Aurora's POVAs soon as I locked the door of my room, a loud sob ripped out of my throat. My chest felt heavy and constricted painfully as everything that happened rushed down to me all at once. Kaizen had proven my greatest fear. He was just like them. I was so foolish to think that he would change because of me. He was a heartless monster who doesn't have sympathy for anyone. He had put his hands on me. He was a monster like them. What crime did I commit that the moon goddess had to punish me this way? Never in my life can I recall a moment that I had been happy for a whole day. Something or someone will rip that happiness away from me within a blink of an eye. Was I cursed to never be happy? Or was it just the moon goddess who despises me? What was she thinking when she made Kaizen my destined? All he ever did was hurt me when I always tried to see the good in him. But I didn't know he would go as far as threatening to strangle the light out of me. Does he hate me that much? Doe
Aurora's POV “I want you to sleep on the same bed with me.” “Fuck no.” Zane said immediately the words slipped from my lips. “It is highly inappropriate to even be seen in the same room with you. I do not fear you mate, but I can't do that to him.” I arched my brow in confusion at his words. “What are you talking about…? Oh.I mumbled, my cheeks Flames red as realization finally dawned on me. “No! That was not what I meant. I won't —we won't be doing anything.” I said quickly, still blushing hard. “Oh, I thought you meant —” “No! I didn't.” I cut him off quickly, making him chuckle. My cheeks felt like they were about to explode from how hot it was. My face probably looked like a tomato. “Now are you going to join me or what?” I asked, raising my brow at him as I climbed in my side of the bed. After contemplating for a few seconds, he finally sighed and hopped on the other side of the bed. He laid stiffly on the bed making me giggle as I pinched his bulging arm slightly, he
Aurora's POV Kaizen walked into the room as soon as I buttoned the last button of his shirt I was wearing. He walked closer to me with an unreadable expression making me back away from him in fear. He shocked me when he held his hands up to me in surrender, trying to tell me he wasn't going to hurt me. Then why was he coming closer to me? “S-stay away from me.” I said shakily, hating myself for sounding weak. He looked pained at my words, or was I just imagining things? “Rory...” He started, his tone surprisingly soft. Kaizen was never soft, so this was a big shock for me. “Relax, I'm not going to hurt you.” When he saw I was still backing away from him, he sighed and shocked me even more when he said, “Please.” “You hurt me once, what makes you think I would believe that you wouldn't do it again?” I said, mustering courage. “I promise. Shit, Rory. Look at me. I-'' He started, tugging his hair in frustration. He was finding it hard to say the words. He finally looked at me a
Aurora's POV The smell of spicy woods and crisp fresh sheets faintly awoke my senses as I felt something stirring underneath me. My eyes widened as memories of last night came rushing back at me, making me freeze. I had slept in Kaizen's room because my door was broken and needed to be fixed before I could go back there. My hands were entwined with larger ones and I felt a warm hand stroking my back lazily. Blood rushed to my cheeks as I bit my lips to stop me from moaning from the feeling his touch ignited within me. Our breathing fell in rhythm as I tried to pretend I was sleeping. Though, we hadn't done anything last night but kiss. And damn, did we kiss. We'd spent a good hour making out on the bed before I fell asleep. “How did you sleep?” Kaizen's deep and hoarse morning voice asked with a rumble, making my heart thud loudly in my chest. I pushed my face into his bare chest, trying to ignore the emotions he was rousing within him by his voice. How can he sound sexy so early i
Aurora's POV “Alpha Kaizen, good day.” An alpha greets as Kaizen and I walk into the senate hall together. I could feel people's state on our entwined fingers. As we passed through the oak doors, the Alphas raised on their feet to their superior, bowing their heads in respect as we moved over to our seat. Kaizen wraps his arm around my waist, displaying his possession over me to all the Alphas. I don't know if that made me feel happy or nervous. I think it was a little of both. I felt curious eyes on us as we took our seats, I could also hear a few murmurs from the Alphas. They were wondering who I was and why I was sitting beside the Alpha. Kaizen's hand didn't leave mine even as we took our seats. The room fell into silence as Kaizen looked at every single one of them with calculated gaze. I, on the other hand, was nervous as hell. The meeting hasn't even started yet, but I was about ready to leave. Their stares are making me nervous and I didn't like the feeling one bit. Seate
Kaizen's POV My eyes bled black as my body shook in rage. How dare they think they can come to my pack and try to dictate to me what I can and cannot do? They were fucking lucky I didn't get my hands on all of them. And I knew the only person who could stop me was her. My little kitten. Her arms were still tightly wrapped around my body as if she was afraid to let me go. A strange scent passed through my nostril and I immediately knew what it was. Fear. She was scared of me but was pretending not to. I didn't blame her though. Anyone who witnessed my anger always had the same reaction. In their cases, I was always bursting with pride but her case was different. She was my mate. She wasn't supposed to be afraid of me. I never want her to be afraid of me. The realization was like a kick in my guts and I immediately snapped out of my rage as I took in her tear stained face. “Kitten...” I said, grabbing her chin to face me. It was like I was sucker punched on the stomach at the sight
