Ella's POV I head to the alpha office with a sigh, the weight of disappointment settling upon my shoulders. Despite its promises of knowledge, the first volume of the collection had yielded no substantial answers. Frustration gnawed at me, but I refused to let it deter me from my quest.Determined to find a way forward, the corridor seemed longer than usual, as if echoing my own uncertainty. Taking a deep breath, I knocked lightly on the office door."Come in," Alpha's deep voice resonated from within.Pushing the door open, I stepped into the room and found Alpha Brian engrossed in a stack of papers. His piercing gaze met mine, and he set aside his work, offering me a warm smile."Ella, my child, hope you are having a great time?" He asked, smiling warmly at me."Yes Alpha, everyone welcomes me with love. I'm having a good time." I answered respectfully."Good, that's good to hear. I apologise for not spending much time with my daughter, I've been drowned with signing these files."h
Aiden's POVI stepped out of the car in the airport, my heart raced with the thought of another journey alone with Ella. Hoping that Ella would choose to leave with me. That's why when Alpha told me she was going on the mission I refused and excuse myself for being busy, I cleared my schedule and insisted on going with her that minute.Just the two of us together again, I can't help but imagine how we would spend this journey together this time, the memories of the last fresh in my head, making a smile crept its way to my lips, and leaving behind the complexities of the multiple mate bond. I am just eager to come meet her at the airport, and hope to convince her this time.But as I searched for her at the airport, I saw Jayden with her. They were talking about something and had a warm smile in his faces.What the f**king Hell? Why is he here? I felt a pang in my chest, as it tightened more. Am I jealous of him?I just can't see them together without feeling my chest tightened. I notic
Jayden's POVI returned to our seat with our orders just to find El and Aiden all lovey dovey like new couples on their honeymoon. It makes my jaw clenched and my brows furrowed.I Just left for a second and they are courting in the public. They were laughing and exchanging love glances which made El turn beetroot. And I can't help but wonder what they are talking about with their fingers locked, and body pressed together. "Damn it. Damn it. I just can't keep my cool mahn." Jo yelled in my head."Jay, are we just staying calm in situations like this? He is flirting with our mate." He barked."Jo, calm down, she is also his mate, what do you expect? And That HE over there is my TWIN brother." I retorted, he can be cool most of the time, but Jo is stubborn and hard to control at times."Huh, you think I don't know. That's the only reason that Ass of a Hole is still breathing right now." He fumed in anger."I know you are angry but don't you dare call my brother that." I warned."Mate,
Ella's POVWe settled into our seats on the plane, Jayden, sitting close to me, made an effort to engage in small conversation, his words laced with genuine concern. I could feel his presence, his warmth, and it brought a sense of comfort amidst the confusion that swirled within me.I can't help but notice his attention was hundred percent towards me, engaging in small conversations now and then, his care and attention shining through every word and gesture he did. It was as if he was trying to prove his affection and showed that he cared for me just as much as Aiden did to make him jealous.I let out a deep sigh resting my head on back on the seat, the competition between the two of them weighed heavily on my mind, now that I think about it, it started since from the moment we stepped out of the car at the airport to our time spent waiting in the place, and now on the plane, their actions seemed to scream that they were locked in a contest to show who cared for me the most.It was bo
Ella's POVIt was night and the city of Vesas, Jayden and I decided to eat dinner, and then book a suite where we could use to search Edwards with ease. And plan our next steps. I saw Jayden book a luxurious hotel that seemed to offer the comfort and privacy we needed. Sitting at the cosy restaurant nearby, with our plates filled with delicious food before us. It was warm, delicious and inviting, providing us with a brief respite from the whirlwind of emotions that had consumed us throughout the day. Taking my last bite, Jayden glanced up from his meal and met my gaze, his eyes filled with determination. "You done?" He asked while I nodded. "Okay then let's go, we need to search for him with the map I told you earlier, then set up the location." He added standing up.I nodded in agreement, wiping my mouth with a napkin. "You are using your tracking scent, right that's why we need somewhere with privacy away from humans." I asked as we paid for our dinner and left.We made our way to
Ella's POVThe guard with the cobra tattoo around his neck folded his arms around his chest, and shook his head. "I'm sorry, miss, but there is no one with that name residing here." He uttered with a stern voice, sending shivers down my spine, his brows knit together."Even if we know you are looking for us, we can't just let you in if you don't have an appointment with him or our master." The other balded guard by his side added his eyes, scanning us up and down as if we were some kind of intruders. Well, that's actually what we look like.I looked at Jay with questionable eyes practically asking him if he could smell Edward's scent. And I quickly link minds with him."What's up with them? You can smell him right?" I questioned him deep in my mind."They probably don't want us in, because I can smell Edward's scent, the scent is much stronger now. There is no doubt he is in there." He explained closing his eyes and inhaling slowly."I sense they are lying too. Your tracking scent
Ella's POVI glance at Jayden and we both know what we have to do, we have to shift into our wolves and take them down. With a nod, I quickly shifted into my wolf form. Letting Lea take over, feeling the power surge through my veins. Both of us darted towards the nearest group of werewolves closest to us, my senses heightened, and instincts taking over. The clash of fur and fangs filled the air as I attacked my opponents, delivering swift and precise strikes.A guard lunged at me with great speed almost hitting me, but I evaded his attack. "It seems like you've gotten weaker, for just the two weeks you are with ease make you weaker huh?" I mocked Lea, insisting her to get stronger."You bet?" She hauled and moved swiftly retaliating with a swipe of my claws. The force behind my strike sent him crashing into a nearby wall, momentarily dazed.Even though Lea has poor fighting skills, she knows how to defend me in terms of need. If not I won't survive in the Bloodmoon pack.Seizing the
Ella's POV "It is said from the books that I've read that having multiple mates." He looked at me then at Jayden then gulped. "It is believed to be a curse." He uttered, making the air chill and everyone was quiet.My heart raced as Edward revealed the secret behind multiple mate bonds. The old man's body trembled, his face contorting with a mix of disbelief and fear. "A curse?" I whispered aside, my eyes never leaving Edwards waiting for answers and more explanation. The multiple mates always burden me, but I never bring it to be a curse.He picked up his cup of coffee but his hands shook uncontrollably, causing his coffee to spill over the edges of the cup."Edward, are you okay? Can you explain more." Jayden asked, curious as I am.With a shaky voice, Edward began to explain, the words stumbling out as if he was reliving a haunting revelation. "It is a curse that binds the mates together, entangling their lives in a complex web of love, desire, jealousy and unimaginable conseque