Aurora’s POVSeven years of marriage and seven years of torture.“Sign the papers,” his voice was cold as he threw the document and pen at me, watching me with nothing but hatred and disgust, a familiar emotion I knew too well. I stared into the distance with a blank expression. I felt nothing.“Oh my Goddess, what did I tell you? She’s crazy,” I heard the voice of my sister-in-law whisper behind me and the angry curses of the Luna seemed to fade into the background.“Look at her, after killing her son, she dares act pitiful.”Why me?“I told you she is a heartless witch. Poor Caleb. He died because he couldn’t stand her being his mother, after all.”Why me? What did I do to deserve this?I closed my eyes, and a single tear fell. Regret and self-blame washed over me. The voices in my head seemed to want to tear me apart.“Yes, you deserved this. He died because of you, you!”“I, Kieran, the next in line Alpha to the Emberfang Nation, reject Aurora as my mate.”“Ahh,” I clutched my ch
Aurora’s POVI stared into the far distance in confusion. There was a lake in front of me. I could hear the sounds of crickets. The night was cold, and I seemed to be drenched and I was… I was breathing.Wait a second, let me rephrase that again, BREATHING?But that was impossible. I died. The sound of desperate coughing brought my attention back to the present, and I looked down to see a young girl around six to eight years expelling water from her mouth and gasping for air.My hands were on her chest and I titled my head in confusion as I tried to register what was happening. This… this felt oddly familiar.The girl opened her eyes slowly and was now watching me, but I stared back like an idiot, not knowing what to say or do.What was happening?“Miss Ivy!” A scream jolted me awake, and I tore my eyes from the girl to see people rushing towards us.Ivy? Where have I heard that name before?“Oh my Goddess, Miss Ivy, are you okay? Alpha Darius was so worried!” A middle-aged woman sc
Aurora’s POVThe name Aurora was all I knew about my identity. I had always been an outsider, one that wasn’t from the pack, and people did not easily accept my kind. And I guess being wolf-less did not make it better, so the hate began when I was just four, brought to the Emberfang Nation by Alpha Alaric.Alpha Alaric was the only person who treated me better than everyone, so when I found out I was his son Kieran’s mate, I was beyond happy to be part of his family.Just to be the perfect Luna in training, I stopped the only thing that I knew and was good at, medicine.The only time I was allowed to operate was on behalf of Aria, she took credit for what I did and became the best doctor in the country and I, well I hid from the limelight to serve my mate, to be the perfect future Luna everyone would love and perhaps, perhaps one day they would look past my flaws and accept me.How ironic.I did all that, not knowing that was the beginning of my downfall, the day I had decided to mate
Darius’s POVShe was the star of the party.When she walked down the staircase with her head held up high and her smile, that smile seemed to have done something to me.“Mine,” Magnus, my wolf, growled in my head, and my eyes narrowed at her as my frown deepened.“What do you mean by mine?” I asked back, head tilting slightly to the side as I watched her hug Ivy.“She is ours, Darius,” Magnus replied.I clenched my hand, not understanding what my wolf was implying, but hell, that scent of hers had been driving me crazy since last night.“That is impossible. She already has a mate.” I sneered.My eyes darkened as the supposed mate walked up to her and held her hand, but Ivy refused to let her go.Good girl, Ivy, keep her right there.“I don’t know what is happening, but I’m not mistaken. She belongs to us” I could feel Magnus slowly break out of my restraint, wanting to rush out and claim her right there.I stroked my chin, managing to keep him in check. What exactly was this girl?“Al
Aurora’s PovI stood frozen, my eyes locked on Darius's mischievous smile. What was he doing here? And why was he being so... flirty towards me? I felt a flush rise to my cheeks as he leaned in closer, his warm breath on my skin. I couldn't fathom why my heart was racing and suddenly I felt the need to touch him. He is the man I needed to avoid to prevent the whole rumor in my past life but why was he here in the bathroom with me, looking so mischievous and why do I feel this way? In my past life I didn't feel different about him. He was an Alpha I respected and feared but found favour in his sight because I saved his sister from drowning. In the past, he didn't follow me to the bathroom nor was he mischievous. The surprising thing is I can't explain why I felt this way about him as well. “What are you doing here?” I asked with curiosity in my voice. He moved closer, his nose brushing my neck, before I could ask him any more questions or process what was happening, the sound of f
Lycan Darius's POV I wasn’t expecting this.The moment Aurora yanked me into the cramped stall, my instincts screamed at me to resist. I was not accustomed to being manhandled, least of all by a woman as small as her. And yet, I let her. Something about the way she panicked when she heard footsteps out the bathroom made me curious.While we were in the stall, she held her breath when all I could do was inhale her intoxicating smell. The stall was tiny but perfect for the two of us there. I leaned in on her and reached to touch her. Her dress hugged her body, revealing her cleavage, which instantly gave me a boner. Why was she having so much effect on me?“Fuck! We've waited for too long for our mate and now she is also mated to someone else,” Magnus rumbled.I knew she felt the bulging when she suddenly looked down and her cheeks turned red. She reminds me of Muffins, sweet, lovely and fresh. I made a comment and called her muffins, then I saw how embarrassed then she asked me wha
