When her mate rode on another she-wolf and planned to send her away as a sacrificial gift, the betrayal cut deep and Aria felt the weight of the pain crushing her soul. The thought of being rejected once again was almost too much for Aria to bear. Aria begged for mercy from her new owner, the king of the werewolves, hoping that he would see beyond her weakness and offer her the protection she so desperately craved. But the question remained: would she receive the mercy she sought, or would she be cast aside like a mere object? *** The novel was created by Black Flame from an editor's outline. The novel is copyright Ideaink Six Cats.
View MoreI wiped the sweat from my forehead while still wiping the glass window. I let out a sigh. I have to finish it now before Stella sees me. But I was always the unlucky one.
"I know she's really annoying. Every time I see her, my day is ruined," I turned around when I heard her voice.
Stella was the beloved daughter of the Alpha. From the first time she saw me, I knew she would never like me.
She was beating up her personal maid the first day I was sent here. I froze, praying she wasn’t the one I was going to serve.
“Who are you? Why are you standing here like a statue?” I can hear the annoyance in her voice Stella got red hair like fire and her dark green eyes fixed on me.
She looks so beautiful.
“I'm sorry. I am just new her---” I didn’t have the chance to complete my sentence because she raised an eyebrow and cut me off.
“Never mind. Just get out of my face; you’re annoying me,” I nearly raised an eyebrow, but I stopped myself.
“Sorry---“She raised a hand. “Uh-huh. Don't talk,” As she said that, she walked away. She even bumped into my shoulder.
My brows met, and I stopped her, “I'm sorry---“She looked around and looked sharply at me. “I don't care.”
I was about to hold her shoulder but she turned around and slapped me. My eyes widened in shock.
“Don't you dare to touch me, you low piece of shit!” She said in annoyance. I was caught off guard and touched my sore cheeks. Before she left, she glared at me.
My eyes quickly widened as I panicked. I immediately cleaned the window and quickly left the place. If possible, I don't want her to see me.
Since I came here, she did not treat me very well. It's not that I expect them to treat me right because I know they won't.
I'm just an Omega, a slave in the eyes of every member of the pack. They thought I was a rogue traded to the pack. Only I myself knew that I was more than that. Both my parents were Lycans, a race that only took up one percent of the werewolf population but dominated the kingdom.
But I would never spill the beans.
I let out a sigh again and closed my eyes but immediately opened them when my forehead hit a wall. Wait, a wall in the middle of the hallway?
I instantly knew who the person was in front of me. A strong woody smell hit my nose causing me to look up, it's him. James, the Alpha's son. The next in line alpha of this pack. And... My mate. I was silent while looking at him. He was also staring at me intently.
It's just a pity that even though he knows I'm his mate, he still won't claim me. I shook my head and let out a slight sigh.
Neither of us spoke. Not until he faked a cough. I immediately looked away.
It's been a while since the day we found out that I am actually his mate and he’s mine. But until now, he still not making any move or showing any sign of whether he will accept or reject me.
It's pure torture on my side since I always see him with different girls. Sometimes I also see him kissing, and making out with them when I was asked to clean the pack house. It made me feel like I was drowning the first few times. But I'm still lucky enough though because I've never seen him having sex with anyone. I couldn’t imagine how that would kill me if I had to see that happen in front of my eyes.
But then, I can feel it. I know he always did that. I somehow understand him, he's still a man after all. I just can't avoid being hurt but I know, at the end of the day, I have no right. I feel like I'm dying because of the thought that even if I'm his mate, he will never be able to love me.
"Can you clean my room? I have a visitor later," he said bringing me back to reality.
I looked up a little and nodded, "Sure. I'm going," I said softly and was about to leave but he stopped me.
"Aren't you even going to ask who?" Even if I want to know, it doesn't matter. I know who it is, probably one of his girls.
I shook my head, "I have no right. I'll go ahead now," I said and started walking again.
I know he meant to ask me that. He's catching some reaction from me. But sadly, he is not the only one who is good at hiding feelings.
After I cleaned his room, I went to the kitchen to eat. I'm going to rest at least for a while, I've been serving them since this morning. And I know I won’t be able to retire until midnight when they are all asleep.
I didn't eat breakfast so I could finish my work early. I stood up in shock when suddenly someone pulled what I was eating and threw it on the floor.
"How dare you come here, resting and eating?! You haven't finished your work yet and then you're here, chilling? You’re just shameless," a strong slap hit my face.
I looked at the girl in shock, it was Stella again. "You're wrong-" I tried to defend myself but I got another slap.
"I don't care about your reason! Get out of here and get back to your work!" I just nodded and quickly left.
