~The sweet harbinger of death~Bryson POVIt wasn't that easy, I don't know how I could and was able to follow Douglas' request that I should bring Ariadne over.I simply obliged like it was some sort of obligation."Hey, you shouldn't worry that it will grow by itself and make sure you settle the bill.""It's my town. My pack.""That doesn't mean that you are an exception to paying for what you buy." Douglas flashed with a devious smirk, he doesn't care that his wife was there. Damn stupid dick!"Ain't you taking Tracy home?" I yelled more like a demand after him.He turned back and Juniper's face was expressionless. I liked the fact that she had accepted him for who he is, severally I have served as a judge while Eugenia with Williams serves as the lawyer. "You shouldn't worry, it's late at night. Just wait, I will send Aiden to come and get you to the mansion." I turned to her. She held her child to her chest.Maybe she won't have endured, maybe she could have gone had she not had
Fated Mate Chapter fifty-four Bryson POV I used to believe in truth and light. In faith and beauty and the goodness of humanity. "I’d once dared to trust in love. Dared to believe that we would end up where we were destined. Our paths leading us to the exact point we were meant to be. I’d dared hope for a family, a life with you Ariadne." Nerves shook the ground below before a surprised squeak left me when he suddenly curled me in his massive arms. At first, I wanted to fight him, but it took only a flash to recognize his embrace was kind, though somehow filled with reservation. "You shouldn't fight it I know you shouldn't." "It all getting together now, at the library at the dinner, your text about the forensic. You have known all along." "Ariadne you have to understand." Her eyes flashed and I could tell she was in a bad state, a state of trauma. "I have to get this together, I mean you making me believe that you're good while you're not." "I'm not an assassin here Ariadne
Bryson POV"Fuck!" I kicked the cardboard at my front. I shouldn't have let her know. My mate turned her back and walked out from me. It ran through my veins, it hurt like a tang. Like something, I have never felt before."Ariadne, where are you? Is everything okay? Did you arrive home safely?" I typed on my phone and clicked on delete again. Sending a message over has now become hard. So fucking hard.I feared that she might not respond.She is hurt. I caused it.I brought her closer and let that bitch rant about her mouth, her secret couldn't have remained locked away but it was safe with me and we would enjoy what we have. Now she would be labeled by the pack. There wasn't evidence. But Cindy had never led either.Fuck! Cindy!I hit my leg at the edge of the wall this time around. It hurts so much that I like the feeling. I deserve every feel of it.'You're ruined.' It played in my head like a tape. She had defended me on several occasions in her ways. Could it mean I couldn't he
Ariadne POVMy phone chimed under the cushion. Angrily, I practically yelled. It was like the midnight annoying sound dogs make."What is with the constant buzzing?"Hannah walks in. "Oh I see you've finally decided to wake up, I got some kedgeree and crumpets made. I'm going out."I frown, questioning, "where are you going?"She stared at me surprised. "You must have forgotten right? It's today." I still maintain my questioning gaze. " the moon festival. So if you decide to stay in bed all day. I give you the license to but not limited to me. I'm staying out all day today." She popped her head back and walked outside.Damn, how could I have forgotten about what today is? I will just be stupid to say. Sitting upright I wished I could yawn but I'm short of breath.My hands folded over to the phone I had neglected picking it up because of the stupid things I might have done yesterday. I've got some spheres to sit still within the pack."Ariadne, what the fuck is wrong with you?" I saw M
~Ariadne POV~ Liliana latched the word to my throat by her sudden outburst. I glared around. The guests' gaze flickered to me as I walked out of the dead. Like I was a piece of shit. lots of murmuring, muttering hateful words.It breaks me the most.Liliana swore never to forgive me.How bad. How shocking the scumbag Alpha had won the heart of everyone. He is kind but stern.He's the law here.The monarch. And his father lived a legend. He wasn't as influential as Alpha Henry. He is born a self-made leader. Hannah found it hard to promise me. Which breaks me. If she knows it was because I'm from the Abyss, she would forget her promise and go against it. Just like everyone she would be frightened. But I don't blame her or anyone. I'm not proud of myself either. But I have no control over my identity. None of this will exist in some hours to come. Alpha Henry will be here to commemorate the moon festival as well as Alpha Creed with his own motives. I have to do this. I have to inf
~Ariadne POV~"What are you doing here?" That was the first question that came to my mind. "What I'm I doing here?" His voice was hoarse. His face hadn't changed and it was still menacing as it was. "I meant you said today and today hadn't even ended. I intend to get it done with. You have to trust me." "You've found them more intriguing. I saw everything. You can't be like them, you ain't them." "My life is bound to the Abyss the oat I made…I know that line and I'm not fucking stupid." His hand smashed against my cheek. "Don't you dare! I will make sure you pay for disrespecting me. What were you thinking?" My two all were still held to where his five fingers' golden ring landed. The ache was paramount. "I'm sorry Alpha, I need time and I won't fail you." Were those words coming out from me? Yes, they were. I will use my chances. Get to Alpha Henry. Text him maybe but that would sound awash and irresponsible. I need to buy time. "I know what you're thinking don't do anything s
~Bryson POV~"Is it that she wants to kill you? If she does, I won't forgive her." I smiled bitterly at what Liliana was saying.She had no idea.So I don't blame her.I love Ariadne already.It's too late to step back."What if… she doesn't do it. It's just a rumour and Ariadne is too kind to do something like that. Don't you think so?" Liliana stood by my side today just as I stood by hers and watched her grow."I believe so but I don't trust them, if she is from the Abyss it means she is cruel and doesn't have pity. At first, I had that impression of her, she smelled as described, sweet savoury smell, unique, but not anymore. It hurts me if it's true. Both of you are an essential part of my life.""You see you have answered yourself why are you still scared?"Maybe I'm overthinking things. It could be that. I felt she had changed, I know she has changed. If she hadn't I wouldn't have seen her come back and help Williams and look at me.Her attempt to hack at Williams to talk to me.
