CARLOS POVAfter I left her in the hallway, I took Aria with me. I wanted Nora to feel hurt, seeing me with another woman but that damn woman didn't bulge. Infact, she looked mockingly at me with Aria.I growled, pushing Aria away as soon as we got out of Nora's sight. I still can't believe I was trying to make my ex-mate jealous. I was supposed to fucking move on.“ Carl, why are you so mean to me?" Aria asked, her eyes suddenly becoming glassy.“ And what exactly do you mean?" I flared, casting her a stern look." It's her, right? She is your mate…" Aria said bitterly, her lips tightly clasped in anger.“ Aria!!" I growled, hiding the obvious truth. Was it that obvious that Nora was my mate?“ Stop shoving me off with your threats, Carl. I know everything. You obviously rejected her and she committed-"“ If you don't shut the hell up, I won't mind separating your body from that foul mouth of yours!" This time, I held her throat tightly as she struggled.My eyes bore through her stub
Carlos POV I was still fuming with anger as I walked through the dense forest.“ I see no reason why you are still so angry, Carlos." That was Kyle, his words making the anger escalate. "Are you kidding me, Kyle? What was she thinking, coming out here alone at night? Doesn't she have any idea how dangerous it is? Rogues lurking around every corner, just waiting to pounce... and she just waltzed in here without fear?” I blurted out, angry at no one in particular.She is damn too careless, so reckless... It's like she wants to get herself killed!“ You hated her, right? Aren't you being hypocritical?" Kyle continues questioning me."I-I never said I hated her. Besides, I just can't stand by and watch her getting killed? Let her stay safe, but no, she just keeps putting herself in harm's way... it's like she is trying to punish me or something!”Kyle let out a scoff." Punish you? You are just something else, Carlos. Stick to the perfect mate you want and leave Nora alone.”And then he
CARLOS POVAs soon as I left the office, I made my way to Roseflower apartment with Justin who was already fully awake. “ Carl, what if your mate sees us? Your mate is damn scary." He feigned a look of fear, as he stared around. I rolled my eyes at him. “ She has a name, Justin. Could you stop calling her my mate?”Listening to people referring to Aria as my mate had always pissed me off for no obvious reason. It was indeed my choice to choose her, but why was I so against her?" And she is your mate, too. You know, you are the first person I have seen who vehemently denies his mate after accepting her.”I ignored his ranting, making my way inside the apartment. There was a dimly lit hallway inside the apartment that leads to the main area. As soon as I walked through the long hallway, the sound of blaring music filled the air. It was a secret clubhouse. I walked briskly to a secluded spot with enough view to see all
NORA POVThe rays from the morning light hit me hard as my eyes fluttered open. I yawned, stretching my tired body but a grinning face made me jump from my bed.“ Jay!" I grunted, giving him a morning glare. “ You scared the shit out of me."“ Did I?" He grinned wider.“ Isn't it obvious? And what the hell are you doing in my room so early?" I scolded, sitting my ass on my bed.“ Early? Nora, the sun had risen more than two hours ago." He rolled his eyes, sitting down comfortably on my couch.“ Don't you have work to do?" I asked, trying to get him out of my room.“ I will soon be off. I just came to remind you that your training starts tomorrow morning. You can rest only for today." His tone was final. Why does everyone want me to train badly? “ I think I would just go and jog first." I responded, yawning again. I had woken up a little late after what happened last night. After getting home last night, I snuck back into my room. And not until the early hours of today, did I fall as
Nora POVAria's grip on my neck had become suffocating and all I wanted to do was push her off but perhaps I used too much force as what happened next was too fast to comprehend.But at that same instance, I felt a presence behind me and without turning my back I knew who it was. What I don't understand was his reason for coming here again.“ Karen-" But before I could even process his presence, he seemed to push my back slightly as if transferring his strength to me. To the onlookers, it would seem as though he transferred his energy to me, shooting out to "push" Aria with a burst of force. Aria stumbled backward, her eyes wide with surprise, as she crashed into a nearby tree trunk.With a loud bang and the shattering sounds of broken bones, I stood frozen, my eyes fixed on the flying figure of Aria. Her painful grunts and growls could be heard all over the training ground.Karen just saved me. The sound of the impact echoed through the training ground, and all eyes turned to the
Nora POV“ Stay the hell away from her!"I turned around to see a fuming Justin, advancing towards us swiftly. He moved toward me, dragging me to his side while baring his fangs at Karen. Walking behind him was Alpha Carlos whose eyes were hooked on the same Karen.“ The beta of the Eagle Pack sure knows how to welcome a distinguished guest!" Karen sneered, placing his hands in his pocket.My brother was about to retort when I quickly delved in." Bro, he was sent by the Lycan King to deliver a message.” That stopped Justin and even got the attention of Alpha Carlos, who stepped forward. Karen must have guessed his Alpha aura and knew that he was my once rejected mate. “ Sorry for the reception. I heard I was getting delegate from the Lycan Kingdom but I never expected to see you here,” Alpha Carlos stated, stretching his hands for a handshake.I could sense hostility oozing from my teacher and my rejected mate. What I don't understand was why Alpha Carlos was getting hostile toward
Nora POV As I shut my eyes, the thoughts kept invading me. I decided to go back to my room and sleep properly. It had been a busy day for me and I just wanted to lay down my head.As I walked sluggishly down to my room, I shut the door tightly. My parents and brother both have their spare key, so I wouldn't be disturbed. As soon as I got into my room, I quickly laid on the bed like a log of wood. That was how I slowly drifted off to sleep, making sure to savor every single second of my time alone.I wanted to forget everything about what happened. But I guess if wishes were horses, beggars would ride! A sudden knock at the door jolted me awake, and I sat up with a start. Who could be visiting at such an ungodly hour? It couldn't have been my parents because they have access to the house. I tossed on a dressing gown and made my way to the entrance, peering through the peephole to only to find a surprise, looking at the grim-faced Alpha Carlos standing on my porch. His eyes gleaming
NORA POV Although I wanted to toss the paper aside, I was too curious to do so. Even if the Alpha of the pack was my enemy, I still need to protect the lives of my loved ones.This letter sounded too ominous to be left unattended. I was already having a bad feeling about the meeting. I sat down on the couch, my thoughts running wildly.“ Why are these people being sneaky with scary messages at night?” I kept murmuring non-stop. With my eyes tightly closed again, I tried to focus on my preparations for the ball, but my thoughts kept drifting back to the mysterious note. “ Urgh! What is wrong with me?" As the minutes ticked by, I found myself glancing at the wall clock, my heart racing with anticipation and a hint of anxiety. Who was waiting for me in the garden? Could it be someone in the pack who guessed my secret? No, that was impossible because I was extremely careful. Besides the potion hides my aura very well. It wouldn't be easy to detect even if they are of higher rank. Th