Lahat ng Kabanata ng Broken Ring, Hidden Queen: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Aria's POVIt was the third anniversary of my Mate Bond with Julian.I stood in his estate, rejected by my own twin pups for my "reeking Omega scent."And that lavish gala wasn't for me.It was for another woman....Three hours earlier, I was heading home early, battling a severe case of the flu.Every breath felt like my lungs were on fire.As I crossed the boundary line of the territory, I saw the estate glowing with lights.My heart skipped a beat.He didn't forget."Aria? You're home early," a maid said as she passed by, her expression flickering with awkwardness."Has the celebration already started?" I asked."Yes...""I'd better go change then.""It's a victory party for Kierra, the actress," she whispered. "Alpha Julian said he's so proud of her. That she's the best."I froze and didn't wait for her to finish.I walked away, dazed.My Mate Bond with him felt dead and cold.Standing outside the main hall, I saw Julian looking radiant, standing by Kierra's side.She seemed to g

Aria's POVOn Sunday, I tried FaceTiming the pups.Through the screen, I saw Lara and Isaac clinging to Kierra's silk dress. They weren't in any hurry to see me.To them, I represented rules, health protocols, and quiet sighs; Kierra represented glamour, sweets, and indulgence."Aren't you guys excited to see your mommy soon?" Kierra asked, her voice dripping with sweetness."No way," Lara huffed, crossing her small arms. "We don't want her. We want to stay with you."Kierra's lips curled into a smirk directed at the camera."Well, then, I have a little surprise for you." She paused for effect. "I'm going back with you this time.""Yes!" Lara cheered, jumping up and down.My call flashed on their screen again. With a flick of her thumb, Lara declined it. When the phone buzzed a second time, she blocked me.I stared at the "Call Failed" message on my screen. A cold pit formed in my stomach. Desperate and trembling, I called the estate's head maid."Luna..." the maid whispered, sounding

Aria's POVWhen dawn broke, I opened my heavy eyes.I felt a sharp pain all over my body."Aria, you have a severe spiritual virus infection.""You came in time, or your wolf would be in danger. We tried to call your mate, but...""I see. Thank you," I forced a weak smile.I pulled my phone.More than ten missed calls from Julian popped up.Why would he call me?Then, someone was calling again."Lara?" I spoke, my voice raspy."You bad woman! Are you trying to kill Kierra?!"I froze."Lara, what are you talking about?""Stop pretending! Kierra wore your pajamas last night, and now she is sick! Daddy stayed up all night by her side! I hate you!""Lara, calm down. I put herbs into the fabric, because you and Issac loved the smell before. How is that my fault?""You're lying! I don't believe you!" Lara slammed the phone.My vision blurred.Suddenly, a little hand reached out, holding a tissue."Please don't cry."I looked up.It was Nola, the little girl from the next bed."Thank you, No

Aria's POVLydia's hand froze in mid-air.She met the man's deep, freezing gaze."Alpha R..." Lydia's voice trembled.His aura was suffocating.I noticed that his hand was wrapped in thick bandages."Do I know you?" his voice was low.Lydia turned pale.She forced herself to speak."I'm Lydia... I heard you were hurt. I came to visit...""And that gives you the right to scream outside my room?"His voice turned dangerous."I'm sorry..." Lydia stepped back, staring at his hand.He was still gripping my wrist.The sight made her blood boil."Why are you still here?" The man issued a cold command."I'm Felix, his assistant. I'll show you the way out."He then gestured for Lydia to leave.The door closed.Inside the suite, the air was filled with the scent of cedar and pine."Well, Sir, I'm here to thank you. You've saved my life," I said."It's nothing.""Well, I don't even know your name yet," I said again."Ah... You can call me Ray." He hesitated and then said."OK. I'm Aria. It's a p

Aria's POV"I'm almost there." He texted me again.But when the elevator doors opened on the tenth floor, I froze."Fiona?" My voice was tense.I stood tall as the group stepped out.Fiona marched toward me, her eyes burning with rage."Aria! How dare you show your face here!"I didn't move an inch."What do you mean?" I asked calmly."Isaac has a fever! His core is burning up!" Fiona shouted, pointing a finger at me."As his mother, why didn't you even check on him?""Isaac has Kierra's full attention," I replied, looking Fiona straight in the eye."And he told me himself—he doesn't want me near him.""What?!" Fiona's chest heaved with fury.She had never seen me this way.Without warning, Fiona swung her hand with all her strength.The sound echoed through the silent hallway.My head snapped to the side.A handprint appeared on my pale cheek instantly.Julian stepped forward and grabbed Fiona's wrist, his expression complicated.Isaac and Lara were terrified; they hid behind their f