Chapter Thirty-sevenHis Real MateAs Nora was still dressing up, she heard a loud noise from the door, and she quickly grabbed a cloth to cover her nakedness. She assumed it was one of the servants, but to her surprise, Gamma Fred burst into the room, his eyes blazing with fury.Nora was taken aback and immediately covered herself, feeling vulnerable and exposed. Gamma Fred looked at her and quickly apologized for bursting in without knocking. Nora was relieved but still shaken from the sudden intrusion. She didn’t know what made him do that and she was scared of what might have happened outside.Nora tiptoed to the door and pushed it open slightly, she looked at both sides to be sure that there was no one passing by, she wanted to be sure that Gamma Fred wasn’t seen by anyone before he entered into her room, she knew she would be done for if they got caught.Slowly, Nora closed back the door and sighed before locking it, now she could stay in the room all day with Gamma Fred, but fi
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHTNeighboring Pack Event 1The morning sun peeked through the curtains, casting a soft golden glow across the room. Ashier slowly opened his eyes, blinking away the sleep that had clouded his vision. He felt different, like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. For the first time in years, he felt hopeful. It was different, he felt like there might be a way out this, like he might get to see light at the end of the long tunnel.He turned to the side, hoping to find Blair next to him, but she was gone. He sat up on the bed, feeling a pang of disappointment. He wondered where she could have gone, but then he remembered that they had only given in to their desires last night, and she may have gone back to her own quarters.Ashier sat there on the bed, lost in thought. He wondered what to do now that he was feeling better. The pain that had consumed him for years, the agony he had been feeling everyday for the past few years was going down, and he was left wonderi
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINENeighboring Pack Event 2Blair felt the jostle of the carriage and the sound of the wheels rolling over the rocky road. She kept her eyes trained on the passing scenery, but her thoughts were on Ashier. She couldn't help but steal quick glances at him every now and then, admiring the way his strong jawline was set and the way his dark hair fell over his forehead. Also, she couldn’t tell where they were heading to and why he asked her to follow him. She knew there was something going on in his head and she wished she could figure it out but she couldn’t tell.She looked out through the small window in the carriage to see if she could tell of figure out where they heading to but she couldn’t, everywhere looked strange and she she never been there before. She turned to look at Ashier again, wondering what could be going on in his mind.As he turned to look at her, she quickly averted her gaze, not wanting to be caught staring. She didn't want him to know the effect he
CHAPTER FORTYEvent: Day OneAs they continued on their way, Ashier's anger still lingered. He couldn't help but wish he could turn back and not attend the event anymore, especially knowing that the man who had approached them was none other than the prince of this pack. The thought of being in the presence of someone who had disrespected Blair infuriated him.They were led to the pack quarters where Ashier would be staying as a visiting royal member. The place was grand and well-furnished, befitting the status of the pack. However, Ashier couldn't fully appreciate its beauty. His mind was clouded with worry and unease. He couldn't shake off the feeling that something could happen to Blair while he was away.As he was being led away, he stole glances back at Blair, who was standing with the others. He longed to keep her close, to ensure her safety. But he knew that they couldn’t allow her to stay with him.Ashier entered the room that had been assigned to him and took a moment to look
CHAPTER FORTY-ONEDangerBlair and the group of individuals dressed in maid dresses were led down a corridor adorned with lavish decorations. The walls were adorned with intricate tapestries, and soft, golden light emanated from ornate chandeliers hanging overhead. The air was filled with an air of excitement and anticipation, and Blair couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity mixed with confusion.As they walked, Blair observed the intricate details of the place, her eyes scanning the opulent surroundings. The room was adorned with vibrant flowers and elegant draperies, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere. The smiles on the faces of the people passing by hinted at the importance of the event taking place, but Blair remained uncertain about the details.Whispers of conversations reached her ears, snippets of excitement and murmurs of anticipation. She tried to piece together the fragments of information, hoping to gain some insight into the nature of the event and their destination,
CHAPTER FORTY-TWOKidnapped 1Ashier's eyes darted around the room, scanning the crowd in search of Blair. His heart raced with growing concern as minutes turned into what felt like an eternity. The festive atmosphere around him seemed to fade into the background as his focus honed in on the absence of the woman who had captivated his thoughts.A sense of unease washed over him, and his mind raced with unsettling possibilities. What if something had happened to Blair? The mere thought sent a shiver down his spine. He couldn't bear the idea of her being in danger or harmed in any way. She had become an irreplaceable presence in his life, and the thought of losing her was unbearable.As he continued to scan the surroundings, Ashier's worry grew with each passing second. His hands clenched into tight fists at his sides, a manifestation of his increasing anxiety. Inwardly, he pleaded for her safety, hoping that she was simply delayed or had gotten lost in the commotion of the event. His t
