Aubrey's POV After a long pause, Mr. Knight finally spoke. " Why do you want to break the bond?" I shrugged. " It could help me get free from all the threats surrounding me, you know," I replied in my best nonchalant attitude. Never would I admit that I felt inadequate. An ashen look covered his face, but it vanished straightaway, " That is not the reason. I can't allow you to break the mate bond." He replied. " What do you mean by that?" I retorted. " Did I get into a cult unknowingly?" I asked him in anger. " Breaking the bond has adverse effects on both parties." He replied slowly. " I don't care. I want to live a normal life, I'm sure you don't want this. Having your life tied to a teenager." I replied. He stared at me as if I had gone crazy. " Is this really about the threats?" He asked, searching my eyes, and I averted my gaze. He didn't clear my doubts about wanting me and that hurt deeply. How could I have been stupid? " Being with you has done me more harm. We should

Aubrey's POV After tossing and turning in bed with no promise of sleep, my mind kept wandering to Mr. Knight. He didn't call me throughout the day which said so much about the man who was said to not be able to live without me. My hands itched to grab my phone and call him. It wouldn't hurt to hear his voice right? This wasn't normal, right? It was unhealthy to miss someone this much. It was the mate bond at work. I opened my music playlist and listened to songs instead. It could help take my attention off Mr. Knight. After a few minutes, I sighed and gave up. It was fruitless. His picture kept coming into my mind, and I rose from bed. I dialed his number, and he picked up instantly. " Hello, Aubrey." His warm voice sent shivers down my spine. Is this even real? I asked myself, " Aubrey?" He repeated, and I shook my head to focus on the present. " Yeah, Good evening," I replied. " Are you okay? Do you want me to come over?" He asked with a hint of worry in his tone. He must hav

Aubrey's POV The car stopped in front of a huge building and I was wowed by its sheer magnificence. The array of flowers around the house and the waterfall at the center of the driveway was a masterpiece. I couldn't wait to see how the interior looked. It was ten minutes to midnight. I hope that I was in time for it. Whatever it was. Meg had told me that they would be going for a run tonight. A few men were already standing outside the house when the car stopped, they were probably guards. The front door opened and Meg came rushing out. She had better be careful so that she didn't trip. I thought. Wasn't it weird that no one stopped the car at the gate? " Welcome, I've been waiting for you," Meg said and pulled me into a tight embrace. I moved back a little because of her protruding belly. " Yeah, I hope I made it to the party," I said, feeling a bit self-conscious by the wolf gazes. " Do they know that I'm hu

Aubrey's POV " Who would have thought that you would be this happy?" A voice spoke and I bunched my forehead and tried to make out the owner of the voice, but sleep had a strong grip on me."Get out, Josh." Declan replied in a neutral tone. " I'm sorry to cut short your moment of bliss but you need to attend to these Alphas. They're insisting to see you." Josh replied with seriousness. I felt the covers tilt a little before Declan rose, " I'll be with them shortly. Give me an hour." He replied. "That's more than enough time." Josh replied and chuckled when an object hit the floor with a loud thud. I guess it was a pillow. " I'm sorry, bro. It's good to see you happy." He said wistfully before leaving. " I know you are awake." Mr. Knight said after planting a kiss on my forehead, but I shut my eyes tighter. " These covers need to go off." He said and attempted to pull them off. " I was asleep." I replied and held onto them. He could yank them off if he wanted but he didn't. Inste

Aubrey's POV " Gring!" My alarm clock rang rudely the next morning and I groaned into the pillow. Don't you have an iota of respect for me? I muttered to the clock. It wasn't even that early, or so I thought. Just five more minutes I told myself and shut my eyes about to fall into sleep again when it rang yet again louder. What the hell? This stuff must be after my life. I concluded and rose to begin the day. The first thing I noticed was the cold on the other side of the bed. It was neatly laid indicating that he didn't sleep here last night and that got me thinking. If he didn't sleep here, where did he sleep?I exhaled and slipped my feet into my footwear. It's too early to start worrying my pretty head over stuff. I took a look at the culprit, it was just seven a.m. "I guess it's not too early." I said and went into the bathroom. I used his moisturizer again, well in my defense we were in winter and my skin needed all the moisture it could get. The house was silent when I walke