Fated Reborn: The Wolf King's Bride novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Nyssa pov

The air was thick with silence after my words. No one spoke, no one moved, not for a brief moment. They were too stunned by what I’d just said to react.

Why? Because this was the first time I had ever spoken to Aria that way. The first time I had ever called her out.

I had always seen Aria as my best friend- my sister, even. We grew up together. We were just five when our parents made us meet, and we had been inseparable ever since. I trusted her more than anyone, even more than Serene.

That’s why I had fallen for the man she introduced me to without realizing he was her mate.

To be honest, Aria’s betrayal hurts more than Kieran’s. Because never, in my wildest dreams, did I ever think she would do this to me.

“What?” Aria was the first to find her voice, staring at me in disbelief, blinking as if she hadn’t heard me correctly.

I frowned, taking a slow step forward, closing the distance between us while deliberately ignoring Kieran’s shocked gaze.

I stopped right in front of her, crossing my arms tightly over my chest, my cold eyes locking onto hers with raw hatred. I watched her eyes widen slightly, a flicker of shock crossing her face at the intensity of my expression.

“Do I need to repeat myself?” I asked, tilting my head slightly to the side. “I said you’re being disrespectful to the Alpha. Don’t you think it’s a bit rude to call the Alpha ‘uncle’?”

I emphasized the word Alpha, making sure she understood how serious this was. With each word, she took a step back, until her back was pressed against the desk, her eyes fixed on me, no longer daring to look away.

“And not only that,” I continued coldly. “It seems you’re getting far too comfortable with the Alpha. Swinging his arm around like he’s just some ordinary man? Do you have no regard for his image? He is the strongest man in this pack, your leader- not your uncle.”

“Princess…” my father began gently, but Aria cut in, her voice sharp with confusion.

“Nyssa, what do you mean by this-?”

“It’s not Nyssa,” I snapped, glaring at her. “Not to you. Don’t forget your place, it’s Miss Nyssa to you now.”

I stepped closer, letting each word sting. “I am the daughter of the Alpha, and you do not have the right to say my name so casually.”

Aria gasped and immediately straightened, clearly sensing something was wrong.

I had never spoken to her like that before and the shocked stares around us confirmed it.

But this time, Aria snapped out of her daze and reached for my hands, her eyes instantly glossy with unshed tears. She . stepped closer, voice trembling.

“Nyssa, you’re angry, right? You must be upset about something, that’s why you’re saying these things.” Her voice cracked as tears began slipping down her cheeks. “I… I don’t know what I did, but please, don’t be mad at me. If it’s something I said or did- just tell me. You know I hate it when we fight. Even if it wasn’t my fault, I’ll apologize. Just… don’t be upset with me.”

I raised an eyebrow at her pitiful display. It was almost laughable. She was apologizing, yes but the way she trembled, cried, and begged made it seem like I was the one overreacting. Like I was the instigator. Like she was the victim.

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Chapter 13

And that was her game. Always has been.

I remembered a time, clear as day when she made me feel absolutely horrible for not giving her some of my clothes. Clothes Kieran had said he didn’t want me wearing anymore.

Her words back then?

“Why can’t you give them to me? You know Kieran doesn’t like those on you. Plus, you’ve gotten leaner, and they’d look weird on you anyway. They fit me better, so don’t be stingy-just give them to me.”

I had told her no. I’d tried to take the dresses back. And in response, she’d thrown herself to the ground dramatically, right in front of everyone.

When Kieran showed up? She didn’t even blink before lying.

She said I pushed her.

I remember that day too well, the way both of them looked at me, like I was the villain. Like I had done something wrong. They made me feel so guilty that in the end, I handed her the dress anyway.

And standing here now, I could already guess what was coming next. If I had to bet my life on it, I knew exactly what would happen.

Kieran would take her side.

Again.

“Nyssa, why are you acting this way?” My hand was grabbed and I was turned to face Kieran, his eyes staring into mine with clear disapproval.

“Why are you angry with Aria? What is this behavior? And most of all…”

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