Aurora’s Pov Stepping out of the bathroom, I sighed heavily, my heart pounding beneath as I tried to keep my calm. Shame burned in my chest, mixing with anger so thick it nearly choked me. I hated that Darius had witnessed that. I hated that I had to stand there, silent, while my so-called mate touched another woman in secret. But most of all, I hated that I had to pretend it didn’t bother me. Today was going to be a long and difficult night. I have to put on a smiling face and put up a deceitful face that masks my irritation and anger. Also, I have to avoid Darius, who is the Alpha of the pack we are currently, that I was entangled with in some shady rumors in the past. And now, it seemed, he's sort of obsessed about me, something I hope I'm delusional about. I took a deep breath, forcing a smile as I walked back into the grand hall. The dinner wasn’t over yet. The music and chattering filled the hall. I walked towards our table where Aria was seated and Kieran was engaged in a
Aurora’s Pov I wasn't one that loves being the center of attraction but getting mated to the Alpha's son, future Alpha as well had put me in limelight on so many times until Kieran stopped seeing me fit enough to be taken to events. After I gave birth to Caleb it got worst, considering the fact that we werewolves still snatches back after childbirth, Kieran still always found a way to body shame me. Ivy pulling me to the stage to dance with her was something that happened in my previous life. This particular dance was the start of it all. I wore the dress Aria had picked for me and somehow my nipple had slipped out while dancing with Alpha Darius. The shame I felt knew no bounds and being pulled to that same dance floor brought a replay in my head even though I'd modified the dress better this time around. On getting to the dance floor, Ivy took each of Darius and mine hand then began to swirl in dancing motion, grining and smiling. When the others joined in the dance, she stopped
Aurora's POV The cool morning air blew against my soft skin as I ran along the winding forest path, keeping my breathing steady and rhythmic as much as possible even though my energy felt used up. It had been too long since I run. With everything happening in Lunaris Dominion, I hadn’t had a moment to myself, let alone the chance to run like this. The trees whispered overhead, their leaves rustling softly in the breeze, and the earthy scent of pine and damp soil filled my lungs. I pushed myself harder, the sound of my sneakers pounding against the ground blending with the steady thump of my heart. I was lazy and out of shape from laying around doing nothing for weeks now. I reached a small clearing, I was breathless and flushed by the time I got there, but the tension I’d been carrying had eased just a little. I dropped to the soft grass and stretched out my legs, twisting the cap off my water bottle and taking long, slow gulps, the water spilling down my jaw in the process. Th
Aurora's POV It was time, I could tell what he was about to say to me. I've been preparing for this day since I discovered the moon goddess has given me a second chance. A day to make an entirely different decision, a start of something new and a new turn of events. I looked up at him, my eyes locked on him like I was daring him to spill those words that had destroyed my life in the past. The words he said to me that had taken everything I loved away. I remembered the girl I used to be, full of life and laughter, with dreams and aspirations but those words had changed everything when I agreed to it. After I had Caleb, he became the only reason that kept me going until he was taken away from me too. Even though it was in my past life, the pain still felt like an open wound, raw and bleeding.I felt a surge of anger and hatred towards Kieran who was sitting in front of me. He was responsible for all my suffering, for taking away everything that mattered to me. I dared him to speak, t
Aurora's POVThe time spent so far in this feels like a decade. Everyone still gets to go to work from here except me since my schedule has been pretty messed up. Aria has been busy following Kieran around and giving excuses like she's currently filling the vacancy of Kieran personal assistant till he gets someone to hire. I haven't been going out much lately because I have been avoiding coming across Alpha Darius after our kiss. I didn't know how I would face him without feeling embarrassed. At this point I was bored out of my freaking mind but today, I woke up feeling different. Lighter. Stronger. As if the weight of the past few days had settled into something sharp and clear into a resolve I hadn’t felt in long while. Since it felt like ages while we waited for the alliance meeting, it's high time I started working on my plans from this very pack. No more waiting for fate to throw its next cruel punch. It was time to fight back. It was time for my revenge. I stretched lazil
