Aria's POV Kael, Aldin and the girls had walked me to the backstage of the Arena where all the Lunas will be debriefed and allocated lockers for the duration of the Tournament.Anita's last words sent a chill to my spine.“Keep your eyes open, no one is your friend here. They are all competitors, be careful.”They had all walked away from here, because only Lunas were allowed after a particular time.I was stuck in the middle of the large room while a female warrior, who was waiting in front stepped to the podium.“Quiet down, ladies. Good morning to all of you. “Good morning.” Our voices echoed round the place.“Today is a beautiful day and we will start the day with something less competitive like archery and throwing competitions to show skill and precision. The remaining games will be spread out for the next two weeks with intervals of days so that your bodies and minds can rest.”“What about the rules? This is just a waste of precious time.” A Luna said with a nasty tone.“I wa
Thane's POV“Alpha, the Beta Burns is here to see you?” My Beta, Shaw said after receiving a mindlink.“Let them lead him here, I don't trust the bastard. He is something else.”Shaw just gave me a long look. He doesn't seem too happy these days and I've been keeping a close eye on him. Something isn't right, he's been detached and not too comfortable about what we do.“Are you good?” I asked him with an expressionless demeanour.“Yes, Alpha. My pup has had complications and the infirmary has no supplies for that, I don't know what to do.”“We don't tolerate weakness in this pack at all. We only want strong pups, not liabilities. Do well to find your way around it.”Something I can't tell flashes in his eyes, it then grows cold. “I completely understand, Alpha.” He answered almost robotic.I know Shaw is one of the few in the camp that treats his mate very well, almost as if he is in love. “Good.”A loud knock resounded from outside the door.“Come in,” I mentioned. The door is pus
Aria's POV “But why if I may ask?” Alpha Titus asked, in confusion. “I'm pretty sure his daughter and Beta have updated him.” My mate said dangerously.“Don't tell me you would back up on us because of a little issue, that can easily be resolved.” Alpha Radley, answered with disregard. “I gave you more credit than that, Alpha Kael.”“You wouldn't want this meeting to turn to a blood bath I'm guessing.” Kael said as if he was talking about the weather.Everyone stilled at the underlying threat.“The Beta wants Nathan wants my daughter, Athera, it's not his fault that he wants better than your sister.” “What!” Alpha Titus growled. “I don't know what is with you young people. In my time we cherished the idea of a mate, but now you are all after vain things. Hopefully, you don't regret your decision, Beta.”“No one will force him to accept Alpha Kael's sister as a mate.” Alpha Radley challenged.“Don't worry about that, he is too much of a scumbag for her to want him. He deserves that
Kael's POVThe loud female furrowed her brows in confusion then she turned red with embarrassment.I know her pretty well, Emeralds, one of the daughters of the Alphas that thought I would pick them after Margaret's demise. “Alpha Kael, my daughter was just stating the obvious, no need to shame her.” Her mother, Luna Doris said in her defence. “I don't care what she thinks is true, but I wouldn't condone my mate being disrespected. We came here for a good time but if you don't want that I could give you a hard time too.”“There'll be no need for that, Alpha Kael.” Her father, Alpha Fred said and gave them both a harsh glance. “Good, then keep your house in check.” I answered, turning back to the conversation with Alpha Thorton.“That's my boy.” Luna Emma muttered with a sweet smile.While her mate is a calm storm, she is a raging storm, wrecking everything in its path.“I like her.” Aria muttered through the mindlink. “Thank you for having my back.”“Would you like to leave now? We
Aria's POV A handsome young man was staring at Martha with large brown eyes, in the arms of another raven haired woman with cold eyes.Martha stepped forward but her eyes seemed to just notice how close he was to the raven haired, so she stopped in her tracks.“Are you of Alpha blood, maybe an Alpha's daughter?” The man asked with a distant voice, unlike someone who just found his mate.Martha's forehead furrowed in confusion at the abrupt question.“Why is that even relevant?” She answered. “She obviously isn't, Nathan.” The raven haired beside him answered.I stepped forward with a threatening growl, how dare she interfere with mates. She widened her eyes and took a step back. “You're wasting my precious time,” Nathan said to Martha. “Aren't you happy to finally find me?” Martha asked at the edge of tears.“You're obviously not of Alpha blood. What's your name again?” He said.“Martha Klassen, why?”“I Beta Nathan Reed, reject you, Martha Klassen as my mate.”Martha gasped in a
Aria's POV We all turned our gaze towards the voice. It belonged to a pretty blonde girl around Adeth's age.“Didn't you guys hear me?” She said with disdain tapping her foot in front of her with folded arms.“Are you all deaf or something?” Another girl echoed behind her. The shop owner heaved a sigh and said. “Sorry Ma'am, the dress is already taken and we can't make another in time for the dinner.”“I never said I wanted another, I want the one on her.” The blonde said again.“Well, you can't have it. It's mine!” Adeth growled in irritation. My eyes widened at this, my girl has some fire in her. “I always get what I want, I'll be back.” She said walking out.Her little minions while following her said. “You would wish you had just handed the dress over.”I shook my head at their childishness. “How much does it cost, Sir?” “It all costs three thousand, eight hundred Dinri.”I counted the cash on me and handed the amount. He smiled, “let me pack this up for you women.” He took