Bella is an Omega who's been eagerly waiting for her eighteenth birthday, dreaming of finally being mated to her boyfriend, Nathan. But when the perfect day arrives, she walks in to find Nathan in bed with her sister. As if that betrayal wasn’t heartbreaking enough, he outright rejects her. Just when she thinks things can’t get worse, she finds herself suddenly mated to her sister’s ex-boyfriend—someone whose life is nothing like Bella ever imagined.
View MoreApril 17th, 2012, was supposed to be THE day—my day. The day I had been dreaming about for as long as I could remember. I imagined that everything would finally align perfectly and that I would feel a sense of joy and fulfillment. But now, as I gaze at the moon, reflecting on how the day unfolded, I can’t help but feel like it had turned into the worst day ever.
It all began when I finished getting ready for my birthday. I had planned every detail for months, and at that moment, everything seemed flawless. My makeup was on point, accentuating my features just right, and my outfit? Absolute perfection—a stunning dress that made me feel like a queen. The weather was just as I had hoped, with a gentle breeze and the moon shining brightly. It felt like the perfect day and nothing could ruin this day… or so I believed.
Checking out my outfit, I heard a knock on my door and as I called for the person outside to come in, my mom entered, her bright smile lighting up her face and her blue eyes sparkling—eyes I had inherited. "Happy birthday, sweetheart," she said, her voice full of warmth.
I grinned "Thanks, Mom. What do you think of my outfit?"
"It's perfect!"
"Thanks."
"By the way, Jessi is back and she looks much prettier now." At that moment, I couldn't help but roll my eyes. Jessi, my older sister, always seemed to be the center of attention, and it felt like my mom loved her more than she could ever love me. Everyone adored Jessi, constantly comparing me to her and wanting me to emulate her, mostly because she was a Luna and I was not. They would always say she was “the better version of me,” but I knew better. Deep down, I found her insufferable. She was the most annoying person I had ever met, and to be honest, she was a complete bitch—a whore, to be precise.
Responding to Mom, I groaned "Yeah, yeah, whatever," I rolled my eyes. "It’s my birthday, Mom. You’re supposed to be complimenting me, not Jessi," I said, trying to keep the annoyance from spilling over. I haven’t seen Jessi in a year. Ever since she went on that camping trip, we haven’t talked at all, and honestly, I was relieved to have a break from her. But now she’s back, and I can already feel the irritation radiating off her. It’s like she brings this cloud of annoyance with her wherever she goes.
"I know, but she hasn’t been home in so long, and her being here just makes everything better, don’t you think, Bella?"
"No, I don’t. And why does she have to come back today of all days?"
"So she wouldn’t miss your birthday."
I scoffed, crossing my arms. "Well, I didn’t invite her."
"She’s your sister; she doesn’t need an invitation. Besides, you wouldn’t want her to miss your big day, would you?"
I couldn’t help but scoff again. I really don’t want her around, but deep down, I knew it might be fun to have her here, especially since tonight is the night my boyfriend Nathan becomes my mate, and I finally get all my powers. I’ve been waiting for this day forever, and I just can’t wait to gain my powers so I can finally stop being compared to Jessi.
Sighing heavily, I finally said to Mom, "I guess you’re right."
"Yes, anyway, finish up and meet us downstairs. Your sister is eager to see you."
I rolled my eyes, fully aware that she was lying; Jessi hates me just as much as I hate her. It was just another one of her attempts to be fake nice, and I wasn’t buying it.
After Mom walked out of the room, I slipped on my favorite pair of shoes, the ones that always made me feel a little more confident. I added some final touches to my makeup, just a hint of shimmer on my eyelids and a swipe of gloss on my lips, before grabbing my phone to call Nathan. He was supposed to be here by now because the party can’t start without him. I dialed his number, heart racing a bit as it rang, but it went straight to voicemail. I tried again, listening to the familiar tone, but still, no response.
I decided to just let it go; he’s probably caught up with something important, though honestly, I can’t think of anything more important than my birthday. I’d like to believe something came up and he had to help a friend, but considering the party is packed with all of his friends, that just doesn’t add up. Nathan is the cool kid in college, always surrounded by people, while I’m just the nerd who sits in the front row, trying to avoid making eye contact with anyone but the teacher. I don’t have any friends of my own, but ever since Nathan noticed me and we started dating, his friends have become mine, and it’s been amazing.
As I stepped out of my room, a series of strange noises caught my attention from the guest room. It felt odd since I couldn't remember anyone moving in there. The sounds grew clearer as I approached, and I could hear someone moaning softly. My mind immediately jumped to the maid; she had a history of this kind of behavior, and honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if she had brought yet another guy into the house.
Curiosity got the better of me, and as I neared the door, I noticed it was surprisingly unlocked, granting me instant access. I hesitated for just a moment, then swung the door open. What I saw next was nothing short of a nightmare. Nathan was completely naked, sprawled across the bed, while a girl was riding him, her moans filling the air as her head tilted back in sheer pleasure. He instinctively gripped her hips to stop her as I stepped into the room. The shock on his face was palpable; he looked like he had seen a ghost, mouth hanging open in disbelief. Meanwhile, the girl—who I quickly recognized as Jessi my sister—whined, begging him not to stop, her movements desperate as she tried to grind against him again.
When Jessi finally turned her gaze to me, a smirk spread across her face as she waved, casually saying, "Hey sis." That smirk was infuriating; it was clear she knew exactly what she was doing, and it felt like a deliberate attempt to ruin my day.
