Chapter 45 Chapter 45
Chapter 45
\- Aria -
For the rest of the visit, Natasha remained awfully quiet
She was almost at the verge of getting into very big trouble, the trouble she had initially created for me
Lord Greham and his wife consistently apologised to me, but I smiled and told them it was fine
Natasha was lucky Jason spoke for her despite the box being found in her room
He did not do the same for me though, when I was accused. It got me wondering. If the box had been found in my room, would he do the same for me?
Perhaps I am not as important as Natasha. He's known her like forever and has only been with me for a few weeks
It was obvious who he was going to choose
I already went ahead of Natasha's game
I had a feeling she might try to do something funny. She always did. And this time I decided I was not going to sit back and let her ruin my reputation
I was right. I monitored her movements closely and saw her talking to that maid a little too much
It seemed they were plotting something. My instincts were right
I excused myself and returned to the visitors' suites when everyone had left and I was right in time to catch the maid sneaking into my room with the box
"What do you think you are doing?" I asked, startling her.
She jumped in fright immediately that the box almost fell out of her hands
"I.. I was just, it's.. I did not.. " she stuttered.
I walked closer and observed the box
"Are you trying to sneak that into my room to frame me?" I asked and she went on her knees
"Luna, that is not what I mean to do," she said.
"But you are sneaking it in. I just caught you," I stated. "I have been watching you for a while now, and I could tell you were up to something. I was right. Here you are."
"I am so sorry," she resolved to beg.
"Sorry? Do you know what you would have caused me with this?"
"Please, don't tell the Lord. I will return it and..."
"Oh no, you are not going to return it. I have the perfect plan to handle this. I know who sent you. And if you want to be saved, do as I say."
We'd stick to the plan, I told her. But just this time, she'd hide the box in Natasha's room instead and act like she had done everything she was supposed to, following Natasha's script
I made sure of it. Natasha thought she could ruin things for me here.
We returned to our pack shortly after and I approached her
"You don't think you owe me an apology or at least, a thank you for saving your head?" I asked her with a small smile. She glared at me
"Aria move out of my way," she said instead and I chuckled with disbelief
"You've got to be kidding me. I know you had planned to frame me for stealing that expensive box but you failed," I told her
"You can think whatever you like," she retorted. "I don't have the time to talk about this with you. Stay in your lane."
She was made to leave and I called her back
"Natasha? Next time you try to plot against me I will not be so lenient to let you get away with it easily like this time," I said sternly.
She turned round to look at me with some disbelief on her face
"What?" She muttered. "Are you talking to me?"
I moved closer and stood inches away from her face
"I need you to know, the box in your room was my doing. You did not expect that, did you? I have had enough of your shady acts. So think twice next time before you try to do anything against me because you are not getting away with shit next time. I promise you. I will not be here forever. You can have the Alpha when I am done with him, for now, stay off my lane."
I walked away briskly, leaving her standing here while she processed my words. I hope she gets that into her brain
Jason does not even love me and neither do I love him
I just need to get my things back in place and I will be out of their faces
Yet while I am here she wants to make it hell for me
Ever since I came to this pack it's been one issue after another
I did not choose to be with the Alpha, he made me a request and while I was trying to get my shit together and get back on my feet there was this lady in my face
I will not let down my guard with her or anyone at all. I have had enough
And I am ready for whatever she thinks she can bring my way
It is enough to be so soft and kind. Enough of being a good girl. I have other things to worry about, like eventually dealing with Marcus and Sophie
If I do not brace up now I wouldn't be able to face them
Enough of withdrawing to my shell and crying, like a girl who did not know her worth and value. Like I have not been and still am a Luna even now. I have always had what it takes in me but never explored it
I have been a werewolf born into wealth and power but never lived it
It was time to heal, from whatever bond or pain I had with Marcus
It was time to refine and redefine who Aria is
The quiet and ever-submissive girl had to die along with all the pain I have swallowed all these years
I have a mind of my own now, and I will not accept just whatever is thrown at me. Not from Marcus Rivera, not Sophie and definitely not Natasha