Aria’s pov
I was shocked when I heard the question Xeros threw at me upon returning to his room. I suddenly began feeling self conscious because I felt Xeros would believe their words and start seeing me as a criminal and that wasn’t something I wanted.
I walked towards his bedside and saw that the blood bag was empty. So, I disconnected the IV and threw the used equipment into the trash can.
“You would need a few more weeks of treatment and thorough observation” I said, deliberately ignoring the question he asked earlier.
I didn’t see the need to wait here any longer. I needed to leave if I was beginning to look like a criminal.
“You would need the help of a professional. I have tried my best, I think it is best you get a doctor with more experience” I said.
“What do you mean by that?” Xeros asked with raised brows. “You have already done a great job at speeding up the healing process. You need to finish what you have started” he said.
“I’m afraid I can't,” I said, shaking my head. “I have a lot to do and I can’t achieve much if I just stay here” I added, hoping he would see reasons with me.
Xeros sighed, “then move in with me. That way it’ll be more convenient for you to do your work”
I saw beyond his words. He didn’t want me to leave, he was also drawn to me and wanted me to be his Luna. But, I couldn’t agree because of the information I feel he knows about me.
I wouldn’t want to be seen as a criminal in the eyes of my mate.
“I would have to politely refuse your offer” I stated calmly, “I am really not worthy of you”
“Why do you say so?” Xeros inquired.
I remained silent as I didn’t know the reply to give him.
“I know you are planning on running away” Xeros added,
“I am not a criminal!” I exclaimed, my voice rising a notch higher. “It was all a misunderstanding. It wasn’t me all along” I said. I took a deep breath to calm myself down and prevent myself from revealing further information.
It really didn’t matter now. Everybody saw me as a criminal now, even my twin sister stares at me in disgust. I suddenly felt overwhelmed with sadness.
“Let me take a look at the injury” I said, moving closer to Xeros. I removed the bandage, applied some ointment and fixed a new bandage around the wound.
“I will be taking my leave now. thanks for everything, Xeros” I said politely. I was majorly grateful for the care he showered on me, even in his injured state in the forest, he was still protective over me.
My wolf longed for him, but I just had to resist.
“Brother, there is someone here to check up on you” Alexander announced, walking into the room.
“Who?” Xeros asked.
“Alpha Lucas”
I felt my blood drain and I was hit with a sudden weakness when I heard that name. What was Lucas doing here?
I locked eyes with Xeros. I was overwhelmed with the feeling of betrayal.
Did Xeros report me?
Aria’s POV‘I’m in t-trouble,’ I could see the fear in the eyes of my twin sister as she ran into my room and crouched down beside me.I had to drop the puzzle I was deeply engrossed in, giving her my full attention. ‘What’s wrong?’ I asked. ‘He is coming. I’m so scared. I didn’t mean for it to happen’ she let out the statements in short breaths and I needed no soothsayer to tell me that she was referring to my uncle. I placed my hands on her shoulder, ‘don’t worry, you’ll be fine’ ‘I won’t’ I watched her lips tremble in fear as she let out those words. And almost immediately we were startled by a loud sound as the door to my room was flung open. My uncle stormed towards me and grabbed me roughly by my arm, my heart threatened to burst out of my chest as his fingers pressed against my skin, turning it reddish. He pulled me up harshly and dragged me towards the doorway. He then stopped and turned to my twin sister, ‘you! Wait here till we return. Take a step outside this room and y
Aria’s POV I was taken out of the small prison after what felt like eternity and led to the council room. Where I knew my case would be judged and then appropriate punishment issued. A punishment I knew I didn't deserve because I had just found my mate and I believed my reaction was normal.The council room included a small group of pack members including Lucas and my sister, who threw me a look of disgust and it hurt me deeply because she was the reason I suffered and was exiled for five years. Now, All I wanted was to get the protection from my mate but I was arrested because of that.I stood in the corner of the room while I waited for their verdict. “You have been brought here for laying your hands on the alpha’s son and making a false declaration.” The council judge read out. “It isn’t false. I felt the… connection” I said in a bid to defend myself and darted my eyes to Lucas for a few seconds. “You still have the audacity to speak” “Just keep shut and face your punishmen
Xeros POVI stopped in my tracks as I took a moment to survey the open space in the forest. I had lost track of Ryan, the traitor who belonged to the enemy’s pack. He had come into my pack pretending to be an ally but thank goodness for my experience and expertise, I was able to see beneath his covering. I had been hot on his trail for the past hour and just when I was about to catch up to him, he sped up and took a turn. It was at that moment I lost him. I had my guard up, holding my weapons closely while I surveyed the space. He had to be around here. There was nowhere else he could go, right in front of me was a cliff and it would be a stupid decision to jump down that cliff. He just had to be somewhere around. I heard a rustle behind me and prepared my weapon for an attack. I surveyed my surroundings once again but there was no one in sight. After a few minutes, I heard the rustling sound again. I backed the cliff and remained at high alert. “I know you are here! Show yourself
Chapter fourAria’s povI felt the cold blade against my neck before I saw it. My eyes widened in fear and I remained as still as I could before tilting my head to stare at my attacker. I was immediately drawn in by the intensity of his gaze and the fact that he had a striking resemblance to the injured man laying in front of me. Once again, upon setting my eyes upon him, I felt the urge to be closer to him. And he had the unmistakable scent that was unique to one’s destined mate. The sword was still placed close to my neck as a third figure emerged from the forest. My wolf howled mate, all three of them were my mate!And once again, I felt drawn to him. He also had a striking resemblance to the first two guys. I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that all three of them were my mates! It was all surprising to me because it was unusual for a person to have three mates.He walked closer and stood beside the man who had his sword placed directly in front of my neck. “Enough!” Xer
