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2024-10-29 19:42:56I was meant to come work at Soul Kitchen in the evening.
The way I did my part-time job at Alfredo's and because Freya and I had discussed it.
She had asked me how I worked at other places, and since I had important matters like lectures to attend to, she concluded evening shifts were perfect.
However, I found myself kneading dough in the spacious but hot kitchen of Soul Kitchen after much persuasion from Freya to wait for my shift.
I just wanted to let my mind be as I baked. That always helped me get my mind out of my head several times and hopefully it would work this time too.
"Dear, are you done?" Freya's voice was a little loud as she stood before me, a green apron around her waist.
"What?" I asked, like I just snapped back into reality.
She smiled. "I asked if you were done Ava." I heard that before
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"What the hell!" A scream tore through my lips as I entered my room.Behold, Aiden was sitting on my bed, unmoving at my outburst. He had swapped his usual sweatpants and yoga pants for a tailored dark grey suit and I have to agree that he looked so freaking hot and drool worthy in them.His dark eyes settled on mine for a second before going down, leaving my body hot and very bothered. I cleared my throat at his sudden silence while eyes came back to my face."Hi." I said awkwardly as he continued to stare at me."Um," he cleared his throat. "Your clothes are soiled. What happened to them?"I looked down at my jean short and black shirt and indeed they were soiled with flour since I and Freya had settled on a baking spree. The donuts had been a success, then add the endless order of angel wings bread, it w
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The next day was almost same.In the sense that Aiden wasn't present during breakfast and the first half of the morning. But I had seen him around the house and had heard him speaking to Asher severally from my room.It was afternoon and I was already done with my lectures for the day. So as usual, I had nothing to do but idle around. I could not go to Soul Kitchen either, since Freya had been clear on me coming to work only on my designated shift.I was coming down the spiralling stairway when the front door burst open and in came Gus with his wide smile and boyish playfulness.Immediately he saw me, his smile widened in pure joy."Hello! My new favorite person!!" He hollered loudly, walking further into the room."Hi Gus," I grinned cheekily. I have never been so happy to see anyone walk through a door before.H
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I looked up and found the teenager who just made her order seconds ago, staring at me with a confused expression gracing her young face.I offered her a smile. "Yes I am. I'm sorry we are taking time but I promise, your order will be here in due time." I rambled out.She smiled cheekily, the act lighting up her face in seconds. "That's not a problem. I don't mind standing here."I nodded. "Oh. Okay."We stayed there in silence, albeit an awkward one."How's my hair?" She blurted out of the blues."Excuse me?"Her smile widened a tad bit. "How is my hair? What do you think about my new hair color?"I raised a brow before taking in her hair which was surprisingly red, a shade brighter than my natural red one."Uh... It's nice?"Her face fell at my answer. I guess she was expecting a different answer."No no, I'm not saying it in a dismissive way." I further rushed. "Your hair is really nic
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I was a nervous wreck as I stood before Aiden at the back of Soul Kitchen, that Freya had let us use.I didn't know what Aiden wanted to do or say, but everything looked like deja vu. Was he about to send me away or outrightly tell me that I wasn't all that special.That, I could deal with since it wasn't the first time someone would be saying such words to me. But just the idea of having Aiden say the same things Scott had said to me had my heart breaking into tiny bits.For some reason, I knew the same words coming from Aiden would do a greater damage than what Scott's words had done.Pull yourself together Ava!I let out a breath as I stared at Aiden who was taking me in with utter coolness."Are you cold?" Were his exact words as he continued to stare at me.I shook my head negatively, all the while, feeling exposed before his stripping gaze. "No, I'm not."I flashed him a smile as I hugged myself with my arms. I wasn't cold, but I guess I was cold emotionally.The distance betwee
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I let out a shaky chuckle at the eagerness in his face and desperation in his voice.Like I said, I highly doubted that Aiden and I would be friends.But oh well, it was better than being nothing at all. When it came to Aiden Beaumont, I took anything I could get.So I smiled at his handsome face. "Of course, I will Aiden."°°°I made my way to Aiden's room that evening after showering.Aiden had led me back to his home after our little moment at the back of Soul kitchen after Freya had given me the go ahead order which was accompanied by a conspiratory wink that had me laughing.Getting home was unlike the last time Aiden and I had come back from Soul kitchen together. Yes the sparks were still present but we'd tried to master the ar
