Lahat ng Kabanata ng fate betrayal : Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Chapter 2: A Promise to HerselfARIA POV I said, "I will not be a pawn again," to the empty room.Fragile yet determined, the pledge lingered in the air. With trembling hands, I packed a tiny suitcase with the necessities: clothing, a concealed cash hoard in my drawer, and the silver blade I had taken from the armory years before. It was for rogue protection back then. It was for defense against the mate bond now.I was a fool five years ago, thinking that a mate's relationship was unshakable. I was weak and blinded by it. However, it was before I realized how quickly love might turn into treachery.Never again.The Golden Claw Pack was the group I had to quit.I walked around the room, going over my strategy. The packhouse will be busy tonight as the Moonshine Pack had their welcoming feast. It would be simple to go away undetected as everyone would be preoccupied. I would go east, away from him and the packs.I felt sick to my stomach at the idea of Darius. My anger had been rekind

Chapter 4: A Dream of WarningARIA POV Reluctantly, I fell asleep that night. Like a smothering blanket, the burden of the day—a contract with Killian, the impending danger of Darius, and the complicated web of my second chance—pressed down on me. But finally my tiredness prevailed.As I reopened my eyes, a silvery glow illuminated the room. Even though I found myself in a forest, it was unlike any I had encountered before. Beneath an almost incomprehensibly vast moon, the trees shimmered with a celestial radiance, their leaves sparkling like cut diamonds. There was an electric energy in the atmosphere that caused my skin to tingle, an influence I couldn't fully identify. “Isn’t it lovely?” Even though the voice was quiet—almost melodic—it made me shiver. With a sudden turn, I saw her.The Goddess of the Moon.Her presence was uncanny but eerily recognizable. Her hair, which was long and flowing, seemed to change color from silver to midnight black. Her grin was calm and eerie, an

Chapter 6: Playing the RoleARIA POV Killian said, "Smile, Aria," so softly that only I could hear. As he led me into the packed hall of Moonshine Pack's meeting, his hand was resting possessively on the small of my back. "They're observing."The pressure of having thousands of eyes on me almost choked me as I attempted a tight-lipped grin. My natural reaction was to resist his touch, but the inquisitive looks and murmuring voices made me realize that now was no time to hesitate.There was bustle in the main hall. With a mixture of curiosity and mistrust, the room was crowded with warriors, pack elders, and visiting allies. News of our "bond" had gone viral, and tonight was the first time the farce Killian and I had decided upon was put to the test.As he waved to a number of pack leaders, Killian's hand moved from my back to my waist, drawing me in. His touch was measured, purposeful. I clenched my jaw, resisting the want to push him away.He said, "Calm down," as his lips touched m

Chapter 8: The Revealed CurseARIA POV Except for the gentle rustling of pages as I flipped them, the library was silent. In front of me, rows of old books extended indefinitely, and the air was heavy with the smell of old parchment. I had been here for hours, reading materials on the history, mythology, and curses of werewolves. My stomach churned more and more as I dug deeper.The relationship between mates. It was a gift from the Moon Goddess herself and had been venerated for ages. However, it had a darker side that was little discussed. As I read the same phrase a third time, my fingers shook and the words burned into my brain:"The soul is severed when the relationship is severed. Those who reject the cord of fate will either go insane or die.The chair creaked under me as I leaned back. As like it had read the incriminating words too, the small mate mark on my neck blazed.Death or madness.Had Darius been affected by that? Had he been driven to the verge of madness by my reje

Chapter 10: The Secrets of KillianARIA's POV Tension permeated Killian's office, pressing down on my chest like a stifling weight. The slight metallic tang of blood that lingered to me from the rogue attack mixed with the smell of ancient leather and polished wood. Killian's silhouette was framed by the moonlight as he stood by the wide window. Something colder and sharper replaced his normally calm manner—a man caught in the act of concealing too much.My voice pierced the quiet like a razor as I said, "You're keeping secrets from me."Killian's black eyes were unreadable when he turned to me. Aria, everyone has secrets. even you.I refused to back down and crossed my arms. "Avoid deflecting. Before the attack, I listened to what those rogues had to say. Killian, they said your name. They were aware of you.The glimmer of remorse in his eyes betrayed him as his jaw tightened."Have you not been making deals?" I pushed. "All this talk about keeping me safe, but you're collaborating