Aria’s POV “You don’t need to apologize for Lucian,” Matt said quickly. I shook my head. “I do. His behavior was out of line, and instead of trying to clear up the misunderstanding, I went along with him and left you there.” “It’s fine, Aria.” “It isn’t,” I insisted. “I should have corrected
“I only ever wanted you to find happiness,” Matt said. “I know,” I replied. “Maybe now you will,” he added. “Maybe.” I felt too vulnerable and exposed, having brought this up with him. Looking down, I tapped my fingers against the edge of the book in front of me. “I should get back to read
Aria's POV“...10,000,000 dollars! Going once! Going twice! The queen's necklace, sold, to Alpha King Lucian himself. Congratulations!”When they announced that, everyone's disbelieving and shocked gazes turned toward me — his neglected Luna.My heart started to race. In reality, I couldn’t believe
While I hesitated to apologize, Sheila curled herself more firmly against Lucian’s chest and whimpered,“I have no idea why she would hate me so much. Is it because I’m your ex-fated mate, Lucian? Doesn’t she understand that I’m now just a pitiful, lonely woman after the divorce…?”Lucian rubbed his
A FEW DAYS LATER.[Aria Pushing Sheila – Experts Agree, Not Proper Decorum For A Luna!!!]The ironic headline stung my eyes. Tossing the newspaper aside, I left the living room and walked into the kitchen to make myself more coffee. It was definitely a two-cup kind of day.All of the newspapers were
Lucian’s shock lasted only a moment. When he recovered, anger darkened his face.“No.”“We will not divorce.”“What is the matter with you? What have you been thinking about lately? Stop these childish efforts for attention.”I’ve never heard him speak so quickly, but how could he be frantic for me,
Aria's POVI stood at the door of my best friend Cathy’s place, talking with the lawyer outside.“King Lucian refused to sign the paperwork. As we suspected, he doesn’t seem to intend to make this an easy proceeding,” the lawyer said.“I suppose not,” I agreed with a sigh.I knew Lucian could be pro
Sheila laughed. “What are you talking about, Lucian? Aria is just a simple housewife. She could never be compared to such a revered and wonderful Healer as Dr. A.”Lucian’s jaw clenched.I stood frozen, unsure how to react. That Lucian had even thought to connect Dr. A and Aria felt like a kind of c
“I only ever wanted you to find happiness,” Matt said. “I know,” I replied. “Maybe now you will,” he added. “Maybe.” I felt too vulnerable and exposed, having brought this up with him. Looking down, I tapped my fingers against the edge of the book in front of me. “I should get back to read
Aria’s POV “You don’t need to apologize for Lucian,” Matt said quickly. I shook my head. “I do. His behavior was out of line, and instead of trying to clear up the misunderstanding, I went along with him and left you there.” “It’s fine, Aria.” “It isn’t,” I insisted. “I should have corrected
Aria’s POV After the mob dispersed, I decided to call Cathy and return home to rest, at least for a while. I needed to think, somewhere it was safe, and I wouldn’t be able to relax in the hospital. With all the tests I ran on Caleb, there was nothing more I could do for him either. I needed to f
I didn’t want to lie to Matt. “Not good.” Matt was already wearing a neutral expression, but now it hardened further. I imagined his ability to restrain his emotions was part of what made him a good soldier on the battlefield. I felt sorry for it now, though, for this restraint seemed to hold him
Aria’s POV Back at Cathy’s house, I changed into my Dr. A disguise. Cathy watched worriedly from the doorway to my bedroom as I looked in the mirror, adjusting my mask. “I think it’s too soon,” she said. “I can’t keep dragging my feet about Caleb,” I replied. After seeing him for myself and sp
“What were you doing with him?” Lucian asked. “I was visiting Caleb in the hospital,” I explained, eager to clear up this misunderstanding so that we could get to the better part of what might happen here. “Matt was there too. He seemed upset about everything, so I agreed to have coffee with him.
Aria’s POV “Aria,” Lucian said, his voice low, nearly growling. I stood on the sidewalk beside Matt, watching as Lucian’s car came to a screeching halt and then as Lucian himself emerged, storming toward us. My heart sunk down with dread. Lucian’s face was twisted with rage. Had he discovered
Lucian’s POV To avoid Sheila at home, I’d taken to spending long hours at the Alpha headquarters building. At first, much of the staff had seemed unnerved by my presence, as if they always needed to be formal, but now, they were coming to be more comfortable with me. No more saluting in the hallwa
Looking toward the door, he saw me and immediately stood. “Aria.” I knew Matt well. In the past, he’d asked me on a few dates, and I even went on a couple. But at the same time, Lucian and I had begun to become entangled. My growing love of Lucian kept me from developing feelings for Matt. In the