ARIANNA "Yes, I did. What would you do about it? What can you do about it?" Sergio walked up o him with a strange light in his eyes."Sergio." I called out again and he turned to smile at me."Did you hear what he said, Princess? He said I'm illegitimate." The other Luna's hurdles together while the other Alpha's talked in low tones on how to stop the both of them from escalating this any further.I think they knew what Sergio's rage looked like."Luna's, leave." One of the Alphas instructed and though it was against what I wanted to do in that point in time, it was also customary not to disrespect an Alpha so I moved to the Luna's quarters with the other of the Luna's.When we got to the room, everyone was quiet to their own thoughts as we wondered what would be going on outside between the men."What do you guys think is going on between them right now?" I guess Amelia couldn't hold in her curiosity any longer so she just decided to let it out loud and some of them sighed."As much
ARIANNA "The Night-Shades, they're just allies." He answered and I nodded simply. This whole Alpha and Luna thing was just very complicated, I could never fully understand it."We're leaving today by the way." He suddenly announced and I don't know why I was expecting that."The hurdle isn't over. Can we do that?" I asked. I honestly wanted to go back home too. This pack was absolutely not it."Yes, we can. I hate the way Logan looks at you so that's enough reason for me to want us to leave." He sulked and I smiled sheepishly.We got back to the pack in few minutes and we splitted because he wanted me to pick my things up and then prepare my daughter, Athena.Few minutes later, the Luna's were saying their farewells as we exchanged hugs and promised to see each other sometimes in a better situation."This isn't over." Logan seethed as I and Sergio intertwined hands and we're about leaving when I suddenly remembered something."Oh for fucks sake, I don't want it to be. I want to be th
ARIANNA "I don't get it, I actually don't get it. Were you lying to me when you said that they were allies? Because I'm quite sure that allies do not try to stake an arrow through their allies heart." I was freaking out as I paced round the room while Sergio just stood at a corner and stared at me saying absolutely nothing."Princess, calm down." He mouthed and I stared at him sharply while he towered over me."Don't tell me to calm down. If your beta hadn't come in the time he did, I'm not sure what would have happened." What would have happened is that he would have probably died because there was no way I would have been able to burn him and watch him seethe in pain.Due to the reinforcements that his beta had brought, I honestly do not want to consider what would have went wrong."Arianna, from now on I don't want you to leave your wing. Athena would be under your care also." He finally said and began walking out of the room and I chased after him, catching him by the hem of his
ARIANNA I don't know if it's just me or the way Sergio just warded me off and made Elena look like the winner was so disrespectful. But then, he looked so worried and stressed and I just have to conclude that, that's what was wrong with him. I'll have to talk to him later about it. "Luna, maybe you can use the opportunity to perfect your training and complete your Luna rites." My maid was arranging my hair after I hot back to my room and I squinted my eyes, staring at myself in the mirror. That was a good point. Sergio did say I should remain in my wing, he didn't say I couldn't train. I might not be skilled to fight in my wolf's form or even be able to transform at all but I wasn't one to sit still and just be pretty at all time. That was so not me. "Your'e right. Get me trainer." I ordered and as she headed out, I immediately changed into more appropriate fighting wears. "Luna, you know you don't have to speed up your training right? You can just let everything take th
ARIANNA"Princess, I just want to talk to you for just few minutes." His voice was incredibly close and low like he was whispering into my very ears and I knew that he was leaning on the door."You can come back in an hour or in a few hours considering that I'll have to continue with my next phase of training few hours." I said from the other side of the door and I heard nothing for a few seconds."Step away." He ordered with a hoarse voice and Anna stepped outside while he came in and bolted the door, leaning on the door he looked at me and I walked towards the window."Arianna."I was going to rest before but right now, I'm definitely going back to training. He would have to do better than coming to my room to apologize if he wants to get my attention."Since you're here, you can tell the maids to bolt the door on your way out." I kept on a poker faced expression as I wore my training wears and walked towards the door."Excuse me, I'm almost late for my training." He chuckled starin
ARIANNA "Elena, for the goddesses sake; sit back down." Sergio grunted from on top of his throne where he was seated when i suddenly felt a presence in my head."We can fight her." I heard something or someone say inside of my head and when the realization hit , I nearly screamed but had to contain myself."Seriously? Oh damn! You choose the right time to wake up from your dormant circle." I applauded my wolf while my hand remained on the hilt of my sword."Isn't it rather to bad that you won't be fighting in your wolf form? I know anyways that you can take down this girlie. She's a gamma, you're a Luna; you both aren't of the same status." In the grand scheme of encouragement, that's the best that I had heard so far.She was a gamma, I am a Luna. We indeed are not the same."Alpha. She needs someone she's familiar with that would at least go easy on her if she's going to have a shot at winning this." She said it trying to sound more pitiful but I know that was more of sarcasm from h
