CHAPTER SEVEN
Aurora's POV“Arthur.” I call with a calm voice.He tousles his hair in annoyance, before walking into the room. I watch in silence as he goes over to my bed and sits on it. If he’s doing that, it means he’s not very mad at me and a simple apology will set things right between us."Ward and his gang. I couldn't fight them all. After you left, I tried to beat them up, but I was outnumbered and they dealt with me squarely. I had to sustain this.” He explains the last part, looking down at his sprained arm."Oh, Arthur, I'm so sorry for making you go through this. It was all my fault to begin with. I hope you forgive me." I cry as I face-palm myself, letting a few drops of tears fall down my face.He drifts closer to me and uses his free hand to bring down my hand from my face. I let him hold them."Nothing is your fault Aurora. You tried to defend yourself and I blame you for nothing.” He says in his usual calm tone and I can feel the sincerity in his voice."Thank you Arthur.” I thank him as I struggle to wipe my tears away."Let's talk about you, Aurora. What happened to you after the incident at the cafeteria yesterday? Where did you go?" He questions, with his eyes not leaving my face. "I tried to mind link you, to know your whereabouts, but you kept shutting me out.” His tone is now serious and I feel so bad, but I cannot not tell him what happened.I cannot tell him about my encounter with Alpha Carter, because I know he wouldn't hesitate to go after him."Aurora, you don't look okay. Tell me what exactly happened. What happened when you left the cafeteria?” He keeps insisting, but I don’t say anything.I just stare at him blankly and later shake my head."Nothing happened. I only got involved in more shit with Chloe and her girls. They confronted me after I left the cafeteria and I was given some punishment to do and that was it." I don’t like the fact that I just lied to him, but I had to.I can’t tell him I found my mate and he rejected me. I can’t tell him I got locked up in the scholl dungeon for twenty fours hours. He’s gonna want to attack Aloha Carter and that’s only going to cause more problems for the two of us."You worked punishment for one whole day?" He questions with a doubtful look on his face and I nodded my head."Aurora!"My mother’s voice comes through just as I’m about to say something.What am I going to tell her now?I furrow my brows and look down at Arthur as I walk to the door. As I open it, I see my mother standing before me with a worried look on her face.I take a frightened step backwards and bow my head down as I start fiddling with my fingers."Oh, goodness! Aurora. You are safe. I was worried sick about you." She cries as she walks over to and wraps her hands around my body.I furrow my brows in confusion.Wasn't she supposed to be mad at me or something? I mean, I have been away from home since yesterday.She then releases me and walks over to Arthur with a smile on her face and examines his arm. "Thank you so much for risking yourself for my daughter. Do not worry, you will get better soon.” She tells him calmly.I am still confused. How did she know I was in any sort of danger?What did Arthur tell her while I was away?Because I know he will stop at nothing to protect me."I will leave you two now." she smiles at me, before exiting my bedroom. Once the door closes behind her, I look at Arthur, demanding an explanation."I know that look. Since you kept blocking my mind link, I figured out something was wrong. I had to come over to check on you. When I came and met just your mother, she asked about you and I had to lie. I told her you were with me when some rogues from an unknown pack attacked my place and I had to put my life on the line for you.”His state looks exactly like what he just said, sad and I feel bad for him.“I'm sorry Arthur. This should not have happened to you?" I apologize yet again."It's okay. I mean, friends are meant to protect each other, right?” He asks, raising his right brow and I smile widely."And I'm so lucky to have a friend like you.” I tell him, leaning over to place a kiss on his cheeks.He suddenly turns his face to the side of my lips and our lips almost touch. I quickly jerk away from him with my eyes wide open in shock."I'm sorry." He apologizes almost in a whisper, with his eyes not daring to meet mine."It's nothing." I calmly replied.The level of awkwardness between us now is exhilarating. This has never happened before."You still haven't told me what happened back in school. You don't look fine to me, Aurora. Something is wrong and you're not telling me. Come on , you can trust me with anything.” Arthur breaks the silence.He has a serious look right now, I don’t know what else to say to him so he’ll let go of this topic once and for all."I already told you. I got into a fight with Chloe and her girls again and I was punished for it.” I lie yet again, almost yelling at him. I don’t know why he’s so adamant to know what happened. “Arthur, I'm sorry for yelling at you.” I apologize once I see the surprised look on his face. “But please don’t ask me about it anymore. Please.” I beg and he only nods his head and doesn’t say a word again.Exactly what I don’t want.I would have told him everything if Alpha Carter was not involved.He has threatened me very seriously. I say what happened between us to anyone and my life and that of everyone around would be at risk.I pace up and down the room, thinking of what else to do. Maybe sleeping will do me some good. I am very weak within, but I’m trying to stay strong and it’s taking a great toll on