Darius's POV Stepping into the dungeon, the scent of fear was thick in the air, mingling with the dampness and the iron tang of blood. It was the kind of fear that penetrated into a man’s soul, the kind that broke even the strongest warriors. But this rogue? He hadn’t broken yet. He was shackled to the stone wall, arms stretched high above his head, his wrists raw and bleeding against the silver chains, unable to heal due to wolfsbane that had been used on him. Cuts were all over his torso, and his face was swollen and bruised beyond recognition. Blood dripped from his cuts, his breathing ragged and shallow but he was still stubborn, unwilling to yield or break. His eyes showed defiance in him.I hated the look in his eyes."Why did you attack Lunaris Dominion?" My voice was calm and dangerous. I crouched in front of him, watching him through my narrowed eyes. "Do you work for someone?" “Who sent you?” I asked with a low growl.The rogue spat blood at my feet, his cracked lips cu
Aurora’s Pov The ride back to Lunaris Dominion felt too short. I spent most of it trying to soothe the storm of emotions raging inside me, frustration with Kieran, confusion about Darius, and the pain of losing my son which feels fresh every time I remember him. it always felt like it was the day I found him lying in his own blood. It was a horrible site to behold as his mother. I carried him with my own hands. I blinked severally to clear the tears forming in my eyes.I was going to have my revenge if not for myself but for Caleb. I need to focus and put my head back in the game but firstly avoid Darius at all cost. By the time I reached the Lunaris Dominion packhouse, exhaustion settled heavily on my shoulders. I wanted nothing more than to collapse in my bed and forget the world existed for some moments. But peace wasn’t something I needed at the moment. It is a luxury I can't afford right now. My heart was consumed by a burning desire for revenge, and I was willing to pay any p
Aurora’s Pov I woke up feeling like my head had been stomped on. My head was pounding like a jackhammer hitting me hard. I felt waves of pain crashing my skull as I tried to lift my head from the chair I’d passed out in. I groaned as I made an attempt to shake off the pound in my head. My mouth was dry and I could still taste last night's alcohol on my tongue. I tried to swallow but my throat feels like sandpaper. Every muscle in my body aches, slowly as I sit up, the room spins around me. I felt nauseous and my eyes felt gritty like I had cried at a point in my sleep. What did I do last night? The memories are hazy, but I know I had way too much to drink. I can vaguely recall laughing, dancing, and then, the kiss.Oh fuck no.Darius. My stomach churned as I recall us on the dance floor. The way his hands felt on my waist, the way his eyes were on me like I was the only person in the room and then the kiss back in the room in this very chair. The memory made my cheeks burn even
Darius’s Pov We pulled up to the club in my limo, the VIP entrance glowing like a beacon in the night. I smiled to myself, anticipating a good time with the girls. I have never done this before. Bringing ladies out for a club night. I glanced at Aurora and I could tell she was a little nervous unlike Trina and Jenna who were all excited.The bass from the club’s music thumped through the limo’s windows even before we reached the entrance. We got down and walked to the VIP section, the bouncer’s eyes widened the moment he recognized me. It was one of the clubs owned by me that I had recently just acquired with a hotel in its compound. “Welcome Sir," he said, waving us through as he lifted the red velvet rope.The girls were wide-eyed, clearly not used to this level of treatment. Even Aurora looked a little surprised, though she tried to hide it. The flashing lights and the pounding rhythm of the music hit us like a wave as we stepped into the club’s crowded, electric atmosphere. I g
Aurora's POV I crossed my arms, staring at Darius as I waited for an answer. I couldn’t hold it in any longer. I let the question out all the pent-up frustration and confusion I’d been feeling.He exhaled, his dark eyes locking on mine with a calm look that made my stomach tighten. "I just wanted to spend time with you, Aurora," he replied. I stiffened. That was not the answer I had expected. “Spend time with me?” "But since you already had plans with your friends, I figured this would also be an opportunity to meet your friends as well and get to know them,” he continued.I narrowed my eyes on him."Meet my friends?” I pressed, “Why?" Darius smirked, but there was something unreadable in his expression. "Why not?" I huffed in frustration. He was still not giving me the response I wanted to hear. It was more to it. The words came rolling out of my mouth before I could stop them. “Why can’t you be like the Alpha I used to know in the past?” I asked.But as soon as the word
Aurora’s Pov I crossed my arms and shot Darius a glare, but he barely seemed fazed. “You don't have to…”But before I could even finish processing what had just happened, Trina and Jenna squealed in delight. “Yes!” they chimed in unison. “We would love that.”I stared at both of them in disbelief while Rachel was stunned at their response. “You’re seriously thinking of letting him take us out?” I asked. Trina rolled her eyes at me. “Uh, yeah?” Trina said.“Aurora, are you insane? Do you know how many people would kill for a night out with the CEO of Lunaris Capital?” Jenna chirped, practically making some silly moves. “You may not want to take advantage of this opportunity, but we do!” Jenna nodded with equal excitement in her voice.Yet, before I could protest further, Trina and Jenna squealed with more excitement. I looked at Rachel for some words to get us out of the situation. “Don't look at me, I don’t know whether to be impressed or worried.” Rachel said. Meanwhile,