"Will...you kill me, sir?"
Stuttering that statement was the best thing I could come up with at the moment.
Given what I had heard about the Alpha of Shadow Walker pack, forgiveness wasn't one of his qualities.
Untamed handsome features, intense gaze which threatened to knock me off the seat... Those were only parts of his many qualities.
A devious smirk glinted in his eyes, and he leaned into the seat, making himself comfortable as though he weren't bothered by the situation.
I had listened in on a conspiracy to murder the Alpha King, now he was going to kill me.
"That depends on how this discussion goes. Answer my question. Why do you understand a confidential language? Who are you?"
A former member of the Silver Moon pack who had been training to be Luna since I turned eighteen.
The daughter of an ex-beta...
Everything I had been before was over.
I was...no one.
"I'm Aria Smith, sir. I...work here."
At the moment, I realised it was the only identity I had; my name, and the occupation of wiping tables and serving drinks.
Those hazel eyes locked on me, full sensual lips parting to reveal sharp canines and beautiful dentition.
He had the beauty of a tiger and the potent aura of a powerful wolf. A born predator.
Those lips parted again, and my heart skipped. "You are not an Omega, why do you work here?"
For an entirely different reason, my heartbeat increased, pounding so loudly he could hear it.
I knew he felt it; his eyes narrowed and halted on my chest.
I felt uncomfortable and sweaty and confused.
"I...I was exiled from my pack." It was shameful to admit it. I felt small and lowered my head.
Long beautiful fingers drummed against the couch, and dread filled my chest as I waited for him to speak.
"I see."
I looked up immediately. It wasn't what I had expected. Like many other people, he was supposed to be curious and ask uncomfortable questions like what I had done wrong.
For a second I wondered what kind of person this man was, till he whipped out his phone minutes later and spoke again, his words chilling my nerves.
"Your family left you behind because of what you claimed to see? Interesting. Are you aware that they've joined the Red Crescent pack?"
Pain hit me hard, again, my heart twisting with so much ache I clenched my jaw.
Why was he bringing this up? How had he got the information so fast?
"Look, Aria, I could easily get rid of you tonight because of what you heard, and no one would bother about you. As I just learnt, your mate is already preparing for a mating ceremony to Ella Seth and your family has been accepted into another pack. No one will declare you missing."
My fingers balled into a fist as I listened to those vicious words, tears gathering in my eyes.
I knew they had all moved on, but a tiny bit of hope had lingered in my mind that everything would return to the way it was.
Nathan was going to mark Ella and I would be left in pain to mourn the loss of a mate for years to come.
I swallowed hard, keeping in the howl that wanted to tear from my throat.
I wanted to hold onto something so I wouldn't fall.
My heart was broken.
"You heard what you shouldn't have tonight, and it would do us both good to end your life, wouldn't it?"
I shook my head, my chest filled with so much emotions I could barely speak.
Alpha Cole corked his arrogant head to the side, his hands relaxed into the seat. "If you want to live, then I'll be giving you that option. How many other languages do you speak?"
I listed them in a whisper, and something close to impression crossed his eyes before they returned to being expressionless.
"Adequate. You work for me as a translator; I take you to gatherings and you get information for me. In exchange, I'll let you into my pack, and give you an official position in my company headquarters. What do you say?"
What do I say?
It was the biggest decision I would have to make in my life. My head was spinning with all the information I had got within seconds and I didn't know what to do.
A minute ago I had thought I would be killed and now...
"Make a decision, Ms. Smith. I have a business meeting to get to this night."
I swallowed hard, his eyes following my shaky fingers which I linked together, my heartbeat pounding so hard against my ears.
"I...You mean I would be your...spy?" I managed to say, unable to process all the information he had thrown my way tonight.
His response was to lean forward, a mischievous glint in his hazel eyes. "Your smartness will be an added advantage to working for me."
That wasn't a direct answer. I bit into my cheeks. "What happens if I...don't want to work for you?"
