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
Author's POV...Aria shifted to the wall with fear in her eyes. Despite all the courage she has tried to armour herself with, whenever she comes in contact with her adoptive parents, an unexplainable fear and darkness surround her. Marie and Rob feasted on her fear as it made them feel dominant."How exactly did you get to escape death that day?" Rob said as he joined his wife.Marie's eyes bore holes into Aria. "you good for nothing piece of shit! I wonder why Wade kept you alive when he could have had you killed on the spot."Rob kicked violently at the cell gate. "It's all your fault that my dear daughter is dead. Her life was more precious than yours. You don't deserve to live!" He bellowed, stretching out his hand, hoping to claw at Aria.Gulping hard, Aria stared at them painfully. "What did I do to you two? It's confirmed that you both never had my best interest at heart. Did you steal me away from my family?" She asked, unable to hold back her thou
Author's POV...Barrin stomped on the hard floor as he approached Kyle's room. Even though he had been extremely pissed at him, Barrin expected Kyle to at least give him a call and apologize. But nothing came from him. Deep in thought, he didn't know when he bumped into Ella, causing them to stagger back on their feet."So sorry, Beta." She said, wiping at the tears in her eyes.He held her by the shoulder, "what is the matter?"Ella sniffed loudly, unable to control her sobs. She had entered Aria's room to find her when she didn't come for training. Raven had also been worried and decided to check around the packhouse. To her shock, she found a letter Aria had left behind on her decision to leave."Aria has left." She blurted.His legs dragged on the floor as he stumbled backwards. Barrin didn't think Aria would keep to her promise to leave. Blinking rapidly, he ran towards Kyle's
Kyle's POV...My body ached as I groaned painfully while trying to sit up. I tried to adjust my eyes to the unfamiliar space. It took me a few seconds to remember where I was. My eyes searched hurriedly for Aria, but she wasn't in the cell with me. I panicked at the thought of Wade hanging her to death. I rushed towards the gate, ignoring the stinging pain in my arm.Relief washed over me when she got dragged through the passageway and dumped like a sack into the cell. Even though the sight of her evoked rage within me, I felt glad that she was alive."Aria!" I called out, holding her up. "Are you okay?"She huffed blowing at the loose strand of hair that came down her face. "I'm fine.""What did that bastard do to you?""You seem to have been asleep for a long while. He must have had the moment of his life just seeing me tied. That moron!" She hissed. I chuckled in response. "Why are you chuckling?"My finger trailed her face, "how can you still
Aria's POV...I watched as his chest rose heavy and slow-paced breathing. I have always known he looks cute when asleep, but this time innocence was written all over his face. It makes my heart clench, knowing his current state is all because of me. Wade has made it a point of duty to visit us and throw taunting words our way. I only held back in responding to him because of Kyle's continuous warnings not to.Wade is so petty, and it seems like Breona's death brought out the worst of him. It makes me wonder what I was thinking to have ever fallen in love with him. All he ever did was ask me to do unreasonable things while fooling me with his fake affection and promise to marry me. I can't believe I was so stupid to have allowed it."Are you okay?" Kyle's sleepy voice asked, bringing me out of my reverie.I nodded hurriedly, "I am fine."He sat up with an amused smirk on his face. "Were you watching me sleep?"I scoffed at him, "You think too highly of