CHAPTER ONEARIA’S POV My renewal dress was too plain and white, the initial colour I wanted was pink but Klaus picked white for me. “The Alpha picked a dress that suits you, your Majesty,” My seamstress said, smiling at me. I scoffed at the sound of that, they always found a way to give praise to Klaus, the husband that I was forced to marry after my parents and sister died.“It’s not my taste,” I hissed, and the seamstress shrugged her shoulders, as she continued sewing the dress on my body. I stared at the way the maid sewed my dress, it was the same way my late sister would, the event of that day was fresh in my memory like it happened yesterday. My parents and sister were murdered in my presence, as I hid behind a tree, unable to utter a word. Immediately after the death of my family, my stepmother, Daciana, forced me into marrying Klaus, the most ruthless Alpha in the pack. Klaus is unstoppable, the only person he bends to is the Lycan king, and all the other packs f
CHAPTER TWOARIA’S POV Tears blurred my vision and I tried to push the door wider, but Moxilla stopped me, yelling; “They would kill you, the punishment for adultery is death and Klaus doesn't want to die, he would kill you to silence you forever,” Moxilla is right, if Klaus finds out that I saw him doing this atrocity, he would kill me, to keep me silent. “I am supposed to be the one warming your bed every evening, not her,” Tasha said, smiling at Klaus, as she rode on him. Klaus smiled widely, licking his lips, I have never seen him smile like that.“We would get rid of her soon, she was given to meIn exchange for the debt your mother owed, she is just my commodity,” He said, huskily.My heart dropped hearing that. The hurt tears that fell from my eyes were because of the betrayal I got from Tasha, my step-sister.“You are a strong ass wolf, Aria, you can't cry,” Moxilla yelled, within me, but the tears fell from my eyes, uncontrollably. “I know you married her because
CHAPTER THREEARIA’S POVMy stomach was a bundle of nerves and I could barely breathe as all my resolve from last night leaked out of me. I slept with a freaking stranger after I found out my husband cheated on me, with my step-sister. Everything was messy.What the hell am I doing, dressed beautifully and about to get my first renewal with a man who maltreats me and still has the guts to cheat on me? The thought alone was enough to make me sick.“Aria!” I winced as Tasha’s sickly sweet voice drew closer with the sound of her footsteps. “You are shaking. My goddess, you look so nervous. It’s not your wedding, it's just a renewal ceremony. Try to relax,”She chuckled and shook her head at her private joke.Perhaps a day ago, her little chuckle might have brought a smile to my lips, now all it did was irritate me and make me think about how dangerously close she stood to me.So close, I could wring my arm around her neck and snap it in two seconds.“Jeez,” She let out a breath and
CHAPTER FOURARIA’S POV The hall was spinning around me, and I couldn't get a hold of myself, Sara kept grinning at me, excited about my downfall. My stomach growled and I was embarrassed and fearful.“She committed adultery, and that alone is punishable by death, she doesn't outrank the law,” Tasha yelled, and the pack screamed in agreement. I could hear some of the noble women mocking and calling me a whore. I turned to Klaus and he stared at me disgusted, like he hadn't done the same thing, all the while we were married. “I want a divorce,” I yelled, with the last strength in me and Klaus chuckled at my insensitivity.“That might be the only way to escape death, but I own you, Aria, you can't have a divorce,” He replied to my request, still giving me a deadly stare. Tears clouded my vision, I couldn't tell if it was because I might die or because of the betrayal from Tasha, did she hate me so much that she would want me dead? “See, she is losing her wolf, the moon goddes
CHAPTER FIVEARIA’S POV I opened my eyes and I found myself in a carriage, tied tightly to Ryan, and I almost grimaced. I took my time, to adore this dami-god that was seated beside me, my eyes turned toward him. His tall, athletic frame exuded confidence as he sat beside me. Every muscle was defined beneath his fitted shirt. Dark, hair framed a chiseled face, where deep-set azure eyes sparkled with mischief. A hint of stubble accentuated his strong jawline, adding a rugged edge to his otherwise perfect features. I remembered how he moved with a grace that seemed almost effortless, each stride drawing attention as if he were the only man in the world. The air around us felt charged, a magnetic pull that made hearts race and whispers flutter.“Staring is rude,” He said, clearing his throat, and giving me some side stares. I quickly reverted my gaze to the wide, as my cheeks burned red.“I’m sorry,” I muttered, not daring to look him in the eyes, he is too graceful for
