Aria's Pov;‘ yeah I guess that will be enough, you know you all have done a great job with me already I can't like to you, your flowers needs to be given yo all of you actually,And uhm..Yeah it looks nice,you can now get on your various ways, as I have a lot of relaxation to make.”They all nodded and left the room.“ Hmm, this good actually, I can't believe I was the one who said all of that, honestly speaking this is a real thing.Now I may actually be with powere to be honest, and this is not even a form of joke childsplay, nothing like that clearly, as this was the real definition of power, as I swear I will make use of it as much as I have to.I smiled at all that was beginning to manifest with me.“ But then Talon honestly needed to get out of my mind actually, I don't give a damn or two on how it should Happen, but then I think the thought of him alone makes me go crazy.I really need to take really huge steps to end all of this madness one and for all.Yeah I know what just
Aria's pov;I smiled at her, as she returned it.She turned back to the dancers Andi sighed.“ Damn! Have I made a mistake in this situation? Have I gotten it all wrong again? It's not like I am not prone to making these sorts of mistakes.Matter of fact, it is my specialty.I sometimes think I am just too much of a mistake maker actually.And to be honest I am okay with a lil of it actually.It is nothing that much in all reality.I just think I will have to endure for the most of all of it.I just have to endure and let it all go through.Nothing too big to it actuallyIt is doableI will let her have her time to get into anything at all she feels she would want to get into, and the with time I will make sure to scrutinized and know if I will really want to keep her or not.Yes I guess that will be it.I feel like I may have gotten it clear right now.Yeah I should have.As there is nothing really much into it.I know have a plan and it is left for her to show me why she isactually m
Aria's pov;He still stood with his arms folded his feet tapping way harder against the floor now, and I could feel it within being told that there was actually something wrong.All was not chill with him As he made it seem.I chuckled and placed my hand on his bicep slowly.“ Hey Caden, trust me when I say to you, you do not have cause to worry for anything at all that it.Trust me when I say it.You just don't have to, and it is pretty much all right actually if you don'tThere is not much to it you know.Not very much,like I have been saying, I just need timeAnd that's all, there is nothing really wrong with me, I just dnt know htbto call this sudden attitude of mineMost likely comes with the change of environment I guess,not like there is anything that serious going on here.”I winked at him, but the. The more I tried to make him get softened, it seemed to make him more angry.“ Hey girl, I hope you do not take me for a fool.!”He was serious this time and I gasped.“ No, not th
Aria's Pov;I had gotten real scared once I saw him, but then I tried to convince myself that it was nothing like my fears.And just like I as able to convince myself, so it went actually“ Nah,you are doing a hell of a good job Malone.I can see all that you do by taking real charge of this place. Both the hygiene and the work that actually needs to be doneAnd that is actually good you son of you should ask me.And you know I will always be honest with you, at anytime in particular.There is nothing much to it.I just have to pay you back all that you do, and I love how you go about your job dutifully. As for this one, she is my Luna to be, and you know what that means? She is here for the tourism aloneWithout a chance to get in their with the criminals.It's only for sight seeing you know, and uhm, yea I guess I have had enough word with you, I need her going around to meet some of them.”With that, he patted the back of the huge fellow whom he hd referred to as Malone“ Well, ye
Aria's Pov;He got to where I stood, and he placed his hand below my chin, and he raised my face up.“ Now you are making some sense finally, and I would have actually loved for you to hear from the victims themselves.That would have been the best actually, I mean that would have made the most sense to me actually, but then while it was not really possible, I won't mind having to lecture you by myself.”He patted me on the back, and held my hands as he led me out of the dungeon.While I was glad that I had finally gotten out of the room that was filled with such foul smell, and the gnashing of teeth I could not also help but feel pity for all that was in the room, as they were certain never to make it out of the place till they hadanaged to breath their last.That was the only sure possibility for them .As well as taking the most difficult path the world beyond.There was just no form hope whatsoever for them, as it was actually very pitiable to think of.We had gotten out of the h
Aria's Pov;I immediately took to the bedroom I was now in doubt of even myselfAnd I knew that there was something gone amiss somewhere, just that I may have not been able to figure it out just yet.Cause I can tell that his mood is very much unlike him.Very much unlike him in the most part.I really need to uncover all of the problems and know what really has gone wrong in all of this.I sat on a chair, my hands on my head, as I tried to go through my whole life the past week, or the past few days I rather.And from all I could get,I could say I did not really make any much of mistakes in the past yet.I did not do much bad to be honest.Matter of fact I was planning on becoming the best part of myself of trying my best to love him as much as possible.Such was my intention of lately, and while I was finding it a lot hard, but still trying to cope, here comes him with the new energy.Of course I understand that he has been a lot good to me for the most part, but then it is obvious t
