Daniel I watched as Aria shoved the door open and left the bathroom. Her words froze me to the spot and I didn’t even attempt to follow her. Could everything she said be true? And how dare she talk to me like that? She showed no respect whatsoever when she spoke to me. “Is the lack of respect all you care about, Daniel? What about the things she said about Lea? I told you she seemed suspicious but you ignored me as well. Are you going to ignore Aria, too? Why don’t you go ask your father if Aria is telling the truth? As for the lack of respect, you deserve it for being such a jacka.ss,” Cole growled. “I should go back to the prison first,” I told Cole and left my room. As soon as I entered her cell, Lea shivered and crawled into a corner, her eyes filled with fear. Why was she reacting that way? “Maybe because she’s afraid Aria told you about her and for once you believed her,” Cole mocked inside my head. Based on Lea’s reaction when she saw me enter, my wolf's words
Daniel I went looking for Aria but could not find her anywhere. She had put her walls up and I could not reach her through the mind-link. When I finally went to our bedroom, I noticed all the changes the decor team had made and smiled bitterly. Although I preferred grey walls, the room was transformed, special and perfect for a newlywed couple. “It would have been if you didn’t mess up with Aria big time,” Cole reprimanded me again. “I know what I did, Cole. You don’t have to remind me. How was I supposed to know that Lea was Erick’s niece? When my father found out, he didn’t even bother to tell me,” I protested. “You were blinded by your stupid guilt, Daniel. Lea manipulated you for so long and you never noticed anything strange about her behaviour. I told you she was acting strange the night the prisoners died but still, you insisted that she only went back there for her earring. And look where we are now. You can’t punish her for her crimes because your father wants to us
Lea I stepped out of the car and followed Daniel’s subordinate into the building. We took the elevator to the third floor and he opened the door to one of the apartments. It was a small place but I didn’t care; I wasn’t going to stay there anyway. I had to freshen up and call my uncle. I was sure that Daniel would finally believe that bitch and come after me. Daniel’s man brought my luggage and then left. I stood by the window, watched him drive away, and then moved to the bathroom. I felt filthy and humiliated. I scrubbed myself until it started bleeding and my tears burned where they hit my skin. I couldn’t accept that my position was so easily usurped by that sl.ut. How did she manage that? Who was she? Why was she always present whenever my uncle and I planned a kidnapping? Once again her message to my uncle messed with my thoughts. I had to leave the apartment as soon as possible and tell my uncle. I left the bathroom and looked for my phone. I plugged it in to charge
Aria I woke up disoriented in Andy’s room and headed for breakfast with him. I didn't see Daniel there and I didn’t care. I was still livid. When we finished breakfast, I took Andy to school and stayed there until my father-in-law mind-linked me to join him in his office. I asked Andy whether he wanted to stay with his friends or return to the packhouse with me. He was reluctant to stay without me so we left school early and snuck upstairs to his room. After explaining the situation to Luna Sara, I left for Alpha Jackson's office. “Aria, you came,” Daniel’s father greeted me as I entered. My father was standing near him and he smiled when our eyes met. “Luna,” he whispered, bowing and I walked to him. I needed a fatherly hug and he was ready to give me one. My reaction surprised him but he welcomed me in his arms, patting my back and comforting me. “Thank you, Beta. Thank you for being a father to me when I need one, no offence, Alpha Jackson.” I turned to my father-in-l
Aria We left the pack and Gloria chatted happily throughout the drive. We headed to Redwood National Park in northern California. It was an old-growth temperate rainforest with some of the most jaw-dropping trees anyone could ever see. The tallest trees in the world dominated the park, and because of its rainforest form, it was always foggy, damp, and rainy more days than not. We were fully equipped for our mission so we got to work as soon as we arrived. I knew where to find those herbs so my parents followed me, carrying the bags we would use to hold them. At first, I was picking the herbs alone but soon my mother followed my example and after that, my dad was the one carrying the bags for us. They were both impressed with my ability to find what I needed easily. My father’s eyes penetrated mine, trying to read my thoughts as I explained what each plant did. He had always had the gift to read my mind and understand me better than Mum did. Today was one of those times and a w
Aria “Jason, let her speak. What if she is telling the truth?” My mother spoke for the first time, the longing in her eyes apparent. “Gloria, what if…” my father said but my mother stopped him. “I feel so close to her for no reason, Jason. And her name… Her name was our first choice if we ever had a daughter, remember?” The anticipation in my mother's eyes brought tears to my eyes. She had longed so much for a child of her own that she was ready to believe anything I said. “I know that this sounds unreal, but it’s the truth. I was your only child and I was engaged to Daniel. But things happened and we never got the chance to live together,’ I said, biting my lips, unable to hurt them with the cruel truth. “It doesn't seem real to me, Aria. You are the white wolf but how could this be real?” my father whispered, uneasy and confused. “Alicia, please help me out. I will try to show them what happened back then. Don’t let me down, I beg you,” I called on my predecessor,