CHAPTER SIXARIA’S POV I walked towards them, gently, and they all looked at me like I was thrash. It was then, it occurred to me that I was wearing, torn and blood-stained dress, with my hair tattered and looking unkempt.“This is my wife, Aria,” Ryan yelled, and everywhere was silent, they didn’t bother to show me some respect. I looked to the ground in shame and Ryan raised my head and whispered into my ears.“Speak” His order sent shivers down my spine and I gulped hard. I looked up at Ryan and he gave me a deadly stare, like if I didn’t speak up, he would take me back to Klaus.“I…I…”“It’s only a weakling that stutters, it’s weird enough that we get a helpless Beta for a Luna, the least you can’t do is speak the fuck up,” Ryan yelled, and everyone gasped. I looked at him, with tears threatening to fall from my eyes, he didn’t return my stare, rather his face became more stern. Everyone was still waiting for me to speak, but I was still in shock that the bastard wh
CHAPTER SEVENARIA’S POV The sounds of water slashing woke me up, and my stomach grumbled. I opened my eyes lazily, to check where the water was coming from and I guess it was coming from the bathroom, Ryan was having his bath. I yawned before jumping out of bed. “THE HELL,” My eyes widened as I saw myself wearing a night dress that didn't belong to me. Last night, I drifted to sleep, wearing my renewal dress, but now I am in a night dress, which means, Ryan undressed me.“That pervert,” I muttered in anger as I stared at the bathroom, wanting to knock it off. But before I could take that action, Ryan came out of the bathroom, with a white towel around his waist. My mouth fell open, and I forgot why you were initially angry at him. I have always imagined what his bare body looks like, since yesterday, and seeing it now made my mouth watery. As he walked into the room, my eyes were immediately drawn to him and it felt like we were in slow-motion. There he stood, w
CHAPTER EIGHT RYAN’S POV I entered the board room, and all the board members were staring at me with questions in their eyes. I felt a thrill of emotions, but I wouldn't break down, especially not in front of my uncle, Greenwood. My father just died and taking over has been taking a huge turn on me, the pressure is too much and the only thing I want to do is find my father’s killer. As I strolled to the high chair, the board members stood to their feet and bowed to me as I passed. “Sit,” I ordered, making myself comfortable in my well-decorated high chair.“Read the pack’s issue,” I said to my right-hand man, Salmon, who stood up to his feet to read the issue.“We are not here for the Pack’s issue, your Majesty,” Greenwood chimed in, interrupting Salmon. I cleared my throat and gave him a deadly stare, which discomposed him for a moment.“You don't speak, without being spoken to,” I said, in a low, authoritative, and deadly voice. The fear in his eyes was evident and it
CHAPTER FIFTY-SIXAREOLA’S POV The ride was a long one, and I could the palace of the Lycan king was still fucking car. We were passing through the woods and my kids were staring at everything with awe, making me remember the day my parents died. We were all going for an occasion because my father was among the most respected noblemen, even if he wasn't a board member. He was invited to dine with the late Lycan king and that was the first time my sister and I were living in our mansion.“Daddy is beautiful,” I recalled my sister's voice, beaming at my father, who was beaming as well, unsure of what would happen next. My sister was already betrothed to the Lycan king’s nephew and we had always dreamt of how he would look, it painted me like she never got to see his face.“Mummy it's awesome, daddy would have loved to be here,” Trina yelled excitedly, using her eyes to explore every tree we passed.“Daddy went to the afterlife baby, he is seeing us right now,” I said, holding
CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVERYAN’S POV Natalie and I had been engaged for four years and everyone was waiting for our wedding. The respect I have for Natalie has begun to deteriorate, as I began to find horrible traits about her.“Are you sure Natalie ordered some men to attack Trinity pack in my name?”I asked, even if I was as confused as her. Natalie is capable of a lot of shit, I almost had her thrown into the dungeon when she tried to kill Trina for being gay, but we share the same immunity, because she is my wife-to-be. I have also tried to call off our engagement, but still, that is impossible. Engagement is a big deal in my world and can't be revoked till after marriage, and the marriage ought to last a year, before divorce. “Yes, she killed all the men that went with her, She killed my brother,” One of the guards said, with tears in his eyes. I threw a fist at the wall angrily, why the fuck didn't I see this trait in her, I didn't only make her Alpha, I also engaged her.
