LOGINThe movement was so unexpected that Aria froze instantly. His lips pressed gently against hers.The kiss wasn’t rushed. It was slow, tender, and filled with emotion he could no longer hold back.Aria’s eyes widened for a second before slowly closing.Around them, the noise in the park shifted.Students nearby began whispering. Some gasped softly.Karen, standing a few steps away, stared with wide eyes before slowly placing two fingers over her lips.“Oh my…” she whispered under her breath.The kiss was intense enough to silence the small crowd forming around them.Kai finally pulled away but he didn’t step back.His forehead almost touched Aria’s as he kept his gaze locked with hers.His voice, when he spoke, was low but steady. “I love you,” he said.The words hung in the air between them.“I love you so much.” His thumb brushed lightly against her hand.“And I don’t care about anything else.” “Oh my…” Karen started but didn't finish as she bit down on her lower lip. That was the ho
“What?” The news caught Kai off guard and he rose to his feet immediately. Karen looked shocked at first but when she processed the information and remembered it was Kira they were talking about, a frown settled on her face instead. She didn't trust Kira. Even now. Kai turned to Aria, a subtle way to ask for permission from her to go check out the matter with Kira and Aria gave him a nod. “Go, we'll come with you.”Kai nodded and followed the student who was still panting. Karen shook her head but Aria didn't let her speak. She knew her friend was not in support of anything concerning Kira. “Don't worry, we'll go with him.” She said as she grabbed her bag and turned to follow Kai. “What..?” Karen poured, looking down at her food with a sad expression. “What are we going to do with all this food on the table?” “I'll buy you lunch I promise. Some other time.” She ran after Kai immediately. Karen quickly grabbed her unfinished sandwich and iced coffee. She was really hungry and sh
“What do you want?”“You heard the teacher, she said I should ask you for anything I need to excel in class.” Kira replied. Aria stood there, waiting for her to get to the point. “I need your history book. I need to catch up.” Karen wanted to step in and oppose but Aria stopped her. “You want my history book,” Aria repeated, certain that Kira was up to no good. Kira wasn't in school to study like she said, she was there to minor her life and make her life a living hell in school. “Are you deaf?” Kira asked, her forehead squeezed with displeasure. “Told you.” Cassie curled her hair with her index finger, her hand resting on the other. “Stop it!” Karen barked at Cassie but she got ignored as all attention was on Aria and Kira. Aria reluctantly brought out the said books and handed it to Kira who stretched her hand, reaching for the book. “Please, can I have the book by tomorrow? I want to revise…” Aria was still speaking when Kira suddenly tore the book into half in one smooth
“What?!” Karen's voice almost caught the attention of the other students who didn't know who Kids was. “Sshh babes, you're going to make her look this way again.” Aria replied, her voice soft. “How can she show her face here after everything she's been doing to you.” Karen asked, clearly upset by Kira's presence. Karen didn't know in detail what Kira had done to Aria but she knew that Kira was a pain in the ass to her friend and that was all she needed to know. Her face squeezed with disapproval. “Calm down please. I don't want any unwanted attention.” Aria spoke again, trying to hide her face. “Let's go to the topic of today.” The teacher spoke up, loud enough to stop every side discussions going on in the class. She turned to Aria who was trying to hide her face. “Kira, our new student might need some assistance with your notes class. Don't hesitate to help her out when she needs help okay?” She told the whole class but her eyes were on Aria. “Yes ma!” The class responded, b
Aria was glad to return back to school. Finally, she had something to look up to. Somewhere she could breathe. Not to be offensive, but staying at the pack all day could be draining and suffocating. She strutted into class, her bag hung over her shoulder. She settled into her usual seat and as usual, her friend sat there waiting for her with a big smile on her face. “How have you been, girl?” Karen asked as she opened her hands for a hug from Aria. “I heard what you guys did with the rogues.” Karen commented after their little hug. “I must commend you for that.” She said again. “I was literally losing my mind during the break. Karen groaned dramatically, dropping her head on the desk. “Nothing interesting ever happens around here when school is closed.” Aria chuckled softly and slid into her chair. “You should be grateful for the peace. Not everyone had a relaxing break.”Karen narrowed her eyes playfully. “You mean you didn’t spend your days lounging around like the rest of us
“Sshhhh…” Lyra immediately shushed her. “We can't let anyone know that we're moving out tonight. The elders wouldn't be happy about that.” She helped Aria up from the bed and stood with her hands on her waist, akimbo. “Do I need to wear somethinh special?” Aria asked, looking around her mostly empty room. She had only a few clothes in the room as most of her clothes got burnt. “Nah, you don't need anything serious. You're going there to fight so anything that will help you move fast will help.” Lyra said but it was almost as though she thought about it and added. “We might be in our wolf formes fighting. No need to change.” Aria was in a soft top and a pyjamas trouser. Before she could speak, Lyra dashed out of the room. Aria followed without an option. They walked on their toes down the stairs. Just the other day, Aria was about leaving on her own. She remembered climbing down the same stairs and trying to run out on her own. “They're at the parking lot.” Lyra whis
“I don't think that's a good idea.” Edwin spoke after the duo spoke at the same time. “Why not?” Lyra asked, offense written all over her face. “She just said she wants to come along.”“She can't.” Kai spoke next. His tone had finality. “Why?” Lyra asked again. “Because it's going to be dangerou
“You think he loves you,” Kara's familiar voice startled Aria as she shut her door. She turned around to see Kira staring at her like a predator sizing up its prey. “How did you get in here?” “You think all this is going to work because the elders haven't said anything yet.” She continued, ignor
“I found my mate. There's no need to join me with someone I have no bond with.” Kai spoke again, his voice was final. It was as though his words were enchantments, the elders who had been holding a frown suddenly released their faces. “How sure are you about this finding of yours?” One of the gua
“Where are you going?” Kai asked as he followed her, his hands reached for hers but she pulled away. Her body hurt, her bones cracked, she was in even more pain than she was the first time she turned. This wasn't supposed to happen. She made sure it wouldn't happen by taking two pills instead of