Beta Jason From the moment I met Aria, I knew there was something different about her. She seemed too strong to be a simple Omega she-wolf. She shone with courage and was an example to the rest of the pack. It was strange how comfortable I felt around her and when she met Gloria their immediate closeness impressed me. My mate was a proud and caring woman, but she was particularly doting towards Aria. At first, I thought the name was the reason for Gloria’s affinity, but tonight Aria revealed the shocking truth. I regretted doubting her sincerity. Who was I to judge the Moon Goddess’s decisions? My heart ached at the pain in Aria’s eyes after she exposed the truth. I never expected our child to become the Mother of all one day. And it hurt like hell to know how much she had suffered in our previous life, after our death. I turned around and wiped the tears from my eyes. I would not cry in front of my daughter and my mate. I, Beta Jason, Aria’s father, would hide my sorrow and
Erick Williams “I don’t know how long it will take to prepare what you need, Alpha Erick.” Her response pushed me to the brink of a nervous breakdown. “What do you mean? Why do you need so much time? The last time you were outside their territory, you told me it would be a piece of cake. What’s changed now?” I growled through the phone but the witch remained calm and indifferent. “I revisited the area using an invisibility spell and the aura around the Opal Moon pack has changed. There is something or someone extremely powerful and hard to be defeated even with my spells,” the witch told me. “What do you mean, Morgana? What could change in such a short time?” Her remarks sent a chill down my spine, and my chest tightened. What could make her say such a thing? Who could that be? How did I not know about it before? “I don’t know either, Erick. But what I do know for sure is that a simple spell won’t help you this time. I need more time to devise something more appropriate
Daniel I opened my eyes and watched Aria sleep. Her hand was on her swollen bump and a smile brightened her sweet features. We were supposed to sleep in different rooms since we would have our mating ceremony today but I couldn’t bear to leave her side. I got out of bed, trying not to wake her, and walked over to the window. It was dawn and the rosy glow of sunrise made the landscape dreamlike while a light breeze rustled the leaves. I planned everything with the help of my and Aria’s mothers. I wanted to surprise my mate and make today special. I even invited Ella and Darius to help me. As Aria’s closest friends, they had a special place in our lives. Ella would be my Luna’s Beta after our mating ceremony. Darius had become the second in command after my Gamma. Since he had found his mate, he was no longer a threat to me. I turned to check on Aria and she was still asleep. I left the room quietly, mind-linking our parents, Ella and Darius to meet me in my office. “Is ev
Aria I followed Daniel back into the house and upstairs to our room, still thinking about how he killed Lea to save me from nausea. He gripped my hand all the way into the packhouse and when we approached the stairs, he held me by the waist, helping me up the steps. Not even once did he mention Lea and his part in her death. His main concern was helping me into the house, ensuring I was comfortable enough to walk the long distance. Had my mate changed so much? “What more do you need as proof, Aria? He just killed his ex-girlfriend so you wouldn’t feel unwell. Cole and Daniel are ours to keep, sweetie. Please let’s leave the bad memories behind and start over, shall we?” Tania’s calm voice interrupted my thoughts and I nodded in agreement. My wolf was right. Lea was history and so were all the bad memories from when I first met Daniel. We entered our room and Daniel helped me to the sofa. “Sweetie, stay here until I get the bathtub ready okay?” he said softly and entered t
Lea I had lost count of the days. Daniel had chained me to the wall inside that dark cell, not bothering to check on me again. They fed me once a day. I was drained, filthy and exhausted, cursing Daniel for the ordeal he had put me through. He hadn’t allowed me to explain myself and justify my actions. He was too engrossed in finding that Aria bi.tch and had lost his mind. I hated that I had lost to Aria and Daniel. My stomach turned with anger and disgust. My uncle was not as strong as I’d thought. I’d staked my life on his plans; he was so sure he would succeed. His failure had cost me my freedom and could still cost me my life in the end. Once putty in my hands, Daniel had turned into my worst enemy. I thought through my actions, trying to pinpoint the mistakes that led me to be chained in a prison cell. The rest of me focused on finding a way to escape, if it was even possible. Daniel hadn’t returned since the day he imprisoned me. I wondered what he was up to. I could
