They all looked shocked as he entered the room."You finally came," Jason said, breaking the silence."Aiden, oh my goodness. I can believe it," Vera said. She stood up and hugged him. Her eyes were almost teary as she stared at him. "Get another plate, please." She told the maids."I thought you were not coming," Jason said with a smile, but Aiden knew he was teasing him. He did not bother to say a word; he just sat beside Liam, gazing at Amelia, who was looking so uncomfortable. He only took his eyes off her when Jason added. "It seems Aiden also couldn't get enough of your beauty, Amelia. He seems lost."Amelia was so embarrassed. Jason was making everything worse for her, and the other two people in the room weren't helping either. They chuckled as he made his jokes. She thought she would get swallowed by the ground. But luckily for her, it didn't happen. Liam came to her rescue. "It's okay now, Jason. You can do this after eating.She finally eased up a bit, but she kept looking
He had to leave the room when he felt like he might suffocate soon. He walked towards the garden to get some fresh air. Weird things he couldn't give explanations to keep happening to him. He came to have dinner in the pack's house after a long time, for no good reason. And he couldn’t eat well because he couldn't stop staring at Amelia.He even remembered how she was smiling while eating, and that almost brought a smile to his lips. He got to a shed in the garden and took a seat for some time until Jason joined him there. "What are you doing here? Are you feeling hot?" Jason asked with a teasing smile, but Aiden did not say a word or spare him a glance."Is this because of my sister-in-law? Isn't she looking so pretty?" "I told you not to call her that again," Aiden snapped, to which Jason raised his hands. "Ok. I'm sorry." He sat next to him, and silence filled the air for some time until Aiden asked. "You bought the dress?"Jason looked at him. He wasn't expecting such a question.
"Are you sure you don't want to have dessert before going?" Vera asked, holding Amelia's hand.Liam and Jason had gone, leaving only her and Aiden. She didn't want to follow Aiden home, but she had no choice, especially when Jason had gone because he had important work. She felt Liam couldn't do anything to hurt Aiden, so she didn't do anything, even though that didn’t stop her from wondering what he wanted to do with the fork.The car had been brought to the driveway, and she was bidding her goodbye while Aiden stood beside the car, looking at them."I'm sorry, Luna." She apologized, to which Vera also smiled. "Ok.""And I'm also sorry about the wine.""How many times do you want me to say it's okay? Stop worrying about that." Vera smiled before looking at Aiden. "Thank you for coming. Get home safe.""Good night, Mother." He said before entering the car. Amelia smiled at Vera one last time before she turned around to enter the car. Her stomach churned at the thought of sitting in th
The weekend was awkward. They didn't talk to each other; they almost didn't see themselves in the house. Aiden ate nothing from the house, and Amelia also stopped cooking for him when she noticed. She also had her pressing issues, and sulking Aiden was something she was less bothered about.It was finally Monday. The day she had been dreading. She couldn't help but feel she might get another note. And the fact that she had no one to talk to it about. Aiden was not an option for her, and she didn't want to worry or get Alicia into trouble. She went to a morning class and stayed until about one pm until she decided to leave. She had been on edge all morning, expecting another note, but so far, nothing. She left the school to go to the bus stop to take a bus when she noticed someone had been following her.She looked back to see someone wearing a black hoodie and mask. And at the height of it, the person waved at her. Her heart skipped a beat as she saw the person wave at her. She fel
The next morning. She stayed in her bed for a long time since she woke up. She wasn't going to school that morning because the person who sent her the note was still out there, and he could try something worse.She had told Aiden to stay out of her business even though she didn't know how to handle the issue at hand.But that wasn't what got her bothered and sleepless. She couldn't stop thinking about how she had spoken to him last night. "Maybe I shouldn't have called him a coward. What the hell is wrong with me?"She was so angry she spoke without thinking. What got her angry last night was still unknown to her. Angry that he didn't allow her to worry about him? Maybe yes.She was sure he wouldn't spare her this time. He wouldn't forgive her no matter how she apologized, and he would throw her out when he returned home. She would be left with solving the issues herself.Just then, she received a text message on her phone. It was from an unknown number. She hadn't opened it yet, and
She stayed late to apologize to him and tell him about the skating lesson, but strangely, he hadn't come back from work. It's already past midnight, and he still wasn't home. "Is he angry? No, he wouldn't stay out late because of his anger towards me. Should I call him?" She kept worrying. She couldn't even sleep. She left her room again for the second time to go sit in the living room. She didn't know why she was so worried. Perhaps she was feeling guilty or scared he would chase her out of his house. She came out of her room and walked down the hallway, lost in thought that she didn't notice someone walking towards her. Ah! She screamed and dropped her phone when she looked up to see him.Aiden looked at her, surprised, but he said nothing."I'm sorry." She quickly bent to pick up her phone and rose to meet his gaze on her. "I... I was waiting for you, and... She couldn't finish her words because she felt she was saying gibberish, so she just kept her mouth shut.She stood in fron
