Chapter two
Ciara's POV
The faint rays of sunlight hit my face and I opened my eyes gently. My eyes were still blurry as I sat up. This most definitely wasn't my room. Where was I?
I couldn’t remember coming to this place yesterday night, in fact, I couldn't remember much of anything except those scary men that had tried to force themselves on me. I deeply wished it wasn't the men I remembered walking in on that brought me here. What happened?
“Let go of her..”
I remembered something just then!
The stranger that had walked into the room while I had been struggling to run away. Did he save me? Was this his house? His bed?
I immediately pulled the blankets up to check myself and a cry of alarm left me as I realized I was naked. I had a one night stand with a stranger! What have I done?
"Looks like you're finally awake."
That same voice from last night said and I looked forward. My breath caught as I saw the same man from last night standing there in his robe with his rock-hard chest peeking out through the opening of his bathrobe.I got lost for a moment staring at him but his cough pulled me back.
“See something you like?”
I blushed and looked away which made him chuckle. I didn’t look back to him until the bed dipped and he aws suddenly sitting so close to me, attacking my nostrils with the sweet smell of his shampoo.Focus Clara!
“Why am I here? This isn’t my room.”
"You don't remember?" he asked as he reached for the glass of water on the nightstand and handed it to me. I hesitated for a bit knowing better than to make the same mistake twice. “I promise you I didn’t put anything in it. It’s just water.”
"Remember what?" I asked instead, ignoring him and his water.
He sighed and downed it all at once, some of the liquid trickling down his chin and disappearing into his robe. I followed the trail shamelessly until it got lost in his robe. Looking up, I found him staring at me, an amused look on his face.
"The way you begged me to have you ast night because you were edgy?”
“What?”
He chuckled again at my shocked expression and shrugged. “You were drugged last night and your body was craving for sex badly. You jumped me and-”
He didn’t finish but I didn’t need him to. I buried my face in my palm as I remembered how I shamelessly begged him to ravage me.
“You took advantage of me.” I accused him and he scoffed.
“You asked for it and I gave you what you wanted. It had been a while for me too, so sorry if I was too rough.”
I blushed and frowned wondering why I couldn’t remember our time together. Was that a side effect of the drug?
"I should have just left you back with the men…"
"Then why did you bring me in in the first place? " I snapped at him and he just stared at me with a blank expression.
I jumped off the bed ignoring the burning sensation in my thighs and picked up my clothes. I didn't tell grandfather I was going to spend the night out and his wife would definitely make my ears bleed with her screams.
"Where do you think you're going?" He asked but I just ignored him. Hopefully, I will never see him again and this embarrassment will pass.
I couldn’t believe Lucas had actually stood me up and somehow drugged me. I had slept with a total stranger and I didn’t even remember anything.
Angry tears rolled down my cheeks as the elevator door dinged open and I rushed out of the hotel building. I hailed a taxi that drove off immediately I got in and I leaned back in the seat, letting the tears fall.Lucas had been my best friend, I couldn't believe he would do this to me at all. Wasn't the break up enough? Did he have to set me up to be raped by dozen guys? At least I got saved from that but I slept with a total stranger.
The tears continued to roll down my cheeks and I didn't know when we got home.The driver looked at me sympathetically but didn’t say anything more for which I was grateful.
"Here we are ma'am. The Heartfield estate."I wiped my tears hurriedly and paid the driver before walking towards the entrance. When the guards saw me, they immediately let me in and soon my personal driver arrived to pick me up. I might be an Omega but I lived a pretty decent life.
The Heartfield estate was one of the biggest in the pack, owned by my grandfather who was a very wealthy man. But despite his wealth and influence, he couldn't even get me the man I wanted.
I have always been his favorite grandchild but sadly, money can’t get me everything. I stepped out of the car and the maids immediately rushed towards me to lead me in.
"Ms Ciara, old master Heartfield has been asking for you since last night. You should visit him." My personal maid, Lydia informed me and I just nodded walking into the house. I met my grandmother in the living room and immediately all the blood drained from my face. I had been hoping I would at least get some moments to myself before I had to endure her nagging.
"Where have you been since last night Ciara? Not picking my calls?" My grandfather’s wife, Madam Grace asked, a frown on her face.
"I'm sorry grandmother. I had no reception where I was and I had to sleep out with Lucas." I replied with my head bowed. "Good morning grandfather."
"Good morning lavender. Get a morning bath and come down to eat breakfast." were the only words Grandfather said and tears filed my eyes again.
Just as I turned to leave my grandmother’s words stopped me in my tracks.
"Heartfield, we don't have a choice. She would be the one to marry Alpha Orion since Sophia decided to elope with James.”
