BLOOD TIES AND BETRAYAL; ALPHA'S REQUIEM.

**Arianna's POV** "Arianna, what are you doing here?" Diamond's voice trembled as he saw me, his eyes darting between me and my sister, who was wrapped in his arms. "I could ask you the same thing, Damon," I flung the words at him. "Especially since you're supposed to be my mate, not my sister's lover and certainly not screwing with her." At this point, My wolf was begging to be let out by all means but I need to control. Can I? I stood frozen, my head shattering into a million pieces as I gazed upon the scene before me. My mate, Damon and my sister, Diana, entwined in a passionate embrace. The pain was suffocating, like a knife twisting deep within my soul. I took a step forward, my fists clenched. "You're screwing my sister, Damon? My own sister? "How could you, Damon?" I whispered, my voice barely audible. Damon's eyes met mine, a mixture of guilt and pity flashing in his eyes as he stared at me. "Arianna, please understand—" Damon was saying when Diana cut him short. Diana's eyes met mine and a sly smirk spread across her lips. "Arianna, darling, don't be so dramatic," her voice was a gentle caress but with a deadly blade. I totally ignored her, "Understand?" I laughed, a cold, and pained one. "You want me to understand? You're cheating on me with my own flesh and blood!" How hard is it for him to understand that? "Please don't call me that." Diana snorted, it's very obvious she isn't feeling guilty. "And, oh Arianna, you're so possessive. Damon and I are just having a little fun." She added as she giggled. "Fun?" I repeated, my voice rising. "You call this fun? Betraying me like this is called fun to you two?" I bit my lips as I fought back the tear that threatened to drop. Damon took a step forward, his hands outstretched. "Arianna, please-" "Don't touch me!" I screamed, recoiling from him. "You're disgusting! Both of you!" I couldn't bear to hear his excuses. I tried to speak, to lash out but my voice was caught in my throat. Rina, My wolf was sending my distress, begging to be let out, urging me to unleash my fury. With a growl, I took a step forward and my eyes fixed on both of them. My heart reached with anger, my mind consumed by a singular thought: attack. But, before I could reach out to them, Diana struck. Her hand connected with my face, sending me stumbling backward. The slap echoed through the room, a shark c***k that seemed to reverberate deep within my soul. "You're just jealous," Diana sneered, her eyes flashing with triumph. "You can't handle the fact that Damon prefers me over you." My wolf snarled, begging to be freed. I clenched my fists and nibbled my lips to maintain a fighting stance. "You have no idea of how foolish you are!" I hissed angrily. Damon took a step forward, his eyes filled with a mix of girl and fear and that was when I remembered he was still in the room and had been shouting out to me. "Arianna, please–" I cut him off immediately, my anger reaching its limit. "Don't you dare speak to me. You're dead to me Damon! Dead!" I ran, my teeth bared as I launched myself at Diana. Our bodies collided, a tangle of limbs and claws. We crashed to the ground, rolling and punching. Damon tried to intervene, but we were too far gone. Diana's claws raked across my cheek and I retaliated with a blow to her jaw. She stumbled back but quickly recovered, her eyes pure red due to anger. We exchanged blows, our movements lightning-fast. I landed a solid kick, but Diana countered with a vicious swipe of her claws. I dodged, but she was relentless, pinning me to the ground. Damon tried to pull her off, but she flung him aside like a rag doll. "Stay out of this, Damon!" she spat, her eyes never leaving mine. I struggled beneath her, but Diana's grip was like a vice. She slammed my head into the floor, and I saw stars. I tried to shift, to let my wolf take over, but Diana was too strong. With a triumphant cry, she delivered a crushing blow, and everything started getting blurry. I was alone, totally alone. My body was battered and bruised. Diana's parting words echoed in my head: You're no match for me, Ari." I knew that I had underestimated her but at the same time, I wondered if she was truly my sister because I feel she was too blunt about the whole situation and was proud she did it. As I struggled to sit up, Damon rushed to my side, his eyes filled with concern. "Arianna, I'm so sorry....." he whispered, reaching out to help me.i slapped his hand away, even if I'm dying, he would be the last person i want to help me. I tried standing up but my body betrayed me. My legs trembled beneath me, and I stumbled. Damon reached out to me again but I pushed him away. Determined to do this on my own. With much effort, I hauled myself to my feet and my vision blurred. I took a step forward and then another, my legs were shaking like a newborn fawn but I refused to give in. I gritted my teeth and forced myself to move, one step at a time. I had to get away from here, away from Damon and Diana's treachery. I stumbled towards the pack house, my heart heavy with sorrow and anger, I couldn't believe my family could betray me like this. Diana's actions hurt me deeply. As I reached the door, I flung it open and staggered inside, slamming it shut behind me. I leaned against the door, gasping for breath, my body screaming in agony...And then the darkness took over me. * I slowly opened my eyes only to be met with a sight that made my blood run cold. I tried to scream but my voice was frozen in my throat. I was lying in a pool of blood with my parents lifeless body!!!