Aria's POV“No! It can’t fucking be!” A familiar voice roared furiously. Liam Reed.As I turned to look at Liam, I was slightly surprised. I had never seen him that angry before. His face was red, and the veins in his forehead were throbbing. His eyes blazed in fury, and his teeth were clenched tightly.“That can’t be fucking true!” He repeated with a snarl.“Liam,” Maxwell warned, placing a firm hand on his shoulder to hold him back from doing something stupid. Liam gritted his teeth, but he stayed put.Knox, however, ignored him, and continued addressing the pack.“However, we have a problem.” He said calmly, but I could see the anger simmering beneath. “The Gray Moon pack has committed treason” He declared loudly.Murmurs erupted again, and everyone’s faces were confused. Treason? How?“Knox,” Alpha Maxwell called from where he stood. He also looked confused. “What are you saying? How?” He asked.Knox gave them an icy glare. “This pack has insulted me!” He declared furiously.Every
Aria's POVLiam stood with defiance in his posture as he glared at Knox with contempt.Knox's eyes darkened, and he made to step forward, but I quickly held his hand. He turned to me, his eyes burning with anger.“Please, just let him be,” I pleaded, begging him with my eyes. I was tired of the confrontations and really just wanted to go now.He scowled fiercely at the insolent Liam, then, with a frustrated sigh, he turned away.“Let's go. I don't have time for foolish boys,” he growled, holding my hand.However, Liam was an idiot.“No! You can't fucking waltz in here and claim her like that! I won't fucking allow it!” Liam growled venomously.Knox paused and glanced back at him, raising an eyebrow. I could hear the watching crowd murmur and whisper among themselves.“Oh, is that so? And why won't you allow it?!” Knox asked with a deadly calm voice. His gray eyes were like a thunderstorm.Liam took another step forward, his wild eyes burning with malice.“Because she's my fucking mate
Aria's POVMy heart pounded in my chest as I lunged forward. “Knox!” I yelled.Instantly, he froze. Then he turned to me slowly. I resisted the urge to gasp at the murderous look on his face.“Please don't,” I pleaded.His crimson eyes were glowing unlike anything I had ever seen. Those claws on his hands were probably from his wolf, but I had never heard of anyone being able to transform their hands into claws while still in human form.Everything about Knox was like a mystery, like some dark mystery that I was scared of unraveling.I couldn't say anything to him, I just kept my gaze on his, pleading with my eyes, even as I shook slightly in fear. He kept looking at me, studying and watching.Then, with a loud growl, he swiped his claws at Liam. Flora screamed in terror, while my eyes widened.The crowd that were watching gasped in horror. However, relief coursed through me as I saw that Knox didn't plunge his claws into Liam's heart as he originally wanted to. Instead, he raked his
Aria's POVI jolted awake with tears on my face, and I couldn't stop sobbing as the pain from the dream lingered. I had to keep reminding myself that it was just a dream, it wasn't reality.However, I felt so uncertain. With the way Knox had acted a few hours ago, was it just a dream?I blinked in disorientation as I finally noticed where I was. My eyes widened as it dawned on me that I was not in my room, neither was I in the Gray Moon pack anymore.No, this must be the Moonshadow pack, Knox's pack.I sat up slowly on the bed, as I glanced round the room. The room was so large that I couldn't even call it a room. My old room could probably fit into this one at least ten times over.The room was so beautiful and grand, but it still felt warm and inviting. The walls were painted a soft pink.Back in my old room, my bed was barely big enough to stretch out on, but this bed was so massive I could roll over four times and still not reach the edge. The mattress was so soft it felt like I w
Aria's POVThroughout our walk to Knox’s office, I was worried. What if my dream was actually reality? What if Knox really didn’t want me in his pack? I bit my lips in thought.Shawn was visibly tense. I could see it in the way he moved stiffly. I furrowed my eyebrows. Was that how scary Knox’s anger was? Even his gamma was scared of him.I winced as the image of Liam’s limp body flashed through my mind. Knox had brutally beaten his nephew, almost to death. So maybe his anger was that scary.I kept my head down as we walked past some of the pack members. I could feel their curious gazes on me as they wondered who I was. Knox hadn’t yet introduced me, so they didn’t know who I was.“Shawn!” A voice called from behind us, and Shawn turned around with a bright smile. “Hunter!”Hunter strolled towards us with a confident strut and a small smirk on his face. They did some sort of bro-handshake as they greeted themselves like brothers.However, I didn't see any similarity between them. Hunt
Aria's POVIt was a beautiful female werewolf that reminded me so much of Veronica. She was tall, and she had long pale blonde hair and familiar blue eyes that stared at me with a sneer.“Yes? What is it?” She sneered, closing the door behind her.Several thoughts raced through my mind. Who was this lady? And what was she doing in Knox's office?I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. It was Shawn that replied.“She's here to see Knox, Astrid.”She lifted an eyebrow as she glanced between the two of us.“What does an omega want with the Alpha King?” She said with a slight smirk on her face, her blue eyes sparkled with mischief. I knew that she knew who I was. She was mocking me.Again, it was Shawn that replied tensely. “She's his mate, Astrid. The Luna Queen.” He said with a warning look in his eyes.Astrid looked me up and down. “Oh, really?”I pushed down the irritation that crept up at the tone of her voice.“And you are?” I asked, keeping my voice calm even with the anger I felt.He
