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DestinyGlancing at the mirror, I felt a rush of disappointment. Under the unflattering bathroom light, all my flaws and inadequacies seemed to stand out in sharp contrast. Dark circles were visible beneath my eyes.My eighteenth birthday was in a few weeks, and I wanted to look my best, but I didn't think that was going to happen anymore!Not with this ordinary face of mine."Stop looking at yourself so much, Destiny. You will break the mirror with your vanity," my sister Aria remarked sarcastically.I looked at her and snapped. "I am not trying to be vain. You know how much I hate the way I look!"Aria shook her head. "You are crazy. Everyone thinks you are beautiful.""Yeah, by everyone. Who do you mean? Our mother?" I laughed bitterly."No silly, not just me and Mother. Boys in our pack think so too, especially Baron," Liz smirked.A spark of anticipation lit up inside me. Baron was Aria's closest friend. He was a few years older than me, and I'd had feelings for him since we were
DestinyForced down the stairs and onto the couch, I found myself beside Aria, relief washing over me like a wave. She seemed physically unharmed, but the turmoil in her eyes mirrored my own.Our father, Victor, remained on his knees and so was our mother, her sobs punctuating the tense atmosphere. The room felt like a pressure cooker, ready to explode with the weight of the unknown.A man who exuded an aura of command and control dominated the space, his presence casting a suffocating shadow over us. His eyes held an icy glare, revealing a mind accustomed to manipulation and power. His words dripped with a lethal blend of authority and impatience, demanding the information he sought."Time's up, Victor," the man hissed, his tone a venomous reminder of his control. "Tell us where Alpha Xander has fled to."Alpha Xander was our pack Alpha. Did he leave us alone to fight this? I trembled as I realized the fact.Dad's voice quivered as he finally spoke, his words dripping with both fear
DestinyThe man's eyes glinted with a mix of amusement and cunning. "You two are young and beautiful. If I sell you to the auction, I bet I'd get a really good payout," he said and looked us up and down. "Both of you stand up for me, would you?""I am not doing anything you ask!" Aria said defiantly.I shot her a warning glance. It's best not to antagonize these men, so I stood up. "Aria, please," I whispered.Aria understood my fear and stood up too."Now, darlings, why don't you do a turn for me?" the man cooed."Fuck off," Aria hissed.Aria's defiance pierced the air, her voice filled with anger and defiance. The room fell into a tense silence as her words hung in the air, challenging the authority of the man and his pack of wolves.The man's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Aria with a mix of irritation and amusement. He seemed momentarily taken aback by her audacity, but a cruel smile slowly crept back onto his face."Such feisty spirit," he sneered, his vo
DestinyAria's struggles only seemed to amuse the burly man further as he held her firmly, her attempts to break free proving futile. I clenched my fists, my heart pounding as I witnessed her distress."Let go of me!" she screamed.The man in charge, his demeanor icy and authoritative, drew closer to Aria. His eyes bore into her, a predatory glint reflecting his intentions. I could feel the weight of his gaze, a stark reminder of our vulnerability."Listen well, little rebel," he hissed, his voice dripping with disdain. "You have two choices: you can make this easy for yourself, or you can suffer the consequences."Aria's breathing was ragged as she stared defiantly back at him, her determination seemingly unshaken. "I won't make anything easy for scum like you," she spat.The man's patience appeared to be wearing thin. With a swift motion, he motioned to the others, and they produced thick ropes. As much as I wanted to intervene, I knew it was pointless.The burly man wrestled Aria's
AriaThe other girls and I stood in a row to be auctioned off as instructed by that asshole rogue.I glanced at Destiny, standing beside me, her tear-filled eyes a stark contrast to the façade we were all forced to wear. My heart ached for her. She had always been the gentle one, the peacemaker, and the thought of her suffering here was almost unbearable.I grabbed her hand and gave her a reassuring smile. She looked back with a mix of gratitude and worry. We were each other's rocks, and I had to be sure she'd stay safe.The auction started and the auctioneer spoke like we were things to buy, taking away our value. There were both intimidating strangers and buyers in the crowd, all sizing us up with hungry eyes.As the bidding continued, the atmosphere in the room grew more sinister. The buyers' eyes seemed to light up with greed and lust as they looked at us. The auctioneer's voice took on a menacing tone as if he was relishing in the power he held over us.I tried to keep my composu
AriaSomeone coughed next to me, so I turned my attention to him."I suppose it's time to make my decision now," he said. It was the same man who came with Alpha Aldric. "I am Nathan, Alpha Aldric's Beta," he said."I don't care to know you or your Asshole Alpha," I snarled. My mind was clouded with worry. My poor sister, she must be so scared right now.Nathan grinned. "Oh? You are a feisty one.""Fuck you!" I hissed through tears."Alright, then. You won me over. I pick you," Nathan said and grabbed my hand.Another cough nearby."Excuse me, Beta Nathan. You will still have to bid on her. This is an auction, remember?" the auctioneer interjected."Oh, right. But I still get to say what my bid is, right?" Nathan asked."Right.""I bid two hundred gold coins," Nathan said."Three hundred!" some old fool shouted.As Nathan's grip tightened on my hand, I couldn't help but feel a rush of resentment towards him. He was associated with the very person who had taken my sister away, Alpha Al
