Tempted By My Ex's Brother-in-Law (Aria and Grayson) novel Chapter 159

Aria’s POV

I had a chaotic dream that night.

At first, I dreamed of my wolf playing with Grayson’s wolf under the pine trees. That was before I lost my wolf. Back when everything was still good between me and Grayson. The happiest time of my life.

Then my mom appeared. She held me tight, whispering comforting words in my ear. Somehow her voice sounded familiar. I tried to push through the haze to see her face clearly, and then-

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The loud noise jolted me awake from my sleep. Outside my cell, a soldier’s rough voice laughed, “Hey, wake up! It’s your big day!”

My wolf, Grayson, my mom…all of them were gone. I slowly sat up from the cold floor, my head still foggy.

Right.

Today’s my big day.

I’ll be executed in front of the whole world—including the people I loved.

The soldiers still didn’t give me any breakfast. They clearly thought someone about to be executed didn’t need to eat. And they were right. I didn’t feel hungry or thirsty. Just a bone–deep cold that made me shiver uncontrollably.

square. Five

The soldiers took me out of the cell and shoved me into a transport truck headed for the central of them sat in the back with me, keeping an eye on me. I was almost flattered they thought it took five grown men to guard me.

The truck started moving. The driver turned on the radio. No surprise, it was all about today’s execution.

“… At noon today, Aria Collins will be executed in Spike Hill Pack’s central square. This commoner girl will have her hands and feet chopped off in front of the world, then become an Omega, all for daring to challenge a noble. Aria Collins became famous for her relationship with Alpha Grayson Hart. A commoner winning an Alpha’s heart–she used to be the envy of women everywhere. But just yesterday, her old–time lover cast the vote that sealed her tragic fate, officially ending their so–called epic romance…”

“Hey, so how did you get Alpha Grayson to notice you?” one of the guards suddenly asked.

I kept my head down, staring at my feet, and didn’t answer. He grinned nastily. “Must be something you did in the bedroom, huh?”

All five soldiers laughed. They dropped their serious act and started looking me over with lewd expressions.

“Alpha Grayson was a famous playboy. He dated movie stars, supermodels… but none of them became his official girlfriend. You must have something special,” one said, stroking his chin, his eyes lingering on my

chest.

“What’s so special? She’s got a pretty face. Her tits are huge. That’s all,” another said roughly.

“And her cunt. I bet it’s juicy and tight as hell. One night and you’d never forget it.”

They burst out laughing again. I closed my eyes, trying to block them out.

“Hey Aria, talk to us. If you don’t survive the execution, we might be the last people you ever talk to.”

I stayed silent. One of them shoved me. I flinched back and muttered, “…Don’t touch me.”

“What the hell did you say?” he yelled.

“I said,” I snapped my eyes open, glaring straight at him, “DON’T TOUCH ME, YOU FILTHY PIECE OF TRASH!”

He stared at me, stunned. Then, as his buddies howled with laughter, his face turned red with rage.

“You… you bitch!” he snarled. “Acting all high and mighty–you really think you’re some kind of noble lady? Let me tell you, you’re nothing! Once you become an Omega, even a fucking homeless guy on the street can fuck you.”

His friends egged him on, laughing. “What are you waiting for then? She’ll be an Omega in a few hours. Go ahead. Nail that whore. See if that cunt’s really so magical.”

“You think I won’t?” he shouted. “Watch me. I’m really gonna do it!”

He lunged at me from his seat. I dodged sideways and kicked him hard in the stomach. The car swerved sharply at that moment, and he lost his balance, slamming hard against the wall.

Everyone roared with laughter. The soldier scrambled up, his face dark red with humiliation.

“Goddammit!” he roared. He yelled toward the driver, “Pull over somewhere! I’m gonna teach this bitch a lesson!”

The driver hesitated. “All the nobles and Alphas will be at the central square today. If we’re late or something goes wrong, we’re in big trouble.”

“The execution’s at noon. We’ve got hours. Plenty of time for all of us to have a turn.”

“But if anyone finds out…”

“Who cares? This bitch has no family. Her ex–boyfriend left her to die. No one gives a damn about her. We’re totally safe.”

That seemed to convince the driver. He turned the wheel, steering the truck off the main road and into a dense patch of woods.

“Pin her down on the floor,” the first soldier ordered, breathing heavily as he unbuckled his belt. “You, hold her hands. Hey, you two–spread her fucking legs. This bitch can kick.”

They swarmed me, forcing me down onto the hard floor of the truck. I struggled hard, thrashing with all my

strength, but they were too strong. Tears filled my eyes as I screamed hoarsely, “Let me go! Fuck you–Go to hell, all of you!!”

Someone clamped a hand over my mouth in a panic, but another one laughed, “Why bother? Let her scream. Like anyone cares enough to save her. Damn, she’s got a nice voice. I’m fucking hard as hell now.”

He forced himself between my legs. I tried desperately to clamp them shut, but they pried my thighs apart again and yanked my pants down.

“Hey, how do you get to go first?” someone complained.

“Relax, we’ll all get a turn. Probably two rounds each.”

“There’s not enough time…”

“Then we’ll go together. This whore’s got more than one hole. Who wants to take her back?”

I sobbed hoarsely. I had never in my life felt so hopeless, so utterly defeated.

I was disappointed with my life.

How did I end up like this? I’m a good person. I tried to be kind to everyone. All I ever wanted was to protect what was rightfully mine.

But I still came to the worst possible end–humiliated, about to be executed, not a single person caring enough to help or save me.

And the saddest part? I was too weak to even fight back.

Being a commoner girl meant I was everyone’s prey. If there’s a next life, I hope I’m born a noble. With a high status, a powerful wolf, a strong body, and influential parents.

Then, no one would ever, EVER be able to bully me again.

The soldier’s heavy weight crushed me. His disgusting breath hit my face, his hands groping everywhere. I wished I could just die right then and there…

BANG!

An explosive sound went off right by my ear. Then, hot liquid splattered all over me,

I froze and then slowly open my eyes.

The man on top of me slumped down, dead, a blank stare in his eyes. Blood gushed from the bullet hole in

his head.

A moment of silence, then everyone in the truck started screaming in horror, scrambling to jump out. But gunshots rang out one after another. None of them escaped. They all ended up falling in a pool of blood.

I trembled all over, trying to sit up but unable to push the heavy corpse off me.

Someone ripped the truck doors open, jumped in, and kicked the body off me with one sharp move.

I was hauled up roughly.

My eyes met a pair of wild, bloodshot gray eyes.

“Come with me,” Grayson growled, his voice hoarse.