CHAPTER 55Aria I am not sure what occurred, but after my date with the Alpha, I am feeling a bit different about things. White has been silent for the past 24 hours since things did not go her way, and I do not feel guilty about it.She's crazy.“How'd it go?" Patricia asked, smiling at me."Great," I said, not wanting to go into too much detail.Some things are not to be let out of the bag."Okay, I am delighted for you; have you heard the whispers?" she asked and I wasn't interested.“No, but I'm fine without having to know a thing." "Okay, if you say so, are you not going to prepare the Alpha breakfast?" she said, and I recalled how he struggled to eat.Even though I thought the dish was mouthwatering, it seemed bland. "Please pardon me," I said, getting out of bed and then heading to the kitchen.Jordan was meditating as I passed by the living room, which is usually a must. I was startled since I had never seen him do that in there. Before anything could happen, I walked into t
CHAPTER 54Claus No!This can't be happening. I put forth enough effort to acquire that strand of hair, but nothing is working out. I set my cup on the table and attempted to get myself together.“Alpha would you like—" “Out!" I cut Kael off.What discussion might I have with someone if I am dying? I could sense Aria before, but now everything has changed. All I can see is her being proclaimed Queen, and the wolves cursing at my grave. There is no way I am going to let it happen, even if voices say that was the future. I couldn't take it. I needed Aria to die and would go to any length to make it happen.“Son, what are you doing here?" Mom asked as she walked into my office.“I need to be alone," I responded."No, honey, you do not need to torture yourself like that. We will go through this together," she said.She acts as if she understands what I am going through, but she doesn't. I'm going to die and she would probably be alive. “Claus, are you listening to me right now?" Mom
CHAPTER 53Aria Why am I beginning to feel weak around Zion and comfortable around his people? I have heard that one is treated badly as a rogue in another pack, yet I have felt no less of myself. On the battlefield, the young wolves dispute merely to fight against me, whereas the chefs surround my pots whenever I cook."You promised to accompany me to the Luna-born exiles," I reminded Patricia, who looked preoccupied with the assignment I assigned her."We'll go there later. How about I complete this painting?" she suggested as I took a look at it. I was ready to let her delay, but the amount of work she put into it demonstrated how enthusiastic she was about it."Fine, I will be in the garden; let me know when you are finished," I said before walking away.I have become more of a Queen in a distant place, where an Alpha risks his life to find me and now sends his best warriors to ensure my safety at all times.Maybe White is correct: we deserve a second shot at love, to experience
CHAPTER 52Zion “What if—" "No, Alpha, get that negativity out of your brain," Jordan said.He walked away as I requested the maids to clean up the mess on my floor. Jordan's words rang in the back of my brain, and my wolf chastised me for being sluggish.I made my way to Aria's room, but she was not there. I attempted to connect with Patricia, but she was not reacting on time. I made my way downstairs and examined the rooms, expecting to find them, but they were all empty.I did my best to maintain a pleasant attitude. Aria feels comfortable when she is with Patricia. Perhaps they had gone to the orphanage, but it was late. The youngsters would have already fallen fast asleep.The door opened, and I looked up to see Patricia enter alone."Where is she?" I questioned.“With Catherine," she responded."At this hour?” "Yes, they asked me to come grab something," she said, making her way upstairs.I knew Patricia too well to know what she sounded like while lying, so I took a seat d
CHAPTER 51Claus I raced inside the room and set up the little pots to begin the ritual. I needed to be done with this life-threatening scenario. I expected the bitch to be calm and forgiving, but she was nothing like I knew.I could tell she was about to utilize her abilities on me, so I had to appear helpless. There's no way I was going to be prideful. If only she had said yes, I would have brought her back here and restrained her abilities before extracting her heart.I read the witch's chanting on a piece of paper before cutting the hair into a pot with a vigorously flowing liquid."Bind," I said again before a huge force struck my skull, and I could sense Aria's heart in my consciousness. I could hear what she was saying and was about to finish the last step when Camila entered."What are you doing, and where have you been?" she inquired seriously."I went to run some errands. Why didn't you ask me to go get you?” I inquired, but she could smell the things I had used in the ri
CHAPTER 50Zion The doctor had departed, and I was still sleeping when I noticed her aroma nearby. I knew that meant she was in my room, and when I opened my eyes, I saw Aria.“Alpha, how are you feeling?" she asked, but I wasn't willing to respond.“Please excuse me, Aria, I need time alone," I responded, sitting up.“OK please let me know if—" “Aria I need you to leave!" I shouted.She glanced at me in disbelief, possibly wondering what had happened to me before going away. I was myself. I just didn't want her around, at least not that close. I promised to keep her safe, but that bastard always finds his way to her in the most unexpected ways. If it had not been for Patricia, I could have lost her forever this time.“You didn't have to be harsh on her," Pine said.“I know what I'm doing." “Then do let it hurt her." “When did you start being all about emotions?" I asked since he'd mostly play tough.“Whenever I see our mate," he responded.I made my way outside and saw Patricia