CHAPTER ELEVENAurora's POV. I'm currently in my bedroom, trying to prepare myself for the Royal Banquet at the pack house. I told my mother about it and she was not pleased because of what happened to my father. He was set up and killed by the Alpha himself. He was accused of planning to dethrone Alpha Logan, but I know my father would never do a thing like that.He was nothing but loyal to the Alpha when he served as an Omega and such an abominable thing would never cross his mind. I have a hunch that someone was behind it all.I just had no choice but to make my mother reason with me. This service is going to enable me to earn more money and I will be able to help my mother pay some bills even though there are not many bills at the outskirts of the pack because we have the bare minimum.That is my only reason for going to that Banquet. I hate everyone at the city center and at the Castle, including that proud and arrogant Alpha Carter. My blood boils every time I think abo
CHAPTER TWELVE Aurora's POV. The drive from the outskirts of the pack where I live with my mother to the main pack, takes us about one hour and we arrive safely and on time.I turn to look at my mother who is driving, with a worried look on her face. I purse my lips together because I know just what she was worried about. I let out a heavy sigh as I stretched my hand and gently patted her shoulder. I would love to hold her hands and kiss them, but that’s impossible right now because she is driving.She doesn’t say anything, instead, she focuses on parking in the driveway.Mum, everything is going to be alright.” I assure her once the car engine stops.“I know honey, I know.”"Good. So let's go.” We both step out of the car and I’m totally awed by everything I’m seeing. The entire place is beaming with lights. It’s indeed a grand party.As we walk into the ballroom, I’m not surprised by the constant glares we are getting from the other pack members. They did not seem to like the f
CHAPTER THIRTEEN Aurora's POV. I have served about three tables and now I’m heading out to hand serve the fourth. I’m going to have a short break after I’m done serving the fourth table before I continue. I carry the silver tray in my hand and head outside. Eva is still giving me her cold attitude and I couldn’t care less. I’m here to do my job and earn money and not to be bothered about if my presence plaques her or not. She could die of discomfort for all I care.The silver tray in my hand has three glasses of red wine on it and just like I’ve been doing earlier, I’m holding it firmly and carefully. The last thing I want to do is spill the drink on someone and ruin his or her dress. That’s going to be a catastrophe and it won’t end well for me, given my present “daughter of a traitor” status. "Are you doing fine, Aurora?" My mother's mind link comes through as I get closer to the table I am going to serve."I'm doing just fine, mother. Hope you're okay too.” I smile as I
CHAPTER FOURTEEN Carter's POV. The Royal Banquet is usually a ceremony held once every year to celebrate the successes of the pack. Our victories over the enemies and other small events. Today is the day set aside for the ceremony. A day for the pack members to enjoy themselves. Some even go as far in finding their mates which is obviously a part of the werewolf community rituals.Right now I’m standing before my mirror in my closet, trying to get myself ready for the party. If I hadn’t scared off all my designers, I would be facing all these problems right now.I tuck in my black long sleeved shirt into my trousers and let the first two buttons loose. Both sleeves are rolled up to my elbow. I always like them that way. The waistband of the pants has a belt around it. Personally, I don't like putting on belts, but my mum always made me wear them and now I wear them even though she's not with us anymore. I don't want her getting mad at me wherever she is.I miss her very much. She
CHAPTER FIFTEEN Aurora's POV. I feel like telling him what’s in my mind, but on a second thought, I hold myself back.I’m already in more trouble and it’ll be wise for me not to cause any more problems here. So, I quietly bow my head down and contemplate for a while before raising my head up to answer him. "My name is Aurora and. .." I start to reply but my mother rudely cuts me off. "She is my daughter and also the daughter of the innocent omega you brutally killed. So tell me, are you going to kill her too? If yes, then kill me along with her and make sure to kill me first." My mother blasts and immediately, the entire place is filled with gasps and whispers from the onlookers.Even the Aloha and his son look terrified. This is the end for me. How I wish the ground would open up and swallow me right now so I can escape all this.Does mother realize we are standing in front of the Alpha, who with just a word, we'll both be put to death?What crazy plan of hers is this?The Alp
CHAPTER SIXTEEN Carter's POV. My father couldn't get any of the signals I was sending to him. What the hell is he trying to do? Pronounce her as my mate? For what reason? It’s true I don't know if that’s what’s running in his mind, but seeing him in such a happy state with a wide grin on his face makes me uneasy.Something of that sort is definitely going to happen.My father is quite unpredictable. However, I stay still in my position next to him with my fingers balled up in a fist and my heart thumping hard in my chest, waiting for him to say whatever he wants to say."Listen up, everyone."He calls out, raising his wine glass up in the air. I look into the crowd trying as much as possible, to take my mind off the situation to no avail.My eyes meet with Chloe. She had no clue what was going on. I hadn’t even told her about Aurora and I had no plans to do so. She had arms crises over her chest, with one leg tapping violently on the floor. She is still upset about the fact my fa
