shoulders. I could still feel my cheeks tingling from the impact of her drunken pinch, and it still begged the question, was she a broken product? This child wasn't the first, but I did hope she was the last.My wolf consented to it. She had the right body and frame, not to mention— she was my mate. I didn't buy it. Wolf connections were stupid bonds to tie a person's logic. Nothing more, it was as fragile as they come.Though my wolf begged to differ, I hauled her into the carriage and dumped her there. "Please!" Her desperate voice cried out again, expression distorted from useless crying. "I'm…not the one you wa
CHAPTER FOURARAMIAH."Strip," He ordered in a harsh tone, his eyes glued to my dress. "Take off every bit of it."My hand reflectively went around my shoulders, and I tried to step away from him, hitting the hard wall instead. I winced and slid to the floor, unsure what to do next. "W-what?" I asked, stunned, or at least pretending to be. Anything to buy me time. What did he mean by strip? Like, get naked? Me?"Are you deaf, Princess?" Malakai crouched to my level, his elbows resting on his thighs as he leaned a little closer. His hands trailed my chin, down to my neck, and my breathing stifled. "You have nothing to be afraid of."I couldn't understand it, or maybe English wasn't my language anymore, or there was another meaning behind the word he'd just said. I looked up at his hovering figure, and the grin on his face made my skin prickle with bumps.Followed by an electrifying shiver that slid all the way down my back. I even felt it in my legs. Unease built up in the depth of m
CHAPTER FIVE ARAMIAH.I smacked the demon across the face; then he turned the dungeon into my personal misery chamber. It had only been a day since I joined his pack, and I was regretting every breath.My back was still screaming from Damon slamming me to the cold ground over ten hours ago. No one had come near this place since then. It was cramped, barely enough space for a dog, let alone a human. I wriggled, attempting to stretch, my eyes red and itchy from crying.Crying didn't do me any good. Bruised arms and the stench of this enclosure surrounded me, choking me. My eyes were too dry to shed any more tears. I wasn't even sure I was capable of talking anymore. I felt like a pile of trash, the weight on my chest relentless, scratching at me. The dungeon stunk more than I could ever imagine. Every part of my body felt itchy and dry, and somehow the lump in my throat won't disappear.This was way worse than Uncle Francis's dungeon. I felt like I could die if I spent any more time i
CHAPTER 36ARAMIAH ‘What trip could he be talking about this time around?’Kai never ceases to amaze me. Now I was even scared to question him on what trip he was about to embark on.He sounded really resolute when he made those statements. I sensed a lot of determination in his voice.“H.. how long is this trip going to last?” I stuttered gently.I couldn't believe I just asked him that. Where the hell did I ever amass so much courage?To crown it all, Malakai didn't waste any time to respond. Although, he still sounded mean as he has always been.He let out a sly smile as he stared at me. “You have nothing to be worried about darling. I will be out for just a day, nothing more.”“Interesting!” I sighed at how swift his reply came. Now I was convinced to an extent that he would definitely pay some attention to what next I had to ask him.I summoned up enough courage to look him in the eyes. “And what exactly is this trip about?”Malakai shot an impatient glare at me.More like it!
CHAPTER 35MALAKAI I rolled my hands quietly as my eyes drooled open. My eyes still felt very weak from the amount of sleep I just had.But something didn't seem right about the bed I was lying on. The whole environment seemed somewhat different.Just when my mind was endlessly troubled about where I was, I turned my gaze backwards only to see Aramiah lying beside me with a duvet covering her body.What the fuck?!I got out of the bed with speed. It instantly dawned on me why I had felt so weak since I woke up.How could I have possibly fallen into Aramiah's trap once again? What was this thing that kept dragging me to her?Why was I always being so vulnerable around her?I felt so weak and helpless as I battled with the endless thoughts flooding my mind.Once again, Aramiah had succeeded in luring me into her charms! Fuck!She surely knows just how to make me look so stupid. This was just the most embarrassing situation I had ever experienced in my whole life. How could I have allo
CHAPTER 34ARAMIAH I was surprised to wake up and see someone's hand wrapped all over me.I felt uncomfortable by how hefty the person's hand weighed on my body.A sense of confusion tinged in my mind as I turned gently to find out who had suddenly stepped into my room.My eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of the person's face. I couldn't believe the sight of the person lying on bed with me.My eyes were certainly not deceiving me!“Alpha Malakai?!” I unconsciously yelled out his name, still finding it difficult to understand how he had succeeded to get into my room.Despite the loud voice with which I had called him, he still made no attempt to move his body.Fear engulfed my whole being.I had never seen Malakai in this mood before. He looked really vulnerable and visibly weak.I was drawn between waking him up to find out why he had come to my room, or just leaving him to have a good sleep.I knew certainly that something wasn't right with him. Leaving him in that position would only
