ARIELLA
It was finally the time for the engagement party. I know this day was going to come. Even as much as I tried to denied it, I know I wouldn't denied it forever and my life is going to be really over . He's getting engaged, and with this going on. I was in for my room, this time I would be consumed with pain and hurt. They'd definitely make my life miserable. I am definitely escaping this hell. I know it was time for me to escape and as such, I may try to escape this night since everywhere would be so occupied. “What if you get caught again? That mean the end of us this time around" my inner wolf reminded me. I shrug, of course I know this better than anyone but when then is the good about this? One way or the other they would definitely make my life miserable. I watch as they all troop in to see Lycan king Arthur Jaden. And from a distance, I can also feel his aura around me. He's tall, light in complexion, his caramel eyes were shining through the darkness and somehow, our eyes met and I felt a deep wave of emotion rushes through me. I can feel it, somehow just as he gaze upon me from the crowd, my hearts thunder loudly in my chest. There's some drown attention to him that I can't explain, while I was glaring at him. My wolf was shaking vigorously, it's as if something was going on and I can't explain what this is about. My whole body suddenly fills so drown to him and I don't know, but I suddenly wanted him I craved for him , his scent also wouldn't help the case. His alluring eyes were still fixed on me among the crowd and my hearts continue to beats faster than usual. This familiar feelings, it's same . When I first find out about my mate. Obviously ex mate. “Mate!" I heard the world I have grown to dread. It was slowly whisper into my head . My inner wolf just said it. And I know he definitely feels this with the way he was suddenly glaring hard at me. “He's out mate , Ariel" My inner wolf said , impatiently. “I want him, we are imprinted . I crave to have him" She added , desperately. I can feel how desperate she was getting, giving by the fact that our first mate kept us hagging. Lycan king Arthur Jaden wouldn't stop glaring at me, his eyes read coldness. His body also , it's reacting differently like it's as if he was disappointed upon finding out I was his mate. Of course, he should. After all, I was never want he expected. Again, I know better than anyone that I would be once again be rejected . I was anticipating it, I knew it will come. He suddenly started moving towards me , and I pray he doesn't reject me in public I desperately wish to disappear from here Atleast. When he got closer , I couldn't help but feels so entice by him. I wanted this man, more than I had wanted alpha Dante then. He's my mate and underneath his personality, I know he was never going to accept me. He would reject me, I know I would face my second rejection in public. When he gets closer to me , and stop in my front, everyone eyes went to me. Including the deadly eyes of these female wolves , who has been wishing to be his mate. “You, are?" “King Arthur Jaden, I didn't think you would arrive so early. Welcome to our party" Lora interrupted him. His gaze were fixed on her and for the first time I felt relieved enough. “Welcome King Arthur Jaden" Alpha Dante said , he's glaring at me icily with everyone eyes on us. “Congratulations" He utterd, his voice were cold and there's no sign of emotion in it. “I would walk you to your sit," Alpha Dante offered. “I know my way around, heard your mate is pregnant. Your heir is coming congratulations" He said , stretching his hands for a shake with his other hands buried in his pocket. He looks calm , hot and sexy and yet cold and icy. “Thanks king, I mean my mate has it all" Lora said , sarcastically with her eyes fixed on me. “Haven't found your mate yet?" Alpha Dante asked and my heart skips. “We are not close enough to disclose my personal information, are we?" He demanded icily. My heart skips a bit, cause I expected a rejection. “I'm off to the part then" He added , glaring at me for the last time he left and Lora and Dante were glaring at me. “What have you done, why was the Lycan king on your case, suddenly?" Dante asked , looking all pissed. “Guess she's trying to sell her self off , after your rejection. Slut!" She said spitefully. I only glare at her and scoff. ~~ Everyone was having the best moments of their life at the party, he has successfully recite the engagement vow and they seems all lovey dovey along with the other alpha. As for me and King Arthur Jaden, we constantly steals glance at each other and my hearts always beats faster when I caught a glimpse of him. But never did he feels my presence around us. Bored and hurt, I decided to leave the party since it's about coming to an