Jayden's POV."Sir, you have controlled every part of my life, but I will not let you meddle in my love life!" My grandfather had always had his way. He only allowed me to do things that he thought were right.He was the one who made me so keen on the pack that I didn't have any time for myself or my family. It was only when Antonia walked into my life that I became more interested in other things. I didn't want that to change. I wanted to keep teaching her how to play the piano. I wanted to keep cooking with her. I wanted to keep doing my favorite things with her."Jayden, you cannot disobey me." He snarled, pulling me out of my thoughts"I have obeyed you all my life, but it's different this time," I retorted,refusing to surrender. "I love Antonia and I'm not going to let anyone separate us." "Separate you? Will you stop being delusional?" He thundered, hitting his cane against the floor. "You are two different people. The first error of hers was being a common werewolf. They a
Jayden's POV."Alpha?" I let out a laugh.I wondered how he got my number, but I guess that I already knew why.I stood up and walked closer to the balcony's railings. I did not want to wake Antonia up if she was already asleep."How can you still call yourself an Alpha? Aren't you pathetic?" I mocked."I didn't call to bicker with you, you fucking bastard!" He growled over the phone."I know that you manipulated my private investigator into giving me a wrong information, but it was quite dumb of you to think that such nonsense would hold me back!" He sneered arrogantly."Logan, I'm not interested in your barking! I just want you to forget about Antonia," I demanded, trailing my fingers on the railings."Are you mad? What gave you the right to tell me that while keeping my wife from me?"I retorted in anger, "Wife? I think you must be suffering from amnesia because you don't have a wife. Antonia is mine and you better get that into your thick skull!""How dare you even call her your w
Tonia's POV."What is the problem?" I asked as his expression changed."There is no problem," He denied and kept his phone back into his pocket.I knew he was lying. Something must have happened between him and his grandfather. I hoped they didn't disagree because of me."Antonia, do you want to sleep now?" He suddenly asked."Yes, I'm very tired," I nodded."Alright, let's go in." He held my hand. We walked back into the room, and I looked around. "This room is very beautiful," I commented with a smile.The room wasn't just beautiful, but its design was also archaic and elegant"Yes it is," He agreed with me."I will sleep on the couch."He let go of my hand and turned towards the couch. "Wait!" I held his hand. "That couch doesn't look comfortable.""I will manage,"He smiled, trying to reassure me. I didn't want him to manage such an uncomfortable space. This was his family's house, and all he should get is comfort."I don't want you to sleep there," I refused, pulling him towar
Tonia's POV. I was shaken by his sinister words. I didn't expect him to be so direct."Sir, I do not need your money," I refused, still being respectful.He laughed darkly, "Are you sure about that? because it seems like you have a knack for jumping from one Alpha to another."I felt instantly insulted. "My relationship with Alpha Logan was only ruined because of his infidelity and—"He interrupted, "So, are you using my grandson as a rebound or some backup plan?""Sir, that is not it. Jayden is my mate...""He is your mate because he told you that. You don't even know whether he's telling you the truth!" He sneered. "If you are too weak and useless to recognize something as little as a mate bond, then you're seriously not worthy to be his Luna."I knew something like this would happen, but I wasn't prepared enough for it."Sir, I might not have a wolf or a status, but..."He cut me off again, "I'm happy that you're aware of your position. You made a huge mistake getting involved w
Jayden's POV.I parted hug and gave her another smile. I wanted her to know how much I loved her, so when she eventually finds out about my grandfather's opposition, she wouldn't doubt me."Let's go," I muttered and held her hand.l could never get tired of holding her.I was determined to do it for the rest of my life.We left the mansion and headed to the cinema. When we arrived there, we got our popcorn and drinks.I wasn't able to focus on the movie,I just kept staring at her. She looked so cute while filling her mouth with the popcorn. "This movie is funny," She laughed. "It is," I nodded, smiling behind my mask. I watched her every expression throughout the movie, loving each one of them. Meanwhile, she devoured her snacks along with mine. I wouldn't deny that this was the best movie night ever."The movie was so much fun," She laughed as we walked out of the cinema."I did not expect it to be that exciting," She added, swinging my hand back and forth in excitement.She see
Jayden's POV."They have no right to be angry at me for cherishing the woman that the Moon Goddess chose for me," I sneered in irritation."They were the same people who ridiculed me for being a mateless Lycan king!" I raised my voice. "They called me incomplete and weak for not having a Luna that can produce a potential heir when I die or step down!""I have a mate now, and they are still complaining. What exactly do they want from me? I'm so fucking tired of this shit.""Jay, they aren't angry that you have a mate. They are not just happy that she is an omega," Ryker muttered, making me more angry. "She's still a person, and an intelligent one at that. She is compassionate and—" Ryker cut me off, "Jay, we have to be realistic here. The council does not care about that. They are more concerned about your reputation and how it affects them!""Tonia being a good person will not help your reputation. Once the other Alphas find out that she's a nobody, they are going to target her. She
