Aria's POV...
The dress I had on was beginning to make me feel really uncomfortable. Too tight, almost like it intends to take my breath away. Which is ironic but actually true. The entire auditorium was packed with different faces. This was the life I had always dreamed of with Wade, addressing a large number of people from the pack. Sounds great. It's unfortunate this is the exact opposite.The ceremony wasn't all that colourful; it was more like the pack members wanted to affirm the rumour of their alpha finding a mate. I could tell from the way their eyes lingered for too long. Kyle seemed disinterested in the occasion itself; I don't feel indifferent too. I'm just keen on getting away from here.This isn't a relation that has anything to do with our feelings. It's more of what we can benefit from each other. I could hear Barrin's wolf constantly growling in anger. I have no idea what is eating him up so bad, even when he knows this is all a facade.It's annoKyle's POV...I laughed lightly at Barrin's failed attempt at making a joke. He has a silly habit of putting words that don't match together to make me laugh. And it's funnier because his inability to put the jokes together erupts the laughter.However, I was a bit preoccupied with my thoughts. My mind keeps going back to the expression on Aria's face, even though I try not to really bother myself about whatever goes on with her.But this is the effect of being someone's mate. You get to feel some part of their emotions, and the sight of Barrin and I definitely would have some impact on her. I felt a soft caress on my shoulder.Barrin smiled at me, caressing my hair. "What has gotten your mind so preoccupied?"I mirrored his expression, "Nothing, I just got lost in the moment. Do you have anything planned for the day?"He raised a cute brow, "You want me to stay the night?"I pulled my lower lip in, putting my hand behind his neck to hold him dow
Aria's POV...Kyle had meant every word when he told me I would be locked up in the room until I returned to my senses. It's been two days straight, and I haven't gotten to see the streak of sunlight properly except through my window.Ella brings in my food every day, and that seems fair enough. They didn't think my going hungry or dying of hunger would look good in their books. If only they knew how disinterested I am in doing anything, none of them would bother about me.I have made my thinking cells redundant for days; I have no intention of making any move or trying to escape from here. One thing I have accepted from the condition of my fate is that; there is nothing I can do to change my situation. Running away is not an option.I sighed, heading out of the bathroom I had gone into to continue my normal day of sleeping, waking up and eating. Thankfully, Ella was thoughtful enough to bring me some books to read. It helped with the boredom a whole lot. And I d
Barrin's POV...My eyes scanned her reaction; she did a good job of masking whatever emotion she felt. The closer one gets to Aria, the more evident her two-wolf scent is. But it's none of my business, and that is really not why I am here.There is a need to put things straight with her. Considering her unfavourable condition, one would think she would be the most reserved. Instead, the lady remains sassy and demanding. Every bit of it gets on my nerve.It's more annoying that Kyle doesn't seem bothered about what her presence might do to us. Ever since Aria's arrival, the both of us have had to argue repeatedly, and she is always the bane of discussion. I am so not allowing someone like Aria to ruin my happiness. I shifted on the couch well, holding her gaze."I want to believe you didn't come here for a staring contest with me. Why won't you just say what you have to say and leave? I don't intend to waste my breakfast on you." She said.I kissed my teeth
Barrin's POVI could see and smell fear in her, and it made me delighted. She must be foolish to think I would let her saucy attitude slide just like that."Easy." My wolf warned.For some unknown reason, it dawned on me that I might be using the wrongest approach. Just as I contemplated what to do to draw back her attention, someone opened the door hurriedly; they must have heard the scream and shatter of chandelier glasses.The maid gulped hard when her eyes landed on me. Avoiding my eyes, she stuttered. "S..sorry, Beta. I didn't know you were here."I snort, looking towards Aria; her eyes were still darting around the room in fear. It pisses me off that a coward like herself dared to question me. It's no use keeping up with the conversation for now; I might as well come back tonight or tomorrow.But one thing is certain, I am so not letting go of my plans. She has no other choice but to bow to my demand!Taking a stealthy step towards the
Aria's POV...I still wasn't over the shock of Beta Barrin's reaction, it's been more than an hour, and I was still dazed. If Ella hadn't summoned the courage to discover what was happening, I might have become dead meat by now.That man doesn't care what his action could have done to me. The shards of glass from the chandelier could have sunk into my already weak body. That would have been horrific damage. I have a feeling he would be the reason behind my death if I ever give in to his offer.At the same time, it had me thinking. What if deciding to stay as Luna was a terrible idea? Just a mere attempt to run around the pack, even though I didn't really know what I was doing, had me locked up for days. How can I be so sure birthing the child and staying back regardless would be appropriate for me?My head ached at the thought of what might become of me. Would all of my endurance come to nothing? I really wish there was something that I could look up to for any
Barrin's POV...I woke up with a burdened feeling. It didn't feel like much of a good night's rest since I wasn't on good terms with Kyle. We hardly go to bed, staying angry at each other. I was missing him, and not just that, it bothered me that he might not forgive me easily.A knock came on my door the moment I stepped out of the bathroom to prepare for the day. Turns out to be one of the guards from the packhouse with a small packaged box in hand. It looked really fancy.My heart leapt at the sight of it, even though I had no idea what might be inside. The guard did not need to say anything; I received the package nodding him off.Opening it hurriedly, I found a bunch of freshly plucked lily flowers. He was definitely trying to be modest; his attempt at apologizing did make me feel special.Staring at it for a long while, I eventually covered it up, humming pleasantly to myself. Heading to my closet, I searched for something nice to w
Aria's POV...At first, I wasn't paying Barrin much attention since he had only returned to throw his sleazy offer at me again. I wasn't interested in listening to anything he had to say. However, his weird assertion and mumbling had me bothered. When he first whispered the word mate, I almost thought he was referring to the book in my hand.Mate?That sounded absurd, my mate was Kyle, and that is the only way it should be. No one gets two mates, but then it turned out that with two wolf scents, there is the possibility. At the same time, it doesn't sound right."Why do you have my mate's scent?" He asked me.Barrin's question had me taken aback; I couldn't seem to understand a thing. Is it possible that I have two mates at the same time? Could it be that Bree's actual mate is Barrin? Confused, I stared at him, "I have no idea what you are talking about."Even though I tried to understand it, it became more confusing. Due
Kyle's POV...The mate bond had pulled at me so strongly, and I could tell Aria was in heat. I practically breezed past the entire hallway to get to her room. My first protective instinct was to get the figure crouching next to Aria. No one goes close to my mate except me.I tackled him to the ground before realizing it was Barrin. That didn't change anything; still, I gritted my canines at him. Barrin shifted away from me, his eyes looking scared. Pulling himself up, he left the room with his head down, shutting the door.I huffed, staring down at Aria. She looked extremely distressed. I held her against my body, gently placing her on the bed. My impatient hands ripped off the cloth she had on, and she gasped loudly. It turned every of my insides; caressing her milky skin drove me mad as it almost melted under my touch.Taking off my trousers hurriedly, I tore at her panties, spreading out her legs for my viewing pleasure. Her eyes dilated, h