Fate has cruel twist in store for Aria Moon, a quiet outsider in the ruthless world of Silverclaw Pack, where only the toughest can survive. She is unwilling to battle for dominance and hopes fate play its supposed role of bringing her to where she truly belongs: by the side of her mate, Alpha Kael Blackwood. Kael is a wolf of unmatched strength, a leader who commands unwavering loyalty without trying too hard, everything Aria has ever dreamed of. Aria is shattered when Kael rejects her in the most demeaning manner. To survive Aria must learn to face her deepest fears and pick up her broken pieces. When danger begins to loom around her, she has to decide if relying on her own will can save her or fight for the love she desires the most.
Lihat lebih banyakThe Unwanted Bond
Aria’s pov I stood at the edge of the clearing, my heart racing with anticipation. The sounds of the pack surrounded me - excited whispers, restless wolves, and the crackling bonfire that illuminated the darkening sky. It was the night of the Mating Ceremony, and the air was electric with expectation. Wolves of all ranks had gathered to see who would find their fated mate tonight. I was torn between fleeing and standing frozen in place, unsure of what the night held. I clenched my fists, trying to hide my nerves. I told myself it was ridiculous; I'd been to Mating Ceremonies before and nothing had ever happened. My wolf hadn't felt the strong pull that signaled finding a mate. Yet, a small, fragile part of me hoped that tonight would be different. My gaze drifted to the center of the clearing where Kael Blackwood, the Alpha of the Silverclaw Pack, stood tall and fierce. He radiated authority, his wide shoulders and proud stance making it clear that he turned into every bit of a leader. His piercing gray eyes swept over the crowd, never lingering on one wolf for too long. An air of detachment surrounded him, a chill that sent a shiver down my spine. Yet, as I gazed at him, it wasn't fear that I felt. It turned into longing. I had always admired the Alpha from a distance, though he barely acknowledged my existence. He embodied everything a she wolf could want in a mate- powerful, relentless, and feared. He led the Silverclaw Pack with unwavering strength, yet remained emotionally closed off, as if no one could ever get close enough to see the man behind the title. Despite this, I couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to be chosen by him, to stand by his side as his mate. But it became a silly delusion, one I attempted to bury. The Alpha's mate was expected to be someone who could match his power, someone who could navigate the complex world of pack politics. I was none of those things. I was just a quiet, unremarkable wolf in the pack, known more for my loyalty than for any particular talent or ambition. I wasn't even close to being someone worthy of an Alpha's attention, making me an unlikely candidate to be Kael's mate. As the ritual began and the wolves gathered in the center of the clearing, my chest tightened with anticipation. The Mating Bond was a mysterious and powerful force, an ancient energy that united certain wolves as mates. Legend had it that when a wolf found their mate, the bond snapped into place, unmistakable and unbreakable, forging an unshakeable connection between them. I couldn’t help but marvel—what would it be like to experience it? The moment the rite started out, wolves started out to shift and pass, mingling in the hopes of feeling that magnetic pull of destiny. I however hesitated, staying on the outskirts, no longer trying to make a fool of herself by hoping for something that had by no means happened before in the formal mating rite. But then, something shifted. A sudden warm temperature spread around my chest, a pull so sturdy that I gasped in marvel. My wolf stirred inside me, alert and restless, as although sensing something just beyond her reach. My gaze locked onto Kael, and the moment our eyes met, the world seemed to tilt on its axis. It was as if time stood still, and everything else faded into the background. I felt an inexplicable jolt, a spark that ran through my entire being. It was him. The one. My mate. The Mate Bond struck with incredible force, nearly knocking me off my feet. My breath caught, and my wolf rose to the surface, acknowledging the connection. The bond enveloped me, encircling my heart like an unyielding chain. The intensity was overwhelming - a torrent of emotions, a primal link that blazed through my veins like wildfire. Every fiber of my being was now tied to Kael's, an unbreakable union that left me breathless and bewildered. Kael's eyes flashed with