“ Uhm oh all right then ma'am I totally accept and respect that which you have said , probably for some reasons I don't think I can justify, you don't think that you can actually get to tell me a thing or two yet, or even get open with me, but then I know you, and I smell you, and I know that with time all of this will unfold properly, and I will always be ready to be by you.I will always serve you to my best my queen, always count on me for that, as it is as guaranteed as ever.It is the most guaranteed thing you could ever get.”She smirked as she made to get her clothes back up while I stared at her sucking my lips, just as a way to hide my disgust at her.“ Yeah you're right maybe.And I guess you should ask leave.I would love to have some time with my self still, I really appreciate you though, but then I really would love to have sometime for myself,I need to reflect on a couple of things actually, and uhm…Yeah you seem to be interrupting my peace quite a little, I appreciate
Aria's p.o.v“ Well, I think that will be enough for now, as I have a little meeting to attend with the others in the chamberBut don't you worry you little thing, whenever it is you need whatever it is, you know you can get it from anyone you choose to call.There is nothing for you to be scared of anymore, as this now your home, you are free to do whatever it is that you will, and feel like.There are no bounds and no restrictions to whatever you feel like you want to do.”He patted me on the back and he made to leave.I nodded my head, and folded her arms, as I slowly walked towards the marble seat in the room.I took to one of the seats, staring at the marvelous room, it had some of the decorations in the color of hold, probably was real gold.Whichever way,it as so marvelous of a sight to behold in every metric.I was soon was distracted by the presence of two maids.Who held a tray each in their arms.“ Uhm hey Madame, good day. We felt it was time to hand over some of the refr
Aria's Pov;‘ yeah I guess that will be enough, you know you all have done a great job with me already I can't like to you, your flowers needs to be given yo all of you actually,And uhm..Yeah it looks nice,you can now get on your various ways, as I have a lot of relaxation to make.”They all nodded and left the room.“ Hmm, this good actually, I can't believe I was the one who said all of that, honestly speaking this is a real thing.Now I may actually be with powere to be honest, and this is not even a form of joke childsplay, nothing like that clearly, as this was the real definition of power, as I swear I will make use of it as much as I have to.I smiled at all that was beginning to manifest with me.“ But then Talon honestly needed to get out of my mind actually, I don't give a damn or two on how it should Happen, but then I think the thought of him alone makes me go crazy.I really need to take really huge steps to end all of this madness one and for all.Yeah I know what just
Aria's pov;I smiled at her, as she returned it.She turned back to the dancers Andi sighed.“ Damn! Have I made a mistake in this situation? Have I gotten it all wrong again? It's not like I am not prone to making these sorts of mistakes.Matter of fact, it is my specialty.I sometimes think I am just too much of a mistake maker actually.And to be honest I am okay with a lil of it actually.It is nothing that much in all reality.I just think I will have to endure for the most of all of it.I just have to endure and let it all go through.Nothing too big to it actuallyIt is doableI will let her have her time to get into anything at all she feels she would want to get into, and the with time I will make sure to scrutinized and know if I will really want to keep her or not.Yes I guess that will be it.I feel like I may have gotten it clear right now.Yeah I should have.As there is nothing really much into it.I know have a plan and it is left for her to show me why she isactually m
Aria's pov;He still stood with his arms folded his feet tapping way harder against the floor now, and I could feel it within being told that there was actually something wrong.All was not chill with him As he made it seem.I chuckled and placed my hand on his bicep slowly.“ Hey Caden, trust me when I say to you, you do not have cause to worry for anything at all that it.Trust me when I say it.You just don't have to, and it is pretty much all right actually if you don'tThere is not much to it you know.Not very much,like I have been saying, I just need timeAnd that's all, there is nothing really wrong with me, I just dnt know htbto call this sudden attitude of mineMost likely comes with the change of environment I guess,not like there is anything that serious going on here.”I winked at him, but the. The more I tried to make him get softened, it seemed to make him more angry.“ Hey girl, I hope you do not take me for a fool.!”He was serious this time and I gasped.“ No, not th
Aria's Pov;I had gotten real scared once I saw him, but then I tried to convince myself that it was nothing like my fears.And just like I as able to convince myself, so it went actually“ Nah,you are doing a hell of a good job Malone.I can see all that you do by taking real charge of this place. Both the hygiene and the work that actually needs to be doneAnd that is actually good you son of you should ask me.And you know I will always be honest with you, at anytime in particular.There is nothing much to it.I just have to pay you back all that you do, and I love how you go about your job dutifully. As for this one, she is my Luna to be, and you know what that means? She is here for the tourism aloneWithout a chance to get in their with the criminals.It's only for sight seeing you know, and uhm, yea I guess I have had enough word with you, I need her going around to meet some of them.”With that, he patted the back of the huge fellow whom he hd referred to as Malone“ Well, ye
