MARCUS POVI was too easy to convince Timothy. His grieving heart was filled with anger and he couldn't do anything to the ones he was angry at because of their high positions. While this is a sad place for him, it was an opportunity for me to get a mole in the castle, someone who'll do as I ask secretly because he has hidden agendas as well. I needed someone to report only to me and wouldn't let anyone else find out about what he knows and our plans and he was the perfect fit for that job description. Once Timothy agreed, I told him I needed him to gather some information for me. I was short on some information about what happened between Alpha Matthias and Aria, how they saved her from him, and why he was still in hiding. It was very obvious that Alpha Matthias wasn't attending those events because I was going to be there but well… as Alpha Killian. I tried asking the knucklehead, Killian what transpired when they saved her but I got nothing from him because he's mad at the way

DARIUS POVI rushed to see Killian. I found him where I would also see him, the study room. He was engulfed with some paperwork as always. I barged in without letting him know but I was sure he would have already smelled me from miles away. "What is it, Darius?" He asked with a raised brow. He saw the distressed look on my forehead and immediately became concerned. "I thought you made someone watch over Aria, how come you still don't know by now that she's missing?" I shouted at him. Killian immediately rose from his seat and stared at me in shock, soon he was engulfed in anger, "What do you mean, Darius? Missing? How?!" He questioned with gritted teeth. "You're asking me? You should ask your betraying rebellious brother! I seriously don't know what to do with that idiot!" I shouted. "What did Marcus do to Aria this time?" "I don't know what he wants to do with her but he's taken her somewhere and we need to find out immediately." Killian was by my side after that and we decid

MARCUS POVI went to the one of the unused warehouse we owned, I agreed to meet Timothy there. When I arrived, I found them there already. He placed Aria on the floor as she was still unconscious."Alright Timothy, you've done well, now all that's left is phase two of our plan. I'll handle that, you can wait outside." I addressed Timothy and he bowed before walking off. I bent down close to Aria's unconscious body and shook it. She was out cold. Just a strike from a gun left her like that. She was just too weak. Her left cheek was on the cold dirty floor, her sleeping face looked so angelic, her fair skin glistened from the light in the room. Her pink lips were calling out for me and before I knew it, I saw myself going in for a kiss. Aria suddenly groaned and turned, my senses returned and I cursed myself. "What the fuck am I doing?" I asked out loud then immediately stood up. I walked over to where the light switch was and turned it off.If I can't see her face, I won't do anyth

ARIA POVMarcus came in and took a picture of me before rushing off again. I tried to go after him, but Timothy locked the door after him. I had to stay there for about three hours alone with my thoughts. I tried speaking with Timothy, but he wouldn't respond. I remember apologizing to him countless times that day. I knew he was still there and was listening to me; he didn't respond, though. I decided it was his right to be angry and annoyed. He was grieving, after all. I knew how he left, so I should be more understanding. I sat on the floor, rested my back on the door, and stood still like that until I smelled a familiar scent coming my way. It's one of the scents I detest, and it wasn't Marcus. I quickly stood up and looked around for where I could hide. I wanted to kill Alpha Matthias, but not defenseless like this; I knew he was much stronger than me and would kill me in a heartbeat. I cannot fight a losing fight; I have a father to avenge. The space was empty; it seeme

ARIA POVIt was already dark when we left, and we arrived at the castle in the middle of the night. The weather was freezing, and I carried myself inside with the sheet covering my naked body. I headed to my room while Killian carried Timothy away. Once in my room, I was again left alone with my thoughts. I sighed and walked over to my bed. It was a long and exhausting day. If someone had told me that day would have been like that, I would have argued because of the way each day had been uneventful except for the bickers I had with Marcus. Speaking of Marcus, I wondered why he did that. Did he leave me there to die, or was it his plan to get them there or… I sighed again; I didn't know what to think about him. Ever since I met him, he's been messing with my brain, making decisions that had me question everything he does. I wanted to hate him for all that he had done to me, but I just couldn't; my stupid heart just couldn't let me do it. He was walking around with the same fac