Aria's povI laid on my bed unable to shake off the lingering words of Xanthea. The curse over my head was still weighing on me heavily. “How Will I face him?” I asked rhetorically, indicating how I'll face Ryder.I stared at the ceiling, the shadows danced around me, mocking my uncertainty. The silence taunted me even more.“What will be my fate in this cruel world?” I had just finished saying when my door suddenly burst open and Ryder walked in.His face scowled as he stomped close to me. I sensed the rage growing in him but I just laid there frozen, perplexed by his sudden entrance.I was about to speak when he beat me to it. “I need you to leave this house immediately!” he roared at me, sending shivers to my spine. I held my duvet close to my body, my hands trembling uncontrollably and my heart leaping, threatening to leave my chest. “Why? Why should I be scared? he was the one that betrayed me” with that I lifted up my head to defend myself.“I will not leave!”I yelled back at hi
Aria’s P.O.VBlackwood mansion I stared at my reflection above the mirror's sink. A sense of thrill and anticipation washed over me as I rinsed my hands in the water. My eyes sparkling like a child on a Christmas day waiting to unwrap their presents.It was my twentieth birthday. A day I anticipated, causing me sleepless nights, and countless daydreams.One day I'll finally be bound to my fated mate, Ryder Darkhaven of Blackwood pack.After drying my hands with a rag, I sighed deeply without breaking eye contact with my reflection, then my eyes travelled to the necklace below my shoulder bones.I wore a flowery off shoulder blue dress, and the diamond necklace situated around my neck. I remember clearly how Ryder had worn it on me, I smiled at the thought. The dress and necklace was bought by Ryder course, he said he wanted me to look very beautiful and the colour of the blue dress matches my irises beautifully. Not only that, he said he had a surprise for me.Of course I didn't know
Aria's pov The music screeched to a halt and the room fell silent as everyone's eyes were glued on me. I felt my face breaking every inch of sweat as their gaze bore a hole in me, my face burning with shame.Flashback: an hour earlier...Lena's microphone shrieked, drawing everyone’s attention. Their heads swiveld towards her “we’ve all heard of a tale about a child who was cast to die in the forest for the sake of the land's peace.” She paused gripping the interest of everyone. It was a popular story that everyone knew, some had doubted it and others believed. One thing was certain; everyone was attuned and enthralled.I stood paralysied In horror. A sense dread washing over me alongside every negative feelings. My heart dropped again sending a sharp pain to my chest. Then and there, I knew there was no redeeming what has been done.“That cursed child, destined to die is…Aria” she announced and the crowd went wild. People gasped at the revelation, some began muttering, disbelief
Aria's pov Tension was still hung in the air as my saviour held Lena's arms. Lena forcefully yanked her hands away from the stranger then turned to him, blocking me from seeing the stranger, I mean my mate.“Who the hell are you?” Lena thuderned at my saviour. I was glad she had finally let go of me, however sad that my clothes got stained and ripped at the same time.“I will not repeat myself. Don't you dare touch her” the man said in a low intimidating tone. I was flat on the floor but tried to get up when I heard. “Or what?” Lena sneered at the stranger.“Who is this person?” I question myself as I poke my head sideways to see his full face, as I tucked my head I was able to get a full face of him. And wow, he looked nothing like I'd expected.He stood around six foot five, has short brown hair that compliments his hunter brown eye. His chiselled jawline looked like he has been meowing since birth and his dressing was very casual. He was wearing a plain shirt with jeans. Just sim