Aria's Pov;He got to where I stood, and he placed his hand below my chin, and he raised my face up.“ Now you are making some sense finally, and I would have actually loved for you to hear from the victims themselves.That would have been the best actually, I mean that would have made the most sense to me actually, but then while it was not really possible, I won't mind having to lecture you by myself.”He patted me on the back, and held my hands as he led me out of the dungeon.While I was glad that I had finally gotten out of the room that was filled with such foul smell, and the gnashing of teeth I could not also help but feel pity for all that was in the room, as they were certain never to make it out of the place till they hadanaged to breath their last.That was the only sure possibility for them .As well as taking the most difficult path the world beyond.There was just no form hope whatsoever for them, as it was actually very pitiable to think of.We had gotten out of the h
Aria's Pov;I immediately took to the bedroom I was now in doubt of even myselfAnd I knew that there was something gone amiss somewhere, just that I may have not been able to figure it out just yet.Cause I can tell that his mood is very much unlike him.Very much unlike him in the most part.I really need to uncover all of the problems and know what really has gone wrong in all of this.I sat on a chair, my hands on my head, as I tried to go through my whole life the past week, or the past few days I rather.And from all I could get,I could say I did not really make any much of mistakes in the past yet.I did not do much bad to be honest.Matter of fact I was planning on becoming the best part of myself of trying my best to love him as much as possible.Such was my intention of lately, and while I was finding it a lot hard, but still trying to cope, here comes him with the new energy.Of course I understand that he has been a lot good to me for the most part, but then it is obvious t
ARIA'S POVI was dried up, but still very much energized. I really had powers. Training was not yet over. I really wanted it to be over so I would return to the manor and celebrate. I needed to. “Are you done resting?” Dylan asked. Caden had already returned to his duties. I nodded. “That's good, cause we still have to continue.” He said, standing up and motioning for us to go into the forest. “From what I've gathered, we still have a lot of work to do. And because we don't know what your powers are, we have to try out almost all the things.” I was confused. “Can't we just focus on the water for now?” I asked. He shook his head. “I'm using Paria's template for you, Aria. She was good with the water and she was also good with the sword. So I need to confirm if that's the same thing for you so we can know where to actually concentrate more on.” This was the longest Dylan had said to me since the beginning of the training. I nodded in understanding and together, we made our way
ARIA'S POV “My lady,” Sophia whined. “You'll be late for your training.” I tossed. “Just five minutes more.” I said to her and turned to find a more comfortable position. “That was exactly what you said 30 minutes ago.” She grumbled. “Master Caden will be pissed if he comes in here and sees that you're not ready.” I hmmed her. My entire body was aching me. I know I'd been fired up to continue the trainings with Dylan yesterday, but now I wasn't so sure I would survive another day. “Just five minutes, Sophia.” And in a bid to extend my time, I asked her another question in the hopes that she wouldn't notice. “Have you prepared the bath water?” “My Lady!” She groaned. “The water has been changed three times because you like it three times.” “Oh my god, Sophia. You wouldn't just relent.” I groaned and rolled off the bed. She smiled sheepishly. “That's exactly why you love me my Lady.” She said and I rolled my eyes. I was late. I knew. Dylan would throw all the tantrums in the wo
ARIA'S POVThe time was here. If I was going to beat the enemy camp then I needed to discover my powers and train myself. This wasn't going to be a child's play. Processes had been put in place to train me. For instance, I was going to meet with the best swordmaster of the pack, Dylan. I would have actually preferred Caden to teach me but he was held up in his duties and without saying it, we both knew time was no longer on my side. The nightmares had not stopped, neither had they reduced. Instead, Paria's sorrowful face was etched in my face like a fingerprint and I couldn't forget the marks on the creature's body. But I'd decided to move on. I'd moved back into the main part of the manor but had still not started going outside. The servants whispering had not stopped. The ones that came in contact with me, refused to meet my gaze, just doing whatever thing that brought them there and leaving almost immediately. Sophia was the only one who managed to stay in the room with me,