end . I needed to take break , I needed a rest and I walk down from where I was serving these hungry alpha's, who has been staring lustfuly at me and left to my room. I sighs bitterly, the moment I got in. Feeling so exhausted and broken , because I know this was an automatic rejection from my second chance mate. I know, no one would gladly accept a low life omega, who doesn't know her parents. I am just more like an outcast, at some point I am beginning to hate my background. I was lying on the bed with my eyes close , but when I noticed a hand moving all over my waste with a familiar scent I quickly open my eyes , frighten I jump to my feets. He's the one, Alpha Dante and he's smiling devilishly at me. “What? Shock? Why? You are my mate after all" He said . “Sleep! I wanna have a taste of what you are, after all I am your mate and you can't resist me either. The mate pull is there" He added , he trys to make me lie down and he start touching me once again. “Please! Stop, I am not ready for this ." I managed to say. “Still a virgin?" Scoff. “I always knew you were, wouldn't it be an honor to finally gave it out to your mate. And also since I got married to her already, I am ready to make you my secret lover." He said mockily. Fuck! He still think so low of me and all he could offer was to make me a what? Secret lover? Was this what I am worth to him? “Asshole" I mumble, feeling angry. He paused , stop touching me and look around the room. “What did you call me?" He asked. “Asshole, monster and heartless jerk”I stated angrily, as tears brimmed in my eyes. " Reject me!”I added , and he scoffed. " Says the girl , who was begging me to accept her years ago” “I, Ariella Green, Reject you Alpha Dante Morgan of the Dark sparrows pack as my mate and I severe the bond between us " I declared and he only scoffed. Angry, he lifted me up and slap me. “What did you just say? Reject me" he scoff. “You low life omega, I do the rejection not you. Fool" He added. “For this , I would take what belong to me" With that , he forcefully draw me closer,tore off my clothes roughly and lay me to the bed. Tears brimmed in my eyes as I glare at the monster. “Please stop, this is raping" I said hurtfully, as tears stream down my eyes. “This is me taking what belong to me with ease , idiot" I was already stark nake, he's about to have his way with me and I desperately wanted to escape this. “She's my mate ! How dare you try to hurt my mate?”I heard his voice, loud and clear and my heart beat simultaneously. " She's mine, and no one hurt her”~JADEN~ An Omega. That's what she is. A low blood, that's what I was told. That's what everyone believe, how then? Is this possible? Her scent is enticing, her aura is unmatched. Who are you? You are neither weak like an Omega, neither did you look like one. To make it worse , she's my mate. Leo has been screaming mate in my head since we saw her . He craved her! He wanted her. And I am trying my best to fight the urge. I kept on staring lustfuly at her. I don't know why the pull is so strong, so enticing. She's irresistible and the way she looks at me is so enthralling, my eyes passionately dugs into her and I can feels she's brazen. She looks so tattered, so unkept and at the same time she's very much beautiful. Her curves were perfect even with what she was wearing. I didn't think I would meet her , not in my widest dream did I think the moon goddess would imprint me with another mates. But standing, before the pretty damsels, who my wolf wants right no
~ARIELLA~ I saw a man staring at me weirdly while I was still gripped by fear as I looked at my angry mate, who was being held by the man. When he said, "Lock him up, he's a rapist," I couldn't help but feel safe for the first time in a long time. Never did I think someone would stand up to my bullies one day. I never thought I would be protected from any of them, but standing here, watching my mate punch and beat Dante up so mercilessly, seemed soothing. "Sir Jaden, you're..." "I will meet you at the hall. Ensure he's properly locked up and do not let anyone order his release until I say so," Arthor Jaden said icily, and the man who had been staring at me the whole time nodded. I could see fear in Dante's eyes, and somehow, it filled the void in my heart. I watched them grab him and roughly bundle him out of the room, and I couldn't help but sigh deeply after the door was closed roughly behind us. For the first time, I felt so relaxed, relieved, and I could breathe in fresh
