Ashley's POV Shawn was already waiting on his horse. I climbed up and we galloped out of the meeting site. Shawn seemed to be in good spirits, he made the horse go slowly as soon as we were away from the cave. "The palace must be a place of comfort," he said, his warm and moist breath grazing the nape of my neck. "Well… it's luxurious, but trust me it comes with its own problems," I responded. "Is that why your face is badly wounded?" My eyes widened, I thought I had concealed it well. Well, not for someone like Shawn. "Maya, Prince Regan's wife… she is something else," "You should teach her a lesson…" "Really? Alright… if she messes with me again, I will remember your advice," I said and both of us chuckled. "Be careful, the palace is dangerous, especially with your double identity. I heard the king and the Dowager are still investigating the theft… It is good if you stop coming for meetings for now. You should let things quiet down… Well that doesn't mean I won't still be
Ashley's POV "Do you know her?" The Dowager asked again when nobody answered. "No," the girl responded brokenly. The Dowager shut her eyes at the girl's response. She hit her golden table angrily, gnashing her teeth too. "Do you know her?" She asked me point blank. "No, your highness," I responded, bowing my head. "Don't you think the details you gave us looked like her?" The Dowager asked the girl and brought out a folded piece of paper. She threw it at Prince Regan and snarled. "Isn't it incredible? You claimed you can't remember the slut you fell for that night. I hope you are not hiding anything from me." "like what?" Regan asked arrogantly, but his eyes shook as he stared at whatever was in the paper. He looked at it intently and dropped it politely on the table. "What have I got to do with this?" Regan asked calmly. "Aren't you happy? It seems we've found the girl you badly wanted to sleep with." "Is she the one in there?" Regan asked and I froze as I realized that
Regan's POV I tossed about on the bed trying to get some sleep. My eyes were dim but I couldn't sleep. "Why do I even care? She has nothing to do with me," I muttered to myself for the umpteenth time and sat up on my bed angrily. I knew the Dowager. She had caught Ashley, there are no two ways to it. She even let the other girl live. She summoned Ashley because she wanted to confirm the semblance with the drawing. The more I looked at it, the more I wanted to back out. As a matter of fact, a part of me still thought that Ashley did it to implicate me to get her revenge. But now that I knew that she was the leader of a rebel group, I understood her better. Apart from implicating me, she did it to stock up the group's armory. It could be the case of using a stone to kill two birds. 'Ashley is in danger.' the voice kept ringing in my head and I shut my eyes trying to forget about it all. But why did the truth have to come out when I just invited her to live with me? I was startin
Ashley's POV I was just starting to fall asleep when I heard the door open. What is it now! I almost cussed as I rose up. It was past dawn already and I'd thought I could get some sleep later . A familiar figure showed up before me and my dreamy eyes cleared up immediately. "My Prince…" I muttered, my heart skipped a beat as I recognised the person standing before me. It was Prince Regan, he looked like he had an urgent matter to attend to. He wasn't in his wheelchair. He was using his crutches and I wondered. "Why didn't you tell me the truth?" He said and my heart sank. My speculation was right, he had found out that I was the thief and he is here to deal with me in his own way. With trepidation, I began to move backwards, thinking and calculating. When my back hit the wall, I shuddered waiting for him as he limped towards me. "Why did you have to go through hell without breathing out the truth?" His words took me by surprise, but I still did not lose my guard. He closed
Ashley's POV Becca? What the heck is going on? Did the Prince summoned her already? For what? My eyes widened as I realized the Prince's intentions. "My Prince… please, have mercy," I fell on my knees pleading profusely. "Don't get involved," he gritted and I couldn't look into his eyes. "My Prince, it's time for brunch," a maid announced. "I will be at the dining room soon, bring my wheelchair," he commanded, ignoring me. Soon a guard wheeled his chair in and helped him to sit in. "You can go," he dismissed the guard and said coldly. "Are you going to have brunch or not? Wheel me down to the dining room." With my hands shaking on the handle, I pushed Regan silently out of the bedroom. We passed through the courtyard as we proceeded towards the dining room. Becca was kneeling in the courtyard. She didn't see me as her back was turned against me. Her hands were tied behind her and she was made to look director at the sun. Guards stood beside her with horse whips in their hands
Regan's POVThe more Ashley begged, the more I got angry. How could someone be so soft minded? Ashley's life turned upside down because of that bitch and she is still worried about her.My blood boiled when the bitch said she didn't know her sins. I felt like strangling her at the spot, but when Ashley begged, mentioning her father, I felt a little weak. But remembering the haughty look in Becca's eyes I wanted her dead.They continued hitting her and the least thing I expected was Ashley running to rescue her.She had bolted out of my sight before I knew it and I was shocked. Are action was like a suicide mission. No one dared to interrupt a royal discipline. King Muna and the Dowager would frown against it. They would be elated to get rid of Ashley who was already on their radar.I held the armrest of my chair tightly and ordered, "Get Ashley Oscar!" The guards were almost catching up with her when Asher jumped in from nowhere.He pulled Ashley to himself and salvaged the situatio
