Aria's POV…
I was taken aback by his statement, "a child? From me?""Yes."He is a feared alpha, I should respect him, but I don't know what gave him the audacity to think that, so I had to ask, "why?"He answered me quickly. "My lover and I cannot produce one. So we needed a fertile wolf for that. I intended to use my mate after we accepted the bond, but since you are not interested, I thought I could at least still get my favour from you."Before I wanted to shake my head to oppose, he said something he thought might convince me, but it only got me more annoyed."In exchange for your childbearing services, I will offer you a house and a place in this pack. I will also offer you lots of money. You will never have to suffer abuse in anyone's hands, and you will also have protection. I will do that and much more if you agree to this."After he was done, he watched me, waiting patiently for my answer. I didn't waste time giving it to him. My face showed nothing short of intense anger as I spoke. "Childbearing services? Do I look homeless to you? How dare you ask me for such a favour?" He'd already seen the annoyance on my face, which made me even more annoyed seeing that innocent look on his. I didn't care anymore whether my life was in his hands or not. I just couldn't believe he had the mind to ask me such a favour!He tried defending himself, more to my irritation, "I'm sorry. I didn't know it would annoy you. You don't have to agree to it if you don't want. We can just proceed with the rejection instead." Normally there wouldn't have been a need for rejection if I didn't feel anything like I'd told him earlier, but the truth was that I did feel a pull; it was fragile, but I felt it. Although it wasn't mine, it belonged to Breona's wolf. "I, Omega Aria, reject you, Alpha Kyle, as my mate, from this day onwards."After giving him my answer, I didn't wait for him to respond. Not sparing a backward glance, he let me walk out of his presence, out of his territory, out of his life, as I never wanted to see his face again. ***I don't know what kind of trick the moon goddess was playing, but I realized he wasn't very smart to insinuate such a thing. I had just mentioned to him that I already had a first mate. He was even the heir to our pack. I had even told him I was returning there to stop the trespass. Did I look homeless to him? Did I look like a baby-making machine? What an insult. Out of all the worst insults I've received in my life, adding the verbal and physical insults I've received from both my adoptive parents and sister, this was the closest.I told him that I had a boyfriend, whom I would be getting married to soon. He didn't think for once that even if I couldn't stay in my adoptive parents' house, I had the option to go and live with my fiance. I don't even know why I didn't think of that after I ran out of the house. Maybe it was because of the mate pull because it would have made much more sense for me to run straight to the pack house, into Wade's protective arms, after that incident with Marie and Bree.Wade would have seen my innocence. He would have seen the huge scar on my face and protected me from those monsters I called parents. This mate bond just had to show up at the wrong time. I hissed.How dare he see me as vulnerable or desperate?How dare he suggest such a thing to me?I walked back in the direction I came with so much anger burning in me, stopping by a few guards to ask the way out since Kyle's men brought me here blindfolded. After being shown the way, I continued my thoughts. I was annoyed at his so-called "something" meant to favour only him and his lover. It was so funny; the way he made it look as if it was in my best interest. How insulting.It took another few hours into the early morning for me to return to night howler territory. I entered the large mansion that was the night walker pack house. It was still dark, so many guards weren't outside.I was glad to be out of moonstone territory, hoping never to visit there in my life again. I was also glad I didn't confide in alpha Kyle for anything.I passed through the large gates, and then I walked through the halls, the senior chambers, and the quarters that led to my boyfriend's bedroom.I was already approaching when I began hearing some strange noises coming from outside. It was a female voice coming from my boyfriend's bedroom. “Ohhhhh!!! God!!! OH FUCKKK!!!!!”There were also faint tapping sounds in the background. All of what I heard there made me forget about my previous anger. I nearly jumped out of my skin. It sounded like she was getting hurt. What could possibly be going on in there? And what in the goddesses' name was a she-wolf doing in my boyfriend's bedroom at such early morning hours?I reached the door, and the noises got louder. My mind was wandering in so many different directions. I didn't want to assume what my mind told me to because I still wanted to see Wade as a charming, supportive mate who loved me very much and would never do anything to hurt me.So if they weren't having sex, why was that lady in his bedroom? And was he in there with her?The next sound I heard was his groaning."Oh yeah! GIVE IT TO ME, BABY!!!!"He's definitely in there with her.I already knew the truth, but I still didn't want to accept it. Seeing is believing, and so long as I hadn't seen it, it could be as good as untrue.But what if it was?I turned around, ready to leave. I didn't have anywhere else to go, and I definitely would not intrude on my boyfriend's privacy, especially not at such unfriendly hours.Then another noise came again, more intense than I had heard before."FUCK ME HARDER, WADE!!!! FUCK ME TILL I FAINT!!!!!!"Seeing it believing, and I would not believe it until I saw it, so I decided to see it.The next second, I turned the doorknob and entered, and not only did I see the most heart-shattering thing I had ever seen in my life. I also experienced the worst betrayal, coupled with the intense pains I felt all over my body.My boyfriend, my mate, prince Wade was in there with my adoptive sister.I suddenly felt a wave of weakness as the pair, upon seeing who had entered, paused their intercourse abruptly. They were both stark naked."Aria? Fuck!!!"My