CHAPTER FIFTY-FOURAREOLA’S POV I spent the last two days packing my things, I'm leaving Trinity packed. “This is a stupid idea, you can win revenge on a Lycan king, who you still love,” Moxilla argued, as I packed my remaining clothes and got ready for my journey, she had been trying to stop me, to a dead end.“He can't go away with hurting people I love, Moxilla, you might have done that to Aria but he won't do that to Areola,” I snapped at her, setting my bows and arrows. Revenge has been running in my blood since Leo died and I had to go with my instinct even if Moxilla is right sometimes. “Mummy, where is Daddy,” Tasha called, I turned to look at her and all I could see was Ryan. I have no idea why she looked so much like him but it got me angry, I even had to dye her hair blonde like her sister but she still looked like Ryan.“You are the cause of him being missing,” I snapped at her, pouring my anger on her for no reason. “Areola, don't frighten the child,” Moxilla g
CHAPTER FIFTY-THREEAREOLA’S POV I stared at Leo’s body, finding it hard to believe he was no more.“Areola, are you okay?” I heard Donna’s voice, I raised my head to see her and Nicole running in my direction.“What are you doing here?” I asked, gulping hard, they would blame me for Leo’s death and I was ready for it. I waited for Donna to rain abuse on me but rather she hugged me tightly.“I didn’t kill him,” I whispered to her ears, trying to hold my tears back, my crew had never seen me cry, and I wasn’t planning to cry now.“I know, we saw Alpha Natalie and how Leo died, I’m sorry,” Nicole consoled me, patting my back. That was it, the tears fell from my eyes without control, and I wept on Donna’s shoulder.“It is okay to cry, just so you know,” She whispered to my hair, as I soaked her shoulders with tears. “He wasn't happy with me before he died, I know I'm the cause of his death,” I sobbed, feeling a different weight of guilt on my shoulders. It made me remember the
CHAPTER FIFTY-TWOAREOLA’S POV I was still holding Leo’s lifeless body when some armed men came towards me in their house.“He is not an animal,” they scoffed, jumping on their horses. I don’t know if I should be angry at them for thinking he was an animal for them laughing about it.“You killed him,” I growled, getting angry. I was already losing to my wolf, when one came closer to me, and whispered to my ear.“If you say another word, we would make you our whore,” He said, licking my ear. They all laughed at his stupid comment and if it was Aria she would have broken down in tears but luckily, this was Areola Ross.“Don’t get me angry,” I warned, forming a fist in my hand, if the last thing I did was make meat out of these wolves, I would be glad. “She has some nerves doesn’t she,” He scoffed, flipping my hair to the other side. I dropped Leo’s body carefully to the ground and stood on my feet, with my eyes burning red.I counted the men, there were eight of them, and lucki
CHAPTER FIFTY-ONEAREOLA’S POV It had been two days since I told Leo that I didn't love him and he hadn't been to the house since. I regret my actions, but I don't blame myself for being sincere to him, it is better he knew the truth of my feelings. “What are you going to do, Areola?” Nicole asked, sitting at the edge of the bed. I didn't have a choice but to call Nicole and Donna. I told them everything about the marriage and they didn't seem pleased with what I did.“I don't know, he isn't…”“Of course you won't, Areola, all these past years to have spent you, you thought about yourself alone but Leo never left your side, and now you throw him out there to dry,” Donna said rudely, glaring at me She isn't telling the truth, I have always put the pack’s needs before mine as long as I can remember.“If you did, you would have left Nicole and Leo's love to blossom but no, you kept him to yourself and just threw him under the bus,” Donna snapped at me. I get that she took Leo a
CHAPTER FIFTYAREOLA’S POV I was dumbfounded, the fact that I promised to be Leo’s wife was still shocking.“It is shocking because you are still in love with Ryan,” Moxilla snapped. “Why didn't you stop me?” I asked Moxilla, pacing around the room Leo and I shared. The sex with Leo was awesome although it wasn't better than Ryan’s or Elisha, it was something I looked forward to. With a deep breath, I sat on my bed, deep in thought.“I tried to stop you, but when your damn mind is made up you don't look back,” She scoffed, not feeling a bit of pressure. “This affects you and me Moxilla, if I marry him, we will be tied down to a man again,” I panicked, throwing my head back. I don't want to live a life in the shadows of a man again, and even though Leo seemed different he is still a man. “The four years spent with Leo had been the best Areola, he didn't behave as if he owns you and even if I was against you getting married to him forever, I don't think its a bad idea,” Sh
CHAPTER FORTY-NINEAREOLA’S POV Four years passed without me noticing, and today, Trina and Tasha turn four. Leo and I have been trying to throw an elaborate party for our girls and celebrate the fact that our marriage will soon be over. I felt heavy in my heart, the thought of divorcing Leo was depressing, he had been nothing but supporting me, I may not love him but I respect his strength. “It's time to wake up, Areola, Today is our kid's birthday,” Leo yawned, sitting up on the bed, without a shirt. Leo and I live alone now, a lot has happened with the crew, Donna and Nicole are married, Jeffrey is dead, Trust fled from the pack to find his own life and the rest of the crew just broke up, I barely noticed they were gone. Luckily, they left the house for Leo and me and we made good use of it. We built a room for our girls and ourselves so we don't have to sleep in the living room.“I am awake,” I scoffed, rolling to Leo’s chest, Starling him. Leo had never had sex with
CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHTRYAN’S POV I didn't wait for Everess to finish what she was saying when I walked out of the pool. Knowing more about Aria would make me drawn to my past, although I reasoned what she said. What if Aria was pregnant with my child? I remember talking about pregnancy with her and she jerked, was Everess right? Was Aria alive? “Ryan,” I heard Natalie’s voice, I turned immediately to see her sitting in the corner. “Nat?” I called, walking towards her. It was obvious that Natalie had been crying, her makeup had washed away, giving her a dark spot, underneath her eyes.“What the hell happened?” I asked, sitting close to her, I felt her pain, and anyone who made her cry, I was more than ready to rip his throat off and I meant it.“I am sorry for making you look stupid,” She apologized, holding my hand. For a moment, I felt stupid for thinking that she wanted to pay me back for declining her proposal.“Why did you do it?” I asked, trying to act sensible, eve