Semua Bab Rejected By The Hockey Star: Bab 1 - Bab 6

AriaAt eighteen, I'll get to find my mate. But not only that, I'll finally get to join the Mooncrest Academy for the elites and get to see the famous hockey team where my brother, Ryder, is the captain.Standing before the large mirror in my golden trumpet gown, I could hardly decide on which necklace to use, the shimmering gold, long or the short?"Have you made a choice? You've been holding the jewelry for a while," my brother, Ryder, asked.He came back home yesterday due to my coming-of-age ceremony today, and not to forget that after a week of registering into the academy, we'll be leaving today together to go back."I can't decide, though Mom and Dad would love me in the long one. I can't dispute the fact that the short will look better." I bit my lips, knowing that my parents, who are more reserved, can't understand the way things are much different now in the modern era."Let's go for the short, Ria. It's your coming-of-age ceremony, after all. I'm sure our parents wouldn't m

AriaI looked around. By now, the crowd had gathered, and speculations began to fly."That's Kael, the hockey star. He came!""Then does that mean the lady in the ball gown is his mate? But who is she?"I held the side of my gown in a tight grip, suddenly aware of the attention on us, but it wasn't over."I can't smell her! Serena, a strong wolf, is the one for Kael."My eyes moved back to stare at the lady who didn't seem to exert any force to attract admiration. She effortlessly fit in Kael's arms."Hey there." Serena's emerald eyes brightened as she spoke, taking her attention off Kael.My lips couldn't open as I stared at her, knowing she's the person Kael loves. I struggled to move my hands to wave at her."I'm Serena Hayes. Though you seem new here," she said.I tried to ignore the burning heat under my skin and my uncontrolled urge to be in Kael's space as I replied, "My name is Aria Ravenwood.""Ravenwood? There's only one person with such. Wait… Aria!" she said, moving a bit

AriaMy body aches so bad. I felt so heavy as my eyes flickered open to a white ceiling. I blinked rapidly, waiting for my vision to focus. It took a few minutes just to be sure where exactly I was.I was at home, getting ready for my coming of age, then my sickness came in, and I found my way to Mooncrest Academy. Then I found my mate….. yes. The memories began to click back in pieces as I welcomed them. I turned my head on the bed. I remembered collapsing.My throat felt so thin. A sour taste clouded my tongue as I took in where I was."You're awake." Ryder moved to me from the chair. His eyes looked dull, and his hair was unusually dishevelled from his uprightness. "How are you feeling? Do you feel pain anywhere? Can you hear me?"I adjusted my head back for comfort, then I tried to open my mouth, but it was stuck together. My eyes met his as I nodded, but his brows furrowed, seeing my discomfort."I'll get water," he said, and I nodded instantly to what I should have asked, but it