Aurora’s POV:By the time I opened my eyes again, it was bright in the morning. A look at my bedside clock confirmed it was well past 10 am… It’s quite unusual for me to sleep in. My mom was no longer in the room and I briefly wondered when she had left and why she didn’t wake me. I stood up and stretched a few times. I was feeling well-rested, a girl could get used to this.My first stop was the bathroom. I didn’t have my own bathroom, Bella and I usually shared the bathroom down the hallway that also served as the guest restroom. I was delighted to find the bathroom empty as Bella usually hoards the bathroom in the mornings and I have to wait at least an hour till she’s done. Curse her beauty routines.After I was done in the bathroom, I was retreating to my room when I heard hushed voices coming from the living room. I stopped moving, trying to make sense of what was being said. I had really good hearing so I didn’t need to move any closer and alert the people talking.“How will she
Aurora’s POV:After breakfast, I went to my room to get dressed to go to Jasmine’s house. It was literally a stone's throw away from mine and I got there quickly.I went straight up to her room and knocked on her door. She wasn’t surprised to see me as we practically lived in each other’s houses these days.“Hey!” She exclaimed excitedly as she ushered me into her room. Sometimes she was more excited about things that concerned me more than anyone else, including me.I plopped down on her bed as I said; “He’s my father.”Jasmine nearly burst my eardrums with her squeals. A total drama queen.“Wow… you’re royalty and I? I’m friends with a royal! I always knew my loyalty would pay off!” She screamed jokingly, practically bouncing at this point. Then she took my hands and kissed them. I pushed her away playfully and laughed.“But how did it happen?” She asked impatiently.I sighed and then proceeded to give her the full version of my parents’ history.“Damnn… your life sounds like somethi
Aurora’s PovMichael was visibly shocked by my rude tone. I had been nothing but sweet to him while we were together so he had hardly heard me raise my voice. “Well?” I asked again. “Sorry for waking you up. I need to talk to you” He says sheepishly. “Can you come outside?”“Why?” I asked with skepticism etched into my voice. “Please, I just need to talk about some stuff… just for a few minutes” It was time for my own dose of shock. Michael using the word ‘please’ was like an anomaly. What had gotten into him?“Ok. I’ll be out in a few,” I said and snapped my blinds closed. I patted my hair down absentmindedly as I made my way out of my bedroom and outside of our house. Michael was already waiting at the entrance. “Heyyyy…” He drawled out seemingly at a loss for words.I planted my hands on my hips in a stance that said ‘Get right on with it Mister’ I wasn’t a morning person and I hated having my sleep interrupted anyway. “Umm, how are you?” He asked“I’m fine. But I know you di
Aurora’s POVWhen I woke up for the second time, it was broad daylight. A quick glance at my bedside clock told me it was very few minutes till nine am. Today was a big day for me, if not the biggest day of my life, and I constantly had to tell myself that this was a good thing because fear was gnawing at my insides. Fear of the unknown. I mean what if I was more miserable there than here? I chose to silence that thought. Positive thoughts only!I started packing the rest of my belongings that hadn’t already been put in my suitcases. When I was done, I looked around and discovered I didn’t have much stuff. My entire life fits into two medium-sized suitcases; I sighed and stepped out of my room. I’d better get started on dressing up if I didn’t want to delay my dad. I had no idea what time he planned to leave but I didn’t want to be rushed if he came early. I passed by Bella on my way to the bathroom and I nearly laughed at the way she first froze, then hurried past me. One would h
Aurora’s PovWe drove without incident to the neighboring town which housed the Moon Valley Pack. Dad said they had an airport there and we would fly from there to the kingdom. It was going to be my first time being in an airport, and obviously my first time on a plane. Thankfully, I had my passport made when I turned 18 in hopes that I would travel around the world someday. After hearing that, My excitement towered over my fears. Come what may, I was going to make the best of this situation. In about an hour of driving, we arrived on Moon Dew Pack grounds. It was my first time ever in another town and I plastered my face to the window of the backseat, trying to take in every bit of the scenery. It wasn’t so different from my pack but it was a tad more modernMy dad supplied me with a brief history of the town and its inhabitants as we drove along. I was grateful for the little conversation. Soon we reached the airport and we were immediately ushered through a private route. My da
Aurora’s POV:My dad reluctantly separated from her grasp and held my hand in his right hand and hers in his left hand. “Let’s go in. We can talk inside.” And so I reluctantly allowed them to lead me inside the building. I was so lost in thoughts that I failed to admire my surroundings. A million questions were popping into my head with zero answers, and heck! It frustrated me.Did this mean my dad already had another family? Of course, he must have moved on after my mom. He was an Alpha after all. My heart sank at the realization that I might never fit in with my dad’s new family. I would always be the outsider. …And again, I would be the unwanted stepdaughter. When we got inside, my dad led us straight towards a flight of stairs but we didn’t go up, we walked past the stairs into a small corridor. He didn’t even greet the people, whom I assumed were workers, who had been lined up in the house properly. He only threw a curt nod their way and moved on quickly. His face also conve
