Aria's POV I was relieved that I had convinced the brothers to let me be part of their investigation. It wasn’t easy, but I refused to back down. This wasn’t just about proving myself—it was personal. Too many things weren’t adding up, and I couldn’t ignore the signs anymore. The way the attacks were happening, the timing of everything, it all pointed to something deeper. I had a strong feeling my twin sister, Sage, had something to do with this. It wouldn’t be the first time she tried to destroy me, and I doubted it would be the last.Then there was Edgar. The mere thought of his name sent chills down my spine. He had vanished after his escape, but a man like him didn’t just disappear without a reason. Could he be behind all this? If he was, I needed to find out before it was too late.Shaking my thoughts away, I decided to go back to work at the hospital. I needed something to keep me busy while we figured this all out. Besides, working as a doctor had always given me a sense of pu
AVIA'S POVThe people who were so sure that I had hurt the child couldn’t say anything else after hearing that I already saved that child but I’m not going to sit and watch them not apologize for what they did. It’s enough for them to criticize me but doubting me is just another thing I can’t easily forgive even if I try to forget it. They thought they could make me give them the credit for something I did just because they want to bully me for being a criminal. Well, this is something I’m never going to accept. I’ve been too quiet for too long and everyone insults my integrity now. Maybe they might not even like me at all anymore and I don’t care. I was trying to be nice and patient just to curry favor with them before but not anymore. “Are you people just going to look at me without saying anything? You should apologize for everything that you’ve done to me! I expect an apology from you or nothing less!” I demanded continuously. A nurse finally came forward with her head down, “I
Xeros's POV I watched from the window of my study as Aria arrived. She looked more lively than ever and I'm guessing it's because of what happened with her. I never thought she would be so happy about defending herself at the hospital. I saw everything with Alexander. We only wanted to check on her at the hospital because we thought she might be having a hard time. Everything that happened before wasn't fully settled with the nurses and doctors, we wanted to make sure there was no injustice. But by the time we arrived, there was already so much going on and I wanted to intervene. Alexander stopped me from doing anything and called for Doctor Harper to come out from where he had been working at the warrior's camp nearby. "Are you sure we shouldn't go there and help her? You better not be doing this out of your own selfishness. If something happens to her, will you take responsibility?" I questioned him as he kept stopping me. "She's doing so fine by herself. I already called Harpe
Aria's POVI couldn’t stop thinking about the kiss. My cheeks still felt warm even though it happened hours ago. Every time I remembered how he pulled me onto his lap and whispered in my ear, I felt something strange deep in my chest. Xeros wasn’t usually the one to show emotions, but last night... he was different.He said he wanted to take things further with me, but part of me still wondered—was he serious or just playing around? He could easily be teasing me, right? But no... he said he was going to pursue me officially. Those were his exact words.I sat on the edge of my bed and sighed, holding my face in my hands. If he really meant what he said, then what about the other two? Alexander and Carlo. They're his brothers, and they’re also my mates. I didn’t ask for any of this to happen, but now I’m in the middle of them, and it’s only getting more complicated.“Why do they all act like they own me?” I mumbled under my breath. “Why can’t one of them just say what they really want i
Aria’s POVI stared at the door even after Alexander walked in. My heart was still beating so fast. I couldn’t believe what just happened. Edgar… he was really here. In my room. He had grabbed me from behind and warned me not to say anything. Even now, I was still shaking from the fear and confusion. Why did he come back? Why now?Alexander looked around the room and then back at me. He was frowning."What's going on here? I thought I heard something. Are you okay?" he asked, stepping closer to me.I blinked quickly, trying to get rid of the fear in my eyes before he noticed. I had to say something fast. I couldn’t let him know the truth. Edgar’s warning still rang in my ears. If I said anything, he might hurt everyone… and it would be my fault."I-I'm fine," I said quickly, forcing a small smile. "I just tripped over something. It's nothing."He raised an eyebrow, not looking convinced. “You tripped?”“Yes,” I nodded too fast. “You scared me a little, that’s all.”Alexander’s eyes na
