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 ONE-HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREEAREOLA'S POV Ignoring Ryan has proven to be the most difficult thing I have ever done, and I can't even lie. I have been for days, but I still chose to ignore him. He told Trina what I told him in confidence and he didn't even feel it was wrong. Thinking of that made me very angry, I don't want to be between him and his sister but when his sister is the bad fucker, I have no choice.“Mummy, where is daddy?” Tasha asked and I just smiled at her. I don't want to tell her that we were in a fight, nor do I want to lie to her.“Mummy is in a fight with Daddy,” I heard Trina’s voice, and that wasn't my daughter. “Why would you enter here without knocking, I thought you had manners,” I snapped at Trina, taking my kids to my side.“It is the princess chamber, and I am a part of this chamber. I don't need your permission to enter it,” she said, rudely. I have had enough of her and at this point, I don't know what to do to her anymore, I don't ha
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWORYAN'S POV Areola had been giving me cold shoulders since the previous day, and it was getting to me. I was so angry that I didn't know what to do. I pleaded for forgiveness but she didn't forgive me. I got out of bed and went for a quick back, I needed to go to my board meeting which was a few hours from now. After bathing, I slipped into my regular suit and went to the meeting, even if I was in no mood for their irritable behavior. Getting to the boardroom, I ignored their greeting and walked to my seat. I was lost in my head and couldn't hear a thing of what they were saying. The fact that Trina and Areola were in each other's hair and I was in the middle of everything made it worse. I have lost both of them, and that is because I have refused to pick a side, and that alone is making me stressed out. Areola had refused me to see any of my kids and not only that, she doesn't give me a reply when I speak to her. Trina isn't any d
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONETRINA’S POV I have already warned Areola to stay out of my business because Olivia is mine. I know Olivia killed our father, I even witnessed it, she thinks she is smart but my other is smarter. Olivia so the sister of Ryan's mother. She ran away when Ryan's mother left after Ryan's mother was reported dead, a few years later she came to take revenge. She had been plotting her revenge before my birth but she was too slow, and my mother was way faster. My mother knew her event step and who she was. Combined powers with, Olivia mostly did things alone, she was afraid of getting caught. She had tried to kill Mother but she was too slow and she may not know but we are way ahead of her. Ryan doesn't have a clue who she is or what she has done and Areola is moving faster than we expected, she is messing everything up.“That can't be possible,” My mother sneered, pouring a cup of coffee for herself. She was as shocked as I was. Areola is sm
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND THIRTYRYAN'S POV I have been thinking about what Areola said, and I couldn't get it out of my head. Olivia is more than just a maid to me and I don't think she would want to kill my father, no matter how much she hated him. I mean, what is her motive? Every murder needs a motive.“Areola is tripping, Olivia can do a lot of things but definitely not murder, that I am certain of. I stood up from bed and walked to the bathroom to take a shower, Areola had gone to take care of the kids while I prepared for my meeting as usual. After a long shower, I slipped into a black suit and took my suitcase which contained nothing in particular, I just liked holding it. Just as I was wearing my shoes, my door barged open and Trina was by the door, looking at me angrily, without saying anything I knew she was angry at me. She had been giving silent treatment for the past two days.“Have you forgiven me?” I asked, even if I knew the answer was negative.“Fuck no,
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINETRINA'S POV I was so angry at Areola, she was stepping on my feet big time, and trying to get between Ryan and me was the height of it all. I know she doesn't trust me but I had done all I could to get back in touch with her but she is still holding onto the little memory she had, back in the building when the Vampires and I spoke, even if she doesn't remember all of it. I hate the fact that she doesn't care what people think of her, so it is difficult to shut her up. Aria was fucking better than this piece of shit, Aria was predictable and I could pin anything in Aria without stress, even manipulate Aria to your test. “You need to calm down, we will think of a plan that would suit our purpose,” Davina said, massaging my shoulders. I shoved her hands away from my shoulder and stood up from the bed in anger. I picked up a cigarette and lit it up, that was the only way I could cook my head.“You didn't even do your job well,” I sneered at
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTRYAN'S POV I dragged Areola into the room in anger. I don't know what her agenda is anymore. The fact that she wanted to come in between my sister and me was alarming and it is a new motive because she hardly does that. Since Areola got back from her kidnap she had been having some odd attitude and I didn't know the reason for a sudden change of attitude.“Don't drag me like that,” Areola sneered, pushing me to the wall. Is she serious right now? She can't even acknowledge the fact that she had caused havoc between Trina and me.“Why did you do what you did?” I asked, angrily and she just shrugged like it was something normal.“I didn't do shit, I just wanted to speak with you, alone,” Areola said rudely, walking to the bed.“What the fuck do you mean by that? Trina isn't our enemy, so why would you want to keep a secret from her, baby be logical,” I said, going to the window. The weather was looking cloudy and I was certain it would rain t
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTRYAN'S POV Immediately, Areola started running in another direction, leaving me on my knees. It was scary as fuck, I didn't know whether I should run with her or stay on the floor with one knee.“Are you not going to run after her?” Trina asked, she had been beside a tree, smiling widely, while I was proposing.“I don't know if she would want that though,” I said, getting on my feet. When I saw that my kids were running after her, I couldn't hold myself anymore.“Hold this for me,” I said to Trina, giving her my box of engagement rings.“What are you….” Before she completed her statement, I started running after Areola. I turned back and Trina was running behind me.“Go back there, I don't know what is on the other part of the garden or what she is chasing it can be harmful,” I yelled at her, as I stopped.“Fuck you, Ryan,” She scoffed, running ahead of me. She wasn't going to listen to me, so I just ran after Areola. Soon I got to where
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIXAREOLA'S POV Soon we arrived at Ryan's mansion and everywhere was decorated, with black and that happened to be my favorite color since I became Areola The servants were looking at me weirdly and I was trying to figure out what was going on.“Did we just get popular, because I don't understand this stares from everyone,” Moxilla said, still as surprised as I was. Sincerely speaking, the stares were getting to scare the fuck out of me but I tried not to show it.“I think Klaus had spread words that I was rude to me and set me up,” I said and Moxulla burst into laughter.“He can't set you up with that bitch, you have more immunity than him, have you forgotten?” Moxilla asked, and I nodded. This world was full of surprises, and right now, the villains have more power than the good people. Natalie is still walking freely like she didn't try to murder me because she has great immunity and they needed food evidence to kill her but when I was acc
CHAPTER ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIXAREOLA'S POV Soon we arrived at Ryan's mansion and everywhere was decorated, with black and that happened to be my favorite color since I became Areola The servants were looking at me weirdly and I was trying to figure out what was going on.“Did we just get popular, because I don't understand this stares from everyone,” Moxilla said, still as surprised as I was. Sincerely speaking, the stares were getting to scare the fuck out of me but I tried not to show it.“I think Klaus had spread words that I was rude to me and set me up,” I said and Moxulla burst into laughter.“He can't set you up with that bitch, you have more immunity than him, have you forgotten?” Moxilla asked, and I nodded. This world was full of surprises, and right now, the villains have more power than the good people. Natalie is still walking freely like she didn't try to murder me because she has great immunity and they needed food evidence to kill her but when I was acc