Ayla's pov
I ran till I could no longer feel my legs but I couldn't stop running. I didn't even know where I was going, all that was in my head was “run” and I just kept on running till my breath began to break.I dropped to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.All my life was a lie.All of it!I have been living a lie all these while, thinking I got people behind me meanwhile I got nobody.It was enough torture to walk in on my boyfriend making out with my little sister and now I just discovered I'm a hybrid?“Pfft!”How could I have known I have been living such a pathetic life, the ones I have known all my life to be my beloved parents are my foster parents and nobody has bothered to tell me this? Worse still I learned it from the trashy lips of that snitching bitch I called my sister.Just fucking kill me!“Arghhhh!!!!” I screamed at the top of my voice, pounding the ground mercilessly, with my bare fist.How could I not have seen this happening? It was going on right under my nose yet I was so clueless, I should have known right from the moment I saw that text that Carla doesn't want my happiness. So this was the reason she's always so pained each time she sees me with Calyx.She was out for him. She knew that would crumble me entirely but she did it regardless. She's one person that knows Calyx is all I got and in the million men in the world yet that is who she chooses to love.“Ahh..” I bite my lips harshly and tears flowed down my eyes continuously.My head is bundled up with questions and I don't know which one to answer. I knew Carla was saying the truth when she pointed out why I was weak. I, for one, have always wondered why.I am not an Omega so why couldn't I possess enough abilities like the other wolves but now the realization has dawned on me. I am of pure blood and my type of wolf is not seen as significant, rather only the true blood are seen as significant because they possess the strongest abilities and power.But where did I go wrong? I wasn't completely weak as they portray me to be, I just don't possess enough abilities and that is a flaw? Coming from Calyx whom I've gone through so many hurdles for, I wouldn't even bat an eye if he asked me to go to war for him.It still baffles me. To think that the one man I put first above everyone else, the one man I had envisioned my life with. Somebody I saw my future with, rejected me because of my little sister!How cruel can life be?!I sprang up from the ground, staring into nothingness. Is this how our story ends? Can I really live my life without Calyx? Those thoughts went rent free in my mind and I don't know when I sank to my knees, cussing underneath my voice.“How cruel can you be, moon goddess? You already knew you would take him away from me, then why make me his mate!” I swallowed my snort and raised my head to the sky. “It's evident that you hate me, first you took my parents away from me and now you have taken Calyx away. I hate you!” my voice gave away and I fell back to the ground sobbing continuously.“I fucking hate you..” I kept on mumring. Tears ran down my eyes falling onto my patched lips.I was so weak and exhausted from shouting and crying my eyes out, my throat was beginning to itch badly and as I looked around me it dawned on me that I was in a bush.I picked myself up instantly, dust my dress and with heavy eyes I traced my steps back home. I was grateful that nobody was home by the time I got in, so I went straight to my room and fell tiredly on the bed like a lump of wood.As I laid on my bed staring into space, a rare memory of me and Calyx appeared before my eyes.We were seated on the bed, staring directly at each other. Calyx stared at me with eyes filled with unspoken desires, his jawline curves into a charming smile as he took my hand into his, carressing it gently.“What are you doing?” I asked nervously, a smile hiding at the corners of my mouth.His smile deepens, “don't know. I just want you to stay a minute longer” he whined and I got lost staring at his beautifully, well crafted lips. Has he always been this handsome? Or am I just beginning to notice?I start to wonder as I let my eyes run down his smooth abs that were leaving out lines in his sweatshirt. Ahh.. I really have to stop myself else I could wet my panties.I bathed my lashes, trying hard to stop myself from lusting over him but the moment I raised my eyes to look at him I'm met with his stunning eyes, dangerously peeking deep into my soul.“Mmm..” I wetted my lips, fumbling for words. “I should go now–” his lips touched mine and the next thing I felt was a hand crawling into my dress.My lips parted dryly and I let out a small sound, “ouu.” I feel him retreat his hand but he drives it back in and this time with a force accompanied with a crazy sensation.“Calyx!” I released a tiny whimper. My stomach bubbles, sending short circuits through my laps. I wriggled my hips slowly but it seemed that had distracted him as I heard him grunt.“Don't move.” His deep voice called me to order.His lips trailed all the way to my neck and he started to suck on it, placing tiny bites here and there. The feeling that was sending me, was out of this word and I never wanted him to stop.His tongue ran down my neckline and the next thing I felt was a stinging pain. I tried to struggle with him to let me go but he held me in place.“Don't move… I want to mark you as mine.” He mumbles but I couldn't keep up with the pain, it's as if he was deriving pleasure from it. I kept on struggling with him until he freed me. I had barely caught my breath when he pulled my dress up and drove two fingers into me at once.“Ouuu!” A moan escaped me and the rest was history.My eyes watered as I remembered all these. That was the night Calyx marked me and then time after time we continued making out. All the time I would come back home bearing deep injuries Calyx inflicted on me during sex.His marks were all over my body, you could spot them everywhere as we both thought it was okay leaving his mark on me. I was in love and all that, I never believed a day like this would come where I would be in such a situation and Calyx, my heartthrob would reject me.Who would want me after seeing his marks on my body. Now I have to carry the burden of being marked by a cheat, someone who doesn't care about my feelings.Ayla's POVMy eyes molded as Damon turned to look at me. I tried to speak but my throat was dry and all I could utter was a gulp.