Aurora’s POV:“Please do not say that, Emily. You’re my daughter too. And I love you so much. This doesn’t change anything between us,” My dad said trying to placate her. He was holding her hands now. Small bursts of jealousy welled up within me. They were very close, that much was obvious. I didn’t know how to feel about the daughter who had grown up with my father’s love for years. I was envious that they shared such a bond. I couldn’t bear it anymore and looked the other way.“Both of you are my daughters. And I’m the happiest person on earth right now. I finally feel complete, having both of you here.” My father said and I had to look back at them again. He was stretching out his other hand at me again with a huge smile on his face. I couldn’t blame him for already having Emily. At least, it wasn’t like I’d originally thought; that he had a wife and kids.“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier. There was just too much going on and I didn’t know how you’d react to Aurora. I couldn’t
Aurora’s POVI was met face-to-face with a slight glare from Emily. Then she quickly switched up her expression to a neutral one.“It’s time for dinner.” Then she quickly glanced at my outfit. Her lips settled into a thin line. Whether out of annoyance or boredom, I couldn’t tell. “I’ll be down in a few minutes. I should change” I replied “It’s fine. It’s just going to be us at the dinner table anyway” She says quickly. “Oh… okay,” I say, stepping out of my room. She was already walking ahead and I had to hurry to catch up to her. I fell into pace behind her and we walked to the dining room quietly. It was kind of awkward but I had no idea what to say to her and she wasn’t exactly eager to communicate either. The dining room consisted of a very long table with chairs arranged around it. No expenses were spared in the furnishing of this room and everything seemed to shine as if it was recently polished. I was 90% sure I would be able to see my reflection on the walls of this place
Unknown POV: (3 years later) Klaus and Aurora sat by the veranda, looking out at the field while young children played around, young children about their children’s age. Aurora was happy and her heart felt full… but somehow, somewhere deep inside her heart, she felt uneasy. She didn’t know what was wrong but she did know that she was uncomfortable. Her eyes wandered to where her children sat and seeing how they were still so engrossed with their toys, she smiled. “Maybe, I’m just so paranoid.” She mused, causing Klaus to turn to her. He asked her what she had said and after telling him about her thoughts, he let out a breath and muttered; “it’s been several years now, love. We’re fine now. Everyone is happy now… stop overthinking these things. The children, the pack is safe.” “But the children are too strong.” Aurora cried, “…it would take just one glance at them for an outsider to know that they’re different. They don’t even act like their mates!” “And how do you expect
Aurora’s POV:The glasses clinked as Klaus and I made a toast and while everyone sipped from our glasses, we didn’t. We only took the first sip after the toast and then poured most of the remaining contents of our drinks on the paper in the bin. It was our Prenuptial agreement. The stupid arrangement that Klaus had come up with when we first met. A smile tugged at my lips as I remembered those times and in awe of how much we’ve grown since then, I leaned into him for a hug.“Thank you,” I whispered, kissing his chest, uncaring if my red lipstick would stain his crisp white shirt. He didn’t seem to bother too as he also leaned closer, placed a kiss on my forehead, and whispered;“No, thank you, my love.”I blushed.It was the fiercest blush I have had in a while and everyone who noticed this began to laugh excitedly. At this moment, I looked around us, at my parents who were cheering and clapping at Bella while she made funny faces at David and Davina, at Jasmine who had tears stream
Aurora’s POV:I watched in curiosity as the flames lit up the evening sky, causing tons of smoke to fill the atmosphere in an almost suffocating manner. There were agonized screams coming from everywhere, but it was one from agony not from pain. Agony because a source of their livelihood was burning down, agony because a lot of money was being burnt to a crisp. Nobody was in pain, no. Klaus and I made sure no one would get hurt.While everyone had a piece of cloth or paper covering the lower parts of their face to block their nostrils from the angry fumes, I didn’t. I took it all in, giggling and happy.Klaus was standing beside me and he seemed just as pleased as I was. The only difference was that he wasn’t showing his emotions on his face. He still appeared stoic and nonchalant.One of Klaus’ soldiers held a limp Michael by his collar while he was made to watch his lifelong sweat go down the drain. He was quiet all through but his emotions were as bright as day. Tears streaked his
