Chapter: CHAPTER 25: The Wounds You Can't SeeAviana's POV“It's nothing worth talking about,” I said after a long silence, my voice coming out so quietly that I almost didn't hear it myself. I kept my eyes on the tangled sheets, rubbing my fingers together in my lap because I couldn't bring myself to look at Damian.He didn't answer right away.He stayed where he was with one hand resting on the doorknob, watching me quietly without trying to fill the silence or force another word out of me.“The past is behind me now,” I said after taking a slow breath, forcing a small smile that didn't last long. “Talking about it won't change anything.”Damian studied me for a few seconds before speaking, his expression calm as he noticed my hands still wouldn't stay still.“Then why are your hands shaking?” he asked gently, keeping his voice low so it didn't feel like an accusation. “Why did you look so scared the moment I touched you?”The smile faded from my face.I lowered my eyes again and pressed my lips together before answering.“Afte
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Chapter: Chapter 24: Consummation Gone Wrong (II)Damian's POV“Aviana.”I said her name as soon as I got off the bed and put some space between us. My voice came out low as I watched her lying there, breathing unevenly, her fingers still gripping the sheets while silent tears slipped down her face. She didn't move. She looked completely frozen, as she'd disappeared into a memory she couldn't escape. I stayed where I was, giving her all the space she needed. For the first time, I wasn't looking at the cursed woman everyone talked about or the temporary Luna I had married out of necessity. I was looking at someone carrying wounds so deep that one touch had sent her right back into her worst nightmare.After a long silence, she slowly opened her eyes. Embarrassment flashed across her face, and she looked like she wanted the bed to swallow her.“I’m sorry,” she whispered before I could say anything. She kept staring at the sheets, her voice small and shaky.I didn't interrupt. I just let her speak.“I really thought I could do this
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Chapter: CHAPTER 23: Consummation Gone Wrong (I)Aviana Shortly after speaking with Lucas, Damian flagged down a carriage, and before I could blink, we had arrived back at his house… only it looked much different than how I left it.For one, there were red and white ribbons strewn over the entrance, celebrating our new achievement. Damian didn't say a word, simply stepping over the ribbons, so I followed suit.However, just as we crossed the threshold, an elderly woman closely followed by Esther was walking towards us. I noticed they both had bags with them, and I looked at Esther in alarm. “Uh, what's going on? Are you guys leaving?”“Oh!” The elderly woman whom I recognised as Harper, one of the older maids, beamed at Damian. “Since it's your consummation night, I took the liberty of asking the maids and the guards to leave so you guys can have total privacy.”And just like that, my heart dropped to my stomach. “So we're all alone?” My voice came out as a squeak.Thinking that I was excited, Harper just smiled wider. “Oh, yes.
Last Updated: 2026-07-13
Chapter: CHAPTER 22: The Impromptu VisitAvianaOblivious to the panic welling up inside of me, Damian took the bowl and drank from it, blood staining the corner of his lips when he pulled it away.“Now, it's your turn.” The shaman nudged the bowl my way.Internally, I wanted to revolt, but one glance at Damian changed my mind, and I followed suit, the tangy metallic taste of blood sliding down my throat seconds later.“Congratulations!” The shaman cheered, raising our hands that were joined together by the purple string for everyone to see. “You're now one!”The loud burst of drums erupted as people began to cheer, looking excited about our Union.Well, not everyone anyway.Anabel and Mina occupied the front row, and they looked anything but pleased.Damian ignored them, steering me towards our seats.For the next two hours, we had to sit through people showing up to pay homage to Damian and be fake polite to me.I could tell that despite Damian's public acceptance of me, the people, most especially the ladies, never fully
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Chapter: CHAPTER 21: Mate BondAviana Damian held my hand as we passed through the throng of people.According to the maids who dressed me up, the place I dressed up in was close to the town square, which was where the ceremony would take place.I was supposed to do the short trek to the square alone, but now, I'm grateful that Damian is right beside me.I kept my head bent, but even that didn't stop people from staring at me. I could feel their tiny, judgy little eyes fixed on my back while we moved, and if it weren't for Damien's constant presence, I probably would have bolted.I managed to make it to the two huge chairs mounted in front of the crowd where we were supposed to sit.“Are you okay?” Damian whispered as we sat down, smiling and waving to people around.I opened my mouth to respond, but I didn't get the chance as Lucas showed up, throwing a disbelieving look my way.He crouched down beside Damian, lowering his voice to a whisper but I could still hear him.“What the hell is she doing here?” He hisse
Last Updated: 2026-07-09
Chapter: CHAPTER 20: Pregnancy Reveal (2)It was just moments before the mating ceremony…I smoothed my hands over the fabric of my dress, drawing in deep breaths to contain my anxiety.“Do you need anything else, miss?” One of the maids who was kind enough to help me into my dress poked her head into the room.“No, I'm fine, thank you,” I responded with a big smile that instantly fell off my face as soon as she retreated.After the incident that happened two days ago, Esther and I spent the remainder of the day sorting through clothes before I chose this one.It was an odd choice… with the Ruby coloured fabric and white stitches across the hem and edges of the cloth.I chose the outfit for two reasons… one, because the dress called to me, and two, it was unique, and Ruby was the color of rebirth for wolves.While I stared at myself in the mirror, appreciating how good I looked, it occurred to me that I was going on this journey without being fully honest with Damian.However, as soon as that thought popped into my head, I sh
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