SERGIO "Arianna, there's not much about the war that you need to know. Everything is under control." I stated but with the way she was staring at me, I know she didn't believe me one bit."Sergio, you know that you're lying to me. It's evident in the way you're staring at me. It's evident in the way your eyebrows just twitched. Why can't you trust me and tell me. I'm your Luna for goodness sake." Arianna yelled and I just bit my lips while staring at her rant.She was right about one thing though, she was my Luna of course but that didn't mean that I would be able to tell her everything that was going on in the pack. Especially when she couldn't be of much help."Arianna, I mean it. Everything is under control." I repeated trying to sound convincing enough at least to my ears."Lying to me twice doesn't justify it as the truth. Is it that bad that you can't tell me? Seriously?" She sighed and stood up and though I felt bad for not telling her, I just could not."Arianna, can we just
Chapter 14 SERGIO "From what I've gathered so far, he's garnering help from some of the neighbouring packs. Since the Alpha hurdle didn't turn out well, he isn't getting much help." Dante expressed and I nodded. I thought as much. "Keep tabs on it, I'll decide what to do about them soon enough." I said and placed my hands on my head while reclining on my seat. "Sure I will but I do have a question, Alpha." Dante stated and I raised a brow in a questioning manner indicating that he could go on with he wanted to say. "The war from the Night Shades, do you know any reason why they would start a war with us? The truce has held up together for so long to be severed for no reason. It's almost like something spiked them." Dante stated and if I even said that I hadn't thought about it, then I was lying. I was still trying to figure out why they would start a war but every dot I tried to connect was just falling apart. "I don't know why but I'll find out." I assured and I saw his jaw tig
MARCIA My whole body was jittering as I turned to stare at Alpha Sergio and my stupid step sister, I should have known she had something up her sleeves when she wouldn't let me leave. Gosh!!!! How do I evade this? “I don't know what you're talking about, Alpha.” I lied as my face itched yet again and I had to scratch it. It was after Arianna had called me out if I was itching that I had realized that the potion was wearing off. I needed to go take some more so that my identity would be properly masked else I'm fucked. “I'm sure that would be your answer. But you said you're an experienced maid so you should know the punishment given to those who impersonate.” Sergio stated and I swallowed hard staring at my reflection in the mirror from the opposite direction and I let out a silent gasp. My face was covered in red blotches and sook enough, this skin, this disguise would begin to wear off. I should have taken a more potent potion from that seer. “Why's your face covered in blot
ARIANNA “I'll take this back to my quarters now, ma'am, you can go ahead to have your drink.” She persuaded me and was about to walk out the door when I called out to her. “Marcia?” I called and she turned around. “Can you drop the food tray? I think I might as well eat it if I'm having a drink.” I suggested and a bright smile shone on her face. “That's perfect, Luna.” She stated, retracting her steps. This is one of the reasons I know there's something fishy about her. If it were other maids you had just given a royal meal to — something they never had — and then suddenly asked for it back, there had to be a hint of sadness. She seemed joyful giving it back which wasn't logical. “I already gave it to you though, aren't you mad?” She shook her head slightly in negativity as she dropped the tray on the top of my mini table. “I'm a little disappointed though. I just missed my chance of having one grand meal but it's fine, you should eat.” She smiled as I picked up the little
ARIANNA“I know you'll be inquisitive why I'm telling you this.” I stretched my hands as I smiled at her, “I don't know as well, perhaps because I like you so much.”“You're my favourite maid, you know that right?” She nodded her head frantically and I yawned, using my hands to cover my mouth up and then chuckled.“I'm honored, Luna.” “Don't break my trust. Now tell me, why were you here really?” I asked and she heaved a sigh.“I came to read. I know it's a royal library and off limits for maids but I stumbled upon it and it had all these wonderful and lovely books and I couldn't resist the temptation.” I slapped her hands playfully and dragged her in.“You should have said that from the beginning. You can come in and read.” Her eyes lit up as she raised her eyes to meet mine.“Really?” She scurried in and immediately grabbed a book, slumping into one of the chairs.“Thanks so much, luna.” She flipped the pages, looking so intrigued and I clenched my teeth, staring at her for a few m