DestinyI locked my gaze with his, feeling my heart slam against my chest.He stood tall and menacing, seeming to grow larger and more imposing with each passing second as his broad shoulders seemed to swell and stretch. There was nothing but silence between us, and I found myself unable to move or break the spell of our shared stare.I still didn't know how to process this. I was standing in front of the notorious Alpha King, and he was supposed to be my mate? What kind of joke was Moon Goddess playing on me?"What is your name?" he asked. His voice sounded deep and gravelly. King of rough, almost like shattered glass. I don't know how else to describe it.I gulped, unwilling to speak to him, but I didn't want to anger him with my silence. "Destiny."Alpha Aldric scoffed as if he disapproved of my name. In his world, names had power and significance, and he must have judged mine lacking in some way. However, I knew better than to argue or defend myself - any display of weakness or d
Aria"What if I don't do what you asked me to do?" I said defiantly.Nathan shrugged. "Then, I guess you never get to see your sister again."Asshole..."Fine," I said, sighing. "What do you want me to do?" I asked. At this point, I am willing to do whatever it takes to get back to my sister. Then, I will plan an escape with her. I knew she was somewhere in this house. I could almost feel her presence.Nathan's voice cut like a knife, sharp and demanding. "Strip," he ordered, his dark eyes drilling into mine with a wicked gleam.My stomach twisted in disgust as I scowled at him. "Excuse me?" I shot back, gripping the edge of my dress with white-knuckled hands.But Nathan didn't waver. He took a step closer, his gaze still locked onto mine. "Take your dress off," he repeated, his voice low and insistent. "I want to see if you are as beautiful without clothes on."The air around us seemed to crackle with tension, and I could feel my pulse racing as I stared up at him. The weight of his
I sat on a bench, cradling a bundle of joy in my arms. My baby was finally born, and she was perfect. After that fateful night with Selena, my life changed drastically. Baron, the one who betrayed me and Aria to side with Selena, was finally brought to justice. Alpha Aldric showed no mercy as he banished him off to an island. The taste of revenge was bittersweet as I watched my former friend disappear into the horizon, knowing he could never hurt me or anyone else again. Aria kept her promise to Nathan and left with him. This time, I wasn't angry. If that's how she finds her happiness, then so be it. Alpha Aldric approached, a tender smile gracing his features as he looked at the precious life we had created together. The baby, swaddled in a soft blanket, blinked up at me with curious eyes. "Spending some quality time without me, I see," Aldric said and smirked. I smiled, my heart brimming with contentment. "Yup, with our little miracle, Clara." Alpha Aldric sat down beside me
AldricThis ends now, I thought as I looked at Selena's grinning face."How about you release Aria and we fight? One last time," I suggested."One last time, eh?" Selena raised her eyebrows."Yes. Because I won't walk away until one of us is dead, think you can handle it, my beloved ex wife?" I asked coyly.Selena's eyes glowed red, and I could tell she considered my request. The challenge had ignited a spark in her, and for a moment, the mask of her composed demeanor cracked. "Aldric, you always did have a proneness for theatrics. Fine, let's end this once and for all."She released her grip on Aria, and she scrambled away, putting some distance between us.I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what lay ahead. Selena was not someone I could underestimate. She was a vampire and was stronger than me in some ways, as much as I hated to admit it.Selena advanced, her movements fluid and deliberate. Her eyes never left mine as she prepared for the confrontation.The first strike was s
Aria Nathan's posture was tense. His back was arched, his fur bristling and his lips curled back to reveal sharp teeth, but he managed a low growl at her."First things first," Selena smirked. "You should probably shift back into human since I don't speak dogs," she said to Nathan and Baron. Baron just stood there while Nathan didn't hesitate before quickly shifting back into human form.He didn't say anything for a while as he stared at Selena with fury in his eyes. "You," he finally said slowly. "You started all of this. I am going to snap your fucking neck.""Down, boy. Let's talk about this first," Selena said."Talk? There is nothing to talk about," Nathan hissed and came closer to her. "You killed my mate, so I will kill you in return."Selena scoffed. "Oh, come off it. I told you it was an accident."Nathan's fists clenched, his knuckles turning white. His jaw tightened and he looked away for a split second before focusing back on Selena again. Nathan looked like he was goin