surprise, but only for an instant. His expression quickly turned cold and dark, his gaze filling with disdain. My heart sank as I saw the rejection in his eyes. He didn't look at me with the joy or wonder I had hoped for. Instead, his face hardened, his voice dripping with ice. "No." That single word cut through me like a knife. My heart lurched, my voice barely above a whisper. "Kael..." I trailed off, unsure of what to say next, my mind reeling from the rejection. He didn’t let me finish. His eyes swept over me, cold and appraising, as though I were nothing more than a stranger. “I reject you.” The words were a knife to my chest, sharp and merciless. The bond that had just formed between us twisted painfully, as if it were being ripped apart before it even had a chance to solidify. My knees threatened to fail, but I forced myself to stand tall, to fight against the wave of rejection that crashed over me. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of despair, the connection they shared now taunting me with its absence. Every breath hurt, every beat of my heart a reminder of Kael's refusal. I struggled to maintain my composure, to hide the anguish that threatened to consume me. The crowd around them had fallen right into a shocked silence. All eyes were on Kael and I, watching the Alpha’s cold rejection unfold in actual-time. Kael took every other leap forward, his voice low and full of disdain. Kael's words cut deeper, his voice dripping with disdain. "You are not worthy to be my mate, Aria. You are weak. Unremarkable. I want a Luna who can stand by my side, someone who can strengthen this pack, not someone who will drag it down." Each phrase turned into a slap to the face. my throat tightened, however I swallowed the ache, refusing to let the tears fall. The humiliation of being rejected so publicly turned into suffocation, and yet there was not anything I could do. The Alpha’s word was law, and Kael had made his selection. Kael walked away from me, dismissing me as although I had been not anything, as although the bond that had snapped into place between them didn’t matter at all. I stood frozen, the weight of his rejection pressing down on me like a crushing pressure. A spark of defiance ignited within me, a flame of determination that flickered to life. The pain still burned, but beneath it, a sense of resilience began to rise. It wasn’t disappointing. It wasn’t melancholy. I became angry. My wolf growled, low and perilous, and My hands curled into fists. How dare he? How dare Kael reject me in front of the pack as though I had been nothing? The bond is probably broken, I stood tall, my eyes flashing with a newfound strength, my heart still heavy but my spirit unbroken. I refused to let Kael's rejection define me, to let him have the power to destroy me. As the pack resumed the rite as though nothing had happened , I slowly faded away, my chest burning with a fire that hadn’t been there earlier than. I didn’t care about the Mate Bond anymore. I didn’t care about Kael or his cold rejection. I would upward push above this. And Kael would remorse the day he ever regarded down on me. As I turned away from the clearing, the weight of Kael's rejection still heavy on my chest, I felt a strange shift in the air. The bond between us, though fractured and painful, still pulsed faintly, a reminder of what could have been. But as I walked deeper into the shadows of the forest, something else stirred within me—a presence I hadn’t noticed before. My wolf, still restless and agitated, perked up, her ears twitching as if sensing something in the distance. I paused, my breath catching in my throat. The pull wasn’t the same as the Mate Bond with Kael, but it was undeniable—a low, thrumming energy that seemed to call to me from the darkness. My instincts screamed at me to turn back, to return to the safety of the pack, but curiosity—or perhaps defiance—kept me moving forward. The trees grew thicker, the moonlight barely piercing through the canopy above. My heart pounded as I stepped into a small, secluded glade, the air thick with an ancient, almost primal energy. And then I saw it—a figure standing in the shadows, their silhouette tall and imposing, its presence both unsettling and magnetic. The person stepped forward, just enough for the moonlight to catch their features, and my breath hitched, I couldn't see the person’s face but It wasn’t anyone I recognized. But the way he looked at me—with a mixture of curiosity and something darker, something dangerous—sent a shiver down my spine. “You shouldn’t be here,” they said, their voice low and smooth, like velvet over steel. “But now that you are… perhaps