ログインAviana Shortly after speaking with Lucas, Damian flagged down a carriage, and before I could blink, we had arrived back at his house… only it looked much different than how I left it.For one, there were red and white ribbons strewn over the entrance, celebrating our new achievement. Damian didn't say a word, simply stepping over the ribbons, so I followed suit.However, just as we crossed the threshold, an elderly woman closely followed by Esther was walking towards us. I noticed they both had bags with them, and I looked at Esther in alarm. “Uh, what's going on? Are you guys leaving?”“Oh!” The elderly woman whom I recognised as Harper, one of the older maids, beamed at Damian. “Since it's your consummation night, I took the liberty of asking the maids and the guards to leave so you guys can have total privacy.”And just like that, my heart dropped to my stomach. “So we're all alone?” My voice came out as a squeak.Thinking that I was excited, Harper just smiled wider. “Oh, yes.
AvianaOblivious to the panic welling up inside of me, Damian took the bowl and drank from it, blood staining the corner of his lips when he pulled it away.“Now, it's your turn.” The shaman nudged the bowl my way.Internally, I wanted to revolt, but one glance at Damian changed my mind, and I followed suit, the tangy metallic taste of blood sliding down my throat seconds later.“Congratulations!” The shaman cheered, raising our hands that were joined together by the purple string for everyone to see. “You're now one!”The loud burst of drums erupted as people began to cheer, looking excited about our Union.Well, not everyone anyway.Anabel and Mina occupied the front row, and they looked anything but pleased.Damian ignored them, steering me towards our seats.For the next two hours, we had to sit through people showing up to pay homage to Damian and be fake polite to me.I could tell that despite Damian's public acceptance of me, the people, most especially the ladies, never fully
Aviana Damian held my hand as we passed through the throng of people.According to the maids who dressed me up, the place I dressed up in was close to the town square, which was where the ceremony would take place.I was supposed to do the short trek to the square alone, but now, I'm grateful that Damian is right beside me.I kept my head bent, but even that didn't stop people from staring at me. I could feel their tiny, judgy little eyes fixed on my back while we moved, and if it weren't for Damien's constant presence, I probably would have bolted.I managed to make it to the two huge chairs mounted in front of the crowd where we were supposed to sit.“Are you okay?” Damian whispered as we sat down, smiling and waving to people around.I opened my mouth to respond, but I didn't get the chance as Lucas showed up, throwing a disbelieving look my way.He crouched down beside Damian, lowering his voice to a whisper but I could still hear him.“What the hell is she doing here?” He hisse
It was just moments before the mating ceremony…I smoothed my hands over the fabric of my dress, drawing in deep breaths to contain my anxiety.“Do you need anything else, miss?” One of the maids who was kind enough to help me into my dress poked her head into the room.“No, I'm fine, thank you,” I responded with a big smile that instantly fell off my face as soon as she retreated.After the incident that happened two days ago, Esther and I spent the remainder of the day sorting through clothes before I chose this one.It was an odd choice… with the Ruby coloured fabric and white stitches across the hem and edges of the cloth.I chose the outfit for two reasons… one, because the dress called to me, and two, it was unique, and Ruby was the color of rebirth for wolves.While I stared at myself in the mirror, appreciating how good I looked, it occurred to me that I was going on this journey without being fully honest with Damian.However, as soon as that thought popped into my head, I sh
AnabelIt was four hours to the mating ceremony…I couldn't wrap my head around why my brother would bring in such a filthy girl as Luna.“Pour me another; I want to be tipsy,” I said to Mina, raising my glass while I lay flat on the bed. “Shouldn't you be getting ready for the ceremony?” Mina asks, even as she pours me a glass of cider.I sat up from the bed, peering at her face, which was hard to do since I had the drapes closed on the window, plunging the room into darkness.After my altercation with Aviana two days ago, I've been holed up in here, and Mina chose to come and check up on me. “Are you serious?” I blurted out in surprise. “Or is that a joke?”“No, it's not.” Mina sat up too, pulling her dark hair away from her face. “It's an important ceremony, and if you want to climb up the hierarchy as you've always said you wanted, then you need to be there.”“Yes, but what about you? Are you going to come?”She rolled her eyes, snorting. “Heavens no! It's bad enough that your b
AvianaThe days blur fast. It was 8:00 am. Woah WoahWoahI gushed down as the remains of whatever I ate last night filled my throat.“Do you need anything else?” Esther, one of the maids, yelled through the door as I bent over the toilet seat, vomiting my guts out. “Warm water or a towel perhaps?”I breathed in, forcing my stomach to settle. Damn it, two days to the mating ceremony, and I can barely keep food down. If things continue at this rate, I might tell everyone that I'm pregnant.“No, I'm fine!” I called out, holding back the urge to throw up. “Thank you!”Holding my stomach, I waited for a few minutes before I stepped outside, placing a hand on my stomach.Oh, my lovely babies…“Here you go, miss.” Esther's voice jolted me from my musings, making her jump as she turned the corner, holding a small cup. “It should help with how you're feeling…”I tentatively took the glass from her and took a sip. I didn't fully trust anyone here, but Esther has been helpful since I arrive
Aviana's POV I had stopped counting days.What was the point? The days came and went the same way … dark, cold, the thin line of light under the door brightening and fading and brightening again. My body had stopped feeling much of anything since the betrayal. The bond’s absence was a dull perman
Aviana's POV “Mate.”I could finally feel it in my veins. It felt like an invincible force pulling me to look for something. Like a missing half of my soul.I sat up slowly. The pain in my back was still there … but underneath it something else had woken up too. It felt like a thread attached to t
Third Person POV The girl was still breathing hard when Damian pulled out of her and reached for his slacks.He dressed without looking at her. Crossed to the window. Tapped a cigarette from the case on the sill and lit it, watching the city below… it was dark and quiet at this hour, his city, th
Aviana's POV I don’t know how I made it back to my room with all the pain I felt.I kept one hand on the wall. Putting one foot in front of the other. Blood dripped off me and hit the floor as I walked passed.I bit down on my lip so hard I tasted more blood. Don’t make a sound. Don’t you dare ma







