All Chapters of BOUND BY BETRAYAL, CLAIMED BY THE ROGUES : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Dynamics of Packs As I stood in the centre of the meeting site, I was surrounded by the familiar faces of Ronan's pack members. But even with their kind smiles and greets, I couldn't shake the feeling of estrangement. Ronan nodded, his face fixed on me. "Aria, I want you to meet the rest of the pack." Ronan introduced me to the other members of the pack, and I followed him. There were Kai, his sister and strategist; Ryker, his brother and Beta; and a few others whose names I could not recall. I saw that the pack members seemed to be observing me with a combination of interest and mistrust as we traversed their area. I became aware that they were still attempting to determine my place in the group. We came to a halt at the boundary of the area, where a number of pack members were huddled around a big fire. Ronan gave a nod, and they opened up to allow us pass. Ronan added, "Aria, this is our pack's elder, Elara," and he introduced me to the lady seated in the middle of the gather

The Development of AriaGlazing at her image, Aria stood before the mirror. She could notice the changes in her physique after weeks of training with Ronan's pack. Her senses were sharper, her reflexes faster, and her muscles toned.However, her athletic prowess was not the only improvement. Aria had also gained a renewed sense of self-assurance. She was no longer the shy, insecure young woman she had been. She had grown into a strong, self-assured young lady who was prepared to face any obstacles. Aria looked in her mirror and saw something odd. She seemed to have an inner light shining in her eyes, and her hair was becoming thicker and longer. She felt a rush of energy go through her body as she extended a hand to stroke her hair.Abruptly, the space around her started to alter and evolve. Aria found herself standing in a large, open area while the furnishings seemed to melt away. She saw it as she glanced about, trying to figure out what was going on. In the distance, there was a

Growing Tension As Aria, Ronan, Kai, and Luca stood in the vast hall, their eyes engaged in a wordless conflict, the tension in the air was palpable. The walls were covered in spooky shadows from the flickering lights, giving the impression that the pack's actual ghosts were keeping watch over them. Aria faced Ronan, her eyes glimmering with rage. "Ronan, you're keeping something from me. I am aware of that. Her voice sounded gruff and deep, like a growl of warning.Ronan's grin sliced through the tension like a blade. "Ariana, I'm not concealing anything. I'm only attempting to keep you safe." She felt as if he could look straight through her since his gaze appeared to pierce her soul.Kai's forehead creased in anxiety, and his brows narrowed. "Protect her from what, Ronan?" There was scepticism in his voice, as if he didn't trust a word Ronan said.Aria briefly believed she glimpsed a flicker of rage as Ronan's gaze shifted to Kai. However, Ronan's face evened out and he grinned o

Aria's ConfidentialityThe smell of incense and old paper filled the air as Aria entered the ancient temple, and her eyes became wide. She felt as if she were entering a dream as the flickering flames created unsettling shadows on the walls.A little, leather-bound book with yellowed pages was laying open as she got closer to the pedestal. The words, written in a language she didn't comprehend, danced over the page.However, the words started to change as she extended her hand to touch the book, rearranging themselves to create a message that made her heart skip a beat.The verses said, "Aria, daughter of the moon." "You are not who you think you are."Aria experienced a wave of bewilderment as her eyes narrowed. What was the meaning of the message? Who was it that was talking to her?She was standing there, dumbfounded, when someone stepped out of the darkness. She felt as if Luca could see right through her because of the intensity with which his eyes were fixed on hers.He continue

The Loyalty of KaiKai's pulse pounded in anticipation as his gaze met Aria's. For what seemed like a lifetime, he had been waiting for this moment. He could see by the glitter in Aria's eyes that she was eager to learn the secrets he had been withholding from her.Kai replied in a low, husky voice, "I think it's time we talked about my past, Aria." "A past that I've been keeping from you."Aria stepped back, her pulse thumping in her chest, and her eyes narrowed. Her voice was forceful as she replied, "What are you talking about, Kai?" Kai nodded, and his grin widened. "Ariana, I'm referring to my loyalty. My devotion to the group and Ronan."Aria's eyes became wide, and she experienced a chill. What was Kai discussing? What did he have to hide from her?However, Kai went on before she could ask any more questions. "You see, Aria, Ronan, and I have been collaborating to overthrow the Council. However, I have also been surreptitiously working against him in an effort to learn the tr