Aria's POV We stayed in silence for a moment, just looking at the stars, but I can’t stop the way my heart is jumping up and down. What is this feeling called? How did I and Alexander move on so fast? And the fact that he apologized to me is something that I can’t stop thinking about. Am I really on another planet? And do I need some help in case I’m being delusional?We even shared a kiss, which is the least thing I would do with him. Am I finally going to stop thinking about having a rejection with him? After all, he and his brothers are my mates, and I want to build a relationship with them. Maybe this is the only way for me to survive, and also the only way for me to actually have a good life. Because even at the end of all of this, I still know I have a lot of problems waiting out there for me.Also, suddenly remembering that Edgar had sneaked into my room earlier gives me the chills. What if he is watching from somewhere in the shadows and I don’t know? What if he does somethin
Alexander's POV I noticed it from the way she was acting very scared. There’s something that is bothering her, and she doesn’t want to tell me. But I found out anyway. However, talking to her now, I could see that her body became stiff again. Though she is trying so hard to hide her emotions, I can tell something already happened. And from the faint scent I can perceive, I know there is someone else in this room. But I’ll pretend I didn’t see that person so that I can catch him red-handed. I need to find a way to protect her so she doesn’t have to worry anymore. I can’t believe I’m the one saying this after everything I’ve done to doubt her so far. Did I manage to fall in love?I don’t know if it’s the mating bond, but I don’t want to have any problems with her again. Also, I can’t tell her that I’m still investigating what happened to her at her former pack and why she is being targeted by her own sister and the Alpha’s son, Lucas. That Lucas is very useless and doesn’t really have
Xeros's POV I found the bastard trying to run away, and I went after him faster than everyone else. It’s a bit difficult for me to catch up with him because I don’t know why he’s so much faster than me or why I’m getting so weak, but I continued to chase after him while the rest were behind us. He refuses to stop, and I don’t know how I’m going to catch up to him, but I don’t want to give up. I have to catch him and make sure he pays for going to threaten Aria again.“Wait right there, you idiot! I’m going to make you pay once I get you!” I shouted at him.“Well… catch me if you can! You’re too damn slow!” he replied and continued running.Because of what he said, I’m going to make sure I catch him and also make him pay for it. I continued to chase him until I saw that he was getting towards a place that he doesn’t know is filled with many traps. I thought he wasn’t going to stop and would go in there, but somehow it seemed like he already knew there were traps there, and he stopped
Aria's POV “Good morning to everyone! You're already having breakfast without me?” Diane said just to show me that she was more important than me. Alexander shook his head, “we didn't start having breakfast yet so just sit down.”I just watched them interact with each other and act so close. Someone was definitely a stranger in the room and that person was me. They had all these memories together, a history I couldn’t touch. No matter how much I tried to act normal, I could feel the invisible wall between us.I picked at my plate, not even hungry anymore. Every time Diane laughed, my stomach twisted a little more. Every time she leaned close to Alexander or Carlo or even Xeros, I felt my heart tighten painfully.I felt uncomfortable having breakfast with them and the fact that Diane still made sure that she came to sit with us. Maybe I felt envious and jealous about all the things she talked about earlier. Maybe it was also because she looked down on me too much. Just because she
Aria's POV As soon as I got into my room, I locked the door quickly behind me.I leaned my back against the door, pressing my hands over my burning cheeks.Why did I have to react like that? I acted like some jealous little kid. Maybe I showed too much. Maybe they all noticed. I groaned softly, covering my face. I could still feel my heart racing from earlier, from the way Diane looked at me like I was nothing and the way I just snapped without thinking.Why did she have to show up now of all times? She acted like the whole world was entire day behind her. I know I shouldn't have spoken up but I just couldn't help myself. Do I really feel inferior to her? What's with all this feeling of jealousy welling up inside me? Could this be because they already knew each other since a long time and I'm the new person around them? It felt like damn meeting their childhood sweetheart and standing there, I just felt it wasn't right. Maybe I may have done too much and maybe I may not have. I sl
Aria’s POVI thought I would be able to sleep after hearing what happened to Lucas, but instead of being happy, I’m just living in fear of the unknown. Not to talk about the fact that I haven’t seen Edgar so far. He’s not the type to easily give up. Is he planning something?That aside, I feel like going to see how much damage has been done to Lucas, but at the same time, I don’t want to offend the brothers. How could I find an excuse to see him? I just want to see how bad it is. What if it’s so bad that his father might retaliate against them? What am I going to do then?“What exactly do you keep thinking about? Can I join you?” Xeros asked from nowhere.I almost jumped from my bed. I didn’t even realize that he had come inside my room, and he was watching me make a fool of myself while thinking about what to do. But it’s good to see him now. Looking at his skin and everything else, he seems to have recovered very well.“Why are you even here? You didn’t even call me or make a noise.