Aurora’s POV:My breath hitched in my throat as I watched Damon saunter into the room, brandishing a large gun on his shoulders. I saw more than a few Elders shrink away in fear and I almost barked out a laugh from how stupid they appeared doing that.However, I was quickly snapped to the present when I felt something cold against my skin and I frowned when I saw that it was the gun and that Damon was pressing it against my head.“And what is happening here?” He asked no one in particular, but his gaze was planted firmly on Klaus’ face.Without thinking, I pushed the gun away and got up, standing between Klaus and Damon. “What are you doing here?” I asked him instead, evading his question.I saw Damon’s eyes widen but I wasn’t sure if it was because he noticed that I wasn’t scared of him even with a gun or because of something else entirely. Choosing that opportunity, I stepped closer to him until we were almost standing chest to chest and whispered;“Leave… nothing here is any of you
The chatter in the room died down as soon he stepped in with his mate stalking behind him. Normally, anyone who saw them would think she was hiding behind him but that was unlike the case here.She was protecting him. She was his aide, his bodyguard, and his Luna.People knew them. Word had gotten out. She was the last of her kind. The only white wolf left in their entire world and people feared her for that. The elders who once wanted Klaus out of the throne because he wasn’t ‘fit’ now thought otherwise. With a Luna like her, you would always be fit.“King Klaus!” An old man with a boisterous voice called out. His voice rang around the room and when Aurora turned to regard him, he shrunk into his chair.Aurora always wanted to be respected, not feared. These days after a lot of people came to know what she was, she noticed that many now feared her. Those who respected her before feared and respected her now, and those who never respected her only feared her now.Right now, ignoring t
Klaus’ POV: I watched her, my mate, with fascination as she wiped the sweat off her face with the back of her hand and stepped away from the now limp form of a beat-up Alpha; and I couldn’t help but feel more proud of her than I already was. I loved how she’d gotten every information she wanted out of Michael without laying a finger on him… but considering the amount of damage she’d done to him, I wasn’t sure I could still classify her methods of torture as not laying a finger on him. She smiled at me when she came up to me, a smile that was so bright no one could imagine what she had been doing for the past hour. She handed her phone to me and I smiled when I noticed that it was still recording, even until now. Quietly, I shut it off and pulled her into a hug. “Thank you…” I whispered but she shook her head immediately. “What—?” “No, thank you,” She whispered lovingly, “…for acknowledging that this is my fight and not trying to get into it. At first, I didn’t know what to
Aurora’s POV: I stood in a corner of the dark room with amusement gleaming in my eyes while Emily glared daggers at me. By the other end, just opposite Emily was Michael who was still fast asleep as a result of the effect of the drug I had knocked him out with. Klaus’ guards had chained him to the metal chair and left him to my mercy… or so I thought until I smelled him, Klaus. I didn’t even turn around to acknowledge him. I didn’t even flinch. “What’re you doing here?” I murmured under my breath, but loud enough that he could hear me. He threw a glance at me. There was a hint of mischief in his eyes when he simply said; “I am here to watch you work.” Deep down, even though I tried to believe him, I knew that he was lying. I could feel it deep inside our mate bond. My heart clenched in my chest when I realized that he was here because he didn’t trust me not to hurt them so much, or perhaps even kill them but I didn’t say a word as regards that. I simply blinked back the tears
Aurora’s POV:I stepped into the dimly lit restaurant with a sultry smile gracing my lips. Even before I stepped in, I already knew where Michael was seated so I immediately made my way to him, almost basking in delight when his eyes widened as soon as he took in my appearance.“Queen superior…” he let out almost breathlessly. His eyes settled just on my exposed cleavage for a few seconds before he begrudgingly pulled them to my face.“…I thought I was supposed to meet with King Klaus today.” He pointed out, eyeing me skeptically.I shrugged; “well, hello to you too, Michael. I am doing fine and you?!” I sassed, eliciting a breathy chuckle from him.“Oh, I’m so sorry, Aurora, I was so stunned by your beauty that I momentarily forgot my manners.” He quickly responded.If that was his silly excuse for flattery then he had a lot more to learn. Refusing to show how unimpressed I was by him, I smiled, briefly exposing my pearly whites. “You flatter me!”Resting against the table, I leaned
Aurora’s POV:I was in the middle of outlining my lips with my new Charlotte Tilbury red lipstick when Klaus stepped into the room. I noticed how his eyes sexily roamed my body before landing on my eyes.“You look stunning,” he let out, his voice no more than a breathy moan escaping his lips. I smiled my toothy smile at him and turned to take a quick glance at my reflection in the mirror.“Thank you, love,” I murmured back.I was clad in a little red dress, and when I say little, I mean that it did little to cover my curves. It was a long dress alright but had a very high slit by the left side, one that almost reached my waist. The neckline was low and droopy, exposing more cleavage than I would have liked but that didn’t deter me. In fact, it made me feel like I could pull this off.My silver hair was in a tight ponytail but after noticing how serious it made me look, I released it, letting it drop and then I stepped away from the mirror.Klaus was already behind me when I spun away