Aria's POV“Knox! Open this door right now!” I seethed. There was no response.I knocked harder on the door again. “Knox!”Shawn's eyes were wide with terror as he tried to get me to leave.“Luna,” he whispered in fear. “Please, maybe you should—”“No, Shawn,” I snapped, cutting him off. “If he doesn’t want me here, he can say it to my face. I won’t be ignored.”I pounded on the door again. “Knox! I know you can hear me!” I yelled.Shawn tried again. “Please, Luna—”I shook my head firmly. “You can go, Shawn. This is between Knox and I. I don't want you suffering for anything. Just leave.” I told him.Shawn gulped, but surprisingly he didn't leave.I turned back to the door with determination in my mind. One way or another, Knox will have to see me.I pounded on the door. “Knox! I swear to the goddess! If you don't open this door, I'll make a scene! I'll make a huge scene that every single member of this pack will know something is wrong!” I yelled, and my voice echoed down the hallwa
Aria's POVI could tell that my words cut deep into him because his face fell. I ignored the pain in his eyes as I turned to leave, too furious to care.“Aria,” he called softly, but I was too angry to respond. I stormed out of his office with clenched fists and tears running down my face.Shawn was waiting by the door with a nervous look on his face. His eyes widened slightly in relief when he saw me, but he winced when he saw my face. I furiously wiped the tears off my face, and walked off. He followed me back in silence.On my way back to the room, several thoughts raced through my mind. Was this the end? Should I start preparing to leave?Immediately I got back, I waved Shawn goodbye and closed the door, ignoring his look of pity.The moment the door closed, I dropped to my knees with a heavy sigh, and held my head with my hands. I couldn't cry anymore, maybe because my tears were finished. Knox's indifference was very hurtful, but I felt like I had gone far by comparing him with
Knox's POVIt was the worst feeling ever.That feeling of losing control, while you watch yourself doing pure evil.I could still feel it, the feeling of her flesh against my claws, and the warmth of her blood. I could still feel the horror in my bones when I realized it was her. Aria. My mate. My everything.And I hurt her.Fenrir roared inside me in pain, just as shattered and broken as I was. We were both drowning in guilt and rage. Rage at ourselves for what we had done to our mate. So we turned that rage outward.We tore through the vampires like savages, allowing our rage to take over as we decimated them. It was easier to rip them apart than face what we had done. It was easier to destroy them than think about the way Aria had cried out in pain because of us.No matter how much I tried to think, I didn’t know how it happened. One moment, we were all over each other, lost in passion. I was about to mark her. My fangs were hovering just above her skin…And then something snapped.
Aria's POVThe stranger was pale, tall, with red eyes. My heart dropped into my stomach.A vampire.Cornelius struggled against his grip, “I…I did…what you t…told me to…”My heart pounded in my chest as I realized that Cornelius and the vampire were working together. How?I clutched my belly tightly, as I struggled to breathe. My throat burned as I took in air.‘Please,’ I prayed silently to the moon goddess, ‘Please let my baby be okay. Please.’The vampire tilted his head, looking almost thoughtful as he glanced between Cornelius and I, then he nodded and released Cornelius.“Yes,” the vampire said smoothly, with a deep, cool voice, “Yes, you did everything.”My vision was turning dark. I was losing consciousness, no matter how much I fought to stay awake.Cornelius sighed in relief, holding his throat. He opened his mouth to speak, but the vampire raised a hand fluidly, cutting him off.“But you also did what you weren't told to.” The vampire added.Cornelius gaped. “Wha—”“Lord Vi
Aria's POVTrigger Warning!!! A Lot Of Violence Ahead!!!The vampire lunged. I screamed, throwing my arms up to shield myself. My mind kept screaming one thing over and over again.My baby. My baby. My baby.I braced for the pain, wishing I could tell Knox that I loved him no matter what.But the pain never came.Instead, a loud crash echoed through the hall as something massive slammed into the vampire with brutal force, throwing him against the wall so hard it cracked.I blinked in shock as the vampire released a cry of pain, with fear in his eyes.A creature with black fur and dancing shadows around its fur stood between me and the vampire with crimson eyes that were so familiar that my eyes welled up with tears.Fenrir.He released a deep growl. I could feel the vibration from the ground beneath me. The shadows danced around his large frame like a storm. He stood tall over everything, looking more like a demon than a wolf.The vampire staggered to his feet, snarling at him. But Fe