But before I could leave, she pulled my hair. "Hold on, bitch. I have something for you to do."
"Go to my brother's room, ask him for my earrings with the pearls. I need them tonight. Hurry, if you don't get them, you won't have dinner!" She shouted and harshly let go of my hair.
I had no idea why she was asking for her lost earrings all of a sudden. She had plenty of them. And why had she left them in James’ room? I knew she must have something up her sleeve but knowing I couldn’t reject her order. I simply nodded and ran to her brothers’ room.
I was about to knock but stopped when I heard something.
Both my cheeks turned red from embarrassment. I heard loud moans from inside.
“You’re so good, babe. Oh yes, that’s it… ugh, give it to me. Yes, oh yeah.” I immediately grabbed my chest when I felt the pain strong enough to tear my heart apart.
I felt like I couldn't breathe because of the pain. I wanted to cover both my ears because of what I hear. But I seemed to be stuck where I was and didn't know what to do. I clenched my hand tightly and closed my eyes.
I don't want to bother them, but I will be punished if I don't obey Stella's order.
I knocked three times. After a few seconds, naked woman opened the door. My lips formed into a tight line.
She immediately grinned when she saw me, she's Stella's best friend Karen. And she's aware that I'm James' mate.
"Look who is here babe," she said to James with a smirk. From where I was, I saw him lying on the bed looking at me, his lower body covered by a thin blanket. The smell of their scents and sweat filled my nostrils and I was about to throw up. I contained my impulse.
"Let her in," he demanded. I closed my eyes tightly. Can I just not go in? Hearing them doing that made me feel sick.
"You heard him. Get in,” she said and went inside. I took a deep breath to calm myself down.
I saw her sit down next to him. They are both looking at me now. "So?" He asked me.
"Are you just going to stare at us or do you want to say something? Or maybe you want to join us?" My face turned red again at the ‘invitation’, not out of embarrassment but out of disgust.
Is this the mate I've got? I never thought he would do this to me. Isn't everything he's showing me enough? If he can't respect me, he should reject me. At that time all I could feel was humiliation thrown at me.
"Your sister needs her earrings now," I said without emotion. They just stared at me, and later they both looked at each other.
"That's a lame reason. Come on, Celestine. I know you want your mate but unfortunately, you can't get him, not even in this life," she said mockingly.
I nodded I know I can't. And I have no intention of forcing him. If he can't claim me because I’m omega, I'll respect that. But there was one second that I thought of telling him who I really was. I didn’t want to miss my destined mate the Moon Goddess had arranged for me. But again and again, he hurt me mercilessly, and I lost all courage of any confession.
I have no other goal but to live in peace. A life where I don't hurt and don’t get hurt by anyone else.
I looked straight into James' eyes. "I'm sorry but I can't stand this kind of humiliation."
I slowly knelt in front of them. They were a little surprised by what I did. I still have some dignity and self-pity left.
"I'm begging you. If you can’t accept me as your mate. It's better to reject me, James."
This is the first time I called his name. Silence enveloped the whole area, after a while he stood up from the bed and walked towards me.
He held my jaw and made me look at him. His stern, cold face made me wonder if he was enraged by my proposal. But he shouldn’t hesitate, seeing what he did in the past.
"Is that what you want?" He asked. And I nodded.
"I, James Hutson, reject you Aria Celestine Malfold as my mate."
I feel the pain spreading throughout my heart. I feel weak, I expected this thing but the pain is still here.
"I, Aria Celestine Malfold, accept your rejection, James Hutson as your mate."
He grinned when I said that. He let go of my jaw and walked back to Karen.
"Stella's earrings are in the drawer. Take them and you can leave,” he said as if nothing happened.
I immediately looked for the earnings and quickly left the place. Werewolves only have one mate, once you reject or accept the rejection. You'll be mate less for the rest of your life. That’s what I know, but what I didn’t know at that time was that didn’t work for the Lycans.
