Aria's Pov.The drive to the witches place was a long stretched silence coupled with the desserted roads that seems to thrive deep into the forest. I was pretty sure that we’re far beyond human civilization as the place kept dragging deep into the forest glade.“How far is this? I'm sure we've been traveling for more than two hours” I spoke quietly to Xanthea. His head swivelled to me quickly, with a sharp gaze he said. “I honestly have no idea” then turned to Leo who was apparently the only person who knows where we're going and our driver.“How far did you say it is again?” Xanthea asked Leo. Leo, still on the wheels adjusted the rearview mirror to glance at us. “We're almost there. That is, according to my friend” he said with uncertainty.“You don't know where we're going!” I almost yelled in a panic. “What if we get lost? And something bad happened to us? Or we get mauled by a bear?” I panicked internally.“Don't you have a map or something? Google map doesn't seem to work aro
Aria's pov The door to the cabin creaked open and a gush of musty odor hit me almost immediately. The place didn't have any sort of foul smell, only that of dust. “Doesn't look like someone's actually living here” I commented.It was dark despite the bright sun outside.“Hold my hands if you're scared,” Xanthea told me. I don't want to look like a scaredy cat in front of him and I told him off.“I'm not scared you know” I tried acting tough despite the fear instilled in me.He smiled again then said “why are you clutching my clothes so tight if you aren't?” I hadn't noticed that I was holding him then let go of his hands Whilst chuckling some more. “Cute,” he mumbled.“What?” I asked. “Maybe I heard wrong but did I just say cute? Am I cute? Is he finding me cute?” I reasoned , blushing harder than a ripe tomato.“Welcome” a voice snapped me back to reality. We arrived at the “witches” living room, or it seems like a living room that was made in the 80s.The woman looked to be in he
Xanthea P.O.VThe atmosphere became hitched after I'd asked Leo the question. It was surprising how Cameron got to know so much about us yet this was our first time meeting. “Leo? Is there something you're not telling us?” I asked again.Suddenly he turned, with a huge grin “there's nothing. I only know Cameron because he is my friend's Brother. Isn't that right Cameron?” He turned to Cameron, his hands over his shoulders.Cameron's expression suddenly changed from fury to calm although I could see through it that he was holding back his resentment.“Yes it is” Cameron shoved Leo's hands away, walking past us to his mother.“Mom, are you okay? Did they hurt you?” He inquired. The old hag shook her head a no. “Why are you guys living here? At the outskirts of town, more like deep in the forest” Aria said in disdain. Cameron narrowed his eyes at Aria “forget about it. If you're done take your husband and leave” He replied rather rudely which got me upset.I was about to retaliate w
Aria's pov Still stunned about how I and Xanthea were in such a close contact. “No,I can't believe we're actually making out” It was something I had always dreamed of but I never expected it - not in this critical moment.“You have to see this” Leo interrupted my line of thought and I turned to him. We were on our way to Cameron room.We got to his room, a little bit shabby, with a broken wooden door that somehow managed to stay glued.“What happened?” Xanthea barged in. My eyes drifted to the lifeless body on the floor, which made my skin crawl.Xanthea and Leo immediately scorched beside the lifeless body to examine it.Xanthea’s hands were on her chest, checking for any sign of breathing, While Leo examined her pulse.I was still staring at the body, it made me nauseous. Her skin was visibly pale, eyes wide Open like it was begging for mercy.“She's dead” he whispered whilst Cameron turned teary. Crying and mumbling to himself while glaring at me.“I left her alone to go check
Xantheas pov “Aria!!” I screamed out my lungs as I kept searching for where she might be. Scattering through the forest, following every narrowed way, in my wolf form because it's the only way I can get to her quickly, however all to no avail.I can't believe she would just take off like that without the rituals being performed.I noticed she was stressed but it was for the better, now she's gone.“She's nowhere in sight,” Leo said, coming from the north. I let out a sigh of exhaustion, bones cracking and restoring to its normal human form.It's been two hours she left and we still haven't find her Her smell had vanished from my nose and I can't mindlink her because she hasn't been fully marked and isn't part of the family yet.“It's no use finding her,” Cameron, who hadn't been a help, suddenly spoke up.He was the reason she left and that I won't forgive. “What the Fuck are you doing here?” I asked Cameron, his face bandaged up, I thought he would be severely damaged but it wasn
Xantheas pov.As I stared at those sea green eyes, I felt goosebumps spreading round my body and I shuddered. I am not scared of her but something about those eyes horrifies me and I despised that set of eyes.“You're late” Uncle Gerald began, his voice ever before, authoritative and bold.I walked closer to them and turned my gaze to the girl standing beside him. She was around 5 '7 and had red hair which complimented her dress and lip gloss. Her gaze was magnificent, glistening with the sunlight and her scent filled my nostrils, a scent that I would drown myself in - not anymore.Darcey blinked her lashes severally before pulling a wide smile “Long time, Xee” her German language strong like before.I held myself from rolling my eyes like a child and forced a smile “I see you're looking good too.” I said, trying to stop myself from analyzing her model body.“Shall we head inside to continue this?” I suggested, leading them both inside the mansion.“Hey!” Leo called out and I abruptl