Tonia's POV."I want you to punch that bag harder!" Ryker commanded.We had been training since Jayden left."Chihuahua, punch that bag harder!"I glared at him and punched the punching bag as fast and hard as I could."That is the spirit. Now, I want you to imagine that the punching bag is my face," He teased."Say no more!" I smirked and hit the bag so hard that it suddenly had a tear."Woah, I just tore the bag a bit," I laughed, showing it to him."I never knew you hated me so much. Oh, my poor face," He let out a fake cry.I rolled my eyes and laughed.Ryker had been very funny to me lately. He wasn't that obnoxious fool who kept bashing everything about me. I was starting to like him as a friend."You have become so much better in such a short period, I must say that I'm..."I thought he was going to compliment me, but he was still a nasty bastard."I must say that I'm disappointed. I expected you to perform much better!" He said sarcastically. "I think Jayden has been pampering
Jayden's POV."The pack council demanded that I choose between you and this pack," I laughed bitterly."What?" She exclaimed and broke the hug.It seemed like she already knew where I went, so there was no need to hide anything from her. "Why would do they ask you to do something like that?"I asked myself the same question. I didn't think that the council of elders would pull such a stunt.I thought they were respectable, but they were lower than dogs.They must have thought that they had trapped me."Jayden, I am so sorry about all this. You are going through this sort of thing because of me, I am sorry for bringing you so much—""Shh," I pressed my finger against her lips."I was terrified on my way here. I wondered how I was going to choose between the woman that has stolen my heart and the people I have once given my heart to," I muttered with a shaky voice."I have so many memories of this pack. I have dedicated almost my whole life to make it what it is today. But I also have
Tonia's POV.Yesterday was very tough for me, but Olivia had stopped pressuring me to leave. I had done my best to stop thinking about Jayden. "I feel bored," I yawned, walking into the sitting room. I looked around the sitting room and there was a small shelf beside the television. I walked over to it and started bringing out some of the books that got my attention. "This looks nice," I smiled a little, gazing at the title of the book. "The title sounds interesting, I think that I will read this," I said and kept the other books back on the shelf. I walked over to the couch and sat. I opened the book and the first name that I saw on the page was 'Jayden' "Seriously? Jayden is the name of the main character??" I rolled my eyes and closed the book. I stood up from the couch and returned the book to the shelf. I tried searching for another one, but there was a character with the name 'Smith'. Smith was Jayden's last name. "Fuck!" I cursed. "I am trying not to think about him
Jayden's POV. "I am not meeting anyone. You can entertain them youself," I retorted, refusing to be trampled upon."What did you just say?" He scowled, lifting his cane.I snapped. "Sir, I am not a child anymore, and I am no longer that pushover that you kept controlling!""I am not meeting anyone, and I do not approve of any marriage arrangement. I am already committed to someone and that is enough for me," I stood my ground."You stupid child!" He thundered, hitting me with the cane."What is happening here?" Mother entered the room suddenly. "Why are you hitting him?""Your son has grown insolent, disrespectful and disobedient! He no longer has any respect for me!" He snarled."What is the problem? Why are you saying all this?" She asked, looking between us."What did you do?" She looked at me directly."He has refused to meet the family that I have made his marriage alliance with!" He thundered."What marriage alliance? What in the Moon Goddess' name are you talking about?"I tho
Jayden's POV.What did he just say? "Sir, I don't think I heard you properly.""I am sure that you heard me perfectly. You should start getting ready to meet the beautiful woman that I have chosen for you," Grandfather smirked. I snapped. "I will pretend that I did not just hear that. Let us forget that we ever had the conversation.""You have truly become rude and ill-mannered. I believe that being away from my tutelage for so long has made you very reckless!" He spat, looking angrily at me. I sat up and looked him straight in the eye. "I am not being rude. I just want you to stop all of this. Why can't you see that I love Antonia very much? Why are you hell-bent on separating us!" I sneered. "Separating you?" He laughed like I had said something funny."This is the second time that you are making that statement, and I am going to correct you again." "You were never in the world or caliber to begin with. I also heard that she has left you, therefore, I don't think that I'm doin
