I couldn't but worry that Aiden was by my side, his gaze passing briefly over the Alpha before settling back on me, brows arching in question. For a moment, I felt small, wanting to do nothing but turn on my feet and run away. Why was Zain doing here? I thought to myself, lips twisting. The last time we saw each other, Zain broke up with me, for he had found his mate, and the entire thing messed me.
Above me, the sky was clear and blue, speckled with a bright sun that shone down on us. I could feel its warmth, and inside my chest rose with the desire to burrow into the earth I was standing on to get away from it. The closest thing I did was shift to Aiden’s side, my legs feeling shaky in an attempt to appear nonchalant.
My Alpha next to me cleared his throat. "Alpha Zain," He breathed, grasping Zain's attention on him while flashing a tentative smile. "Fancy seeing y
At the shrill sound, Aiden went still next to me; his jaw clenched tight. The Alpha was not used to this, of course, since everyone in the Pack spoke to him with a soft fearful voice. My stepmother, however, appeared raging mad, coming to stand in front of me, her eyes digging into my skin.Looking over her shoulder, I stared at my father, who emerged seconds later, his feet faltering as soon as he met my eyes. He cast his head down, his shoulders sagging with an audible sigh. Judging from the tension in the room, it was pretty clear that he might have told her about our talk."You have some nerve denying my request after all the things I have done for you all these years...How can you so easily forget them now that you got yourself a rich Alpha? Someone you stole from your sister! You should be ashamed of your
/Aiden’s POV/Zain was calling out my mates name. I could see his figure from the rear view mirror as he kept waving like a fool. So having no choice, I quickly grabbed onto her wrist and managed to distract her. What could he possibly wants to talk with her anyway? Even during our brief meeting, the Alpha appeared seconds away from getting down on his knees and confessing his undying love for her. Zain was her past and should stay her instead of trying to come in between us.But the way I handled things was borderline stupid, I realised as soon as we sat on the train.Something ugly seared in my stomach as I thought of how the other Alpha looked at Rose. With fondness and longing, which made me want to gauge his eyes out. He had
I dragged my body out of bed, and the room was so warm I didn't even shiver while walking out. Then my eyes flickered to the fireplace only to see that Aiden had made it for me. A smile curved around my lips, eyes alight as I stared at the tea tray.He did all those things for me, and the knowledge spread warmth in my chest, settling in my belly. Suddenly I was reminded of the harsh words that come after his actions, my toes curling.No. I cannot let him fool me with these sweet gestures anymore. Maybe the Alpha was doing it out of pity after the things he witnessed in my old packhouse. That might be it. Straining my ears, I tried to listen to Aiden, who left the room a few minutes ago. Who could it be at the door?My curiosity got the best of me, and I rushed out in search of
/Aiden’s POV/As we walked away from the main path and towards the garden bench, the afternoon rays hit Damon’s face. The Alpha raised his hand in the air, shielding from the bright glare from the sun. It also accentuated the lines of worry on his forehead and his mouth as he finally turned around. When I saw the Alphas at the doorstep, my face paled, more shocked at finding Zain along with Damon. Why was he here? What could he possibly want now?Before I could ask any of those questions or ward them away, Rose entered the living room. There went my silly plan.“Aiden?” My friend's voice yanked me out of my thoughts, almost making me squint as he sank the bench.“Y
"Because I realised I still have feelings for you, Rose."I stopped breathing for a few seconds, eyes widening slightly in his direction. What was he saying? Swallowing the lump formed in my throat, I swiped my tongue over my chapped bottom lip, wincing.“W-What are you saying, Zain?”He took a step further, the familiar scent making my nose flare. From up close, I could see the purple hue under his eyes, cheekbones sunken, lines marring his face and a dull look overall. Like he had been having little to no sleep these days.“I was a fool to let you go…Please forgive me, Rose.”
/Aiden's POV/My breath stuttered as I watched Rose from the corner of my eyes, taking a bite, my lips pressed in a thin line when I saw her audibly gulp. The omega was gripping tightly onto the edge of her chair, knuckles turning white and legs bouncing against in the spot. I instantly realised that she had been lying—about not being affected by her allergy anymore.As someone with the worst experience with my allergies, I did not want her to go through the same pain. Why was she putting her life a risk to prove a point? I thought only to see Zain's eyes trained on her. That pretty much explained to me."I think I will have your share too! It is the best thing ever." I abruptly said, taking the plate away fr
Once I managed to slip past the packhouse, my feet carried me to that lone bench in the garden. Slumping down, I let a sigh escape my chest, eyes raking around. The park was full of flowers of all shapes, sizes, and colours, so many of them, but I could not name a single one. It smelled sweet here, almost overwhelming but also clean and fresh. For a second, I could only imagine what this place must be like in the warmer months when all flowers come into bloom.My stomach twisted, a painful reminder that I had thrown up a while ago. It was silly of me to intake that one bite of salad, my fingers almost swelling. But Zain needed to be reminded that nothing was ever going to happen between us.I could see out of the corner of my eye a familiar figure approaching me. The Alpha looked at me expectantly, his feet clinking against the pavement before coming to a hal
/Ria's POV/Pack Alpha Damon is my mate. That's the only thing ringing around my ears, throat going dry. My body lurched as his growl reverberated through the walls, my beta recognising its call, almost making me want to submit.He was a handsome man, with his eyes glinting under the light, hair long and silky, parted in the middle. The black shirt he wore stretched over his muscular arms and taut stomach, the stylish boots and jeans matching well. The Alpha's nose was pointed, his cheekbones sharp, jaw clean-cut and lips pink and round.There was no doubt in my mind that he could easily pass off as a catalogue model.Shaking my hea