Chapter 28I heave a sigh of relief when we step out of the pack mansion into air free of all that tension inside. Hanna's cautious eyes lock onto mine, filled with remorse. I glance ahead, my healing class is visible far ahead. The green scenery around it, a beautiful sight to behold."Aura, I'm sorry," she says, her voice barely above a whisper.I swallow, my right fingers pulling at my left sleeve. I hadn't expected her to apologize. "For what, Hanna?" I murmur, refusing to face her. Hanna takes a deep breath. "For claiming to be sick. For not being honest with you."I study her face, searching for sincerity. "Why…why did you do it?"Hanna's gaze drops, shamefaced. "I was jealous. I…I saw how close you and Xzen were getting, and I just…I felt... betrayed." “B…betrayed?" I repeat, confusion etched on my face. If anyone should feel betrayed, it's me. Hanna's eyes well up with tears. "I'm 22, Aura. Still without a mate. I'd hoped... I'd hoped Alpha Xzen would notice me, since his m
Alpha Xzen's piercing eyes locks onto mine, his hungry gaze burns with intensity. My body heats up as the air thickens with his Alpha pheromones. My heart races in my chest when he closes the distance between us, his movements swift and confident. I moan into his kiss as his tender lips capture mine. Fire burns through my veins and I press against him, submitting to his ministration. A shiver runs up my spine when he kisses a beating pulse in my neck, just above my collarbone. Then Alpha Xzen pulls back, a smile on his face, and goddess, no sight can ever be better. My heart warms at the knowledge that I'm the one who pulled out that expression from him. A beautiful face I've never seen him pull before. “You have no idea,” Alpha Xzen murmurs, his breath whispering against my skin. My lips part slightly, anticipation coursing through my veins.“How long I've waited to do that.”His long fingers graze my jaw, sending a hot shiver down my spine. His touch is gentle yet possessive, sp
Xzen's POVMy heart blossoms with an odd feeling as I sit behind my study desk, a smile spreads across my face as I reminisce my passionate night with Aura. His uncontrollable heart races, pounding in his chest like a drum. I place a palm over my heart, feeling the rapid beats, lost in the thoughts of Aura.I throw my head back with closed eyes, savoring the recollection. Collins’ voice suddenly pierces through my reverie, forces me back to reality. My eyes refocus, and I clear my throat, steadily composing myself. My smile still lingers, betraying my efforts to maintain a stoic demeanor."Collins," I say with a cough in an attempt to control my malfunctioning facial expression. "What brings you here?" I question, my gaze drifting back to the papers on my desk, but my stubborn mind lingers on Aura, the memories of our night together refusing to be silenced.Collins walks in, shaking his head at me. "You, my friend, are whipped," he says with a knowing smirk.I frown, quickly caution
I'm standing alone in the field, the early dawn casts a golden glow around me. The dew-soaked grass beneath my feet is the only witness to my plight. I'm having a hard time trying to make sense of Alpha Xzen's rejection, wondering if I pushed too hard, if I'm just not enough. A tear escapes my eye but I quickly brush it away. Lost in thought, I don't notice the approaching figure. Suddenly, a warm blanket envelops my shoulders, and I jump. "Hey, sorry to startle you," a gentle voice says. I turn to face Ace, his expression soft and concerned. "H…hi," I stammer, my eyes widening in surprise. "I um, I saw you from afar," he explains, his eyes carefully scanning my face. "You looked like you could use some company... and a blanket." A weak smile spreads on my face, grateful for his kindness. Ace stands beside me, his familiar presence comforting. Together we watch the sun rise in silence, the only sound around us being the happy birds awakening. "You okay, Aura?" Ace finally asks
My words are muffled as I sob uncontrollably against Hanna's chest."I think I love him, Hanna," I confess, my voice trembling.She remains silent, but gentle strokes of my hair. "Give him some time, Aura. I'm sure he'll come around," she suggests softly.My tears intensify just like my fears. "But... what if he doesn't?"Hanna's expression turns sympathetic. "You need to eat, Aura."I shake my head, my voice barely audible. "I don't want anything."Hanna's concern deepens. "Aura?"But my words pour out in a desperate whisper. "Maybe I…I asked him too early. I know he's the Alpha and he probably has a lot on his plate and I just... I shouldn't have expected..."Hanna's embrace tightens, offering a silent reassurance as my tears continue to flow.I hate feeling this way… so lost and vulnerable. My heart aches with uncertainty. Did I misread Alpha Xzen's feelings? Was I too foolish to hope for a connection with him? The questions swirl in my mind, making my tears fall harder."I don't f
I'm curled up on my bed, shivering uncontrollably, my body on fire as waves of heat crashes over me. Cold sweat drips down my red face and my aching body trembles with a strong intensity. My heart burns, my senses too alert. It's an undeniable fact that I'm overwhelmed by the sudden onset of my heat. I wasn't expecting this. I wasn't taught how to manage it. It seems to be double the pain of last time.My eyes well up as the memory of Alpha Xzen's rejection still lingers. But then my body's urgent needs push aside any emotional pain. I'm consumed by an uncontrollable longing for physical connection, for the touch of an Alpha to soothe my feverishly sensitive flesh.Goddess, my skin feels like it's on fire, my core throbbing with a deep, aching hunger. I toss and turn, seeking relief from the demonic heat coursing through my veins.Sadly, all I can think of is my Alpha, Xzen. My instincts scream for him, my body craves his presence, his firm yet tender touch, goddess! His mark. But
Xzen's POVI was too harsh with her and now I can't concentrate on anything aside Aura's tear-stricken face. With a sigh I leave my bedroom which is on the other wing of the pack house, deciding to amend things. I've avoided my study room for long enough. I need Aura. She's like the calm to my storm. I'll apologize, set things straight. I pace slowly towards my study, lost in thought. Aura's face lingers in my mind, her piercing gaze boldly tormenting me. I've tried to deny this, but the truth gnaws at me - I love her. So much so that the thought of her with another man sears my mind like acid, refusing to be purged.I can't let her go…I won't. But as I get closer to Aura's room, a sense of unease settles in my chest. Something feels off. Jack, the guard who's usually stationed outside her door is nowhere to be seen. I frown as a prickle of unease creeps up my spine.Slowing down my pace I keep my senses on high alert. The air around me thickens, heavy with an unmistakable scent
Lost in an ocean of despair, tears stream down my face like rain. My sore body trembles with every sob, the pathetic sound echoing in my aching head. “Take me…Alpha…give me your pups…please.” I wail as memories of my night with Ace replays in my head. It can't be. I could have sworn it was Alpha Xzen with me that night. I could have sworn I'd never let anyone touch me except him. I'm so foolish, so blind, shameless desperate omega.Regret and shame tightly suffocates me, crushing my soul. My mind is trapped in a darkness so profound so that I'm numb to everything else. The world around me fades away, inconsequential.I curl in on myself as my surrounding blurs into nothing. All I can is this pain so great that my heart bleeds, my self-loathing burns under the weight of my mistake.If only I wasn't born like this– a shameless omega. I'm slave to my heat. A whore for any Alpha. A shame to any pack I find myself in. A failure…a reject.My heavy thoughts swirl like a jumbled mess pull