Chapter 0025 Lucians POV The family gathering was taking place at my parents villa paced in their living room , back and forth across the carpet .
The party was about to start , but Aria hadnt arrived yet .
Ben walked in from outside , shaking his head .
Under his breath , he muttered , Could it really be .
Is Luna really Dr.
A ? A few days ago , Ben had called Aria at my request to ask her if she needed a ride to the family gathering .
She had refused the offer , which had seemed to be another clue for Ben .
Since then , hed walked around in a trance , lost in thought like he was trying to put a mental puzzle together but was missing a few of the pieces , I understood entirely .
The puzzle was unfinished in my minal too , For now , I didnt reply to Ben .
I just kept looking at the villas front door , Walting , Hoping Ben , glancing at me , said , I heard from the maids that Shella locked herself in her bedroom all day .
They could hear crying from the hallway .
After how she acted at the hospital , she should see this as lesson , I said , feeling no sympathy .
I also severely doubted the genuineness of Sheilas tears .
Undoubtedly , she just wanted the maids to feel sorry for her , so they would report to me .
Shifting gears , I asked Ben , How are things at the hospital ? We have active surveillance , Ben said .
Someone walks by the office every half hour , then reports in So far , Dr.
A has been sitting in the office all evening What is she doing ? I asked .
Studying some medical textbooks , it seems like , Ben said .
I could have our contact enter the office and inquire No , I said quickly .
Whatever you do , dont disturb her .
She could be doing important work .
Just observe , dont interfere .
Yes , Alpha .
Tonight was the night I would discover the truth , I was sure of it .
Either Aria would appear or she wouldnt , and if she didnt , proving she was Dr.
A , I could worry about the details later .
In time , we could discuss how she hid her Identity and her scent .
For now , I just needed the truth .
We want our mate back … Max whispered .
Patience ….
I whispered back .
Max huffed .
As I continued to wait , my parents soon joined me .
Mom was upset .

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Hasnt Aria arrived yet ? You did invite her , didnt you ? I smiled a little at her words .
She had no idea what tonight would mean for Aria and me .
Lucian , Dad scolded .
Do not take that attitude with your mother .
This party is for you and Aria .
You must do whatever you can to not divorce .
+25 BONUS Ignore him , Mom said , turning from me .
He will regret this one day .
Ill go and call Aria , and find out for myself where she is.
Suddenly , one of my subordinates hurriedly opened the front door .
Shes here , Alpha King .
My heart leapt in my chest .
She was here … ? How could that be ? Was Dr.
A still at the hospital ? 1 looked at Ben .
Immediately , he turned and rushed to a nearby phone .
With the front door opened , with my alpha hearing , I could discern some commotion outside on the lawn and patio .
Shes so beautiful … Thats not Aria , is it ? Cant be … Gorgeous .
* can this be the Luna ? Aria has always been plain and dowdy … who knew she was like this underneath ? Following the noises , I walked toward the door .
Mom moved in step , crowding the door behind me .
Oh , my … Mom gasped .
I totally froze .
There , walking up the sidewalk toward the villa , was Aria , in a short , skinny red dress , with her hair loose and flowing , and her makeup bolder than usual but still understated and beautiful .
She looked like a dream , or a fantasy .
Not the unimposing woman I had been married to for the past three years .
Tonight , she was absolutely stunning .
Who is that person next to Aria … ? someone nearby asked .
I stepped outside to get a better view .
Jasper came around from the other side of the car .
As he approached Aria , he held out his hand for her to take .
She paused a moment , then placed her hand in his .
And I saw red .
Arias POV Id hesitated in taking Jaspers hand .
For a moment , I thought of outright refusing him .
But then he whispered to me , Dont you want to see Lucians reaction ? As Lucian didnt love me , I knew he wouldnt be jealous .
Yet , the hope that maybe he would be this time gave me the last bit of courage I needed to take Jaspers hand and let him lead me to the party .
Our mate is here , Luna whispered .
Hes coming ..
I lifted my head , looking toward the entrance .
Lucian was there , his shoulders tense , his face dark with anger .
Was he angry I had decided to come ? He was the one who invited me , and the one who wrote please on my invitation .
What a hypocrite , to be angry that Id actually take him up on it ! From beside me , Jasper chuckled slightly .
Its working .
I knew hed be like this .
Chapter 0005 Hes angry Im here , I whispered back to him .
Jasper just laughed harder .
Aria , you really are clueless , arent you ? But then , maybe youre a pair .
Hes probably as blind to his feelings as you are .
You dont know what you are talking about .
Maybe .
Jasper said , lifting one shoulder .
Or maybe Im the only one who does .
Before I could figure out what Jasper was getting at , my breath caught .
Lucian was approaching , a furious expression on his face .
His brow was lowered , his eyes flashing with anger .
Gods , I was in for a scolding for sure .
Maybe hed even ask me to leave .
Everyone was watching me .
How embarrassing this was about to be , with him demanding I leave in front of everyone .
My stomach flip flopped .
This time , I didnt think it was from the pregnancy , but that certainly didnt help matters .
My feet stopped at once , refusing to go any further I wasnt welcome here .
I should leave , I whispered to Jasper .
I wanted out of here before Lucian could tell me off .
Before I had the confirmation I needed but didnt want that my presence was only ever an unhappy burden to him .
Jasper only held my hand tighter .
Dont go .
Youll miss the best part .
-Jasper .
Hes coming .
Luna whispered No , hes here .
Suddenly , a warm suit jacket dropped around my shoulders .
It carried Lucians scent and his warmth .
Glancing up , I found him standing beside me , very near , only a few inches away .
He stared down at me with a heated intensity in his eyes .
What I had earlier perceived as anger , now looked like something else I didnt want to presume and be wrong .
But I could have sworn he seemed … jealous ? No , that couldnt be .
Behind that emotion , warring with it , was something else .
Something more passionate … In a flash , whatever those emotions were , Lucian smothered them .
In its place was an angry heat .
His voice came out a growl .
That dress …..
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