CHAPTER 45Claus I flipped my table and tossed everything on the ground. I was less concerned by the reverberating sound of glassware smashing. I only gave my Beta a straightforward task to complete, yet he returned with a Van in which Aria was not.After all the effort I put into persuading Thea that if I got Aria back, Zion would be hers. I used to observe how she acted around him and how she looked at him.I knew Thea had feelings for Zion, but I could not tell about Zion because he was more ambiguous and difficult to read. Given Camila's skill at persuasion, I managed to get her to deceive Thea, and it was successful.Everything went according to plan, except for Aria's escape. I didn't plan for that. To paralyze her abilities and be prepared to remove her stupid heart by the time she would have regained consciousness, I needed her here alive."Alpha, I apologize," Kael whispered, lowering his head to the floor.“Get out! I gave you an easy assignment, and you completely faile
CHAPTER 44Zion "You have been demoted!" I told Thea before requesting the guards to take her batches.“No please Alpha it was a mistake I—" I just gave her a fierce look before making my way upstairs to check on Aria. I could not even go freshen up without checking to see whether she was okay. I was so duped by Thea that I did not realize she was trying to be kind to Aria. I should have warned Aria. Following the deaths of her parents, Thea despised familial relationships more than anybody else in the pack. I believed Aria had melted that cold, and they appeared to be pleased."Aria," I murmured after knocking on her door, but no response came."I am OK; just leave me alone," she said in a voice that was still weeping."I am sorry; I could have done better," I said, hoping she would open the door, but there was no reaction."Just break it immediately; our mate needs us," Pine suggested, but I could not listen at the time.I returned to my room, had a shower, and dressed up befor
CHAPTER 43Aria The Alpha is dead!As one of the women entered with a tray, she asked, "What happened here?"“I don't know I—" “She killed the Alpha," Bruno cut me off."I tried to warn him, but he would not listen, and I am not sure how—"Zion coughed and I quickly leveled his head up. “Alpha, are you OK?" Bruno asked with worry."Yes, I am only dizzy," he said, opening his blue-lit eyes.“I'm sorry Alpha I—”"Are you coming with us?” he cut me off."No, I can't; I am better off here, Alpha," I protested, but he merely shook his head and stood up when the ladies handed him water."I need you to realize that I am not going anywhere until it is with you.""You are an Alpha, and I am simply a rogue Alpha. Please leave.""Look here Aria I do not care if you burn me alive or use your abilities to chop off my head; just know that the minute I let you remain, you were a part of my pack, and after everything you have done for us, I can not let you go," he continued, and White blushed.“Yo
CHAPTER 42Aria “Someone is here," the little lady said, looking at the door.I jumped out of bed expecting the worst. I knew it could only be Kael and Claus. I knew there was no escape now. They were going to take me to Nightshade. "Let me go check," the other tiny lady said, stepping away while I held her."No, you may be murdered. Let me leave instead; it is I that they want," I added, my tone hurtful."No, my Queen, please do not leave," she cried, gripping my hand.I attempted to hold back my emotions before opening the door to go outdoors. I knew they were watching me."I am here, OK. You do not have to kill the dwarfs; you want me," I murmured, taking a big breath."My Queen," the small woman said in a cracking tone."It is going to be OK," I said, turning to face them as a massive black-furred wolf with streaks of ash gray golden eyes emerged from behind the shrubbery.This was unlike anything I had ever seen, and I sensed a connection between us."It's him," White exclaimed
CHAPTER 41Zion “Aria, I know you can hear me; please react," I urged, but she remained mute.I knew she could hear. Even though we were miles distant, I could sense her, and the fact that I could not smell her exacerbated the situation. I have been searching all the corners of this pack for the path the mystery automobile would have traveled to take Aria away, but I could not find anything of her smell.It was approaching evening, and a day without Aria caused my wolf to stop talking to me. None of the food the maids had brought resembled anything Aria would cook. I could not even detect the distinct flavor in Aria's dish.I sat on my golden stool in the yard, seeking Aria's aroma while a cold breeze blew.I recalled how she fell into my arms after healing my wound with her powers.“All this wouldn't have happened if you just listened to me!" Pine frowned.“Come on you wanted us to mark her without even knowing whether —" "How many times do you want me to tell you that she is our
CHAPTER 40Aria “Aria!" I heard White scream many times before opening my eyes, surprised to find myself behind a moving vehicle. One at a high speed.I remembered the last thing I did: use my powers to heal Alpha Zion. I slowly woke up and looked at the back of the person driving. I could recognize Kael from any angle even when I'm in a deep sleep. My pulse started racing as I realized he was driving me to Nightshade. My heart began beating as I realized he was driving me to Nightshade."There is no time to consider jumping out!" White said, and I was afraid at first since the automobile was going so fast.“Aria there's no time jump!" White repeated, and I realized there was no other way out.I carefully opened the door and nearly leaped, but I was terrified of how the wind swept in.Before White could say jump again, I hurled myself out of the car and tumbled down the road till my head collided with a wild pumpkin that smashed in half.“Uh!" I said, looking at the automobile tha