Aria POV“Sure, that's enough time to let loose. If you're all okay with it then so am I.” Darius answered.I finished writing the letter with that confirmations and sent it to the school. I joined Killian in arranging things for the vacation.Since he'll be taking a sudden vacation, he needs to take care of important matters then clear his schedule for vacation.The preparations went smoothly and the next day came before I realized it. I woke up the kids and helped them get ready to the academy without telling them where we were really going to.Everything was ready and we got into the car and drive off.“Mommy, where are we going?” Darren asked curiously, he looked suspicious and knew we weren't going to school.“Where are you supposed to be now?” I asked him.“The academy!” Richard answered for him.“So why are asking that, Darren?” I directed at Darren again.“Because you're coming with us. And also Daddy Darius and Daddy Killian are coming as well. Why? Are we in trouble?” Darren
BONUS CHAPTERKILLIAN POVAria took a quick sip of the orange juice I gave her then brought her attention back to me.She was dressed in a black bodycon overall which hugged her curves perfectly. I had a headset blocking my ear — I gave Aria one as well but she didn't wear it since she wasn't the one shooting.I closed one eye, my right hand holding my gun firmly and the other supporting it as I aimed.I aimed for the target then fired. The shot was probably very loud, I saw Aria cover her ears from my rearview, she probably regrets now why she did wearing a headset as well.She sighed then looked over to where I was aiming. The tin can was on the ground now with a hole in its body."Wow!" She exclaimed then started clapping for me. She stood up and walked over to me. The cool breeze going through her hair, and messing it up made her look like when we were done with our rounds in bed.I smiled sweetly at her as she strolled over. The sound of the trees were helpful for calming my hear
"Alpha James, you will be executed for your treason against this pack!" Alpha King Matthias announced and what seemed like a dagger pierced through my heart. "No!!" A scream escaped my mouth, tears streaming down my eyes. I rushed toward Matthias and crumbled to the ground beside him, my chest aching with anguish."Please spare my father," I begged. "He has been very loyal to you and has never betrayed you. Please, don't kill him. He's all I have."Matthias chuckled. "Your father is a traitor to this pack and I will punish him according to the laws of this pack." "Please–" I choked, grabbing his ankle in desperation. "You can't simply believe that my father tried to overthrow you. My father is a good man who has shown nothing but kindness to this pack." "Nonsense!" His eyes glimmered with fury as I looked up at him and a tremble crashed through me. Matthias and my father were childhood friends and my father had often shown me pictures of them together. I wondered why he didn't wan
Aria's POV"Go to the wine cellar immediately and fetch some red wine," The head maid’s eyes narrowed. "Don't break anything or I'll make sure you don't get breakfast. Do you understand that?" "Yes, ma'am." I quickly exited the kitchen, my ankles aching against the weight of the chains bound around them. I made my way to the cellar discreetly, avoiding the gazes of the guests in the palace. The usually quiet palace was bustling with guests swarming like a bee hive. The Alpha King was hosting a large banquet, and every member of the royal family was invited. As I walked past some of the guests, I couldn't stop my heart from shrinking with anguish. "Today is so amazing," I overheard one of the guests saying. Yes, the day was amazing because they had gathered to celebrate the death of my father. An innocent man who was killed because of Alpha Matthias' injustice. I sighed and pushed open the cellar door, my eyes scanning the room quickly. The cellar was packed with barrels of wine, s
Aria's POV"The Alpha King would like her to be cleaned up for Alpha Carrington." The guards pushed me to the maids. "She's a tough one so hold her with care." I shot the guards a dark look as they walked away. I was not a dog; I was perfectly capable of bathing and cleaning myself. I most certainly didn't need the help of these "women." Three sets of eyes slid toward me, curiosity and envy radiated from them as they fully noticed me. The first maid with blonde hair glared at me with anger, the second seemed indifferent but it was the pity in the eyes of the third that truly enraged me. I didn't need or want anyone's pity. "Let's go," the leader amongst the maids grabbed my hand roughly. "We don't have all day." They led me to Carrington's room and threw me into the bathtub. The women fluttered around me, scrubbing my body roughly as they talked quietly. They didn't say a word to me nor did I speak to them as well. They exchanged gossip, talked of the men they liked, and spoke of
"How long before we get to the palace?" Alpha Killian ran his fingers through his hair as he impatiently waited for his driver's response. "Five minutes, Alpha." The driver responded, steering them closer to the palace. "It should better be five." As Killian's convoy approached Matthias' palace, he felt bored and exhausted. He didn't want to attend the banquet but after years of declining Matthias' yearly invitation, he finally accepted to attend one. According to Matthias, it was important he attended the meeting as an allegiance against vampires would be discussed. And in his absence, no substantial decision could be made. He didn't think he would be interested in anything. He didn't think the banquet was worth his time. Not until he saw her. Not until he saw his mate.She was running like a fierce wolf, her hair carried back by the wind. Dressed in nothing but a maid's robe, and several guards chasing her, he could immediately tell she was fleeing from the palace. When they l
Aria's POVMy eyes fluttered, then opened as I sat up with a sharp intake of breath. I was still fully dressed but I was on an enormous bed, in a strange bedroom. I glanced around the dark floored, masculine room which was flooded with golden light from the window. They were amazing abstract paintings on the wall, two lattice windows, and the floor was covered with a luxurious thick carpet. I couldn't stop the questions racing in my mind. Where was I and who brought me here? Could it have been Killian himself? The thought of being carried in those strong arms, against his powerful chest as I slept made me tremble. I glanced across the room again and my eyes fell on him, sleeping calmly on a sofa. With a gulp, I jumped off from the bed like as if it had burned me. I snuck a glance at Killian as I paced slowly toward him.His good looks still hit me like a fierce blow as I watched him. He was even more handsome as he slept, much more handsome than I remembered. He had no shirt on a
ARIA.I brought my hands to my lips, screaming as I stared at him. What was going on? My brain couldn't grasp what was happening here. Was I trapped in some sort of nightmare, was this even real? I asked myself, the adrenaline coursing through my body as the fear descended on me, causing goosebumps to fill my skin.I was paralysed with fear, the kind of fear that would make the hair in your body stand up and tingle.I was about to get up, still groggy from what had just transpired between the fake Killian and I when he got up from the floor and grabbed me instantly.His clammy, cold hands descended on me, holding me in place as he pinned me to the ground. I tried to wriggle out of his grip but his hands were as inexorable as steel manacles."Let me go!" I yelled, kicking and flailing and yelling. "You sick fuck!" But my protests seemed to make him even happier. I continued to scream, and I was surprised because Alpha Killian stood there, watching the whole thing transpire. He didn't he