Xanthea's p.o.vI think I had over done it and now Aria looks shaken in her pants. I turned my back to see her staring at Ryder on the bare tiles and I rolled my eyes. “Focus on me” I said to her while dragging her by the hand. She didn't resist which is something I liked - obedience.Immediately we got to the kitchen, I had her seat on a stool while I pulled up an apron and rolled up my sleeves. “What would you like to eat?” I said resting my elbows on the island table. I tilted my head to right, trying to capture every bit off her. She was putting on a baggy polo that was too big for her, it covered everything of her.To top all off, she looked skinny and I wonder if she eats at all. “You're staring again” she mumbled, her face bright as a tomato. It made me smirk, she's cute whenever she's shy around me.“Alright, if you can't decide on which food to eat, I better prepare what I like then. And you need to eat it, you look skinnier than a Halloween skeleton” I teased her and she po
Aria's pov.“Aria come with us” was the last thing I heard before I was yanked forcefully by strange men in suits. But before that, Lena had come to visit me. I knew she wasn't going to be happy with me being here, the same way Ryder wasn't happy with me here but I can't help it.“Mom said I should give you this” she gave me a family photo which I collected.I was about to thank her when I suddenly heard “what I said still stands” she spewed“You're a curse and I know nothing would come out of you. You should just…” she was still saying but I stopped her Shenanigans.“Lena stop it. You've done enough. I still won't forgive you for what you did at my party” I said deadpan, my gaze piercing I to her irris as all the anger emanating from me was vivid. “If you're done, you can leave…”“You'll regret this, Aria. I promise you. You will come back begging and crawling back to me, and by then..” she scoffed, smirking “I'd spit right on your face” she turned away while Three men barged into
Aria My eyes fluttered open then came a sudden headache that slammed across my forehead, catching me off guard.“Ow, that hurts” I whined, rubbing my head as I slowly sat straight. I was in my room, well the room I shared with Xanthea. The lights were dimed, curtains closed but I peeked through the window and saw the moonlight alright at it's natural duty.“It's night time already?” I said as I steadily dragged myself out the bed to check my phone. When I suddenly heard the Bathroom door clicked locked and I turned to see Xanthea staring at me. My breathing ceased as I stared at his bare chest where droplets of water sliding from his hair rested on his chest while making its way down to his wrapped waist.“You're awake” he casually said while drying his hair with another towel.I cleared my throat to speak properly - I don't want to embarrass myself with a cracked voice - before averting my gaze “well, yeah. I..um..” I stutter “what happened?” I finally said.“You passed out after cr
Aria's povAlpha Maui's words were still plunge into my brain, and lingered like a parasite. “I have to find out who exactly I am” I thought while entering the mansion. Xanthea was trying his best to make sure I'm not executed, yet here I am being all useless and crying shamelessly. I shook my head while entering the living room where, The Luna and Leo was seated. And I noticed that Ryder has been Miss for the last twenty four hours. “I wonder where he might be” I reasoned.I felt exhausted and wanted nothing but to take shower but the next words from the Luna shook me to the core “The alpha has been bedridden for days now and you didn't care, all your focus was on this bitch here” Emily said, Angrily she stared at Xanthea. Xanthea on the other hand looked less concerned and began walking away.“Come back here Xanthea, I am talking to you” she bellowed at him but he simply ignored her and called for Leo’s attention.Emily then turned to me, rage and loathing filled her blazing eyes.