me."Oh, lest I forget. The king, Alpha Logan, is holding a royal banquet this weekend at the castle and you have been and you have been selected to wait tables at the event. I saw your name on the list."Oh, really! That is wonderful.” I exclaim enthusiastically.It’s amazing how much one phrase has changed my mood from sad to happy.I’m all smiles because that is going to be the perfect opportunity for me to step up my income.But then, why would they choose me to wait tables?I wonder as a frown replaces the smile on my face."What's wrong? You were happy moments ago?" Arthur asks when he notices the now worried look on my face.Wait tables at the castle house.Why do they want me there all of a sudden? My mother and I were forbidden from going anywhere near the castle.The least thing I want now is to get into any sort of trouble and the castle sounds like a potential place to attract trouble on my side.Going to work there is certainly not the best idea especially as Alpha Carter is going to be present.Godness!"It's nothing Arthur.” I lie again. “I just need some food. I am starving.” I tell him, leaning against the wall and clutching my stomach. I had to make my lie look real."Are you sure that's all?” He insists as he stands before me and lifts my chin up, using his index finger so I could look up at him. My eyes meet with his eyes which have a dark shade of brown, somewhere between chocolate and black.Totally dreamy.I quickly avert my gaze and look to the side of my closet, avoiding his eye contact."Yes.” I whisper and swallow dryly. “That’s all. I will just go and get some food from the kitchen.” I say taking a step sidewards to escape his merciless gaze that’s almost boring a hole in my forehead.I step to the side and before walking out of the door, I turn to look at him, with my eyes apologizing for my sudden rude behavior towards him since he showed here to check on me and also for putting him in trouble."It's fine, you should go get something to eat. I will see you in school tomorrow.” He says smiling but I can tell it’s a forced smile because it does not reflect the sad look in his eyes.Nonetheless, I nod my head in agreement to what he has just said and step out of the room.He follows after me and leaves through the back door and I lock the back door after he leaves.I leaned my back against the wall as memories of all that has happened lately crossed my mind.I have said this before and I’m gonna say it again, no one has to know what happened between Carter and I.Not even my mother.I let out a heavy sigh and dragged myself away from the door heading to the kitchen.I need to eat before I die.CHAPTER EIGHTAurora's POV I open the pot and serve myself some noodles since mother seems to be asleep already.I find a spot in the kitchen and sit down to eat. Tomorrow is going to be another day of school and I'm certain it is not going to end well.Evenso, I'm going to give it hot to anyone who pushes my limits. When I’m done eating , I leave for my bedroom. It’s actually freezing tonight so I walk to my closet and pick up a blue hoodie and put it on before climbing on the bed. I pull the duvet up my body and wrap myself in it. It feels warm and comfortable. As I close my eyes, my subconscious takes over and in no time, I fall asleep.***************************************************************"Aurora, you should wake up and prepare for school. It's already 5: 49 AM.” I hear my mother yell at the top of her voice and I know she is standing just right in front of my door. She always does this.If only she knew what I went through yesterday, she would let me sleep all day
CHAPTER NINE. Aurora's POV. "Do you think we are okay, Aurora? Why are they here?" Mia asks worriedly."I have no idea, Mia. Let's just wait and hear what they have to say.” I swallow dryly as I keep looking ahead with an uncomfortable look plastered on my face.“Is something wrong, Aurora?” Arthur asks as he gives me a gentle tap on my shoulder. “You look scared.” I quickly shrug off his hand and focus ahead."I'm fine, Arthur, nothing to worry about.” I say within my teeth, hoping he hears."Miss Aurora Fay Mason, you have a punishment regarding your previous offense yesterday. You'll have to do community service on the school field.”A gasp escapes my lips as I stare at the school authorities, standing in front of the class. How can they do this to me? Wasn't the punishment of yesterday enough for them?What did they want from me this time? After locking me up in that God forsaken dungeon, naked and with no food. Now, they want me to work.Why even call it community servi
CHAPTER TEN.Carter's POV. "I'll see you back at the pack house. I need to get to class now.” I tell Chloe, once we are done with what we were doing. The girl seems to be addicted to sex and I have please her where and when ever she wants.I pull my pants up and I watch her do the same. "Not even a kiss?" She asks, giving me puppy eyes and pouting lips.She knows I will do just anything for her, when she puts on that attitude. With my pants well secured around my waist, I wrap my hands around her waist and pull her closer to me. We are so close that our chests are touching. I gently hold her chin with my hand and bring her face closer to mine. When our lips are just a few inches apart from each other’s I smash mine against hers and we share a deep and passionate kiss. By the time we break the kiss, we are both panting like we just returned from a race.I watch her smile as she touches her now plump lips. Her big brown eyes are glittering like she just received a precious gift.