~ARIELLA~His words hung in the air like steam fog. I kept staring at the man who had just walked into my life. And each time our eyes met, I was reminded that the most feared and respected Lycan king was my mate. Right now, he had abruptly claimed me. He was asking me to be his woman, and these words felt strange—especially coming from him. The same man who was known for being fearless, heartless, arrogant, and rude.I still couldn't believe the man standing before me, his eyes locked onto mine, he had just asked me this question out of the blue . The same man I had thought would immediately reject the mate bond. He wanted to claim me. My body wanted him, but I still couldn't accept it. It was too beautiful to be true, and I doubted his sincerity. I had seen the look of disappointment on his face when he first found out I was his mate. How could he suddenly accept me? Again, didn't this seem a bit weird and awkward?"You want me to be your woman?" I asked, finally gathering t
~JADEN~ She was enticing. I wanted her. I knew I wanted her more than I had said to her earlier. And I was currently denying myself the chance of being a victim to my feelings, like I had been before. But at the same time. I couldn't possibly use her, not after what she had gone through in this pack, and that was why I came clean to her. I needed her to make decisions for herself. I never wanted to force my decision on her. As much as I wanted an heir, her opinion mattered. I wouldn't want to be the reason she cried. After what she had gone through, I knew she needed one person on her side. I might not be that person, but I promised to be a better mate to her and always look out for her. I don't know why I was drawn to her, but maybe it was because I was interested in her since she didn't seem like an Omega. I had been glaring at her since I held her hands when I abruptly declared those words of possession and command. After I found out she was my mate, I imm
~ARIELLA~ Each time I heard him murmur silently, my heart beat faster. I knew I desired this man. I wanted him. He was alluring, enchanting, and captivating. Even while lying next to him, I couldn't get enough of him. I didn't know what had suddenly changed, but I could tell that I had never felt this way before. Not with Dante. For a man whose sole aim was to make me his breeder or contracted bride, I knew I shouldn't be feeling this way towards him when I knew what would happen in the end. But I couldn't help it either. I wished to avoid this, but my wolf and my body wanted something else. Something I couldn't help but crave more than my wolf. It suddenly dawned on me that my life right now was more messed up than I thought it was. If not, why would I be craving the same man who had rejected me? His aura always caused me to wobble in fear. He was the most feared, ruthless king, and right now, I was at his mercy. Although he acted differently, that did
~ARIELLA~I could see the shocked expression on his face. It was evidence enough to know that he was still in a state of awe.Perhaps basking in euphoria, thinking I might be playing with him.But I wanted this.I knew it sounded so lame and awkward, but I couldn't deny it. A part of me wanted this man.How could I fight my feelings?I wasn't the Moon Goddess who made things awkward, and instead of being a slave for the rest of my life, why not jump at this opportunity?I didn't know how I felt about this decision of mine, but what I was certain about was that I wouldn't regret it.At least, not yet."Are you sure about this? Is this what you want?" Sir Arthur Jaden, my mate, asked.He kept staring strangely at me. Maybe he didn't think I would accept his offer."Very sure. I'll be your woman," I ended up nodding as I said these words confirmatively.My inner wolf was happy. This was what she desired, to be close to him and inhale his scent always."You aren't making this decision be
~JADEN~Everyone's eyes were fixated gently on Ariella as she made her way towards the house.I could tell from the way she was holding onto me that she was definitely very nervous.I could feel her heart beating loudly against her chest while she held onto my hands like her life depended on it.I knew I needed to be there for her, to make her feel wanted and among the people, so I practically made sure the pack was placed in order before her arrival.I had earlier put a call through to the pack when she decided to follow me. I had always known the Shadow Pack to be one of the most supportive packs.I knew they would give her the full support she needed as the Luna.When she stepped fully into the house, they all bowed to me and her. "Welcome, Queen Ariella and King Jaden," everyone chorused, setting the tone.She smiled at them.I could still feel her nervousness. She wasn't used to my world yet. When they bowed, I noticed she actually wanted to join them, but I was quick to make he