“He's gone.” He said softly, his eyes peeked at me and in the corner of it was a glint of concern.I took my palm to my face and wiped off the tears rolling down my cheeks, straightening myself. I tried to maintain a strong pose, but who was I deceiving? Damon had seen me run out of Calyx's room and even protected me from getting caught.Still, I hoped he didn't know what I was facing, he might know because Calyx was mad about me due to what he told him but I really wished he didn't or perhaps stopped concerning himself with our issues.“Ayla, can you not hear me? Are you okay?” Damon asked, his eyes searched through mine as I was lost in thoughts.I whizzled out of my thoughts and stared back at him, “did you say something?”“Yes, I was asking if you want to see the grand Alpha but are you okay?” He asked instead. I nodded my head. “Are you sure? I don't m
Calyx's POVRaw rage burned within me as I excused myself from Carla and stormed out of the study.My heart pounded in my chest, as I took long strides in the dark hallway and within a few minutes, I had already gone up the flight of stairs which led to the master bedroom I shared with Ayla.Damon's words echoed in my mind, accusing me of being too harsh on Ayla. How dare he question my authority, my leadership as the alpha?I clenched my fists, in a bid to control myself until I got to Ayla.I had to put an end to this nonsense once and for all.My breaths were coming in heavy gasps and my fists were clenched. I reached the door to the master bedroom and threw it open, the door slamming against the wall with a loud bang.Ayla, who was sitting at her dressing table, was startled by my sudden entrance.Her tear-stained face looked up at me, confused. I caught a glimpse of fear as she sprang up , her eyes searching mine, but I pushed it aside.She needed to learn her place, to understan
Calyx's POVWatching Ayla's face fall as she saw us was more satisfying than I could have imagined. The fear in her eyes fueled a sense of triumph within me; it felt right to see her suffer, and Carla was unwittingly making it all too easy. Ayla's eyes were filled with shock and pain as she stumbled away, and I relished the moment.I knew it would break her, and I was prepared to mold back the pieces and shatter it all-over again this time harder.A hand snuck around my arm and I brought my eyes down to the small figure of Carla, she slipped her hand around my waist and I couldn't help but smile as I ran my fingers through her silky black hair."I'm happy we're doing this," she giggled, her artificial lashes fluttering. Lost in her beauty, I found myself drawn to her dimpled cheeks, unable to look away. With Carla, everything felt effortless, and now, just gazing at her, I was overwhelmed with desire."I'm never letting you out of my sight again, Carla," I whispered into her ear, brin
Ayla's POVShivers wrecked my body as I stared down at my trembling legs, the fear that had seized me when Calyx locked eyes with me still lingered, threatening to consume me entirely.My hand crept up to clutch my chest, fingers tapping anxiously against my breastbone. I dared not raise my gaze until I sensed Calyx's movement, his presence filling the room with a suffocating intensity.With cautious agitation, I cracked open an eye, my heart hammering in my chest as I stole a glance at him. He sat at his mini-bar, pouring himself a drink, a casualness in his demeanor that sent a shiver down my spine.The urge to flee nibbled at me, but I couldn't muster the courage to escape his penetrating gaze. His eyes seemed to bore into me, stripping away every ounce of resolve I possessed.Disturbed by his earlier words about Dwayne's health, an urge to leave the room surged within me, propelling me to my feet. With a sharp inhale, I braced myself and made to leave the room, only to freeze in m
Calyx POVSniveling, I struggled out of the covers, my breath rampart, my face covered in deep sweat. Tying my robe around my waist, I rushed to get the door and, for the first time, I sneaked out of the room not wanting to wake Ayla, who was deeply asleep and didn't hear the thud from the door.“What's going on? You sounded urgent.” I said, taking hasty steps towards Damon, who was standing quietly beside my door.He didn't reply and just stared at me, worry etched on his face. I was awoken by Damon's hushed voice, he had mind linked me and yelled my name severally asking me to get out of bed.“Damon,” my brows twitched as I looked back at him, what could he be hiding in that strong face of his? “What is this about?”He suddenly moved and faced me properly, “it's about your father, Dwayne fell into coma last night.” His words felt like a sledgehammer to my heart.Sweat broke down my forehead, I looked at him, shock enveloping my senses. “Father was fine when I spoke with him, how-w d
Carla's POVWith my heart beating heavily and shattering against the wall of my chest,my vision blurred behind the shimmer of sun that sank into the room through the window.I quit pacing as my attention was drawn to two raps that came from the door.“Come in." I called out settling into one of the sofas in the room.It had been twenty minutes since I had sent for the healer, the long minute had been filled with an emptiness that expanded deep in the inside of me till it threatened to eat me alive.How fitting my belief had been that this was the only way out. Much as the entire thought of what I was about to do seemed to me as being desperate, I was beginning to realize it had to be done.I stood in the middle of the beautiful apartment and felt nothing but cold and emptiness as the door opened, three people walked into the room and as my gaze turned to meet them, a smile came up on my face.My mind spun with desperate thoughts of how all of this was going to end. Still they all ende