Chapter three Ciara's POV I stood in front of the mirror after the maids finished dressing me for the ball at the Alpha's mansion and sighed. Today was the day of my engagement to Alpha Orion. My grandmother, step-grandmother, had somehow managed to convince my grandfather to agree to this union because Sophie had escaped. Tears clouded my vision as I studied the silver dress I had been asked to wear. I looked like Cinderella on the night of the ball after her fairy godmother had transformed her rags into a beautiful dress. The dress was beautiful. A knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts and I watched as my personal maid walked into the room with a smile on her face. She looked every bit like a bride whereas I looked like I was being sent to the gallows. “Ms Clara, it is time.” Lydia announced and I nodded, walking towards her as she led the way. I walked down the hallway and walked past a slightly opened door, clenching my gloved hands. Sophie’s room was still the sa
Chapter four Orion's POV The thought of not getting married to Sophia after all made me furious but oday had to go as planned. It was my chance to finally prove to my father that I can handle the affairs of the pack and I won’t let anything ruin it. I was quite relieved that Omega from the other night never noticed the mate bond between us. I could never end up with an Omega, never. On second thoughts, it would have been nice to marry her inside of the substitute bride the Heartfield family would be forcing down my throat. When she had run out of the hotel room that day, I had hoped to never run into her again but fate had something else planned. Why was she here at my coronation ceremony? "Meet me on the balcony." I mind linked her immediately and made my way to the balcony to wait for her. I didn’t want to be seen with her and I didn’t want anyone knowing we were mates either. I waited for a few minutes before she joined me. Her scent was heavenly and I was suddenly tempted t
Chapter fiveCiara's POVI charged at the wolf that was standing before me with all the speed I could muster but it was useless. Before I could reach him, he jumped on me and attacked me."That's enough." A voice called. "Miss Ciara, you should train on your stamina more."It was my coach, Spencer. I sank to the floor defeated. Despite all the training classes I had undergone, I was still weak."Aww, is someone feeling weak and useless again?" I heard the voice of the last person I wanted to see and sighed, feeling devastated."What do you want Bella?" I stood to my feet and turned to look at her."It seems you forget we have the same coach. Has your memory gone with your shattered heart?" She asked mockingly and I brushed off the hurt I felt at her words."How could you do that to me, Bella?" I asked her, angry tears stinging my eyes. "I trusted you, Bella. I thought you were my friend but all you did was take him from me and you know how much I loved Lucas Bella."She rolled her eyes
Chapter Six Orion's POVThat stupid girl.What had been running through the moon goddess's mind when she made her my fated mate? How can an Alpha bred like me be paired with the likes of her?I walked towards the pictures and picked one up, choking back my emotions.Where are you, Sophia?Sophia is the first woman to make my heart beat, the first woman to make me experience butterflies in my belly. I met her as a young boy and my heart accepted that she alone was the one for me.I was so sure she felt the same way I did, I mean before I went abroad, we had made a pact. Not some weird blood oath people took, no ours was different. We simply pinky swore.Everyone knows how sacred a pinky swear is so I felt secure because she had promised to wait for me. I never expected she would run off with some other man before I showed up.What woman wouldn't want an Alpha as her partner for the rest of her life?I sighed, placed the picture frame back where it had been on the cupboard and turned,
Chapter SevenCiara's POVIt's been two days since I moved into Orion's house and I already feel suffocated and unwelcome.Well, what was I expecting? The man didn't like me and he was my mate! It was in situations such as this that I found myself questioning the reason why I was weak and why I had been born an Omega.But did being an Omega officially qualify me as unlovable? Did the status Omega mean I was somehow less than these other wolves? Lucas had left me for my stronger best friend, Bella and now even my mate wanted another woman. Why? Because I was too weak for him.His obsession with Sophia has me wondering about the kind of relationship they had. If he was this crazy about Sophia, why did she still run off with her boyfriend, James? Or was that an indication that she didn't feel the same way he did?There were so many questions running through my head but I chucked them down as I walked towards the door. After the little scene Orion made over the pictures, I had made it my m
Chapter 8 Orion stormed into the dining room and charged towards Bryan. He glared at Ciara who was sitting close to Bryan and she stiffened before changing her seat. "What are you doing here?" Bryan didn't respond right away but took his time, devouring the piece of steak in his mouth and then washing it down with the wine that the servants had served them. "It's not nice to bully people Orion." He finally replied, his gaze fixed on Ciara and Orion clenched his jaw. What right did he have to tell him what to do? Ciara avoided their eyes and picked at her food. Orion could feel her nerves wavering all over the place and he snorted in disgust. "Ciara, come back to your seat and ignore him," Bryan said, ignoring Orion who was now glaring at him. Ciara eyed Orion first and then shook her head, refusing Bryan's request. Orion smirked, satisfied with her decision and turned to his brother. Bryan sighed and looked up at him, "It's the family month." he shrugged after saying that
