All Chapters of HER SECOND CHANCE MATE: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

ARIA'S POV There's a significant shift in the air between us the next day at breakfast. Running with his wolf has unlocked something in me. Something in me wants to live. I want to stay alive, thrive, and survive. Most importantly, I want to do it all by Lucas' side. I find myself unable to tear my eyes away from him as he cuts his food. I never noticed his muscles were so prominent. Yesterday, he stepped behind a tree to get dressed, and I turned my back to him.My curiosity had gotten the best of me, and I told myself that I would take just a tiny peek. I was rewarded with the sight of his muscles rippling as he tugged on the short he had brought along with him. I should have kept my word of only looking for a second because he turned and we locked eyes. I had been so embarrassed that I was unable to say anything until we got back to the packhouse. Even then, I had run straight into my room and didn't come out.This morning, I had debated whether I could get away with not coming d

LUCAS' POV Leaving Aria in her heat was making me feral. It must be very painful for her as it was her first time. The first day, I had been barely unable to resist her, but I regained my senses in the last minute. Goddess, that had to be the hardest thing I've done in my entire life.All I want to do is give her relief, but I know she's not ready. This is only her first time after all. What if she regrets it after she snaps out it? She's only going to end up hating me for taking advantage of her. “Why aren't you with her?“ Cole had asked. I know the question only came through him. It was Brielle that truly wanted to know. "It's her first time,” I told him simply. “I should have spoken to her about it, but I didn't realize that she doesn't know anything about it.““I understand. She's still going to be angry when she snaps out of it. Insecure, mostly.““I'm going to explain to her when she wakes up. You know I would have relieved her, but she won't even talk about wherever she was

ARIA'S POV “A trip? All of a sudden?“ I was suspicious, but the way he was looking at me so earnestly was erasing the doubts in my mind. “Trust me, this is the best solution. Why didn't I think about this beforehand?“ He suddenly looked happy at the prospect of going on a trip, and I didn't want to ruin that for him. Since he looks like someone kicked his favorite cat. So I asked him the only sensible question. “When do we leave?“ He looked relieved, like he expected me to argue with him on it. “As soon as possible. Tonight, if possible.“ “Tonight? Where are we going? What should I pack?“ I started to panic before I realized that Brielle would help me with that. “Just a simple bag. Pack something you can run in.“ “Run?“ I balked, which made him laugh. “It'll make sense once I give you a full explanation.“ “Hmm.“ “Trust me, okay?“ Twenty minutes later, I was relaying the little information I had to Brielle. “Something you can run in? That makes a lot of sense.“ “But why?

Third Person's POV“The people are talking, my Alpha.“ The Elders of Red Moon Pack were gathered in the council room.“What are they saying? Why do they always have to say something?“ Alpha Kane roared, and they all drew back in fear. None of them were interested in dying. Just two days ago, Alpha Kane snapped and bit off an omega's head. He said she didn't bow at an appropriate angle. Ever since he rejected his true mate, Alpha Kane's wolf had been slowly deserting him, which in turn was making him lose his senses gradually.“My Alpha, they are all worried for your health.“ Even the stronger of the elders spoke cautiously, not wanting to incur his wrath.“My health? I'm fine. Am I not leading the pack well?““Eh, well,”“If you all have nothing to say, then leave. I must observe my siesta.“ He stalked out of the room, not giving them the chance to say anything else.The elders looked at each other before slowly filtering out of the room. Maybe they would be able to talk to him anoth

Third Person's POV In the aftermath of Aria's victory, a lot of things happened at once. Alpha Lucas swung his true mate around in wild joy. He couldn't believe she had actually won. Fair and square and so easily, too.“My woman is a natural,” he thought to himself. “We're going to be together for the rest of our lives. Forever.““Lucas, I did it.“ No one was as happy as the new official Luna. There was also another couple who were over the moon, with Aria becoming the Luna. It was Beta Cole and Brielle. They hugged each other as if it were a personal victory. Beta Cole couldn't believe the fierce feeling of pride that swept through him because of the new Luna Aria. Brielle was happy she was a close confidante of the new Luna.“I'm going to be like her lady-in-waiting.“ She thought. “We're going to have so much fun.“The night before the fight, the couple had turned and tossed around in bed. Cole was thinking of ways he could help her win while his mate hoped she wouldn't get beaten