Lahat ng Kabanata ng Scent of Betrayal: Kabanata 91 - Kabanata 100

AriaKaiden turned, and our gaze met. But this was not the time to be overwhelmed by emotions. The sand hit the ground and immediately, it seemed there was some kind of force, pulling the dead into the ground.There was a loud rumbling, and they screeched so loud as they were being swallowed up. Some evening tried to claw their way out, but they were sucked in.I let out a deep breath, it was over. I tried so hard to stop myself from running over to hug him. This wasn't something I would say to him, not even in a million years, but I…kind of missed him.“Kaiden.” I said as I rode towards him, “Are you hurt?”“No.” His lips tilted slightly, looking like a smile, “You're safe. I'm sorry I didn't come early.”“You shouldn't be, it was my fault for leaving with them.” I smiled.“Ahem! My apologies for interrupting this…lovers reunion, but we have to head back to the castle in case another army of the dead arises again.” Varaeys chuckled.“Lord Varaeys.” “Alpha Kaiden.”They said nothing,

AriaI shut my eyes tight as I hid under the blanket, my face hot from embarrassment. I bit my lips hard, praying and hoping that he hadn't seen anything else I might die of embarrassment.Dear me!The room was silent, like nobody was in it. But I knew that Kaiden was there, and he was probably…I don't know.“Aria.” His deep voice resonated, “Are you alright?”“Yes, I am.” I hoped my voice was not shaky, exposing how I truly felt.I groaned internally, wondering how to tell him to leave the room without sounding rude and making it obvious that I was half-naked.I heard silent footsteps, then the creaking sound of the opening after which it was slammed gently. The room was silent, indicating that he was gone.Slowly, I peeked out of the blanket, I was alone. I got off the bed, hurrying towards the door and shutting it. I couldn't afford to get into such situations again.As I hurried off to the bathroom, my heart skipped at the thought that he must have seen me.“No.” I shook my head,

AriaIt was a question I had no answer to. My parents died when I was little, during a rogue war. This was one of the reasons rogues were despised. During that war, much innocent blood was wasted and who was to blame? The rogues.I guessed it was one of the reasons Kaiden and I might, or would never get along well. The internal conflict was far too deep.But come to think of it, the memories I had of my parents were very faint. It's worse that I don't even remember or recall any memories with them, what they looked like, how it felt to be around now. “They must have died when I was very young.” I said, more to myself than him.Grandma only told me they died when I was younger, and that I looked exactly like my mother. My father was grandma’s son, I was definitely a Flynn.Wait, why am I even trying to convince myself of that fact? I was letting Varaeys story, which I wasn't even sure was true, get to me.“Sounds like a mantra you say you assure yourself.” He chuckled.Tilting my hea

AriaAs Varaeys had said earlier, a maid brought a tray of food over to the room. It was a mini platter, consisting of a moderate bowl of mashed potatoes, honey comb bread and butter, a plate of shredded chicken, and a piece of red velvet cake. A glass of orange juice was at the side too.It was made up of just what I would call the perfect combination. My stomach rumbled once one in anticipation as I shakily picked up the cutlery. I had never been this excited about food even though I was a lover of good food.Mixing some mashed potatoes and shredded chicken, topping it with tomato sauce and shoving the combination into my mouth. “Nmm!” I moaned, the taste was divine.There was no one watching, so I didn't need to eat ‘lady-like’. I took another morsel, savouring the taste.I was so engrossed with eating that I didn't notice that someone was in the room. The scent changed, and I slowly looked up from my food. Kaiden stood a few feet away from the door, staring intensely at me.My ja

AriaI woke up to an empty bed space beside me. The Psycho must have woken up early. Last night was really something, seeing another side of Kaiden that fits what he was described as—cold. I bet pretty soon, he’d be revealing his other infamous attributes.I crawled out of bed, walked to the window and spread the curtains. The day was already very bright, I must have slept a lot. While I cleaned my teeth, I thought of our conversation yesterday, if I could even call that one.But he was right. My leaving was breaking the deal we had after he had rescued me twice now. Plus there was the prophecy that would be fulfilled if only Piper had accepted him, but she didn't. And that's where I got into the picture—I was only a replacement.The thought of it brought a painful sensation, but at the end I might get my scent, wolf and most importantly revenge for my grandmother. Additional bonus, I wouldn't have to die too. Kaiden says my presence is to give his people hope of a better life, a bett