He walked into the house towards the stairs, but as he passed by the living room, he noticed a frail figure sleeping on the couch. The lights of the room were still on and bright, so it was enough to see her small round face as she curled herself up in a ball.He glanced at her before walking up to go to his room like he didn't care. "Why is she sleeping there like she has no room?" He said to himself. He sat on his bed to go through his phone after a clean shower. Not up to five minutes later, he dropped his phone and walked out of the room.He strolled down the stairs and walked to the living room, only to see her sleeping exactly where and how he saw her. He would have ignored her, but strangely, he was bothered. He cleared his throat before calling out her name. "Amelia." He called out once, but she did not move."Did she pass out? He asked himself, worry etched over his face. He finally moved closer to her and tapped her. "Amelia. Wake up." He saw her open her eyes slowly, and h
The next morning. She felt better. She was happy she had no class that day, and the next day was the weekend. She could sleep well for hours before doing her daily chores. She was sure Aiden would have left for work, and that was a perfect time for her to sleep. Speaking of Aiden, she saw a different side of him last night. Even though it felt weird to her, she liked it. She kept talking about her life nonstop, and he just listened.She was in thought, blushing, but it was soon disturbed when she heard a loud knock on her door. She opened it to see it was one of the maids, and she came to inform her about a doctor waiting for her.She was surprised, but she went anyway. She realised Aiden eventually sent the doctor to check her ankle. Having no choice, the doctor examined her. Bandaged her ankle and gave her some drugs she'll use. "He's just worried about me. Nothing more." She told herself. She didn't want to get her hopes so high. Even though she hated him before, he had changed
It was finally evening. The person who called her told her the manager would only be around at seven in the evening, and that's only when she could see him.She got to the restaurant but still didn't meet the manager. "I'll wait for him," she said to the waiter before walking towards an empty table. The restaurant was large and beautiful, with a fresh scent of flowers in between each table. Several people were having their dinner. She didn't expect she would be accepted to work as a waiter, and it's a pretty decent pay. She can work for some time and get a small apartment.She sat down and looked around until her eyes met a glass barricade. It was another part of the restaurant that was separated from where she was. Perhaps a VIP area. The side looked much bigger, with comfy seats. And there weren't a lot of people there. She noticed a familiar figure talking on the phone."Is that not Carrie? She's the one," she said to herself as she watched her. "Did she come with Aiden?" she thou
She got back home to meet Alicia pacing in the room. "Amelia. I was worried you weren't back yet." She said as she opened the door for her."I'm sorry I got you worried," Amelia replied, as she sat down. Alicia walked back to her after closing the door and sat beside her. "So tell me. How did you know Aiden Flea?" She asked with excitement written all over her face while Amelia just stared at her, surprised. "Aiden Flea?" She asked."Yes. Wasn't he the one who came to get you last night? Gosh! He's so hot. His voice and the way he carried you in his arms, girl." Alicia said, fanning her face as she talked, but when she realized Amelia was just looking at her weirdly, she controlled herself. "Sorry. I got carried away." She smiled, to which Amelia also chuckled.She knew she must have seen him last night when he came to get her. But why would he carry her in his arms in front of everyone? She couldn't even remember a thing about what happened. I... He... He was my boss." She stuttere
He needed a place for her to rest and sober up, and his house wasn't a choice as it was occupied.He called Eric to book a hotel suite for him nearby, which he did. Eric sent him details of the hotel, and he drove there. She was already sleeping when he got there. He went to her side and carried her in his arms as he entered the hotel.She was in his arms until he got to the room. He walked to the bedroom and placed her carefully on the bed. "Gosh. I wonder how much she drank." He sighed as he stared at her flushed face.He reduced the brightness of the room for her to sleep well, but it was not so dark that he couldn't see. He left to go have a shower. He wished she could also take a bath so she could sleep well, but he couldn't touch her, especially when she was not in her right senses.He stood under the cold shower for about half an hour, reminiscing about what had happened. He was thankful he got there on time. He couldn't wonder what could have happened to her if he arrived late