Aria's Pov; “ Hey Talon you know that I know what you are on.And I am not here for any of that actually.Boy I guess you should actually get serious with this here and try doing something right now, ad doing it right too, enough of ask of the talking already it is already crazy you know I'm not sure I can take any much of it like that.It has gotten real annoying already you know.I can't just wrap my head around this fact that you called me over here to play games, anyways I blame myself for honoring the invitation.I should have just stayed alone with myself.Probably none of this would have happened actually, but then it is all fine actually.I should now take my leave don't you think?”I asked, and he stood to his feet, dropping his wine.“ You dare not. You hear why I say?! You dare not try stepping out of that door for any reason boy, else you get to see that which you don't really feel the need to.I know you know what I am talking about here, but then I know you well son, I k
ARIA'S POVThe grand halls of the manor lined before me. I'd taken my time to prepare before going downstairs. The soft smell of wood and pine wafted through my nose as I made my way downstairs, to the dining hall.Raising my head high and squaring my shoulders, I walked across the corridors, replying with just a mumble to the greetings of the guards and servants that passed me.I could feel their gazes lingering. Some of them were bolder than the others and would just pass without even offering a word of greeting. Not that I cared, or that I would use their greetings for anything, all I wanted to do was to enforce respect and establish my place as the lady of the manor.I adjusted the puffed sleeve of my dress as I stepped into the dining hall, my red heels clicking against the wooden floor with precision.I consciously made sure to keep my head high. Some servants were standing by the adjacent door, speaking in hushed tones.I noticed the girl who had started the rumour in their mid
The carriage screeched to a stop as we stopped in front of the manor. The gruelling two day journey had finally come to an end.I looked at the manor that had served as my humiliation ground, as the not so nice memories came to my forefront. I rubbed my arms together for warmth. Not to act unbothered, but I was very worried.How were they going to welcome me?With open arms or with scorned eyes?I couldn't tell.Caden glanced at me. “Are you ready?”He was much better than he had been the previous day. “You know you have me here.” He continued and I nodded. If I was a bit confused before, I wasn't anymore.He got out of his side, came down to open my own part of the door.We had stopped at the entrance of the village, to avoid the attention of some nosy pack members.Sophia came down, carrying my bag and hers, and together we walked to the gate.The gate looked the same.But I was not the same. I was not the same Aria Stonemore who had left, clothes torn and humiliated before almos
ARIA'S POV“They're here.” I said to no one in particular but it was too late. We were already surrounded.I knew my guts had been correct. They had been trying to test us, to see all the manpower we had and we had given them just that.And now? Now we had nothing to use as leverage.A masked man, one who I supposed was their leader, stepped forward. “We see you are still just as stubborn, Aria.” He said. His voice was disguised and his smell was tainted with something I couldn't place. Somehow, he still smelt familiar.“What do you want?” Caden asked. His voice was strong, devoid of fear.“You have been ignoring all the warnings that have been given to you in times past.” The leader continued, totally ignoring Caden and facing me.He waved his hands and his men advanced. The carriage door had been locked from the inside, but we knew that it was just a matter of time till they got to us.“Do you trust me?” Caden asked, his eyes looking into mine.I nodded, unsure of what to say. Of co
ARIA'S POV“Am I supposed to pack this as well?” Sophia asked with a slight frown. I knew I was putting her through a lot of stress but somehow I couldn't help it.We were going back to the pack I'd been humiliated almost all my life. And when I meant “we,” I meant Caden, Sophia and I.Sophia was still an option. I didn't know if we had space in the carriage to contain her.I sighed. “I think we should carry it as well.”It was going to be hard to make a choice on all the elegant dresses, Caden had gotten for me.And somehow, to be truthful, I wasn't in a fix on what type of dress to actually choose. I wanted them to know that the Aria Stonemore who had left, humiliated by almost all the pack, laughed at by the visitors who had come far and wide as a result of Alpha Talon's humiliation and the Aria Stonemore who had returned were completely different persons.I hadn't gained all of my self confidence but at the same time, I wasn't that awkward young girl who had been bullied by master