Darcey's POV I watched as Xanthea walked out of my sight, I took my time to glaze at his manly feature, his broad shoulders, his walking step and the motion was all gorgeous. Butterfly clustered my belly and I felt aroused just by looking at him.“Mark my words. I'll have you no matter what” I mumbled to myself then turned to Gerald and Ryder.Gerald and my father were best friends in the military and even after services they became so close even with his family. They both had built a military based school that was Approved by the government, a school set up for special kids, kids with no manners, headstrong, was where I've been for the past year.The year Xanthea broke up with me because of my obsessive behavior towards him. It made me so sad and depressed. I couldn't take the void in my heart and it made me do the unthinkable and was sent to that mental place. I was tortured and beaten, my father watched me suffer and got humiliated by bunch of low lives. And that is why I am her
Xanthea pov Two weeks later As I sat on my home study desk, a bunch of papers that needed to be approved scattered across the table and my monitor staring void at me as I stared at my reflection on it. I have finally been made the new Alpha of Blackwood pack, something I would be very happy about however, for some reason I feel empty. Like a hollow void that envelops my soul, making me despise everything and everyone.“Alpha Xanthea, Your attention is needed at the…” Leo was saying but I cut him off.“Tell them I'm busy.” I grudgingly said, grabbing the mug in front of me that was filled with Black hot coffee and gulping it down at once.I was still looking at my parents' case, their mysterious death was something I shouldn't overlook amidst everything. And someway, I believe there's a traitor amongst us that oddly gives away our information to them… but it all wasn't making sense. I had spent the last night researching their mysterious death but it all led to nothing.
Aria's pov.I stood paralysed as the words escaped Mia’s lips. I tried to wrap my head around what she was trying to say, but it still wasn't making any sense“Who is she? And who's her dad?” I thought within myself while staring at my reflection, Xanthea behind me.The atmosphere felt suffocating and thick, the air in my lungs cut short and my heart Drummed in my heart.“And it is better for you to make the right choice than to keep them waiting. You know your Alpha-ship is in line” Mia whose gaze was on Xanthea suddenly shifted to mine, her expression filled with menace and grin. Before any of us could utter a word, she then stormed out of the Mall.********After what felt like a date ruin, we headed home but the words of Mia and the rest were already planted in me.They were all saying the same thing, “get a new Luna. Aria is a curse, she'll ruin you. She killed your parents. She doesn't deserve you. She's worthless, Bastard, incompetent….." Suddenly I felt my breath hitch and cl
Aria's pov Xanthea whisked me Into his vehicle and we headed onto the streets, with me having little to no knowledge of where we were heading.“You want to tell me what this is about?” I began, breaking the silence between us ever since we left the mansion.Xanthea glanced at me before staring at the wheel, he was driving and something I've noticed is that he hated people talking or distracting him while driving.Somehow I still couldn't believe what Kisha said back at the mansion. And what Rumors was she talking about? I know Xanthea would be mad if I ask him about it however I am dying to know what the rumors are.“You'll see once we get there,” he said.A long stretched silence filled the car again, and soon we arrived at a fancy Boutique clothing store.Manikin display in the store, putting on the most elegant luxury clothes I'd ever seen.“What is going on here?” I feigned a confused look as I watched him park at the parking lot.Xanthea turned to me and gave me a smile.. “wait
Aria's P.O.VI was petrified by the imagery displaying before me. My mouth wide open as I looked into Xantheas eyes.Kisha was still wrapping herself around him while he tried to free himself.But something else caught my attention, he looked like he was enjoying it. Every bit of it.“Oh my god, have you missed me?” Kisha said in her high tone. I don't know where she went to or why she returned but she was getting on my nerves.“Why the Fuck would you do that?” Xantheas voice caught the excitement in her. Fear engulfed her and her breath hitched as Xanthea continued, “who gave you such a right to lay a finger on me, nonetheless kiss me” Xanthea fumed.Kisha’s gaze met mine, “I wanted us to reconnect….” Her voice was soft like she was about to cry. Her lips pressed together, holding back the pretentious tears from falling.“Did you know why I left? You didn't even call” Kisha said and I felt a pang of guilt hit me like a blow.I should have called her and asked why she suddenly disapp
