Aarya I couldn’t help but chuckle as I watched Jenny approach, a plate of food in hand, her determined expression reflecting her intent to feed me more. They were all so attentive, treating me like a queen, and ensuring my comfort at every turn. Being here at the packhouse had granted me a level of relaxation I hadn’t experienced in a long time. I’ve been residing at the packhouse in Xander’s room since the day my internship came to an end. Xander had proposed the idea, suggesting that it would be wise for us to acclimate ourselves to pack life. I was hesitant at first, but now I realize it was the right decision. My time here had been delightful, spent bonding with pack members and also with Lea, Steven, and even Harry. Nyx did not want to come, so I did not force her. Alex and Sean made sure they spent time with me, too. Yet, the highlight of my stay was undoubtedly Xander’s constant presence. He had taken a two-week leave from his company, although he was still involved in pack a

AaryaI entered the room, throwing the bag, and let out a weary sigh, feeling the exhaustion of the past days settle into my bones. I needed a shower to at least relax my muscles, which were coiled like crazy. The warm water of the shower cascaded over me, offering a fleeting respite from the whirlwind of emotions that had consumed me.As the steam filled the bathroom, I gazed at my engagement ring. It’s been five days now since I last spoke to my fiance.The memory of that day lingered, vivid and painful. Xander had locked me inside our house so he could address the situation at the border. I had felt a mixture of frustration and helplessness, pacing around the living room, my mind a puzzled. With my enhanced strength, I could easily break through the door, but I didn’t want to create a scene. I tried calling everyone, but no one answered my calls. It’s as though they’ve all left me alone in this house. I left like running away.For the next two hours, I was trapped in my own swirl of

AaryaMy groans reverberated through the room as I buried myself further under the covers, desperately clinging to the remnants of sleep. I feel so tired. Is it possible to feel tired after sleeping for more than ten hours? My phone beeped again, making me curse the device’s existence. I reluctantly reached for my phone and squinted at the screen and saw my brother Atul’s name on the screen.“Hello, bubbles,” Atul’s deep voice greeted me over the phone.“Why are you calling me early in the morning on a Sunday, Bhai (brother)? That is virtually illegal. I can report you to the sleep monsters,” I whined and tried to cuddle back to Xander’s pillow, inhaling his scent like a weirdo.“It is ten in the morning in the USA. Maa will kick your ass if she hears that you are still sleeping,” he chuckled.“Yeah, she needs to come to the USA just to kick my ass,” I said.“Hmm... no problem. We will reach your dorm in two hours. Hope you are ready for that kick,” he chuckled.I shot up in bed, the r

Aarya The room was enveloped in an eerie silence, each person wearing an expression ranging from shock to outright fear at my father’s revelation. Another thing that puzzled me was the expressions of confusion on Amit’s and Atul’s faces. On the contrary, my parents appeared to be reveling in their knowing smiles, an air of smugness about them that only fueled my curiosity further. “Hmm... what are you talking about, Mr. Verma... I mean Ram?” Xander enquired, his question hanging in the air like a fragile thread. My father smiled. “Alpha Xander, I may be old, but I’m quite sure of what I’m saying. Kids nowadays, isn’t it Alpha Ronald?” His gaze turned toward Dad, who looked at me with a bewildered expression that mirrored my own. How was my father doing this? How could he possibly know? “Baba, why are you addressing him as Alpha?” Amit’s voice was laced with both confusion and skepticism. “Because it is a serious offense to disrespect an Alpha werewolf in the supernatural world, e

Aarya“Let’s get married,” I boldly declared, and in response, he froze, his gaze locked onto me as if I had transformed into a wolf right before his eyes. If I wasn’t scared that he might say no, I would have laughed at his reaction.I turned fully to face him. “Uh, Xander?” I gently shook his arms, trying to bring him back to the moment. When that didn’t seem to work, I cupped his face, looking into his eyes. Did I just shock my soon-to-be husband?“Why?” he managed to say, blinking rapidly. His hands enveloped mine, his grip firm as if he needed something tangible to hold on to.I frowned in return. “What do you mean by why?”“I mean... Don’t get me wrong. I would love nothing more than to make you my wife and complete the bond, but I do not want you to want this because of the high emotions or adrenaline of the fight,” he explained. I can feel a hint of worry, apprehension, excitement, and hope in the bond. It was an unusual sensation, sharing someone else’s emotions, but in this c