Ariel Brent
I was still looking around the big house when my cell phone started to ring. My eyes rolled as if they had a mind of their own when I saw that Xavier was the one calling me. I answered the call but focus on finding my way back to the living room where my box was still lying.
Getting lost in this house would be easy.
“Why aren't you opening the damn door!”
His voice hit my eardrums and I didn't fail to hear the anger in it.
“What door—”
“The door to the house, Ariel. I have been knocking for ages. How did you fail to hear the banging sound?”
Xavier interrupted. I felt bad for keeping him waiting by the door but the house was large enough for me not to hear him knocking on the front door and didn't he have a key? The key I found by the flower pot beside the entrance was what I used to enter the house and I assumed it was a spare key.
I rushed to the living room and unlocked the door. Xavier’s face look swollen when he entered the house and I bite my lips, seeing that he was frustrated.
“I didn't expect you to return so early and I locked the door for security reasons.”
I explained to Xavier and he nodded but his attitude didn't fall.
“As the Alpha King’s warrior, shouldn't you be busy with training? You look so free.”
Maybe I shouldn't have asked that since Xavier was keeping to himself but I couldn't help but wonder how he was so free and how he made so much money… enough to afford this house. Xavier didn't answer for a while and I almost gave up thinking he was still mad about being locked out…
What was the big deal about that?
“I usually watch other warriors train and sometimes, I train them.” He finally answered and turned to face me.
“Wow… that’s impressive, Xavier. You must be an important warrior in the territory. Awesome.”
I praised him immediately and he relaxed his tensed shoulders after that. His anger seemed to be fading also and that encouraged me to ask him more questions. We were still getting to know each other so questions were important. Fake bond or not.
“Why are you back so early? Is this the normal time you return from watching warriors train?”
I questioned. This particular question also took Xavier a while to answer. He even appeared reluctant but he eventually replied, saying, “I came in to take some things.”
Xavier was giving off mysterious energy. One minute he was relaxed and the next he had put his guard up. What could he be hiding? I didn't let that stop me from questioning him further through.
“As an important warrior, do you get to see the Alpha King every day?”
I wasn't just curious about Xavier. I was also curious about the kind of life the Alpha King lived. Xavier nodded expressionlessly. He was putting up the walls again.
“Do you know if the Alpha King will be attending the Banquet that will be held tonight? He dint attend the one that Alpha Cole held yesterday but is there a possibility that he will be attending—”
“Whether the Alpha King attends the banquet or not, how is that your business and how does it concern you? Are you planning to attend too since he will be there and dress up for him like every other woman in the territory?”
Xavier cut me off coldly and indifferently. From his current and past reactions, I concluded that Xavier had a bad temper. Could that be because he was a warrior? Regina had told me that Xavier had never found a mate or even a female to be his girlfriend. Now that it was having a discussion with him, I could boldly say that even if he had found his mate or a woman to love him, Xavier would have scared her away with his bad temper.
Since I was living in his home and wouldn't want to return to my sister’s or love on the street, I decided to not annoy Xavier. Making him angry shouldn't be my intention.
“If the Alpha King attends the banquet, Alpha Cole will be delighted. I asked about that because I was curious to know if Alpha Cole’s plan would succeed or fail as it did yesterday.” I started explaining, “Dressing up for the Alpha King would be a water of time, Xavier. I am not worthy of him and I do not like him. He must like the other beautiful women and-”
“He doesn't! The Alpha King doesn't like any of those women!”
Xavier snapped confidently. He was so sure of what the Alpha King liked and I presumed he was closer to the Alpha King than any other warriors. Xavier took his leave after snapping at me. He left the house again. I shook my head at his starnge behavior but I dragged my box to one of the rooms in the house and started unpacking.
I took a look at the room I had chosen. It was large and painted with a bright color. Xavier was no doubt a redoubtable warrior. While unpacking, my cell phone rang. I thought it would be Xavier again but it turned out to be my best friend.
“Finally, someone remembers her friend.”
I exclaimed after answering the call and Chloe laughed on the other end.
“You should have called me, Zaa.”
Chloe had always called me differently. She doesn't call me Ariel or Zay like Esther. She always emphasized the a, making it sound like ZAA. I scoffed but before I could tell her about what had happened in my life, Chloe continued talking.
“However, I called to ask you to attend the banquet with me.”
“Why am I just finding out that Alpha Cole is holding a banquet at your house, Chloe? What happened to friends code?”