Regan's POV I waited, and thought that Ashley would come to find me, but it was just a wish. She didn't show up. She wasn't wounded, she was only knocked out, she should have regained consciousness and shown up by now.This raised more questions in my heart about her involvement with Asher.After waiting for a few hours, I couldn't wait anymore. I grabbed my crutches, leapt out of my wheelchair and made my way out.Seeing the anger in my face, two guards followed me from behind as I made my way out of my chambers.As I was just entering Asher's chambers, I saw Asher and Ashely walking side by side. They were strolling deeper into Asher's channel and I was sure that he wasn't leasing her to me.They walked comfortably, like they were waiting for this moment to come. Anger boiled inside of me and my blood became hot."Ashley!" I yelled and Ashley turned around instantly.I saw the fear written in her eyes. She looked like she was caught in a wrongful act. This quipped my interest in t
Ashley's POVI wasn't up for dinner, so when they called me for dinner, I declined. I just wanted to be alone and most importantly, I wanted to know Becca's condition. I still could not get the picture of her falling out of my head.Sitting on my bed, I pulled my knees to my chest and hugged my legs tightly. What have I done? Just like Regan said, I must have forgotten my place indeed.There came a sudden knock at the door, making me jump out of my bed. "My lady, the Prince asked for you. I am here to lead you on." A guard announced."Will he cut me some slacks! I just want to be alone," I yelled in my head as I walked towards the door.The guard led me through different lobbies and we finally burst into the courtyard. The Prince was standing, using his crutches. He was watching the full moon.The guard bowed and took his leave. I did my bows too with my arms folded behind me. He gazed at me for a long time before looking away."It's a colorful night. The wind is gentle. The stars ar
EpilogueAdrian's POVI became King Regan's personal guard. I had a chamber to myself in the palace and I began to live in a house like a normal person. I could say that I had all that I wanted but no, something was missing. I had an argument with Natasha and she left me. It was on the day when we conquered King Muna and the Dowerga. When I returned home, Nat was mad at me. She wanted us to get rid of the Dowerga, it was her revenge. I told her that I had no influence over the Dowerga's fate. Whether she dies or lives was not my decision to make. We couldn't kill her during the shootout and after it all when her grandson, Prince Asher wanted to kill her, but My Lord, King Regan, pleaded on her behalf and sent her to exile instead.Nat wasn't satisfied she wanted the Dowerga dead and wanted me to help her or she would do it by herself. I was in a fix. I understood that she wanted revenge but I couldn't go against my master. His wish is my command. I forbade Natasha from doing somethi
Ashley's POVI knew my chance of survival was slim and I felt accomplished even in death. My mission was accomplished. I was able to inform them about my pups and I was able to see Regan. The look in his eyes when he held me... It was enough for me. I would take it to the afterlife.I wasn't willing to come around. I wasn't ready to face the truth about why the king didn't search me, I wasn't ready to know all that he had with Becca. The last memory of the shock and love in his eyes when he held me was enough for me. Therefore, when I opened my eyes I was sure I was in the afterlife. I did not know how many days I had spent on the borderline between the living and the dead, but I was certain of where I was.I was in an empty room and I was the only one there. I'm free, I smiled and looked around carefully. It felt like I was back in Prince Regan's chambers and in the bedroom that we shared when I was with him.I felt light and I thought I was on my feet. At a closer look, I realised
Regan's POV "Ashley!!!" I yelled but she blacked out. Without thinking, I took to my heels and raced down to the clinic with Ashley in my arms. The royal physician took charge. He put everything on hold to attend to her. I couldn't stay still. I paced the waiting room restlessly, waiting for a report. I couldn't fathom what happened to her, but all I prayed for was that she wasn't beyond saving.Asher was with me and in no time Adrian joined us too. When the head physician came to give his report, Asher was nowhere to be found."I'm sorry, My King…." The physician said and I stopped him. "If she dies, you die too," I said grumpily."Adrian… Can you do something? Can you save the day?" I requested."I don't know…. I have to see her condition first," Adrian replied."One thing… it seemed that she just gave birth," the physician said."Yeah… that should be it…" I responded as I remembered what Ashley said earlier about Becca and her mother taking her pups. What the heck is going on?R
