Chapter twoAria's Pov I walked towards the guest house, my anger at its peak. Did he dare cheat on me like that? I couldn't take it anymore. I felt betrayed and hurt. My heart was pounding, and my hands were shaking with rage. I didn't care about the students who had come out to watch the unfolding drama. All I wanted was to get to him, to know if this was true. "I'm going to kill him," I muttered under my breath, clenching my fists tightly. Finally, I reached the guest house, my breath getting heavier with each step I took. I pushed my way through the students and teachers, not minding who was in my way. I had to get to him, my dad was the beta of the pack and had a relationship with the Alpha, so I was quite powerful. "Excuse me," I said to the security guards blocking my way. "I need to get through now," I commanded as they looked at me with surprise and quickly moved aside, allowing me to pass. I could hear their whispers but didn't care. Finally, I arrived the first d

Chapter fourAria's Pov"Deal," I whispered, taking his hands. "That's good for you." And with that, he brought out his cell phone to make a call. It wasn't up to five minutes when a Honda Civic pulled up. "Get in." He said while I admired the car. The exterior was polished to a mirror-like finish, and the chrome accents sparkled like diamonds. I walked around and sat beside the driver's seat as he opened the door and sat. The interior was just as impressive as the exterior, with plush, buttery-soft leather seats that were a perfect match for the gleaming chrome accents. The car was fully loaded with the latest technology, including a state-of-the-art sound system and a touchscreen dashboard that displayed all the car's vital stats. He started the engine and I couldn't help but smile at the purring sound that emanated from beneath the hood. The road was lined with towering trees that created a picturesque canopy overhead, and we passed by quaint cottages and fields of wildflowe

Chapter sixAria's Pov I blinked my eyes open, squinting against the harsh sunlight that filtered through the curtains as I groaned, feeling like a truck had hit me overnight.And as I shifted on the bed, its creaking sound echoed in the room, and I rubbed my eyes, attempting to clear the fog in my mind.With a weary sigh, I pushed aside the soft duvet that had enveloped me throughout the night, as if coaxing me to face the day ahead."Why on earth did I drink so much last night?" I mumbled to myself, sensing the lingering effects of a brutal hangover.As I surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings, my mind raced to piece together the events that led me here. Then, my horrified gaze landed on the mirror, and I gasped in utter disbelief."Oh no, no, no!" I shrieked, my naked reflection sending shockwaves through me.Panic coursed through my veins, and I hurriedly tried to cover myself, my hands trembling as I struggled to recall the happenings of the previous night."What happened? How did

Chapter eight Colton's PovMy wolf, Ash, roared in pain when she said she had been marked. It felt as though a silver blade had pierced my heart, leaving me speechless."And he isn't my mate," she added as my anger began to boil inside me as I turned to her."Who isn't your mate, Aria?" I asked, feeling the threat of Ash's presence rising, ready to take control."Orion," she said, and suddenly the world around me fell into silence."I am just a substitute for his mate." She whispered as I felt hurt and insulted."I knew it," I said. It was as if a switch had been flipped, and I was no longer in control."Why are you acting this way?" she whimpered, and I gave her a hard stare, realizing she didn't know the truth.Despair washed over me. The person I thought was meant for me, the one I was destined to be with, was now out of reach. "You're my mate Aria," I said as she just stared at me.It felt as though the universe was conspiring against me, mocking me with what I could never have

Chapter tenAria's PovMy heart broke into a thousand pieces when I realized who Colton was and why I had been feeling weird and drawn to him.Why hadn't I recognized him earlier as my mate? And here he was talking about how powerful the lunar tether was.I saw the pain and hurt in his eyes, making me feel guilty and I immediately felt a deep hatred against his brother Orion.If only he didn't give me the offer if only he knew I was under the influence of alcohol. I whimpered, wondering what would be going on in Colton's mind I looked at his eyes which had a glowing brown color and wondered if he was about to shift? as It all felt weird to me."Get out." He said to me, his voice laced with hatred.I knew he needed to be calm, cause if he leaves in this situation, he might hurt someone but was shocked when he aggressively pushed me, and I staggered backward, landing on my butt. I looked at him in fear and could see pain evident in his eyes, he hadn't done it on purpose.Just yesterda