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Aria’s POVAt the witch’s words, my heart skipped a beat.“I… You’re lying.” I mumbled, shaking my head.She sneered at me. “Am I? Tell me, little girl, why would I lie about something like that? What would I gain?”I clenched my jaw, fists trembling at my sides. “I don’t know. Maybe because you’re evil? You cursed my mate.”She shrugged carelessly, rolling her eyes at me. “Actions have consequences, dear. He shouldn’t have killed me.”I ran a hand through my hair in frustration as several thoughts raced through my mind.Her eyes never left me. “You’re wasting time, Aria. The curse is not waiting for anyone. It’s evolving. You know that.”My chest tightened. I clenched my fists tightly, but I couldn’t stop them from shaking. I felt dizzy, and a cold sweat rolled down my back.If things were different, I would have wondered how I was even able to feel dizzy and sweat in a dream.I opened my mouth to argue, but no words came out, because deep down I knew she was right.Her lips curled i
Aria's POVI was back at that tomb—the tomb that Lilith’s body had laid on a few hours ago. Only this time, the tomb was completely empty.The marble platform was completely empty. All that was left was that cursed stake.It was in the center of the platform, shining faintly.My eyes widened slightly as I realized that it was the same stake that I had pulled from Lilith’s chest.My breath hitched. What was going on?What was I doing here?The last thing I remembered was falling asleep beside Knox. We were in the car, heading home. So why was I waking up here with a strange feeling running through my body?What the hell was this?My heart pounded in my chest as I reluctantly took a step closer to the platform. Something felt off, and all I wanted was to be back in the car with Knox.“Well, well, well… We meet at last. Aria, the mate of the Wolf King.”I spun around instantly.From the shadows, an old woman approached. She was hunched, very thin, and her skin was wrinkled. She walked sl
Aria’s POVViktor chuckled under his breath. “She’s only kind in private. I used to think she hated everyone, until I realized she just doesn’t waste her energy pretending to like people she doesn’t.”“And she doesn’t like anyone.” Raven chimed in dryly.Lilith rolled her eyes. “I like you.”“Barely,” Raven replied, “You only tolerate me.”Lilith shrugged, “Same thing.”I opened my mouth to say something else, but Knox slapped his hand over my mouth. “No, that’s all. We’re leaving.”Knox didn’t wait for anymore vampire-wolf bonding. He grabbed my hand and pulled me away, muttering curses under his breath.“Okay, okay!” I called over my shoulder, stumbling after him. “We’re leaving. It was nice seeing everyone. See you at the Naming Rite!”Lilith raised a hand in a half-hearted wave. “We’ll bring wine!” she called back.“You just had to invite them,” he muttered.“I know, I know.” I rolled my eyes. “He’s your mortal enemy. He tried to kill me. You tried to kill him. Blah blah centuries
Aria’s POV“Stand down,” Viktor said coolly, without turning his head. His voice wasn’t raised, but it sliced through the air sharply.The vampires obeyed immediately, halting in their movement, but they hissed threateningly as they eyed Knox and I with hatred, while some eyed Lilith with curiosity.Knox growled, and the wolves behind him stopped in their tracks.Shawn stepped forward slightly, his eyes scanning me from head to toe. He didn’t speak, but the slight nod of his head and the relief in his expression were enough. I gave him a soft smile in return.Silence fell again. It was the kind of silence that came before something exploded.Viktor narrowed his eyes at Knox. “Your mate brought back my mate and child, but I won't forget that you killed them. So, the next time I see you—” he said, his voice dropped. “I won’t hesitate to kill you.”Knox didn’t even blink. “You kidnapped my pregnant mate. So if I see you first, I’ll rip your heart out.”They stared at each other, without
Aria's POVViktor stood quietly behind us with an unreadable look on his face as he stared at us. Raven released a long sigh of relief, as she finally lowered her guard.Silent footsteps coming from behind drew my attention, and I turned my head.It was Lilith.She stood at the end of the destroyed hallway, beside a broken pillar. Her hair was the bright vibrant red colour that I saw from my visions, and her skin was no longer gray and sunken in like before. She was alive, and she recovered very fast.Her eyes found mine first, and she gave me a small nod, silently telling me that she was okay. I gave a small smile in reply.Then she turned to Viktor. Viktor stared at her, completely frozen.He didn’t blink. He didn’t move.Lilith took a cautious step forward, toward him.“Viktor,” she called softly, her voice trembling. “It’s me.”Viktor finally blinked, then, without a word, he began to move.He stopped in front of Lilith, and for a moment he just stared at her, like he was dreaming
Aria's POVFor a quick moment, I saw his eyes.Those beautiful gray eyes that belonged to Knox.But it vanished very quickly, and was replaced by that ugly red and black.I froze, my heart pounding faster, and my hands shaking.The beast growled deeper this time, crouching lower, getting ready to strike.I flinched instinctively as fear overwhelmed me. This was dangerous, and I was risking a lot being this close.“Keep going, Aria” Viktor said, without taking his eyes off the monster. “It’s working. You saw it, didn’t you? He’s in there.”‘Mate needs us,’ Rhea said firmly in my head.I nodded slowly. “Knox… I know you can hear me.”I took another step.“You told me once you didn’t deserve a mate like me,” I whispered. “But I never believed that because I know you. Beneath everything, you’re a good man.”The beast twitched.“Remember the first time I came to your pack?” I asked, “You started avoiding me because you were scared of hurting me.”His ears flicked.I continued. “But look ho