Chapter 35

**ARIELLE‘S POV**

I was deeply satisfied with the reply she gave when I asked if she wanted her parents dead. Honestly I wanted to kill them but she was able to carefully explain their degree of suffering and the way they would suffer still. I purred in satisfaction. Pathetic humans like that were the reasons why the human community faced so much pressure, not like it was easy in the world of the wolves. It was more intense to be precise.

I glanced at Luciana and a smile formed on my lips,without my permission. The little Cub was growing on me. I had been genuinely concerned when I discovered that she was involved in an accident,only for her to be kidnapped.

Damon suddenly claiming her as his mate was also a shock to me but I did my best to hide it,and act like I wasn't bothered. I didn't believe that they were mates because Luciana didn't have a wolf…it wasn't imposing but it was extremely rare.

“Those people are involved in some creepy shit…they wanna revive demons or devils..something within that context…I heard the motherfuckers.” Luciana informed.

“Devils?” Duncan asked,narrowing his brows. He looked at Sheba and she nodded gently.

They both knew something.

“Thank you,Luci. Is it okay if I call you that?”

She shrugged her shoulders. “I don't really care,so long as you're calling me.”

She stared at me for a while while I tried to smile.

“I'll be going now.” She informed. “Can big sis Luciana come with me?”

Duncan gave a gentle nod and Luci proceeded to drag Luciana out of the room.

The girl was extremely smart,she knew how to read the room accurately. I clenched my fists as I remembered everything that was done to her. The girl was strong. A situation like hers was hard to endure.

“What does she mean by devils,Sheba?” Duncan asked, his gaze on her.

“She means what she says,.the witches are trying to revive the devils..the princes of hell,the seven sins.”

“Wait a minute, those things were real? I was of the impression that it was only a legend,a myth.” I spoke.

“Yes,they are real.”

“Every legend stems from the truth. There is no fire without a spark. The truth will be altered, misinterpreted and given out but the truth will still remain after all this. The truth cannot be hidden, and if hidden,it will come to life..” Caspian said,finally speaking.

I turned to him. I noticed something about him. Everything he did,his actions and the words he spoke carried a deep feeling of experience, like he had been existing for a very long time, even though he looked the same age as Duncan.

The eyes were the mirror that let you take a peep into the soul,and his eyes spoke depths about him. He had suffered a lot, regret was evident in his eyes. His back showed immense pain,longing. And the way he spoke carefully would let you know he was very wise.

I could only find out these things because I had spent a lot of time reading people. It was one of the qualities I possessed that made me survive for a long time.

“Why did they then take my mate?” Damon asked,curious and furious.

I noticed Sheba stare right at Duncan. They were saying something.

“It could have been a mistake,or she was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Luciana does not possess anything that would make her stand out.” Lincoln explained.

“Don't you dare say that about my mate!” Damon defended, scowling.

Eddard rolled his eyes. “Has she accepted you?” He asked, visibly annoyed.

My phone rang,I took it out to check who it was but it was just a message. I opened the message box so I could read it.

“Baby…how are you doing? Hope you're enjoying your life with your dear alpha Duncan. Love..,Adrian.”

I gasped and I felt my head go faint. My head started throbbing.My face paled and my throat became dry,searching for moisture. My hands became sweaty and my body felt chills. I was hot and cold at the same time. I did my best to calm down but it was all futile.

“Are you okay?” Eddard asked. “You look pale.”

“I..I..I'm..” my words were incoherent, I wasn't able to form proper words.

Another message.

“What's wrong? Can't reply? Or,will your dear alpha will flip?”

I could feel his taunt. He was probably smirking right now. Fucker.

Duncan turned to me and I gulped. “I need to use the restroom.”

“Are you okay?” Duncan asked,looking a little worried.

I calculated my words,if I said I was okay, he would immediately know something was wrong,based on my behavior.

“I'm feeling a little tired, also slightly dizzy. Looking after you all night made me stressed out. Plus, I lost my beauty sleep because of you." I punched his arm lightly.

He stared for a few seconds and then shook his head,courting a smile. “Get your beauty sleep or whatnot. You look awful.”

I courted an exaggerated look of pain as I gingerly opened the door. I could feel Caspian's eyes on me. He didn't believe me but I couldn't care.

I brought out my phone and instantly typed to a certain number.
“Where are you? Why are you talking to me?”

I received an instant reply.

“Why! I am right outside your alpha's mansion. It looks quite beautiful. Why am I talking to you,you ask? We have a special relationship, don't you think? A one of a kind relationship.”

I hurried down the stairs,my heart race increasing with every step I took. U hadn't even gotten halfway through the stairs when I felt heavy. I found it hard to move as memories came flooding in. I remembered his face,and how he easily smiled,our relationship was indeed special since I killed the person special to him.

I finally got to the doors,and with much effort, trembling hands and a shaky breath,I opened them.

There he was,my first love.

“Hello,cutie.”