Destiny"Where are we going?" I asked as Alpha Aldric kept going deeper into the woods."Somewhere safe," he said vaguely and kept moving.I sighed and followed him. But after walking for hours, I couldn't do it anymore, so I sat down under a tree."What are you doing?" Alpha Aldric turned to me and barked.I looked up at Alpha Aldric, frustration bubbling within me. "I can't keep going like this. We've been walking for hours, and you still won't tell me where we're going. I need to know what's happening."Alpha Aldric's piercing gaze bore into mine, and for a moment, I saw a flicker of hesitation. But then, his expression hardened, and he spoke with an air of authority, "There are things you don't understand, and for now, it's better that way. We are going to be pursued, and I can't risk anyone finding out about our destination.""But I am tired," I whine.Alpha Aldric let out a frustrated growl and then suddenly bent down toward me. I yelped as he scooped me up in his arms."What ar
AriaI gasped and stumbled back as the woman in the tomb opened her eyes and started moving."Who are you?" I asked as she stepped out of the box. She looked at me and grinned as if she knew me already."Don't be scared," she said. Her voice was soft and sweet like melodic bells ringing. "I've been waiting for you."I took a step back, my eyes widening as I looked more closely at the woman before me. She was tall and breathtakingly beautiful, with pale skin and big, emerald-green eyes. But there was something off-putting about her demeanor -- a slight tilt to the shoulders, a slight wariness in her gaze. And yet, underneath it all, she seemed to emit a strange sort of allure."What do you mean you've been waiting for me?" I asked."My name is Selena," she said, in a voice that was almost sing-song. "What's yours?"I hesitated. There was something oddly familiar about her name. "Aria," I eventually said. "Wait...Selena...I heard that name before.""Did you? Well, I am not surprised. My
AldricSomething didn't feel right when I woke up this morning. I felt as if something terrible was about to happen. I never ignored my instinct, and this time, it was no different."Get up!" I shook my sleeping Luna.Destiny groaned and turned to her side. "Ugh...let me sleep for five more minutes.""No, Destiny, we don't have time. Something's off," I urged, my tone urgent.She opened her eyes, the sleepiness fading as she registered the seriousness in my voice. "What's wrong?""I don't know, but we need to leave," I instructed.I could see the questions in her eyes, but she didn't argue with me."What are we running from?" Destiny finally asked after we walked out of the cabin."I wish I had a clear answer," I admitted, the uncertainty of the situation weighing on my shoulders. "All I know is that something feels wrong, and I won't put us in danger by staying here.""If it's my sister, Nathan, and Baron you are worried about, then you are the only one in danger. They just want to s
Destiny"Aria! What are you doing with her?" I exclaimed as I eyed Selena.Selena stood tall in front of me. Her skin was still deathly pale, but this time, she was awake and looked way more menacing. "Aria. You can't trust her. She is dangerous," I warned."Selena agreed to help me find you. And it looks like she kept her promise because you are here," Aria said, her voice thick with emotion."Yes and I am safe and sound, as you can see," I said. "But Selena has nothing to do with that. Alpha Aldric has been keeping me safe."Aria rushed to me and pulled me into a hug. "I was so worried that he had hurt you."I wrapped my arms around Aria, comforted by her presence. "Aldric has done nothing but protect me. He is my mate, he would never hurt me," I reassured her.Aria released me and glared at him. "He is a monster!"I stepped back, feeling the tension rise in the room. "Aria, you don't understand. He is no monster," I insisted.Aria crossed her arms, her gaze unwavering. "I don't car
DestinyI felt Aldric's grip on my arm loosen, and I stepped forward, ready to face Selena once more."Aww, you want to fight me, little girl? How cute," Selena mocked me."Yes, and I won't hold back," I promised her and attacked with a swift kick.My blow caught Selena in the mid-section, but she barely budged. Instead, she slammed her fist into my cheek, hitting hard enough to throw me sideways. I let out a yelp of surprise and quickly recovered, dancing back into a defensive stance. Selena's eyes narrowed in amusement at my surprise."You are stronger than I imagined, Destiny. But are you sure you can handle a real vampire?" She asked with delight, assuming I might back down now. But I didn't flinch, considering her words for a few seconds instead before leaping again at her. This time, leading with my left leg, I hoped to go for her legs instead of the torso.Selena did a side-step to avoid me and threw a crescent kick that hit my right leg just below the knee and sent me sprawlin
AldricThe air around me shimmered with my anger as I watched Selena standing over my mate, Destiny. A smirk curling her blood-red lips as she leaned over her, her fangs poised to strike.My wolf howled in protest, wanting nothing more than to charge at Selena and tear her limb from limb for daring to harm my beloved.Destiny lay on the ground, her eyes barely open, a trail of blood dripping from the corner of her mouth as she struggled against the vampire's grip. Her breathing was shallow, and her body trembled with the effort it took to stay alive.I felt my heart clench at the sight of her, my love for her overwhelming me in a wave of pain and protectiveness. The scent of her fear and blood filled my nostrils, making me dizzy with the need to protect her."Get away from her!" I demanded, my voice low and dangerous.Selena smiled cruelly. "I've merely given your little pet what she deserves, Aldric," she hissed. "She disrupted the natural order by trying to fight me."My eyes narrow
AldricI rushed inside and placed Destiny on the bed. "I need a healer here. NOW!"Delora rushed into the room. "Alpha Aldric! You are back!""Now is not the time to celebrate my arrival, Delora. Get the healer now. Destiny is hurt," I said urgently.Delora's eyes widened in concern, and she nodded swiftly. "Of course, Alpha Aldric. I'll fetch the healer immediately."As Delora hurried out of the room, my attention returned to Destiny, lying pale and battered on the bed. Guilt gnawed at me for not being able to protect her fully. I should've never let her fight Selena, but I couldn't undermine her powers by not letting her either.I reached out and brushed a strand of hair away from her face.The healer rushed into the room after a few moments. "What happened, Alpha?" she asked, her eyes assessing Destiny's condition."She fought a vampire," I explained briefly. "We need to do everything we can to save her."The healer nodded solemnly and began her examination. "She's lost a lot of bl
NathanEverything changed so fast.It was like a bolt of lightning, striking me out of nowhere and leaving me in a state of shock and disbelief. Selena's confession about killing Emily was all I could think about, replaying her words over and over again in my mind.I couldn't believe it. All this time, I had been so sure that Alpha Aldric was the one responsible for Emily's death. I had been consumed by hatred and anger towards him, convinced that he had taken away my mate.But now, everything had changed. Selena's confession shattered my beliefs and left me feeling lost and confused. How could she have done something so heinous? Emily didn't even do anything to provoke her!As I tried to process this new information, I couldn't help but feel guilty for all the times I had blamed Alpha Aldric. And also scared.What would become of me now? The punishment for betrayal is usually severe, so did that mean Alpha Aldric would put me on trial now?My thoughts were interrupted as I saw Aria r