Todos os capítulos de Not my spec: Capítulo 121 - Capítulo 130

Lila’s povI was terrified to show up looking like this. I looked nothing like my usual self; standing in front of the mirror, I felt as though I was staring at a complete stranger. It was a version of myself I wasn't familiar with at all.If there had been any way to skip tonight, I would have taken it in a heartbeat. But given my situation, showing up was the lesser of two evils. It was the only thing that would save me from a world of trouble.I had originally intended to wear the dress Mathew picked out, even though I hated it. But Aiden’s package had everything for guess out, it actually saved the day. He was truly my guardian angel, stepping in to lift the weight whenever I felt overwhelmed, always acting as the light in my darkest hours. Fuck what am I saying? Now back to focus.Looking down at the gown after putting it on, the fabric had just enough stretch to fit me perfectly without feeling suffocating. I briefly wondered how on earth he knew my exact measurements, but the e

Mathew’s pov Everyone in our world knows how a gifting ceremony works. It’s all about bestowing blessings, but the tradition comes with strict rules. The celebrant, in this case, a she wolf receives gifts from a chosen list of invited guests, specifically mated couples as her peers, done few weeks before her mating ceremony. During the ceremony, male wolves gather to spend time with the groom to be, offering gifts to honor the upcoming mating ceremony, while she wolves gather with the bride to be to share wisdom and present their own offerings. It is widely believed that these gifts carry powerful blessings for the couple's future bond. I didn't have a mate, yet I had received an invitation. That placed me in Rayna's good graces and Lila, surprisingly, had been invited too. I assumed I was included because I was Aiden’s best friend. But as for Lila? I had no idea what Rayna was plotting. I needed to figure out her angle and add a little spice to it. That’s where I came in. A littl

Aiden’s pov The gifting ceremony had a surprise of its own, not the type I had expected, I never even expected anything until it happened. Everyone came with something small but it was Mathew, he had to do something out of space, I didn’t know if I should say thank you or not. Because I didn’t know if it was a good one or not. I went outside a bit for some night air, being inside was stuffy, I just needed sometime to myself. Until something familiar hit my nose, it was fresh. I followed the scent to a secluded corner at the back of a pillar. That place was quite familiar. A thin trail of smoke curled freely into the night air, leading my eyes straight to the culprit. It was Lila. I couldn’t be more delighted. “You’re in my spot,” I said softly, stepping into the shadows. She was sitting on the cold stone floor, gazing up at the sky with a burning blunt held between her fingers. Startled by my voice, she made a sudden move to crush it out on the ground, but I stopped her before

Lila’s pov I watched her face trying to understand what she meant when she walked past me to address the other girls. “Ladies...” Rayna began, her voice dripping with artificial sweetness. “I have an idea. Lila doesn't have a gift for me tonight, which is a shame, but I don't hold it against her. She’s still my guest. I mean, I’m not actually angry, she has no gifts, no strength, no power. What could someone like her possibly offer that would mean anything?” She let out a long, dramatic sigh. The phrase ‘no gifts’ echoed in my mind, cutting deep. “Still, it’s terribly rude to come to a gifting ceremony empty handed,” Rayna continued, her tone shifting to something cold and serious . “It’s never been done before and my party won't set that standard.” She turned her gaze directly to me. “Lila Black.” I flinched, facing her with a sinking heart. “You are going to make an oath tonight,” she declared. Panic gripped my chest, rendering my breathing shallow and ragged. “You will st

Lila’s pov I had no idea why Aiden was acting so strange, but I had already endured an exhausting morning thanks to his father and the promise I’d been forced to make. And now here was Aiden, the very reason for that promise, pestering me in the courtyard. “I’m listening...” I said, crossing my arms. He looked startled for a moment before finally attempting to speak. “Last night...” he began, his expression deeply troubled. “I received my gifts...” He paused, staring at me with a heavy, unreadable look. I couldn't understand why he was tensing up so much. “Aiden, go on...” I prompted, urging him to get to the point. “I received a lot of things. Most of them were standard, but... there was one specific gift I couldn't just ignore,” he explained, dragging out his words without actually telling me anything. “Which was...?” I asked, losing my patience. “I…” Before he could finish, the courtyard door slammed open. Rayna came running up to us, sliding her arm through his and looki