CHAPTER 33MALAKAI Irene couldn't contain her sudden happiness. Of course I knew exactly how to do what she liked.Her face lit with smiles as she jumped on my body. “I can't wait!” Woah!This was the first time I was seeing her so excited. I could never have believed that she could be so full of life.I accepted her in my warm embrace and stroked her hair gently.I planted a mild kiss on her forehead. “Okay.. okay, you need to go to bed right now. Tomorrow is another hectic day.”I stared into her scarred face and all I could see was genuine happiness sprouting from her looks.All these just because I had made mention of Kalvin! Irene dashed into her room as soon as I said those words. We waved each other goodbye as she took her leave.***The next day fast approached. I was still shocked to discover that it was already morning when I opened my eyes and looked around everywhere.The whole room was now very bright, the sun stealing its way in through the window.I shot a glance at
CHAPTER 32MALAKAI I walked into the room only to meet Aramiah in such an unusual manner. She was standing very close to the wall. She couldn't move, her gaze was just focused on the door.Taking a closer shot at her, I discovered that she was still fully dressed. This was very unusual. She was supposed to be in her usual pajamas or nighttime robes, but that was not the case.“Where are you coming from?” I darted close to her and sniffed her hair into my nose.She was visibly shaken. “I…I… I didn't go anywhere.” She finally muttered, still glued to a spot.I knew to a fault that she was lying to me. Her hair smelt of the wind, to crown it all up, she was fully dressed like she was just returning from an outing.There was certainly no point of her lying to me, but she still chose to.I let out a little smirk while bringing my face close to hers. “Are you really gonna stand there and lie to me? Even when you know that I hate lies passionately?” My voice etched with discernment. I mad
CHAPTER 31ARAMIAH I noticed the sudden expression on Evelyn's face as soon as Malakai was done eating.Her eyes carried on a hint of jealousy. She walked out of the room without saying a word to anyone.Before Malakai could call her back, she had already gone a far distance.I was tempted to ask Malakai some questions concerning Evelyn, but I didn't have enough courage to do so. I just found myself nibbling my nails gently.Malakai let out a little smile. I perceived that he was already in a good mood, hence the only opportunity I had to ask him what I wanted from him.“Who is Evelyn to you? Your maid?” My words sounded muffled up. I wasn't sure if I had done the right thing by questioning him about Evelyn.Just as I expected, he ignored me completely. I felt greatly embarrassed by his silence, at the same time, happy for the fact that he didn't flare up at my question.What was I even thinking? He would probably be wondering why I was suddenly meddling in his affairs.Shortly after
CHAPTER 30ARAMIAH MAKING THE ALPHA'S MEAL.“Everyone in this palace is aware of the fact that Evelyn was supposed to be Malakai's mate and not you.”Mate?!My eyes narrowed in uncertainty. I was still finding it really hard to understand what Zena was saying.How can it be possible that Malakai had another mate asides me? Her words still sounded like a joke to me.No wonder Evelyn was acting all bossy before me. No wonder she had tried to bully me earlier. “How about the Alpha? Does he like her in return?” Zena shot an unbelievable glare at me. She smacked her lips together. “Of course not! You and I know that Alpha Malakai is not so obsessed with ladies. He just wants to have a taste of them all and dump them afterwards.”There was a hint of sincerity in Zena's voice. I soon found myself nodding at her reply. Now I was gradually beginning to understand the whole attributes of Malakai.Hold on a second! Does that mean he also sees me as one of his sex toys who he would end up du
CHAPTER 29ARAMIAH Her eyes burnt with fury as she glared at me complacently. She bit her lower lip in such a seductive manner, leaving Malakai tied to her charming looks.I understood exactly what was going on, but I pretended not to - for the sake of my sanity.I turned my gaze to the other side of the room. Before I knew what was happening, a loud groan spewed from Malakai's lips.“Let me be, woman. I'm certainly not in for all these right now.” Malakai's voice dropped with resolution.Turning my gaze back at them, I discovered that they were no longer in each other's grips. Malakai had obviously disbanded himself from the drama.He let out a loud hiss as he headed to the door. He stopped right in front of the door, turning his gaze at Evelyn. “I wouldn't appreciate it if I still meet you here by the time I return. A room has been prepared for you by the guards, you should do the needful.”He twisted the door handle open and walked out without sparing any more words.Evelyn coul
CHAPTER 28ARAMIAHI could only imagine what my life would look like as soon as Malakai returned.This was one of the awkward moments I never wished to experience. I could sense danger at the whole drama that unfolded. My mind was far gone as I wandered into the world of endless thoughts.My heart thumped with a pause as I heard the door knob twist open. I hurriedly drifted back to where I was sitting.Malakai's face met mine as he walked in. All he did was laugh mysteriously. There was no hint of emotions in his face.He turned to the guards behind him.“Get her out of here. Take her into the manor.”“We will do just that, your highness.” The guards bowed and made their way into the dungeon.I felt an ounce of fresh air as soon as I was brought out of the sickling dungeon.Once again, I felt like I had just been relieved of a heavy burden.The guards held me in either hand. They threw me into the manor and locked the doors firmly.For a split second, I had the opportunity to stretch