Is that all you have to say?” Emily questioned. I was in her room, she had summoned me to talk about a crucial topic that the pack needs - an heir. “Mom, I've told you. I'll handle this. Aria isn't ready yet?” “You are married to her already, how unready is she?” Emily asked before sighing to herself. I tried everything to avoid bringing up this topic. I don't know why but I wasn't ready to have kids yet. “You're taking too much time. You father is bedridden and I'm sure he might not be able to make it out of the Hospital this week” She sounded less worried about her husband's predicament. The alpha had contracted a disease which no one knows about, we had call doctors to check out the illness but they said his system was fine. “And you know this pack very way. Once you don't have an heir, to hand over the position would be difficult, couple with the fact your about to have a curse….” I stopped her before she could drag Aria even more. I raised my hands in the air “mom stop i
Unknown pov.“Everything is going as planned” I said grinning as I stared at my notebook. I was hoping to get caught but it looked like they had no clue who I was. I grinded again then turned to Stephan, who was holding Emily's lifeless body.“What should we do with her boss?” Stephan asked me with his thick Mexican accent. I turned to the Darkhavens mansion and stared at it.“Let's leave it here for now. Someone would come and pick her up” I said Coldly with a wild smile. “I can smell my victory” I mumbled, satisfied with the results.Soon enough, I got a message stating the arrival of Xanthea and Aria. “You have to leave now” I commanded Stephan. He growled and sprinted away. I turned to the mansion, picked up my phone and dialed a number.“Fix a date of their arrival. Make your story believable and make sure their hopes are crushed and shattered. Got it?” I asked, the old woman across the other side mumbled before I could hang the call she said.“If I tell them that, there's a po
Aria pov .Still frightened by the strange eye I had seen a few minutes back, my legs darted quickly following up with Xanthea's pace. Immediately they arrived at the mansion, Kisha and Ryder with some other members of the pack were already seated.“Where is she?” Ryder was the first to speak he turned to the man they had caught lurking in the woods. Everyone's attention now focused on him, as he dragged the suspect by the collar, attempting to choke him.“I told you, I have no Idea of what you're talking about” the man gasped, begging to freed but Ryder only tightened his grip.“You expect me to believe that crap? What where you doing there?” Ryder interrogated furiously. I on the other hand was still holding onto the letter I had received few minutes back, I wanted to tell Xanthea but Leo's word were stuck in my head “why shouldn't I tell him? It'll only be wrong if I try keeping a clue from him while he's out there trying to find a clue” I reasoned to myself.“I was out hiking w
Ryder's pov.“Have you gotten everything I asked you?’ I spoke cautiously into the cellphone which was pressed against my ears, as if I was trying to hide the conversation from other ears.“Yes. I also told them to start the “process” immediately when they arrived boss” the person from the other end replied.My smile widened into a menacing grin, my plans were finally being executed “That's good. Now make sure they thoroughly hate him from the bottom of their hearts, make sure all allegations are pointed to them, to which they'll have no choice but to leave for good. And if there's no allegations, come up with one” I stated authoritatively “I will boss. What if Xanthea finds out?” he layed out his concerns. Xanthea was very feared but that wouldn't stop me from leading a rebel.“forget about that. Just do as told,” I said before hanging up the phone. I stared at my phone, envisioning my victory before opening the car door and was about to enter, when heard someone from behind.
Aria's p.o.v“Come on, I'm just joking” Randy teased and laughed to himself while I rolled my eyes hard at him.“It's not that funny you know” I said, crossing my arms against my chest.His laughter died down and he wiped out the stray with tears in his eyes “I'm sorry. You should have seen your face. It was like the blood inside you drained out” he mocked.“Cut it out. I really don't want to be here, you know. Xanthea would be worried sick by now” I said In a serious tone. Randy coughed then adjusted himself forward “am I that worthless if your time?” He said, acting hurt while clamping his chest.“I don't have time for this…” I said about leaving when his words stopped me.“You still owe me one, you know that right?” He intoned more seriously.I glanced at him Coldly, my expression changed as I tried predicting what he requested. “I knew he wouldn't let that off so easily. Who would? Saving someone's life is like a hot cake to bill them these days” I thought.“So what do you want?
