When Aiden stared at me, his eyes going wide, it made my heart beat faster breath hitch. For a second, I couldn't believe that those words slipped past my mouth. A blush tinted my cheeks, hot and red, as I tried to avert my eyes from his handsome face.
The feeling was so overwhelming, melting my insides. Aiden asked me to go shopping with him and even let me get whatever I wanted from the never ending aisles. Just to appease him, I threw random items in the cart.
I have never been able to switch off my brain—a habit that's been awful as a child, loud and brash and unable to stay still with my mind providing a constant stream of thoughts. The sole reason I continued to get into trouble, mostly because I hadn't been able to keep my mouth shut, hadn't been abl
/Aiden's POV/"Liam," I started, staring up at my mother with wide eyes. She was sitting by the edge of her bed, legs folded together and an arm wrapped around her belly. As a five-year-old who heard a lot of unfamiliar words, I needed to have my doubts cleared. Who better than the Luna of the Pack? "My friend said his big sister found her mate last week. They will also bond. What does that mean, mum?""It means that they will mate for life," She had her lips twisted. "The one she is mated bites her on the neck, severe their ties and promise to love and protect her forever. It's an extraordinary period of our life." The Luna smiled at me softly.I chewed on my lip, mind whirling with the information that's been poured over, almost too much for my young mind to handle. But I he
I was elated at the crushed look on Ria's face, especially when Aiden didn't back her up. Maybe a tiny part of me was hoping he would take my side all along. Schooling my features, I stood up, gripping the upper part of the chair till my knuckles turned white. The betas perfumed scent almost contaminated the room we sat in, and I wanted to stop it."I am sure you have something else going on. We won't keep you waiting here." I bluntly said, hoping my voice didn't waver at the stare directed towards me.This was our cabin. A safe place for me to make my nest in future—a thought that caused my cheeks to redden. Shaking my head, I tried to focus on the task at hand. Ria needed to evacuate as soon as possible. Knowing how traditional the pack rules are, Aiden shouldn't have a problem with my decision.
/His POV/I couldn’t help but notice that Rose was quiet. Did the gift render her speechless? Or maybe it’s because I would be leaving in few hours. I didn’t know when I would be back, if at all, although I hadn’t said that possibility out loud yet. That’s why I wanted to leave on a happy note, make sure that Rose had everything she would need for a while.It’s still cold but milder than it’s been for weeks; the sun has already started to peek through the clouds, the air crisp and fresh. I chose one of the more scenic routes if it could be called that. The lawn adjoining my cabin was the only place I could think of.We didn’t have much time, to begin with.From
I stared at his retreating back, my mouth twisting in a frown. Did I say something wrong? That question lingered in my mind, but I brushed it off. No, I was done blaming myself. Besides, Aiden has been acting strange all day, starting in the morning. Shaking my head, I crouched down and started to clean up.Once everything was packed and tidied, I slipped past the door, watching Aiden descend the stairs. He was dressed sharply in a dark shirt and pants. I involuntarily licked my lips at the exposed part of his arms; sleeves rolled up to the elbow. The Alpha had a large trolley bag in his left hand, the other hand busy scrolling through the phone. My cheeks flamed as I thought back to the phone in my hand. I was afraid of tearing the package and messing around with it, but he wanted me to use it.Setting the bas
Alexander came to stand by my side as we watched Liams car engine come to life, widows rolled up. The Alpha watched me keenly, noticing my hands gripping the sides of my dress, mouth pressed together. My gaze settled on the car, my breath caught in my throat as they swivelled in a different direction before disappearing.The Senior Pack Alpha made a soft sound in then back of his throat, his eyes moist. Despite that he tried to muster a smile."You must come to the pack house for dinner tonight. Everyone will be attending and it's fun." He turned around. "Its something we have been doing whenever our guards go to fight."I went quiet, eyes still trained on the road ahead. The offer was tempting. Besides I would be bored sitting all alone with nothin
/Aiden's POV/Sloping hills lead up to the plateau with the odd speckle of green where frost still clung to the shrubs. The car wouldn't go up, so we had to walk up, carrying our bags. Damon's pack stayed by the hill, and they rarely stepped down as they did everything on their own.I couldn't help but realise turning around that this was it. Leaving Rose behind turned out to be difficult than I thought. The look on her face paired with tears she's holding back, almost wanting me to throw it all. However, I made a promise to my friend, and he needed me the most. I could not abandon him.Why would she cry for me? I thought for a split second, my mouth twisting. Ever since the first time she arrived at my doorstep, I had been nothing but horrible to her. Let my mate spend her heat alone becau
I took my bottom lip in between my teeth; hands wrung together as soon as I heard Caden talk about my powers. Looking around, I realised that we were deeper into the forest section now, where people cannot listen to us. Still, the feeling of unsettlement lingered inside me, causing me to narrow my eyes at him."My powers?" I echoed back, taking a rattling breath. "What about them?""Did you tell Aiden?"I shook my head. "No, I didn't get a chance."Besides, telling him about my powers would also entail confessing the truth. Fauna and I were at fault, and all these days, I hid it from him. It may also make him mad, which I didn't want to happen. Not after the Alpha took me shopping, got gifts for me an
/Aiden’s POV/Rose handwriting was a sight for sore eyes, and so I curled up tightly in my side of the bunk, letting the words take me away.Dear Alpha,I am sorry that there is no other way to communicate. Your father told me that he used to write letters to his family in those days, so I am doing the same. I hope you are alright and have been looking after yourself.Everything is fine here. I had dinner with the pack. Everyone is loud and loves talking about their day. It’s a nice change, so I stayed over instead of going back to our empty cabin. My stomach was upset from eating too many donuts, but other than that, I am fine. I’ll learn to handle things on my own, I promise.