ARIA'S POVThe world felt thinner lately.The news had filtered to me. Caden's position as the leader of the pack was being threatened all because of me. I felt really guilty. Sophia had said that the elders had been dissatisfied with Caden's performance in the pack for a while and were just using me as a font to push him out. I'd also heard that he had stood his ground. According to the news that had gotten to me, Caden had said that he wasn't going to choose between his Luna and his pack. I couldn’t sleep.Not when Caden's position felt threatened in the pack. “Are you sure you can stay alone, my lady?” Sophia asked and I nodded. “I can.” I tried to reassure her. But could I? Not really.“Goodnight, my lady.” Sophia said bowing slightly before leaving the room. The night was going to be a long one, and I wasn't sure I had the mental capacity to stand it. ****I couldn't sleep. Everytime I closed my eyes, I saw them. The crying voices, the severed heads and the bloodied bodi
ARIA'S POVThe whispers had not stopped at all. Not one bit. Tongues had been wagging and I could sense the fear among the servants.Some of them were bold enough to make their whispers louder than normal. Some of them no longer looked me in the eyes.I was on my way to the dining hall to have breakfast when I passed by a guard.He bowed. But his bow was not one of deference. He was wary. The maids hovered round the room but immediately dispersed the moment they sighted me.I felt all alone. Even Maria who'd look at me, without bringing her eyes down hurriedly scurried out after serving breakfast.Caden had left the manor in a hurry, saying something in the sense that he needed to work on something at the pack.And so, I was all alone in the dining room.I looked up at Sophia. “Did…did I wake up with horns on my head?”She smiled. “No, my lady. It's just that they're a lot terrified.”I paused. The teacup mid way into my mouth. “How did they know?”She giggled. “News travels fast
ARIA'S POVI was dried up, but still very much energized. I really had powers. Training was not yet over. I really wanted it to be over so I would return to the manor and celebrate. I needed to. “Are you done resting?” Dylan asked. Caden had already returned to his duties. I nodded. “That's good, cause we still have to continue.” He said, standing up and motioning for us to go into the forest. “From what I've gathered, we still have a lot of work to do. And because we don't know what your powers are, we have to try out almost all the things.” I was confused. “Can't we just focus on the water for now?” I asked. He shook his head. “I'm using Paria's template for you, Aria. She was good with the water and she was also good with the sword. So I need to confirm if that's the same thing for you so we can know where to actually concentrate more on.” This was the longest Dylan had said to me since the beginning of the training. I nodded in understanding and together, we made our way
ARIA'S POV “My lady,” Sophia whined. “You'll be late for your training.” I tossed. “Just five minutes more.” I said to her and turned to find a more comfortable position. “That was exactly what you said 30 minutes ago.” She grumbled. “Master Caden will be pissed if he comes in here and sees that you're not ready.” I hmmed her. My entire body was aching me. I know I'd been fired up to continue the trainings with Dylan yesterday, but now I wasn't so sure I would survive another day. “Just five minutes, Sophia.” And in a bid to extend my time, I asked her another question in the hopes that she wouldn't notice. “Have you prepared the bath water?” “My Lady!” She groaned. “The water has been changed three times because you like it three times.” “Oh my god, Sophia. You wouldn't just relent.” I groaned and rolled off the bed. She smiled sheepishly. “That's exactly why you love me my Lady.” She said and I rolled my eyes. I was late. I knew. Dylan would throw all the tantrums in the wo
ARIA'S POVThe time was here. If I was going to beat the enemy camp then I needed to discover my powers and train myself. This wasn't going to be a child's play. Processes had been put in place to train me. For instance, I was going to meet with the best swordmaster of the pack, Dylan. I would have actually preferred Caden to teach me but he was held up in his duties and without saying it, we both knew time was no longer on my side. The nightmares had not stopped, neither had they reduced. Instead, Paria's sorrowful face was etched in my face like a fingerprint and I couldn't forget the marks on the creature's body. But I'd decided to move on. I'd moved back into the main part of the manor but had still not started going outside. The servants whispering had not stopped. The ones that came in contact with me, refused to meet my gaze, just doing whatever thing that brought them there and leaving almost immediately. Sophia was the only one who managed to stay in the room with me,
ARIA'S POV I’d made up my mind. I was going to leave. No, I wasn't going to run away. I needed to leave to know about my history. I was tired of being lied to. Tired of second-guessing every choice I made like they weren't the right choices. I had retired to my room and was pacing, confused on how to actually break the news to Caden. He would be devastated, but I couldn't help it. I really had to leave. From my quarters, I heard Damian say something and I guessed that Caden had come back. I mustered my brightest smile and plastered it on my face. “You're back!” I said a little too cheerfully when the doors opened. Caden was indeed back, but his countenance was not smiling. His shoulders were sagged and he walked like the whole world was resting on his shoulders. “What happened?” I asked as I led him to the bed. He looked at me, his eyes cloudy. “ The guards found a body.” his eyes were cloudy. “The creature’s” I gasped. It was as if a force had pushed me down and I found mys