ARIA'S POV I’d made up my mind. I was going to leave. No, I wasn't going to run away. I needed to leave to know about my history. I was tired of being lied to. Tired of second-guessing every choice I made like they weren't the right choices. I had retired to my room and was pacing, confused on how to actually break the news to Caden. He would be devastated, but I couldn't help it. I really had to leave. From my quarters, I heard Damian say something and I guessed that Caden had come back. I mustered my brightest smile and plastered it on my face. “You're back!” I said a little too cheerfully when the doors opened. Caden was indeed back, but his countenance was not smiling. His shoulders were sagged and he walked like the whole world was resting on his shoulders. “What happened?” I asked as I led him to the bed. He looked at me, his eyes cloudy. “ The guards found a body.” his eyes were cloudy. “The creature’s” I gasped. It was as if a force had pushed me down and I found mys
ARIA'S POVWe were in the small room that had served as his grandfather's study, just as he had promised and were flipping through the books.“You know I can do this all alone, yeah?” I asked. I really wanted him to take a break. He was tired and you could tell just by looking at him.He gave me a tired smile. “Two makes the work faster and more effective.” He said then went back to flipping the books.I shook my head, amazed at his persistence, but at the same time worried. “If you actually say so.”We went back to work, continuing to work in total silence when Caden whistled in surprise.I jacked my head up, wondering what was happening and saw his face almost white.“I think you should see this.” He motioned for me to come, his tiredness disappearing like they'd never been present.“What's that?” I was a little bit uncertain about his excitement.“You need to see this.” He said, excitedly and without even waiting for me to get up from where I was scrawled on the floor.He opened th
ARIA'S POVThe air in the manor was colder than usual.Even with the fire blazing in the hearth, I couldn’t shake the chill that clung to my skin, not from outside, but from within. It had been three days since the warning, the warning that had completely derailed my trajectory of thoughts. I'd had no choice but to go to Caden and reveal the things I'd found out that night, including the mark and the strange woman who had refused to tell me her name. And I couldn’t forget the way Caden had looked at me afterward.He didn’t say it aloud, but I saw it in his eyes, the weight of everything he was trying to hold together. The fear he wouldn’t admit. The worry etched into the tight lines of his jaw. His eyes never left me for long these days, as if he were trying to memorize my face in case I disappeared. He had fretted over me and had given Sophia strict instructions not to let me out of her sight. I wandered down the long corridor toward the pack's private training yard, boots silent
ARIA'S POVI couldn't sleep. The wind was howling through my windows, the room eerily quiet.I'd switched on the lights so the room would at least lighten up and I would be able to see whatever thing that crawled on the ground or flew in the air.The star shaped mark was pounding on my arms like it was being triggered, more like breathing. It was as if there was a living being, resting on my arm.Tired of tossing on my bed, I sat up on the edge of the bed, picking up a pillow and wedging it on my lap.Caden had offered to sleep with me in the room but I'd declined.For one, he had a lot of things to do as regards the pack and had been declining them on my behalf. I didn't want him to be behind schedule because of me.The second one was that if he slept in the same room with me, he would most likely notice the mark on my arm. And I wasn't ready to tell him that I'd disobeyed his orders.When Sophia was preparing me for the night, I swore her to secrecy, saying she wouldn't divulge anyt
ARIA'S POVThe forest was unnaturally still. Even though it was chilly, the leaves were not rustiling. It was so quiet as though it was uninhabited by the wolves that stayed close-by.The sun was shining brightly but it looked like the canopy of trees was preventing the sun from making its entrance, making the forest a little too cloudy.The past two days had been me resting in the confines of my room per Caden's instruction. I was tired and the air in my room was now too stale. I needed to explore. And by exploring, I needed to be outside the manor.Frankly, I hadn't been here before. This forest was like a bridge. A bridge between the outside world and the inside world. I felt a pull, one I couldn't quite comprehend.It was as if there was something drawing me here, silently screaming my name and I felt compelled to check whatever it was out.I felt terrified. I was away from the safety of the manor, away from the eyes of Caden and the rest of the pack but I couldn't resist the urge
ARIA'S POV The evening breeze was chilly, the trees clapping and the birds singing. The day was almost over and I'd just retired for the day. Having had my bath and taken my evening meal,I was on the bed in my evening dress reading a novel I'd picked from Caden's library. During the tour, for one reason he hadn't taken me to the library. I'd assumed there wasn't any until we were having a conversation and he'd somehow, casually mentioned it. The library had become my go-to spot ever since. I'd just turned to the next page when I heard a scratch on my door. It looked as if someone was pacing by the door. I wasn't so sure and I wasn't ready to leave the book I was reading to check it out. Scratch. Another movement.Sophia was not here. I'd just told her to retire. I could hear the soft breathing by the door. Someone was clearly there and was carrying out all these theatrics to give me an imaginative dream when I finally fall asleep. I dumped my book and stood up quietly, putt