~ARIELLA~"She'll come around," my inner wolf, Ariel, said as I felt some connection between myself and Jaden.How? We never bonded. We didn't consummate our relationship, neither did we ever kiss or share a mate bond connection. So, how did Ariel do that?I had quickly disconnected the mind link when I heard his voice. I could have sworn he was very shocked, more than I had imagined. How could he not be when this suddenly happened?"Ariel, what have you done?" I reprimanded my wolf angrily. "Why did you connect through the mind link and eavesdrop on their conversation?"How did she even do that? We've never connected freely with anyone, not even with our first mate.I expected Ariel to be reasonable, but she only spat out angrily."She's mean and unhinged," Ariel rolled her eyes sarcastically. "Leo wanted us to connect. She wanted to speak to us. I had no choice," she added grumpily, without any form of guilt."Besides, his wolf wanted us. I don't know why he's building a barrier a
~JADEN~"My life is not your business. Nothing I do is your fuckin' business," Ariella’s voice rings in my head.Her disputed fact. The boldness. The way she sounded, and even the anger radiating from her, was one thing I haven't been able to figure out.She's changing, and I don't know what is happening.I hadn't seen her eyes glow silver within a second and her actions. She could have attacked me.What the fuck is going on with her?Why is she suddenly growing violent each day?There's a new side to her I haven't seen.This side of her was filled with hatred towards me and everyone around me.Did I ignite the anger in her?I know I had caused her a lot of pain.I regret it all, but is that why she's as hard as hell?I can't believe she's been using her alpha aura lately.Maybe I was just reading meaning into it.A hand taps me, and I jerk back to reality, only to be faced with Beta Richford’s glares hovering all around me with stern interest inside the car."You haven’t been listen
~ARIELLA~I woke up looking more refreshed, and my energy had been renewed.I guess a good sleep was all I needed to make things better.I yawned, welcoming the early morning cold breeze into the room.Oh, I forgot to lock the window last night. I took a quick glance around the room, only to realize I had slept off in my chambers.Scoff.I didn’t think I’d sleep here.Good start though.I slept outside the Alpha’s chambers for the first time.Well deserved.I dragged myself from the bed and booted into the bathroom, yawning.A few minutes later, I was sitting in front of the golden pivotal mirror and drying my hair.The sounds of the water splashing on my skin this early morning had awakened my inner spirit.I guzzled down a bottle of water. Standing to my feet, I inhaled deeply, then slid a track top onto my body.I also wore a matching, soft trouser, stopping at my knee.I looked at myself from the mirror, and I was all set.Am I the only one noticing my changes? Or is it just the p
~ARIELLA~I kept running deep into the forest as my mind lingered back to what Jaden had said earlier."Whore, you now talk and mingle with all alphas too?"I didn’t stop running. His words were stuck in my head, and even the whistling of the birds, which aligned with the sounds of the forest’s bustling leaves, didn’t help to wash the thoughts off my mind.Running was the only way to clear my head in the bustling forest. I needed to isolate myself and be in seclusion.My legs met rapidly with the forest ground with every step I took. They were livid and filled with exasperation.My body continually brushed against some trees, but that didn’t stop the hurt I was feeling and the anger radiating through me from the forest."Stop, Ariella, we’re pregnant," Ariel’s voice broke out inside my head as I continued to dash through the forest. Despite hitting my body harshly on different trees surrounding me, I refused to adhere to her scream.I completely ignored her and continued to race deep
~JADEN~"Why the fuck did you keep this from me?" I slammed my two hands on the table, yelling angrily at Nathan."Because I thought it was not needed," he fires at me angrily.Scoff.I guess old habits never die."You could have gotten your son killed, Freak," I yelled."Never thought you'd care this much for your ex," he smirked after his last words.Anger surges in me, but I managed to suck it in before glaring at him and then back at Aliya.They didn't tell me the vital part of it all.Does De'Salvanio know about our kind?How could they be careless enough to let this out?Fools."And you, you didn't think to let me know?" Aliya felt hurt and broken as I directed my words at her.Right now, I don't fuckin' care about their feelings.Whether she's hurt, angry or brutally punished, I don't fuckin' care.But imposing danger on us and everyone around us?I don't mind blowing off their heads for that."Fuckin' answer me, you whore!" I roared and she flickered.Nathan roared also, block