Kaizen's POV A loud scream tore out of the rogue's throat as Sébastien dug the taser into his neck. “Please! Fuck, this shit hurts so bad!” He yelled, his entire body was soaked with sweat. One of his eyeballs had been plugged out, making him blind in one eye. My stare was passive as he looked at me pleadingly. I gestured for Sébastien to hold on and he did just that. Zane was standing behind me with his arms folded, I knew if I wasn't here, he would have taken matters into his hands and killed the rogue right away. I would have done that too, but we needed answers. And the dying rogue was the only way to get them. “Are you willing to talk now?” I asked calmly, holding eye contact with him and showing him all the things I was going to do to him through my deadly glare. My white shirt was stained with blood. We hadn't managed to kill all the rogues as some of them had managed to escape. We had succeeded in killing a total of 34 rogues, and unfortunately, I lost 6 of my pack memb
Aurora's POV My head snapped to the door as soon as I heard the knob twisting. It was one in the morning and Kaizen was just coming back. It was a surprise that I hadn't died of worry while waiting for him to come back, hoping nothing had happened to him. They'd been out for seven hours. I had insisted on going out of the house when they were taking too long to get out, but Gianna and Scarlett had stopped me. Now that I think of it, it wasn't a really wise decision. My eyes widened as soon as Kaizen entered the room. A gasp escaped my lips as soon as I took in the state of his body. His entire body was soaked with blood and his face looks dangerous with cuts literally on every part of his body. I immediately ran to him thinking he was injured but he stopped me midway. “Relax, it's not mine.” He grunted out, pushing past me as he walked towards the bathroom. Knowing the meaning behind his words, I asked. “You killed them all?” I whispered quietly following him into the bathroo
SIX MONTHS LATERAurora's POVI woke up with a queasy feeling in the pit of my stomach as the urge to vomit hit me hard. Kaizen's body was pressed flush against my back as his arms draped lazily over me. I tried to ignore it and snuggle more into the warm body next to me.Just as I closed my eyes to go back to sleep, the urge to puke got so strong that I couldn't hold it in anymore. I immediately scrambled out of the bed and made a beeline into the bathroom where I hurled my guts. I tried to control my breathing as I vomited every content I ate last night. This has been going on for a while now and there was no other explanation to it than what I was thinking. “Fuck,” I groaned out, running my hands through my messy blonde hair.“Rory?” Kaizen's voice called out from the door, before I could give him a response another wave of nausea hit me suddenly and I hauled my tired ass into the water closet, puking my guts out.I dry heaved and felt a warm hand softly stroking my back. Kaizen f
Aurora's POV“You probably think I'm a horrible person,” Lucious whispered into my ear and I suddenly felt the urge to curl away from him in disgust. Thinking of everything he has done for power was enough to make me haul right there. I thought Kaizen was a monster but Lucious' was the real cold hearted monster.I felt something warm on my ear and realized Luscious' mouth was on my ear, biting and sucking on my earlobe. I fought against his grip but he was more stronger than me.“Get your fucking hands off her.” Kaizen gritted out. “Or what?” Lucious taunted with a smirk. “You and I know you're completely defenseless and powerless when she's here.” He said, pointing at a grinning Saffra. “So, I guess I'm free to do whatever I want, sí? I could decide to undress her...” He tugged at my dress. “Or I could even fuck her so hard right in front of you and you will watch in pain knowing you can do nothing about it. Would you want that, Rory?” He proceeded to run his filthy hands on my skin
Kaizen's POVA cold chill ran down my spine at the mention of her name. It was as if I could already feel her presence before even seeing her. She was here, flesh and blood. After so many decades, after ruining my life and turning me into a monster. This was my chance. The opportunity I'd always been waiting for has come right in front of me and I'll be damned to let this go in vain. It was time to get my revenge, time to revive myself, time to become a new man who doesn't have to kill to feel satisfied.And the only way to go about that is if she dies. “ Saffra is known to be the most wicked witch in our coven. She misuses her powers and abilities. Kills the innocent, binds them by her curse so they would become her puppet. The curse would only be broken if the one who placed it on you dies. Once she breathes her last breath, the chains of the curse would be broken.” Those were the exact words I was told by a witch.No matter how hard I had tried, I never got my hands on her but I k
