Ariadne POV, After I figured out that Chris never truly loved me I was excited, one side of me had been relieved of the past weight I have been bearing while the other side ached to find out that those I thought were there for me weren't actually friends I got to feel. Chris turned out like this and had never loved me. I stare up at Williams after he's finished sticking up my wound. "Thank you." I lower my eyes and whispered. "I'm sorry I was stupid." "It's okay you're safe and that is all that matters." I peered deeper. "I put your life at risk." The word shuddered from my mouth. I was so overcome with my emotions, I put Bryson in danger today, again if anything had happened to him I wouldn't have had the courage to forgive myself. "Tell me," Bryson demanded residual tightening his features. "He was a nice friend of mine." I didn't think straight I was too clouded by my emotions. "And I thought the memories of the past with him will kor leave me unless I figured out he was tru
Bryson POV, Standing at the edge of the verandah with Aiden we all enjoyed a drink whole music filled the air. We're having a celebratory party at the Packhouse, Father finally atones for his sin before deciding to join kind, he wasn't much of a hero but his action proved him as a man of valour. Out of the bloodbath, fighting for everything I have raised a new empire one entirely under my control. My eyes move between Williams and Aiden. "I thought you should hear this." Auden sighs. He's been away at Grandville only for him to be forced back to take an insight into everything that had gotten in place. "Aiden," I say. "Alpha Henry." "You're being promoted, Ares had chosen a quiet path which I honour, working alongside him will bring more progress now that we're done with Grandville." Aiden stares up at me first with surprise then a huge ass smile spreads across his face. "I couldn't be more excited, Williams never gave a hint, would be delighted." "It wasn't negotiable." I let
Ariadne POV, Two years later. . . "He isn't here yet. Wonder what might have kept him." I checked the screen of my phone for either a call or anything from my husband. I turn the floor and unwrapped the glove with a smile tucked on my face leaving the chicken sauce in the care of Rachel. There is a permanent smile etched on my face. By the door Bryson's eyes shot up to the line and my heart nearly burst, I know he loves me. It would take hard work and time but the man was able to express himself better, after all, he held in his hand bouncy red flowers. I don't have to be told to know how he felt. "Been weeks and yet it feels like years without you Chirp." Letting out a chuckle, I take hold of his hand and pull him into the house. Once we're inside my hand wrapped around the flower and fusing his mouth with my own I taste his happiness it multiplies with my own. Then he lifts his head his eyes meeting mine. "What of Brenda." "She's grown enough to take care of herself." I joke
Ariadne POV, The loud blast of the gun made my stomach revolt. The spicy scent of fear wafted from Chris as he jerked onto my waist. I look up to him, my mate. Our binding ritual as mates was supposed to be tonight. “Ariadne, focus on me.” He grimaced in pain. “No, I can't Chris.” I pushed against his arms. I have to save them. Ahead of us were coven blazing and screams thundering in the air. He groaned in pain. “Those men have no intention of letting any of us live except you. There are too many for us to fight off. Most of the pack connections are now cold. Almost everyone is dead.” “What?” My body froze. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have come here thinking I would have a home, a life of my own. “Yes, and I’ll be following soon.” Chris nodded toward his side. Now that he wasn’t holding it, I could see his wound. The gash was so deep that the muscle was visible, and the way the blood was pouring from it, from his breathing I knew they had to have hit the main artery. Eve
Ariadne POV, I immediately ran looking for a boulder to brush myself from his sight. What the heck was he doing here? I least expected to run into him, Oak Borough was a big city I believe and it meant the chances of running into someone were not high. He turned to leave. My heart calmed, hopefully, he didn't see me. I am now tip-toeing. Scared for myself, but with no personal feelings to hold me back, I have been very careful. Whatever happened last night ends where it should. I Followed behind him, he walked past the general lounge and up the stair leading to a room. He opened the door which had been left unlocked and walked inside. I flushed, to my left there were emulsions and a larger proportion was scattered about, beside it stood men dressed in overalls and had a brush slapping the wall. That could be a good thing though, it would mix my smell with several other things and help to obscure it. I didn't want to ruin my chances. Peering through the door I got to see othe
Bryson POV, Her feminine scent wafted through my nose and her soft trained hands clawing my back was still reminiscent of my head. I have never thought of anyone like this before. It was not necessary because I didn't expect to meet her at the resort today and by the way she looked, I could sense she was mortified. Yet her unfettered eyes as they collided with mine were strong and bold. Her scent was like a love potion, and I find it hard to extricate from as it makes my heart skip a beat. It was like this, the symptoms I'm feeling, for Douglas, when that douchebag met his mate, he'd rant about it. That rude brat couldn't be my mate, could she? For some reason, Ariadne is toxic to my health, yet I'm drawn to her. I don't want to have a mate, it's a weakness. A tap on the table snapped me to the moment. And I growled. "Yes, it came to my notice and that is why I called for this meeting. Security across our borders should be strengthened to avoid the threat looming. And also with
Ariadne POV,''You're angry.'' He says with puppy dog eyes. What a perfect way to get in. I scoffed. Alpha Creed had me locked up and tortured, he knew everything before I could act, so when Alpha Henry announced im his mate it didn't excite me. I feel down, I couldn't tear up if I wanted to.I followed him, his voice was laced with command."Bryson or Alpha Henry, which one should I address you?" I questioned my eyes not drifting from his, and at that moment, the aura between us was musky as if laced with some dark energy.He let out a smirk as he raised his head."You can call me any of the two dear little mate." He gestured for me to sit. Sure I was younger than him. He looked older and built.The walls of the study room were painted in the dark colour of blue and black. Bryson forced his icy eyes on the lady talking in front of him and told himself to be more patient with her. After all, she was probably only complimenting his father because she thought it was what he wanted
Ariadne POV, His warm breath tingles my skin to goosebumps. "Unless you don't want to leave here, you should keep your mouth shut, mate." He muttered, suppressing his wolf. I tightened my grip on my black skirt with a lump in my throat.It was an undeniable fact that he looked like a walking specimen on earth, his dominance and confidence radiating from his very being. But that didn't mean I was attracted to him, that would never be possible, even if I were, I would have to pulverize the feeling out. No chance for some Alpha-Abyss relationship.In the pit of my stomach, I know I'm screwed, he scratched the back of his neck."Excuse me? What the hell are you talking about." I hesitated, pushing him real hard."I was just teasing, guess I'm bad at jokes." He grinned. "It seems like I don't have much of a choice now. But there s something I'm going to need you to do as soon as the car comes."He leaned in again and I swear I savoured him more and more, my mate."I'm going to need you to