*Atlas*She couldn't believe her luck, but I thought it was a bit funny. I forced Aria out of her hiding spot and told her everything; Wayne and I knew she’d been eavesdropping in the bathroom the whole time. It had to be the most embarrassing thing she faced in a while, whether she wanted to admit it or not. Of course, I took my time to laugh in her face as she tried to play it off."Aria, sweetheart, I didn't know you were so interested in the affairs of the North," I teased, a playful smirk playing on my lips. I used a tone especially to get under her skin and watched it work. “Specifically, the affairs of the Alpha of Blood Storm.”Aria’s cheeks flushed crimson, her eyes narrowing in irritation. Even though she’d been caught, she was still angry at me for finding her. "I wasn't spying," she tried to protest, her voice tinged with embarrassment and shame. "It was an accident. Your bathroom signs are different from the ones I’m used to."I chuckled at her silly explanatio
*Aria*We headed to the South after leaving the North by air, I grew silent on the way back home. The driver picked us up in the airport and stopped outside our pack, I got out of the car and walked alongside my father. My mind buzzed with the weight of my heavy thoughts. He loved long walks, even if they were just around the park for two reasons: to see the community, and to smell freshly cut grass.The encounter with Alpha Atlas had been a headache but ultimately prompted me to finally confront my father about the truth I had kept secret for so long. I needed to get it off of my chest. I took a deep breath, bracing myself for the conversation about to unfold. I knew my dad and Alpha Atlas wouldn't cooperate, so I finally mustered the courage to reveal my secret to my father. It was definitely now or never."Dad," I began, my voice trembling slightly. I played with my fingers as I struggled to speak. "There's something I need to tell you."Alpha Rick glanced at me, concern
*Aria*Wait, how did she know that? Did she look into the birth records in our home ? That can’t be legal. They were in public so the red-haired girl wouldn’t do anything here, especially after last time, but I knew I was in trouble. “I couldn't help but wonder, during our last clash, why wouldn’t you just shift?” Rebecca's voice echoed, her words laced with a sinister undertone as she circled me. My gaze remained fixed on her, my heart pounding in my chest. “Now I understand.” Her lips curled into a predatory smile, her eyes narrowing with a chilling intensity. When my attention focused beyond her I saw Judy. She looked sorry and was holding her elbows, blue eyes shining a bit. Rebecca scoffed at me and then announced to her groupies. “We’re leaving.” They began to walk away, but the red-haired girl cast a final, ominous glance in my direction. “But I’ll be back for you.” Her words hung in the air, a chilling promise that sent a shiver down my spine. I let out a shaky sig
*Aria*Rebecca eyed me cockily, she wasn’t even in a fighting stance yet - just awaiting my response. I squared my shoulders and put my arms up, eyes fiery. “Come get me then,” I said cooly, and the red-haired girl looked momentarily surprised but it quickly morphed into fury. I completely focused on Rebcca’s movement, I had admit that it had been a long time since last time I fought her with all my almighty, I decided to left all others things behind and did my best, I know she is strong, but I can handle her with my skill and as long as I could deal with her special ability.I could dodge most of her attacks, but she always used it when I was about to dodge it so I was hit every time she used it. But I don’t care, I would give her a lesson this time no matter what it could cost.“Stay still, Aria.” She ordered, and I couldn’t help but obey—my limbs locked in place as Rebecca’s blow hit my shoulder. It fell back with a sickly snap, and I groaned. The ability wore off as qui
*Atlas*I beamed at my mate proudly. I knew she could do it but I was happy she finally went through with it. “I knew you could do it, I’m so proud of you.” I said to her and she looked like she was fighting a smile, I chuckled at her. “Your mom would be proud to.” She smiled proudly and nodded to herself, glancing down with a blush. I went and grabbed the salve on the table next to Aria, holding it up and looking at her inquisitively. “Want any help with this?” I asked and Aria shook her head. “No, I got it.” She said cooly and I chuckled at her again before grabbing her arm to apply the salve. She tensed under my touch before relaxing into it. “Where else does it hurt?” I asked lowly and she shivered. She shook her head and I noticed the way her eyes followed my hands as they worked. My mate was adorable, trying to deny the way she felt about me. I remembered how she was while in the north. It would be so much more bearable there with her. She could make any place better.
As I expected, as long as Scott knew I was in the academy too, he wouldn’t leave me alone. He kept contacting me and asked me to get back to him, but I refused every single time and tried my best to avoid him.The situation lasted for a few days and stopped, when I finally felt relieve and started to enjoy my school life, Scott found me again in a hallway, I turned around an wanted to leave, but Scott grabbed my arm, there was a smug on his face, which gave me a bad feeling.“What do you want? I told you we are over.” I asked with an alert.“I heard some interesting rumors, said you are wolfless, is that true, Aria? ”Though It was crazy to think that someway, somehow, Scott knew that I was wolf-less. Rebecca and some of the others must have told him and spread the rumor around with the people who knew of me in the class. It seemed to bring joy to him in some way to know that I was somehow on a lower level or rung than he was. In the hallway before the classroom, he stood there with
I never thought the moon could be so beautiful, casting shadows that seemed to reach out like branches from a large tree. But here I am, trapped in its eerie glow, my heart pounding like a drum behind my chest. Life had a funny way of always keeping more on my feet. There’s always a surprise, something that I can’t even predict. Atlas stood beside me, his presence a faint glimmer of comfort in the darkness. His hand brushes against mine as he adjusts his posture, crossing his hands over his chest. I glance up at him, searching for answers in his stormy, glowy eyes. But all I find is uncertainty, mirroring my own. I could no longer keep quiet."Do you know who did this?" I ask, my voice barely a whisper. The answer was obvious, especially in the way Atlas was tense beside me. But he didn't say anything, his jaw clenched tight as his fist was. His veins were visible, popping out against the low light.“Rebecca, I think, who else it can be if it’s not her. She warned me last time
The principal sat there with a stern look on his face, a mix of anger and disappointment in the fact that one of his students would ever resort to such actions. But he was a swift man, wanting to get to the bottom of everything in one straight shot. The two girls still looked nervous—they were stiff, eyes barely blinking, taking shy breaths. It was satisfying to see in real time.“Who told you girls to do something like this? Unless you’d care to admit which one between the two of you pulled off a dangerous stunt like that.” The principal urged, sitting forward. He was getting impatient judging by the stiff look on his face.“Someone told us to do it!” One of the girls yelled as if she’d been backed into a corner. “There was a third person and this someone told us to do it or they’d expose some of our secrets.” She was whining, sounding as if she was crying from the top of her lungs. I tried not to enjoy it so much. I forced a hand over my mouth to keep from smiling or giggling.