MasukAria’s POVLucian was the first to speak. He took both my hands in his, gently rubbing his thumbs over my knuckles."Aria..." His voice was already softer than usual. "I have imagined this day so many times, but standing here before you, I realise that no words could ever fully express what you mean to me."My eyes began to sting."When I look at you, I don't just see the woman I love. I see the woman who taught me that love is not about possession. It's not about making someone stay because you want them to. It's about giving them a reason to choose you, every single day." He paused, his eyes never leaving mine. "I know you've been hurt. I know there were moments when trusting someone again must have seemed impossible. And although I cannot erase what happened before I came into your life, I promise I will never give you another reason to question your worth."A tear slipped down my cheek. Lucian gently brushed it away."I promise to be there for you. On the days when you're happy an
Aria’s POVToday was finally here.The day of my traditional wedding day.I sat in front of the dressing mirror, staring at my reflection while the last touches were being made to my appearance.My outfit was breathtaking. The beautifully embroidered fabric complemented my figure, while the intricate beadwork around the neckline and sleeves gave it an elegant finish. My hair had been styled perfectly, and the jewellery adorning me completed the look.I looked like a bride. Lucian's bride.Yet, despite how beautiful everything was, I couldn't seem to calm the butterflies fluttering in my stomach.I adjusted the bracelet on my wrist for what felt like the hundredth time."Are you alright, sweetheart?"I turned towards the door.Mother had just walked in, looking radiant in her own traditional attire. Her eyes immediately softened when they landed on me."Mother..."She approached me and rested her hands on my shoulders."Look at you," she whispered, admiring my reflection. "My beautiful
Aria’s POVThe delicious aroma of food was what woke me the following morning.I stirred beneath the covers, slowly opening my eyes. For a moment, I was disoriented by the unfamiliar surroundings before the events of the previous day came rushing back.Lucian and I were married. And yesterday, the children and I had officially moved into his house.A smile spread across my face.I turned towards the other side of the bed, expecting to find Lucian there, but it was empty.Just then, the bedroom door opened.Lucian walked in, carrying a tray. He was dressed in a pair of black trousers and a casual shirt, with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows."Good morning, my beautiful wife."I sat up, smiling."Good morning, my husband. What's that?" I asked, staring at the tray. "Breakfast, obviously."He approached the bed and carefully placed the tray on my lap.I glanced at the food, then back at him."You made breakfast?"He placed a hand over his chest, feigning offence."Why do you sound so
Aria’s POVThe weeks that followed were a whirlwind of preparations.Between choosing wedding outfits, arranging the venue, finalising the guest list, and sending out invitations, I barely had a moment to myself.Thankfully, Mother had been more than willing to help. She seemed even more excited about the wedding than I was, and Silas had jokingly complained that he had never seen his mother this enthusiastic about anything.The wedding fittings were finally done, and the invitations had been sent out. Everything was gradually falling into place.However, Lucian had surprised me with one suggestion.He wanted us to have a court wedding before the traditional ceremony.At first, I had stared at him, wondering why he was in such a hurry."Why can't we just do both ceremonies together?" I had asked.He shrugged."Because I don't want to wait until the traditional wedding before I can officially call you my wife."I had laughed at his explanation."You make it sound as though someone is g
Kael’s POVI never imagined I would stand in a room and watch another man put a ring on Aria’s finger. Yet, there I was.Watching her smile through her tears as Lucian slipped the diamond ring onto her finger before pulling her into his arms.The guests erupted into cheers, but for a moment, all I could hear was the sound of my own heartbeat.She said yes.Those two words settled heavily in my chest.I looked at her, taking in the happiness written all over her face. She was laughing, crying, and holding Lucian as though she had finally found something she had been searching for all her life. And perhaps she had.I couldn't pretend it didn't hurt. It did.If given the chance, I would have done anything to be the man standing beside her, the one making her smile, the one she looked at with that much love. But I had thrown that opportunity away.I had hurt her, neglected her, and made her question whether she was worthy of being loved. I had allowed another woman to come between us, and
Aria’s POVFor a moment, I couldn't move. I could barely breathe.The man I had once feared I might never be able to love had just asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. And the most beautiful part was that I wanted to.I wanted the ordinary mornings, the late-night conversations, the laughter, the disagreements, and the endless memories we would create together. I wanted him.A sob escaped my lips as I nodded."Yes," I whispered.Lucian's eyes widened slightly. I laughed through my tears and repeated myself."Yes, Lucian. I will marry you."The hall erupted into cheers and applause.Mother was crying openly, while Silas whistled loudly enough to make several guests laugh. Kian and Kieran clapped their little hands, although I doubted they fully understood what was happening.Lucian rose to his feet, his face breaking into the widest smile I had ever seen.He gently slipped the ring onto my finger. Before I could say anything else, he pulled me into his arms.I wrapped mine a
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,
Aria's POVThe moment my eyes landed on her, my heart shattered into a million pieces. My knees buckled, but I grabbed the wall for support before I could collapse. It was truly her. Vivienne—the only woman Alpha Kael craved for. When did he find her? I knew he was desperately searching every
Aria’s POV. “Congratulations, Luna Aria. You’re finally going to be a mother!” The doctor’s words hit me like a thunderclap. “What?” the word escaped my lips before I could stop it. “The heir to the Silverfang Pack is growing in your womb. You’re two weeks gone, Aria,” Lea, the pack doctor,
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