~ LUCA’S POVShe took the shot for me. She died because of me. Tears ran down my cheek as flashes of Amaya falling replayed behind my eyes. Lucinda killed her. She killed my mother.My heart stopped for a second as everything tangled in my head: how she bled, how she fell, how she stopped breathing.And I couldn’t do anything.I’d failed as a son. I couldn’t protect her when she needed me most. I just watched her like a statue. I couldn’t touch her. I couldn’t speak to her. I couldn’t even tell her that I loved her. Tears kept falling. I still can’t believe that I lost my mother for good and it’s all because she was trying to save me. Lucinda is the cause of this. I won’t spare her. I will make her pay for what she did.Lucinda dragged me back into the muse and left me sitting on a wooden chair, unable to move while the other witches, including Madrid, talked in a language I didn’t understand.I can’t believe this is the same woman the moon goddess made my mate. She’s horrible. M
~ BELLA’S POVI know I agreed with Aaron to stay back with Velmira and the healers, but I just cannot do that knowing Luca is out there somewhere with Lucinda. I know Lucinda and I know that whatever is going on, she’s doing awfully badly to him. From the ward, I could hear people running and screaming. It sounded like the whole town was in chaos.My heart is racing heavily, i could think of what and what Lucinda was doing to Luca. I hate that I couldn’t protect him from her. As I stood there thinking, I couldn’t take it anymore, "We have to get out of here," I said."It’s too dangerous, Bella. We can’t," Velmira replied almost immediately."We have no other choice, do we? Either way, it is still dangerous. We cannot sit here because they already know we are hiding, and outside is just as frightening as staying here," I said."Bella…""No, please listen to me," I quickly cut her off. "We can sit back all day hoping and praying that we will be fine while the people we care about are
~ AARON’S POVWalking back home, I heard an unusual sound of horns blowing. I halted immediately, my heart pounding as I looked around carefully making sure I didn’t miss a single spot. I know that sound. It is an alarm that could only mean one thing: an intruder.I hurried to the nearest station, where my pack members seemed to be preparing for a war. Luca appeared suddenly, out of breath."Lucinda is here."My heart sank as I stared at him. "What?""She’s here with the witches." He said, panicking. "Where is she?""At the ward. That’s the last place one of her witches was spotted."My heart dropped "Oh no, Luca." I exhaled heavily, my chest tightening. This is going to be bad. I can already feel it."You need to look after the others. Make sure everyone is safe. I’ll find Luca and Bella." I said "Okay."I rushed out, running as fast as my legs could carry me. I howled along the way, warning everyone to stay inside while my pack worked to protect the rest.I knew Lucinda—how rec
Lucinda took a step towards Luca, and I panicked. "Don’t you dare come any closer." I pointed at her.She only laughed, taking another step. "Protective, I see. We’re going to get along really well."Her gaze shifted to Luca. His body seemed to weaken, as though her eyes alone carried too much power against him"Do you miss her?" She asked, still smirking as she moved closer. "Do you miss Madrid? Do you want her back?""No, he doesn’t." I stepped forward, voice firm. I know Luca can’t protect himself right now as he’s very weak so I just have to step up for him. "He doesn’t want her—and he doesn’t want you. So leave him alone Lucinda." My voice came louder than expected Lucinda scoffed. "I could kill you in a heartbeat. Don’t make me prove it." Her eyes flickered, and I flinched back in fear. She turned to Luca again, plastering on a false smile. "I know you miss her… and maybe missed me too. It’s great to see you again Luca.""What do you want, Lucinda?" Luca finally spoke, his to
I didn’t waste any time. I ran as fast as I could. The wind hit me hard, but I didn’t stop. I couldn’t stop. I needed to get to him as soon as possible.I wouldn’t let Lucinda near him. She’d already done too much damage. I wouldn’t let her hurt him again.I rushed into the room where Luca was supposed to be, only to find it empty. Velmira and the other helpers were there, but Luca wasn’t.My heart dropped. "Where is Luca?" I asked, panic creeping into my voice.Before they could answer, he stepped out of the bathroom. "Bella," He said, confused. "What’s going on? Why do you look so panicked?""You need to leave. Lucinda’s here." I saidThe tray Velmira was holding clattered to the floor, her eyes wide with shock. "What?""Yes, she’s here," I confirmed, then turned to Luca. "You should find a safe place to stay with Velmira and the others.""Okay, let’s go." He said urgently "No, she’s after you so you should go okay." I said "Well then come with me," He said as he stepped closer, r
I jumped out of the chair "Amaya!" I exclaimed rushing to hug her.She held me tightly. "Bella, it’s so good to see you again," She said warmly."You too," I replied. Amaya is the perfect person I needed to meet right now. Since she’s Luca’s mother, I am certain she’d know exactly what I need to do. Pulling out of the hug, she asked "I don’t know if I have much time here so tell me everything.""What do you mean?" I asked confused "Did you break out of the cell?""Oh no, I didn’t, I can’t take that risk. The cell just opened and Noah and I walked right out of it. There were no security guards around and I couldn’t wait any longer to check on you guys so I just walked out." She explained "And then someone told me you’re here so I came.""Ohh." Was all I could say "But isn’t it strange that it just opened like that?""It is but that’s not the point right now. Tell me about Luca, is he getting any better?"I sighed heartily "You need to sit for this.""What happened?" Her voice hardened
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