Aria’s POV I asked myself, how could a perfect day turn out like this? I never imagined any of this ever happening. The joyful reunion I was expecting with Aurora was thrown out of the bus. Instead, I had to deal with this nightmare. And to be completely honest, nothing was more painful than this. Nothing could be more devastating than your own child hating you to the core. “Leave me alone I don’t want you here!” I felt I died hearing those words from my little one. It was more painful than the rejection Adrian did me a few years ago. With that, I felt weak. Aurora used this opportunity to run into Nixon’s arms, which was standing not too far from me. “Dada! Dada! Take me to my room! I don't want to be here!” she exclaimed. His hand moved up and down to her head, comforting her. Nixon looked at me with pity while Aurora wrapped her little hands to his neck, still crying nonstop. “Nixon, take her to her room. We’ll deal with Aria.” With that Nixon looked at me one last time befo
Adrian’s POVContrary to the previous nights, the night sky didn’t show any stars. It was because of the rain earlier that made it cloudy, thus hiding those little twinkling lights above. I remembered the last time I walked to this trail under this circumstance. It was during that time when Aria ran away from Moon Valley after my rejection. Thinking about that painful past sent a sting of pain inside my heart. I wouldn’t want that to happen again. I was willing to do everything to keep myself from experiencing that pain again when Aria left me. I must have fallen deep into my thoughts when I failed to notice that the Williams’ Residence was within reach. I inched closer until I reached the front door of their house. I knocked three times, no longer delaying whatever I intended to do.I heard some footsteps before the door creaked and opened. It was Ash. “I need to talk to Aria.”“She’s already sleeping. Come back tomorrow,” he said unemotionally. He was about to close the door when
Adrian’s POV“You are,” she insisted. “Tell me, Adrian, did you not feel a single hint that the Aria you married is fake?”Hearing that question, I swallowed. Should I tell her that my wolf kept on saying that she smelled different yet I didn’t listen? Should I tell her that Nixon told me the truth but I failed to accept it? If I would do that, what would he think about me? That would only further her thoughts about me being a willing victim of Cassie which I wasn’t. I didn’t mean for any of this to happen. I didn’t want any of this. And so, I decided to lie. “No, Aria. Cassie’s spell was really good for her to have a grip on me strong.” I saw the pain inside her eyes, which she hid behind a bitter smile. I thought this little white lie would save me but I was wrong. Because her next words only made everything worst for me. “That only proved that you didn’t know me at all. Sadly, you didn’t know your mate deep down for you to realize that something is wrong.”“No, it wasn’t like th
Adrian's POVThere was an obvious fiasco in the meeting hall where we were gathered at that moment. Together with the councils, Aria was also present. We were currently discussing the aftermaths of Cassie’s schemes to Moon Valley. I could not deny that I was still very uncomfortable with her presence after what happened last night. I wanted to exclude myself from seeing her but this meeting only made me do what I didn’t want. How cruel fate was on me! I was bothered that she sat here with the council as if nothing pivotal happened a few hours ago. I mean, how could she act so naturally in front of everyone when she rejected me, her mate, coldheartedly last night? Groaning silently in my seat, I frowned.However, the more I saw how she was leading and speaking her ideas, the more I realized how deserving she was for the seat of Luna. Our council was right in choosing to believe in her. I could not deny that she was doing a great job. It was as if she was born to lead, a trait that c
Adrian’s POV"Do you like my grand entrance?" The man said that it made me almost lose my cool.Simon Walker... How dare he betray me and show himself here? How dare he show his face to the pack he chose to fucking betray?I groaned in so much anger as I looked at him with eyes that were ready to kill. Among the council, he was one of those I trusted! But look at this mutt gathering his weaklings of companions, trying to instigate war!The veins on my neck and my temple were already bulging, and I could feel how my resentment slowly enveloped my heart. Just the sight of this traitor made me livid.“What the hell do you want?” I questioned him, furious.Simon scoffed and smirked before he spoke, “You, Alpha Adrian. I want nothing but to beat your ass and witness how you will lose everything.”My ears twitched the moment I heard that. There was also gasping that was heard around right after. It was an obvious challenge to my throne. Seeing his irking smirk, I knew he wanted to fight an
Aria’s POV It was hard to believe what just happened. In a blink of an eye, the alpha, who was revered for defeating the infamous Death Eater, was now lying on the grounding and feasting in his humiliating defeat. In this continent, everyone knew who Adrian Patterson was. Everyone knew the story of how he triumphed over his tyrannical father. It would forever be engraved in our history. And yet, it was hard to imagine that the same, glorious man who became well-known throughout the continent was defeated just like that. What could possibly go wrong for him to lose in such an important battle like this? “Because he lost you, Aria. You broke our bond with him for the second time. His wolf weakened when you rejected him last night,” Cleo stated inside my head. I bit my lower lip upon hearing that. It made me remember the time when my mother went to the Royal Cave Bar and implored me to go back to Moon Valley to strengthen Adrian’s wolf before his battle with the Death Eater. At t
Aria’s POV I was panting. I heard myself begging, pleading. But I couldn't get a hold of my words. They were drowning in the abyss of darkness. Hollowed and dreadful. I knew it was my voice. I sense the familiarity within its timbre and vibration.Inaudible it may seem, but slowly, it could be heard as I guessed about the words.Then, the things around me became clear. I could hear the rustling of the wind brushing against the leaves. The vast unfamiliar road was the first thing I saw. My dress glided with the wind. My hair followed suit.With this endless void, I saw his figure. The familiar figure which I yearned for so much.Nixon.Tears began to flow from my eyes.His back faced me. He was running. Running away from me.Why? Why would he run away from me?Didn't he suffer enough to be away from me? Didn't he wait for this day to come, to finally be with me?Then, why? Why is he running away from me?Frustratingly, I followed him. I ran and ran towards him."No. No, Nixon!" I shou
Aria’s POV As I was running, tears began in a downpour.Fear was all that could try to embrace me at this moment in time. But when I am reminded of what he has done for me, I pushed the fear at the back of my mind.Nixon is not just anyone. He is my best friend. He was always there to help me out. He didn’t fail to be with me in times of adversaries.I remembered his loyalty and devotion to me and Aurora. He was her father figure.His unconditional love toward us is evident. His sacrifices were made to ensure my safety at all times. He was willing to do everything for me.Now, it was time for me to step up. It's my time to do this for him. To save him as he would always try to do for me. For my sake.I wanted to return that favor no matter what even though I'm unsure of whether I would succeed in helping him. But it didn't matter anymore. I would die trying. I will never give up.If it means I would sacrifice my life to save him, I will do everything to get him back safely."Nixon...