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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
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Third Person's POV In the aftermath of Aria's victory, a lot of things happened at once. Alpha Lucas swung his true mate around in wild joy. He couldn't believe she had actually won. Fair and square and so easily, too.“My woman is a natural,” he thought to himself. “We're going to be together for the rest of our lives. Forever.““Lucas, I did it.“ No one was as happy as the new official Luna. There was also another couple who were over the moon, with Aria becoming the Luna. It was Beta Cole and Brielle. They hugged each other as if it were a personal victory. Beta Cole couldn't believe the fierce feeling of pride that swept through him because of the new Luna Aria. Brielle was happy she was a close confidante of the new Luna.“I'm going to be like her lady-in-waiting.“ She thought. “We're going to have so much fun.“The night before the fight, the couple had turned and tossed around in bed. Cole was thinking of ways he could help her win while his mate hoped she wouldn't get beaten
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ARIA'S POV I had no idea how to be a Luna, but Brielle and Lucas kept telling me I was a natural. Natural? I had never been in a revised position like this before.Lucas had hinted at the fact that he wanted us to leave in a house separated from the pack house. His reasoning was that he wanted more time with me and that he wanted to protect my privacy. I was onboard with the idea, but I wasn't sure if he had just said that because of how filled the packhouse was in the days following my Coronation.Two days after my coronation, the pack house was filled as usual when one of the elders approached me and said he had something to ask of me. I wasn't sure what he thought I could do for him, but I went with him anyway. I now had bodyguards who were never more than five feet away from me at all times. Victor and Earl were their names. They never spoke to me except in greeting. They barely even looked at me, but I was determined to break them out of their shells.“Luna Aria, pardon my for
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LUCAS' POV I watch in with part fear and trepidation. There's every chance she could clam up and refuse to tell me anything. I should have been grateful that she would take this step to get to know me on a deeper level.This is the first time she's initiating something between us, and I shouldn't screw it up.“You would like to know?““Yes, baby. I really want to get to know you better. I adore you so much, and it breaks my heart that you don't think you can trust me.“ I pull her closer on my lap, my vulnerability only hers to see. “Have I ever done something that would make you distrust me?““No.““I…I love you, do you know that?“ I know it's too soon to say, but I need her to know how much she means to me. How much she has come to mean to me in such a short period of time.She wants to get off my lap, but I don't let her. She has to know how much.“You really love me?““I do. I think I would love you even if this mate thing wasn't involved. You're a truly likeable person.““Well, t
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LUCAS' POV “I've told you about my past, now it's your turn to return the favor." She said, and I chuckled.“We're going to get you fed first.“ Her cheeks blush as her stomach lets out another growl of hunger.When we get to the kitchen, she automatically moves to the stove, but I pick her off the ground and seat her on the island counter.“You're not cooking a thing in here.““You can cook?“ Her eyes shine with amusement, and I feel proud that I'm the reason she's laughing.“Yes. My parents didn't live in the pack house either. They wanted some privacy.““How come you were living in the pack house then?““My childhood home was practically a mansion. After they both died, it had become too big for just one person, so I moved into the packhouse after I became Alpha.““Did your mother teach you to cook?“I shook my head to get rid of the memories that came swirling at the question she asked. “She didn't exactly teach me to cook, but my earliest memories of her were in the kitchen. She
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THIRD PERSON'S POV Alpha Lucas stood still for a moment, trying to make sense of everything. His wolf was threatening to come out and destroy everything in sight, but he stood still and let the anger wash over him. He was going to freaking end everyone who had a hand in this. First, he walked mechanically through the house as if he were a stranger. He was looking at it like he wanted to pick out every piece of detail. His wife's scent was still in here. There was a second and third scent. The second scent was a completely foreign one, while the third one was so faint that he thought he was imagining it. But he was not. Maria had been in here, that b*tch! He stopped when he got to the kitchen. She had been cooking! Everything was laid out in perfect order except for the water that had boiled over and the soggy pasta. He froze at the sight and again forced his wolf to stay put. She had been cooking for him, and she had been taken. The only thing that would save Maria from his wrath w
HER SECOND CHANCE MATE CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT
ARIA'S POV The last thing I remember was sitting in the kitchen trying to fix myself something. The next thing that happened was still elusive. Brielle had offered to stay the night, and I had refused her. "My husband takes up Cole's day, so he's unable to see his wife. I can't do that to him tonight too." She had laughed but had agreed with me. She knew I was right. It was important for all couples to have some alone time together at the end of each day."If you say so. Just promise me you'll be okay. Cole told me something earlier about Gamma Lane finding a lead.""I guess he'll tell me about it when he comes back.""I can stay with you till then.""No. Go fix yourself something to eat. Your husband's got to be tired after a long day at work chasing leads.""You're right." She got to her feet and gathered all the card games she had brought with her. "I should go cook for my husband. I'll see you tomorrow, Luna.""Thank you for your help.""You know I'm down to hang out with you a
HER SECOND CHANCE MATE CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN
