I watched regretfully as tears formed in her beautiful violet eyes.

Grayson, my wolf was yelling at me but I couldn't hear a word he said, all I could see and hear then were her tears of agony.

It had been in a moment of anger that I had spoken those words; I never wished to hurt her....Hell, I had even decided to acknowledge her as my mate and Luna in front of the entire pack.

But dumb as I was I ruined it all.

She pushed me away and ran from me towards an empty classroom. I heard her gentle yet heart wrenching sobs and it broke me to see her so broken.

I knew it wasn't her fault that Arie was kidnapped, nor her fault that her Dad died, yet she was made the scapegoat.

I could never hate her, even though I knew she hated me.

Everything changed after the attack. The balance between was lost after Arie was gone. My training as the future Alpha became more rigorous and intense. When you watch people die in front of you—it changes you. It breaks you. After that day, our lives had taken a turn. But instead of helping her on I was forced into the sidelines while more misery was added to her life.

I had never done it intentionally though. At first she seemed the only person who listened while I rambled on about Arie's loss.

But what had I given her in return?

Silence.

Kiara, had been my childhood crush, the first person I had fallen in love with.

I hated it when I saw Ashton with her; I hated it when Kiara called Ashton her best friend and never cared a slight about me. Arie on the other hand had always been my best friend. My pillar of support. She knew then about my feelings for her sister but was sensible enough to keep it a secret.

Even when my Dad blamed Kiara for his Beta's death, I never believed him. It was obvious he was trying to subdue him because her growing powers intimidated him. He was so used to have the women in his life quietly agreeing to his every will and whim, he couldn't live with the truth that one day she'll gain powers and become more powerful that him. So he strategically lowered her position before that day came. So even when that eventually happens, she'll be an Omega with no training, no skill.

Devious.

I couldn't defy him. Not yet, at least. Especially not when he uses his Alpha aura to command me. So I did what I to protect her the best way I could. I began to ignore her because that was the only way I managed to get Dad to stop mistreating her. I had a choice—either stay by her side, and have us both subjected to the same treatment. Or, I could avoid her and save her from the ire of my father.

I was naive enough to think I could stop an Alpha in power.

Soon the entire pack followed his footsteps. People either bullied her or left her alone. I never had the courage to hurt her physically since her eyes seemed to strip me off my facade every time our gazes met, but our severed friendship had caused her irreparable emotional pain.

Even now I dreaded the consequences of him finding out about our mate bond before I became the Alpha.

Grayson's ranting brought me out of my reverie. "Go and apologize to our mate, dick! You actually deserved that slap!" He hollered at me.

I wordlessly made my way to the classroom and noticed it was locked from inside.

I once again heard her crying and it hurt me so much. All I wanted then was to say how sorry I was and hug her and see her smile.

I mentally reviewed the apology in my head before I knocked at the door. I would set everything right... all I needed was a single chance. I saw the door open and her tearful eyes look at me.

Everything I wanted to say then seemed forgotten. However my wolf seemed more eager than me and prodded me on.

"I ..." I began having no idea how to go on.

However, she turned and ran the second I opened my mouth. It was as if my words would scorch her to death.

"Your rejection just did." Grayson reminded me quietly.

As if I needed the reminder. I looked at her running figure and attempted to go after her when a hand pulled me back.

I turned around to notice a scantily dressed Nicole smiling at me. "Hey babe, how about a quickie in the empty classroom?" she asked me trying to sound seductive, but failing miserably.

Grayson protested in disgust. He hated this girl from the beginning. If it were not for my father, I wouldn't have even considered going out with her.

However, I had more pressing matters than that.

"No Nicole. I have work to do."

"Work with that Kiara cow?"

I froze. Fuck. How much had she witnessed?

Meanwhile Grayson was growling at the way she insulted our mate. "That's none of your business!" I said.

Nicole's face flushed with anger, all pretend smiles gone. "Of course it is!" she snapped. "You are mine. I rejected my own mate because I love you."