I rolled my eyes even though she couldn't see me.
“Well to be clear, I only found out this morning too and that’s why I am calling my best friend to attend with me—”
“I can't attend the banquet, Chloe. I will rather stay at home than be in the same space as Alpha Cole and the Alpha King.”
I argued. Chloe sighed. I knew she was cooking a plan in her head. She was definitely biting her lips right now, thinking of how to persuade me.
“What about we sit in a corner together and just try out the delicious food at the banquet? That will-”
“Still not interested, Chloe. I can't attend—-”
“Let me finish, Zaa. that will give us both the opportunity to do some digging for new food that we can add to the specials at the diner. Haven't you been thinking of new dishes and how to make more money? This is your sign, my darling friend.”
Chloe didn't give up nor did she stop there. She kept persuading me until I had no will to decline anymore.
“Fine... I will be there.”
“Great! See you soon-”
“Wait a sec. I have something to tell you.”
I stopped her from ending the call and when I had her attention, I revealed all she had missed and all about Xavier to her.
“You really got marked by a stranger! Why not my brother? He has always liked you and you-”
“Lucas is younger, Chloe, and I do not want to ruin his future possibilities.”
Even though Chloe did feel sorry for me, she brought up her younger brother who had always had a crush on me. Chloe didn't ask any more questions after that. She told me to tell her more about Xavier at the banquet and we ended the call.
A few hours after, I was walking into the hall of the banquet and got pulled into a corner by my beautiful Chloe. We stayed in that corner, eating and gisting. Xavier was of course the main subject of our discussion.
“He is an impressive warrior and he owns this big house at-”
When I got to the best part of the gist, Lucas ran into the hall and our hiding place, panting like he had been chased by a stronger wolf. He blushed when he saw me but Chloe snapped him out of his teenage fantasy.
“What happened, Lu? Why the-”
“Don't call me that in public, Chloe.”
Lucas gritted ta his sister. It was cute to watch them but when Lucas finally told us why he ran into the hall, all the cuteness faded and I thought I would crawl into a hole.
“The Alpha King has arrived at the banquet!”
But Xavier said he wasn't coming! However the mysterious Alpha King of Moon Howlers territory was here.
Ariel BrentThe Alpha King was here? How is that possible? I can't believe that Cole eventually convinced him to attend the banquet even after he tore up the invitation the last time.Looking around, I found out that Cole was nowhere to be found. He's the one organizing this banquet and he isn't here. My sister's thoughts came to my mind instantly, I just hope that he hasn't harassed her again and that is the reason why he hasn't shown up yet."Zaa." Chloe called out to me, placing a hand on my dainty shoulder.I turned to look at her, snapping out of my thoughts. She had an expression on her face that showed that she was concerned about me. I feigned a smile, despite my displeasure at the Alpha King's presence. I don't know why I hate him so much even though I have never seen his face!Maybe my sister's mate being an Alpha has completely ruined their image. All they want is a servant who they can order around in the name of a mate. I scrunch my nose as I think about it."Are you okay
Driving into the compound where the banquet was being held, a group of men who turned out to be security for that night rushed to welcome me. Laying out a red carpet, they all bowed as I majestically made my way into the hall.I have never really liked attention but I'm used to it. The wolves present, both male and female, tried to take pictures and yelled my name as I walked past them. I kept a straight face, ignoring their greetings. I've been called cold hearted because I rarely showed any emotion, maybe it's true."Our mate is here." Karl growled, signalling that Ariel was here.What?What is she doing here? Why did Ariel come to the banquet again? Did she also want to meet the Alpha King? Did she also want to get his attention and win his heart like the other females here? I guess I was too quick to believe that she was a good werewolf.With a frown on my face, I entered the banquet hall and immediately, loud screams filled the air, my subjects were always excited to meet me. Aft
Ariel BrentI was stunned by how Xavier reacted just now. I raised my head to look at him, because he was much taller. I was wondering what was going on in his head, he was acting possessive and jealous. The way he glared at Lucas scared me.Chloe and Lucas were equally stunned, especially Lucas. I can only imagine how heartbroken he is after finding out that I have a mate and I have been marked. Even though I have tried to keep my distance from him to avoid his feelings for me from growing, it didn't help.Turning back to Xavier, I wiggled my wrist, trying to free myself from his grip. He looked at me and quickly let go of my hand. The anger in his eyes quickly faded and was replaced by guilt. He probably realized that he overreacted. I'm just glad nobody got into a fight."Do you want to go with me?" Xavier suddenly asked, his tone was also much softer."Yes." I answered, nodding.I turned to Chloe and Lucas, I hugged Chloe and took a glance at Lucas before walking towards the direc