CHAPTER ELEVENAurora's POV. I'm currently in my bedroom, trying to prepare myself for the Royal Banquet at the pack house. I told my mother about it and she was not pleased because of what happened to my father. He was set up and killed by the Alpha himself. He was accused of planning to dethrone Alpha Logan, but I know my father would never do a thing like that.He was nothing but loyal to the Alpha when he served as an Omega and such an abominable thing would never cross his mind. I have a hunch that someone was behind it all.I just had no choice but to make my mother reason with me. This service is going to enable me to earn more money and I will be able to help my mother pay some bills even though there are not many bills at the outskirts of the pack because we have the bare minimum.That is my only reason for going to that Banquet. I hate everyone at the city center and at the Castle, including that proud and arrogant Alpha Carter. My blood boils every time I think abo
CHAPTER TWELVE Aurora's POV. The drive from the outskirts of the pack where I live with my mother to the main pack, takes us about one hour and we arrive safely and on time.I turn to look at my mother who is driving, with a worried look on her face. I purse my lips together because I know just what she was worried about. I let out a heavy sigh as I stretched my hand and gently patted her shoulder. I would love to hold her hands and kiss them, but that’s impossible right now because she is driving.She doesn’t say anything, instead, she focuses on parking in the driveway.Mum, everything is going to be alright.” I assure her once the car engine stops.“I know honey, I know.”"Good. So let's go.” We both step out of the car and I’m totally awed by everything I’m seeing. The entire place is beaming with lights. It’s indeed a grand party.As we walk into the ballroom, I’m not surprised by the constant glares we are getting from the other pack members. They did not seem to like the f
CHAPTER THIRTEEN Aurora's POV. I have served about three tables and now I’m heading out to hand serve the fourth. I’m going to have a short break after I’m done serving the fourth table before I continue. I carry the silver tray in my hand and head outside. Eva is still giving me her cold attitude and I couldn’t care less. I’m here to do my job and earn money and not to be bothered about if my presence plaques her or not. She could die of discomfort for all I care.The silver tray in my hand has three glasses of red wine on it and just like I’ve been doing earlier, I’m holding it firmly and carefully. The last thing I want to do is spill the drink on someone and ruin his or her dress. That’s going to be a catastrophe and it won’t end well for me, given my present “daughter of a traitor” status. "Are you doing fine, Aurora?" My mother's mind link comes through as I get closer to the table I am going to serve."I'm doing just fine, mother. Hope you're okay too.” I smile as I
CHAPTER FOURTEEN Carter's POV. The Royal Banquet is usually a ceremony held once every year to celebrate the successes of the pack. Our victories over the enemies and other small events. Today is the day set aside for the ceremony. A day for the pack members to enjoy themselves. Some even go as far in finding their mates which is obviously a part of the werewolf community rituals.Right now I’m standing before my mirror in my closet, trying to get myself ready for the party. If I hadn’t scared off all my designers, I would be facing all these problems right now.I tuck in my black long sleeved shirt into my trousers and let the first two buttons loose. Both sleeves are rolled up to my elbow. I always like them that way. The waistband of the pants has a belt around it. Personally, I don't like putting on belts, but my mum always made me wear them and now I wear them even though she's not with us anymore. I don't want her getting mad at me wherever she is.I miss her very much. She
CHAPTER FIFTEEN Aurora's POV. I feel like telling him what’s in my mind, but on a second thought, I hold myself back.I’m already in more trouble and it’ll be wise for me not to cause any more problems here. So, I quietly bow my head down and contemplate for a while before raising my head up to answer him. "My name is Aurora and. .." I start to reply but my mother rudely cuts me off. "She is my daughter and also the daughter of the innocent omega you brutally killed. So tell me, are you going to kill her too? If yes, then kill me along with her and make sure to kill me first." My mother blasts and immediately, the entire place is filled with gasps and whispers from the onlookers.Even the Aloha and his son look terrified. This is the end for me. How I wish the ground would open up and swallow me right now so I can escape all this.Does mother realize we are standing in front of the Alpha, who with just a word, we'll both be put to death?What crazy plan of hers is this?The Alp