Aurora's POVOur moment of pure Bliss was abruptly cut short as the demon charged towards us with inhumane speed. Without a second thought, Kaizen's body started to shift, his bones cracking as his muscles bulged and his black fur sprouted. I watched in awe and fear as he transformed into his beast, a fierce and powerful creature.The demon didn't hesitate, launching itself at my mate with claws extended. But Kaizen was more faster and agile, dodging the attack and striking back with his own claws. The demon snarled in frustration, its red eyes glowing with anger.The fight was brutal and intense, the demon's strength matched by Kaizen's ferocity. The ground shook with the force of their blows, furniture and decorations crashing to the floor.Despite the demon's otherworldly abilities, Kaizen was more stronger and determined. He fought with all his might, using his teeth and claws to rip into the demon's flesh. Blood spattered across the room, mixing with broken glass and shattered w
Aurora's POV “P-please don't hurt him, he has done nothing wrong! Leave him alone, please!”“This has always been his fate, little Aurora. Your mate wronged me and it's time for payback.” A raven haired woman said with a sick smile.“Dont, please! NO!” Series of loud howls pierced into the air and i jumped awake as my body body completely covered in sweat. Kaizen immediately wrapped his arms around my sweaty body. “It's fine, baby. You're fine. It was just a dream, okay?”“N-no, i don't think so... It felt so real. I could still hear your screams.” I said, my body trembling with fear. My eyes watered with tears as I looked up at him. “S-she killed you... In the dream— I can't lose you. N-never.” “Nothing will happen to me, okay? Relax. Take deep breaths. You're going to be fine. Come on, go back to bed.” He said in a soothing voice as he ran his hands through my wet hair.“Are you sure?” I murmured into his chest, my mind still replaying the horrifying nightmare. It felt so real. I
Aurora's POV“Are you okay?” I asked Kaizen as he came back to the room after going to the balcony to pick his call.He sighed. “Not really. News has gotten to me that they would be attacking in two days time. And I have a feeling it's going to be brutal.” He ran his hands through his dark matt of hair. The moon glowed around his skin and I couldn't help but worship the sign of him.I immediately snapped out of it as there were more pressing matters on ground right now. “Do you think we can trust him?” I said, finally voicing out my worries. “Rostov? You have nothing to worry about, little one. I believe we can trust him in this. Just trust me, okay?”“How can you say that? You barely even know him. He could still be working for Lucious for all we know. I just hope we aren't making a bad decision once more, Kaizen. I don't want to lose you.” I said softly, rubbing my palm on his jaw.He gently took my hand and placed a kiss on my open palm. “You're not going to lose me, baby. And I d
Rostov's POVThree days laterThe sheer shock on Lucious'face was so fucking obvious as I walked into his chambers. He dropped the glass of wine he was currently sipping as he acknowledged my presence. “They let you out?” I could see that he immediately regretted the words as soon as they were out of his mouth.I feigned confusion as I casually walked over to him and poured myself a glass of red wine. “What are you talking about? I was never caught, do you think that lowly of me?” I said with a chuckle, barely controlling myself from storming over to him and choking the life out of him.I couldn't believe this was the same man. The sane man I called a brother from another mother, the sane man who I trusted with my whole life, he has been lying and deceiving me for the better days of my life. How could I have been so fucking dumb?I was really starting to believe Kaizen's words about me being Lucious' puppet, who he uses to do his dirty jobs. I was so fucking foolish and restarted to h
I walked into the basement with Zane trailing right behind me. After telling him everything I've never told anyone, I could say there was a noticable difference in our relationship.Zane was a man I cared for deeply, his mother included. When I had 'episodes' with my deadbeat parents, he was always there. Understood me and listen to my worries like a brother would. At first he was disappointed that I would keep such a huge secret from him for so many decades. But that was immediately replaced with immense anger and rage.It felt... refreshing to finally let people in. I had been taught that telling your problems to others made you weak. I lived with that mentality for the past 300 years of my life. Never opening up to someone, while letting it eat at me and pretend I was fine.We finally stood at the middle of the basement where Rostov was tied up and badly beaten and bruised. I felt rage bubble within me as I looked at me, it took all will power not to snap his fucking neck and call
“Scarlett?” I asked in surprise as I looked at her. She looked so different and even more beautiful than I remembered. She suddenly engulfed me in a bone crushing hug. “When Zane told me, I couldn't believe it. I had to come see for myself. It still feels like I'm dreaming. I missed you so much. We all did.” She said with a sniffle.“I missed you all too. If I could change things I would have done that a long time ago. I was deceived. Deceived info thinking that my mate was my murderer.”She gasped, pulling away from me. “What? Are you serious?” I nodded my head solemnly. “Sadly, I am. I lived seven years of my life hating my own mate, plotting for revenge without even knowing the actual truth. I did this all for nothing, only to find out that Kaizen was impersonated. They made me believe he killed me by impersonating his face.” My anger grew as I explained to her. I was in doubt before, but I was starting to believe this was all a plot.And I couldn't help but suspect Lucious was i