Aria's POV...
I started the day feeling burdened with the thought of getting an escape from the Moonstone pack. Ever since discussing it with Ella and Raven, I wanted to find my family. If indeed I am from the Prowler's pack, it's important I find my root. But then, as much as Noel is back, I don't know if I can fully protect myself out there. Or probably it's just fear.
Aside from that, I really want to leave; I might die of heartbreak if I stay put here. Seeing Kyle and Barrin get involved with each other so openly and shamelessly just annoys me so much. I thought I would be fine with it. But then I find myself crying to sleep because of how hurt I feel.It's no use trying to work anything out when the future is so bleak. Even though I have no idea what might become of me. I might as well just take the risk of probably finding a place to be loved. I have thought hard and long about it; there really is no use for me here. Kyle can always find what he wants with somKyle's POV...I still couldn't explain what was going on after she stormed off. What the hell was Aria talking about? Why does she want to leave all of a sudden? Not after I have invested a lot of time to make her do my bidding. She must be joking if she thinks I will let her go so easily. Without thinking, I stood up and hurried out of the study.She has swift legs; I couldn't find her in the hallway and guessed she would be in her room. Pushing the door open with force, I was taken aback to see just her maid friend there.She stood up, bowing to me, "Good morning, Alpha. What brings you here?""Where is Aria?""She hasn't returned to the room.""What do you mean?""I haven't seen her, Alpha. I was wondering where she went to."Sucking my teeth, I backed out of the room, walking towards the exit of the building. She definitely would still be around. There is no way she would have left so abruptly wi
Aria's POV...Kyle must really be out of his mind if he thinks he can just breeze in and out of my life like he owns a piece of me. I really don't like that Noel melts at the thought of him. I need to leave. I can't continue like this. But it seems like the goddess has other plans for me because there are more important issues to deal with right now. And that has to do with Raven's sudden disappearance.There have been no calls or texts from her, and neither has she been coming to train. I thought the three days' absence might be due to personal reasons. But now it's been five days, and I don't think I can stay calm anymore.Pacing my room back and forth, I tried to think straight about what to do. The best thing right now is to find her at home. I only have a problem with how her family would react towards me. Their coldness gave me the chills the last time, and how do I get to tell them that I want to check if their daughter is still alive?However, Raven is my dear friend, and I am
Aria's POV...I was surprised to see Barrin with a displeased look on his face. Ella stood behind him, quivering away like a rat. I will probably deal with her later. Ignoring me, Barrin lashed out at the girls first and asked two of the men that followed him to take them away. I felt satisfied; maybe Ella didn't act cowardly after all. Raven will get the justice she deserves."You, in the car, now!" Barrin ordered, his eyes filled with something like hurt.Okay! That's surprising. I have never seen him look sincerely worried about me. I entered the car alongside Ella and turned my face to the window, not saying a word. My face hurts from the slap I got, but I know I did quite a number on both of them. They might even need some stitches just to show how good I got them.Getting off the car when we got back to the pack, Barrin didn't let me get away as he pulled me by the hand and began to drag me towards the training ground. I tried to get him to free my hand, but he was too strong. C
Kyle's POV...Barrin's touches weren't really getting to be as we lay in bed, I craved for someone else's, and every time I searched for her, it was almost like she hid herself so well. Two days back, I felt like she was in some sort of trouble, and when I checked for her, she wasn't in her room. And I haven't set my eyes on her till now. I don't know why Barrin has suddenly become extra clingy; it's almost like he sees through my mind now. No matter how much I try to hold it down, I find myself wanting more of Aria. My wolf searched for her like some sort of vaccine to the aching virus. There is no way I can keep up with letting her out of my sight. I am glad she hasn't left yet; even if she does, I will get a signal from the spies on all of the borders of Moonstone pack, from the forest to the river and land. She can't escape my eagle eyes. Looking to my side, Barrin had fallen deep into sleep. Despite his attempts to get me hard, all his tricks didn't work. He concluded that I wa
Aria's POV...Raven promised to be back to training this week; she got better sooner than expected. Thanks to Devon, I visited her daily with Ella, and we tended to her wounds together. Her family members remained stoic to her pain. I didn't let that surprise me; what mattered the most was Raven's health; every time I reminisce over our moments together, it gives me happy memories.I must admit the moonstone pack enabled me to have some happy times I could never experience with my adoptive family. I would really miss them. Even though it feels more secure to stay back here, I know it will do me no good to do that. Learning that Kyle is my second mate has resulted in Noel refusing to forge on to leave. Her constant wails are beginning to annoy me."He feels just the same as you do," Noel said.I scoffed, getting off the bed, it was past midnight, but the weather felt warm, with the full moon complimenting it. "Whether he feels the same or not, I will be at the r
Kyle's POV...My heart thumped as I stared at her resting cute face; she looked so innocent; one would think Aria had never caused any kind of trouble in her entire life. What no one knows is how stubborn and incredibly sassy she is. I hoped really hard that I would be able to control my urges next to her last night, but I couldn't help it. My cravings coupled with my wolf's, and we both ran out of control.The more I try to rebuke myself for yearning, the more I want to be close to Aria. There is no going back for me now. Either way, I would have to explain myself to Barrin and make him understand. Hiding this from him will only put me out as a hypocrite, just like the last time when we were trying for a child. Now that I think about it, Aria can fall pregnant again through this process, and we can all get along with no pressure.Stretching my tired limbs, I checked the clock by the bedside. It's morning, and Barrin will be arriving in an hour; I should leave before it becomes messie
Kyle's POV...I returned to the packhouse feeling better; talking to Cassandra relieved me of my worries. I just knew I could count on her to ease my jumbled thoughts. I would have to find a way to put a balance to sharing affection between Barrin and Aria. I am hoping so bad that Aria wouldn't go on with her intention to leave. Walking towards the hallway, I bumped into a tired-looking Aria.I stretched the food pack in her face. "Tadaaa." I blurted out of nowhere, surprising myself.She looked up at me with a surprised expression. "What are you doing?"I sighed in resolve."Cassandra said I should bring this to you and Ella. She hopes you both will visit her soon."A bright smile lightened up her face and tingled my heart. She collected it from me. "that is so thoughtful of her.""How was your night?" I asked, tilting my head to have a good look at her.Aria's face flushed as she looked away. "it was fine, thank you.""Why do you look so tired, though?" I inquired, feeling concerned.
Aria's POV...I ran with every strength I possessed, even though no one was on my tail. Staying one more day in that packhouse will make me change my mind. Kyle's exceptional sweetness, as of late, scares me. I find myself giggling whenever I remember his reaction towards me. And last night was amazing; I woke up feeling whole. But I know it would be disturbing to rely on his flimsy affection. It can switch in a second.Taking a deep breath, I paused in my running. I don't want to exhaust Noel, just in case I need more of her energy soon. I stood in the middle of the same forest Kyle had taken me through the first time I stepped into the moonstone pack. It would lead me farther away from the pack, and I would be able to find my way to the prowler pack.My mind went back to Raven when we saw each other at the training ground this morning after such a long while apart. I couldn't resist the tears that flowed out of my eyes; it mounted when I had to tell her about my i