Aria's POVAs I stepped in the room, I couldn't help but awe at what was going to be my room. My breath caught at the sight before me and I couldn't help but laugh incredulously as I immediately became wonderstruck.The moonlight filtered through the draped window, casting a bright gleam on the big bed a few feet away from me. Huge chandeliers hung down from the ceiling like stalactites, a brilliant radiance that made the whole room feel alive. The walls of the room was adorned with different abstract paintings and pictures, all adding to the life that the room had. Different tapestries, all of colors matching the calm tone of the room, hung across the wall at different locations and velvet sheer curtains hung over the large bed. Two plush cushions say neatly at the foot of the bed and a study chair and table, a lit lamp on top, stood at the end of the room, right beside the window."This place is... it's really beautiful," I muttered, more to myself than to Ma Levine as I slowly wal

Aria's POV I turned to the voice, my body trembling with fear. From the sound of the voice, I half-expected to see a large creature, fur coated and long fanged with eyes that gleamed ominously with a fiery glow but I was met with something way more different. A large wolf, it's massive form possessing the aura of majestic grace, stood in front of me. His fur shone like silver and his eyes gave out a strong amber glow, one that held wisdom of the ancient and secrets kept for ages. His silver fur danced in the cold breeze, following the rhythm of the wind. His regal posture exuded strength and a tangible force that I knew should never be reckoned with. My eyes quivered as I stared with reverence at the entity in front of me. He looked down upon me and the moment our eyes met, I felt a deep connection almost immediately. At that instant, the realization of who he was dawned upon me even without him saying his name. "Welcome to the spirit world, Luna Aria," the large wolf said as a s

Aria's POV "Who... who has come to meet me?" I asked Ma Levine as my brows knotted into a frown. "The guardians," Ma Levine said as her eyes widened, curiosity displayed in her stare. "They gave appeared to you, haven't they?" "Guardians?" I mumbled before shaking my head. "I don't think the maids you sent to me are people that you can describe to be guardians." "Maids? But I didn't send any maids, Luna Aria," Ma Levine said as her lips stretched into a warm smile, glee replacing the look of curiosity in her eyes. "You didn't send in any maid to help me with my washing?" I asked her as I tried to understand what she was saying. Shaking her head, Ma Levine replied, "no, I didn't. Why would I send you maids when you can wash yourself?" "Th-that was what I thought until they told me that it was part of a ritual used to welcome me officially as the Luna of the pack," I said to Ma Levine as my heart rate began increasing. Fear filled my whole being as I began asking myself differe

Ryder's POV"I don't believe I was instructed to always let you know about my movements, Hudson," I said with a small scoff as I sat up straight in my seat and began gathering the papers on my table and stacking them together at a corner. Hudson's eyes narrowed into a frown as he folded his arms across his chest. With a hint of anger in his tone, he retorted, "when it has to do with matters concerning the image of the pack, I think you should let me know.""What does my coming back have to do with the image of the pack?" I asked as I looked up at Hudson, one of my brows raised. "And who told you that I was back?""The same people who told me about the new guest that you managed to sneak into the our home," Hudson asserted as he slammed the door behind him. A frown formed on my face as I immediately stopped what I was doing. I then shifted my attention to him fully, watching as he slowly approached my table. Slamming his hands down on the wooden top, he said, "why didn't you let me kn

Aria's POV"Ugh," I heard Ma Levine grunt after walked out of the room. She paced about the hallway while I stood by the door, still as I digested what King Ryder has just said."He doesn't love me," I muttered as I felt my eyes begin to water. I half-expected Ava to jump in at that moment to try and convince me that I was wrong but I got nothing. It seemed like even her too had finally been hit by my harsh reality."Luna Aria," Ma Levine said, her voice jerking memory of my thoughts. I turned to her with a soft grunt and wore a smile on my face the moment I saw the sad expression in her face. "I'm really sorry that you had to experience that, Luna Aria.""Do not worry, Ma Levine," I said, shaking my head as my smile began to falter. I could feel the tears gathered in my eyes threatening to fall so I lifted my head up. "I don't really mind what he said at all. I'm used to... I'm used to this.""I... I don't know what to say," Ma Levine muttered as her lips quivered. I could see in her