Aria’s POV“I mean, it seems too simple, and he gave up his motives too easily, don’t you think?” Elle told me while we were eating lunch at the public cafeteria.“You’re right. But think about it, if this is truly his motive, maybe we can use it against him somehow, like play along with it to get what we need, which is the metaphorical crown,” I told her as I took a bite from my slice of pepperoni pizza.Elle tapped her chin in thought, “you’re possibly correct.”“I doubt my mates will want to go along with it, so I need you to help me convince them,” I told her seriously.“No, no, no, I ain’t getting into your business with you and your mates,” she whined loudly.The chair next to me screeched as someone pulled it out and sat down, “bella, what business is she talking about?”I looked over at a curious Luca, “I think I have an in for the whole queen of werewolves thing, but I’m not sure that you guys will go along with it. Matthew stated that basically he was next in line for
Aria’s POV“Sweet bella, how are you today?” Luca jogged up next to me, making me grin. For some reason after yesterday, I feel better having him as a mate.“Great! Are you going to classes?” I asked him.Luca laughed and I wasn’t sure what was so funny, “not really, I haven’t attended classes in awhile, I don’t need to because I’ve already taken most of the classes, I just like the scenery around here and now I’m extra thankful I’ve been procrastinating on going back home.”“Oh, so you already have a degree?” I asked him curiously.“I have a PhD in business yes, cliché, I know, but it’s to take over my father’s company. Listen, I wanted to see when you could come home with me? I’m thinking with holidays coming up, you, little Finn and your mates could come then,” he offered.“I’ll bring it up to them and see what they think,” I replied.Luca stopped and grabbed my hands, “Aria, thank you for giving us a chance, I’ll do my best to earn your trust.” He then leaned down and presse
Finn’s POV“I don’t know, princess. Something is fishy, who the hell uses a scent blocker?” I told her after she explained about her run in with this guy who apparently has been hassling her to be his fake girlfriend.“But he knows who my mother is, that sounds promising. But on the other hand, I agree. Something is off, a feeling in my gut tells me he’s really wanting something else,” she agreed.“Let’s table it for now, we can use this as a last resort,” Marcus proposed.Zach and Aria cuddled up on the couch while I sat down across from them. Erik was to Aria’s left and Marcus next to me. My son was sleeping soundly and damn, if that didn’t make me want to puff up my chest at the thought of having a son. A piece of me that Aria carried and brought to life.“Finn, are you listening?” Aria’s sweet voice cut through my thoughts.“I’m sorry princess, what?” I asked her, trying to shake off my daydreaming.Aria giggled, “I was just saying we need a bigger bed. Maybe a bigger house.
Aria’s POVI stared angrily at Luca while he continued to give me cheeky looks throughout dinner. “You could have left the room,” I spat out before grumpily taking a bite of my lasagna.“I think you should come see my home. Not my house here, but my family home,” Luca suggested.“Only if my mates and son come with me,” I replied.“Of course, I wouldn’t dare suggest that they stay behind. We’re all in this together now,” he said as he drank from his wine glass.I set down my fork, “Luca, I need you so I can become the Queen of Wolves, but I don’t know how you factor into it.”He tapped his chin, “maybe it has to do with you becoming the next vampire princess? I’m sorry bella, I really don’t know.”I slumped in my chair, I was hoping maybe he had some sort of in that I didn’t know about.Zach patted my back, “we’ll figure it out babe. We can’t expect things to happen overnight.”With a pout, I nodded, “I know.”“Mommy, are you a queen or a princess?” Little Finn asked.I smi
Aria’s POV I texted Luca my address and settled into classes for the rest of the day. Every once in a while my phone would buzz in my pocket with a text but I was busy with tests and would forget to look at it in between classes. I was run ragged by the time my final class let out. “Aria!” A voice called behind me. I turned around to see the guy who had asked me to be his fake girlfriend several days prior. “Oh hi,” I mumbled, unable to remember his name. Wait a second, I never told him my name. “How do you know my name?” I accused. He gave me a lopsided grin, “I asked around. So the part for a fake girlfriend is still up, are you able to help me out?” “I’m sorry, my boyfriends wouldn’t like that,” I told him. “Boyfriends? As in more than one? Dang you go girl,” he replied. “As you see, my hands are full, sorry,” I turned to walk away when he lightly tapped my shoulder. “Are you sure? I don’t mind sharing,” he asked again. “I’m sure, good luck,” I waved goodbye an
Aria’s POV “Baby girl, wake up,” Marcus’ husky voice murmured in my ear. I rolled over and stretched before wrapping my arms around him, “mmm can’t I just stay here like this?” His low voice chuckled, “you have classes soon.” I jolted up, shocked I slept so long. I heard snoring coming from my other side and peeked behind me to see Zach still asleep. Lucky bastard. “Some things never change, even without all his memories he prefers to sleep by you,” Marcus said with a smile. I yawned sleepily, “I slept so good. Did you sleep here too?” “No, Zach claimed the spot next to you for the night, but tonight is my turn baby girl,” Marcus gave me heated eyes and I shivered, eager to know what he was planning. As I stood up he swatted my ass and I yelped in surprise, making him laugh, “go on now, get ready.” I pouted but knew he was right, I worked too hard to get into this school to just not go to classes. Groggily, I stumbled to the bathroom and did my business, brushed my te