Aaron's POVIt had been two days since Natalia and I had our first time and I saw her eyes glowed silver. I had no idea what it meant at that moment, so I kept myself busy researching about it. The most I could get out of my research was the fact that gifted wolves existed, and she might in fact be one. I didn't know what it meant for her, or how she ended up being gifted. Most of the sources I did my research stated that it could either be disastrous for a wolf to be gifted, or it could be a blessing. I hoped the latter for my mate.I could not also help but wonder why the gift manifested itself at the time it did. Did that signify anything? I was sure Natalia had no idea about it, as she seemed as shocked and confused as I was. She seemed a bit happy these last few days, and it annoyed me that something was coming to bother and stress her out.'Talia, are you busy?' I tried to reach her through the mindlink, but I found out that she blocked herself off. I already knew that she was at
Natalia's POVI laughed and giggled so much as Aaron used me as a weight. He did it so effortlessly that one would think that I would weigh the same as a feather, and he did it so many times. I feared I was going to fall at first, but I eventually relaxed and began to enjoy it. After a while, he put me down and placed a kiss on my lips."I need to tell you something." He said, drawing my attention, and I raised a brow in question."What is it?""I have been invited to the silverfur pack. The Alpha will be handing over to his son. He wants to retire, so there will be a handover ceremony. He would also be holding a separate ceremony the next day to choose a Luna."My eyes widened. It had been long I heard of such ceremony. It is known as 'The choosing'. When I was little, my nursery teachers used to tell me about it. It was mostly practiced in the ancient times.In the old times, the Alpha would invite all the females from within and outside his pack on the night of the full moon. Just
Natalia's POVI made my way to the kitchen, and the omegas were surprised to see me there. I guessed that they would had been talking about Aaron and I. We weren't too discreet, plus the fact that he personally picked out dresses for me and asked them to deliver it. I wondered if he went to the store to buy the dresses. A smile curved on my lips as I remembered it.I knew my way around the kitchen, so I got everything I need without any help. I used to make food and snacks for the children in the nursery.I decided to make a sandwich. I checked for bread and every other thing I needed, and gathered them together."Will you be needing any help, princess?" I suddenly heard Cressida's voice behind me. I heard her footsteps and perceived her scent before she got close, but I chose not to pay her any attention. I really didn't hold a grudge against her, but I just wanted to be careful. Aaron and I already suspected that there was a traitor in the house."No, thank you. I am good." I answer
Aaron's POVI closed my eyes and released the breath that I didn't know I was holding as Natalia left my room and slammed the door. I knew that I hurt her, but I didn't know how else to make her leave. If I had apologized and softened my tone a bit, I knew that she would stay and try to make me talk.My eyes then went to my table where my pills were. I hoped that she didn't see it. I had been taking it for years, and I had no problem hiding it. I could not sleep without it. I had not been able to sleep since the day I lost my family.That night, Elder Reuben gave me a sleeping pill as I could not seem to sleep. I had stolen more from him and it sustained me for a while, before I stole the whole container. Lucky for me, he did not notice.With time, I increaed my intake and now I had to get stronger drugs which I still end up abusing. I was addicted, and I was certain that I would never be free of it. I also took other pills that helped me calm my head from time to time, and tonight ha
Natalia's POVAaron didn't let go of my hand at all as we stepped into the large room where the ceremony was holding. Eyes turned to us, as someone announced our presence, and Aaron pulled me even closer to himself, his hand around my waist. His gaze was hard on men who looked at me more than they should, and he looked like he was going to pluck their eyes out.I smiled, keeping myself from blushing. I already knew that he was very protective of me, but this was the first time I had seen him so possessive. He was even using his Alpha aura on them, forcing them to look away."Alpha Aaron." Someone suddenly called from behind us, and we turned to see a man that looked like he was about the same age as Aaron. He extended his hand, and Aaron took it in a handshake. He then turned to me with a smile. "And who is this beautiful lady you have here with you?"Before I could answer, Aaron beat me to it. "She is my date." He answered firmly, his eyes warning him to back off, but he seemed to be
Aaron's POVI carried Natalia up to the room that was reserved for us. She finally decided to leave the party, and she acted like she was drunk, making the Luna attend to us without trying to convince us to stay longer.When we got to the room, I put her down on the bed and she giggled, before getting up. She watched me as I took my shirt off."Do you want to bath?" I asked, and she nodded. She then stood up to get her towel and toiletries, and she entered the bathroom.I wanted her to go first so that I could take my pills. Since she had not mentioned it, maybe she had forgotten, and I didn't feel like bringing it up.After she had entered and closed the door, I went to search for the pill. I kept it in the inner part of my backpack. To my surprise, I could not find it when I searched for it. I searched over and over again, yet I didn't find it. Did I leave it back in my pack house? If I did, I knew that I was not going to be sleeping tonight.I ran my hands through my hair, yanking
Natalia's POVI lay naked on the bed, trying to catch my breath, my chest heaving up and down. My center still tingled and clenched, and I could feel the aftermath of the sex with Aaron.I turned to the side to see him laying beside me, looking at me, and my heart raced. I didn't fail to catch the adoration in his eyes as he stared at me. He looked like he was studying my features and it made my heart tingle.I smiled, remembering how I made him open up to me. It meant so much to me that he trusted me enough to do so. I didn't know exactly how I was going to help him, but I knew that I was going to. I was going to try, I was going to figure out a way."Thank you." I whispered to him, and he raised a brow in confusion."What for?" He asked, looking confused."For trusting me."I leaned in and gave him a kiss on his lips, making him grin."How are we going to sleep this night?" I suddenly asked, getting up. The blanket was a little wet as we didn't bother to dry our bodies before our ac
Aaron's POVI opened my eyes and immediately searched for Natalia and I saw her sitting on the couch in front of the bed. She was watching me with a smile on her face.I frowned, trying to make sense of the difference in my body. I felt so relaxed and well rested, something that I had not felt in a very long time. My brain was slowly booting, and it took me a moment to realize that I had slept. I had fucking slept without my pills, and for the first time in eighteen years, my mind shut down.I then stared at my mate who was watching me. This would not had been possible without her, and I wondered if she had any idea what she had done, how much it meant to me?"Good afternoon, sleepy Alpha. You might have been forced to resign if you sleep in the pack house like this."I didn't register the rest of what she said, I just heard that it was already past noon. Not only did I sleep, I also slept for long. No wonder my body was feeling a lot more rested."What time is it?" I asked."A little