She got back home. Her thoughts had diverted from her priority of job finding. She couldn't unsee what she saw at the restaurant. He got her food for her cravings. They looked so happy together. The thought of it only made her want to cry. She fell for him, but he didn't have any feelings harbored for her. She thought so highly of herself. "But why make her feel special? He got her movie tickets. He worries about her. And he... he kissed her. Was it all a lie? He couldn't even think of her once. It's only been two days." She thought.Tears fell out of her eyes as she thought about him. It got worse when Alicia walked in after coming back from class. "What's wrong, Amelia?" She ran towards her, but Amelia's cries increased. "I... I fell..."Where did you fall?" Alicia asked. She only heard brief words because of her stutters from her loud crying."I... fell for him... I shouldn't have. He has a mate. And she's pregnant." She cried loudly. Alicia pulled her into a hug. She didn't unde
She went back to Alicia's house. She had made sure she cleaned her face and tears to avoid suspicions from Alicia. "I've been waiting for you. I made breakfast already, but I ate when you didn't come on time. You can make something for yourself. Juice is in the fridge." Alicia said. She sat in the sitting room, watching a movie, when Amelia entered. "Thank you. Can I talk to you? I need your help," Amelia said. She was less bothered about the food. She wasn't even feeling hungry. "What is it?" Alicia paused what she was watching and asked."Can... I stay with you for a week or two. I'll get a job and move out before you know it." She gawked at her, hoping she would accept. It took a lot of confidence for her to say that."I even thought it was something serious. Of course, you can stay over." Alicia said with a chuckle. "Thank you so much. I appreciate it." Amelia smiled while Alicia just shook her head. "Go and make your breakfast."She only drank half a glass of juice and two pan
"Stop!" Vera said, still sitting in her seat. "No one will leave until the matter is solved, and the meeting is concluded." She looked like she was talking to Amelia because her gaze was on her."I know what's going on here. No one can determine my mate." He said, looking at his mother with no emotions. Vera stood up. She looked angry, so also was Aiden. "We can't, but we can choose our Luna." Vera looked at the elders. "Begin.""Mother." Liam walked towards her to calm her down, but the woman's anger was more than that. "Stay out of this, Liam."Aiden kept looking at his mother. He finally let go of Amelia when she pulled her hand away from him. She walked to where she was before, while Aiden just stood where he was.The elders looked at themselves and took that as an opportunity to continue. "In no history, has it been heard that an alpha has two mates. Only a Luna can be selected. And today, we're gathered here to rectify that." One of the elders spoke."Yes. They both have the ma
She had been awake all morning. She couldn't get a good night's sleep because she couldn't stop thinking about last night. She had to hold everything in and pretend to smile in front of Alicia, even though she knew Alicia suspected something was wrong with her.She lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Alicia had woken up and left the room, but she pretended she was still asleep.She was still in thought when the door opened and Alicia walked in. "Good morning," Alicia said. It was too late to pretend.She rose and greeted her back with a smile. "Good morning.""Are you okay?" She heard Alicia ask suddenly, which surprised her."I'm fine," Amelia replied with a smile, but it only seemed Alicia could see beyond her smile. "You know you can tell me anything, Amelia." Amelia was quiet for a while. She thought she might have invaded her privacy. "I'm sorry I didn't inform you about staying over.""You know that's not what I'm talking about. There's nothing bad about coming over. But
None of them said a word to one another until the car stopped in front of a club. "As much as I don't support alcohol. I think we all need it right now," Liam said as he stepped out of the car. Jason and Aiden also stepped out. They all entered into the club. It wasn't noisy. Just a few people having fun. They made their way to the bar."Order something less alcoholic for yourself, Liam. We don't want a case where we would drag you out of the club drunk." Jason said, laughing, but Liam just shook his head without a word. Aiden gulped his glass of whiskey in a go. He didn't say a word or look at them, even though their gaze was on him."Are you okay?" Liam asked him, but still, he didn't look up at him. "How did it happen, Aiden? The last time, you only told me she was back, and she still has the mark."Jason interrupted before Aiden could reply. "You knew she was back?" He asked Liam, to which he also nodded. "Wow. And you both didn't tell me about it. I'm the only lost one here." H
She chuckled lightly as she gazed up at the building. It had been months since she last set foot there. She had received a tip from her boss that Aiden came to the pack's house.She knew what she had come there for. It was the only way she had. Revealing she's back as Aiden's first mate to the entire pack. She couldn't wait to see the look on Amelia's face.She walked into the house. The hall where the party was held. It was full of guests who were all minding their business.She needed chaos for her plan. The guests faced the window as they all counted down to the new year. "Three... Two... One... Happy New Year." The room erupted in cheers and laughter as fireworks exploded above. She ignored the commotion, her gaze scanning through the crowd until she spotted Vera.A sly smile played on her lips as she made her way toward her. "Happy New Year, Mother." She greeted with a smile.Vera also looked at her. She couldn't believe her eyes. "What are you doing here? How dare you think of c