legs could no longer support me right there where I stood. I felt so many pains from the stress of walking throughout yesterday. My head still ached from the wounds on my face, and now my heart had been injured too. I couldn't take it anymore."Aria! I… I…”As Wade walked closer to me, I lost all form of control, "What is she doing on your bed, Wade???" I yelled. "I can explain, Aria. It's not what you think, believe me. We haven't been doing this for long." "It's not what I think? You promised to marry me just yesterday, and now you're fucking my sister! What else do you expect me to think? And who cares how long you've been shagging her? The point still remains that you did it!" Bree didn't seem repentant for any of what had just happened. While Wade struggled to wear a pair of pants in front of me, she remained there, rolling her eyes as she covered her breasts with the bed sheets. "It's not my fault, Aria. Her wolf's scent is what attracted me. I swear that I have no affection for her." "Her wolf's scent? Or do you mean MY wolf's scent that she now carries? I thought you said swapping wolves with her didn't matter. I thought you said it wouldn't change things." "It doesn't. I swear that it's only you I love, Aria." I was getting more tired of his excuses, "then why were you dicking her just now? Do I look like a fool to you, Wade? If her scent is already attracting you by now, what do you think will happen when she gets full control of my wolf?" "By the time the final ritual is over, you won't have to worry about any of those things." "STOP! Stop with the lies, and just tell me why you keep refusing to see things from my side. This ritual is damaging everything in my nature, and it's unbelievable that you are more than happy to stand by and watch it all happen. You refuse to stop them no matter what I tell you." "I refused to stop them because I know it's the best decision they made for you, my love. You will come out stronger with a better wolf." "If Bree's wolf is better than mine, then why do my parents want to switch it so badly?" My question caught him off guard. I watched him as he searched his head for the next perfect lie to give me. It still remains a wonder to me why Wade supports my parents so strongly, but I knew I'd had enough of all this. "I am taking my wolf back. I will not undergo the final ritual." My words suddenly made Bree lash out. She stood up yelling, forgetting she was naked. "How dare you say such a thing? Do you think you have any right to just back out of it like that?" "I never agreed to it in the first place. Your parents were the ones who forced me into everything, and now it seems that Wade has always been their strong support." At this point, I didn't trust anyone anymore. I didn't know how many people here who knew my parents would support them. I had to leave this pack. I don't have anywhere in mind to go, but I know I can't remain here. "Aria, please…" I didn't wait to hear any words from Wade before I walked out of his presence. I didn't take up to two steps before I felt a hard metal hit the back of my head, knocking me to the ground. My vision blurred, and I began to see everything in twos. "I'm sorry, Aria." Wade's voice saying my name was the last I heard before I drifted slowly into unconsciousness.Aria's POV... Somewhere around me, it felt like I was plunged into a pit of darkness. I could hear some faint voices that sounded quite angry. "You bitch!" Breona growled at me. "it's all your fault that I have to go through all of this. And you still can't do what is expected of you!" Her voice resounded far from my consciousness, and my lashes fluttered as I tried to get up. My head ached, and my vision blurred. Whatever Wade had hit me with did its job quite well. After what appeared to be a long minute of trying to remember my environment and how I got here in the first place, I sat up a bit. "Why would you do this to me?" I inquired in a coarse voice.Wade chuckled dryly, exchanging a knowing look with Breona. "She still thinks this is an actual joke. Now, listen...." He glared at me, crouching to my level. "you will finish the final rites and then we will decide what to do with you."Tilting my head a bit, "I don't want to. I will not finish that rite even if it would cost
Kyle's POV... I can't explain what had brought me to the exact place Aria was, an unexplainable sensation that ruled over my thoughts and made me restless. The urge to save her was so persistent I had to find her.Aside from that, I had positioned one of my men to give me every tidbit of what happens in the pack. Knowing she would be executed today, I had to do something to save not just her but my future. "Save me, please." She mumbled consistently. I doubt if she realized we are a bit far from the night walker's pack. With the way Aria sounded, she wasn't conscious yet.Now that she is so close to me, all I can perceive from her is the scent of two different people. "Why do you have two scents on you?" I inquired her, already feeling a bit disgusted. Even though it didn't seem like the right question to ask someone who was just on the brink of death, I couldn't help myself.Aria had her head hanging down. The trauma of her near-death experience still lingered within her. "Please
Aria's POV... Despite my weak state, my mind could catch every word he said. My neck ached as I stretched a bit forward to hear him well."What did you say?" I asked again"You heard me right the first time unless you have some underlying ear problem. I want a baby from you. Which means, for the sake of a dumb person like yourself, I need you to birth a child of mine."The way he emphasized his words had me reeling. What the hell does this guy take me for? A baby-making machine? And the way he said it like he was placing an order on a food site.My eyes rounded like saucers as I glared at him, "you must be really joking. Did you even listen to yourself before saying that nonsense?"Kyle laughed hysterically, "the pills they must have given you did notably tremendous work for you to have so much fibre to speak that loud. Do I look like a comedian to you? Why would I save your sorry ass if it would not be advantageous to me?"
