REID’S POV
"Looks like a serious talk, huh?" Klaus said as he entered the kitchen after Lucas left.
I shrugged, leaning against the countertop table. My eyes landed on him, and I noticed him smirking as he poured a glass of some wine into the new wineglass for him.
"What do you think about the human girl he’s mated with?" I couldn’t help but ask as I was curious.
It was the first time I’ve had a pack member who was mated with a human. Admittedly, Lucas’s situation happened very rarely—a different case scenario in a werewolf’s life happened once in a blue moon. Werewolves and humans couldn’t co-exist on the same land given the conflicts and sheer amount of territorial claims issues, and as an Alpha of my small pack, I could never calm down.
Klaus’s eyes glanced at me. "Do you really want to ask that?"
I nodded, hoping to hear a proper answer from him. "Just wondering. I wasn’t able t
ALIYAH’S POVThe sun was shining through the trees, creating mysterious shadows. As we went for a walk into the woods, my eyes drifted beyond the tall green trees. There were puffy white clouds in the blue sky that moved slowly in the light breeze.I inhaled the morning fresh air, and it made me feel great."The weather seems great today," I commented, a smile escaping my lips when I turned to my Alpha.He was holding my hand as we trekked. Bullet sweats had formed on my forehead, but my body was energized with this kind of exercise we were doing."Spring has started. You can expect this kind of weather every single day," he said as he glanced my way.We went to the waterfalls and sat on the rock formation beside it for a bit. Reid told me the reason why Alicia came into the pack house today. He ordered Lucas to take action to discipline the two young wolves who disrespected me."I don’t know how Lucas took actions about i
ALIYAH’S POVPerhaps I should no longer be surprised by seeing people questioning the Alpha’s decision. There was no doubt that Reid was doing his best to lead his pack in the best way he could. However, we could never prevent some people from defying and questioning his decision, no matter how good his decision was and how it would benefit them in the long run.And maybe I was just so shocked to see how Alicia reacted that I could not seem to erase it from my head even if I tried. I sucked in a breath and massaged the temple of my nose."What are you thinking right now? You smell conflicted..."My mouth fell open. I looked at Reid and noticed how curious his eyes were while staring down at me.We had been sitting on the couch in the chamber for less than an hour, after Klaus and Sage had driven Alicia out of the pack house."Well, maybe I really am conflicted." I sighed and gathered the right words to say, "When Alicia threw a f
ALIYAH’S POV"Here we go," I said after watering the camellia flower in the window.I smiled, seeing it bloom beautifully. I could see that it had grown much taller and more beautiful since the first time I had seen it. I appreciated seeing it first thing in the morning, as I did with the other red and white roses on the balcony.Two days had passed since the incident that happened in the chamber. I spent most of my days in the pack house cooking and doing some household chores. Reid advised me to exercise a little because it was important to maintain a healthy body.I was still quite slim. He stated that my body would take time to fully heal from the deprivation I had experienced. However, I was pleased to notice that my body was improving. Perhaps because Reid never failed to take good care of me, I felt more vibrant and lively now.Speaking of Reid, he has been busy doing a lot of stuff for the pack. He'd be gone in the morning and would c
ALIYAH’S POVMy eyes surveyed the insides of Charlotte’s clinic. It was spacious and a two-storey clinic that could cater to a large number of patients on a daily basis. It was the first time I entered a place like this, and I didn’t know what to feel.Seeing the medical equipment, even the patients she had in here, made my stomach twist. I became so uncomfortable that I wanted to run away... maybe because I was totally nervous.But I couldn’t.I could feel Reid’s dark stare at me as we waited for Charlotte in one of the VIP rooms, and I kept avoiding his eyes as my body only tensed up whenever I saw the glowing irritation behind them."I need you to be honest with Charlotte, Aliyah. It’s non-negotiable," he said wryly.My fingers were tapping each other nervously as I sat on the edge of the bed. My mouth felt so dry at the moment. He made me feel as if I needed to obey him or else he’d punish me, an
REID’S POVI have never feared anyone ever since I became the Alpha of the Jewel Pack at my young age. My being was moulded by my past experiences so that I came to the point where I could no longer feel dread in times of battle or when facing circumstances in life.I became the hardest rock.I fear no one. I imprinted in my mind that people should be the ones fearing me, not the other way around, for I am the Alpha.However, my principles changed when I met Aliyah, my mate.All those rules I made? I broke them when she came into my life.She was my weakness. It had been a long time since the last time I felt a great amount of fear inside my chest, and I only became too aware of it the moment her voice turned cold.Her eyes were radiating something like disappointment, and that made me stiffen for a brief moment."Do what you need to do, Charlotte."My chest went into an instant panic when she stopped looking at me
ALIYAH’S POVI realized that when you love someone, you will find it in your heart to forgive them.Perhaps Reid was just totally worried about me. That’s why he seemed on the edge and snapped out of me when I least expected it, and maybe I was so used to the sweet side of him that my emotions welled up inside immediately when I saw how irritated he was at me.However, one thing was for sure. My emotions for Reid were bigger than the misunderstanding we had, and so I would never let a simple conflict ruin our relationship."Promise me we won’t argue anymore."He took my chin in his hand, and made me look at his eyes. Those blue eyes were radiating assurance and affection towards me, and I wanted to hold onto them for as long as I lived."I promise, Aliyah. No more secrets," he swore under his breath."No more secrets," I repeated, as if I was saying a promise to him too.After having a serious conversation, Re
ALIYAH’S POVHours passed. Reid went back to sleep after we had a steamy morning. I was aware that he slept too late last night as he had a discussion with Klaus about the pack bunking outside the borders. Since he was the Alpha, he was expected to make the best decision for his pack, and he was very careful in making one.Needless to say but for a short period time, I had learned so much about him. Reid was the Alpha who would set aside his own emotions and think carefully before making a decision. Even though a big part of him wanted to take in the poor pack outside the borders, he could never risk the safety of the people living in the territory.He displayed the behavior of a great leader who prioritized the safety of all his people, and I couldn’t help but be enthralled to be mated with someone who valued the lives of others more than his own life. It was selfless acts that I had never witnessed from my father, a former Alpha. Not even from my b
ALIYAH’S POVI blinked my eyes awake as I felt a gentle shake on my shoulder. The sound of Reid’s voice made me sit upright in bed.I instantly felt the mate bond pull building up inside me the moment I laid my eyes on him.I could hardly ignore it. Reid smelled like a fresh blueberry under wispy clouds. His hair was damp, which indicated he had just had a shower, and his chiseled chest was slightly showing up under his white, soft bathrobe. His entire physique made my desire rise intensely."Good morning, little wolf," Reid greeted me. A soft gasp escaped my lips as the warmth of his breath brushed against my skin.He was so damn close that I was losing my mind..."I’ll visit Alicia’s home. Would you like to come with me?" he asked. My heartbeat increased as his words raced through my veins.I was struggling to focus as every second I could feel my gut being twisted. All I did was breathe sharply and nod in re