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It was nights like this that Mom and Dad would set up camp on the rooftop and Dad would entertain us with moonlight tales while I sipped hot chocolate with them."I was about to step out." Was his response."Did I stop you?"He shook his head. "Not really." Came his vague answer as he offered me a smile. "I have to shif- do something before heading out."I didn't miss the words he tried not to say."You were about to shift?" I boldly asked and his eyes widened in what seemed like a second at my words."You know about us shifting?"I almost rolled my eyes. "Of course Aiden. There are over thousands of books and movies about werewolves in the world, everyone knows that werewolves shift, although I don't know if everything in those fictional works are real."He nodded, before snorting. "Most of t
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When I was a child, I always wondered what it would feel like to experience magic. I also wondered severally, if magic or anything akin to it, really does exist.As a Potter head also, I had my own share of supernatural fantasies. So bad that during Halloween, my parents would indulge me with Harry Potter costumes, the full package.Growing up, I let go of such fantasies and dreams to face reality. I had told myself that there was really nothing to this world other than factual science theories and the reality I was seeing.However, watching Aiden in Wolf form before me, his dark fur glowing softly under the spray of the Moon's light, I knew my long forgotten dream had been found.I could feel bubbling excitement course through my veins, I felt giddy and baffled, but in a good way."What now?" I asked excitedly as I looked at Aiden's huge and imposing Wolf f
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We got to a clearing that made way to a big tree that looked like it was on top of a hill.Its large and wide branches covered the whole hill and the full Moon looked like it was directly above the tree, sending down its rays. I was awestruck at the sight before me."Wow!" I let out. Lost and trying to find the right words to describe the sight before me. "It's beautiful!" I let out again.Aiden stopped, then turned to face me as if he was concurring with what I just said. He continued walking the short distance from where we stood to the top of the hill.Once atop, there was a small clearing of carpet grass that gathered like a small blanket under the large tree.I watched Aiden make himself comfortable on the clearing as he laid down like he has been doing it all his life. Even as he was not standing, he still was large and commanding authority. However, that wasn'
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It has been two days since the perimeter breach and the surprise response from Athinai set Titan land into rolling motion.The elite guards commenced their guard at all parts of Titan borders and went ahead to recruit more guards, which surprisingly, worked as there were more men and women every morning who willingly volunteered to be guards.The news on Poppy was positive, albeit, her attempt at recovery was slow, but the last time I saw her, her skin didn't look all that pale, however she still looked like she was deep in slumber. Ted on the other hand was less hostile, but hadn't uttered words of apology to Aiden or any other person and that was okay. We let him handle his grief his way.What was more interesting however, was that Titan land was on a roll in preparing a welcome feast for the Luna and said ruler of Athinai. Erin and Sarla had gushed about her, with extra emphasis on the fact that she never sided with any pack during war and was always ne
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If terror hung in the air seconds ago, it was nothing compared to the chaotic mess that was Soul Kitchen at the moment.Ever since Ted, Poppy's boyfriend made his way into the diner and saw his girlfriend in a pale mess, he had totally lost it. Now, we watched on, with Freya and Kate still bawling their eyes out, as the elite guards tried to calm the raging teenager down."She's not dead Ted," Sarla's sweet voice tried to reason as Ben and Eric held the boy down. "She's going to be alright okay? Just calm down.""Were you all waiting for something to happen before you swing into action?" He sneered, before casting a glare Aiden's way. "Or will your useless asses wait for someone to die before the Alpha decides to take action!"Asher took a step forward at his words, but Aiden held him back. "I know you are grieving boy. However, I won't condole it if you talk brashly at the Alpha."Ted scoffed, his sandy blonde hair looking so dishevelled
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"What?" I asked Aiden who had his eyes glued to my every move as he walked me to my shift at Soul Kitchen.The smile was still dancing on his lips as he took my hands into his, obliviously playing with my fingers. "We should do this often.""You mean go for long walks?" I asked, as he now swayed our hands back and forth.He paused, looking as if he was contemplating on my words. "That too. But I'm talking about visiting the beauty house."I nodded immediately, concurring with him while we shared a smile. "That is definitely a great idea."I loved moments spent with Aiden like this. Everything felt so normal. I'm not speaking about the fact that he is a Werewolf. I'm talking about the whole problem with Colossus or a possible rogue pack that is out for blood. The little time we spent together today has taken my mind off things, I hope it has done same for Aiden. Somehow, I don't even know how it started, but seeing Aiden happy also puts me in a good mood. It was like telepathy. If Aid
