LOGIN"I hate the effect you have on me" I said softly but I can feel my body betraying me by yearning for his touch. "It doesn't seem like that to me. You want this. You want me" He chuckled softly. I could feel his hands on the small of my back reaching out to caress my bare skin. I shuddered. Just one touch alone and I let my guards down. "Now say the words, Aria" "I want you. I need you" *** On the night of her Luna ceremony, Aria's world unravels when she catches her betrothed, Luca, in a compromising position with her cousin, Indie. Heartbroken yet she desperately clings to the hope that Luca will return to the love he once showed her. Just as she is about to be introduced as Luca's Luna, Alpha Kael bursts into the hall. A beast with a devil’s reputation, he claims Aria as his fated mate. As Luca resolves to fight for her, a fierce rivalry ignites between the two powerful Alphas. Conflicted and confused, Aria must choose between the love she once shared with Luca and an uncertain but dark future with Kael. Amid the tension, Aria harbors hidden secrets—some she knows all too well, and other secrets she is yet to find out. What happens when these secrets start unfolding before their own eyes?
View MoreI pulled away from Kael, my heart still pounding from the closeness, my body aching for him to pull me back. But I needed answers. I lifted my eyes to his, waiting for him to say something, anything that could explain why he had stayed away. I needed him to be honest with me, to not hold anything back.Kael’s gaze softened for a moment, but he didn’t answer. Instead, he shifted slightly, as if uncertain about how to proceed. I could see the struggle in his eyes, the way his jaw tightened like he was trying to hold something back.I couldn’t wait any longer. I reached out, taking his hands in mine, and gently pulled him toward me. Without a word, I led him to the edge of my bed, sitting down with him beside me, still holding his hands. I had no idea where the boldness came from, but at that moment, I didn’t feel afraid. This was the Kael who had held me close, the one who had kissed me with the softness of someone who truly cared. He cleared his throat, breaking the silence, and my
~ARIA~“I need to apologize to you" Damon said. I stood up quickly, holding my hand up to stop him. “No, Damon, it’s not your fault.But Damon didn’t seem convinced. He shifted uncomfortably.“It’s not your fault, Damon,” I repeated. “Yesterday was... one of the best days of my life. I mean it.” Damon stiffened, his eyes avoiding mine, and before I could say anything more, he bowed. He turned and left the room. I couldn’t help but feel that the bond we had started forming was now broken.~The following weeks felt like a blur. My days were spent in a routine, waking up, getting ready, sometimes cooking, sometimes talking to Lena or the other maids. Lady Seraphine and I had become closer, due to the constant calls. It felt good to have an older friend. But Damon… He was distant, avoiding eye contact, keeping conversations short and professional. It was like we were back to where we started, where I was nothing more than Kael’s mate and he was just the stoic Beta.And yet, every time
~ARIA~ I stared at my phone screen, feeling my hands tremble as I scrolled through the comments. I let out a soft sob, wiping my eyes with the back of my hand, but it didn’t help. The tears kept coming, unstoppable.I cried for some minute but what felt like hours. There was a knock on my door. I heard Lena’s voice calling from the other side, soft and gentle, but I couldn’t bring myself to respond. I was tired of the constant pity. She didn’t say anything else, but I could tell she was still there, waiting for me to change my mind. But I didn’t. Instead, I picked up my phone again, scrolling through the endless stream of comments. Then my phone rang. I glanced at the screen, and saw that it was an unknown number. I frowned, wondering who it could be but I didn't pick up. It rang again, and I almost didn’t pick up. But something told me I should. Maybe it was Luca, maybe he wanted to check on me. I didn’t want to talk to him either, but I didn’t have the energy to ignore it anym
~DAMON~ I couldn’t stop the smile from creeping across my face as I left Aria. The guards were keeping watch as usual, and I quickly gave them some instructions to ensure everything was in order. I trusted them to handle things, but there was always a part of me that remained vigilant. I entered into my car and drove away from Kael’s estate. The day had been... well, unexpected. I’d figured Aria might enjoy a change of pace, something simple to distract her from everything that had happened recently. But I hadn’t anticipated just how much fun it would be. Watching her interact with the kids at the orphanage, seeing the way she effortlessly connected with them, was a sight to see. She had a kind of warmth about her that radiated. It was easy to see why they took to her so quickly. And Dahlia—seeing her bond with Aria had been its own thing. The way Dahlia’s face lit up when Aria spoke to her. I had to admit it: Aria would make a fantastic mother someday. I shook my head as if tryin
~ARIA~The kiss was fierce, possessive but passionate. His mouth moved against mine with a desperate intensity that stole my breath. His fingers slid to the small of my back, pulling me closer until there was no space left between us. The heat of his body seeped into mine, burning away my resistance.
~ARIA~“I asked you a question" The voice became clearer this time. Relief hit me like a wave. It was Damon. My knees nearly gave out, my heart pounding so loud I could barely think. Damon’s expression was unreadable, his dark eyes giving away nothing. For a moment, hope flickered in my chest. Maybe
~ARIA~I spun around, heart racing, as a woman entered the arena—a woman who looked strikingly like Kael. She was tall, her posture regal, exuding an air of elegance and power. Her tailored suit spoke of wealth, but it was the way she commanded the space with a mere glance that made everyone fall sil
~ARIA~I turned my neck and saw Kael looking at us with so much venom in his eyes. I couldn't tell if he was mad at them or even me. The lady who was about to slap me dropped her hand immediately she realized that Kael was in the lounge. Her face had turned so pale that I feared she would pass out in






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