Xeros Pov I didn’t take my eyes off Aria throughout the entire journey back to the pack house. Upon our arrival at my pack house, I was quickly led to my private room and made to lay down on the bed. I instructed Aria to wait with my brothers. A few minutes later, a man walked in, “Hello Xeros, I am the doctor that has been assigned to monitor your healing process” “From what I can see, your wolf is healing really slowly and we need to do something urgently so as to save its life,” the doctor explained. “I would like you to give me all the details, from when the injury occurred till this very stage” I groaned, I couldn’t see myself explaining the whole thing to him again. It made no sense. “Leave.” I said firmly. “What do you mean by that? You require urgent attention” the doctor insisted.“Leave and tell them I will only get treated by Aria” I instructed the doctor and I watched his face fill with unease before stepping out of the room. Alexander came in a few minutes Later,
Aria’s povI was shocked when I heard the question Xeros threw at me upon returning to his room. I suddenly began feeling self conscious because I felt Xeros would believe their words and start seeing me as a criminal and that wasn’t something I wanted.I walked towards his bedside and saw that the blood bag was empty. So, I disconnected the IV and threw the used equipment into the trash can. “You would need a few more weeks of treatment and thorough observation” I said, deliberately ignoring the question he asked earlier. I didn’t see the need to wait here any longer. I needed to leave if I was beginning to look like a criminal. “You would need the help of a professional. I have tried my best, I think it is best you get a doctor with more experience” I said. “What do you mean by that?” Xeros asked with raised brows. “You have already done a great job at speeding up the healing process. You need to finish what you have started” he said. “I’m afraid I can't,” I said, shaking my he
Xeros Pov I didn’t take my eyes off Aria throughout the entire journey back to the pack house. Upon our arrival at my pack house, I was quickly led to my private room and made to lay down on the bed. I instructed Aria to wait with my brothers. A few minutes later, a man walked in, “Hello Xeros, I am the doctor that has been assigned to monitor your healing process” “From what I can see, your wolf is healing really slowly and we need to do something urgently so as to save its life,” the doctor explained. “I would like you to give me all the details, from when the injury occurred till this very stage” I groaned, I couldn’t see myself explaining the whole thing to him again. It made no sense. “Leave.” I said firmly. “What do you mean by that? You require urgent attention” the doctor insisted.“Leave and tell them I will only get treated by Aria” I instructed the doctor and I watched his face fill with unease before stepping out of the room. Alexander came in a few minutes Later,
Chapter fourAria’s povI felt the cold blade against my neck before I saw it. My eyes widened in fear and I remained as still as I could before tilting my head to stare at my attacker. I was immediately drawn in by the intensity of his gaze and the fact that he had a striking resemblance to the injured man laying in front of me. Once again, upon setting my eyes upon him, I felt the urge to be closer to him. And he had the unmistakable scent that was unique to one’s destined mate. The sword was still placed close to my neck as a third figure emerged from the forest. My wolf howled mate, all three of them were my mate!And once again, I felt drawn to him. He also had a striking resemblance to the first two guys. I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that all three of them were my mates! It was all surprising to me because it was unusual for a person to have three mates.He walked closer and stood beside the man who had his sword placed directly in front of my neck. “Enough!” Xer
Xeros POVI stopped in my tracks as I took a moment to survey the open space in the forest. I had lost track of Ryan, the traitor who belonged to the enemy’s pack. He had come into my pack pretending to be an ally but thank goodness for my experience and expertise, I was able to see beneath his covering. I had been hot on his trail for the past hour and just when I was about to catch up to him, he sped up and took a turn. It was at that moment I lost him. I had my guard up, holding my weapons closely while I surveyed the space. He had to be around here. There was nowhere else he could go, right in front of me was a cliff and it would be a stupid decision to jump down that cliff. He just had to be somewhere around. I heard a rustle behind me and prepared my weapon for an attack. I surveyed my surroundings once again but there was no one in sight. After a few minutes, I heard the rustling sound again. I backed the cliff and remained at high alert. “I know you are here! Show yourself
Aria’s POV I was taken out of the small prison after what felt like eternity and led to the council room. Where I knew my case would be judged and then appropriate punishment issued. A punishment I knew I didn't deserve because I had just found my mate and I believed my reaction was normal.The council room included a small group of pack members including Lucas and my sister, who threw me a look of disgust and it hurt me deeply because she was the reason I suffered and was exiled for five years. Now, All I wanted was to get the protection from my mate but I was arrested because of that.I stood in the corner of the room while I waited for their verdict. “You have been brought here for laying your hands on the alpha’s son and making a false declaration.” The council judge read out. “It isn’t false. I felt the… connection” I said in a bid to defend myself and darted my eyes to Lucas for a few seconds. “You still have the audacity to speak” “Just keep shut and face your punishmen
Aria’s POV‘I’m in t-trouble,’ I could see the fear in the eyes of my twin sister as she ran into my room and crouched down beside me.I had to drop the puzzle I was deeply engrossed in, giving her my full attention. ‘What’s wrong?’ I asked. ‘He is coming. I’m so scared. I didn’t mean for it to happen’ she let out the statements in short breaths and I needed no soothsayer to tell me that she was referring to my uncle. I placed my hands on her shoulder, ‘don’t worry, you’ll be fine’ ‘I won’t’ I watched her lips tremble in fear as she let out those words. And almost immediately we were startled by a loud sound as the door to my room was flung open. My uncle stormed towards me and grabbed me roughly by my arm, my heart threatened to burst out of my chest as his fingers pressed against my skin, turning it reddish. He pulled me up harshly and dragged me towards the doorway. He then stopped and turned to my twin sister, ‘you! Wait here till we return. Take a step outside this room and y