Bryson POV"Not just that. I thought you should know about the invasion of my father. I found it still related to the Abyss."Lucas that prick!What was he thinking hitting me with his taunting words?I froze for a moment thinking about what to do."Well, it's a good thing. I mean you should get something to calm your nerves. What do you want? Desserts? Drinks?"This is the best I can offer right now. It was either I cover up or I squirm. Lucas coming here wasn't pure intention after all. He might just have known enough than I thought.But instead, I would feign demureness and cover my perplexed self.I made him follow me to the dining, which was filled with lots and lots of desserts and fruits and meats.Samuel too followed behind us, it was nice having them around. Not nice for me. I hate sitting among them. But the pack members loved it. They see it as a smooth running of affairs and keep their mind at ease.Aiden rested his flank on the wall and crossed his leg. I clicked the glas
Ariadne POV, Two years later. . . "He isn't here yet. Wonder what might have kept him." I checked the screen of my phone for either a call or anything from my husband. I turn the floor and unwrapped the glove with a smile tucked on my face leaving the chicken sauce in the care of Rachel. There is a permanent smile etched on my face. By the door Bryson's eyes shot up to the line and my heart nearly burst, I know he loves me. It would take hard work and time but the man was able to express himself better, after all, he held in his hand bouncy red flowers. I don't have to be told to know how he felt. "Been weeks and yet it feels like years without you Chirp." Letting out a chuckle, I take hold of his hand and pull him into the house. Once we're inside my hand wrapped around the flower and fusing his mouth with my own I taste his happiness it multiplies with my own. Then he lifts his head his eyes meeting mine. "What of Brenda." "She's grown enough to take care of herself." I joke
Bryson POV, Standing at the edge of the verandah with Aiden we all enjoyed a drink whole music filled the air. We're having a celebratory party at the Packhouse, Father finally atones for his sin before deciding to join kind, he wasn't much of a hero but his action proved him as a man of valour. Out of the bloodbath, fighting for everything I have raised a new empire one entirely under my control. My eyes move between Williams and Aiden. "I thought you should hear this." Auden sighs. He's been away at Grandville only for him to be forced back to take an insight into everything that had gotten in place. "Aiden," I say. "Alpha Henry." "You're being promoted, Ares had chosen a quiet path which I honour, working alongside him will bring more progress now that we're done with Grandville." Aiden stares up at me first with surprise then a huge ass smile spreads across his face. "I couldn't be more excited, Williams never gave a hint, would be delighted." "It wasn't negotiable." I let
Ariadne POV, After I figured out that Chris never truly loved me I was excited, one side of me had been relieved of the past weight I have been bearing while the other side ached to find out that those I thought were there for me weren't actually friends I got to feel. Chris turned out like this and had never loved me. I stare up at Williams after he's finished sticking up my wound. "Thank you." I lower my eyes and whispered. "I'm sorry I was stupid." "It's okay you're safe and that is all that matters." I peered deeper. "I put your life at risk." The word shuddered from my mouth. I was so overcome with my emotions, I put Bryson in danger today, again if anything had happened to him I wouldn't have had the courage to forgive myself. "Tell me," Bryson demanded residual tightening his features. "He was a nice friend of mine." I didn't think straight I was too clouded by my emotions. "And I thought the memories of the past with him will kor leave me unless I figured out he was tru
Bryson POV, Never trust her, ever again! again I felt I was tricked repeatedly by the one I have found live in. She sees me as an option, a pushover to heal her absconded moment with the Fucking Chris that stood yards away from me. But I can't it's not like I could, she's every part of me. I wanted to pull her towards me, but the very fact that she hide the truth from me made me pull and fall back. "But don't worry Alpha Henry, you offered a truce, I figured I might use that instead of Lucas that had proven himself useless, we can't have everything, " Alpha Creed notes the word out and he stares at me. "Well, that sounds intriguing. Ariadne has found her peace." I say my face hammering into hers and that of the man pulling her in for a deep hug. Meredith scowled but was silent and short of words, she kept her face blank. "My father won't be so stupid to listen to you." "You're yet to know him aren't you?" He coughs and I gave him a hard look. His word makes me frown. "What abo