He lifted a perfectly arched brow, "you know the saying, Ms. Smith. Keep your enemies closer. I'm afraid if you don't agree with me, then I will be disposing of you, tonight."
Shit, what had I got myself into?
This Alpha meant business; I could see it in his eyes. His Wolf's aura was potent and I couldn't do anything if he decided to kill me.
A wave of fear passed through my body, and I took a deep breath, willing my heart to stop beating so fast.
"When...when do I join your pack, sir?"
A triumphant smirk graced his tempting lips. "Is that a yes, Ms. Smith?"
I nodded; as if I had another option if I wanted to live past today.
Somehow the knowledge that everyone had moved on without me strengethed my resolve to live, although I no longer had a purpose.
Alpha Cole stood, his strong cologne and height towering over me.
"Adequate. Someone will be at your house tonight to have you sign a document, then they will bring you to the pack house."
Everything was moving so fast. "You mean I will join this night?" I wouldn't even have the time to pack my properties and...
"Yes, Ms. Smith. Is that going to be a problem?"
I swallowed hard, linking my fingers more tightly. "No sir."
The Shadow Walker pack house was state of the art! Luxurious, spacious and craftily designed, the only building I had ever seen which came close to it was the Royal Pack House. "Let me help you, Ms." One of the moving men who had come to my house in a big moving truck offered to carry the only luggage I had, a mini rolling box. "Thanks." I replied, adjusting my sweater against the night cold. Whatever they had thought I had in my tiny apartment when they came with that gigantic truck, it had been echoing in emptiness when they transported me and my bag to the Shadow Walker pack house. In my disoriented state, I had only thrown in a few clothes, underwear, books and footwear before leaving my former pack in shame and tears. It still didn't seem real that I was now a member of a new pack, but I signed a couple of documents a few hours ago and now stood in front of a magnificent building. The older lady who had introduced herself as Genevieve and offered me the contract stood
Cole's P.O.V. "I still don't get it, why didn't you kill her?" My beta's eyes were drawn together in confusion as he sat cross-legged in my office. I couldn't blame him, even I was surprised at how I had acted. Normally Ms. Smith would have been disposed of quietly after learning what she did. "What if she goes ahead to betray you? Heard she has met the Alpha King before." I adjusted the diamond watch on my wrist and a matching ring which graced my finger. "She won't." I simply replied my beta, Ace. It was that simple; I had just felt that she wouldn't rat me out upon setting my eyes on her and it had nothing to do with how much I had scared her. "Alpha, you've never taken chances or been this impulsive. You just accepted her into the pack; does that have to do with her connection to the Silver Moon?" I raised a brow, tapping my fingers on the table. Ace was my right-hand man, the beta of my pack and the Vice Chairman of the Roman Corporation. We didn't go around mentioning
Aria "I...thought you said it's a se... sex club, sir?" I was mortified, it was only a moon ball and I had been nervous for nothing! All through the car ride, I had been sweating as I sat beside Alpha Cole, and it didn't help that his scent was a hell of a distraction. All I had been able to think of were his powerful thighs crossed beside me, and big rough fingers working on the laptop. "I gave you that scenario to prepare you for the worst. Take this." He handed a ball mask over to me, which I took with shaky fingers, a shiver running through me as his palm made contact with my skin. He was magnetic and alluring in that crisp luxurious suit and sleek hair which had been pulled in a low bun. Long hair suited him in an untamed erotic way, and I pulled my eyes away when I realised I was staring. And he had caught me. My cheeks were on fire, and I sucked in a deep breath, following him up the stairs as he pulled the mask over his face. "Your task tonight is simple, listen to a
