Novel-novel oleh Rare Hope

AriaRyder chuckled, but it appears to carry less humour than he intended,“Of course, they're happy.”My eyes narrowed, unable to put together his words, “I don't understand.”"I told them you found your mate. They were happy," he said, though it seems he was trying to make it appear sensible to himself.What has he done? He's hiding something."Happy? Wait… who did you say my mate was?" I asked, watching every bit of his reaction."Is that even important?" He raised a brow.I glared at him in response, which thankfully did it."Of course, they don't know. But they asked, and I told them to give you time. If anything, you would be in the best position to tell them." Ryder sighed, his shoulder tense.This time, he's the one watching me as my eyelids lowered to the blanket, suddenly finding it more interesting than his gaze."So you didn't… tell… them… about Kael and how he doesn't want me?" I stuttered.Ryder stood up and sat by the bed. He didn't say anything but held my hands, squeez

AriaMy body aches so bad. I felt so heavy as my eyes flickered open to a white ceiling. I blinked rapidly, waiting for my vision to focus. It took a few minutes just to be sure where exactly I was.I was at home, getting ready for my coming of age, then my sickness came in, and I found my way to Mooncrest Academy. Then I found my mate….. yes. The memories began to click back in pieces as I welcomed them. I turned my head on the bed. I remembered collapsing.My throat felt so thin. A sour taste clouded my tongue as I took in where I was."You're awake." Ryder moved to me from the chair. His eyes looked dull, and his hair was unusually dishevelled from his uprightness. "How are you feeling? Do you feel pain anywhere? Can you hear me?"I adjusted my head back for comfort, then I tried to open my mouth, but it was stuck together. My eyes met his as I nodded, but his brows furrowed, seeing my discomfort."I'll get water," he said, and I nodded instantly to what I should have asked, but it

AriaOh my days, my brother being here now did some calm I couldn't explain. His eyes mirrored mine, and the communication we couldn't say out, he understood.Ryder turned back to Kael. They both stared hard at each other, making everyone feel the tension in the air. My hands tugged at my brother. I had to do something because no one was speaking at this point.Ryder's emerald eyes changed color, just as Kael's own, but Kael looked away the next moment. His eyes lowered to Serena, who stood dumbfounded to say a word, then he stared at me."Let's discuss outside, in order to maintain order." Ryder's tone was firm with a kind of authority. The crowd looked away when he stared at them, not interfering anymore.Master's voice boomed, and the crowd listened. "I see the future Alpha has joined the ceremony. The new members will be ready to follow your lead, as well as the other leaders in your support. Finally, at the top, mark your mate…"Ryder's stance changed as he walked into Kael's spa

AriaI looked around. By now, the crowd had gathered, and speculations began to fly."That's Kael, the hockey star. He came!""Then does that mean the lady in the ball gown is his mate? But who is she?"I held the side of my gown in a tight grip, suddenly aware of the attention on us, but it wasn't over."I can't smell her! Serena, a strong wolf, is the one for Kael."My eyes moved back to stare at the lady who didn't seem to exert any force to attract admiration. She effortlessly fit in Kael's arms."Hey there." Serena's emerald eyes brightened as she spoke, taking her attention off Kael.My lips couldn't open as I stared at her, knowing she's the person Kael loves. I struggled to move my hands to wave at her."I'm Serena Hayes. Though you seem new here," she said.I tried to ignore the burning heat under my skin and my uncontrolled urge to be in Kael's space as I replied, "My name is Aria Ravenwood.""Ravenwood? There's only one person with such. Wait… Aria!" she said, moving a bit

Aria"Princess, the car is ready outside for you two to leave. Don't forget that home is always a drive away." Mother said, holding my hands while Father stood nodding in agreement.We embarked on the trip to Mooncrest Academy. I slipped in and out of consciousness till we got there. It didn't take long.It was nothing like I imagined. The wide lawn grasses beneath my feet, and then the four buildings with ancient decor stood very tall, with a waterfall just by the center."Come on. Let's get you to your room," my brother said, and I followed in his steps."We're going towards which building, brother?" I couldn't help but ask.Ryder chuckled. "Let me give you a mini tour. We've the female lodge by the right, which is where your room is.""It looks attractive in pink," I mumbled, but he didn't say much before we got interrupted.His phone rang, and he checked the caller ID before saying something like, "Let's get to the rink first. I won't take long.""Sure. Is Kael the one calling?" I

AriaAt eighteen, I'll get to find my mate. But not only that, I'll finally get to join the Mooncrest Academy for the elites and get to see the famous hockey team where my brother, Ryder, is the captain.Standing before the large mirror in my golden trumpet gown, I could hardly decide on which necklace to use, the shimmering gold, long or the short?"Have you made a choice? You've been holding the jewelry for a while," my brother, Ryder, asked.He came back home yesterday due to my coming-of-age ceremony today, and not to forget that after a week of registering into the academy, we'll be leaving today together to go back."I can't decide, though Mom and Dad would love me in the long one. I can't dispute the fact that the short will look better." I bit my lips, knowing that my parents, who are more reserved, can't understand the way things are much different now in the modern era."Let's go for the short, Ria. It's your coming-of-age ceremony, after all. I'm sure our parents wouldn't m