Ariadne POV, I don't know what Alpha Creed is going to narrate to Bryson, the cocky smile on his face aligns pretty much that it's going to be something that will go out of court in his favour, stressing to his face, there are some of the nerves I felt while we were preparing to tie the knot, not after almost killing myself to make him happy. My mind is clouded with my desire for my mate, seeing him in distress just to get me out of there only made me heartburn. Hunger unadulterated lust love. It's all I see in Alpha Bryson's eyes. There is no cruelty no depravity no hatred. He sets down his knife and reaches for my face, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear, a frown instantly forms on my forehead. "There is something you seem to have been missing, the Abyss is not entitled to mates." He jerks his hand backwards. "That is not a story, what are you driving at?" My temper flare. He glances at me and a smile shoots on his face. "While I wait for you to realize it you were stuck in
Bryson POV, With the way things are going, I have been left with no option, In hard times like this when I am forced to choose between my pack and my mate, who is the mother of my child. I watch as Christy storms out of me Rachel follows after her and I turn my attention to Aiden. It was my full intention to take after the Abyss, but I can't afford another war right now, they think, my bride-to-be had been taken away from me, she is nowhere to be found, I promised to be a better man and it would mean I'm breaking my promise should I sit arms relaxed. Williams look smug, Father standing beside him made my lip curl in anger. Williams offers to take a walk with me while we talk about some things to ease the tension. Hopefully, I will see reasons too, it's either my pack or Ariadne. "Your father had never for once stopped caring about you and your Alpha position is uncracked because of the decisions he had made countless times." It didn't sink in. "I never asked for his closed-door
Ariadne POV, "You knew about it all along don't you? " I ask as I stepped closer to him he let out kicking laughter. "As I said, Fucking tell me it was part of your ploy, the heart disease, you knew I was going to die in five years why did you have to make me suffer through this." It was like this I can't let everything happen to me that readily, I held my hand on the counter, the yelling was silly enough to make me want to lose myself to the bear of the click, it was ticking rapidly the beating was abnormally hitting differently. "I wanted you to live that is why I gave my daughter's heart to you, you were the most potential assassin I have known and I wanted to keep you by my side." By his side? Killing everyone that was living was the most important thing to him. "Who was your daughter, u have no idea what you want with me, now that you want or back to what I was your slave. " "You state in the Abyss but you have a vague idea why I took you. The letter in your hand explained
Bryson POV, Betrayal? It couldn't have hurt this much with what gathers had aid to me. Was supper fazed that I let my hand slip into my shirt to hide the feelings I feel inside of me that are making me clench tight by my side I let myself cool down. "You of all people know that Ariadne couldn't have lied to me." I saw my hand and my leg trail to the window side. "It's pathetic how you're trying to obtain your anger with me." He said running his hand through his collar and realigning it. "What do you think us for?" I turn to him. "We wouldn't have been this close if there was no bond between us." That's not a lie, and u didn't bother you break eye contact with him either, he let a smile creep on his face, while he walked over to me. "You don't have to do this and split us apart, I just want to remind you that Ariadne is my mate and nothing will change not even your flashy desires, Ford," I call him he looked down and up at me. "That hurts on so many levels but you weren't shocked
Ariadne POV, I stood by the door, Bryson and his father must have had a wounded relationship he does kind distancing himself from me for that. No matter how wounded he was I was more petrified by the incident of their action, the shock run through me making me be like I was going tongue my heart out but I still let myself a little hope thus with this I stand, my heart skip a beat and I could feel my valve stop, the crook of my neck shallow inside and all I could do was to hold my hand to my chest, with each passing day my condition worsen but that wasn't what bothered me, Bryson had been a closed book, making it hard for me to tell him about my condition, I swallow hard on the bile threatening to push to my throat. I know what is wrong with me and I have chosen to stay with Bryson to the very last if that is the case. "You're practically insane I thought that you love Bryson but you let this Ford in here are you going to let him ruin him." A voice roamed into my head and I turn to f