Aria"Baron! Let me go. What are you doing?" I cried out as he dragged me away somewhere."I am not letting you leave with that guy, Aria," Baron barked."That's not your decision to make!" I snapped."But I love you," Baron said.I felt a shiver down my spine as I looked into his eyes. They were dark with desire and something else that's much darker than that. "Baron, I am sorry, but I don't feel the same way. I always looked at you more like a brother."A rage seemed to burn in his eyes as he looked at me. His grip on my arm tightened and a wave of terror coursed through my body. I tried to break away, but Baron pulled me closer, still dragging me forward.He was muttering something under his breath as we made our way down the narrow alleyway between two buildings, further away from the castle.I couldn't let him do this, I thought to myself. I jerked myself free and stepped back. "Don't make me fight you, Baron," I said. But Baron laughed darkly. "You can try," he said. "What will
Aria"What do you mean you are leaving?"Destiny stared at me wide-eyed, and I was overwhelmed with guilt. I had promised to stick by her and protect her forever as her big sister, but here I was, abandoning her."I am sorry, Destiny. I decided to go with Nathan. Alpha Aldric banished him from this Pack. Nathan will be out there, building his own Pack from the ground up. I want to be there for him and help him," I told her.Tears welled up in Destiny's eyes as she processed my words. The weight of my decision hung heavy in the air, and I could see the hurt in her expression."But you promised," she whispered, her voice cracking. "You promised you'd always be there for me, that we'd face everything together."I reached out to touch her shoulder, torn between my loyalty to my little sister and the unexpected pull I felt towards Nathan and his quest for redemption."I know, Destiny. And I meant every word of that promise," I said, my voice filled with regret. "But sometimes life takes un
NathanEverything changed so fast.It was like a bolt of lightning, striking me out of nowhere and leaving me in a state of shock and disbelief. Selena's confession about killing Emily was all I could think about, replaying her words over and over again in my mind.I couldn't believe it. All this time, I had been so sure that Alpha Aldric was the one responsible for Emily's death. I had been consumed by hatred and anger towards him, convinced that he had taken away my mate.But now, everything had changed. Selena's confession shattered my beliefs and left me feeling lost and confused. How could she have done something so heinous? Emily didn't even do anything to provoke her!As I tried to process this new information, I couldn't help but feel guilty for all the times I had blamed Alpha Aldric. And also scared.What would become of me now? The punishment for betrayal is usually severe, so did that mean Alpha Aldric would put me on trial now?My thoughts were interrupted as I saw Aria r
AldricI rushed inside and placed Destiny on the bed. "I need a healer here. NOW!"Delora rushed into the room. "Alpha Aldric! You are back!""Now is not the time to celebrate my arrival, Delora. Get the healer now. Destiny is hurt," I said urgently.Delora's eyes widened in concern, and she nodded swiftly. "Of course, Alpha Aldric. I'll fetch the healer immediately."As Delora hurried out of the room, my attention returned to Destiny, lying pale and battered on the bed. Guilt gnawed at me for not being able to protect her fully. I should've never let her fight Selena, but I couldn't undermine her powers by not letting her either.I reached out and brushed a strand of hair away from her face.The healer rushed into the room after a few moments. "What happened, Alpha?" she asked, her eyes assessing Destiny's condition."She fought a vampire," I explained briefly. "We need to do everything we can to save her."The healer nodded solemnly and began her examination. "She's lost a lot of bl
AldricThe air around me shimmered with my anger as I watched Selena standing over my mate, Destiny. A smirk curling her blood-red lips as she leaned over her, her fangs poised to strike.My wolf howled in protest, wanting nothing more than to charge at Selena and tear her limb from limb for daring to harm my beloved.Destiny lay on the ground, her eyes barely open, a trail of blood dripping from the corner of her mouth as she struggled against the vampire's grip. Her breathing was shallow, and her body trembled with the effort it took to stay alive.I felt my heart clench at the sight of her, my love for her overwhelming me in a wave of pain and protectiveness. The scent of her fear and blood filled my nostrils, making me dizzy with the need to protect her."Get away from her!" I demanded, my voice low and dangerous.Selena smiled cruelly. "I've merely given your little pet what she deserves, Aldric," she hissed. "She disrupted the natural order by trying to fight me."My eyes narrow
DestinyI felt Aldric's grip on my arm loosen, and I stepped forward, ready to face Selena once more."Aww, you want to fight me, little girl? How cute," Selena mocked me."Yes, and I won't hold back," I promised her and attacked with a swift kick.My blow caught Selena in the mid-section, but she barely budged. Instead, she slammed her fist into my cheek, hitting hard enough to throw me sideways. I let out a yelp of surprise and quickly recovered, dancing back into a defensive stance. Selena's eyes narrowed in amusement at my surprise."You are stronger than I imagined, Destiny. But are you sure you can handle a real vampire?" She asked with delight, assuming I might back down now. But I didn't flinch, considering her words for a few seconds instead before leaping again at her. This time, leading with my left leg, I hoped to go for her legs instead of the torso.Selena did a side-step to avoid me and threw a crescent kick that hit my right leg just below the knee and sent me sprawlin