Chapter 40
Chapter 40
Aria’s POV
1 waited anxiously in the hall.
What would his parents say to him? Honestly, it wasn’t hard to guess. They’d probably say is through for me. I’d heard that kind of thing enough times to know.
I was brash, not worth the trouble he was going
But what really mattered was–what does Grayson think?
“Don’t worry,” Nora whispered to me, “Alpha Grayson won’t let anyone hurt you.”
I forced a smile. “Thanks”
“Today he was supposed to be in another pack for some really important business, but he turned his plane around just for you. I’ve never seen him care about a girl like this.”
Mrs. Jones had told me the same thing.
Normally I’d feel flattered. But today I didn’t know what had gotten into my head and I just blurted out
“Then what about isla?”
Nora froze. For a second, panic flickered across her face. “Wait a second–where did you hear that name?”
The way she reacted made my stomach twist. “She was his ex wife, right? Why does no one know he was married before? What happened
between them?”
She swallowed hard, lowering her voice. “if I were you, I wouldn’t bring up that name again…Especially not in front of Alpha Grayson.”
It felt like something heavy was pressing on my chest.
I was about to ask more when Grayson and Delilah came back.
Jace immediately jumped off the couch and rushed over. “Babe, what’d they say? Can we finally kick her out of the pack tonight?”
“We’ll get another chance,” Delilah replied quickly.
“What? You’re just letting her walk away?” Jace snapped, gripping her hand tight, “I thought we agreed on this–no more being pushovers.”
know, I know. I promise I’ll help you get everything back,” she whispered, stroking his cheek.
Grayson didn’t even look at the lovebirds. He walked straight to me with long strides. And before I could react, he scor
and stormed out.
His Rolls Royce was already waiting outside. The driver came forward to open the door, but Grayson didn’t stop.
“Wait–where are you going?” I gasped.
He ignored me. Just kept walking faster.
We passed through the massive lawn outside the castle, through the iron gates, and into a pitch–black forest.
And then, in the blink of an eye, he shifted.
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I screamed as I was tossed into the air, but the next moment I landed on his huge, furry hack.
The wolf charged straight into the woods, sprinting at full speed.
This woll–this was the exact same one I saw in my dreams. Massive, with thick, jet–black fur and powerful limbs.
When he ran, it felt like the entire forest trembled underneath his paws.
*Alpha Grayson! What the hell are you doing?” I yelled into the rushing wind.
He didn’t answer. He just ran even faster.
I could feel it–he needed to let something out. But being carried like this was awful. I had to grip his fur tightly just to avoid flying off, and the wind blasting in my face made it nearly impossible to breathe.
10 minutes in, I couldn’t take it anymore.
son, stop! -I think I’m gonna throw up!”
“Alpha Grayson,
He kept running. Then suddenly, he leapt across a ravine with a huge burst of speed. I screamed at the top of my lungs.
“Stop! Please! I can’t-
He slammed to a ston
I was thrown off his back. I thought I’d definitely end up with a couple of broken bones, but instead I landed on a soft patch of moss.
My stomach churned. I scrambled to a tree and threw up.
He shifted back and then came to crouch down beside me. He wiped the sweat from my forehead.
“G–God…what the hell is wrong with you today?” I groaned.
He looked down at my pale face. “You can’t even handle a little speed.”
“Sorry I wasn’t born with Alpha blood or trained as a warrior,” I gasped, stl feeling sick.
He didn’t say anything, Just kept stroking my face, a strange unreadable look in his eyes
-So… what did your parents say to you?” I asked carefully.
“You don’t need to know,” he replied, his voice cold,
Well that’s hurtful “Why not? I was literally kidnapped by your sister today. The whole company now thinks I’m a joke world thinks I’m some desperate, shameless whore. And I can’t even ask what they said to you?”
He stood up, towering over me
The moonlight outlined his body, making him look almost god–like.
“You just need to follow my orders. I’ll keep you safe,” he said in a deep voice.
I blinked
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“Wait–what do you mean by “follow your orders‘?”
“Starting tomorrow, you’ll be transferred to a different branch office. Away from Jace
..What the actual fuck.
I blurt out in shock. “What the–poll”
His expression turned icy. “No?”
“Of course not! What were you thinking?” I shouted, jumping to my feet. “Jace set me up! Delilah smeared me I didn’t do anything wrong. And now I’m the one who has to run away from them? That just make everyone think their lies are true!”
“I’ll make sure no one dares speak about you again,” he said coldly. “But I can’t let this madness go on. Separating you from Jace is the best
solution.
“Best for you. But what about me? Did you ever consider what I want? My voice was shaking. “Even Dellah’s willing to fight for Jace. But you
He suddenly grabbed my shoulders and shoved me against a tree.
“At least your ex is married to my sister. Who the hell are you?” he sneered.
Who am 17
Well that’s a damn good question.
Everyone around him kept telling me I was special
But this–this wasn’t how you treat someone special.
“…So I’m just an object to you, aren’t I?” My voice trembled.
His grip on my shoulder tightened. He looked furious.
“I’m glad we’re finally on the same page.” He replied ruthlessly.
I couldn’t believe it
I couldn’t believe I let him hurt me again.
All he did was pushing me away. Kept proving over and over how wrong we were for each other.
And yet, I always fell for those brief, tender moments.
How fucking stupid.
“You’re lying” I choked as tears streamed down my cheeks. “You turned your plane around for me. You stormed your parents‘ house for me. You saved my life-
He cut me off, annoyed. “Those things were nothing to me.”
“No! You gave me that necklace because you said it suited me. I know you put thought into it. Why can’t you just admit
“Admit what? The
you’re the love of my life and I can’t breathe without you?” he snapped. “Don’t be ridiculous. This whole thing is a deal You give me what I need, I pay you with money. That’s it.”
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“Then I want to end the contract,” i blurted,
His pupils shrank.
Rage flickered across his face. For a moment, even I was scared.
Then he let out a deafening wolf howl that sent the entire woods of birds flying into the sky.
“You don’t get to say that he roared,
My lips trembled. Tears blurred my vision. He cursed under his breath.
“I’ve spoiled you too much. Starting now, stop having those stupid fantasies.”
Then he shoved me aside and turned to leave. A few steps in, he shifted into a wolf and vanished into the darkness.
I collapsed to the ground, sobbing with my face in my hands.
I couldn’t believe he just left me here. In the middle of nowhere. I didn’t even know how to get back.
Eventually when I’d cried myself dry, I stood up and prepared to find my way home. One way or another, I had to face it.
But then I heard the low hum of a helicopter circling overhead. A voice echoed from a loudspeaker, calling my name.
I stepped into an open area and waved toward the sky. The helicopter descended with Nora in it.
She told me she was under orders to bring me back.
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