The two of us stared at each other in silence. It was almost like we both seemed to be coming to terms with the fact that we were in each other’s presence right then.“What are you doing here?” Were the next set of words to fly out of her own mouth just as I thought it.“I should be the one asking you what you’re doing here,” I returned, my brows furrowing. This wasn’t good. This definitely wasn’t good. “What are you doing in the pack, Meera? Or should I say, Elizabeth?”She sneered at me.“Say or do whatever you want, it has nothing to do with me. Besides, there’s no way you can prove all of that, can you I?” She snorted. “Just mind your own business for once.”I felt annoyance running through me as soon as she said those words and I grabbed her hand, pulling her tightly.“I,” I emphasized. “At the Luna of this pack, and it is my duty to know what the bell you’re doing here, Meera. If you won’t tell me then I will tell everyone who you are. Maybe that will spur you into action,” I fi

Arielle’s POV:I got back home minutes later, still deep in thought. I had barely passed the entrance when I heard a soft female voice call me.“You’re back early,” I heard and turned my head to see Aunt Esme walking in through the main living room. Her expression was genial and kind, which always warmed my heart whenever I saw her. But then she had a curious look on her face. “What’s wrong? You’re worried about something, aren’t you, dear?”How did she know that?It was only then that I realized that I was worrying my bottom lip with my teeth.I quickly released my lip, giving her a sheepish smile, trying to mask all the confusion that I felt inside.“I’m fine, aunt Esme,” I began to speak but she then raised her hand to stop me from saying anymore.Before I knew it she had taken a hold of my hand and was leading me to the living room.I was made to sit down on one of the couches, and I watched as she walked over to the pitcher of water, pouring some into a glass cup and bringing it

Arielle’s POV:Relax, Arielle. It could just be a fluke. Maybe a simple stomach bug? Maybe I was just stressed and was exhibiting all the symptoms of being pregnant for no reason.Yes, that must have been it, right?As much as I was saying those words repeatedly to myself I couldn’t help but feel like the worst liar on the planet.After all, I had to have noticed the signs beforehand.But I had brushed them off as me just being a little bit stressed and off.I swallowed, looking at the small strip in my hand. My hands were shaky as I waited for the minutes needed for the accurate test to show.“Oh great moon goddess please,” I whispered, staring at the cream tiled walls of my office bathroom. “Please I don’t know if I’m ready for this. I don’t know if Richard’s ready.”I looked down moments after, and upon seeing the two pink lines that stared positive, my heart sank.I was pregnant.It was all true.My panic returned full force and I dropped the pregnancy test strip in the bin with sh

Arielle’s POV:My heart was pounding as I said those words to my mate. In my mind it was like the world had come down on me. The alarm bells blares in my ears like a war gong, and I was left feeling helpless and lost.In reality, I was still in my office, with Meera looking meekly away from the glares of either myself or Ethan.Richard’s words came through the mind link that we shared.‘What’s going on, love? And I’m on my way. It was a trap,’ he sounded regretful, and there was a tinge of disgust punctuating his words. What had happened to make him sound like that?‘A trap?’ So this had all been planned.‘Elise and Hunter are working with the Rogues. They’re working with Leon. I think he may be on his way there now,’ he sounded like he was running while he spoke.I swallowed, the anxiety coming back in droves. Oh great goddess.In a shaky tone I replied to my mate, ‘I think he’s here right now. The alarm bells have been going off for nearly thirty minutes now.’ I paused. ‘What should

Arielle’s POV:I felt so helpless, slowly walking towards the nearest safe house and holding a slowly bleeding Darren.The unconscious Beta groaned out loud and i bit my lip, looking down at him and adjusting my sweaty grip on him.“Don’t worry, Darren,” I said, feeling somewhat crazy to be speaking to an unconscious man. “I’ll get you help. You’re going to be fine,” my voice broke.Tears came to my eyes as I continued to step forward. Just one step forward I told myself.Oh great goddess, please help me. A tear slipped down my cheek as I thought of what Lilian would say to me if she saw her mate like this. I couldn’t do this to her. Please Darren be alright, i pleaded in my mind.“Arielle?” It was Ethan@/ voice that made me look up. Our eyes met and I felt small as he ran over to me, his own eyes wide with shock. “What happened to him?”“What do you think?” My voice sounded bitter and rough as I responded. Guilt and remorse filled my body all of a sudden as I saw Ethan look down. “I’