Chapter 10: Chapter Ten

The girl who pointed finger at me was none other than Claire. I turned toward her and saw her smirking. As soon as I saw her expression, I understood that all the rumors were circulated by her. But couldn't focus on that. I saw many girl's sharp eyes gazing at me with eyes filled with disdain.

Someone held a handful of noodles at hand, and threw at me. The attack was so sudden that I fell on the ground because of the attack as the food stuck to my hair. After that, many people started throwing stuff at me, hitting my face and body, covering my clothes with colorful food stuff.

I couldn't help but sob. I wasn't a prostitute! Why did they have to believe in such a stupid rumor But the more I stayed, the more people threw stuff at me. I even felt my cheeks bleeding because of the impact. No, I had to get out of here. If I stayed more, I didn't know what these bunch of girls would do to me.

When I thought like that, I stood up and staggered a bit before dashing toward the exit. By this time, the group of guards had entered the place and blocked the attack. But I couldn't hear them anymore. I constantly wiped my tears. I didn't even see where I was going, but all I was thinking was that I had to go back home. It was better to stay and howled up inside to cook food and wait patiently for Aiden. I didn't want to take a step out of the house!

But before I could run faster, someone caught my hands suddenly making me almost fall on the floor. Someone's hands gently helped me up and pulled me into a familiar warm embrace. Before I could panic, I heard a familiar voice that was filled with anxiety.

Bella, what the hell Aiden said as if he couldn't believe his eyes. Then the tone of his voice suddenly turned cold. Who did this to you

I relaxed my shoulders and cried, without saying a word and hid my face in his arms. My fingers tightly clutching his shirt as if my life depended on him.

When he saw my frightened and trembling form, he just caressed my back and gently kissed my head. After a long time, I finally calmed down, but I didn't want to let go of him. I feared that if I would leave his side, people would hit me again!

I couldn't open my mouth, but a guard came running beside us and whispered a few words in Aiden's ears. I could feel the changes in Aiden's aura after hearing those words. Dark aura almost leaked out of his body. Even if I couldn't see the expression on his face, I could feel his arms tightening around me as if he didn't want to let go.

At this time, almost all the ladies from the cafeteria came rushing out and stopped their steps. Eyes widening in disbelief, and I could feel many people darting their gazes toward me as if blaming me for complaining to Aiden.

Almost everyone had their mouths shut, but one girl was brave enough to part her lips and yell, Shameless prostitute! Just a small trouble, and she would go running toward our Alpha and complain. God knows what spell she used to control him!

A few people around including a few men gasped. Some of them tried to shut her up, while others only sided with that woman.

You dare to say something like that about my wife! Aiden's cold voice echoed across the residents, making them silent in an instant. They couldn't say a word. All the girls who were murmuring about me also silenced. It felt as if only me and Aiden were the only people around, but I didn't dare to raise my head up and look around. I could still feel many gazes filled with disdain being directed at me. I shrunk back in his arms, letting out a shaky breath.

Who started this rumor He paused for a moment but no one said a thing. I'll give you one more chance. Come out whoever it is, and I won't kill you.

Suddenly, a small voice spoke. I heard this a week ago from Claire.

Claire Aiden spat out the word and his expression darkened. I knew his blood was boiling in anger hearing that, but I stayed still. Then I felt him backing away. He removed the food from my face and hair, wiping off the blood from my cheeks. I saw his eyes squinting when he saw the traces of blood on my cheeks. Claire, come out. This is your last chance.

I could see Aiden taking a few deep breaths to suppress his anger. Veins popped on his neck and forehead as he swept a cold glance across the field. That was when I noticed that we were around so many people. Then he removed his hand from my cheeks and walked toward the group where ladies were standing. He sharply glanced at them, and many of them trembled under his intense gaze, moving away bit by bit. Slowly, the pushed forward extremely terrified and pale Claire. Her lower lips quivered when she saw Aiden.

Ai-Aiden, listen to me. I-I didn't do it. They're lying.

But Aiden didn't say anything. He seemed to be possessed by something. His fist tightened on its own as knuckles appeared on the back of his hand. Instantly, he raised his hand and punched Claire's cheeks harshly. The girl was so shocked that she didn't even have a chance at blocking the attack and fell back, covering her broken jaw. Blood oozed out of her mouth as she coughed violently. But Aiden didn't seem to wake up. A hint of darkness flashed across his eyes as he raised his fist again, and he hit her other jaw. People around us gasped, but no one dared to stop him. Claire's condition was getting worse and worse every time Aiden punched her. Suddenly, it seemed as if the girl was at her last breath when I realized he was really going to kill her!

I didn't know where I got this confidence, but I rushed at him, and hugged his arms that were about to punch the lady on the ground. I didn't care about the world watching us right now. I only noticed that Aiden seemed to be too angry to realize what he was doing. It was as if he had anger issues! I walked before him, and pressed my lips against his. To be honest, I didn't think my kissing technique was the best. I was only an amateur, but after a week of practicing, I felt like I was becoming good at this!

I moved my lips against his in sync as I felt him returning to himself. His arms encircled my waist and tightened around me, pulling me closer. He kissed me back with a greater force this time.

After a while, when we separated, my lips were swollen as a thread of saliva hung between our lips as he used his lips to lick it all away and backed up.

That was when I noticed everyone gazing at me in wonder. Wait, did I just kiss Aiden in front of his entire pack! My eyes widened in disbelief. Where the heck did I get such confidence! I quickly hid myself beneath my hair, but murmurs still started around me, making me aware of what a wonderful thing I had done by stopping Aiden.

Aiden's anger is extremely well known. Everyone would be killed who would stop him, and yet, this girl did something unthinkable. A girl said in admiration.

She's very brave. It seems our Alpha really loves her.

I blushed after hearing that.

Take her to the hospital. Aiden said to the guards and grabbed my arms, dragging me away from the crowd.

I didn't know how I came back to my place and spent the day with Aiden. He didn't leave my side even for a bit, and even did work from home. He ordered food from the restaurants in the pack, and continued to nurse me back to health.

The next morning, I woke up in a daze remembering everything that happened a day ago. A trace of warmth spread in my heart, embracing my entire being.

Does Aiden really love me Otherwise how can you explain the fact that I was able to calm him down so easily

I opened my eyes to see Aiden standing before the mirror as usual. But I didn't wake up. I kept staring at him with a hint of affection in my eyes. I didn't know if he noticed my expression or not, but he suddenly had a teasing smile on his face as he said without looking back, Keep staring, and I'll believe that you have fallen for me. And you know what I had decided to do once that happens.