Chapter one Aria's Pov "Mum! I'm leaving." I yelled, banging the door behind me. "What about breakfast? You haven't had it yet." "Fuck breakfast, I'll eat in the school's canteen.""Don't worry about me. I'm good." The sun shone brightly in the sky as I stepped out of the pack house feeling the warmth of its rays on my skin, the gentle breeze blowing brushed against my skin. I felt a sense of excitement and happiness growing inside me. Today was my birthday. I am finally an adult and will be moving out soon. I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement coursing through my veins as I thought of Alpha Ethan, my boyfriend. I couldn't wait to see him in school, not because he had promised me a day full of surprises and fun, but because he would be marking me as his mate. I walked to the garage when my stomach let out a loud rumble. Groaning inwardly, I wondered if I had time to grab a quick snack before school because Ethan would be waiting for me. Without a second thought, I
Chapter twoAria's Pov I walked towards the guest house, my anger at its peak. Did he dare cheat on me like that? I couldn't take it anymore. I felt betrayed and hurt. My heart was pounding, and my hands were shaking with rage. I didn't care about the students who had come out to watch the unfolding drama. All I wanted was to get to him, to know if this was true. "I'm going to kill him," I muttered under my breath, clenching my fists tightly. Finally, I reached the guest house, my breath getting heavier with each step I took. I pushed my way through the students and teachers, not minding who was in my way. I had to get to him, my dad was the beta of the pack and had a relationship with the Alpha, so I was quite powerful. "Excuse me," I said to the security guards blocking my way. "I need to get through now," I commanded as they looked at me with surprise and quickly moved aside, allowing me to pass. I could hear their whispers but didn't care. Finally, I arrived the first d
Chapter three Aria's pov "What have you done to my car?" I shuddered in fear as my eyes fell on him. He was tall and muscular, with piercing blue eyes and a furrowed brow. His hair was jet black and his jaw was clenched tightly, looking like he could crush me with his bare hands. I knew at that very moment that I was in trouble. He was from the neighboring pack, and we were rivals. My heart pounded in my chest as different thoughts began running through my mind on what to do. "Should I apologize and offer to pay for the damages?" I thought when my eyes suddenly fell on the car. "I'm so sorry," I said, my voice trembling. "I didn't see your car." "You didn't see my car?" he said, his voice rising. "How could you miss a car like this?" "I wasn't paying attention," I said, feeling guilty. "I'll pay for the damages." "You damn right will," he said, crossing his arms. "This is a Bugatti Centodieci. Do you have any idea how much it's worth?" I shook my head, feeling even worse t
Chapter fourAria's Pov"Deal," I whispered, taking his hands. "That's good for you." And with that, he brought out his cell phone to make a call. It wasn't up to five minutes when a Honda Civic pulled up. "Get in." He said while I admired the car. The exterior was polished to a mirror-like finish, and the chrome accents sparkled like diamonds. I walked around and sat beside the driver's seat as he opened the door and sat. The interior was just as impressive as the exterior, with plush, buttery-soft leather seats that were a perfect match for the gleaming chrome accents. The car was fully loaded with the latest technology, including a state-of-the-art sound system and a touchscreen dashboard that displayed all the car's vital stats. He started the engine and I couldn't help but smile at the purring sound that emanated from beneath the hood. The road was lined with towering trees that created a picturesque canopy overhead, and we passed by quaint cottages and fields of wildflowe
Chapter fiveAria's PovI stood up abruptly, knocking my chair back with a loud thud. All eyes turned to me, scanning me with quizzical expressions. My heart was pounding so hard against my chest that I thought it would burst out at any moment. My birthday was supposed to be a day of celebration, happiness, and joy. But it had turned into a mess, thanks to Ethan. "Aria, what's wrong?' Orion asked as I turned swiftly from him. "Like you care." I ran out of the hall. I couldn't bear to be in that suffocating atmosphere for a second longer. Tears were blinding my eyes, making it hard for me to see where I was going. But I didn't care. All I wanted was to escape, to get away from everything and everyone. As I burst out into the cool night air, I felt a wave of pure pain wash over me. How could Ethan do that to me? How could he ruin my birthday like this? I trusted him and loved him with all my heart and yet, he had betrayed me, shattering my world into a million pieces. Was Olivia
Chapter sixAria's Pov I blinked my eyes open, squinting against the harsh sunlight that filtered through the curtains as I groaned, feeling like a truck had hit me overnight.And as I shifted on the bed, its creaking sound echoed in the room, and I rubbed my eyes, attempting to clear the fog in my mind.With a weary sigh, I pushed aside the soft duvet that had enveloped me throughout the night, as if coaxing me to face the day ahead."Why on earth did I drink so much last night?" I mumbled to myself, sensing the lingering effects of a brutal hangover.As I surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings, my mind raced to piece together the events that led me here. Then, my horrified gaze landed on the mirror, and I gasped in utter disbelief."Oh no, no, no!" I shrieked, my naked reflection sending shockwaves through me.Panic coursed through my veins, and I hurriedly tried to cover myself, my hands trembling as I struggled to recall the happenings of the previous night."What happened? How did
Chapter sevenAria's Pov "Taxi," I called out for the fifth time, standing outside the "royalties" hotel as they all sped past me.I wasn't with my phone to even call my dad. What should I do? I pondered, playing with my hair. "Why don't we go in and wait for Orion as the receptionist said?" My wolf Eva advised."To hell with your advice, Eva. I can't look at the face of that rapist," I replied, my head pounding like a drum being beaten mercilessly inside my skull."Don't forget who you're referring to," Eva warned."And he isn't a rapist. You all wanted the same thing," she added.Eva was a white and meek wolf, there was nothing special about her, she was just beautiful and had flawless skin, but she was as weak as the least human.I hardly shifted, because letting her take control was another tiring journey, I was the one who protected her and not the other way around.The throbbing intensified with each passing second, causing a wave of nausea to wash over me. I squeezed my eyes
Chapter eight Colton's PovMy wolf, Ash, roared in pain when she said she had been marked. It felt as though a silver blade had pierced my heart, leaving me speechless."And he isn't my mate," she added as my anger began to boil inside me as I turned to her."Who isn't your mate, Aria?" I asked, feeling the threat of Ash's presence rising, ready to take control."Orion," she said, and suddenly the world around me fell into silence."I am just a substitute for his mate." She whispered as I felt hurt and insulted."I knew it," I said. It was as if a switch had been flipped, and I was no longer in control."Why are you acting this way?" she whimpered, and I gave her a hard stare, realizing she didn't know the truth.Despair washed over me. The person I thought was meant for me, the one I was destined to be with, was now out of reach. "You're my mate Aria," I said as she just stared at me.It felt as though the universe was conspiring against me, mocking me with what I could never have