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Aurora's POV "This way please.” Beta Gideon keeps directing my mother and I as we follow him closely. "We're finally going to be with our mate!” Mia keeps singing in my mind and I roll my eyes hard at her.Her excitement was so much and I could feel my head hurting. She was giving me a headache.She can’t even pity me after all the trouble I have been through because of this issue. I wonder what her excitement is even about. Carter is nothing but a brute!"Could you please stop jumping in my head? You are giving me a headache.” I beg her and she slows down. "Well, I'm just happy that we're going to see our very arrogant mate". She says enthusiastically and I fight my urge to laugh.Did she just say “arrogant mate?”It’s a good thing she knows he’s an arrogant prick.The funniest thing is, ever since Alpha Logan announced that Carter and I will be staying together, I have this weird tingly feeling in my stomach. Carter is my mate and no matter what, I love him,
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN Aurora's POV.“Oh my goodness!” I giggle. “ I don’t even know what to say. Thank you for the compliment, but thanks to your curiosity, I almost had a heart attack.”“I apologize for that. It’s not going to happen again. Nexttime, I’ll make sure to announce my arrival in a more subtle way.”“I would love that so much.” I say, tugging a few strands of hair behind my ear."The switch is this way.” He says pointing to the switch that’s just beside the door. “Don't miss it next time.” "Got it!" "Mmmm" he said nodding and before siting the bedroom. I scan the spacious totally white bedroom and for some reason, I’m relieved that Carter isn’t here. There would have been more drama if he was here.Sweet Moon Goddess, I need your guidance and protection as I stay in this room with my arrogant mate.After murmuring my short prayer, I turned to have a look at the room again. It was quite big with a king-sized bed at the center. His closet is the walked in type. Next to the
THE END.NARRATOR'S POV.SEVEN YEARS LATER.“Kol, Hardin, I don't think this is a great idea, let's just go back home.” Melissa, the youngest and only girl among the three children cried, but the guys paid no heed to her.“Come on Lisa, don't be scared.” Hardin, who was the oldest and the son of Carter and Aurora, urged her. “I promise nothing will happen to you, I will protect you.”“Yes.” Kol added. “We will protect you. You are our princess, remember?” Kol asked and Melissa quickly nodded her head.Kol was Arthur’s son and Melissa was Declan’s daughter.Hardin, the oldest was seven years old, Kol was six and Melissa was four. The two guys adored Melissa.“Good. So take my hand and let me guide you down.” Melissa, despite the fear gripping her little heart, stretched her hand forward to Hardin, who took it and carefully led the way down the steep road that led to the little river which was their destination.Carter and Arthur had brought the little guys to the river a few days ago
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE.ARTHUR’S POV.When Aurora first told me that she was going to try to talk Carter into the merging Royal High, I tried to discourage her from doing so because I thought she was only going to provoke him. I mean, the guy are up in a Royal household and he has always been treated special all his life. Telling him people like him had equal rights with other ordinary pack members was going to sting his heart and who knows what he might do, but I guess I was wrong. Aurora made the suggestion and he welcomed it which further proved his wiseness as a true Alpha.Today was the inauguration party of the new merged Shadow High School and I was elated to attend and see rich split kids be put in their places.Most leaders opposed the merge, but Alpha Carter paid no heed to this because he knew that was the right thing to do.The ceremony is taking place in the school hall and I am one of the people seated at the high table.Who would have thought I would be a
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO.AURORA’S POV.News of my pregnancy spread like wildfire. The entire pack was in immense joy when they found out that their Future alpha was already on the way. I have never received so many gifts in my entire life. Every pack member sent at least a gift for the heir I was carrying.It's been a few months now and everything is going on smoothly. My pregnancy journey is amazing, exhausting and annoying.Amazing in the sense that everyone treats me so nicely wherever I go. They have all totally forgotten about the fact that I used to be a mere omega and a low life especially after Carter cleared my father’s name. It feels really good to be treated nicely by others.It is exhausting because I'm getting heavier as the days go by. Werewolf pregnancies last a much less shorter term because pups develop faster than humans, so at two months, I already have a huge bump and I will be going birth soon.And lastly, it is annoying because Carter won’t let me do a
