Ethan“What's going on?” I heard a familiar voice say behind me, her voice had pulled me out of my stunned state. I couldn't believe Aurora had spoken to me angrily and the things she said, they made me feel so guilty I could hit myself. Deep down, I knew she was right, I was an indecisive asshole, but I had no idea she was that hurt and now I felt like a fool for asking her what her problem was when it was so clear it was me.“I just saw Aurora storm off and she looked angry, what happened?” Tiffany asked again and then I realized I had zoned out again. “Um, it's nothing. Don't worry about it." I said as I turned around to look at her with a forced welcoming smile.“You sure? the atmosphere looked quite tense,” she said, clearly not convinced.“It’s nothing for you to be worried about.” I said in a dismissive tone and changed the topic immediately , “So what brings you here? I didn't know you were coming today” Tiffany's lips stretched out in a smile, "I was missing you, so I de
EthanI made my way to Aurora's room with a determined mind. I was so sure now, I was so sure of what I wanted. I wanted Aurora, no one else. The past few minutes have made me realize that she was the only one for me, she was the only one I needed no matter what anyone says.I was going to make things right her, I was going to choose her.I arrived at her door and knocked, there was no response but I had a feeling sche knew it was me so I said, “Aurora, please open the door, I need to speak to you." My voice was low and calm but deep down I was restless.“Go away," she said. “I don't want to talk to you. Go and meet your fiancee.” I don't know if it was me imagining it but I could hear the pain in her tone and it made my heart ache. She must have seen when Tiffany had come in during our argument before storming off. “Listen Aurora, I was wrong, now I realize my mistakes. It's you I want, no one else. I want to make things right with you, please let me in." I replied with just as muc
Aurora POVI had barely just finished getting ready when I heard a knock on my door. I smiled to myself and walked rather impatiently to answer the door. I knew who it was, I could smell him already, his smell was something that was etched into my memory. I opened the door and to my surprise I was engulfed in a bear hug from Ethan, “Hey princess, slept well?” His cheerful voice and giddy attitude made me chuckle.I pulled away from me whilst looking around cautiously, “What are you doing? Someone might see us.” I said playfully with a smile on my face.Ethan rolled his eyes and stepped in fully into the room and shut the door “Come on now, we are in your room, no one will see us here," he said as he waddled forward a bit while puckering his lips.He looked like a goofy child, his happiness was palpable and I knew exactly why.I stepped back feigning a frown and asked, “What about Arne? He's in the bathroom and would come out any minute now."“Then don't you think we are wasting too m
AuroraAll the elders were already gathered in front of the King's room when Ethan and I arrived. Without wasting a second, Ethan opened the door for me to walk in along with two representative elders and family members. With confidence in the cure, I went forward and began a checkup on Ethan's father as everywhere was dead silent, I knew everyone had their eyes pinned on me with bated breath.I checked his heart rate and vitals. I gasped as my eyes widened in surprise at what I found, it was almost unbelievable.“What is it, Aurora? What is the outcome?” Ethan asked, his eyes burning with curiosity. I turned to look at everyone present in the eyes and paused a bit for the news I was about to announce. “The cure- The cure, it...it works! It is effective!” I said our of surprise and my face broke out in a smile. I was aware the cure would work, I was certain but, I was still surprised it did. My months of research paid off.That was the only news they needed to hear as they broke ou
Aurora“There you go, we're all done here.” I said to Hadria as I placed a cotton wool on the area on her arm that I had just injected. She replaced my hold on the wool with her hand and smiled widely at me, “Thank you Aurora, thank you for saving the pack.” I smiled back at her. Hadria has always been a sweet girl. “You’re welcome, sweetheart.” She came down from the ward bed and walked out of the room. I sighed and looked at Ethan who was watching us from the corner of the room. “You are so amazing, you know that right?” he said with his face gleaming with pride, he began walking towards me, the way his eyes stared at me made my knees feel jelly.“Of course, I know.” I responded with a glowing face to the compliment. By now he had gotten within an inch of me, I unconsciously gulped because I knew what he had in mind. “My amazing Aurora,” he said in almost a whisper as his hands caressed my cheeks softly.As much as I liked what we were doing, I knew this wasn't the right time f
EthanI excused myself for Aurora and led Tiffany to an empty room in the hospital for us talk. Aurora may not know but I knew why she looked upset. The last time we met, we were in the middle of something and I just stood up and left with no explanation and I hadn't bothered reaching out since then. I admit I was an asshole for that, and I was going to be an even bigger asshole when I tell Tiffany that I wanted to call off the wedding.“Do you care to explain what happened the last time we met? I came to demand an explanation since you didn't see it right or necessary to come forward with one." Hurt, and anger laced her voice. "Tiffany," I called with a sigh, "I am so sorry for that. That was childish of me.""You don't get to do stuff and just say sorry, your Highness. What happened?” Her voice was little calmer than earlier but the hurt was still evident in it.I felt bad for what I was about to say, whether it was Aurora or Tiffany, whatever decision I make was going to hurt eit
