Aubrey’s POVAs the clock ticked, so did every hope I held unto slip away.I was stupid enough to think that a mere letter could stop something I had heard him sing about the last few weeks and honestly speaking, even If I were standing right in front of him words wouldn't be able to express what I feel.Aiden was indeed going to get married tomorrow!The thought of it caused the frown on my face to deepen. Before the news of his coronation and marriage ritual spread like wildfire, I had nurtured hopes and expectations for years and had helped nurture them by making sweet promises every night under the stars.He had told me stories of the human world and how much he longed to reside there with me beside him, He made life worth living.I hoped that when I finally turned 18, which was in a few months, he would be my mate because what I felt for him was more than a crush, and he had also assured me that it was far much stronger than the desire soaring through our bones.Having grown up w
Audrey’s POV“Aubrey, you can’t spend the whole day in bed,” I heard someone say, making me stir and before my thoughts, I didn’t feel the comfort of his arms around me, causing me to jerk up.The sight of my room caused a guttural moan to escape my lips, and my bunk mate couldn’t help but laugh upon seeing my funny expression.“You look like one that woke up in the wrong room? Or in another person’s body, today is Alpha Prince Aiden’s wedding,” Alicia told before adding, “We don’t have the luxury to refuse attending.”“What were we thinking?” I heard Ines, my wolf, mock.Memories of last night flooded me, and I might have misunderstood him when he had mentioned he was going to make me see reason.The only thing my brain was processing right now was I am such a fool to think that just a mere night of pleasure could stop it. I had expected to wake up with his arms wrapped around me, but who was I kidding?Today was the day I had dreaded, and it made me wonder if at all what I thought
Aubrey’s POVI required no soothsayer to tell me I was in trouble as my eyes found Aiden’s distant ones. Worse still, the video was still playing in the background.All I could see in them was hate and disgust, making it seem like he wasn’t the one I had spent the night with, or maybe this was all a façade to protect his status.“What is this, Aubrey!” he yelled out, almost like he hadn’t watched it alongside others.“I don’t know, Aiden…” I whispered and tried reaching out to touch and remind him he wasn’t the only victim there. My nakedness lay bare in front of everyone’s eyes, and the only dignity I had left was gone.“Bree, what have you done?” he asked in a whisper, this time in a broken voice that made my heart clench in pain.The people in the congregation soon drowned his questions with their side talks, and all I could do was cry; I could almost hear Lynn in the corner, mocking and laughing at my sorry self.Amidst the confusion and murmurs, my eyes meet the masked man, only
Aubrey's POV I was dead! And alone! My footsteps left a ripple upon every step I took, the child in me wanted to scream ‘Hello!’ but I needed no soothsayer to tell me that I was all alone. ‘Where am I?’ I couldn't help but wonder as I continued walking aimlessly. The last thing I remembered before the light had slowly faded away from my view was myself lounging down into the water upon missing my footing. Funny how my last thought was that I would make Aiden pay while I was floating around in the dark space…restless and alone. I could hear a faint voice talk to me but it was inaudible and the more I strained to hear the more the voice became faint. Was this one of Aiden's plans? To kidnap me and place me here so he could mess up with my thinking and give me the punishment she sees fit? Staying here seemed like an option as it was peaceful and maybe when my spirit was restless, I'd move over to the other side. “It's not yet your time” I heard a voice echo all around the dark
Author’s POV Hayden felt the need to pull her into a hug when he had seen her burst into tears, he knew and could understand what it meant to feel empty and alone. He was once there and it was just a few months back, he still felt empty and alone but seeing her filled him with a rush of positive energy. A sad smile flashed on his face and an unspoken memory filled his subconscious…for some reason helping the beautiful lady seemed to lift the heavy burden he had carried for a while. It was obvious that she had her guard kept up and he didn't blame her, he knew he was acting a little bit too friendly and nice…almost like a stalker. He laughed at the joke he knew wouldn't have sounded funny if she had heard him say it. She was beautiful no doubt and the urge to keep her filled him up. He removed the microwaved food and placed it on a tray. Hayden knew how toxic it looked but he couldn't stop himself from imagining her clothed in his shirts while making breakfast with the kids ke
Aubrey's POV(Three years later)“Breakfast!”“Nooodroppingey yelled simultaneously with him their eyes still stuck on the TV, “Oh mummy just one hour more”.I chuckled at Shannon sharp wits, I had earlier on told her that daycare was starting in an hour’s time so she was throwing my words back at me.“Common, it's breakfast guys…you asked for pancakes”.“Pancakes and eggs mummy!” Rory yelled and upon raising my head I could see that there were still stuck on the TV with no plans of joining me at the dining.“Shannon, Rory, Jayden!” I drawled as I flipped the pancakes into their respective plates.I checked the time and frowned, there was no way I was going to make it to the office in time, this kids won't even let if happen.“But baby shark…” Shannon cooed trying to patronize me but it definitely wasn't going to work now.“Baby shark can wait Shannon, mummy has to go and so do you” I pleaded before moving next to the TV.“Uh oh” Rory said tugging Shannon, as though he was urging her s
Aubrey's POV I nodded at the greetings the hospital staff threw my way. “You are late!” Layla stated the obvious, causing me to chuckle, but she added, “Well, Hayden and the shareholders are in the boardroom and have been waiting for you.” “He didn't call me though and why!, I thought he claimed he wasn't coming home soon?” I protested while fastening our steps into the boardroom. “The first thing he should have done was call me”, this time I couldn't hide the outrage from my voice, causing Layla to start her usual teasing. They both learned someone had hurt me from my past, and felt there was a tendency I remembered my past but chose not to pester me. Layla believed my past was the reason I seemed less trusting and found it challenging to express my heart to another. Hayden was the perfect guy for me. She would always sing and make sure she notes how much he loves and cares for my kids. She was human, nevertheless, so I don't blame her for thinking that I could just open my he
Author's POV ‘Why Today?’ Aubrey pondered to herself. Shell-shocked and confused, Aubrey stood at the door with Shannon and Rory standing underneath her skirts while peering at the strange men. She wondered who was Aiden among the two and what the fuck was going on? Why now?, She reflected again in anger. They looked surprised and relatively happy to see her. Their eyes kept her at a standstill as she recognized them… Their scents were practically the same, and the bond they shared made her wolf want to seize the reins of control after all these years. The green-eyed man Aiden was definitely the one that had held her while she had rushed out of her room to the marriage hall; he had also stopped from leaving the wedding before playing the tape. In dread, she wondered if he had been the one to touch her because she had remembered that his hands were so familiar when he held her in the hallway. Now standing in front of them, those feelings past forgotten filled her up, and she fe