"How...long have I been out of it?" My voice was a wretched whisper; crooked and low. My throat was so dry and my body felt numb from lying down for a long time."Seven days, Ms. Smith." The nurse replied, and reached for her phone, typing something.A week of lying down after...Losing my baby...My hands rested on my stomach of their own volition, and tears started to well up in my eyes again. It was my fault for not knowing my own body properly; I had stupidly shifted many times and endangered my pup. "Don't think about anything now. Don't worry, the Alpha instructed us to put you on anaesthetics so it won't hurt." The nurse with kind eyes told me, and I nodded although the tears wouldn't stop falling. I had lost my family, my mate and now... My pup. It wasn't any fault of this innocent child who had been unlucky to be born in the womb of an ignorant, cursed wolf. Why did I have to be given that curse of prophecy which had taken everything from me?I cried harder."Ms. Smith
"Deeper...oh yeah..." Sweaty toned skin glistened as it pressed harder to my body, glued to my white skin. He raised my legs and pushed me against the wall, wrapping my thighs around him. Then he entered my willing body, filling me up as I dug my claws against his back and moaned... Wet tongue swept my earlobe into his searching hot mouth, his soft beard making me tremble with desperate need. Then he caught my ear in his mouth and whispered in that husky voice heavy with lust. "Say my name, Aria... Beg me to take you harder..." But his name was already on the verge of my tongue, and my parted lips were ever ready to chant it like a mantra. "Please, fuck me, Alpha Cole..." "Fuck yeah..." He muttered in my ears, and drove into me, so hard I saw stars when I... Fell off the bed. My eyes snapped open sharply, my heart pounding as my skin flushed in embarrassment. That was a hell of a freaking wet dream... In every way. My clothes were soaked with sweat and my panties w
You'll have fun, they said. Thirty minutes into our arrival and I had one comment to make. I hated it here! Matt had abandoned us and hooked up with a guy as soon as we arrived, and Raine gave up on trying to make me dance. I sat by the counter, sipping at a shot of tequila which had been in my hand since we got to this noisy place. Raine was a different person tonight; carefree with her long blonde hair let down and glasses replaced with contacts. She was in a mini denim skirt which showed off her long legs, and a backless blouse that attracted wolves to take turns dancing with her. And I was well... in a short flay dress that Raine had insisted on giving to me, my auburn hair let down in curls. "Hey! You're sure you don't wanna get on the floor and shake it?" Raine shouted to be heard above the loud music. "No thanks! I'm good." I finally managed to push that drink down my throat. I wiped the corner of my lips and dropped the empty glass on the counter. "Another glass f
Raine slumped into the seat beside me, both of us panting for breath. "How...do you feel?" I asked her, but she shook her head twice, grabbing a bottle of cold water from the fridge. "Don't... Wanna talk about it." Raine muttered between long gulps of downing the water down her throat. Yeah, me too, I said internally. The emergency intense training wasn't a punishment; it was torture. It was as if I was being asked for some information but I just didn't have it. And of course Holly made it hell. I woke up by 3 each morning and did two hundred laps, after which I let out my wolf and engaged in high jumps. All which were just warm-ups. Weightlifting, martial arts, boxing... By the second week I was going under electric shocks as tests for endurance. I fainted the first two days, only for the bitch to pour icy cold water on me, and tell me to continue. It was the third week now; I had successfully lost the little weight I had, but my wolf had grown stronger. Bigger. "Oh
"I'm sorry, Alpha...I just...wanted to help. I didn't want the pack to get into trouble..." Alpha Cole paced his living room, his jaw ticking in fury, his muscles bulging with each step he took. Surprisingly, it was where he had taken me, not a cold cell or the stake. "I....I'm sorry..." I hated disappointing the one person who had saved me multiple times. "If you wanted to fucking help, you should have focused on your training. What do you think would have happened tonight if you had succeeded?" My throat was dry and I struggled to keep tears off my eyes. He stopped pacing, taking a deep breath, a growl tearing from his throat. Then he took the seat beside me, his voice calmer. "I am really curious about what goes on in your head. Is this trauma from everything? Do you need to talk to the pack psychiatrist?" What? I was traumatised from Konstantine laying his hands on me, but it always came in form of suffocation at night when I was unable to breathe. And those time