Xantheas P.o.v“And why have you come all the way here just to tell me that?” I asked, trying to sound neutral however the anger had already built up in me.“Sir, it is important” The messenger said, in place of the council.They've come to remind me of my duty, their agreement and the consequences, of which I don't abide by their laws. But I am still adamant and not willing to change my mind.I will find the cure for Aria, And not get engaged to anyone.“You can go back. Tell them I'd come to a conclusion Later on” I said dismissing the young fellow. He bowed a little then turned to leave, Leo walking beside him as he left.“What are you going to do about it?” He joined me on the fancy bench which was situated outside the mansion right under an oak tree shielding us from the blazing sun.I remained silent for a while, calculating my risk and doing some Internal Thoughts. “Anyways, there's been some news. Rogues were found on the east side of the Mansion. They said they were trying
Aria's pov I stood horrified by the person who was standing a few feet away from me. His golden hair complemented his ivory skin and light green eyes. He leaned against the door, with his hands crossed against his chest.“What do you want?” I steadied my voice and said.He pushed himself away from the door and stood tall, but still crossed his hands. His black turtleneck clothes hugged his body which bulged his muscles.“I overheard what you were saying” his tone was menacing and he marched forward.“And what about it?” I said, sounding casual as if I hadn't done anything yet.“You do realize I can tell Xanthea about it right ?” Cameron raised his brows at me immediately he was In Front of me. My breath hitched, and I held my breath.“Do whatever you wish” I said then, walking past him to leave but he stopped me again.“I can help you, Aria” I stopped then turned to him “Let me help you” he repeated again, however I wasn't going to let him in on my plan. They might be stupid but I
Aria's p.o.vXantheas hands were still slipped into my underwear, massaging gently on my clitoris while sweats poured down from my face. My eyes twirled, making the whole gym room doubled - the pleasure taking a toll on me.“Xanthea…. Please no more” I moaned out, my tone breathless as I panted heavily.“You like this don't you?” Xantheas low baritone voice vibrated my body.“Of course I do. I don't want this to end” I thought within myself but the words came out differently.“I.. don't know” I said but he deepened his scow, and slipped his others hands in meI let out a cry, then stretched my hands to his back. My finger digging into his skin.My legs wiggling to free from his hold, but he was way stronger than I'll be, even his fingers were bigger.“Do you like it?” He asked again, sounding more serious than before.I turned my gaze to him, which I hid before from embarrassing myself. Then nodded my head while biting my lower lips to hold back the moans.Xanthea squinted his eyes th
Aria’s Pov “What?!” My blood ran cold at his word but he didn't seem to notice my shock and kept kissing my neck.My body melted instantly at his touch, my legs failing and wobbly. “Are you surprised by what I said?” He asked in a muffled voice.“Well..yes who wouldn't be? It is…” my voice trailed as he stopped what he was doing and glared directly at me.“Gerald told me to pick another woman to be my Luna because he thinks you're affecting me” he told, holding my shoulders.I licked my lips, a sense of dread wash over me again. “I don't understand” I said trying to sound neutralHe smiled and said “I would be picking someone to replace you” he said Coldly.Doesn't he care about how I feel in this? Or is he playing with me because I lied to him. I had no choice but to. If he ever founds out that I am secretly meeting up with Randy he would kill Randy and me.“Why?” My voice cracked and I felt tears pickled my eye. He lifted his thumbs and wiped my face but I stopped him.“I need a
Xanthea’s P.o.vThe words of Gerald were still fresh and roamed my thoughts, a reminder of my responsibility that seems to be more harsh everytime I try not to think about it.He'd contacted me some days back concerning the issue at hand; Aria's Issue that is. However I wasn't planning to take his words for it.The mere thought of seeing another man touching Aria didn't sit well with me, talki more of letting her out of my sight.That pale skin that glistened every time it met with the sun, her pupils which grew wild every time I called out her name and her subtle reaction every time my hands brushed against her skin - I can't let all that go.“I..I am not lying” she stammered, avoiding my gaze as we pulled away from the kiss.Still towering above her, I moved closer, pressing my weight against hers so as my chest touched hers. Her heart was rapid, her breath also hitched and she turned to me, face bright red.“make me believe you” my voice coming out low and intimidating which was no
Aria's pov.I still couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong with Randy's Request. Firstly, how did you know so much about everything?Literally everything!! But, he is the only person with the right information on how I can help Lena.“She's just a kid. Getting into this sort of business will terminate her chance of getting any mate” I muttered while stepping into the kitchen to grab food.I still didn't see Xanthea and I was beginning to get worried.“Did I over do it yesterday? Did I push my own needs way too hard and now he's angry at me because of it?” I reasoned why sitting at the dining table while (Melinda) poured me a glass of orange juice.“No matter what it is I must speak to him concerning it” I concluded then turned to (Melinda)“Have you perchance seen Xanthea anyway?” I asked her, supposing she would know about his whereabouts. However, this was proved wrong when she shook her head.“I didn't see him throughout this morning” she said and I nodded with a