Chapter twenty-oneAria's POVSplash!I immediately opened my eyes, startled, after feeling the splash of cold water on me. I looked around the storage room where I had been sleeping.~~~~~~After I apologized to Glamour yesterday, returning to the elegant room, I discovered that my pictures on the wall had been replaced by that of a beautiful lady I hadn't seen before. I was still lost in confusion when Megan entered the room, clearly angry."What are you doing here?" This was the first time she had spoken to me directly."What do you mean? This is my room," I replied, still surprised by how quickly the room had changed."Your room? Look, since you arrived, all you've caused is trouble. How did you get access to this room?" She looked around frantically as I gave her a confused look."No one, apart from Orion, has set foot in this room for two years.""Find a better lie.""I swear, I didn't come here on my own. He brought me here, and my pictures were all over the wall," I explained h
Chapter Twenty-TwoAria's POV"What was that for?" he asked, pulling me into the building, taken aback by my sudden display of affection."What is the meaning of this?" he demanded, his voice firm as I maintained a coy smile, my heart pounding with a mix of nerves and excitement."Surprise, my Alpha. I just couldn't resist seeing you," I said as some workers passed, whispering among themselves."Look," he tried to say, but his assistant walked out."Hi," I said to her, stretching my hand for a handshake."It's nice meeting you again.""Same..." she said, drawing her words, her eyes fixated on my outfit."Oh, here," I said, handing her a bag with the salad."I made salad. You can share it among yourselves," I said as she nodded and walked into the room with them."What are you doing here?" he asked again, trying hard not to shout."And dressed like this?""I just thought you were hungry and...""And what? Gosh, what has come over you? And why will you introduce yourself as my mate?" he
Chapter Twenty-three Aria's Pov "Oh no," I whimpered in fear as he marched towards me, who would be calling me at this critical moment."Give it to me," he said, stretching out his hands as I recoiled in fear.I had hoped to call Clayton for help, but what do I do now?"Please, I'm sorry," I begged as he just stared at me with a straight face."You should be grateful for the bond we share and that I am giving you a house arrest. We both know what you deserve," he spat."Believe me, it wasn't intentional," I pleaded, trying to make him see reason with me."You tried to kill my workers and me, and you want me to believe that it wasn't intentional?""Can you hear yourself?""Who are you?" he suddenly asked, as if something has just clicked in his memory."Are you trying to bring me down? Let me tell you, it won't work because I'm immortal," he said in anger."I will never try to kill you, my Alpha. It was just a gesture of appreciation," I pleaded."You mean trying to poison me is a ges
Chapter Twenty-fourAria's pov"Mate?" he called out, and I froze in horror."Mate?" he called again, but I had already ended the call, not wanting Joy to know how rude he was."How did you get her number? huh? Tell me," he pleaded, tears streaming down his face."Tell me," he said again, shaking me violently."Let me go, you're hurting me," I managed to say, trembling with fear."Where did you get my mate's number from? Who gave it to you?" he asked, releasing his grip on me."That isn't Phila, that's just my friend Joy I was speaking with," I said, fear coursing through me. I hoped it wasn't what I was thinking because if it was, then I was in a mess."I'm sorry, I must have overreacted," he said, getting up and trying to maintain a composed expression. I felt the urge to hug him and tell him that everything was okay."I'm sorry if I hurt you," he apologized again, and I stared at him in awe. This was the same person who was furious with me just hours ago."Come with me," he suddenly
Chapter Twenty-fiveAria's Pov"How are you still alive?" he asked, leaving me in awe."What are you talking about? Do I know you?" I questioned, my gaze fixed on him as Colton held me."Shhh," he hushed, placing his hands gently over my lips."Phila?" The man called again, and I couldn't help but let out a small laugh."What's going on? Is everyone losing their minds now?" I asked, feeling utterly confused."She's not Phila, she's Aria, my mate," Colton declared."You mean your brother's mate?" the man asked, his voice tinged with curiosity."Hi, dear. Sorry, I must have startled you," He said, extending his hand for a handshake."Oh, yes, you did startle me," I replied, taking his hand as he gave me a puzzled look."Sorry, I must have mistaken you for someone else," he apologized, and I nodded in understanding."Where are you taking her?" the man suddenly asked as we turned to leave."Away from here," Colton said, his tone filled with respect."I can't sit and watch any of you harm m
Chapter Twenty-six Aria's Pov "Anything you do would be used against you in a court of law," he said as I gasped."Drugs in my possession? How?" I pondered, staring at Colton."Officer, what's going on?" Colton asked, walking towards them."Alpha, with all respect, you need to stay out of this," the officer said as I was cuffed."Officer…" Colton tried to say."Let the government do their work.""I don't care what she means to you. She went against the law and must be punished.""We don't interfere in your business, so please don't do the same with us," they said as I shuddered.This wasn't the CYI, these were the FYB sent from the state.I immediately began regretting why I had spoken back at the Lycan leader."What's going on here?" Alpha Orion asked, coming towards us."And Colton, what are you doing here? I wasn't expecting you," he said as his eyes scrutinized the cops."Officer, what's happening here?" he probed, his eyes not leaving their faces."I want to know what's going on
Chapter Twenty-seven Aria's POV"Just Orion? Who are you?" Glamour inquired with anger evident on her face."Is there a need for an introduction? They already know who I am.""Hi Mina, hi Megan," she called, breathing in the air."What's up, and how are you two doing? It's been a terrible while," she said with a small laugh "What are you doing here, Jane?" Mina asked with a huge frown on her face."I'm here for my baby's father. She needs her dad, you know.""How dare you show your face here after the agreement?" Megan asked."Well, agreement or no agreement, I'm here now, and you can't do anything about it.""You have a grandchild now.""Hello, Grandma, I've heard a lot about you," the little girl said, greeting Mina."You take this thing away from here before I do something nasty to her," Mina ordered, sending chills down my spine."This is your blood we're talking about," I whispered, disgusted by her outburst to the little girl. "Haha, what's going on?" Glamour said, looking aro
Chapter Twenty-eight Aria's Pov"Believe me, I'm not a thief." I cried in fear as everyone's attention was suddenly focused on me."It's glaring, why did the alarm go off?""Tanya, why are you doing this to me?" I asked, feeling the pain in my heart."Listen, you're nothing but a thief," she spat out angrily."Believe me." I cried, turning to Glamour."I didn't take it," I begged with fear."Then what's it doing in the bag?" Glamour whispered staring at me with shock evident on her face."They gave it to me," I said as everyone stared at me, clearly not believing me."Sarah, say the truth, you gave it to me," I said in tears, but her reply sent chills down my spine."You still haven't changed your behavior? You're nothing but a thief," she said, turning to Glamour."Good ma, what are you doing with this thief? She questioned, giving me a look of disdain."When did you become Olivia's minions? What's going on? What have I ever done to you two?" I asked in pain."Do you know her?" Glamo