AuroraAfter the meeting with Tiffany, I was not in a good mood to speak to Ethan so I quietly back to work. He was at fault for whatever happened and I wanted him to reflect on what he did wrong and find a solution himself.“Well well well, Doctor Rory, you seem to have outdone yourself again. I knew you could find the cure to the plague, I never doubted you even for a minute” I heard the familiar voice of Reginald just by the extrance of the ward. The news of the cure travelled faster than I thought for Reginald to be here already. “Oh please Reginald, don't flatter me” I smiled and paused what I was doing before coming to greet him properly. We had a hearty hug and found a place to seat.“You know, the first time I saw you all those years ago, I saw your potential and I invested in it without delay, I feel so proud to see your progress” He said once all pleasantries were exchanged.I chuckled and replied appreciatively, “That’s why I'm forever indebted to you. You changed my life
Ethan I hurriedly left the hospital with a determined mind, I couldn't lose Aurora again and I was going to make sure of that. I would dedicate my time and attention to fixing every mistake I had made. I was going to catch up to Tiffany and apologize and make her see reasons with me.Hopefully, she hasn't spoken to my mother yet. I could still stop her.I got to the house and went straight to my parent's wing. Just by the hallway, I could see Tiffany talking to my mother already, and I hurried to join them.Shit! I was too late.The duo had a serious gloomy face on and as I stepped into the room, their conversation ceased and Tiffany just walked out without looking at me. I was confused as to what was going on seeing Tiffany walk out like that. I turned to look at my mother, she didn't look angry like I expected her to be, instead she looked sad. “Mum, Tiffany, she…” I began to say but she cut me off.“She’s such a sweet girl, isn't she? She would have been perfect to be your wife,
AuroraWhat? He knew about that too?My head snapped at the speed of light once I processed what he just said. I was just as shocked as everyone except that mine was for a different reason. Ethan nodded at me reassuringly before returning his gaze to the crowd, “Yes, you heard me right. Aurora found out the mysterious powers of Arne's blood and she used it to cure every sick person in the pack. I don't need to explain to you how sacred this information is, this only goes to prove that Arne is the true heir of the pack and without him, the pack would not be able to survive it. The plague was a punishment from the moon goddess because our pack had abandoned our Luna and heir. The solution was bringing them back and good thing we did. Asides that, an heir with such blood shows that he is no ordinary alpha, who knows what else he could do? With him our pack will definitely grow into greater heights.” His voice was neither firm nor soft, but it seemed to resonate through the hearts of ev
EthanThere was excitement in the air and I knew why, I was getting discharged from the hospital today.As I stepped out with Sam by my side, I arrived at the Palace to see the crowd of people gathered, cheerful and happy that their king was back. I wasn't surprised, I had called for the gathering because it was time for me to tell them about Aurora as Luna.I wanted to address it immediately, no time wasted and no hesitation. Aurora would be completely mine and so I was impatient.“Long live the alpha” Everyone chanted happily as I made my way to sit on the throne that faced everyone. My family sat on lower chairs beside me with Sam standing at my other side.I raised my hand and there was immediate silence before I started saying “Greetings everyone. Thank you for your love and well wishes towards me while I was in the hospital. These past one year has been a trying time for everyone of us and I am very glad that we were able to scale through it. After everything, we came out stron
Aurora“Ethan, you are awake, thank the goddess.” I came to his side in a flash, grabbing his hands and rubbing them gently against my cheek. My eyes were already clouded with tears of joy, I felt so relieved to see him. “Aurora, I… you” he tried to speak with his hoarse voice.“Shh… Don’t say anything, let me check your vitals” I said as I began the check up. He fell quiet, his eyes were on me, following my every movement. I pushed aside the fluttering feeling in my heart from his gaze and finished the check up.Thankfully, everything was fine and his injury was healing properly.“I’m sorry, Aurora” Ethan spoke up as soon as I helped him go sit up on the bed.I rolled my eyes at him and replied, “How many times are you going to say sorry? Come on now, I have forgiven you” it was the truth, the past few days had been to reflect on everything and I have forgiven Ethan in my heart, I had let go of the past and the only thing I was concerned about now was the future. What happens now?
