Aurora’s POV Lucas's words cut through me like a knife, I felt a wave of hurt wash over me, sending my guts churning and my heart tightening in my chest. Even though he has rejected me and we had a fallout, I never would have expected such cruel words from him. He knows my parents were forever going to be a sensitive topic to me. Eva, my protective inner voice, seemed to be working overtime, desperately trying to shield me from the pain threatening to overwhelm me. It was as if she didn't want me to feel anything, wrapping me in an emotional cocoon to shield me from the harsh reality of Lucas's accusations.I feel like she has been doing a lot of that which is why she is always sleeping, drained. I have tried to have this conversation with her but she keeps evading it. I don’t know what to feel anymore. Lucas’s matter has always been sensitive because at the end of the long run, he was my best friend. I used to be closer to him than Lilian at some point because she had other girls
Aurora’s POV Lucas's stare bore into me, a mixture of disbelief and fury swirling in his eyes. It was as though he couldn't fathom the words I had just spoken, couldn't believe that I would dare to challenge him in such a way. But I didn't waver under his intense scrutiny. Instead, I held his gaze with a steely resolve, refusing to let him intimidate me. Eva is ready to attack whenever I want her to. She might be hurting but she won’t mind hurting him more. I am so ready for that. I could sense the anger radiating off him, a palpable heat that seemed to envelop us both. It was the kind of rage that threatened to consume him, to drive him to rash actions he might later regret. And yet, despite the storm brewing within him, I remained rooted in place, unyielding in my stance.I knew Lucas well enough to anticipate his next move. He would retreat, I was sure of it. He would turn and run, seeking solace in solitude as he grappled with the tumultuous emotions raging within him. Because
Alpha Caden’s POV I descended the staircase, freshly showered and clad in my limited edition suit, my mind buzzed with conflicting thoughts. Aurora's abrupt departure from the room hung in the air, a lingering question mark that begged for resolution. Should I seek her out and demand an explanation for her sudden exit, or should I simply brush off the encounter and focus on my pack duties? Though it’s better that way so things won’t be awkward between us. She is keeping it strictly business. Which is good for both of us. Lost in contemplation, I rounded the corner and there she was, standing at the foot of the stairs, a vision of enigmatic allure. Her presence commanded attention, her gaze fixed intently on some distant point beyond the confines of the room. For a moment, I hesitated, uncertain of how to approach her. But then, steeling my resolve, I descended the remaining steps with purposeful strides, closing the distance between us. Why is a small little lady making me questio
Aurora’s POV With a heavy sigh, I turned on my heel, my steps carrying me away from the lingering presence of Alpha Caden. The weight of his scrutiny still hung in the air, a constant reminder of the unresolved tension that simmered between us. As I made my way back to the solitude of my room, a sense of unease gnawed at the edges of my consciousness.Avoidance had become my default strategy in recent days—a desperate attempt to sidestep the inevitable confrontations that seemed to lurk around every corner. Alpha Caden's imposing presence only served to amplify my sense of discomfort, each encounter leaving me feeling more exposed and vulnerable than the last.Retreating to the confines of my room offered a fleeting respite from the relentless pressure of pack politics and personal turmoil. Here, in the quiet solitude of my own space, I could briefly escape the weight of expectations and obligations that seemed to loom over me at every turn.Yet even as I sought refuge in the familia
Aurora’s POV The elderly maid approached, her footsteps echoing softly in the tranquil space, I watched her with a mixture of curiosity and wariness, uncertain of what to expect from her unexpected visit. I know her to be the head of the maids, and we have sat and talked during my times in the kitchen. But this is different. Yet, as she spoke, her words carried a surprising depth of understanding, cutting through the layers of my defenses with uncanny precision. I leaned forward to listen to all she’s got to say because I’m curious. "My dear, I've seen the burden you carry, hidden beneath your stoic facade. Alpha Caden, he's more than just your employer, isn't he?" She asked with a tilt of her head that shows she knows something and I shouldn’t lie. Those eyes filled with age and knowledge. Taken aback, my eyes flickering with surprise, "I... I'm not sure what you mean."With a knowing smile, her eyes twinkled with understanding, she said. "Oh, child, there's no need to pretend wi
Aurora’s POV I swallowed when he walked in in his gym suit looking so handsome and yummy. I gulped down, my eyes taking down his muscles as they bulged beneath his outfit. I tried to pry my eyes away from him but couldn’t and when his eyes zeroed on me, there was a wicked glint in his eyes I’m not sure I like. “Who gave you the permission to come to my private gym, little fox?” He asked with a tilt of his head to the side, a predatory move. I shrugged my shoulders nonchalantly. “I gave myself the permission to.”He gave a twisted lopsided smile that made my core clench. “Well then, you are in for an intense workout session with me, sweetheart.”The nickname has my heart galloping in my chest but I maintained a neutral look. This man cannot know what is going on within me or he might take advantage of that. I’m also glad our mating bond is not as strong as it should be thanks to Eva always blocking me or he would have felt it. “So…” I pretend to stretch so Alpha Caden can admire me
Aurora’s POV After the only ten minutes I’ve ever enjoyed on a cardio machine, I hop down and await Alpha Caden’s next set of instructions. I feel more energized than when I walked in here. Normally cardio exhausts me which is why I hardly do it. He takes me over to the bench where he’s set up an Olympic bar. He shows me the basics of a proper bench press, which I thought were self-explanatory but apparently not. Turns out, there’s a lot of technique to shoving a bar straight up in the air.Alpha Caden puts his big, warm hands on my body, showing me how to arch my back, how to put the weight over my chest in the right place. As he takes me through the motion, it actually feels pretty good. Maybe it’s because I’m horny as fuck, but each contraction of muscle is strangely pleasurable. My nipples are as hard as rock. I knew Alpha Caden was hot for his age, way too hot. I’m sure I never would have been so sexually aroused if he was my age. I mean, I always find older men fucking attrac
Alpha Caden’s POV The pack hummed with a newfound sense of harmony, a palpable energy coursing through the air that I hadn't felt in years. I surveyed the bustling activity around me, a sense of pride swelled within my chest. The pack was thriving, running smoother than ever before under my leadership.Gone were the days of constant skirmishes with rogues and internal discord. Instead, there was a sense of unity among the pack members, a shared purpose that propelled us forward. It was as if the very fabric of our pack had been woven tighter, binding us together in a collective mission.I couldn't help but wonder if the recent changes in my personal life had played a role in this newfound tranquillity. My relationship with Aurora had brought a renewed vigour to my existence, igniting a passion within me that spilled over into every aspect of my leadership.Perhaps it was the raw intensity of our encounters, the primal connection we shared, that had unlocked something within me, empow