LUCAS' POV Aria has refused to leave the house. She won't be persuaded. On the second day, I had told her that her security details would multiply. She simply looked at me like I was insane."I'm not walking around with ten men.""I just want you to continue with your normal life. Don't you think the pack members are going to suspect that something is going on when you refuse to make an appearance?""Who knows? They might not even notice." She brushed me off and went into the bathroom."Not notice? Are you kidding me?" I had followed her into the bathroom, where I found her just staring in the mirror, tears in her eyes."Baby, I'm sorry I raised my voice.""No, it's not you. I just don't feel safe outside. I feel like I'm being hunted. I don't want to feel like this anymore. I hate that he can still make me feel this way." Her outburst had been expected, and in a way, I welcomed it because then I knew what she was really feeling."Come here," I had rocked her to sleep. She had drifte
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ARIA'S POV I woke up slowly. Last night came slowly to me in a rush, and my lips stretched in a satisfied smile. My body was pleasantly sore in all the right places. I stretched my hand to find the other side of the bed cold. He had to be downstairs. I brushed my teeth and put on my robe before going downstairs. I stopped when I found Brielle lounging on my couch. "Luna, you're up.""Yes, I am. Am I dreaming, or are we in an alternate universe where we're married?"She threw her head back in laughter. "I would like that very much.""I felt you might." I laughed too. "But seriously, what's going on?""The Alpha had to go to the pack house. There was something urgent going on.""Oh?" My curiosity was piqued. "Do you know what?""I don't know either. Someone came to get Cole. He left me in bed before he told me to come stay with you. I think it's something serious. There are like a dozen guards outside right now.""Are you serious?""Dead serious.""I must have been more exhausted than
HER SECOND CHANCE MATE CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE
LUCAS' POVA loud banging on the front door woke me up, and I scowled. Who the hell would interrupt my sleep? I looked around, and it was already morning. Aria had high desire last night and who was I to deny my woman of anything?I looked at her as she stirred briefly. I would kill someone if she wakes up. Thankfully, she settled back on her side and slept off again.The banging was louder now, and it finally kicked me into action. No one would dare to interrupt me if it wasn't an emergency. I didn't step out of the house all day yesterday, and there was no call for me.I threw on my discarded jeans and rushed downstairs. It was Victor, Aria's personal bodyguard. I would be worried about her if she weren't upstairs, sleeping soundly.“Good morning, Alpha.““What's going on, Victor?“ It better be something very important.“The Beta said to get you now.““What the hell? What is he doing in the pack house at this time of the morning?““He was woken up too.““By whom?““A guard, Alpha. I
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THIRD PERSON'S POVThe next evening, Alpha Kane and Maria shared a glass of wine in his garden. He marveled at how well-kept the flowers were. He couldn't remember the last time he was there.“I could spend the rest of my life in here.“ She said, breaking the silence.“Except we can't.“ He chuckled. “You have responsibilities. You're going to be their savior, remember?““You're right.“ She sipped her wine and admired the flowers. He took that time to admire her. Her beauty was not something you could take in at once. Why anyone would choose Aria over her was still something he couldn't yet comprehend. Maybe Aria truly had them under a spell. He laughed. Aria was incapable of doing anything. It had to be that the Alpha was just st*pid.He glanced away before his staring would become obvious or uncomfortable. In another life, she was the type of woman he would have pursued. She had the same qualities that had drawn him to Lori. Lori was smart and ambitious. Same as Maria. The only diffe
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THIRD PERSON'S POV“We have to hit her in a way she won't be able to recover from. Remove her permanently and take over.“ Maria said.“It has to be a clean job. Done in a way that she can't go back and he can't come for her.““Let's do that.“ They talked deep into the night and deliberated back and forth on their plans.“I'll forever be in your debt if we're able to pull this through.“ Kane said. He meant it, too. He didn't let himself owe people often. He hated being in anyone's debt. However, this was a special case. Not only did Maria solve his council situation, but she also indirectly delivered to him fresh blood that was enough to calm his wolf down. To cap it all, she was going to deliver Aria to him on a golden platter. “We are going to be even, Alpha. Because of your collaboration, my long-time dream will be coming true. You're fulfilling my dreams for me.““I'm happy we can help each other out.“ He was even more impressed with her outlook. It was rare to find a woman who wa
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THIRD PERSON'S POV Aria found herself partly excited and partly cautious. Brielle was supposed to be pained for her father, yet she was able to be excited for a night out with her. There was something she was missing.Lucas had come with her. He had been so sweet and attentive to her that she felt seen. "Do you think you'll be able to go out? I don't want you to do anything you don't want to do." He was saying to her now."Don't worry, Lucas. I'm going to be fine. I'm trying to demystify today, right?""Still, if you do not feel like going out, we can stay home and watch something on TV. We can even watch that horrible series you like so much." She laughed. Aria had been trying to get him to watch Twilight with her for a while now. Unsuccessfully. He staunchly refused to watch something that had so grossly misrepresented their kind. It shows how much he cared for her well-being."Honestly, I'm okay." She stopped in front of him. He was perched on the edge of their bed as he watched
HER SECOND CHANCE MATE CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONE
ARIA'S POV Something is going on in the pack, I decided. Brielle has been acting shady for a while now, and I can't honestly point out when she started acting up."What's going on, Brielle? You've never been this distracted.""I'm sorry. Cole was telling me something.""Oh. You know you can talk to me about anything, right?""I know.""So talk to me. You've always been there for me. Let me do this for you, right? I feel like I'm always burdening you with my problems, and I never ask you about yours. I know how selfish that sounds now.""Aria, you're the last person to claim to be selfish. I can't bear to burden you with any more when I know how much work it is to deal with the pack."It is hard work to constantly shut out other people's feelings and emotions. Sometimes, I even get a stray thought. Most times, I have to go see what's bothering someone like that, but that's still not an excuse to neglect my friend."It's not too much at all, and you know how much I enjoy doing it. So p