ARIANNA“Good riddance, I have always wanted that lady Elena to be banished.” Those were the murmurs that filled my ears as Elena was escorted by some guards to the boundary while I went back to my room to lay down.The past few days have been quite chaotic and all I needed was just a little bit of silence and peace.Everything was happening too fast and my daughter hadn't been found yet.Anytime I remembered that, my heart seemed to fall into the deepest part of my belly.The urge to ask Sergio when he was going to find her was overwhelming but I couldn't bring myself to do it.He was doing a lot already and reminding him that his daughter was still yet to be found would only mean adding salt to the injury that was already hurting.I honestly doubt that he doesn't even remember it. It must be on his mind every single moment and I knew it.How sunken and pale he looked, the eye bags that showed he was barely sleeping, everything was proof that he hadn't given up hope yet.“Ma'am, I he
ARIANNA“Don't humor me. You know what I'm talking about.” I rolled my eyes as he instinctively locked eyes with Mia for a brief second before clearing his throat dramatically.“Ummmm…I…” He was stuttering, literally unable to form coherent sentences so I took the liberty of the situation to answer for him.“Alaric would be right back. We need to talk about something.” I flashed him a smile and he looked away almost immediately like I was being creepy.“Yeah…yeah, that's right. I'd like to discuss with the Luna but whatever the counsel feels is the punishment that is due for Elena. Please go ahead and deal with her accordingly.” He nodded his head and I hummed, grabbing his hand and pushed him outside.“Alright.” Sergio answered, staring at I and Sergio with suspicious glances but this wasn't the time to explain anything to him here.“Let go, let go.” Alaric mumbled as I pushed him out of Sergio's office and banged the door behind us.“Arianna, I know what you're thinking but it's rea
Chapter 73Arianna’s POVThe world tilted around me as Alaric’s words sank in. How could he say something like that without even trying to bat an eyelid? It's as though for some reason, he had forgotten that Elena was his mate.Even though he just rejected her, he must still feel something for her.Right? Pity? Guilt? Anything?My breath caught, my fingers trembling as I clutched the edges of my dress. She had done a wrong thing, but I couldn't even bring myself not to pityher."We could pass whatever punishment meant for someone who tried to seduce the Alpha to Elena… since that's what she did."Elena, who had schemed and manipulated, who had done everything in her power to put me in a bad lime light in front of Sergio and the entire pack.I blinked, my heart hammering against my ribs.I searched Alaric’s face, looking for something—anything—that would tell me I misheard him. But his expression remained unreadable, a mask of unshaken authority. The air in the room thickened, pres
Arianna's POV“Sergio, she’s just a maid,” I said, exhaling deeply. “She’s not just a maid,” Sergio snapped, his eyes narrowing. “I’ve been Alpha long enough to know when someone is hiding something.” I crossed my arms, leaning back against the armrest of the couch. “She’s scared, Sergio. You confronted her like a criminal. Of course she panicked.” Sergio paced the room, his shoulders tense. The glow of the moon spilled through the window, illuminating his furrowed brows. “Arianna, I can’t ignore this. Something about her feels... wrong.” I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “Not everyone who’snervous has a hidden agenda. She’s new. She’s trying to adjust. Please, let it go.” His sharp gaze softened slightly as he turned to me. “You always see the good in people.” “And you see the bad,” I countered, offering a faint smile. “That’s why we balance each other.” Sergio finally sat down beside me, his hand finding mine. The warmth of his touch sent a ripple of comfort th
à 34 Arianna’s POV My mouth fell open as I stared at Mia, the revelation knocking the breath out of me. “Y-you’re Sergio’s cousin?” I stammered, my eyes darting between the two of them. Mia stood there with a smirk plastered on her face, looking far too pleased with herself. Sergio, on the other hand, was barely holding back a grin. “Oh, come on, Arianna,” Mia teased, folding her arms. “Did you think I was just some random wolf who wandered in and decided to stick around?” I blinked, trying to process the information. “I mean...yes?” Sergio chuckled, his deep voice sending a strange warmth through me. “Mia’s been part of my life since we were pups. She’s practically a sister to me.” “But how?” I demanded, my voice rising. “When did she even get here? She wasn’t around when I first came to the pack.” Mia shrugged, clearly enjoying my confusion. “I arrived not long ago. Sergio called me back from an assignment when things started heating up with the rogues. I
Chapter 70 ARIANNA'S POV I inhaled deeply, trying to steady my nerves as I walked toward the storage room where the healers kept the herbs and fresh towels. My hands were still slightly unsteady, my mind a tangled mess of emotions after everything that had just happened with Elena. The fight. The anger in her eyes. The way I had won—something I knew neither of us had expected. And then Alaric. I clenched my jaw, shaking my head as I pushed the thought away. Now wasn’t the time. I had come out here for a reason—to gather the herbs and towels for Sergio. I needed to focus on that, not on the way my body still felt charged from the confrontation, or the way Alaric had looked at me when he had stepped in. I forced my mind into a blank state, moving quickly as I gathered the things I needed. My fingers automatically picked out the right herbs—lavender for calming, comfrey for pain relief, and a few dried leaves of wolfsbane for disinfecting wounds. I grabbed a stack of soft l