Aria Nathan's posture was tense. His back was arched, his fur bristling and his lips curled back to reveal sharp teeth, but he managed a low growl at her."First things first," Selena smirked. "You should probably shift back into human since I don't speak dogs," she said to Nathan and Baron. Baron just stood there while Nathan didn't hesitate before quickly shifting back into human form.He didn't say anything for a while as he stared at Selena with fury in his eyes. "You," he finally said slowly. "You started all of this. I am going to snap your fucking neck.""Down, boy. Let's talk about this first," Selena said."Talk? There is nothing to talk about," Nathan hissed and came closer to her. "You killed my mate, so I will kill you in return."Selena scoffed. "Oh, come off it. I told you it was an accident."Nathan's fists clenched, his knuckles turning white. His jaw tightened and he looked away for a split second before focusing back on Selena again. Nathan looked like he was goin
AldricThis ends now, I thought as I looked at Selena's grinning face."How about you release Aria and we fight? One last time," I suggested."One last time, eh?" Selena raised her eyebrows."Yes. Because I won't walk away until one of us is dead, think you can handle it, my beloved ex wife?" I asked coyly.Selena's eyes glowed red, and I could tell she considered my request. The challenge had ignited a spark in her, and for a moment, the mask of her composed demeanor cracked. "Aldric, you always did have a proneness for theatrics. Fine, let's end this once and for all."She released her grip on Aria, and she scrambled away, putting some distance between us.I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what lay ahead. Selena was not someone I could underestimate. She was a vampire and was stronger than me in some ways, as much as I hated to admit it.Selena advanced, her movements fluid and deliberate. Her eyes never left mine as she prepared for the confrontation.The first strike was s
I sat on a bench, cradling a bundle of joy in my arms. My baby was finally born, and she was perfect. After that fateful night with Selena, my life changed drastically. Baron, the one who betrayed me and Aria to side with Selena, was finally brought to justice. Alpha Aldric showed no mercy as he banished him off to an island. The taste of revenge was bittersweet as I watched my former friend disappear into the horizon, knowing he could never hurt me or anyone else again. Aria kept her promise to Nathan and left with him. This time, I wasn't angry. If that's how she finds her happiness, then so be it. Alpha Aldric approached, a tender smile gracing his features as he looked at the precious life we had created together. The baby, swaddled in a soft blanket, blinked up at me with curious eyes. "Spending some quality time without me, I see," Aldric said and smirked. I smiled, my heart brimming with contentment. "Yup, with our little miracle, Clara." Alpha Aldric sat down beside me
DestinyGlancing at the mirror, I felt a rush of disappointment. Under the unflattering bathroom light, all my flaws and inadequacies seemed to stand out in sharp contrast. Dark circles were visible beneath my eyes.My eighteenth birthday was in a few weeks, and I wanted to look my best, but I didn't think that was going to happen anymore!Not with this ordinary face of mine."Stop looking at yourself so much, Destiny. You will break the mirror with your vanity," my sister Aria remarked sarcastically.I looked at her and snapped. "I am not trying to be vain. You know how much I hate the way I look!"Aria shook her head. "You are crazy. Everyone thinks you are beautiful.""Yeah, by everyone. Who do you mean? Our mother?" I laughed bitterly."No silly, not just me and Mother. Boys in our pack think so too, especially Baron," Liz smirked.A spark of anticipation lit up inside me. Baron was Aria's closest friend. He was a few years older than me, and I'd had feelings for him since we were
DestinyForced down the stairs and onto the couch, I found myself beside Aria, relief washing over me like a wave. She seemed physically unharmed, but the turmoil in her eyes mirrored my own.Our father, Victor, remained on his knees and so was our mother, her sobs punctuating the tense atmosphere. The room felt like a pressure cooker, ready to explode with the weight of the unknown.A man who exuded an aura of command and control dominated the space, his presence casting a suffocating shadow over us. His eyes held an icy glare, revealing a mind accustomed to manipulation and power. His words dripped with a lethal blend of authority and impatience, demanding the information he sought."Time's up, Victor," the man hissed, his tone a venomous reminder of his control. "Tell us where Alpha Xander has fled to."Alpha Xander was our pack Alpha. Did he leave us alone to fight this? I trembled as I realized the fact.Dad's voice quivered as he finally spoke, his words dripping with both fear
DestinyThe man's eyes glinted with a mix of amusement and cunning. "You two are young and beautiful. If I sell you to the auction, I bet I'd get a really good payout," he said and looked us up and down. "Both of you stand up for me, would you?""I am not doing anything you ask!" Aria said defiantly.I shot her a warning glance. It's best not to antagonize these men, so I stood up. "Aria, please," I whispered.Aria understood my fear and stood up too."Now, darlings, why don't you do a turn for me?" the man cooed."Fuck off," Aria hissed.Aria's defiance pierced the air, her voice filled with anger and defiance. The room fell into a tense silence as her words hung in the air, challenging the authority of the man and his pack of wolves.The man's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Aria with a mix of irritation and amusement. He seemed momentarily taken aback by her audacity, but a cruel smile slowly crept back onto his face."Such feisty spirit," he sneered, his vo
DestinyAria's struggles only seemed to amuse the burly man further as he held her firmly, her attempts to break free proving futile. I clenched my fists, my heart pounding as I witnessed her distress."Let go of me!" she screamed.The man in charge, his demeanor icy and authoritative, drew closer to Aria. His eyes bore into her, a predatory glint reflecting his intentions. I could feel the weight of his gaze, a stark reminder of our vulnerability."Listen well, little rebel," he hissed, his voice dripping with disdain. "You have two choices: you can make this easy for yourself, or you can suffer the consequences."Aria's breathing was ragged as she stared defiantly back at him, her determination seemingly unshaken. "I won't make anything easy for scum like you," she spat.The man's patience appeared to be wearing thin. With a swift motion, he motioned to the others, and they produced thick ropes. As much as I wanted to intervene, I knew it was pointless.The burly man wrestled Aria's
AriaThe other girls and I stood in a row to be auctioned off as instructed by that asshole rogue.I glanced at Destiny, standing beside me, her tear-filled eyes a stark contrast to the façade we were all forced to wear. My heart ached for her. She had always been the gentle one, the peacemaker, and the thought of her suffering here was almost unbearable.I grabbed her hand and gave her a reassuring smile. She looked back with a mix of gratitude and worry. We were each other's rocks, and I had to be sure she'd stay safe.The auction started and the auctioneer spoke like we were things to buy, taking away our value. There were both intimidating strangers and buyers in the crowd, all sizing us up with hungry eyes.As the bidding continued, the atmosphere in the room grew more sinister. The buyers' eyes seemed to light up with greed and lust as they looked at us. The auctioneer's voice took on a menacing tone as if he was relishing in the power he held over us.I tried to keep my composu