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
Author's POV...Barrin stared at the table, fading out of the discussion. The pack's council aren't finding Kyle's absence funny; despite his attempts to cover up on his behalf, it still wasn't enough. They seem to take his absence as a disregard for them. The Alpha isn't supposed to leave his office empty without prior notice."You all must understand that he is out for a very important duty," Barrin said, trying to sound convincing.The head of the omega clan gave him a tilted look, "how is it that we are unaware of this sort of duty? Why would there be a meeting today if everyone here is just finding that the Alpha isn't in the pack at the moment? What if something.goes wrong?""Why would something go wrong when the Beta is situated, and the Zeta is available? What are you driving at, Omega Dillon?" He bellowed, sounding angry."I don't think it's appropriate for us to argue over this; if the Alpha is away, he definitely has something worthy of his time
Kyle's POV...I stared at her sleepy face smiling sheepishly; she looked so peaceful when sleeping. That is the only time I get to see a more reserved part of her. Aria snuggled closer into my embrace, so shameless it made me chuckle lightly. She seems to have forgotten that we are in captive. Our urge for each other was too strong that we almost had sex in this filthy room, but I respect her beyond such a silly act; we would have to wait for us to be freed from here.According to Axel, we would be able to make it out tonight. I can't believe Wade went all out to throw a party in celebration of capturing Aria. I have a feeling the death of his lady has gotten to him quite much. I don't think any normal person would act the way he is behaving. Sighing, I rested my head against the scruffy wall, counting the hours remaining for Aria and me to be free.As much as I hate being stuck here, I am glad it's with Aria. The positive side to this state is that we both are getting over our misund