Chapter 33Xanthea's p.o.vI watched Aria shut the door behind her, sensing the anger as she left.With a sigh, I turned back to my laptop and kept punching in the words. I was doing research on Randy's recent activities but nothing seemed to be popping up. Even his name on The internet was hidden, it was like he was keeping the world away from himself. “It is weird how he vanished from the face of the earth then reappeared in Steve's party. Is there something I'm missing…” I reasoned, my gaze fixed on the screen then a click to the door drew my attention from the screen.Leo stepped in with an ipad in his arms and dug his free hand in another. His gaze was on the pad as he spoke. “You have urgent meetings with two individuals” he said, then raised his head to stare at me.He adjusted his glasses and said, “From Alpha Mui, which I presume he wants the answer from last meeting and Mr Steve” he paused and studied my expression for a while before saying. “You hardly look Into your lapto
Aria's Pov.Her words were still plunging in my head and I tried grasping what she was saying.“How can Steve know my parents? I thought they were dead. Also, why is Lena so interested in finding my parents? Does it have anything to do with Randy too?” I asked internally trying to connect all the dots, but they were too compelling and overall not leading anywhere.I sipped my orange juice and said “did Lena say any other thing?”Mom poured me a glass of juice replacing the one I had previously gulped. “She didn't. I overheard her talking with someone, but I don't know who it is. However…” she dropped the jug containing Juice and said. “Lena is not as bad as you think. She might be messed up in the head but that doesn't mean she hates you” she paused, staring at me.I averted the gaze and bit my lips, a habit I incorporated ever since this mystery began a few days ago.“I also want her safe. However mingling with Steve is quite…. ludicrous” I said calculating my next step of action.“D
Aria’s povThe drive to the mansion had an eerie and uncomfortable silence between us. I could tell that Xanthea isn't pleased to see Randy, but what can I do?.I sighed then turned to glance at the streets, the street lights and the bustling city drew me in, coupled with snowflakes.I was still soaked and cold. Sitting beside the window, a hurl of wind breezed through the window making me shudder and I sneezed.“Close the window, you'll only catch more cold” Xanthea said, concern laced in his tone.I rubbed my nose aggressively before cuddling the jacket which Xanthea had earlier given to me.The long stretched silence proceeded for about another hour. While we drove, I sensed Xanthea being absent minded. He had told the driver to go home when we arrived at the party. Saying he'll take care of things.“What are you thinking about?” I began a conversation, breaking the uncomfortable silence between us “Nothing” I said, staring at the road with all seriousness.“Doesn't look like any
Xanthea P.o.vI hadn't realized when the word flew from my mouth. I didn't want Aria to know about him, however seeing him here means he is up to a devious plan…. To kill me.Randy and I were once childhood friends, but because our fathers were rivals, we had no choice to turn against each other. Although I never wanted that friendship to end, Randy was always trying to overshadow me in everything… his competitiveness left him jealous and envious over my success which he then swore to bring me down no matter what.“Why would he want to kill you?” Aria's soft expression pulled from my thoughts.Shaking my head, I sat down at the slab, looking out at the moon and the snow.Remeinsnecong, on the words she said earlier. Her cute jealous act made me smile, and an image of her cheeks burning in embarrassment flashed in my memory.“He just hates me, and as earlier stated, he is looking for ways to bring me down” I said not sparing her any glance, as I tried to shake off her image from my hea
Aria's p.o.vI gasped, my lungs burning as air rushed into them replacing the water in it. Then began coughing out uncontrollably as water slipped from my mouth.“I thought I was about to die” I mentally noted. A gentle hand caressing my back reminded me of my savior, his soothing voice making me shiver the more, adding to the nights cold “There, there. You're fine now” The voice said and I turned slowly to him. Wearing a smile, I noticed his dimple going deeper into his face as he smiled the more. He looked around mid 20s, but had a physique if the Greek gods, nothing compared to Xanthea.“Charming, ain't I?” He pulled me from my thoughts. I averted my gaze immediately before saying “thank you” I mumbled.“You're welcome.” He then sat beside me at the jacuzzi Slab. “What were you doing here all alone. The party is held inside, you know?” I turned to him and said “I wanted to get fresh air. Before….” My voice trailed off, realizing how I ended up in the pool.“I can't believe Len
Aria's pov Still standing in awe as I saw Lena standing beside the man. She's not meant to be here, or least I thought.“What are you doing here, Lena?” I mouthed hoping she understood. However, Arthur, the party thrower, Interrupted me.“Xanthea, you never told me this was your mate” Arthur said with a broad smile while staring at me, I forced a smile but all I could think about was Lena The last time I met her, she told me she was going back to the university.“Well, that's why I brought her,” Xanthea replied.Lena excused herself and left, I was tempted to go after her but Xanthea held me back. My hands were around his arm, in a tight grip.“Come on, have your seats” Arthur said and we both took our seats.Few minutes into the luxurious opulence of the party, I was beginning to feel overwhelmed. I felt so out of place, loner and commoner in the midst of royalties.Everyone seems to know themselves, even Xanthea. They all dressed and talked fancy. I never believed I didn't catch
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