~Edmund’s POV~ Liliana was looking at me, her lips slightly parted and her mind seemed deep in thought. I held on to my cup to keep from showing how shaky my hands were. Talking feelings and being exposed like this wasn't my thing, I never had to do it. I'd wink at a girl and they’d come to me but this wasn't a one-night thing and I wanted to do it right. The question was if she’d let me. ”I know that you’re more than that, it’s just,” her voice was so low and fragile and nothing at all like we had seen her be. Her eyes flickered and she rolled her head. ”You don't understand,” she sighed and closed her eyes. Her head fell and her hand let go of the fork she was holding. ”Don’t understand what?” I asked her and pinched my brows together. Liliana slowly opened her eyes, so slow that I could see every littlest emotion that swirled around in there. Her shoulder slumped and she exhaled. ”The fight isn't over,” she whispered as though it was a secret. ”What-what do you mean?” T
Aiden saw, his eyes met his mother's and like the flick of a finger, the time sped up and Asher's head flew back. He clawed out Asher’s other eye, completely blinding his wolf before jumping up and digging his teeth into his neck. Asher’s wolf fell to the ground, trying with all his might to get back up but Aiden sunk his teeth in deeper and I saw that he was making it hurt as much as possible. As his last breath was drawn, Aiden finally pulled back and rose his head. He looked behind him and took off, running to his mother's side. Everyone else kept fighting and were going ferociously at Asher’s men. Their leader was dead but they weren't stopping. I turned back and saw Liliana, her eyes were turning red as she looked out over all the men fighting. She screamed and raised her hands, and with her hands rose fire and burnt the werewolves alive. Our own men were backing away and pulling at each other to run back. Just as the others were about to run, a wall of fire rose behind them, t
~Unknown POV~My mother had just told me the news. I was standing in the dining room, and my father was sitting on a chair with his elbow leaning on the table. My mother had her hand on his shoulder and both of them were giving me nothing short of an ultimatum.”Sweetheart, the title is yours, you will lead your pack but first you must take a wife,” My mother said and I saw the pleading in her eyes. She tilted her head down slightly and looked up at me with a certain mix of sadness and guilt. But none of that would change her mind.”Gabriella is from a good family, her father spoke well of her and they do have a certain respect from other packs around the country.” My father said. That was all this was, a good business deal on their end. ”So do we, we have more respect and more alias than any other pack. I will not be taking a wife,” I seethed.”It’s not a discussion, son. The deal has been made, she will arrive in two days and the wedding will take place right away.””She’s a spoile
”Gabby, please look at me,” I was watching my three brothers outside, Edmund jumped in the new Benz that dad bought him for his first car. Nick was swinging his arm around his girlfriend and they walked off and Noah left with his friends. Me? I was being told that I had to marry a man I had never met, one who wasn't my mate, because my father and the Alpha of the red moon pack decided it was a good idea.”Sweetheart, I promise you that it is for the best, for all of us,” except me. He sighed and walked away. The door closed and I could finally let the tears fall. They slid down my cheek and I blinked a few times, helping them run faster.When had arranged marriages for the sake of power ever made the couple happy? None that I had ever heard of. My dad found his mate, and so did everyone in our family. My brothers would have the same privilege. They would be able to play around, go on dates, and wait until they found the one before they settled down. I got up and shook my head. Cryin
A knock on my door woke me after my two hours of sleep, barely.I turned around and rubbed my eyes before looking at the door being opened. My mom poked her head inside and had a wide smile on her face, showing of her pearl-white teeth.”Hi, honey, sleep well?” She asked and I rose a brow. She stepped inside and closed the door behind her. I looked at the floor by the bed and my brows hunched together when I saw my suitcases had been taken. ” They're waiting downstairs,” She said and walked over to my bed. The bed dipped down as she sat and I jerked my head away as she tried to cup my cheek. ” As I said to dad, we don't have to pretend,” I said and removed the covers. She cleared her throat and fixed her dress. ”I thought maybe you wanted some help to get ready. I could straighten your hair, or maybe help you with your makeup. Let’s make you pretty,” She said in a nauseatingly gleeful voice. My veins grew cold and I resisted the urge to tell her everything that was on my mind. I c
I was staring out the windshield the entire ride and my mom's muffled voice was gushing over how pretty I was and what happy event we had in front of us. ”Mom maybe you can speak less,” Edmund said sounding annoyed.”Oh hush up you, I'm just saying that besides everything else, this is a joyous occasion,” She was smiling from ear to ear, her bright red lipstick made her teeth look even whiter. She was wearing a baby blue dress and pearl earrings with a matching necklace.”You mean besides the fact that you’re marrying off your daughter against her will?” He asked and glared through the rearview mirror.”She’ll be happy soon enough, it’ll all turn around, you will see.” ”No it won’t and-””That’s enough, Edmund.” My mom said sternly and he shut up. She had a temper, not a sweet one. Everyone in my family did. We could all be happy-go-lucky but once things ticked them off and they’d blow their cap. I had been taught that love could be bought, mine had all my life. I was taught that an
Time slowed the closer I got. My father gave me a kiss on the cheek, my brothers were barely containing their anger as they watched me walk up to the podium.I stood in front of Alpha Aiden, my stature compared to his was tiny and his body was broad and trained as many of the males were. His piercing blue eyes stared at me with hatred brimming in the center. The elder started speaking and everything went on autopilot. I said my I do’s and so did Alpha Aiden. The rest was closed out. My body couldn't function and I didn't feel my feet or my hands that were wrapped around the bouquet.”Then I hereby present to you, Alpha Aiden and Luna Gabriella.” Everyone erupted in cheers and the floors began to shake from the impact. ”You may now kiss the bride,” He said and my eyes filled with the unshed tears I had been pushing down for so long. His eyes darkened as he leaned in. His lips hovered over mine and I drew in a sharp breath. ”Push the tears down.” He said with a cold voice that made
~Gabby's POV~Marie was staring at the door behind me where her son had just stood.It took a while for her to regain her focus and turn back to her regal self. A smile that could make anyone feel loved grew on her face once again but the anger in her eyes was visible. ”I’m very sorry about that,” she said and I saw how her jaw clenched.”No worries,””Don’t do that, don’t ever allow yourself to be okay with that behavior-” She grabbed my hands and stared deep into my eyes. ”-from anyone.” She said seriously.I nodded my head, my words were fumbling around on my tongue but they wouldn't come out. ”Do you want to head back in? I'm sure you’re family would like to see that you’re okay,” They don't care. The wedding is done, the deal has been sealed and I was on my own from here and on. But my brothers were in there.”Don’t tell anyone about what just happened, please,” I said and smiled. My parents wouldn't make a big deal of it but my brothers would start an all-out war between ou