LOGINJasper pov Frustration flared violently as I watched Balder chase after my queen. “He is a horny old bastard,” Nyko growled sourly in my head while I exhaled deeply and headed to my office. “Aria won't put up with his shit,” I mumble and open the door to my office to see an older man sitting in the chair looking nervous. Offering him my hand I introduced myself. Relaxing he smiled and asked me about Aria before telling me his name. “My mate is pregnant and needs to eat. So it's just me.” Seeing his eyes meet mine in curiosity I noticed the flames. “You're her father,” I blurted and he started to smile. “I'm Garrett Spiro, you can call me Gary. I believe that Aria is my daughter. Does she carry this sigil?” He asked then showed me his chest. Chuckling, I unbuttoned my shirt and showed him my identical mark. “You're half ice and half demon wolf, hmm…does she love you?” Caught off guard by his question, I laughed and nodded. “We both love each other very much. Why don't you
Aria's pov Returning to the Firefrost Kingdom's outer area, I glanced around and realized how enormous it had become. It had expanded exponentially, just like my baby bump. One of our female guards waved at us so Jasper pulled off to the side. “Another pack has come to join us and has brought several skilled workers with them. Their Alpha has requested a meeting with both of you,” she announced. Nodding Jasper told her to send him to the castle while I pinched my mouth. When he started driving again I said, “We should assign heads for each section in case you haven't noticed each pack we adopt is building their own little towns. Maybe we could hold an annual party so they can mix or each section could start issues with one another.” Giving me a silly smile he said, “The Alphas are the head for their own section and if conflict arises we step in to fix it but yes a mixer would be great for finding potential mates.” I screwed my face at feeling foolish for not thinking a
Aria's pov The drive back to his castle was interesting as I listened to him explain how he had remodeled the area affected by the fire. He stopped, turned to me, and said confidently, “I'm more powerful than Jasper. I should be by your side.” His eyes glowed with flames flaring within his irises. “I'm sorry that you feel that way, Darian. At one time I would have given that serious consideration but I love Jasper and he is my chosen mate,” I asserted firmly and watched his eyes narrow. I tried unsuccessfully to move away in time before his hand cupped my face. I strained against the chains wrapped around my wrists as he moved his face closer to mine Leaning my head back from his oncoming lips I furrowed my brow at him. “You will learn to comply, Aria. All I need to do is not feed you and you'll do anything for a mere piece of bread, especially carrying a pup. We could fuck and not worry about having a child,” he smirks as he turns and continues to drive. My face contorted in
Aria's pov Hella had refused to leave with her old Alpha, giving Darian more of a reason to dislike us. On the night he left they had fought viciously. We watched him hike through the construction toward the forest with his duffel bag in a rage. “He's changed since you first came. He thinks he should be king and deserves to be by your side. He will cause issues,” Hella muttered sourly and I curled my lip. “I did fancy him when we first met but he has Mora,” I stated. Hella hissed, “He had her, Aria. Mora is dead along with Chloe. Your fires killed many innocent people and children.” Glancing at her I chewed on my bottom lip and growled, “That's why I wish for peace. I don't need more souls on me.” She turned around and looked at me. “You are still young and haven't completely grasped your gift. You will though because you have a good heart, that's why I chose to remain,” she said softly then patted my forearm before looking back in the direction Darian had left. “Remember tha
Aria's pov After writing up a contract of peace between our packs I heard my door open and saw Hella peek inside. “Your man said that you need an invisibility spell?” Shaking my head I told her, “Nope. I plan on walking straight into Ian's camp and being visible while I am carrying this LIKE I told you earlier.” Grinning at me she snickered while I stuffed the contract into an envelope. “What? I need to prove I'm not intimidated by him,” I hissed. “For yourself or Ian?” she questioned. “Neither, Hella, I just want peace. There's been too much death,” I stressed adamantly and she nodded. “Can I accompany you? I'm curious about the person who created that talisman. Additionally, it's not advisable to have it so close to yourself. It's full of strong magic and will dampen your gift.” Creasing my brow, I lifted it with my fingers, then handed it to her. “You may join me and hold it.” Hella took it without hesitation and held it up to examine it. Her brow knitted, I noticed and
Aria's pov Lying in bed I woke up with a start at seeing Jasper's side empty and narrowed my eyes. Something felt off and I climbed out of bed and patted my bare feet to the window to see across the ravine. Nothing was amiss so I decided to head out to find my mate. “He's talking with Nathan and the head guard Killian, they are proposing a sneak attack,” Ashina yawned in my head. Grabbing my robe, I stepped into the dark hallway and asked Ashina to direct me, as I was unfamiliar with the King's office. As I stepped forward a cold metal was pressed against my neck making me stop mid-step. “Ah, we meet again little lady,” Lex's voice came near my ear then his arm wrapped around my midsection. “Warn Nyko that we have been breached,” I thought as I glared at the huge man. “Release me or burn,” I warned. He smirked then gestured to a talisman hanging around his neck with his eyes. “You can try but as long as I wear this you can't do shit to me.” Trying to burn him anyway I hisse