Ariel BrentXavier stared at me for some seconds before facing the road again. Wasn't he going to answer?"I don't have any relation to him. Why do you ask?" He finally spoke."Isn't it weird that you both have the same name?" I asked, arching my brows and trying to monitor his expressions. As usual, his face was void of emotion."It's just a coincidence. Many people share the same name." He answered, pushing down on the accelerator as the car started moving faster than before. My heart almost sank into my stomach, I pleaded with him to drive slower but he continued, tightening his grip on the steering wheel. I could see the veins in his neck swell up.Oh my days! What did I say wrong now?"Stop it Xavier! You're gonna get us killed!" I screamed at the top of my voice and he suddenly came to a halt. I almost hit my head on the dashboard but thank goodness I was wearing a seatbelt. We both panted heavily, exchanging glances."What was that about?" I asked, my hands were trembling from
Ariel BrentAfter Xavier's apology, things generally got better for the both of us. He came home later that afternoon and when I asked about the bland apology, he scratched the back of his and admitted that he wasn't used to giving apologies."I'm not used to that kind of stuff. But.." he paused, he looked like he had a tough time saying whatever was on his mind. I folded my arms and waited for him to speak."I'm.. I'm sorry for the way I raised my voice, it was unnecessary." He apologized and my face lit up. I smiled broadly at him and he smiled back as well, but only for a millisecond."That's better." I nodded."I need to take a bath, today's training was stressful." He said and climbed the stairs up to his room. I also went back to my room, having nothing else to do.I quickly got bored in my room, there was nothing to do. Scrolling through social media has also become boring. I heard some noise coming from the living room and concluded that Xavier must be watching television. I d
Ariel BrentI was waiting for Xavier to answer my question. He sighed and rubbed his forehead before opening his mouth to speak."That was a messenger. He was directed here by one of the neighbors who know me as a warrior to ask me for the address of the Alpha King's home." He explained. I thought about his answer for a while before shrugging.I accepted his explanation, not just because it sounds legit, but because I didn't want him to get angry at me again."All right. Well, I have to get ready for work." I said, making my way upstairs.The diner has been closed since yesterday and I can't let that continue. It's my only source of income and keeping it closed will make me lose a lot of customers.I took my bath and put on a pair of jeans with floral long sleeved crop top to match. I let my hair down and admired myself a little bit in the mirror before grabbing my purse and heading downstairs.Xavier was still sitting and scrolling through his phone. Wasn't he going out today?"Hey."
ALPHA KING XavierAriel came home from her diner looking exhausted but she still insisted on cooking for me. I tried to convince her to forget about it but her stubborn self wouldn't listen so I allowed her. I sat in the living room, occasionally looking in the direction of the kitchen to check if I would steal a glance at her.Twenty minutes later, she came out carrying a tray which contained the food. She placed it before me on a stool and sat next to me. She looked excited, maybe because this would be the first time I'm tasting her food.I stared at the food, it didn't look familiar at all. She did mention that it was a local dish. I'm not used to these, being an Alpha King and all that."What's wrong? You don't like it?" She asked, narrowing her eyes."Um.. I don't know what this is." I answered honestly. She stared at me like I just uttered an abomination."What planet are you from? She teased."Just take one bite, I promise you'll like it." She urged.I had to summon the courage
Ariel BrentThere was that flame again…The same flame I had seen in his hazel eyes last night after he collapsed on my wet body. It was right there again and his eyes turned into a darker shade of hazel- if that was even possible.My breath hitched and I could feel myself turning into a bubble of jelly as Xavier moved his face closer to mine.I will be a fool to not know what was about to happen.Rather than fight him, I closed my eyes and waited to see if he would go through with this. Despite my inability to perceive strongly like other werewolves, the intoxicating scent of desire took over my nostrils and I became weak to my toes…I breathed, “Xavier…”Much to my surprise his name sounded sweeter to my ears and the way it rolled off my tongue made me release a low moan.He groaned in response, wrapping his firm hands around my waist. Again, my breath hitched.Why not?Aside from the embarrassment I felt all through the night, I also couldn't get Xavier out of my mind. The way he s