Chapter 9Ciara watched Orion storm out of the dining room and sighed in relief. Why did he have to be so scary?"Why are you so afraid of him?" She heard him ask beside her and she turned to face him. "He is the Alpha." she simply responded not wanting to continue the conversation. "But he is your mate," Bryan said and the fork she had been holding dropped from her hand. "What are you talking about?" Bryan's eyes widened as he realized Ciara still didn't know that Orion was her mate because she didn't have her wolf yet. "I meant he is your Alpha," he corrected himself and she watched him for a while as if checking to see if he was lying. Satisfied with what she saw, she looked back at her food and decided to focus on finishing breakfast as quickly as possible. She didn't want to be anywhere near any of these men at this point, they spelt trouble. She was curious to know what kind of relationship he and Orion shared but she wouldn't dare ask him. It would be forward of her. "Al
Chapter 10Ciara's POV "Thanks, I have to go," I avoided his gaze as I walked away from him. I wish he didn't have to see me like that. After embarrassing myself and setting whatever pride I had left on fire, I made my way back to the mansion and headed straight for my room. It was somehow dark and no doubt, Orion wouldn't bother entering this room since he knew I would be here. I still don't know what connection he has to Alpha Bryan but I am still curious to find out. However, no matter what connection he might have, I can see that Orion would love it if it didn't exist. The tension between them during breakfast earlier had been thick, thicker than clouds during a rainy day. I was curious about it but at the same time, I didn't want to be caught in the middle of it. Orion already hated my guts, I didn't want to give him any extra reason to do so. I flopped down on the bed and sighed, closing my eyes as the thought of everything I had been through today rolled through my
Chapter 116Ciara's POV “Focus lavender,” Gramps sang as he sent a punch my way. I ducked out of the way just in time to avoid it hitting my face. Gramps had offered to help me transition beautifully into my dire wolf phase and since he knew more above them than I did, I had taken him up on his offer. It had been two weeks of torture and each time I walked more frustrated than ever. I had a lot on my mind and I had hoped this would help distract me but it wasn't. “Snap out of it,” I sucked quickly before his hand could touch my face. He grinned and I rolled my eyes. Straightening my back, I leaned forward again and blocked his next attacks, sucking in air as the pressure in my chest increased. “Okay, I think that's enough for one day,” he said and pulled back. I frowned and stared at him in confusion. “What's going on?” He pinned me with a hard look as if trying to read me. “I should be asking you that.” “What?” I asked, avoid his gaze. He shrugged and picked up a water bot
Chapter 115 Ciara's POV I got down from the car and muttered my thanks to Ryan before walking towards the house. I had been texting Bryan in the car on the way here so I knew he was already home but I didn't expect to find him standing at the entrance, waiting for me. When he saw me, his face spread into a wide grin and he opened his arms wide. I smiled and ran into them, burying my face into his neck as he held me by my waist, my feets not touching the ground. “I missed you,” he whispered in my ears as his arms tightened around me. I held on tighter and inaled his scent. “I missed you too and before you ask, Lacey is with her grandparents. They decided they wanted her around.” He groaned as I struggled to be put down but obliged. Once my feet touched the ground again, I leaned against him and kissed him deeply like I had wanted to do when I first saw him. I didn't know it was possible to love someone so deeply but yet here I was falling helplessly in love with him mo
Chapter 114 Bryan's POV “Alpha Bryan is here to see you, Alpha,” “Tell him I'm busy,” I rolled my eyes and pushed the door open, tired of his excuses. He was obviously avoiding me or Ciara or both but it was clear. “What do you think you're doing?” I asked as I walked inside. Orion sat up in his seat, a scowl on his usually tight face. “Bryan, I don't remember agreeing to a meeting.” I shook my head. “I don't remember asking,” I turned to James. “You can go now, I'll take it from here.” James eyed Orion before he sighed and walked out leaving us alone. “What are you doing here Bryan? I have a lot of work to do.” “Yeah? Like what?” I asked as I walked around the desk. “There is no serial killer on the loose any longer as it turns out, all is right in the world again.” He sighed and slammed the folder in his hand on the table. “Goddamnit Bryan can't you just go and be happy with her? I'm trying here.” I narrowed my eyes. “What are you talking about?” He rolled h
