(Ariel's POV)My thoughts were right. I was right about Igni, Igni did not like me. She is extremely aggressive towards me. She did not even hide it one bit.Two days after she almost strangled me at the shooting range. She began to show her true side. She sneers at me whenever I am within sight and I feel she tries to shove her power up my throat whenever she sees me in my maid's uniform.We had a confrontation at the foot of the stairs, exactly five days later. I was rushing down to resume my duties on this Friday morning when she blocked my way. I eyed her and that seemed to piss her off."You don't get to eye me or roll your eyes at me, you weak thing." She spat, her nose releasing the fury that was in her chest. Now looking at her up close, I thought she looked pretty but her nose looked like it was too big for her, I almost snorted.I just stared. I did not want to engage in a confrontation with ‘Elijah's loyal subordinate'. I hissed internally at the thought. I planned to wait
(Elijah's POV)I stared at my mate, Ariel, I watched the confidence ooze out of her. I was excited for the showdown between her and Igni, I was not the only one excited. Junior, my dick was excited too. My dick hardened in between my trousers and I had to move a little to conceal the boner, I was fucking hard and I could cum just by watching the confidence, boldness, and brilliance my mate was radiating while twirling that pistol.My wolf whimpered in my head. "Mate could be in danger. That Igni is violent and a maniac and you know it. I don't like her."I sighed, "Calm down. I would not let any harm come to our mate and you know that Igni is a formidable warrior so whether you like her or not, she's staying.""I know. Why do you think I tolerate her?" He replied, I felt him roll his eyes at me before he sat on his paws and purred softly. My insides felt warm and mushy.Despite my wolf's concern, I was excited. "Prepare the shooting range, we will be having the challenge there in an h
(Ariel's POV)Elijah left the room after our brief chat. I yawned, raised my hands high above my head and stretched. The thought of having access to Elijah's weapon research team kept my lips tugged upwards in a smile. I couldn't believe it.I could tell Elijah was not happy about my obvious show of disdain towards his race but he did not say anything and I hoped he would not say anything. I did not want anything to ruin this happiness.A slight movement jolts me and I turn my head so fast I feared a whiplash. My eyes set on Ann and heave a sigh of relief. How engrossed was I in my thought that I did not hear her come in?"Congratulationsssss, Ariel." She squealed, her cheeks sunk in with the amount of smile on her cheeks. She had the brightest smile ever.I grinned, my cheeks stretching far apart. "Thank you." I opened my hands wide and Ann moved in and hugged me, chuckling. I squeezed her back and sighed with content.Ann pulled away from the hug and said, "I am so happy for you and
(Ariel's POV)I jumped up and glanced around, panic was setting in. I noticed the window, then the dresser, then the mirror, I calmed down and sighed, I was in my room and on my bed. That was good enough even if I did not know how I got here. I tried to stand and found out my legs are still wobbly.I managed to walk into the bathroom and showered. I got dressed and sat on the bed. I wondered if Elijah had brought me in, I smiled at the thought.Just then Ann knocks and walks in with the biggest smile on her face. "How are you feeling?"I bit back my smile and scowled at her instead, "Who brought me back?" I asked her instead, I was just too curious and I needed to know.Ann rolled her eyes at me for ignoring her question, "Don did. You passed out." She pulled the chair out from under the table and sat down.I frowned at the disappointment I felt on hearing that. Was I disappointed that it was not Elijah?"Elijah wanted to carry you back but he had to ask Don to help because of the con
(Ariel's POV)I scowled at the cliche answer and rolled my eyes, and suddenly, Don's face changed. He looked like he was staring into space and thinking hard, his face bunched up in a frown.I have never seen him frown that hard before, while he was not a smiling beta, he certainly did not go about frowning like someone stole his candy. But right now, his face was a little scary.He snapped out of whatever had his face in knots and turned to me, "The Alpha has been injured while on patrol." He said with the most serious face ever, "News reaching me is that he was injured with a dagger you designed."That caught me off guard and I jerked back eyes wide. This did not sound good, if he was injured with my dagger, it meant I was suspected."Am I a suspect? Do you suspect I had something to do with this?" I questioned him sharply.He laughed, He freaking laughed even if it was not full laughter, it did not reach the corners of his mouth. "Ariel, I have been with you throughout today and fo
(Ariel's POV)My eyes fluttered open and began to dart around. I was confused for a minute, "Where in the world was I?" I almost panicked, I tried to get up but something held me. I looked down, I was lying on Elijah's chest, his arm spooning me. "How did I get here," I mused.Elijah was still asleep, I turned to stare at him. His jawline was so sharp, his face was clear, and I was jealous of his eyelashes. "How can a man have all that full and beautiful eyelashes?"I laid my head back on his solid chest and listened to his heartbeat, the rhythm strangely calmed me down."I wish I could remain like this forever." My eyes widened at my thought. Why would I think of that?An urgent knock brought me out of my bliss and woke Elijah. Elijah stirred, his eyelids fluttered open and he looked straight at the door. His gaze was sharp and piercing and he was still spooning me. He noticed my gaze on him and amusement danced in his eyes.They knocked again, I did not want to embarrass myself any
(Ariel's POV)After Lucian's visit, Elijah informed me that I would go with him to the Howling pack to visit the Alpha and his daughter. He had informed me that the Alpha's daughter who he called Emily had requested to see him and he could not just reject her.I understood why even without being told, I also knew he wanted me to come along as a form of rebellion to the council. It irked me that I was being used as a tool but when was I not?Elijah drove the car and another car drove behind us. The car behind us had three guards. He did not want to have too many entourage since this was supposed to be a friendly visit.Five minutes into the journey Elijah engaged me in a conversation, "Howling Pack is close to the central district and we have roughly 45 minutes to get there." He said, his hands held the steering wheel gently. His long pale fingers were a beauty to behold, his nails a little long but well kept. "How could the goddess give everything to a man," His beautiful fingers woul
(Ariel's POV)Everyone greeted Elijah, from the leaders of the pack to the pups, everyone came to greet Elijah. Maybe not every single pack member but a lot of people came.When they had all left, Alpha Lambert turned to me, "Ariel, could you walk around with Emily? Emily, show her around all right. We have something important to look into regarding the trades right now, Elijah and I." Alpha Lambert said, giving us a soft smile.I knew this was bound to happen but I had hoped it would not. I was so done for, I winced. "Okay, Daddy," Emily replied to her father in a sickening sweet voice. Her nails dug into my arms as she pulled me away, I tried to pull away but she held on tight, the fake smile still etched in her face. We leave the conference room.As soon as we were out of sight, Emily threw my arm away like I was some dirt. I expected it, I hugged my arm and rubbed the spot she had pinched roughly. I looked around. We were standing close to a pool alone, and nobody else was in this