Kyle's POV...The mate bond had pulled at me so strongly, and I could tell Aria was in heat. I practically breezed past the entire hallway to get to her room. My first protective instinct was to get the figure crouching next to Aria. No one goes close to my mate except me. I tackled him to the ground before realizing it was Barrin. That didn't change anything; still, I gritted my canines at him. Barrin shifted away from me, his eyes looking scared. Pulling himself up, he left the room with his head down, shutting the door. I huffed, staring down at Aria. She looked extremely distressed. I held her against my body, gently placing her on the bed. My impatient hands ripped off the cloth she had on, and she gasped loudly. It turned every of my insides; caressing her milky skin drove me mad as it almost melted under my touch. Taking off my trousers hurriedly, I tore at her panties, spreading out her legs for my viewing pleasure. Her eyes dilated, h

Aria's POV...My body ached so differently that I didn't know how to explain it. It's almost like something had been resting on my whole body the entire time. I blinked severally, trying to adjust my eyes to the blinding early morning sun. Even though it was a new day and something newly intriguing had happened to me, it felt depressing. I could almost feel the doom that followed next in my body, and I didn't want to have to deal with it so early. My intimate moment with Kyle seemed like it would never end and should last forever. But then, just like always, I was being delusional. Pulling him back when he attempted to leave was my greatest mistake. Still, I could have controlled the roller coaster of emotions I was feeling; this would take a long time to deal with. I want to live through every moment of my life like I wouldn't be chanced to live the next day. Even though I have no idea how I might possibly go about that, I would wake up and smell the coffee eventually.I meant smel

Aria's POV...No one! Absolutely, no one cares to warn me about what I might be getting myself into meeting up with Kyle after our failed lovemaking, which still hurts quite bad. For a week, I couldn't really tell if we were avoiding each other or if it was just mere coincidence that our paths never crossed. I still haven't resumed training yet; I needed to revive all of my lost energy and put a balanced check on my mental health. Over the week, Ella became my mental health counsellor. Taking me through self-care journey and accepting that things won't always go as planned, knowing there is a need to move on and not relent. Which is what I am determined to do now, even though it hurts like hell that I have to endure the rejection that might come. I am still trying to be hopeful that Kyle wouldn't hurt me the same way Barrin did. However, I could almost feel inside of me that it would definitely end in tears. Taking a deep breath, I opened the door to the study, knowing he would be

Aria's POV...My lashes flapped slowly, my entire body disinterested in training. I decided it was about time I got back to my feet and not let myself be swayed by the situation I was in. Coming out to train implies seeing Barrin, which I was undoubtedly ready for. To my surprise, every trainee had gathered, but the trainer was nowhere to be found. The most annoying of it all is every one of the trainees trying to show off everything they have learned. It would be nice if they all took a break without twisting an ankle. It would be fun to watch. Every now and then, my mind is filled with evil thoughts, and I can't seem to help it. It's the only way to keep me sane in this insane world where I have found myself. Sitting on the grass while resting on my arm, I huffed. Doing ten laps around the field isn't exactly as easy as it looked. "You need company." A singsong voice mused next to me. I opened my eyes to meet a green-eyed

Kyle's POV...I can't really explain what it is, but I find myself reeling in extreme anger after Aria chose to walk out on me. She has grown a couple of wings in the little time we haven't seen each other. I hate how my heart keeps constricting at the thought of her talking to Devon like that.Is this how she feels whenever she sees me with Barrin? I tried to shake the thoughts out of my head, but the image of her being so close to my friend didn't sit well with me. What crazy Luna flirts around? No regard for her husband or the pack members.I am definitely not letting this slide; she has to know what her actions would bring to not just me but the entire pack. I can't have her get pregnant and be uncertain about who owns the child. Her body belongs to me, me alone. Even if she has two mates. Only I had her laid, and that is what matters the most.My legs found their way towards the route of her room before I paused again in my tracks. Shaking my head ha