CHAPTER FORTY-THREEThe Alliance(Back To When They Arrived At The Neighboring Kingdom)As Ashier extended his hand to shake the prince's, Nora stood by his side, observing the interaction closely. At first glance, it appeared to be a customary exchange between royal figures, but Nora's keen perception picked up on the subtle nuances that unfolded before her eyes.As their hands met, Nora noticed a flicker of discontent in Ashier's eyes, a hint of dissatisfaction that betrayed his usual composed demeanor. It was a fleeting glimpse, but enough to pique Nora's curiosity and concern. She wondered what could have transpired or what was being left unsaid.To her surprise, when she shifted her gaze to the prince, she detected a similar expression etched across his features. His eyes held a spark of anger, a simmering intensity that mirrored Ashier's hidden emotions. Nora's mind raced, trying to piece together the puzzle unfolding before her.Intrigued and cautious, Nora observed the exchang
CHAPTER FORTY-FOURThe Deep Forest In the depths of the forest, under the veil of darkness, Blair remained unconscious, unaware of her surroundings. She was carried on the strong shoulder of one of the guards, his face concealed by a mask, ensuring his identity remained hidden. The rest of the guards accompanying them also wore masks, obscuring their features.The group moved swiftly through the dense foliage, their footsteps muffled by the forest floor. Shadows danced around them, as if nature itself conspired to keep their mission concealed. The guards maintained a sense of urgency, their voices hushed but filled with determination."Let's hurry," one guard whispered to another, their words tinged with a hint of anxiety. "We need to get her to the designated location before anyone realizes she's missing."They navigated the winding paths, carefully avoiding any branches or fallen leaves that could betray their presence. Their steps were purposeful, their movements synchronized in a
Chapter NinetyLess Than Five DaysPicking up his shaky legs one after the other, Ashier made his way to the dining room, his steps were slow and unsteady. The aroma of the breakfast dishes filled the air, tempting his senses, but as he sat down to eat, his appetite had diminished. The food on his plate seemed tasteless, the flavors dulled by the weight of his deteriorating condition.His head spun with dizziness, intensifying his struggle to focus on the meal before him. He picked at the food, unable to bring himself to take a single bite. Each morsel felt heavy in his mouth, as if infused with a bitter reminder of his own mortality. He couldn't eat the food, he stared at the plate his fork moved in a circular motion as different thoughts raced through his mind. Thoughts of the condition he was in swept through his head.Restlessness gnawed at his thoughts, the realization sinking in that the countdown he had been given did not guarantee him a full seven days of life. It was just a r
CHAPTER EIGHTY-NINELast Five DaysThe soft morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the room. The rays danced across the furniture, painting delicate shadows on the walls and floor. As the room slowly came to life, Ashier's eyes fluttered open, one after the other, to behold the peaceful scene.Beneath him, Blair lay sound asleep, her head nestled against his chest. A tender smile curved his lips as he traced his fingers gently through her silky hair. In that quiet moment, his heart swelled with a mixture of love, gratitude, and bittersweetness.Memories from the previous day flooded his mind, filling him with warmth and joy. From their intimate moments of pleasure to the grand dinner where he revealed Blair's family, every detail played vividly in his thoughts. The dance they shared, the tears of happiness that adorned Blair's face when she saw her loved ones again—each memory held a special place in his heart, and he hoped it was the same for Blair.He
CHAPTER EIGHTY-EIGHT Fulfilling Her WishAshier stood up slowly beside Blair who was already fast asleep, and he walked slowly into the bathroom gently and silently so he wouldn’t wake her up. He stood under the shower and turned on the water, letting it roll down his body as he relived the moment of their lovemaking which happened almost an hour ago.He quickly took his bath and stepped out of the bathroom, he needed to find a way to fulfill Blair’s wish, there must be a way to do that and he wanted to do that, before they set out for the feast and the dinner.He walked into the closet and picked up the clothes which she picked for him, he quickly got dressed and walked back to her on the bed.He leaned in and kissed her softly on her forehead.Blair turned and opened her eyes, as if it was the kiss that woke her up, she rubbed her eyes as it was still blurry to see Ashier in her front, fully dressed.“Did I wake you up?” Ashier asked, concern etched on his face, he didn’t mean to w
