MasukAria's POV For several long seconds after Lucian removed his mask, nobody seemed capable of processing what had just happened. The ballroom had fallen into a silence so complete that I could hear the ragged breathing of Kael before me. I could hear the rustle of expensive gowns, the nervous shifting of warriors, and the quiet murmurs of people who were still trying to understand how the wedding they had expected to be a celebration of Kael and Vivienne's love had somehow turned into the most scandalous event Silverfang had witnessed in years. Alpha Heir Lucian Nightshade. My former fiancé. The man I was supposed to marry before everything changed. Before one drunken night changed the course of my entire life and I discovered I was pregnant with Kael's child. And now… he was standing beside me. As my husband. I slowly turned my head toward Kael. I had seen many expressions on his face over the years. I had seen him look at me with anger, irritation, indifference, and disappoin
Aria’s POVKael's eyes darkened the instant the masked man's arm tightened around my waist. The possessive growl that had been rumbling inside his chest finally escaped."Take your hand off her!" his voice echoed through the silent ballroom.Nobody moved.The masked man beside me didn't even acknowledge him. Instead, his hand remained exactly where it was, holding me with calm confidence.Kael's jaw flexed."I said..." his voice dropped into the dangerous tone every warrior in Silverfang feared. "Take your hand off my wife."The atmosphere instantly became suffocating.Warriors instinctively shifted where they stood. Pack members exchanged nervous glances.Everyone knew that tone.It was the voice Alpha Kael used moments before violence erupted.The masked man finally lifted his head. Although his face remained hidden beneath the golden mask, I could almost feel his amusement.He neither obeyed nor spoke.That silent refusal only made Kael angrier.Before anyone realized what he inten
Aria's POVThe shock on his face… It was exquisite.For a long, satisfying moment, I simply stood there and watched him.His lips parted, yet no words came out. His grey eyes remained fixed on me, wide with complete disbelief, as though his mind had forgotten how to function.That expression alone made every sleepless night worthwhile.Since the wedding preparations began, I had been anticipating this exact moment. Not because I wanted revenge, not because I wanted to humiliate him, but because I wanted him to understand everything he had forced me to live with.I wanted him to feel, even if only for a few seconds, what it was like to have the ground disappear beneath his feet. To experience the confusion, the betrayal, and the helplessness that came when the one person you trusted most became the one who broke you.As I stood before him, I felt no anger, no hatred, no pain. Only peace—real peace. The kind I hadn't known in years.Around us, the ballroom descended into complete chaos.
Kael’s POVFor a long moment after Elder Marcus made his decision, the ballroom was enveloped by a strange, breathless silence.“So, shall we begin?” the planner asked and the veiled bride inclined her head once.That single movement was enough to set everything into motion. The wedding planner immediately began directing her staff with quiet efficiency.Fresh flowers were brought forward, candles were relit, and a second arrangement of white roses was placed before the altar. It was astonishing how quickly the ballroom transformed, as though this ceremony had always been meant to happen there.Meanwhile, I stood beside Vivienne, unable to tear my eyes away from the mysterious woman.She still had not spoken. Not a single word.The two masked men remained at her sides like shadows. They were tall, broad-shouldered, and perfectly still. Their golden masks reflected the chandelier lights, making them appear almost unreal.Who were they? Why concealed their faces? And why did the bride h
Kael’s POV The wedding day finally arrived. From the moment I woke up, an uncomfortable feeling settled inside my chest. I couldn't explain what exactly, but I knew something wasn't right. Aria was with Vivienne the entire time she was getting ready. Even when the hairstylist accidentally pinned Vivienne's veil crooked, Aria was the one who calmly stepped forward and corrected it herself. She adjusted every fold of the gown with the precision of someone preparing her own sister for marriage. Vivienne wore the finest wedding gown I had ever seen. Layers of ivory silk cascaded to the floor, embroidered with silver threads that shimmered whenever the morning sunlight touched them. A diamond tiara rested elegantly atop her carefully styled hair, and for the first time in years, she looked exactly like the woman I once imagined walking down the aisle with. Yet somehow, I felt nothing. No excitement, no anticipation, just dread. My eyes drifted toward Aria. She stood a short dista
Kael's POV Everything was going well. Or so I thought. The invitations had been sent, the decorations were complete, and Vivienne's wedding gown had arrived. The musicians had been booked, and every single detail had been personally supervised by Aria herself. She had executed everything perfectly and that alone should have made me realize something was off. But instead, I convinced myself that perhaps she had really accepted fate. Perhaps she truly had accepted reality and had simply chosen peace. The morning before the wedding, just as we were finalizing the guest list, my phone rang. I answered immediately. "This is Kael Knight." The voice on the other end sounded panicked. "Mr. Knight, this is the front manager of Mooncrest Grand Hall." A strange feeling settled in my stomach. "Okay. "Is something wrong?" "I'm terribly sorry to call you this late, sir, but we've encountered a very serious problem."I exchanged a quick glance with Vivienne, who immediately noticed the cha
Kael’s POV I pushed the door open and walked into her bedroom. She was seated in front of the mirror, a towel wrapped around her body as she cleansed her face with wipes. She briefly lifted her head, gazing at me from the mirror before her gaze dropped like I was invisible. I closed the door be
Kael’s POV “Shit!” I yelled, punching the table. “Alpha, please be calm,” Silas advised, watching as I paced the room. I ran my hand through my hair in rage, anger dominating every vessel in my body. “Did you see that, Silas? She not only disrespected me, but she also walked out on me!” I bl
Aria’s POVHis presence filled the room, heavy and commanding. He stood firm and I could feel his fierce eyes burning into my skin.Before, I would have shivered the moment I heard his voice, and my pulse would have hammered loudly in my ears. But not that night.My shoulders were squared confident
Aria’s POV.I staggered down the stairs, my face pale like someone who life was slowly being drained out of. If I hadn’t heard everything myself... if someone had told me, I wouldn’t have believed Kael could do such a cruel thing.“Luna...” Silas, who was standing at the end of the stairs, called,







