Ethan’s POVI was annoyed with Layla after she spilled the drink on Ariah.I had noticed Layla's movements from the corner of my eyes while I had been talking to Lowell, it didn't look like a mistake to me, that was what was so annoying. I was about to rush towards Ariah, Lowell held me back firmly and he didn't make it look so awkward as he rushed to her instead. I just watched as he led her out of the room, Ariah cringing in embarrassment and keeping her head low. I sighed when they were out of sight and looked at Layla scornfully, "That was a stupid mistake to make, Layla." I said. She looked at me in surprise, "Are you scolding me because of that? It was a mistake, why would I spill a glass of wine on her purposely?" She asked. You tell me! I thought that sure didn't look like a bloody mistake to me. "You don't spill drinks like that," I said firmly. "Why are you making a fuss about it, Ethan? It's not like she's anyone important, is she?" Layla retorted. I could have lashed
Layla’s POVDid I spill the drink on her on purpose? Yes, it was completely intentional.Now, I regretted it though, she came back even better, even more daring and I could feel my blood just boiling like it was on a pressure cooker. I was very surprised by how Ethan reacted to the incident with Ariah, for I second there I thought he was going to lurch at me or something. That made me very suspicious, certainly, something must be going on between the both of them. Their relationship was certainly something more than what met the eyes. For a lot of reasons, that triggered my anger and curiosity even more, I flared up at Ethan. That was one thing I tried to control, my temper and the way words flew out of my mouth. My thoughts just couldn't leave Ariah, what was her position in the pack? She seemed to be someone very important, she showed up at the feast at my pack and now she was here. Although I hadn't caught sight of her at the coronation, she just had escaped my eyes then. If she
Ariah’s POVOh, my fucking goodness! There were goosebumps all over my skin as I walked away with Lowell thankfully. I was greatly shaken by that encounter with Layla, she was so close! She asked only the questions I dreaded to hear, she asked all the questions that could ruin me completely! I was shaken so badly that I couldn't find my tongue for a long time. It was a cause to panic, instantly I knew that she was on to me, Layla was out to fret out the truth about me. Immediately, she had noted me as a threat to her and I knew I needed to be more careful with the way I went about things. My mind was troubled, my heart was racing crazily and my nerves were boiling with tension. "You need to relax, Ariah, those are questions any lady would ask," Leia said. "Any lady?" I asked. "You've got to be kidding, Leia!" "Did you see the way Ethan almost reacted when she spilled that wine on you? She must have taken note of it, she's just curious, nothing more." Leia said and the calm note
Ariah’s POVThe sun's rays penetrate through the windows and perched steadily on my eyebrows, jeering me out of the uneasy sleep with a sting in my eyelids. "Ugh!" I groaned, but there was worse to come for this very day than the annoying rays of the sun. I woke up with a sour taste in my mouth and my eyes were burning with laziness. What kind of a start to the day was this? I wasn't sure I had slept up to two hours, time had moved so fast, but in reality, I had slept for almost ten hours. I felt so exhausted and weak and what made it more dreadful was waking up to the realization that Layla was now Ethan's Luna. I clasped my head in my hands as my fingers ran through my hair, what a fucking occurrence! The day was going to be a miserable one, I could already see it. Let's just call it the first day of hell, the first out of many. By hell, I meant Layla's reign as queen, it was going to be chaotic and all those who had cheered for her would surely regret their actions. It wasn'
Ariah’s POVShe was certainly a control freak, a werewolf trying to establish such powers in a Lycan pack was certainly one of the most absurd things I had ever seen.I just watched, gasping from time to time and just staring down in disbelief, What kind of a woman was she? It was at this moment that I got the feeling that I was indeed playing with fire, Layla was terrifying. Her words and the cold way she said them were enough to send a chill running up one's spine. Behind that beautiful face was a devilish creature that only wanted to see others in pain as long as she was satisfied.I saw Ethan coming long before anyone else did and that was the first time I breathed a sigh of relief, at least he was going to put an end to this madness, even though it was temporary. Layla was the last person to be aware of Ethan's presence mostly because her back was to him. There was a confused frown on Ethan's face as he stared at the scene, "What's going on?" He asked, staring quizzically at L
Ethan’s POV That feeling of waking up knowing that my relationship status had changed, I didn't like it one bit.I didn't know what it was that had made Layla gather all the maids in the pack house, but from the look on their faces, I knew Layla had been lying to me. They looked terrified and the look in Sally's eyes when she was chosen as Layla's maid was chilling, it was as if she had just been selected as a slaughtered sheep. Terror, her eyes had been filled with absolute terror, and that made my curiosity grow even more but I didn't question it yet. When it was just Layla and me, I turned and said, "You sure have a terrifying way of introducing yourself to people, those maids looked like they just came out of a horror movie that didn't sit well with them." She glared at me, "You don't have to worry about that, I'll get along with them just fine." She replied curtly. "Lycan packs aren't werewolf packs, Layla, you need to be careful of the way you treat those under you here,
Ethan’s POV I needed to see Ariah, but not with everyone around and watching, privately.I couldn't have another woman but her and the urge in me was becoming intense by the second. I walked into the pack mansion with my hands thrust deep into my pockets and a serious look on my face. I walked up the stairs, straight to Ariah's room and rapped on the door with my knuckles. I knocked impatiently again and she flung open the door. "What is the matter…" Her voice trailed off and her eyes became warm and alert at the same time. "Ethan? What are you doing here?" She asked. "Get dressed, Ariah, wear anything simple, preferably a short dress," I said hoarsely and her confused eyes stared at my intense face. "Is there a problem, Ethan?" She asked worriedly.I shook my head impatiently, "No, don't ask questions now, Ariah, be down in the next twenty minutes." I replied, kissed her on the forehead, then walked to my room.There was no way I could get the privacy I wanted with Ariah here, n
Ethan’s POVI met Ariah in the living room, she managed to look dashing and adorable each time so effortlessly. I walked towards her and took her hand in mine without saying a word. I led her out of the house and took the key from the chauffeur. "Take the day off," I said to him and he bowed with a grateful smile on his face. "Get in, Ariah."I drove the car out of the driveway and cruised slowly along the way to the pack office. She stared at me the whole time and I could tell she was itching to ask me a lot of questions. "You can talk," I said."Where are we going, Ethan?" She asked immediately. "And what about Layla?" "We're going to the pack office to work on some things, that's all," I replied, staring ahead. "You're lying." She said with a frown."Yes, I am," I said and stopped the car in front of Lowell's lovely duplex. "I'll be right back," I said. Her eyes widened, "No Ethan!" She said sharply as if she was scared of something morphing out of nowhere to attack her. "Don