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE.AURORA’S POV.“Declan and Arthur are such lucky guys. Their mates are so pretty!” Aurora gushes once we get into our bedroom. Since I'm the last to get in, I close the door behind me and walk over to her.“That would mean I'm the luckiest of them all.” I pull her into arms and she looks at me, smiling.“And, why do you say so?”“Because you, my mate, are the most beautiful woman to ever Grace this earth.” I compliment from the depth of my heart.She blushes hard. Her cheeks turn tomato red and she buries her face into my chest to hide the shyness on her face.“Stop it!” She mumbles under her breath and I laugh at her.“You still get shy every time I give you a compliment. That’s cute to watch.“Oh you go away!” She pushes my chest and escapes from my hold. I watch in silence as she sits on the plays with her fingers.“Things are moving better than I expected them to move.” I approach the bed and perch by her side. She looks up at me, curiosity fille
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY.CARTER’S POV.The moment I stretch my hand to knock on my room door, my phone rings in my pocket. Bloody hell! This is like the one thousandth phone call I'm receiving today. I quickly withdrew my hand and fish the phone out of my pocket. Arthur’s name flashes on the caller ID and I furrow my brows.He hardly calls me after work hours. I wonder what’s wrong.I answer the call and press the phone on my ear, holding it with my left hand while I knock on the door with my right.“Hello, Arthur.” I greet.“Alpha Carter.” He calls and I do an eye roll. I have asked several times to quit addressing me as Alpha Carter and just call me Carter, but he just won’t listen.“Yes, Beta Arthur.” I address him as such so as to irritate him. He hates it when I call him that. He lets out a heavy sigh which makes me understand that he doesn’t want to have this argument with me. What he has to say must be very important for him to dismiss this chance of argument. Arthur is
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE.ARTHURS'S POV.My life has changed.A few months ago, I used to be one of the outcasts of the pack. A low life, but today, here lam, living in the castle and helping out with pack activities, I can only be grateful to Aurora for paving the way to my success. If I didn't come to fight Alpha Carter that night, I would have been locked up in the dungeon and I would not be here, doing something more useful with my life. I am truly grateful to her.Every time I remember that I used to have a crush on her, I hit myself hard. I can't believe I had asked her to run away with me. That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever done in my entire life.Trying to convince someone else's mate to flee with me.Carter and Aurora started on a very bad foot. They hated each other and Carter treated her really poorly, but right now, they are inseparable. They are not only the best lovers, but they are the best Alpha and Luna. The pack is doing very well because of how
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT.DECLAN'S POV.I have been on an emotional roller coaster for the past months. Right now, I don't even know what I'm feeling. My father was killed by the evil Beta Gideon, my brother almost forced to marry Chloe who is now of late as well. I was locked up in the dungeon for a week with barely any food or water. I thought I was going to die until my brother came and saved me and everyone else in the cell, including his mate.Now that he has taken over as he should, the pack is at peace and everything is going on smoothly as they should. I'm happy that he is leading the pack the way our father would have wanted him to, but I'm sad because our father is no longer here with us.It's true that we only miss what we have when we lose it.When my father was alive, the last thing I did was spend time with him. I was always in my space, doing my own thing. I used to tum down every guting he proposed, but right now, I wish he was here to do all those things.
Chapter 128Aurora's POV.Carter had been all over the place, for the party that was to hold tomorrow It has been a few days since he took me to that hill for a picnic. I'm glad he did.I neve knew I needed that, till I made my way up there. The gentle gust of wind that kept blowing over the tree that we were underneath it, was something else. I never knew such a place existed in the Shadow pack.It was more than beautiful. Well, I don't even want to talk about what happened after I pressed my lips against his.We literally went naked on top of that hill.It was a crazy but rare feeling. Something I would like to experience again and again. Oh, I almost forgot that, I had to pay doctor Savanna a visit. I had promised to go see her, after I saw some changes in my body.However, Carter had come up with his whole picnic thing, which I couldn't deny him.I enjoyed every bit of it.Carter, Declan and Arthur had left early in the morning; to complete the preparations for tomorrow.
Chapter 127Carter’s POV.The days have slowly passed by, and I am so happy for the new development. Everything was going on smoothly, like nothing had happened before. Still, I’m happy with the way that things were moving. At least this shows that there was some hope for us and to every other member in this pack. I was going to do my best to make sure that everyone is fine and they have nothing to worry about. My father is dead and automatically I become the new alpha, which means that the life of every member in this pack is in my hands and I need to protect them with everything that I have. Aside from that, today was the day I am going to take Aurora to the surprise I have been planning all along. No one knew about this. It was just me and my wolf and that of Auroras too, because I know that laden must be communicating with her and eventually he must have told her everything, which was OK by me. However, I have told him that none of these should get to Aurora. It