it’s fate.” I took a step back, my wolf growling softly in warning, but the figure only smiled—a slow, predatory smile that made my stomach twist. “Who are you?” I demanded, my voice trembling despite my efforts to sound strong. He tilted his head, eyes gleaming with an intensity that made my skin prickle. “Someone who’s been waiting for you, Aria. Someone who knows what you’re truly capable of.”Aria's povThe day for the ceremony is finally here. I have spent my entire time this week preparing for it.Darius for some unknown reason is distant and it was messing with me mentally.I wore my red dress—it represented the ties I was willing to shed for my freedom.As I stared at myself in the mirror, my best friend, Jane walked into the room.“Hey…..how are you? Are you ready?” she asked with a soothing voice.I looked at her with a weak smile, “I'm fine. Thanks for asking. And yes, I'm ready.”“Good, let's do this.”She held her hand out and I took it. I could feel the support she was indirectly giving to me.We walked down to the clearing where my tie breaking ceremony would be held first and then we would all migrate towards the hall to start the ceremony of the rogue pack becoming a new and legal pack.I looked around, “ this was it. I can do this.” I said to myself.Jane smiled at me, “let's get this over with.” I gave her a slight nod and she returned it with a smile. Sh
Darius POVThe forest was quiet, save for the crunch of leaves under my boots as Ryker and I made our way deeper into the woods. This path was well hidden—a place we used for covert meetings when we didn’t want anyone listening in. The moon filtered through the treetops, casting long shadows on the ground, and I could feel the tension building inside me.Ryker didn’t say anything at first, just handed me a folded piece of parchment. I opened it and quickly scanned the contents.“This is a list of Alpha’s she’s been contacting?” I asked.He nodded grimly. “Yes. Five, to be exact. She’s been promising them something from their land resources if they back her during the ceremony.”My grip tightened on the parchment. Diamond wasn’t just scheming—she was preparing for war.“She’s bold,” I muttered. “Trying to take power during a sacred ceremony takes more than confidence. It takes madness.”Ryker crossed his arms. “Or desperation. She knows her window of opportunity is closing.”My though
Darius PovWe were back to our pack. The trip to the silverclaw pack has been nothing but disastrous.Kael and Diamond wanted Aria back in their pack and I just found out that Diamond is planning something bad.I heard a knock on the door, “Come in.”The door was pushed open and Ryker walked into the office.“What is the update?” I asked him without waiting for his input.“Hmmm….a lot is going on but the two ceremonies would be held side by side. So Aria can renounce her rights to the pack and the celebration for being a new pack can commence.” Ryker told me the details.“Why was the ceremony not held in the Silverclaw pack?”I stood up from my chair and walked to the big window, “I don't trust them not to pull any other stunt to try and keep Aria there.”Ryker walked to the window, “You seem to really like her.”I paused for a while, “I do, a lot”“Then why don't you let her know?” Ryemker turned to me.“I…I…don't know. Aria has been through so much, from her family, her sister, her
Aria’s POVThe wind rushed past me as Darius drove through the darkened roads, the headlights illuminating the path ahead as we headed back to the pack I now call home.The weight in my chest was lighter now, but the sting of my parents' words still lingered.I had expected cruelty, but hearing them confirm that I was never wanted, never loved—it was a wound that wouldn’t heal overnight.Darius remained silent beside me, his hands gripping the wheel firmly. The air in the car was tense, but not uncomfortable. It was a silence that spoke volumes—a silence of understanding.“Are you sure you’re okay?” he finally asked, his deep voice cutting through the quiet.I turned my gaze to him, my heart warming at the concern in his expression. Darius was not the type to show emotions openly, but I had come to recognize the subtle ways he cared.“I’m fine,” I said, offering a small smile. “I just needed to hear it for myself. Now, I have no regrets.”He nodded, his eyes focused on the road. “You