ARIAFor months I stayed inside fearing to come outside. Not because of my bulging belly I couldn't hide anymore but because of the accusations. The rumour of Aaliya’s child loss and the king's first heir had spread like wildfire.Aaliya had spiralled into madness after losing her baby. She became angry, blaming both Zavier and I for her loss and deep down, I bore the guilt. The first and last time I visited her, she had lost control.Her once-beautiful features were twisted with grief and rage. “You took everything from me!” She had screamed, snatching a pair of scissors from her drawer.I ran back, dodging her and pleading with her. “Please don't Aaliya, I'm sorry.”“If you hadn't run off he wouldn't have come after you and my child would have still been alive. That's all you wanted isn't it? You get pregnant and I lose mine.”She had thrown the scissors but Artemis had come just in time to get me out of there. Aaliya had been taken to the clinic and it was suggested that it was be
ARIAAt the first light of dawn, I moved quickly through the palace, my heart pounding in her chest as I kept looking behind my shoulders.The air was cold, the kind that clung to your skin and made you feel alive. I had secured a few of my belongings under my cloak and the pressure made it difficult to walk but I didn't stop. Not this time.“My lady,” One of the guards called, causing me to halt in my footsteps. How did they camouflage in the dark cause I could swear I saw no one.“Flynn,” I say, turning around with a fake smile plastered on my face.He stepped out of the dark, his Armour glistening in the moonlight as he took a bow.“You dropped this,” he said and gestured to the pink scarf in his hands. Oh shit! He must've seen it fall from under my clothes.“Thank you,” I said nervously as I gingerly took it from him. “I barely even realised.“Where are you headed so early my Lady? The palace is still asleep,” he said, eyeing me suspiciously.“I want to take sparkles for a race an
ARIA Panic surged through my veins, my body going cold despite the warmth of the atmosphere and the heat of his gaze on me.“Why didn't you tell me about the child, ARIA?” He demanded, his voice low but dangerous.My eyes widened and my breath hitched in my throat. How did he know? Who had told him, could it be Artemis? No– I was in the damn clinic. The doctor must have had me tested. My mind screamed for me to run, to get away from him and everyone but rather I couldn't move. Couldn't speak.“Answer me! “ He growled, his voice growing impatient by the minute.“I… I don't—” I stammered, taking a shaky step backward but my legs felt heavy and slow like I was trying to walk through quick sand.Before I could move again, his hand shot out, grabbing my wrist firmly and pinning me against the wall. His hold wasn't painful, but it was enough to stop me and make me feel trapped. “Don't lie to me Aria,” he warned, an edge of pain to his voice. “Don't you dare lie to me.You're carrying my c
ZAVIERFor weeks, I tried to adjust to the changes around me. Aria barely had dinner or breakfast with me. She was always reserved, and I barely caught a glimpse of her. Aaliya had made me bring most of her things to my room because she needed my attention and believed it formed a bond with the baby. I was exhausted by her constant presence, but all I wanted was for her to have the baby, nurse him for three months, and then I’d pay her off to leave.I missed Aria terribly. She never came out of her room, and when she did, it was only for brief moments. I saw her from afar sometimes, but often, she seemed to disappear entirely. The palace felt empty without her presence. The betas, who used to be lively and engaging, had become more quiet and reserved since Irish left. They barely told me things or joked with me anymore. I considered bringing Irish back, knowing she always made Aria happy and that would please the betas.One morning, while having breakfast with Aaliya and my betas, Ari
ARIAWhen I woke up, a shadow loomed over me. Startled, I jerked up to see Artemis towering above my bed. "Get off!" I yelled, and she jumped back, her eyes wide with fear."Sorry! I was just—" she stammered."What were you doing?" I demanded, sitting up fully."I was checking your temperature," she explained, trying to compose herself."Why?" I narrowed my eyes. "Are you gay or something? Look, I’m not homophobic, but I’m not interested in women.”Artemis burst out laughing. "No, no. I was genuinely checking your temperature. You seemed unwell.”I frowned. "I caught you staring at my lips."She took a deep breath and stared at me. "Why were you drinking last night, Aria?”I threw my hands up in exasperation. "Why is everyone trying to be my parent? And did you forget the rules? Stay out of my business.”"Drinking is unhealthy for you," she replied calmly. "You need to be careful, especially now that you’re early.”"Early?" I repeated, confusion clouding my mind. "What do you mean by
THIRD PERSON POVAria woke up to an empty room. Artemis was gone for now, and for that, she felt a wave of relief. It wasn’t that she hated her, but she couldn’t get used to someone new. She relished the solitude for a moment before deciding to start her day.After a quick shower, she realized most of her clothes were still in Zavier’s room. With a sigh, she wrapped herself in a robe, letting her dripping wet hair rest on her shoulders, creating a messy trail down her back. She called for her maid, Beatrix.Beatrix entered the room with a smile. "Good morning, my lady. What do you need?”"I need you to get my things from Zavier’s room. Most of my dresses are at his and my undergarments too," Aria said, trying to sound casual.Beatrix paused, her smile faltering. "Okay my lady. Are you coming for the event today, my lady?”Aria raised an eyebrow. "What event?”Beatrix looked at her, a little confused. "The celebration for the king’s expected child.”Aria felt a chill run down her spine
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