Aria's POV... The kiss lingered for so long. I was beginning to think they had forgotten about me. My heart sank at the sight. Two times in a row, Kyle has consistently shocked me with his demand for a child, and now him revealing he is gay.It felt like my heart had been shattered to pieces for a brief moment. I thought maybe he liked me just a little bit for him to want to share an offspring with me. I was totally wrong; he obviously wanted nothing of me except the child.They finally stopped tormenting me with the kiss. Both of their eyes were filled with lust. I am certain they would take it further to the bedroom when I leave here. The mere thought of it had my heart sinking like the titanic when it hit solid ice.Kyle chuckled lightly, "Sorry, I forgot to mention it to you earlier. Barrin here, aside from being my lover, is also my Beta."His passionate way of introducing Barrin made me feel a pang of envy towards him. I have never been ch
Chapter 10Kyle's POVWatching Aria train is sour to the eye; she acted like a weakling, worse than I would have ever imagined. I had heard from Cassandra that she had been shown around the packhouse two days ago. I am quite sure she must hate having Barrin as her coach.I heard she refused to train at first until she realized no one else was a better trainer than him. My heart soared at the sight of Barrin; he looked so flexible and strong with how he moved. On the other side was Aria being beaten to a pulp by her partner. She could hardly move a muscle, so bad enough that she couldn't dodge a blow coming her way.It's her fault she has to endure so much beating; her body hasn't healed up yet from the pains her pack inflicted on her. I am definitely sure she would have a hard time sleeping tonight.Barrin walked towards her and her assigned partner. His look was enough to show just how disgusted he felt. I share in his emotions too."How weak are
Aria's POV...The word that goes about not knowing what you are capable of until you are left in a tight situation is exactly my case at the moment. After being treated and being outrightly ignored by Kyle to meet with his lover, I knew there was no way I would settle to be a baby mama and have only a house to show for it.All of the humiliation Wade and Breona subjected me to was because they had the power and could do whatsoever they wanted without being questioned. I don't intend to boss anyone around. But i also want to be in power and shield myself from being maltreated ever again.The look on Kyle's face had me feeling delighted. This is how it should be when you know you are in control.I was taken aback when Barrin let out a hysterical laugh, and Kyle's expression matched his. "Has this young lady lost her mind?" He bellowed.Kyle shook his head, "you have really got some nerves, Aria. Standing in front of me and making demands when you have no other option but to do what I wa
Kyle's POV...I have never been chanced to come across someone as bipolar as Aria. She switches so fast from this to that. One minute she is the meek and almost too timid lady no one would like to associate with. The next minute, her chin is fixed stubbornly, and she is making outrageous demands.But indulging in her requirement isn't so bad after all. The fact that Aria already knows what she is getting herself into is enough for me. I would get an heir and a pretentious Luna, and no one would come for me on being gay.I could feel Barrin's eyes on me, his wolf growling terribly. "Spill it already, Barrin," I mumbled.His spill was more like a roar when he did open his mouth. "Why in the world would you agree to make her your Luna?"I turned to hold his gaze, "what was I supposed to do then?""Have her do your will without her getting greedy." He responded, unflinching.I chewed on my lips for a few minutes with my eyes reading through him. "What exactly
Aria's POV...As much as I have tried adjusting to Ella's overwhelming presence, I still can't seem to adapt to how talkative she is. Almost like there is a tool inside of her that can't hold its breath for too long unless it talks it all out.I can't really complain, though. She is the only person around I can actually relate to. Cassandra is mostly on a cold edge patrol. You really can't tell if she is okay being friendly with you or not.Ever since I made my conditions known to Kyle, I have done my very best to avoid he and his lover Barrin, don't want to experience some unnatural accident before getting what I had asked for. During training, I don't let Barrin choose for me anymore. I just watch what they do and practice on my own.From the look of things, It appears he is also ignoring me as much as he can. That's a win-win for both of us. I really don't want to stress too much.Still, it bothers me that I haven't heard back from Kyle. Not even Ella o