"You rejected your own mate because you love the position of Luna, not because you love me."

"That's not true. I love you, Aden, I really do-"

"Nicole just leave." I said, trying to control my temper. "Don't feed me with any more of your bullshit. I have made that clear a long time ago."

Anyone other than Kiara as my mate sounded revolting.

But, Nicole seemed to have other plans. She didn't seem to understand the concept of fuck off. "You are my mate Aden and no one will change that." She said clutching my shirt.

I could hear my blood vessels popping when she said that.

"Nicole you could never be worthy of being my mate. Now get the hell out of here." I snarled, pushing her off of me. "We were never even in a real relationship. You fucking knew that, but you still went ahead and spread rumours about us!

I reminded you time and again that we would never amount to anything more. Whatever stupid facade my Dad and you had decided to keep up—I had stated I'd be out the moment I found my true soulmate. Did you honestly delude yourself into thinking I'd give up my mate for your twisted political schemes?"

"You bastard, I rejected my mate for you!" She burst out.

"For the last time, I didn't fucking ask you to!"

She seemed a bit shocked at my outburst, but didn't look remotely abashed even so. "I won't ever let that happen." she vowed as she turned and marched off with a huff. "If you choose her over me, I'll do my best to make her life fucking miserable. Mark my words."

I paled at her threat. If I had an Achilles heel, that was Kiara. Anyone who hurt her, would have to meet my fist first. The ironic part, I was the one who had hurt her right now. I was so fucking messed up.

"Over my dead body, you will."

She had the gall to roll her eyes. "I don't make empty threats, baby. I mean every word I say."

I should have known - Nicole had always been the one to cause trouble. First Dad and now her. I had to keep Kiara safe. Keep this matter under wraps until I came to power.

I followed my mate's scent back to the pack house. It lead me on to our Beta Female's room. I sneaked a peek into the room and was surprised to find Kiara sound asleep hugging her mother. I stood there just gazing her sleeping form until her mother motioned to me to enter.

I entered hesitantly waiting to receive some sort of rebuke or scolding. However , her mother just smiled at me. I blinked, a bit taken aback at her lack of reaction.

"She is asleep. Would you mind taking her back to her room?" She asked me softly.

I stared at her in surprise. She held no grudge against me?

As if reading my mind she smiled again. "I hold no grudge against those who repent."

Grayson and I both seemed tongue tied at her answer. I nodded weakly as I lifted Kiara up in my arms.

She looked so serene and beautiful asleep. I sighed. Her mere presence so close to me made me go wild in excitement. She was the cooling breeze in my life. I needed her. And now one stupid mistake cost me my love.

I gently carried her back to her room and laid her on the worn out mattress.

It was difficult to take my gaze off her.

She frowned in her sleep which caused me to worry whether she felt my presence. I left the room closing the door behind me.

Another pang of guilt rushed through me when I looked back at the tiny room.

This was were the future Luna had spent the past three years. How much more miserable could I make her?

The rest of the day seemed pretty uneventful. I did my best to keep away from her, ignoring my wolf's protests. I would apologize to her after tonight's ceremony and then crown her the Luna a few days later.

Stella, my sister had called me to over to her room when Nicole's high pitched yelling reached my ears. I realized it came from the kitchen - where Kiara worked and panicked. I should have known, Nicole would do her best to hurt her especially after our fight today.

I dashed into the kitchen only to look straight into two breathtakingly beautiful violet eyes.

She looked away as soon as she saw me which caused Grayson to whimper softly.

I focused on the bitch next to her. "Nicole? What on earth are you doing here?" I asked her irritated and angry. Suddenly, I noted an Omega standing near them.

Shit. Any change of behavior towards Kiara would cause suspicion among the pack. I would publicly announce Kiara as my mate only after I asked her forgiveness.

This is first time I thought about writing the story from Aden's point of view.... and here it is. Do tell me what you think of it.

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