Aria’s POVI hade decided that before I would cut ties with this pack forever, I must see the people who made me the way I am today.My parents.The journey back to my parents’ home was longer than I remembered, each step dragging as if the universe itself was warning me to turn around but I needed to do this.I needed to face them one last time before severing every tie to this wretched pack.By the time I arrived at the grand estate which they live in after Diamond's coronation, the sun had begun to set, casting long shadows over the familiar stone walls.Nothing had changed, the same suffocating coldness that had once made this place feel more like a prison than a home.I inhaled sharply before pushing the doors open, stepping inside the lavish foyer. The air was thick with the scent of burning wood from the fireplace, but there was no warmth here.Voices drifted from the sitting room, the sound of laughter and clinking glasses making my stomach twist.They were celebrating.The th
Diamond’s POV The grand chamber’s doors slammed shut behind Aria, and I remained frozen in place, my nails digging into my palms. The council’s verdict rang in my ears like a cruel joke. She was leaving……..For good this time. No longer bound by the Silver Claw Pack. No longer tied to Kael. No longer within my reach. I should be happy but I am not. I have always hated my sister and I would do anything to make sure is not happy. I clenched my jaw as I turned to Kael, who still sat in his chair, his golden eyes fixed on the spot where Aria had stood. His expression was unreadable, but I knew him well enough to sense the tension in his shoulders, the way his fingers drummed against the armrest—a telltale sign of his frustration. “She’s actually getting away with this?” I spat, my voice sharp with disbelief. Kael exhaled slowly, standing up from his seat. “She won’t be our problem anymore.” I let out a bitter laugh. “That’s exactly the problem, Kael.” I stalked toward him, my fis
Aria’s POVThe silence in the grand chamber was suffocating. Every breath felt like a struggle as I stood in the center of the room, waiting for the council’s verdict. Darius remained by my side, his presence a silent pillar of support, but I could sense his tension mirroring my own.Across from me, Kael sat with a composed expression, his golden eyes watching me like a predator stalking its prey. I clenched my fists, refusing to let him see even a sliver of weakness.The lead elder, the woman with piercing green eyes, finally looked up from the whispered deliberations among the council members. “Lady Aria, the council has come to a decision.”I held my breath.She continued, her tone measured. “While your departure was in violation of pack law, we recognize the circumstances that led to your actions. A rejection, especially a public one, is a heavy burden to bear, and we acknowledge that Alpha Kael’s decision played a significant role in your exile.”Kael stiffened slightly at the el
Aria’s POVI clenched my fists so tightly my nails bit into my palms. The air in Kael’s office felt thick, suffocating, as if it carried the weight of our past—of every moment he had crushed me beneath his arrogance.“You’re just following the law?” I scoffed, stepping closer to his desk. “That’s rich coming from the same man who broke the most sacred bond in our world or do you not remember rejecting me in front of the entire pack?”Kael’s lips curved into a smirk, but I caught the way his fingers tightened around his pen. “And yet, here you are, standing in my office, looking like you’re ready to tear my head off.” He leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. “I think we both know I still hold power over you, Aria.”His words sent a surge of fury through me. I slammed my hands on his desk, making the papers flutter. “You don’t hold anything over me—-Not anymore.” My voice was low, dangerous.“I have a pack now—a real pack, where I’m valued. And you will not keep me here against m
Aria’s povThe day to leave this horrible pack that rejected me finally came. The lack that never made me feel like I was at home.I came back to see if my parents at least missed me and after stalking their house for a day, I was convinced that they didn't.I couldn't care less, though. I was happy at the rouge pack and now that it had become a real pack—it was much better.Those people are my family.I packed as I hummed a tone feeling happier than I should.I heard a knock on the door, making me pause, “Come in.” I replied.The door opened and Darius walked in.Damn, this man is fine! But the first thing I noticed is that he had his royal regalia on and he never does that.“Darius, Good morning. Are we all set to leave? Am I the one who is delaying? Shit, I'm sorry, I will soon be done packing.” I mumbled trying to apologize for the mistake.I turned to continue what I. was doing when the next words he said stopped me in my tracks.“We…we are not leaving today.” Darius said.I turn
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