Chapter 3

Aria's POV

The last week and a half, I have been getting this strange feeling that I am being watched. Would

Alpha David be sending someone to watch me? I wonder what he is planning. I know the Rogue

attacks were getting out of hand and that he had to ask the Blood Moon Pack’s Alpha for help. They

have been along the borders. I have run into a few of them in the last week. Their auras are very

dominating. I thought our Pack was sinister, but theirs is on an entirely different level. They even

make me want to retreat, and that's saying something because not even Alpha David can make me

submit with me being a Hybrid. The only reason I do is because I know I can't beat him. Sometimes

it makes me wonder if I had human blood how much stronger I would be than my Pack. I know

that's the only reason Hybrids are hunted down because we would be the dominant species, but

there are so few of us that we don't stand a chance against a werewolf Pack. Therefore, I will always

have to remain hidden and do as David says, because if he leaks what I am out, I will be hunted

down like the rest of the Hybrids that have stepped foot into the city. I also know if I drink blood,

they will realise straight away that I'm not just a wolf, and I really don't feel like being attacked by

my own Pack. Lost in my thoughts, I didn't realise someone had come into the diner until they

grabbed my elbow as I was walking past to clean some tables.

Placing my hand over my heart and jumping back, I looked at the customer.

“Sorry, I didn't see you. You nearly gave me a heart attack,” I said nervously. The diner was extremely

quiet today. The man just stared at me; he was quite handsome. He had shoulder-length hair that

was pulled into a ponytail at the back of his neck. He was very lean and muscular, and he had green

eyes and tanned skin. He was wearing a grey suit, so he looked like he just stepped out of an

important meeting

“That's fine Hun, I was wondering if I could get some menus.”

“Sure,” I replied, going back to the counter and retrieving one. I passed it to him and waited for him

to order. I could tell he was a werewolf by the way he carried himself, plus his scent was a dead

giveaway. I wonder what Pack he is from.

“For now, I will just get two coffees black, no sugar please,” he said politely.

I quickly ducked to the kitchen, putting the coffee on. I glanced over to him, which was a mistake as

he was staring directly at me, watching what I was doing. Marcus came over standing behind me,

“Order?” he asked.

I shook my head, turning to him.

"He hasn't ordered yet; I think he is waiting for someone,” I said, grabbing two mugs and the jug,

walking back over to the booth he is sitting at. I placed the mugs down before pouring the

steaming hot coffee in the mugs. As I was about to leave, he stopped me, grabbing my elbow again.

I looked down at him.

"What's your name?” he asked.

"A... Aria," I stuttered. He was starting to make me uncomfortable. I looked back towards the kitchen

where Marcus was watching in case this bloke turned all creep on me.

“Nice to meet you, Aria. My name is Zane,” he said, smiling at me. He had perfectly straight pearly

white teeth. Looking down at his hand that still had hold of my elbow, I could feel my face getting

hot. I quickly moved out of his reach, stepping back only to turn and walk straight into what felt like

a brick wall. But it wasn't, it was another man. He was about 6.5 feet tall, had short dark hair, and I

could feel his abs through his shirt when I walked into him. I looked up to apologise when his scent

hit me. He smelt amazing, he had an earthy aroma like rosewood and sandalwood. I leaned in and

inhaled without realising, when I heard someone clear their throat awkwardly. My eyes snapped

open, and I stepped back quickly, apologising before taking off back towards the kitchen.

Once in the kitchen, I tried to calm my racing heart by taking deep breaths. “What's wrong with

me?” I asked myself, not realising I said it out loud.

“Nothing is wrong with you. If I had to go serve those two hotties, I would be hyperventilating too.

Damn girl, they are fine,” said Marcus, coming up behind me.

Straightening out my apron, I followed him back towards the kitchen, stealing glances towards

where they sat at the back of the café. I was secretly hoping Zoe would be back from her doctor

appointment before I had to serve them.

A few minutes passed before they waved me over. I cautiously walked over making sure to stay a

few feet away so I wouldn't get distracted by his intoxicating scent.

"What can I get you?” I asked, not looking at either one of them.

"What Pack do you belong to? I can tell you're a wolf, but you smell different from any normal wolf,”

asked the new mystery person.

Instead of answering, I just repeated the same question. “What can I get you?” My tone sounded

bored.

The man smirked before reaching forward and grabbing my hand. As soon as he touched me,

sparks flew through my hand and arm, leaving a tingling sensation. I quickly pulled my hand back as

if I had just been burned. Taking a step back, I looked at him. His eyes turned pitch black, even the

sclerae. It only lasted a few seconds before going back to their normal silver-grey colour. He smiled

at me; I couldn’t bring myself to look away, completely mesmerised by his gaze.

“I'm Reid, Alpha of The Blood Moon Pack. What Pack do you belong to?" he asked, using his Alpha

voice.

My heart rate sped up fear consuming me. His Pack was the Pack helping ours, and he had an even

scarier reputation then Alpha David. He was known for being cruel and merciless to those that have

stood against him. Alpha Reid was also said to have wiped out complete Packs when they wouldn't

agree over territory disputes, but he was also an Alpha no other Alpha could go against. He had the

largest Pack with over 500 Pack members, 95 percent of them being Pack warriors. Their Pack has

been undefeated, and even if other Packs tried to stand against theirs, it would be a bloodbath. He

is also the one responsible for killing off all the Hybrids. He made me want to run away or submit,

which no Alphas have that effect on me.

"Ari, you got to go get Lily,” Marcus sang out from behind the counter, distracting me and also

saving me from submitting and answering him. I looked in his direction relieved, thanking the Moon

Goddess for my escape. I quickly ripped off my apron, chucking it at Marcus, not daring to look

behind me as I ran out the door to get Lily from school.