LOGINAlpha Aiden's POVRyker volunteered to pick up the documents from Aria's office.As soon as he left and it was just the two of us, Magnus looked at me with raised eyebrows. “ Are you okay?”“ No. Aria left.” I grunted in a low voice.“ I heard.”“ She took the wedding ring with her.”He shrugged his shoulders and eased back into his chair. “ I expected that.”My hand resting on the table coiled into a tight fist. “ Send someone to check all pawn and jewelry shops around the territory and the nearby cities. I want it back in my hands. I'll send you the description including the code engraved inside it.”“ I'll do that.”“ Do you know if she's seeing someone?” I asked after a while.“ What do you mean?”“ She said our marriage was already on a rocks before I had an accident, and we were already discussing divorce. I wonder if there was any man between us.” Although Aria claimed it was because of Emmaline and me, I wanted to know more.He shrugged his shoulders again before speaking. “ I
I went to the shower, and when I came out, my clothes were already in bed, but Emmaline was nowhere in sight. So I put my clothes on and went down to the main floor of the house.It was already nine in the morning, so everyone was already up and running except me .My stomach was already complaining, but instead of going to the kitchen, I headed toward the area where the offices were. I wanted a word with Aria so we could discuss her setup and where she should stay.I chuckled at my own thoughts. I didn't want to admit it, but the truth was, the idea of seeing her was something I was looking forward to more than the discussion. However, given what happened yesterday and the rejection that came between us, I doubt she would be up for a conversation. But I had to try.I turned to the corner and immediately halted in my spot. Emmaline and Ivy were in the middle of the hallway between my and Aria's offices, and it looked like they were having an argument based on how crumpled their forehe
Alpha Aiden's POV After the rejection, I didn't see Aria the whole day. I heard she was in her office. I didn't even bother to check what she was doing there. I had no idea what to do with her. I knew she couldn't stay here, especially since Emmaline was planning to move in, but I was also concerned for her safety. Everyone knew she was my Luna and could be the target of any danger or maltreatment. I didn't want her hurt. My people might love me, but I was sure I didn't have a good reputation with other packs. I lived in the solitude of my own territory. We thrives well both in industrial and agricultural businesses, so I had no need for other packs. I ruled as I pleased, and if failed, I learned from it and started all over again. Since I was indifferent to other packs, I was sure if they found out about her, they might take advantage. Of what? I could only imagine what terrible things they could come up with. But then, I was sure Aria was aware of this. So, surely she woul
Aria’s POV“ Take her,” the driver told Markus, the man beside me.The both came out of the car, and I was pulled out. The driver lit a cigarette and rested his back against the car, which I was grateful for. I need him outside.Markus held my arm and led me behind the bushes. I kept brushing my arm against his body before I smiled at him when I finally faced him.His eyes swirled with lust as he licked his lips. He was good-looking. A boy next door type that you wouldn't even think he was a pervert. “ My hands…” I mumbled.“ I can break your neck if you try to run. “ He warned me.I nodded. He untied me , and I rubbed my hands together, my eyes darting to the pockets. “ Can you turn around?”“ Of course not. I'll watch you…”I playfully rolled my eyes at him, flashing a seductive smile— the one I would use if I wanted to play with Aiden. My heart was thundering in my chest because I was playing with fire. But I had no choice. I needed to get out of here alive.I had no idea if Marku
Aria's POVAfter I was pulled inside the van, I ended up in a awkward position. I was seated but lying on my side and with my hands tied behind me. It was harder to move. I struggled to break free for a while, but it was useless, so I slowed my breathing and did my best to calm down.I didn't want to freak out. I didn't want to give them any reason to reason to hit me and make me unconscious.And I guess it worked.The man beside me pulled me up and helped me sit straight before tugging away the cloth around my neck. “Sign this,” he said.My eyes roamed around. There were only three males with me, and they didn't even hide their faces. But it was so dark I couldn't see them fully, and I doubted I had met them before. They looked and felt unfamiliar to me.“ What's that?” I asked.“ Don't ask. Just do it.” The man seated in the passenger seat turned around and pointed a gun at me.I swallowed and kept my on his fingers. I had no idea if I could dodge once I saw him press it, but then w
I was staring at staring at the ceiling, even if I couldn't see anything in the darkness. Aiden was snoring beside him. It was louder than usual, probably because he was too drunk.I knew I should get up and leave his bed because he might not like it if he saw me beside him. However, a part of me wanted to stay.He couldn't remember me, but his body surely knew how to move against mine.Aiden would always start slowly and carefully in our lovemaking. Then, he would amp up his pace and take me widely. He knew all the right places to touch me, and he knew all the right words to ssy to make me whimper in ecstasy. And he did all of that tonight.I finally decided to stay and sleep beside him.I couldn't wipe the smile off my face even after I closed my eyes and hugged me tightly. He purred softly before he turned to his side, facing me and wrapping his arms around me, tucking my head under his chin as he will always do.It had been so long he had hugged me, and I know I would definitely







