Ryder's pov.I couldn't take it anymore. I was the cause of it but I just couldn't take it anymore.Her eyes held pain, agony and plea but I closed the door on her.A loud sigh escaped my mouth as I stood in front of Aria's Door, staring with regret and contemplation.“She's going to be fine” the doctor said while following Xanthea out of the room.I stared at them, following their movement while lost in my own thoughts. Another sighed escaped my lips and I felt a deep hollow void in my heart.Few minutes back when Darcey was about to carry out her next plan, I stopped her.Flashback…few hours ago before Darcey was arrested.The door creaked opened, it has been eerie quiet and I had a feeling something bad had really happened.I don't know why my heart is thumping so loud. If Aria is really dead, that means all my troubles are finally gone. Xanthea would be so broken that he would leave the position to me.“Isn't that the reason you called Darcey in the first place?” My subconscious m
Unknown pov “Lately everything has been going as well planned, even the ones I never planned for” I mumbled to myself, amused by how things had turned out. playing the cup which was served to me by Cameron.“Good thing I gave Ryder that Idea to bring Darcey over” I muttered then Cameron turned to me. His gaze was hateful but I didn't care, “she could have killed Aria and you would have watched her die” he said, speaking in whispers even though no one would hear.I got up and walked to the window “That would have been the best” I stood, staring at the half moon cast it's dim light on earth.“And yet she didn't” “How can you say such a thing? Why do you even want her dead? It doesn't make any sense?” Cameron raised his voice and I turned, gave him a threatening look.“Repeat that one more time and see the reason why?” I warned him and he lowered his gaze.The room fell silent for a minute, enough for me to think about my next plan and goal. Sucking in a deep breath, the room had a sm
Xanthea pov The devastating news came to me as soon as I arrived at the meeting, which I then had to hurry up, dismiss the meeting and book a flight back. I knew that Aria wasn't in safe hands with Darcey but I had entrusted her with Leo, asking him to keep a close eye on Darcey. Why did he have to leave? My mind kept reeling with a series of questions and doubts.Fortunately,the police came in time to take her away before more harm was done. What was I thinking? I could believe Darcey when she said she'd look after Aria.“Give her this and make sure she stays relaxed often, her legs would heal” the doctor said handing me a drug before leaving. I went back inside with a heavy heart, and gently Opened the door.Ryder was gone now and Aria was on the verge of tears.. or not.I walked in slowly Into the room and sat across from her, letting the silence envelope my sense of thought leaving me with regret and void.“I should have known” I let out softly then she turned to me “It wasn't
Aria's povIt's been seven days since that steamy romance between I and Xanthea, which I couldn't stop thinking about. Every night and day, I keep reminiscing about that day like it was yesterday, and at each thought, butterflies clustered around my belly and my face would turn red, making my cheeks hurt.I haven't been able to make eye contact with Xanthea ever since, and always keep a distance whenever we're in contact, which is very often.I could still remember how he held my back, caressing me and kissing all over my nape. The thought made my cheeks hurt and Medina caught on.“I see you're thinking of something,” She noticed while clipping my clothes from behind.I reacted quickly to mask my excitement “I just thought of the party, that's all” I briefly said then turned to the gigantic mirror standing in front of me. I could no longer recognize the girl standing in front of me, with the dress and the jewelries, made me nothing more than a princess.“Done,” Medina announced.“You
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
Xantheas p.o.vI have never had the thought of ever finding my mate after my twentieth birthday and so, I believed I was never destined to have any mate. Although I wasn't feeling bad about it at all.Coming to Maryland was Never my choice but my dad's. I don't know why but I decided to listen to the old man. I knew if anything, it'll be about settling down and taking over the Alphas' position.I had been away for a long time, since I was 10. My father sent me off to work with a pack in Germany, a close relatives of ours. Where I was taught to run a pack, ruthlessly and without mercy.It was a tradition the Darkhavens held since our first generation and it didn't escaped my turn. When I was ten, I went away and made everyone believed I was kidnapped or killed. It was a training, a brutal battle ground where we'd be ready to lose our lives for our pack members and when I'll be ready,. I'll have to return. Ryder took over my position after I left which was a major risk, we had many en
Aria's povIt's been seven days since that steamy romance between I and Xanthea, which I couldn't stop thinking about. Every night and day, I keep reminiscing about that day like it was yesterday, and at each thought, butterflies clustered around my belly and my face would turn red, making my cheeks hurt.I haven't been able to make eye contact with Xanthea ever since, and always keep a distance whenever we're in contact, which is very often.I could still remember how he held my back, caressing me and kissing all over my nape. The thought made my cheeks hurt and Medina caught on.“I see you're thinking of something,” She noticed while clipping my clothes from behind.I reacted quickly to mask my excitement “I just thought of the party, that's all” I briefly said then turned to the gigantic mirror standing in front of me. I could no longer recognize the girl standing in front of me, with the dress and the jewelries, made me nothing more than a princess.“Done,” Medina announced.“You
