Chapter 09~Being Part Of His World's

~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 because you feel you have to, are you?" he asked again.

This time, his eyes bore into mine, like he was trying to pluck out the truth from them.

"No," I nodded.

"Not at all," I added.

I wasn't forced.

I wanted this.

I couldn't fight my feelings for the man who was glaring at me.

I couldn't run from it either.

I knew that if I didn't accept it, I would be used as a punching bag immediately after he left.

Everything would be the death of me.

I couldn't possibly be in this pack, not after I allowed him to treat Alpha Dante and Lora like my subordinates.

I better make the right choice than wallow in pain. At least, I would be able to see his face every morning and inhale his scent.

I couldn't force him to love me or accept me. But I could be a queen and a wife to him, even on a contract, and we would still be together, right?

Isn't that better than being a slave to these monsters waiting to devour me?

"Okay, since you want this, so be it then. We'll be going together," he said finally, and I sighed.

I didn't know I was holding my breath while waiting for his response.

"I'll go and pack my bags," I whispered slowly.

"You don't need to, we'll get you new things at the pack," he replied.

I nodded, and he stretched his hand toward me.

I took his hand, and I watched him excitedly while we walked out of the room.

His scent filled my nose, and as though I realized I had just made the best decision of my life, one I knew I wouldn't live to regret.

At least, not yet, since these monsters would be under me for as long as I remained Luna and their queen.

"My king," everyone in the sitting room chorused the moment King Arthur Jaden walked in with me.

Dante wasn't left out, and his face was swollen.

Lora was more than humble, especially when she saw our hands clung together.

I bet she was embarrassed, given that she was at my mercy last night.

Queen Mother Naya still glared at me with disdain, and I was careless. After all, they were all under me now, and they dared not utter a single disrespectful word to me.

"We should head out already, the pack is waiting to welcome you," King Arthur Jaden said instead, turning his face to me.

I smiled and nodded as he squeezed my hand, and I could see anger radiating from Dante.

The way he twisted his fist showed it.

"King Arthur Jaden, the car is ready," his beta, Richford, muttered as he walked in.

"I'll be there," Jaden answered.

"Shall we?" he asked, still glaring at me.

I nodded, and he also nodded.

We walked out of the house, and as we left, I could feel the tension and anger in the environment.

I could tell everyone was baffled.

I bet they never expected it. After all, I was the weakling omega they all trashed and used as a slave.

The moment we arrived at the car park, a guard slowly opened the door of the car, and Lycan King Arthur Jaden offered me in. He entered after me, as the car zoomed out of the compound.

I am free!

Yes, I am free!

I am no longer their slave, and no more hurtful words.

The days of my pain and being beaten to stupor were finally over, and right now, I knew I was embracing a new world. Which was his world.

I didn't know how this would unravel, but I hoped the Moon Goddess wouldn't let me be a laughingstock again.

"We're here," Lycan King Arthur Jaden announced once the car stopped driving, and I couldn't help but feel nervous.

I was still sitting elegantly in the car, my thoughts were occupied with what they'd think about me.

Everyone somehow knew my story because of how the queen and Lora broadcasted it.

Somehow, I felt unsettled and unsure of what they'd think of me.

I desperately wanted to stay in the car for as long as I could.

I didn't want to come out and be rejected by his pack. I knew I needed assurance, from him, from his people, and right now, I wished he could be more comforting.

"You shouldn't be this nervous. You're their Luna now, and you should act like one," he stated.

His words felt like encouragement, and at the same time, more like a command.

"I'll lead you out," he said, offering me his hand, and I didn't hesitate to grab it immediately.

"It's all under control," I heard him whisper into my ear, and I couldn't help but take in a deep breath.

His closeness did some magic.

We slowly stepped down from the car, and I couldn't help but be amazed. His pack was big. I didn't think it would be this big.

I had heard about the pack, but I never knew it was this big.

I didn't get the chance to look at the beautiful pack because he dragged me off with him.

I kept staring at everyone as we walked to the pack hall, and right there, I realized what was in store for me. And that was the fact that I was suddenly part of his world, and in here, I was his.