Jayden's POV."Yes, I wanted you to let her go in the beginning, but then I learned how much of a good person she was and watched how she made you happy," He replied warmly and sat on the bed."I know that you are hurt about everything that happened, but you have come this far. I don't think that you should throw it all away," He said with a shrug."I tried to stop her from leaving. I kept telling her to stay with me, but she said that her decision was final and kept behaving like I was stopping her from reaching her goal," I said sadly. "I don't even want to talk about this anymore,please leave." "Jay, you should not give up on her. You have done a lot to be with her, you even went against your scary old man of all people. You also risked your life to protect her. Your love for her is very deep—""But her love for me isn't!" I cut him off. "I'm not even sure that she loves me. She had already told me that she would never reciprocate my feelings...""Love isn't supposed to be a bed
Jayden's POV."You have to eat something, you can't continue this way," She said, forcing me to eat. I looked away, "Mom, please stop," I was tired of everything and just wanted to rest. Was that too much to ask? "Jayden, you are not going to heal your pain by starving yourself. Your internal injuries won't heal either!" She snapped, giving me a pained look."You are also sad and your wolf must be suffering because of the departure of your mate. You are making things much worse by not eating."She insisted, taking another scoop of the food to my lips, "I am your mother, and I don't like seeing you this way. Please eat."I would have fallen for the loving look in her eyes and eaten the food, but today was different.I was angry and hurt. I didn't feel like being consoled or comforted by anything, especially not food.My stomach felt tight with anger and my whole mouth felt dry."Mother, no means no," I asserted and threw my face to the side."Are you seriously doing this? Why are yo
Tonia's POV. This was what I wanted, but now that he had walked away from me, why was my heart hurting so much? He had decided to respect my decisions like always, but why was I stupidly expecting more?Why was I expecting him to still try convincing me? Why wasn't I relieved that he had easily let me go like I wanted?Jayden was right. I was selfish, very selfish."I have been hurting him for so long without even realizing it. I'm horrible," I cried and reached for my chest.My heart was aching horribly in my chest. The pain was now worse than before."Ugh,"I groaned. I bent down and buried my face in my lap. Tears just kept flooding down my face.I felt even more pathetic than before. Why was I acting like this wasn't the path I had chosen?Why was I acting like the victim when I had been the one pushing him away? Why was I behaving like he had hurt me when I did this all by myself?"Tonia," I heard Olivia's voice, but couldn't bring myself to raise my head."Hey," She bent down
Tonia's POV.I didn't know whether to hug him right now or hide in shame. He must have suspected that I was about to run away. How must he be feeling right now?He had a smirk on his pale face, but was I not a traitor in his mind?"Jayden, when did you wake up? Are you alright?" Olivia asked, looking as shocked as I was. "I was a little fine until I realized that my mate was not by my side," Jayden replied with a smile. However, I knew his smile was not genuine. He was hurt. "Oh, I just wanted to take her for a few drinks. I am sorry for taking her away from you, I just wanted to cheer her up," Olivia lied. I didn't want her to become the bad guy because of my decision. I should take responsibility. "She's not saying the truth," I dismissed her words. "I wanted to leave and never return..." "Tonia!" Olivia whisper-yelled and pinched me. I should have not hurt him that way. I should be jumping for joy that he was awake, but there was no need to keep lying. "King Jayden!" "Jay
Tonia's POV.I held his hand and took it to my face. I nuzzled my cheek against it and tears escaped my eyes. "Thank you for everything you've done for me. I will never forget our happy moments," I sobbed. My heart was being ripped apart. "I know you might hate me when you wake up and realize that I am gone, but I just want you to know that I am doing this for your well-being. I hope you understand.""I hope you don't search for me, and respect my decision," I muttered and brought out a folded note from my pocket.Although I had been told that some people could hear things during their coma, I couldn't rely on that.I had written everything I felt inside the note and would give it to Leah when I was ready to leave."I would have put this in your hand, but your grandfather might come to see you and get rid of it. I don't want that," I laughed bitterly.I removed his hand from my face and placed it by his side. I leaned closer to him and held his face.I missed seeing his blue eyes,
Tonia's POV.I touched my stinging cheek and tears filled my eyes. "Grandpa, why would you hit her like this? This is unacceptable!" Leah yelled, helping me from the floor."You better shut up your stupid mouth! How dare you tell me what is acceptable or not acceptable? stupid child," Jayden's grandfather sneered.His voice was full of so much anger."I told you to let that boy be, but you refused and now your stupid ex-husband has put him in a coma!" He thundered."Grandpa, that is not her fault at all. I am sure that she didn't expect something so horrible to happen. You shouldn't blame her for the mistakes of another person!" "I kept quiet the last time you threatened her, but I won't remain silent again!" Leah fired. "Leah, please..." I didn't want her to get in trouble with her grandfather. "I did not come here for you, you little brat!" He shouted and looked at me. "Jayden would have been hale and healthy if you had accepted my offer at that time and left him alone!" "You