Aria I packed my few belongings with Evelyn’s help, unable to believe how things had turned out for Daniel and me. I never expected him to confront Alicia demanding that she leave us in peace and then admit his true feelings in such a raw manner. I knew he was being honest, I read his thoughts. As the mother of all, I had the ability. The position had to have some benefits after all. “I am so happy for you, Aria. Being with your mate is the best thing that could happen to you at a time like this. Your pup needs his father by your side while growing inside you. And you need Daniel’s love and support. From what I heard, as the pregnancy proceeds you will get cranky and more dependent on your mate. Not that I am sure, though. I will never have the chance to feel that way,” Evelyn said, smiling bitterly only for a minute. Then her smile brightened and she patted my shoulder. “You have to promise to stay in touch, Aria. I think of you as my younger sister and I will always be there
Daniel I took Aria in my arms and rushed back to the house. Joshua and his mate were nearby and came running as soon as they saw me. “She fainted,” I explained breathlessly and Joshua led me upstairs to Aria’s room. I placed her on the bed and caressed her pale face. “The doctor is on his way,” Evelyn, Joshua’s Luna said, giving me a deadly glare. “What happened?” Joshua was calmer. “She asked me to accept her rejection and reject her back to prove my love to her. She fainted before I finished accepting her rejection,” I explained anxiously. “Are you stupid? Why would you do such a thing? Aria was simply testing you,” Evelyn reprimanded me. “She insisted it was the only way she would believe me. What else could I do?” I excused myself, holding Aria’s hand. “I can’t believe you are so stupid,” Evelyn argued and I tried hard not to growl at her. “What was I supposed to do? I was trying to convince her of my feelings,” I defended myself. “Joshua, you take care of
DanielMy mate paled as I took a few hesitant steps towards her. Then my eyes fell on her swollen belly. Her hands covered her bump protectively as she looked left and right for an avenue of escape. “She is pregnant. Our mate is pregnant with our pup. Our scent is all over Aria,” Cole voiced my inner thoughts, confirming my suspicion. Suddenly, my mind filled with images of a pregnant Aria who tried hard to hide from Erick’s wrath. A scared young female who had lost her entire family and her fiance at the hands of that lunatic. All the images she had shown us to convince played like a movie in my mind and I clutched my chest in agony, unable to breathe. There wasn’t enough air in my lungs; I was suffocating and started coughing, my eyes brimming with tears of regret. Once more, Aria was pregnant and alone because of my stupidity and sought refuge with the couple who raised our daughter as Beta Jason informed me.With a pained look in her eyes, Aria turned around to leave, gripping t
DanielAfter the strange call from Alpha Ross, I left my office and went for a run. I was restless after his last comment. He sounded as if he was hiding something from me. I could tell by the tone of his voice that there was a secret meaning behind his invitation. Could it be that he knew something about Aria?“Keep dreaming, Daniel. Aria would never ask someone to call you on her behalf. She rejected you, remember?” Cole mocked, and I swallowed hard. My wolf was right. What was I thinking? Aria had left, determined to never show herself to me again. The thought hurt like hell but I knew I deserved worse after being such an ass.hole towards my mate. Still, I wanted to believe that there would be a day I would see Aria again and earn her forgiveness. I returned to the pack and was moody for the rest of the day. After taking over it was the first time, I yelled at my Beta and Gamma over unimportant pack matters.Alex and Dave had confused expressions, and when I stopped yelling, the
JoshuaAria was Daniel Taylor’s mate, and I wondered what kind of person the future Alpha was to mistreat his mate in such a manner.It bothered me that Aria wanted to hide from him. The Opal Moon pack was one of the most prominent packs in our area and Alpha Jackson was an excellent Alpha. How could his son be such a jerk?I felt sorry for the poor girl. She seemed so miserable and dejected that I couldn’t bear to reject her request for shelter. “Honey, we must help Aria. Let’s take her in and be her family for now. What will happen to her and her poor baby if she leaves our pack? She has nowhere to go since her mate has declared her a missing person.” My dearest mate was compassionate and considering that Aria was pregnant and alone, she wanted to do everything she could to help her out. Her pleading tone softened my heart even more and even though hiding Aria might bite me in the rear, I couldn’t deny my mate’s request.“Aria, you are welcome to stay with us for as long as you l
Aria Evelyn and I had just returned from my morning walk to the lake. I sat under the kiosk in the garden, resting until Evelyn returned with our lemonades. Baby Alison was restless today. She kept kicking and turning in my womb as if trying to tell me something. I knew how much a pup needed its father’s voice to feel safe and calm. The deep connection between the foetus and the father was also essential to the pregnant female. After the first trimester and when the mother prepared to nest, waiting for the day she would hold her baby in her arms, she needed her mate close by to comfort her and put her at ease. Our creator designed us that way from ancient times, and nothing could change the way a pregnancy felt for a future mother. It had been three months since Alpha Joshua asked me about my true identity. I couldn’t hide that I was Daniel’s mate anymore. He had posted my photo in the Alpha forum asking if anyone had seen me or if I’d sought shelter in their packs. I tol