Chapter 113 Ciara's POV “Well, what are you doing here?” Grandma Grace exclaimed as she opened the front door for me. I rolled my eyes and handed Lacey over to her as I walked inside. Ryan was sitting in the car outside and no matter how much I had convinced him to come in, he refused. “Of course I'm happy to see you, I'm just surprised.” She closed the door and turned to me. “Is everything okay?” She asked and I nodded. “Why wouldn't they be?” She raised an eyebrow and I sighed. “Everything is fine Grandma I promise. I just missed you all so much and I thought, why don't I come visit?” She didn't look convinced but she wasn't trying to pry the real reason out of me either. “Where's Mikey? The house is too quiet.” She laughed. “Well, he and your grandfather went to the store.” I narrowed my eyes. “Alone? Grandma, it's…” She cut me off before I could finish giving her a lecture. “You don't need to remind me how unsafe it is around here child but your grandfathe
Chapter 112 Ciara's POV “Come at me harder, you can do this.” I grunted as I charged towards Bryan, panting heavily. He was quicker though and by the time I got to him, he had moved. “Faster,” he chorused behind me, clapping his hands. I turned and frowned when I saw the smirk on his face. “You're enjoying this.” I accused and he shrugged. “Maybe, maybe not but what you gonna do about it?” he taunted and I sneered as I charged towards him. “Not fast enough,” he snickered as he swerved out of the way again, beating me for the tenth time that morning. I snorted and stepped aay, making my way to the bench where we had kept out things. “Giving up so soon?” He asked but I ignored him as I grabbed my water bottle and drank from it quickly. The tremor in my body relaxed a little as the water passed my throat and circulated. We had been at this since dawn. Bryan woke me up with a passionate kiss and promised to finish what he started if I agreed to train for four hours. N
Chapter 111 Orion's POV I twirled the pen in my hand absentmindedly. My body was sitting in my chair behind my desk in the office but my mind was miles away. What good was rejecting Ciara as my mate if I was going to feel restless when she was hurt or in pain? It was like we were more connected than ever and it took all of my willpower to stand up and walk out of that room when all I wanted to do was sit by her side and stroke her hair. I dropped the pen and began tapping my fingers on the desk. “You're an idiot.” My wolf said and I sighed. He was right, I was the biggest fool. Why would I reject my mate even if she was moving on? Why would I try to reassure my nemesis that she was alive just to calm his wolf when I should have blamed him for her condition? It wasn't his fault that Brianna had shown up at his pack but he could have kicked her out already. Mum had no idea her sister was back and from the looks of things, Brianna had no plans of showing up here to anno
Chapter 110 Bryan's POV I stormed out as soon as I heard noises outside and glared at Brianna who was lying on the ground with Ciara unconscious beside her. “What happened?” Orion was standing beside me wordlessly but I could feel how restless he was. “We were attacked.” She said in a breathless tone. “It seems most of your pack members aren't very fond of your choice in a Luna.” She staggered to her feet. “This wouldn't have happened if she had remained with Orion.” I growled and stepped forward. “How do you expect me to believe that you had nothing to do with it?” She scoffed. “If I did, you have no way of proving it.” She spat on the ground. “Although your mate held her own for a weak and useless Omega.” My heartbeat picked up as I bent over Ciara's limp body. Had she shifted out of desperation to protect herself? “And what is little Orion doing here? Does my sister know you're here?” she asked, turning to look at Orion. Orion ignored her as he came to stand by my side. “
Chapter 109 Ciara's POV Brianna suggested we start our run on foot in human form before she would shift and carry me on her back. I had left her and Bryan to talk privately but I was uneasy, bursting at the seams wanting to know what was said. The energy about her had changed when she met me in the garden and I knew their conversation had been tense which peaked my curiosity further. “You're staring,” she commented and I flushed. I quickly looked away and continued jogging. “I’m sorry, I just got lost in thought,” She stopped and placed her hands on her hips. “What's on your mind? You can be free with me,” I hesitated before replying. “How did your talk with your brother go?” She laughed and nodded. “I knew that was what you were mulling over in your head.” she raised an eyebrow. “What do you want to know?” “I know you both have a lot of things to talk about and I'm just curious about how it went. He said he'd give you a chance.” She nodded. “He did.” Afterwards, she
Chapter 108 Bryan's POV “You did what?” I roared as I turned to stare at Ciara. I clenched my fists and stared at her. “Relax, it's not that simple.” She assured him, holding her hands out. “I am not stupid babe, I know not to reveal myself like that.” I scoffed and rolled my eyes. “Seriously? You're going for a run. How do you intend to hide yourself?” She hesitated and didn't respond immediately. Then she grinned and shrugged. “I'm playing the role of the weak and useless Omega that I am.” My facial expression morphed from rage to confusion and then finally I grinned. “Wel, aren't you brilliant?” She chuckled and shook her head. “I know. You didn't think I would reveal myself to your psychotic sister did you?” The smile on my face was wiped off instantly at her words and as I was filled with irritation. “She's not my sister,” I whispered through gritted teeth. “I'm sorry, I'm sorry.” She apologized quickly and I sighed. “You're going to be the death of me woman,”