I stared at his retreating back, my mouth twisting in a frown. Did I say something wrong? That question lingered in my mind, but I brushed it off. No, I was done blaming myself. Besides, Aiden has been acting strange all day, starting in the morning. Shaking my head, I crouched down and started to clean up.    Once everything was packed and tidied, I slipped past the door, watching Aiden descend the stairs. He was dressed sharply in a dark shirt and pants. I involuntarily licked my lips at the exposed part of his arms; sleeves rolled up to the elbow. The Alpha had a large trolley bag in his left hand, the other hand busy scrolling through the phone. My cheeks flamed as I thought back to the phone in my hand. I was afraid of tearing the package and messing around with it, but he wanted me to use it.     Setting the bas

/Aiden's POV/  Sloping hills lead up to the plateau with the odd speckle of green where frost still clung to the shrubs. The car wouldn't go up, so we had to walk up, carrying our bags. Damon's pack stayed by the hill, and they rarely stepped down as they did everything on their own.   I couldn't help but realise turning around that this was it. Leaving Rose behind turned out to be difficult than I thought. The look on her face paired with tears she's holding back, almost wanting me to throw it all. However, I made a promise to my friend, and he needed me the most. I could not abandon him.     Why would she cry for me? I thought for a split second, my mouth twisting. Ever since the first time she arrived at my doorstep, I had been nothing but horrible to her. Let my mate spend her heat alone becau

/Aiden’s POV/  Rose handwriting was a sight for sore eyes, and so I curled up tightly in my side of the bunk, letting the words take me away.    Dear Alpha,   I am sorry that there is no other way to communicate. Your father told me that he used to write letters to his family in those days, so I am doing the same. I hope you are alright and have been looking after yourself.   Everything is fine here. I had dinner with the pack. Everyone is loud and loves talking about their day. It’s a nice change, so I stayed over instead of going back to our empty cabin. My stomach was upset from eating too many donuts, but other than that, I am fine. I’ll learn to handle things on my own, I promise. 

“Luna”, I heard someone leaning over slightly and lowering their voice only to realise it's Beth.   Ever since we received the news of the guards and Aiden coming back, it was decided that celebrations were in order. My pack didn’t do these things because our Alpha was a timid, scaredy-cat who didn’t believe in helping others. Despite the neighbouring packs begging him several times, he barely moved.    “Huh?” I asked, finally refocusing my stare on her, ignoring the chatter from around us. The mated omegas and betas were getting dolled up in the middle of the living room for some reason, giggling loudly among themselves. Something tugged inside me, knowing that they were going through these efforts for their Alphas.    

/Aiden’s POV/  I was feeling hot all over. I tried to avoid it before, but now my gaze was drawn to Rose, the sight of her in my bed quickly making the cock bob between my legs, hanging heavy.   Wrapping a hand around the base of my cock, I took a step forward, still hovering over the omega. I allowed a moment to look at my mate; Rose was staring at me, her cheeks tinted, loose strands of hair clinging to the side of her face. The omega sat there, perfectly still waiting for my order, which caused something to stir inside me. I smirked devilishly and tucked her untamed hair to the side.     Slowly running my thumb over her plump lips, I relished in the pillowy plush. I pressed harder, forcing her lips open, and groaned when she presented her tongue.