AuroraIt wasn't a dream. When I returned to the light, I realized I was in a hospital. I was admitted after I fell unconscious.The first person that came to mind was Ethan and I rushed out of my ward to go see him. When I arrived at the ICU where he was supposed to be in, I met his family, Sam and even Arne at the waiting area.“Mum, you are awake” Arne was the first to see and he immediately came to hug me. I hugged him back passionately, “I’m sorry, Arne, for lying to you. I hope you can forgive mummy” I said, holding back unshed tears.“It’s okay, mum. I forgive you. But I don't want to leave…” he said“We won't leave okay? Don't worry” I assured him before hugging him again.The others were looking at me, probably wondering what we were talking about but I ignored their questioning gaze and walked forward holding Arne's hand. They would soon know the truth and I wanted to wait to do it after Ethan recovered.“What’s going on in there? How long has the surgery been going on?” I
AURORA“Ethan!” I screamed out in shock as Isadora reached him and plunged the knife into his chest. Blood spilled out almost immediately and I quickly ran to his aid, holding him so he doesn't slump to the ground heavily.“Ethan, stay with me okay? You will be fine just stay with me” Tears voluntarily poured out of my eyes as I spoke. Ethan couldn't speak, he just continued to gasp for air.“Arne, get help quickly, run!” I instructed Arne whose face was already wet with tears from the onset. The child ran out of the room immediately while Isadora burst out laughing like a maniac.“It’s no use little sister, you can't save him, he will die for sure” she said amidst her laughter.I was livid, I raised my tear stained face to look at her before saying, “I am not your sister. I am no sister to a monster and killer” With Ethan jerking on my lap, I immediately returned my attention to him. I tried to apply pressure on the wound but to properly do that I had to take out the knife, it was g
AuroraEthan knocked Isadora off me with one hit and she fell to the ground, slumping unconscious from impact. I glanced at my unconscious sister and then back at the raging Ethan, my heart was beating wildly in my chest. He turned to look at me and his gaze softened almost immediately. I couldn't handle the way he was looking at me so I looked away and got up from the ground.“Aurora, are you okay? I hope Isadora did not hurt you” Ethan said as he came closer and searched my body worriedly.“No, I'm fine” I answered plainly before walking away to where Arne was, I engulfed him in a hug and kissed his forehead. These past days has been rough on him, he didn't deserve it one bit. If I continue to stay here, I fear that he would never be safe and I couldn't afford that. So I did what I felt was right… leave.I placed another long kiss on Arne's forehead before walking to the wardrobe, brought out our empty boxes then I began packing our clothes in it as fast as I could. “What are you
AuroraI slept wrapped around Arne like a blanket, I couldn't let what happened the last time repeat itself again. I will protect him properly this time. After Ethan rescued Arne and brought him back to me yesterday night and stopped the attack, I retired to bed with Arne immediately. He was still pretty shaken up from what happened so I didn't push him to tell me, I cleaned him up and laid beside him. With the way he clung to me I knew last night must have traumatized him. I never stopped rubbing slow circles on his back and planting kisses on his forehead. My poor child!Soon it was morning, a harsh knock on the door woke us up. I frowned, irritated that the noise woke Arne up. “Who’s there?” I asked as I got up and approached the door.There was no answer, instead there was a harsher knock, my nostrils flared in more irritation and I opened the door, curious to see who it was. Nothing prepared me for the person who was knocking, it was Isadora. She looked wretched with eyes t
Aurora (Back to when Ethan just left)I was losing it…My son, my life and everything was missing.How deep was I sleeping that I didn't hear when he was taken? I blamed myself, I was not vigilant enough. I was supposed to protect him.I failed.Sam led me inside the house to sit, I was too weak to walk on my own, I have not had anything to eat throughout today either because I had no appetite. I felt sick and I knew the only cure I needed was having my son come back to me. I regretted staying here even when I knew my son's life could be in danger, I was following my heart and now look where it brought me. Ethan had stepped out to look for him, my body itched to go out too but Sam and the others won't let me. I felt like I could hear my son calling out to me crying and it made my heart twist in pain even more. I would die if anything happened to him, I can't live without my son.The sound of hurried footsteps brought me back to reality, one of the guards rushed towards us with panic
Ethan“My son? What are you saying?” I blurted out and staggered back a bit, visibly weakened by what I just heard.Keenan chuckled before continuing, “I told you I would reveal his real identity when you got here, Didn't I? Well this is the truth, Alpha Ethan! Arne is biologically your child, Aurora has been lying to you all this time” I scoffed in disbelief . There was no way“You’re lying. That's not true” I replied in a dazed whisper. He has to be lying, he was probably trying to mess with my head.“Are you that dense? Arne is 10 years old and 10 years ago Aurora ran away from the pack without anyone's notice. Why do you think she left? Huh?” “Stop! I don't want to hear anymore of that. Release Arne this instant or you are not going to like what I would do to you” I yelled at him, my anger flaring up that he was trying to get inside my head. “Oh look at you! Trying so desperately to convince yourself when deep down you know the truth. Your son has been with you for so many month