Xanthea pov The devastating news came to me as soon as I arrived at the meeting, which I then had to hurry up, dismiss the meeting and book a flight back. I knew that Aria wasn't in safe hands with Darcey but I had entrusted her with Leo, asking him to keep a close eye on Darcey. Why did he have to leave? My mind kept reeling with a series of questions and doubts.Fortunately,the police came in time to take her away before more harm was done. What was I thinking? I could believe Darcey when she said she'd look after Aria.“Give her this and make sure she stays relaxed often, her legs would heal” the doctor said handing me a drug before leaving. I went back inside with a heavy heart, and gently Opened the door.Ryder was gone now and Aria was on the verge of tears.. or not.I walked in slowly Into the room and sat across from her, letting the silence envelope my sense of thought leaving me with regret and void.“I should have known” I let out softly then she turned to me “It wasn't
Unknown pov “Lately everything has been going as well planned, even the ones I never planned for” I mumbled to myself, amused by how things had turned out. playing the cup which was served to me by Cameron.“Good thing I gave Ryder that Idea to bring Darcey over” I muttered then Cameron turned to me. His gaze was hateful but I didn't care, “she could have killed Aria and you would have watched her die” he said, speaking in whispers even though no one would hear.I got up and walked to the window “That would have been the best” I stood, staring at the half moon cast it's dim light on earth.“And yet she didn't” “How can you say such a thing? Why do you even want her dead? It doesn't make any sense?” Cameron raised his voice and I turned, gave him a threatening look.“Repeat that one more time and see the reason why?” I warned him and he lowered his gaze.The room fell silent for a minute, enough for me to think about my next plan and goal. Sucking in a deep breath, the room had a sm
Ryder's pov.I couldn't take it anymore. I was the cause of it but I just couldn't take it anymore.Her eyes held pain, agony and plea but I closed the door on her.A loud sigh escaped my mouth as I stood in front of Aria's Door, staring with regret and contemplation.“She's going to be fine” the doctor said while following Xanthea out of the room.I stared at them, following their movement while lost in my own thoughts. Another sighed escaped my lips and I felt a deep hollow void in my heart.Few minutes back when Darcey was about to carry out her next plan, I stopped her.Flashback…few hours ago before Darcey was arrested.The door creaked opened, it has been eerie quiet and I had a feeling something bad had really happened.I don't know why my heart is thumping so loud. If Aria is really dead, that means all my troubles are finally gone. Xanthea would be so broken that he would leave the position to me.“Isn't that the reason you called Darcey in the first place?” My subconscious m
Aria's pov.Darcey lifted the Knife in the air and stabbed it in my legs, blood oozing from it immediately while I was screaming at the top of my legs due to the pain but she pulled out a handkerchief and shoved them in my mouth, preventing me from making any sounds.“Shh, don't do that” she shushed me while shoving the pieces into my mouth. Tears pickled my eyes as the knife went deeper into my leg, my cry muffled.“You don't Xanthea know what we're doing right? We're having our own girl time. Call it, Xanthea’s girlfriends time” she said, giggling.“Oh look at how you're trembling. Guess they never taught about me, huh?” she cackled like a witch. “Looks like you've stopped crying. Now let's talk” she said, then pulled the clothes from my mouth.“Why?” I said through the pain. The sheets soaked in my blood already but the knife still impaled me.“You see,” she began gently pulling the knife out, “I love Xanthea. I can't stop loving him”At every sentence, she slowly pulled the kni
Aria's Pov.I darted all the way from the river bank where I had stopped for a water break when I saw them chasing after me again. Still in my wolf form, I had all the strength tatic and agility to run from my pursuers. Do I know them? No, why were they after me? I can't say but all I know is I can't stop running.“Keep running after her. We can't have rogues up in our territory” I heard someone yell behind me. Seemed to be in his human form, but something about his voice rang a bell. It was like I knew who it was.. but… before I could process my thoughts, a sharp arrow impaled my leg making me stagger but couldn't stop me.“Tired. Tired. Tired” my wolf growled within us and I knew if we stopped we'd be dead. Ever since I made the choice to stay away from Xanthea, these people have been up in our tail - literally in our tail. Wanting to catch us and throw us in their dungeon. “This isn't what I wanted. I wanted Xanthea to breathe, wanted him to be himself and be free from my curse.
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.
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
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