Chapter 80Aria’s POVThe past few days at the hospital have been better than I ever expected.I don’t know how to describe the feeling, but it’s peaceful. For the first time in a long while, I’m walking through these halls without hearing rude comments or seeing annoyed faces. The nurses now greet me. The doctors nod when I pass. Some even smile. It feels strange… but in a good way.Maybe it’s because of what happened last week when I stood up for myself. Or maybe they finally realized I’m not someone they can just mistreat. Either way, I’m glad. It makes my work easier.Today I was helping a young girl with a deep wound on her shoulder. She kept thanking me, even though I told her to rest. “You’re kind,” she said softly. “Not like the others.” That sentence stayed with me.It’s nice to feel appreciated. To be treated like I belong here.And when I go home, I talk with the brothers like everything is normal. Even though I can tell they’re all busy and stressed out, they still try to a
Carlo’s POVKissing her felt like the best thing I had done in a long time.I didn’t even care that it was a short kiss. It still meant something to me. Aria didn’t push me away, and that was all I needed. Her lips were soft, and the way she blushed right after made my heart twist in the best way. I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time I walked her back to her room.She looked happy too, and I held her hand until we got to the door. She didn’t say much, just gave me a shy smile before going inside. That smile stayed in my head even after I left. I kept thinking about how warm her hand felt in mine.I’ve been trying to get her to see me differently, not just as one of the three brothers she’s tied to. I wanted her to look at me and see someone she could trust, someone she could laugh with, kiss, love. I didn’t want to push too hard, but I also didn’t want to stay back and watch her get taken away by my brothers either.I made my way down the hallway to check on Xeros. He wasn’t in his
Aria’s POV The sunlight peeked through the long curtains and fell softly on my face. I opened my eyes slowly and blinked a few times. For a second, I forgot where I was. Then I remembered… I was in Xeros’s room. His scent was still strong in the room, that familiar mix of clean soap and something dark that always made me feel strange inside.I turned quickly to the side. His bed was empty. I sat up straight. The sheets were cold, meaning he had left for a while. I ran my fingers through my hair and got out of bed. I was still in the same clothes from yesterday. Everything that happened kept playing in my head—Sage, my grandmother, Alexander, Lucas… and Xeros saving us.Where did he go so early?I left the room, thinking I’d check outside, maybe the training field. On my way back down the hallway, I bumped into someone. I stumbled a little and looked up.“Carlo?”He gave a small smirk and crossed his arms. “Well, you look surprised to see me.”“I didn’t expect you here.”He tilted his
Aria’s POVI turned around an indeed my guess was right. It was Xeros who came to rescue us. He looked powerful, standing tall in his dark clothes, his eyes glowing like fire. But I noticed something—his arm was bleeding. He was holding his side tightly. He was hurt. Badly hurt. But he didn’t show it on his face.My heart jumped in my chest the moment I saw him. “Xeros…”He looked at me and gave a small smile, even though I could see the pain behind it. How did he even manage to find us and how did he get hurt again? Lucas stepped back in shock. “You… you’re supposed to be dead.”Xeros smirked. “You’ll have to try harder next time.”I saw the way Lucas looked at him. His face twisted in confusion and fear. He didn’t expect Xeros to survive. He looked like he had just seen a ghost.Xeros slowly walked forward, the wolves surrounding us like a protective wall. “You tried to kill me,” he said, his voice low and dangerous. “But now I’m alive… and I promise, Lucas, you will pay for it.
Aria’s POVI stared straight at Sage.She was sitting on the floor, tied up and weak, but when I said those words, her eyes widened like she’d seen a ghost.“Why did you try to kill Xeros?” I asked again, slowly this time.For a moment, she didn’t say anything. Just kept blinking like she couldn’t believe I’d asked her that. Then her mouth opened.“What?” Her voice was high and sharp. “You think I tried to kill him? Are you out of your mind?!”I didn’t answer. I just kept looking at her. Her face looked pale, but her eyes had that usual fire. The fire she always used to cover up her lies.She started shaking her head fast. “No! No! That wasn’t me! I didn’t— I would never—”But I wasn’t sure I believed her. Maybe she was telling the truth. Maybe she was just scared, and it really wasn’t her.But my heart… it wasn’t ready to trust her. Not after everything.I took a deep breath and looked down. My hands were shaking a little, but I clenched them. “You knew he was getting close to the tr
Aria’s POVI followed Alexander quietly, staying close enough to not lose him, and also so he wouldn't lose me. My heart was beating so fast in my chest. I didn’t know what exactly I would find, but something inside me kept warning me that I was going to see something painful.The night air was cold. I felt a lot of Goosebumps trying to walk around. My feet made soft sounds as I stepped on dry leaves, but I didn’t stop moving. I just needed to know what was going on. I needed to see it with my own eyes.We passed through some bushes and took a sharp turn. That was when I saw it. This wasn't where we're supposed to stopped but what am I looking at?My legs froze on the spot. My breath stopped.There, in the middle of the quiet garden behind the old house… was my grandmother. She was lying down on a wooden bench with a thin cloth over her. She wasn’t moving. Her skin looked pale and dry. Her lips were cracked.And standing beside her… was Sage.My heart burned with so much anger that I