Aria's POVPain surged through my body with every movement, and my blood left a trail behind me as I stumbled through the hallways. My vision blurred as I walked, and every breath I took burned my throat.I just needed to get to the clinic. Everything would be fine.Suddenly, a loud boom echoed through the halls, followed by screaming. The floor trembled under me.What the hell?My heartbeat increased in panic. I limped faster.Then I heard the sounds of growls, snarls, and more screams. They were getting closer now.My breath hitched as I perceived a scent that I had never smelled before, but I knew what it was. Blood. Death. Vampires.A door nearby slammed open, and a young pack member burst out, her eyes wide with terror. She came to a stop the moment she saw me.“L-Luna!” she gasped, rushing toward me.I tried to wave her off, but she reached for me anyway to steady me. “You’re bleeding so much, we need to—”“There’s no time,” I rasped, holding her arm. “You need to run. Get out o
Aria’s POV“No, I’m not running away,” I muttered, turning back.‘You’re a fool!’ Jade roared in my head, her voice was filled with frustration and panic. ‘You’re bleeding out, and you're choosing this?!’“Maybe,” I whispered, my voice shook, and my throat felt raw. “But I’m not leaving him.”Jade snapped, ‘And how do you think you’re going to help him?! Huh?! With what, exactly?! Love and prayers?’I opened my mouth to answer… but nothing came out.I didn’t know what I could do, that was the truth, but all I knew was that he needed me.But it was Rhea who answered.Her voice was soft but firm. ‘Mate needs us.’That was her only response. Jade groaned. “Please kill me.”I took another step towards Knox, then another. My body felt weak from the blood loss, but I didn't stop.Knox was still on his knees, groaning, and shaking violently. His eyes were still changing colours as he fought for control. The black veins were stretched throughout this body now.“Knox,” I whispered.No response
Aria’s POV“K…K..nox?” I stammered, trying to inch away, but that was impossible as he had me pinned to the bed.He snarled at me, his eyes were changing colour. They were not the shade of red that I was familiar with. It was like an odd mixture of dark red and black.“F..Fen..Fenrir?”He released a menacing growl, and lifted his hand. I gasped in horror as I watched his hands and fingers change into claws.I quickly brought my knee up, successfully slamming it between his legs.Knox cried out in pain, and I used that split second to scramble out from beneath him, shifting to the other end of the bed.He recovered fast, snarling at me with pure hatred. I watched his canines elongate, and saliva dripped down his mouth.“K…K-Knox?” I stammered again even though I knew that it wasn’t Knox looking back at me, or even Fenrir. That thing was not my mate.‘Mate,’ Rhea's voice whimpered in my head, but I ignored it. I needed to focus, to get out of here alive.I kept my eyes on him. He was st
Aria’s POV“I have to be honest with you, Aria. I was very reluctant. Even when I remembered, I pretended not to.” Knox said softly, staring into my eyes.My heart clenched in my chest as his words. “Why?” I asked, trying to keep my voice from breaking. I had also remembered, but there had been so many things coming up that had stopped me from asking him about it.“Because I was scared. I felt like I would be tying you down, when you didn’t really know the kind of person I really was. I…” he trailed off with a sigh.I waited patiently for him to talk, ignoring the burning ache in my lower regions.“I…I thought you might want to leave me if you found out the horrible things I have done.” he said, averting his eyes from mine.I raised my hand and held his face, feeling his stubble against my palm, making him look back at me. “And now?” I asked softly.He smiled, his eyes glinted with love. “Now? Now I know that I was very stupid to think that.”My lips twitched, “And what are you going
Aria’s POVI was almost skipping as we finally walked back to our quarters. It was almost impossible to control the wide grin on my face as I hummed in bliss.“Can you stop doing that?” Knox asked with exasperation in his voice.My grin widened. “I can’t help it! My plan worked more than I actually expected it to!” I exclaimed.Knox let out a sigh of exasperation, but his lips twitched slightly.“Come on, don’t tell me that you’re not happy about what happened out there!” I threw my hands up, almost smacking Knox’s face.He gently pushed my hand away, “It's not a big deal, Aria.”I gaped, my eyes widened in disbelief. “Not a big deal?! Seriously?! Not only did the children get comfortable with you, but did you see the look on their parents’ faces when they saw you seated on the ground, playing chess with their children?”He shrugged, trying to look nonchalant, but I knew it was just an act. After our discussion in his office about Viktor and his mate, Knox had been tense and distant.
Aria’s POVAs we walked through the hallway, a few pack members walked past us, bowing their heads in greeting.“Alpha, Luna,” one of them greeted with a polite nod.I smiled warmly. “Good evening.”Knox said nothing.I elbowed him after the pack member left. “Knox,” I mumbled under my breath. “You should have said something.”He grunted.I sighed. “At least nod?”He scowled at me, before turning to the next person we passed. His nod was so stiff that it looked painful.I rolled my eyes. “And maybe try smiling?”Knox scoffed. “I don’t feel like smiling at people, Aria.”“Well, you have to.”Another pack member greeted us. I smiled as I replied in greeting. Knox lifted his lips slightly. It looked less like a smile and more like a grimace.I blinked. “What was that?”“A smile,” he said flatly.I stared at him, then shook my head. “No, that was terrifying.”He shrugged. “That’s the best I can do.”I groaned in exasperation. “You’re hopeless.”He smirked, clearly pleased with himself for