ARIA.That was the kindest apology I had ever received in my life. Aiden really knew how to go all out for someone. The pie was delicious too, I had doubts that he was telling the truth about making it. I ate very fast, as though I had not eaten a proper meal for days, which is actually true. It was then I started to feel better and have more energy. What I wasn’t so sure of was the horse riding invitation. Technically, I didn’t lie. Just because I find something interesting doesn’t mean I can do it. He should have not believed me. He is aware that women don’t engage in such activities. To society, we should be interested in cooking and child birth. That’s why I’ve always been different. I loved to read and my eyes sparkled whenever I saw people riding horses. This was one of the things that made me miss my mom. If she had been here, she would have told me horse riding was for men. It wasn’t her fault, it was what the society made us believe.Ryan was the biggest supporter of such i
ARIA’S POV.Who ever thought that walking down a memory lane would hurt as much as this? I've always had a memory lane to walk through, but they were all filled with beautiful experiences.Until Ryan gave me just one excruciatingly painful experience. Having my whole tribe killed, and then killing my father right before my eyes.While all these sad thoughts went through my head at intervals, Aiden had occupied most of my time with fun activities which reduced my sad thoughts. And we had gotten closer during those fun times. I never thought that we would get close in the space of this little time, but he was way different from other men, and Kings and that was probably what caught my eyes and made me feel a little at home. I looked at myself in the mirror, and smiled at how beautiful I looked. This evening, I was meant to meet with Aiden to go on a stroll with him. It excited me so much because I would get to feel the evening breeze caress my skin, and stare at the beautiful nature
ARIA'S POV.My eyes fluttered in shock, but as I opened them back, they were back to normal. It was as if nothing strange ever happened.Then I shut my eyes tight, and tried to wield whatever was in me, but I didn't feel any different, neither did anything weird happen after that.I let out a deep sigh as I dropped down on the bed, and shut my eyes, feeling the weight of my sleepiness dawn on me.~I opened my eyes and I found myself on a vast land. The air was chilly, and the moon was bright with it's silver light illuminating the land.Apart from the moon's light, there were the fireflies light, and the cricket sounds didn't make me feel completely alone.“Where am I?” I muttered out, scanning around me.“Ariaaa.” I heard a voice call out my name softly, but what was weird was that there were chills at my neck, making it feel like the person was right behind me.I immediately turned to look back, but there was no one around me. Suddenly, I met myself on a throne which was placed o
ALPHA KING AIDEN'S POV.There was a bit awkwardness in the air for a while, especially because Aria kept acting like Jamaison wasn't with me.“Try to understand, Jamaison. Hopefully, she'll learn to trust you the way I do.” I patted him as we walked out to the field.“I understand, Alpha.” He uttered.“Alright, so what do you need to tell me?” I asked as we halted in the middle of the field.“Actually, Alpha king Rutherford is meant to be here. I met him when I went out to check a few things.”“He told you he'll be here?” “Yes, Alpha. And it seemed like it was a bit urgent.”I dropped my head down with both my hands on my waist, hoping that things were fine. Then I raised my head up and turned to Jamaison.“Bring me a note. I need to tell Aria to wait for me at Open Mouths.” I instructed him, and he bowed a little and left.Then I looked towards the far end of the field, waiting for King Rutherford to get here. If he sounded urgent and had to come here himself, then it meant that it
ARIA'S POV.“I'm right here, Aria.” I heard his voice from a distance and turned to look in that direction.As I turned to look at him, I also glanced at the direction in which the soothsayer walked away, but she was nowhere to be found.She had walked out of sight before Aoden came in sight. I waited until Aiden got close to me with a smile on his face.“Are you missing me already?” Aiden teased, with a grin.I smiled awkwardly and clutched my fingers unto his clothes. “There's something I haven't told you.” I said to him, and his smile faded away, replaced by a look of seriousness. “What's that, Aria?” He asked, out of concern and then I glanced at the maid who was patiently waiting for us.Aiden understood what I meant, so he told her to move a bit far from where we were. Then we sat.Aiden held my hand, and focused his attention on me, but I wasn't feeling the same enthusiasm I was feeling to tell him, earlier on.So, I decided to reveal a little, instead. “Talk to me, Aria. A
ARIA'S POV.Damn! It was a heavenly place indeed. If I saw the moon goddess sitting comfortably right there, I won't rub my eyes to confirm I was seeing right.It was a great waterfall, surrounded by a vast land, with gardens, butterflies, birds of different colorful feathers, living peacefully.I also noticed that there was a small door, which was certainly leading somewhere else, and my best guess would be somewhere even more heavenly than this place.“Wow. What is this place?” I asked, still filled with surprise.“Well, it's called the “Journey of No Return”.” Aiden replied, not looking excited as he was earlier, to tell the story.“Why is such a beautiful place called the Journey of No Return? Does it mean there is a path here, leading to somewhere else?”“Yes. Many years ago when our ancestors hid right here, they decided to go further to see where the cave ended, and they met with this beautiful sight. Most of them were enthralled by its beauty, and decided to stay there rather
ALPHA AIDEN'S POV.“I'm sure she has gotten the cake and letter by now.” Jamaison said, with a slight smile.“Of course. I just decided to send that letter to her to keep her on her toes. She'll be so excited and her thoughts would be filled with guesses on what plans I have for her.” I spoke, feeling the excitement myself.“It seems to me that you really love her, Alpha.” Jamaison uttered, and I looked at him.“Why did you say so?” I questioned, wondering what could have given it away.“You've never been this excited to do something for a woman before. And right now, it feels like you'll do anything for her.” Jamaison noted.I smacked my lips and let out a sharp breath.“Well, isn't it too early to be so certain?” I spoke, not wanting him to so sure about his assumption.Even just speaking about her, and letting me know his assumptions about the way I feel for Aria, made me feel goosebumps, and more love for her in my heart.“It's just because you've never acted this way to the othe
ALPHA KING RYAN’S POV“Alpha, why do you look so handsome today?” Sophie asked, staring into my eyes as she laid on my laps on the bed.“Well, that’s probably because your beauty is radiating mine.” I replied, and winked at her.Then she slammed her hand on my chest playfully as she chuckled, and blushed.“Oh, come on.”Out of all the ladies which I had brought in to satisfy me, she was the one who did the most, and apart from that, she was just the best, so I tended to use her most of the time. I patted her head as I brushed her hair lightly, and she smiled.“I’m so lucky to be treated specially and uniquely by the Alpha King.” She voiced out as she stared into my eyes.Then I responded to her with a light kiss on her lips, and the atmosphere changed into an intense one, leaving me with a strong desire to bed her again. I pulled down the bed cover which was wrapped around her only to her side. Her medium-sized protruding breasts were tempting me so bad to have them, and before I kne