CHAPTER EIGHTY-SEVENMoment Of Pleasure“I will see to that,” Ashier murmured, vowing and making a promise to her and to himself silently to fulfill her wish.He pulled back and held her hand, “We have to go prepare for the feast,” he smiled as they headed for the room.Blair kept looking around as they walked to the room, she saw the big pool which was at the center of the room and smiled, this was the exact type of mansions she has seen in books and in pictures, she thought it was all picture and imagination, she never knew that such house truly existed.Ashier held her hand tightly, as he thought about the way to fulfill Blair’s wish, it was a hard one, but he still wanted to try his best to fulfill it. It was one of the ways not to ever make her forget this moment, but how would he take her to see her mom and her siblings? How would he do something like that?He sighed as they walked, giving it a deep thought.Hand in hand, Ashier and Blair got the door of the room, he pressed on
CHAPTER EIGHTY-SIX The FeastBlair couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude and excitement for what lay ahead of them. The house had surpassed her wildest dreams, it offered a haven where their love and dreams could flourish. She knew they would be out of this place in the next three days, and back to the place, but they could still make some memories her.She had a big smile on her face as she looked around, wishing and imagining how they would come here with their kid after the delivery, she imagined coming back to the mansion to have the family alone time and she couldn’t help but feel elated and excited for that time.Ashier turned to the maid, “Let’s have a feast!” He declared.The maids bowed and made their way into the big and spacious kitchen, getting ready for the feast, the sound of plates and cutleries clasping against each other only made the moment more exciting, and it made Blair look forward to the feast and the delicious delicacies the maids were going to make.She
CHAPTER EIGHTY-SIX Last Six Days“You should get mated to her!” The high priest declared.Ashier looked at Blair, this is what he always wanted, this is what he has wished for and he was glad that it was finally going to happen, but he wanted to happen few days to his last day.He wanted to die peacefully with that feeling of being mated with his love, he wanted to leave with that feeling.“If you want that, Your highness, then please give us the day.” The high priest stated.Ashier smiled and turned to Blair, “I will be getting mated to Blair in the next three days, and I want you all to be present there,” he announced, “This shall be the end of today’s gathering, I dismiss you all.” He added.Alisha walked to him, “You should thank your brother, Your highness, he was the one who saved Blair this morning.” Ashier nodded and walked to Ralph where he has been standing, “Thank you!” He murmured.Ralph smiled, “You can call me anytime you need me, I’ll be there,” he responded and bowe
CHAPTER EIGHTY-FIVE Get Mated“Who is the father of this child?” Alisha shouted at her and watched as Nora slowly raised her hand to point to someone in the crowd.Alisha’s eyes widened, “Gamma Fred?”“H….He is the father.” Nora declared.“Fred!” Ashier shouted, still holding on to Blair, “How dare you do something like this!” He shouted.“There is no need to argue or yell at each other, Your highness, just banish these two wicked beings away from this kingdom. They don’t deserve to share this kingdom with us, they are a disgrace!” One of the park members yelled.“He is right, Your highness, these two should be sent away!” Another shouted.“No, I don’t think so,” one chimed in, “They shouldn’t be banished, because they would only get more time together, they should be hung to death!” He shouted.Ashier just stood there and watched as they argued between themselves, trying to come to an conclusion on the judgement to be passed on Nora and Gamma Fred, he didn’t know what to say and wha
CHAPTER EIGHTY-FOURCaught, Red-handed“What!” Alisha exclaimed and turn to Nora, she glared at her from head to toe, like her gaze would throw her off, “I knew something was off from the start, because I have seen it that she is carrying the real heir. I knew she was lying from the start, she is a liar.”“What is happening?” Ashier asked for explanation, he had been so lost since and now the same thing was happening as they weren’t telling him what was going on this time.Alisha smiled, “This means that this woman manipulated the result of the test,” she moved closer to Blair, “Blair is carrying your real heir, your blood line flows in this baby!”A big smile fell on Ashier’s face as he pulled Blair to himself, he was glad that he finally got what he wanted, he finally got the truth. He was already finding it difficult to deal with what the high priest said before that Nora was the one carrying his baby, he felt like everything had come to an end, because he couldn’t imagine being wi
CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREEHis Blood Line“Then, who is carrying the child?” Ashier asked with excitement written all over his face. He hoped it would turn out to be the result he want and everything would go well after that. His heart thumped in excitement in his chest as he waited for the high priest’s response, he was not really scared before, but now when it was closer to finding out the truth and the one who carries his real child, his fear grew.The high priest moved towards the three chalices. “The one with that chalice,” the high priest said and pointed to the chalice, “Queen Nora!” He announced.Ashier’s heart leaped into his throat as he heard that, he wasn’t sure if he heard right, he wasn’t sure if he was hearing the right thing. Was it just a dream? Was it a nightmare? He wanted to wake up from it really bad if it was one, he couldn’t believe what the high priest has said.He pinched and shook his head, just to be sure that he wasn’t making things up and he has heard the high