Scent

Nadia's pov.

Everyone in the realm knew who the Sebastian were. They were one of the leading, richest family houses and even my house couldn't compare to their status and wealth.

Their daughter, Valerie Sebastian, was known to be an introvert and weirdo whom every other young lady tended to avoid. She barely attended functions and when she did, I only caught a glimpse of her till she caused catastrophe. 

Rumors were that she was insane and I never believed it till I met her some minutes ago. 

'What the hell was she saying though and who wouldn't avoid death after knowing their fate?' I pondered.

"Valerie is in no condition to see him now." Gaius said, reminding me that the Lycan twins were here, meaning my bethroted wanted to see me and probably asked why I threw myself off the cliff.

Come to think of it, I don't blame Valerie for doing so. I might have done worse if I was in her shoes before I was reborn. Noah Whitmore's cruelty was no news or fairytale.

He was the terrorist twin, the beast whom every lady feared due to a horrifying incident that happened between him and his childhood lover. Rumors were he just snapped one day and broke her neck.

Even his family avoided him. I wasn't going to be like Valerie, I wouldn't run from this man, I would marry him and not because I cared, but because I needed to use him.

If I wanted to go against those bastards who betrayed and killed me, I needed someone of a very high status, higher than the Sebastian's as well or a combination of two huge, family powers.

Lucien wasn't someone ordinary, neither was Malia. They coming together was enough threat and I was sure they would have started controlling my household now, even if Dad was still alive.

I wonder if they had found my body now. Was Dad sad or nonchalant as always?

'Should I reach out to him, wouldn't it be too risky?' So many thoughts dashed through my mind.

"Tell him to come back." My new mum said but I reached out to touch her. She flinched, turning to look at me immediately.

I couldn't speak so I signalled to a sheet of paper laying on the desk opposite me. A pen was brought towards me too so I steadied my hand to write, with Gaius' help.

"I will see him." Mum read out loud, mixed emotions flashing in her red eyes.

"Would that be wise?" Gaius tightened his grip on me, but not in a harmful way. 

"What if she gets triggered to commit suicide again?" He questioned and I realized mum and him were so protective of Valerie.

Their gestures moved me. I touched Gaius with my other hand and nodded at him, smiling a bit.

He let out a weary sigh and turned towards the young butler who was still standing by the entrance.

"Let him in." Gaius said and the butler bowed again before exiting the room.

"But how will she communicate with him? She can't talk." Mum pointed out and I froze.

"That's true. What if he calls off the engagement due to that?" Gaius threw back the question at her and I bit my lower lips again.

I always do that wherever I was nervous or bite my nails.

"I hope he does. I can't bear to lose my daughter again." Mum said, looking away and I felt my heart aching towards her.

She reminded me of my own mother and I was sure if she was still alive, Lucien wouldn't have dared to do that to me. Even Malia's existence wouldn't be known in our Pack.

Mum died due to a rare illness but I feel she was killed. Could it also be related to my death or was I overthinking?

A knock sounded on the door again and we all held our breath as the butler opened the door for him to walk in.

I could feel my heart pounding heavily against my chest as I stared at the most beautiful man I had ever seen in my years of living.

His long, dark, braided hair cascaded down his back, his light blue eyes flickered around the room before landing on me. He stretched out his tongue to lick his glossy, pink lips and I could feel saliva gathering in my mouth.

His features were chiseled and he looked muscular. 

"I heard you tried to kill yourself." He said, his deep manly voice sending shivers down my spine as he batted his long lashes at me. They were so full and looked soft.

I could feel envy clawing at me. How could a man look so good?

Please don't tell me this was the fearsome Lycan king Noah or was this his twin?

"So straight to the point as always, Noah." Gaius snarled and Noah turned to glance at him.

So he was Noah? I almost dropped my jaw in disbelief as tension rose in the air.

"W-what d-do you want?" Mum inquired as she clutched to me and I could feel her shaking.

Was he that scary? Well, yes. His aura was overwhelming and his eyes were darkening as he kept staring at us.

"I can't check on my bride-to-be anymore?" He threw back the question.

"Really?" Gaius huffed and the side of Noah's lips curled into a smirk.

"Yes, she is mine, after all." He expressed dominance and I could feel my cheeks burning, a warm flutter in my stomach.

What was this weird feeling?

Our eyes locked and I swore I could feel myself swimming in those gaze.

"Get well soon." He said and turned to exit the room but then the most delicious smell hit me, my wolf came alive in my head and I could feel my heart racing.

I sniffled the air, the scent was getting stronger, alluring and enchanting. 

"Mate." My wolf growled in my head but it wasn't towards Noah, it was towards.....