~ARIELLA~I have never been this suspicious of anyone, not even Jaden, until he started this method.At some point, I was only filled with doubt for him and what he does.I didn't think things would get messy.I never thought he'd be overprotective.Is there something I wasn't aware of?I kept on trying to wrap my head around what was happening and why Jaden doesn't want things to be as they were before, but still, with each attempt, I am left with no clue."Can I?" Kate utters, standing by the office door. Her voice bluntly interrupted my thoughts."You're already in.""Ooops," she mutters. She lets herself in and locks the door before facing me."Miss Aliya wants to see you," she told me, and I can only glare at her.Same Aliya?She's the last person I'd expect to see.She's been creeping into my world for over three weeks now, and I don't know why she's still here.As much as I'd love to know her,There's something fishy about her.She's nice when she's with everyone, but a demon
ARIELLAI sat on the couch near my bed, welcoming the cold serenity of the atmosphere.The room seems to be falling in alignment with my thoughts, my head is bulging with different scenarios.The weight of Jaden's words was still heavy.I didn't read the meaning into his words.Him asking us to start all over again was unexpected.It's been a week since the incident.One week of him trying to act like the mate he has never been.One week of being stuck in an endless circle of him always hovering around me and wanting to know me.One week of Aliya living like she's part of the family.Always clinging and walking beside Jaden and yet, he wants us to start all over again.I had thought things would be different, I guess not.Not when he's still stuck up with his ex-mate and no matter how hard I try to act like I am not bothered.My heart always throbs whenever I see him.Deep down, I know I loved him.I wished we could settle our little differences and move on like a normal couple.But w
~ARIELLA~My heart hurts.I still feel a sharp pain in my lower abdomen. I open my eyes, only to be welcomed by this familiar place.Hospital!I glance through every space. The realization of what had happened earlier hits me."My pup," I half-yelled as panic coursed through me.Fear gripped me as I tried to stand from the bed, and I was gripped by a sharp pang in my head."Our baby is fine," I heard his voice.My heart skidded in my chest.Slowly, my trembling legs felt a bit relaxed, likewise my heart.I turned to glare at him.His eyes were boring deep into mine.His gaze was fixated on me. With each glare, I felt drawn to him, despite my anger.I tried to sit properly on the bed, but I ended up groaning."You shouldn't, you aren't strong enough for that," Jaden offered, settling on the bed near me."Okay," I mumbled, my voice dripping with cold and ice.I couldn't help what I was feeling toward him.I hated the man standing next to me right now, and the last person I'd want to see
~ARIELLA~I couldn't let him hold onto me, not after what he's done.I knew I felt a sharp pain when I almost slipped and fell.But I was too angry to concentrate, so I had to rush out of the place.While I was going, I overheard him when he said, "Let's take you to your room."I felt a sharp pang in my chest, but I didn't budge.The moment I closed the door of the room, I fell to the floor as tears brimmed in my eyes.How could he?How dare he hurt me?I am pregnant for him.His pup is growing inside me, and he didn't think to let me know this.How dare he hurt me this much?I should have known this is what he signed up for the moment he let me sign those contracts.My chest contracted, as I felt a sharp pain in one side of my lower abdomen.Tears constantly brimmed in my eyes.The thought of him bringing in his ex-mate into the pack without letting me know hurts me.I felt hurt, deprived, and used.I had thought things would get better. I actually wanted to clear the air between us
~ARIELLA~"Now," Linda commanded, her eyes blazing with fury as she glared at Jaden."We'll talk about this, Linda. For now, let's have breakfast," Jaden tries to persuade her."Never," she fires. "I'd never have dinner with this monster.""Not now, Linda, please." Jaden's tone becomes soft as he says these words, and I am left to wonder what fate this woman standing here had with Linda.She seems more shaken and angry.Her feet tremble with anger, and even the woman who's the cause of her outburst never utters a word.I couldn't stop staring at them, and with each glare, I was convinced enough that she's the one.But what is her relationship with them?"I'll skip breakfast," Linda said, after a long bitter glare at the woman, and she turned to leave."Linda," Jaden called, but she didn't turn.She walked out angrily.Jaden sighs. I could see his pain coursing through him.He slowly turns towards us and glares at the woman who's standing before him."You can have dinner if you want,"