Aria“What?” Both my father and Alpha Jackson looked at me as if I was insane. I couldn’t tell them what Lea said on the phone. Not yet. I had suspicions but had to be sure I was right before saying anything.“I mean, think about it. The rogues attacked Andy, probably knowing he was alone in the forest and now this. Who could have known that Luna Sarah would be at the mall today? I don’t think those men did it on impulse. They ran after your wife when they saw her enter that elevator alone. Someone must have tipped them off, or their leader if they have one, about it. They had wolfsbane with them, for Moon Goddesses sake, Alpha Jackson. Who carries that shit with them on impulse?” I got carried away and overreacted. I saw surprise in my father’s and father-in-law’s eyes. And then pure admiration.“Go on,” Alpha Jackson requested and looked at me eagerly.“Well, I suspect someone is informing the kidnappers about your family members’ activities. I don’t know who that person is, but we
DanielAfter my mother left for the mall with Aria and Lea, I called Alex and asked him to follow me to the mall. There was no way I would leave Aria and Lea in the same space unattended. They could seriously harm each other, and knowing Aria’s temper she would surely spill the beans to Lea and get me in trouble.When Alex asked me why I wanted to go after my mother and my girlfriend I lied about wanting to surprise Lea and buy her a delightful meal.“You were on a trip a couple of days ago and now you want to surprise her? " You must be crazy about that woman,” Alex laughed, taunting me.I didn’t reply. Was I crazy about Lea? If anyone had asked me that question at university a few weeks ago, I would have agreed without hesitation. Why did I hesitate now? My future Beta was talking to me about my girlfriend; all I could think about was Aria and how I kissed her back in the forest.Shit! Was I losing my mind? Was Aria some kind of witch? Did she use some spell on me? I shook my head in
AriaI could not believe what Daniel’s mother said. She wanted me to be appointed as her Gamma. How could that ever be possible? I was only just promoted to warrior status. Weren’t things moving too fast?“Isn’t it what you wanted, Aria? The sooner you climb ranks, the better for you. You will get closer to Daniel and have more time to seduce him. Being around his mother is a significant advantage and you’d better accept the offer,” Tania advised me and then went silent.“Mum, what are you talking about?” I turned to the sound of Daniel’s voice; he was standing at the entrance and must have heard his mother’s last words.“Aria has been a guardian angel to your brother and me, Daniel. She risked her life twice to save us from being kidnapped. I can’t think of anyone more suitable for the role,” his mother replied relentlessly.“Mum, she can do it without becoming your Gamma. We never had a female Gamma before. And aunt Gloria is your Beta without titles and stuff. Your request seems ab
DanielI left my father’s office in a rush, knowing that if I stayed any longer I would not be able to hold myself back. I would take Aria in my arms and prove myself the biggest liar ever.I didn’t know what had gotten into me to spit those harsh words at her. My father’s decision to appoint Aria as my mother’s Gamma made me feel uncomfortable. That way she would always be around me, messing with my feelings and driving me crazy with lust.I knew it wasn’t Aria’s idea but she should have refused my father’s offer. And now, as I felt her fingers caressing my chest set a fire in my insides, all I wanted was to make her mine right in that room, forgetting about my girlfriend and my responsibilities towards her.And I was going to until I closed my eyes and Lea’s pitiful face when I left her alone in my room came to my mind. I felt guilty and regretful about having sexual thoughts about Aria while Lea waited for me upstairs.Realising that Aria had been trying to seduce me angered me. D
AriaI left the packhouse feeling like a total wreck. Daniel had once again rejected me, using harsh language and insinuating that I was behind his parents’ decision to promote me to female Gamma status, a rank that had never existed.His words had a hidden meaning. Was he implying that I had something to do with the attempts against Andy and his mother? If he did, he was not just a jerk. He was the worst male pri.ck ever.“What the heck, Alicia? Is that your way of having fun? Turning every little step I make to get closer to my mate into a disaster? Do you think you can stop me this way? Let me tell you that the more you put obstacles in my way, the merrier. It will be a sweet victory after I succeed,” I sneered, talking to my predecessor.“I wouldn’t be so confident if I were you. Aria. So far, Daniel hasn’t responded to you the way you hoped. And I bet you will lose in the end, dear. I will be the winner of this bet, mark my words. I am merely giving you a taste of your own medici
AriaI left the dungeon feeling distressed. If Daniel hadn’t appeared, that bastard would have given me Erick’s name and proven my suspicions right. And now he asked Daniel to get me out of there, promising he would tell him everything.Wait! What?“Tania, if Daniel finds out who is behind this, that could ruin our plans. We won’t be able to reveal Lea’s true identity, and she will find a way and get away with it. We can’t let that happen. Not before I gain Daniel’s trust. He is so against me now that whatever I say will be taken as slander of Lea,” I told my wolf. “What do you suggest, Aria? What can we do about it?” Tania asked.“You told me you can’t use all your powers right now. How about you try? I need you to mind-link that scumbag and order him to keep his mouth shut and not tell Daniel who’s behind the attacks. Then force him to give you Erick’s name. Can you do that?” I pleaded with my wolf.“I am not sure, Aria. I will try my best, though,” Tania replied.I knew that for Ta
LeaI never expected things to turn out that way. When we left for the mall, I thought we had settled all the details of Luna Sarah’s abduction. I even left the cafeteria and guided the stupid asses on how to make a move on her.I found the opportunity and took her phone out of her bag when she gave it to me to hold and placed it near my feet. That would make Daniel’s mother return to the parking lot to look for her phone. I created the perfect opportunity for them, and they blew it. They fuck.ing blew it.When Aria came looking for Andy and me, she said she couldn't find Daniel’s mother. That gave me hope that Erick’s men had captured Luna Sarah.Everything led to that conclusion. Luna Sarah’s car was gone, and Alex took us back to the Opal Moon pack. We arrived at the pack, and there was no sign of Luna Sarah’s car.I felt at ease and entered the packhouse, awaiting the news of Luna Sarah’s kidnapping. I walked upstairs to Daniel’s room and lay on the bed, waiting for Daniel to come
Lea I closed my hand into a fist, trying to keep what my uncle gave me out of sight, and quickly put it in my pocket. I tried to restrain myself and act naturally around my uncle and Daniel’s family. They invited him to dinner, and I sat across from him at the table.The sound of a message made me pick up my phone and check.“I will ask them to show me around the pack. You must follow. When we enter the prison, you will come with us. Then you must find a way and put that into their water bowls. Understood?”I dropped the spoon on the table and it clattered on my plate. Everyone looked at me and I lowered my head, apologising.“Lea, is everything all right?” Daniel asked worriedly, touching my hand.“Yeah. I was thinking about something and got carried away,” I replied, half-smiling.I don’t know how I finished dinner without fainting. How bold of my uncle to make such an appearance. And immediately after our failed attempt to kidnap the Luna.My heart raced in my chest and my breathin