Semua Bab The Alpha's Seventh Bride: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Damian's POVAria's face softened a little after my words and she did not argue with me again. While she was changing back into her normal clothes, I walked to the jewelry counter. I already knew exactly what I wanted.When she came out, I held a small black velvet box.She looked confused. “What is that?”“Something you returned to me.” I replied then I opened the box.Her breath hitched when she saw the necklace, my mother’s necklace the same one she gave back to me weeks ago.She looked between my face and the necklace. “Damian… why did you bring that?”“My mother gave it to me.” I said quietly. “She said I should give it to my mate one day. “When you returned it, I did not say anything because I understood your reason but tomorrow you will stand beside me in front of the territory.”I paused and stepped closer.“My mother’s wish was for her son’s mate to wear it.”Aria swallowed hard. I saw guilt slowly fill her eyes and then he lowered her head.“I am sorry.” She whispered.“I

Aria's POV“I don’t want us fighting anymore, I need you. Please let your walls down.”I exhaled slowly as I sat on the edge of the bed, remembering what Damian had said to me the previous night. I had been restless. The request he made was a sincere one.After an hour of thinking and overthinking, I finally stood up and went to his office. I wasn’t even fully sure of what I wanted to say, but I knew I had to say something. When I walked into his office, he was sitting behind his desk, reading something. He looked tired but calm, his eyes lifted to me immediately.“Aria.” He called quietly. “Are you alright?” He asked, his tone filled with concern.“Yes.” I replied, I was still standing by the door looking for the courage to open up to him.“I… actually came to talk.” I stuttered nervously.He leaned back in his chair, giving me his full attention. “I’m listening.”I brought my hands together as if that would give me the confidence I needed. “About what happened last night… the kiss

Aria's POVThe man holding my arm tightened his grip again. I hissed under my breath but kept my face straight as the crowd around us watched with interest, whispering among themselves. We had only come to help the little injured pup, and now Kara and I were surrounded like criminals.The leader who dragged me earlier stepped in front of me again. He was tall, broad in the shoulder, with a rough voice that made his words sharp.“What were you doing in this area?” He barked.I lifted my chin. “While helping a pup he was injured.”He scoffed loudly. “That is not your business, strangers don’t come here unless they want trouble.”Kara moved forward. “Let us go, we did not do anything wrong.”One of the men snapped at her. “Shut up.”He tried to hit her but I stepped into his line of sight first.“Hit me instead.” I said.The man did not even hesitate his palm met my cheek with a loud crack. I tasted blood immediately. Kara gasped and grabbed my arm from behind.“Aria-”“Don’t.” I mutter

Aria's POVThe drive back to the palace was too quiet. Damian did not say a single word, he kept his eyes forward, his hands were tight on the steering wheel. The tension around him made the whole car feel cold. Kara sat beside me, glancing at us from time to time, but she did not speak either.I kept looking at Damian’s profile. His jaw was hard, his breathing was steady but heavy, and his knuckles were still red from hitting Fred. I wanted to ask him something but I did not know what words would be appropriate.When we reached the palace, Damian got out of the car first and opened my door. I stepped out slowly. His hand hovered near my elbow as if he wanted to hold me but wasn’t sure if he should.“Come.” He finally said.He led me into the palace and straight to his room. The wives were nowhere around, which told me Ethan must have warned them to stay back even if the guards avoided looking at us.Inside the room, Damian made me sit on the bed. He walked to his drawer and pulled o

Aria's POV“Damian… can you hear me?” I asked softly.His wolf stood in front of me, breathing hard. His eyes were still sharp, but the anger in them had faded a little. I stepped forward very slowly.“Damian… please shift back.” I said. “I am not leaving you like this.”He blinked once, then again, and something changed in his posture. He lowered his head, as if agreeing.Then bones began to shift. The sound was loud in the quiet clearing. I quickly turned my back when I realized he was shifting into his human form.“I am not looking.” I said fast. “Just tell me when you are done.”I kept staring at the trees in front of me until I heard his voice behind me. “Aria… I have nothing to turn to yet.”“I figured.” I answered. “Here.”I stretched my arm behind me without looking and handed him my jacket. Then I pulled out the folded shirt I had stuffed into my pocket earlier when I left the palace. I did not know why I carried it now. I was glad I did.“Take this too.”His fingers brush