LOGINAria's POVI was acting calm compared to the turmoil within me. Everything the King me led me to one thing: I had no freedom to choose who I would end up with. He was implying I should give up on Aiden and accept whoever ended up as my husband.I had told him I had been married and that I was no longer pure. He said it didn't matter anymore. He was sure everyone wanted to have a possibility of ruling Absalom. I felt like I was just a tool for Absalom.I wanted to tell him I didn't care about his Kingdom. I only wanted my husband.But how ironic my life had turrned out.What was happening was exactly how my life started with Aiden. I was also just a tool to save him—his ego and his heart—from being broken by Emmaline. Only this time, I had no idea who I would be marrying. And at least with Aiden, he asked me if I wanted to. I was not forced into marriage with him.My eyes stung as I tried to keep from tearing up as we walked down toward the hall where the breakfast Banquet was. I coul
Aria's POV“ This is your room from now on, Aria.” The King's voice came from behind me.I slowly turned around to curtsy before him.“Good morning, Father.” I almost said, “My King,” and I was glad I was able to catch myself as I wanted to make a good impression.He nodded but remained in his spot while I continued to smile warmly at him.“ This room is for me?” I asked.“ Yes.” He replied before he motioned with one hand. “ Come here.”One man approached him and handed him a beautiful crown encrusted with clusters of small gemstones. It was sparking, and just looking at it made my heart thud loudly.“ This is a ceremony that should be witnessed by our people, but allow me to be selfish and have this moment alone with you. I will give you a grand coronation the moment you settle with a mate.”I bit my bottom lip. I almost got teary–eyed with his words, but the last part made me worry again.“ Kneel down, Princess Aria. Remember that the only time you will kneel before me is whenever
Aria's POVI was not able to sleep at all last night.After father left my room, I asked Danielle about the Royal Games. She confessed to me she didn't know the full length of the event and that what she knew was just hearsay or stories passed on.The Royal Games were not practiced for many decades because no princess had been born in the Royal family for a long time.And it seemed the King was reviving the tradition because of my existence.Danielle told me what she knew about the game—it was only opened for inmates Alphas, regardless of age. Unmated Alphas were those who were never married, as well as widowed or divorced.They were not only for Alphas of this continent but also extended to other continents.All the while she was talking, I did my best to keep up a brave front, listening and trying to get all the details as possible, even if everything she had kept saying breaking my heart.I knew Aiden loved me, and I was confident he would make an effort, but what if they didn't l
Aria's POV“ But I think you are the missing royalty.” Danielle added.“ Why?”“ This mark on your back. It looks exactly like the one that…” She paused, and when I tilted my head to look at her, her eyes widened, and her face turned red.“ Like the one that? Like the one that someone has?” My brows furrowed.The King told me in person that the birthmarks on the backs of the royalties were not public knowledge. But maybe workers in the palace knew this things.“ Never mind.” She replied. “ We should rinse off your body.“ Have you seen a mark like this?” I asked as I stood up, pointing to the red mark on my hip bone.She swallowed, and her face was turning more red. I already assumed many things.“From my father?” I teased her, and she immediately shook her head.“ No. Of course not.”“So…. From one of my brothers?” I leaned closer, enjoying the blush on her face. Despite the discomfort on her face, I could say this was the only thing that felt natural in her fairytale life at the mo
Authors Note: This is officially part two of Aria's and Aiden's story. The title will change to THE ROYAL LUNA from this chapter forward.Aria's POVAfter they swabbed something inside my mouth, I was allowed to leave the room. The woman that came with the two men was named Danielle, and she was to be my maid.I was trying to get a grip on what was happening.A part of me wanted to wish the Alpha King was wrong with his assumptions that I was his missing daughter and that I was a princess so I could be free to look for Aiden again, but making that wish reality could only mean more trouble for me. If I weren't his daughter, he would surely have ordered me to go to prison.Either way, I was at the losing end.But maybe, if I were his daughter, not allowing me to see Aiden would just be temporary. If I could explain to him our history, he would surely understand. I kept my hopes and head high as I followed Danielle along the long corridor until I realised we were heading for what looke
Alpha Aiden's POVIt had been hours since she was taken, and I had no idea where she was.King Essak returned to the ballroom and stayed for ten minutes, but I was not able to get to him. Unlike earlier, he was fully guarded this tkm. No matter how I tried to ask politely and professionally, I was not allowed to talk through him. And regardless of whether I positioned myself within his peripherals, the King would always avert his gaze away from me.Something was off.It was taking too much for me not to snap and create choas. I was worried, but I knew that if I let out an outburst, I would be in a bad position. The last thing I wanted was to give them a reason to throw me out of the perimeter of the Absalom Palace.After the event, there was an after-party. I also went there, hoping tp find Kevin or find someone who could tell me anything about Aria, but I was not successful.I then proceeded to Mindorf Manor, which serve as the hotel for guests. Everyone invited to the Moonlight Ball
Aria's POVMy hands were trembling, and u knew I couldn't drive further. I had been in this car for the last four hours, driving slowly and carefully to make sure I would never hit anyone or anything. Thankfully, no one was following me, or I would easily get caught.I didn't like driving. But I ha
Alpha Aiden's POVI woke up early today, ready to drive to Bayson Bay to meet with the buyer of Aria's ring. I hope he won't make it hard for me, as I am willing to pay a hefty sum of money to get it back.After that, I also planned to drive around the area to check if she was there. Not for anythi
Alpha Aiden's POV“ If you press a fucking alarm, you will surely not like what I'm going to do with you.”“ This is harassment, sir.”“ No. This is frustration, sir! I want my ring back. My wife is missing. She has that ring, and I want to know who sold it here!” I snapped at him.He swallowed.“D
Aria's POV“ Where will you find a couple of thousand to pay it back?” I let out a sigh, and my shoulders slumped. “I'll think of something.”“ We don't try take jewelry here. We have a pawnshop on the other side of the city.”“ Do you think you can ask your boss to make an exception? I don't have