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Whoever said having a massage was a vain thing, surely hasn't tried it before.I sat beside Aiden on a lounge chair at the waiting room of the clothing store, feeling like a big sack of jelly. Aiden on the other hand looked perfectly fine as he gazed at me with an amused expression.I guess he had perks of being a Werewolf and all that. However, this massage felt like one of the best things ever. I felt like every knot on my body has been loosened and my body was floating on air.I could feel no cramps and it felt like I had a good sleep on a very comfortable bed. My lingering headaches were gone and I hoped that Aiden got the same feeling too.The past week was very stressful for him and part of the reason why I suggested we get on the massage chair was because he really needed to de-stress."You feeling any changes in your body?" I asked as I took him in.He smiled, eyes not straying from mine as he nodded. "Definitely."We he
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Meeting Aiden and coming to Titan land, there were two things I had learnt; life was sure full of surprises.I couldn't hold back my gasp as I stared at the sight before me. A building made totally of glass that wasn't translucent but was aesthetically pleasing, divided into segments that had colorful neon signs indicating what each segment was for.Above the tall building was a beautiful, silver carved sign that read. TITAN BEAUTY HOUSE.I couldn't stop myself from giggling as I felt giddy with excitement. I never knew a place like this existed in Titan land. It looked like something out of a Disney movie. Sparkling and really pleasing to the eyes."I like it!" I let out without being asked, while Aiden took my hands into his, once more."You haven't even seen the best part yet love." He assured as we made our way in.A fruity and refreshing smell greeted me as we walked in, which had me taking in a deep breath. It smelt like paradise in there."Good day Alpha." A Raven haired beauty
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My heart was still beating loudly as I stared at Aiden who was busy talking to one of the workers at the plantation.Did I get to have my long overdue tour of Titan? Yes.Did I get to talk about the toe curling kiss I shared with Aiden in his room moments ago? No.All I got was another toe curling smile that did not go easy with its effects on my heart and that darn line."I've been wanting to do that." Who says things like that after a toe curling, heartstring pulling kiss and just acts like nothing happened. Instead, he had taken my hand and had gone ahead to assure that he always kept his promise.Thus, here we are, the same place I had stood with Gus weeks ago. The only difference is that Aiden was being thorough. He was making sure that the patient farmer would answer my every question thoroughly.That was the least of my concerns though. The tight shirt accentuating his body had me salivating and the way his jeans hugged his ass. From my view, Aiden looked like he was carved an
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I waited for what felt like eons in my room after grabbing a nice picnic basket and arranged cookies, fruits and drinks in them.Lory had figured out my plan even before I said a thing.I planned on making Aiden de-stress.This past week had been one hell of a ride for everyone on Titan, but especially for him. That was why I wanted to help him take his mind off Colossus, rogue packs or whatever it is that was stressing Titan.I didn't know my way around Titan that much. Only soul kitchen, the hackberry tree and the plantation Gus had shown. This time, I was going to use two stones for one bird. Get my very much awaited tour of Titan and get Aiden to de-stress.When I heard voices coming from the corridor, I knew that Aiden was done with the guards, so I waited for every one of them to finish leaving before I made my way to Aiden.After waiting for what felt like forever and no other sound was heard from the corridor, I made my way to
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"I should go." I voiced once Asher left, probably to give Aiden and I space.Aiden shook his head, while his arms still held on to me. "You know you can stay right."I let out an amused laugh. "As much as I like being in your arms Aiden, I wouldn't like anyone listening to you address them while we are in this position."There wasn't a response for a bit till, "You like being in my arms?"Of course, I almost groaned. Of all things I said, that was all he heard."Say it again love. You love being in my arms?" I was already beetroot at the moment.Playfully, I struggled to free Aiden off me while his body began shaking as he chuckled, probably finding my bashfulness amusing."I want to hear you say it again, love." He teased, slowly releasing me as he took in my face.I scrunched my nose, trying but failing
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It has been a week since Aiden and I sent out invites to the neighbouring Packs and yet, we haven't gotten any feedbacks.We were all bothered, especially Aiden. Try as he might, he always appeared cool and calculating in the presence of his Pack, always wearing the strong and assuring facade because he has to make his Pack feel assured that everything was under control.However, I knew that all was not well with Aiden. The run-ins on the people of Titan keep on increasing and so far, a lockdown has been placed. The elite guards with their soldiers were at alert all the time, making sure that all bounderies were secured and that the people of Titan were safe.I was in Aiden's home office as I tried to listen through the tiny speakers of my airpods, as my biology lecturer further explained the workings of human cells. I knew I was paying little to no attention to what he was saying. My mind was drifting to the man at the other side of the room who was wearing a s