Ashley's POV The journey was indeed hectic but it was worth it. Even if I died, I needed to know that my pups were taken to their father, even if the truth about their mother would be gone with me. I needed to know why all that I had believed turned out to be lies. I needed to know why my own abandoned me and Regan. I wanted to see the look on his face when he beheld me as stands with his new Luna, Becca.Stanley didn't mind the blood and all. He held me in his arms and kept speaking comforting words to me all through the way.He apologized for his misdeeds and told me that Becca left him. He said Becca left him immediately when Prince Regan became the Alpha King. He said it was around the time that I went missing and before everyone knew it, Becca became pregnant by the King.My heart squeezed up in pain and I couldn't bear it anymore. Bitterness and resentment burned inside of me and I ordered Stanley to stop talking. The whole revelation was draining the little strength I had insi
The Moonlight Pack Logan's POVIt was a full moon and my wolf wanted to come out, but I was not in the mood. I sat down on my patio, resting.Tonight, all I could think about was Ashley, my ex-girlfriend. Something about the night made me remember her and that brought the case of Ashley Oscar to my mind. Well, she ditched everyone and no one knew of her whereabouts. It's been almost a year and was still missing.Memories came and I remembered all that we shared. I remembered Allen too, the time I spent loathing him and the short time we spent as friends. May his innocent soul rest in peace.I remained there thinking about a series of past events when one of my guards sought to speak with me. He whispered into my ears and my eyes widened.Stanley? Ashley Oscar's ex-mate? What the heck is he doing here? He was the last person I wanted to see. Whatever it was, I didn't turn him away. I allowed him into my presence but treated me like the thrash that he was."What the heck is this?" I gl
A Few Months LaterAshley's POV The pain of abandonment hit me like a typhoon and I loathed in pain and resentment until I couldn't anymore. My Stepmom treated me as she deemed fit. Sometimes she acted so nice and all and sometimes she was like a demon. Although I didn't know what was going on with Becca, she never showed up again. I knew that my Stepmom's mood swings had something to do with whatever was going on with her daughter.When it was time, I had my pups. They were a pair of identical twins. The process was excruciating and I almost lost my life. The wolfsbane interfered with the delivery and until every single one of it was cleaned up, I couldn't bring forth my pups.In the end, I realized that no one really cared. I was all alone and it was the scary truth. Two days after I had my pups, they were taken away from me and I understood my Stepmom's game. She let live to take my pups for her daughter. Does that mean that Becca's seduction of Regan succeeded? I couldn't beli
Regan's POVI was losing my mind and I knew it. I had joined the guards and tore down unfamiliar paths in Colleen looking for Ashley, but there was no sign of her. I even went to see the Dowager, but she knew nothing about her disappearance. It was becoming easy to assume that if Ashly was still alive, she left of her own accord and did not want to be found. But she was carrying my pup, she wouldn't do that.Adrian had visited on different occasions but he came with the same testimony. He couldn't find her nor connect to her. His explanation was simple. He said she was possibly being held by someone with higher supernatural abilities than him. He also suggested that she could be confined with wolfsbane or possibly dead. The last statement almost cost him his head.I was unstable and didn't fit in as a King. Ashley's disappearance was a colossal loss, it affected everything about me. Although I occupied the throne and I was officially the King, it was my right-hand man, Asher, who mad
Regan's POVWaking up at dawn, I realised that I slept all through the night. It was unusual, I wasn't a heavy sleeper and with Ashley's disappearance, my sleep had been lighter.The most alarming thing was that I slept naked. As if that wasn't enough, I felt something soft in my arms, it felt like the body of a woman. What the heck! What have I done? Ashley was still missing.The memory of the previous night came in flashes. I remembered the hotness and the uncontrollable urge for sex. But I didn't call the girls. Who the heck is this? I asked as I flipped on the lamp.The dim room came alive and I saw the woman cuddled up and naked on my bed. It was Becca, Ashley's sister. My body vibrated in rage as I remembered partially, all that I did to her. I mistook her for Ashley! Oh my God! How the heck did she get in here? She even used drugs on me to make me have sex with her. I was sure of it. What I felt the previous night wasn't natural.unable to control my anger, I flung her off the
Regan POV"We will find her," Adrian and Asher assured me for the umpteenth time, but I wasn't convinced. Yeah, Ashley was stubborn and bent in her own ways. But I saw the look in her eyes when I told her to go to my chambers. I saw the remorse in her eyes which tells me that She would want to please me first even if it meant she would defy my orders the next hundred times.I had the guards comb through the palace but she wasn't there. Rossi didn't know either. I had sent messages to her Pack and family, I needed to know if she was with them.Adrian had also tried to look for her. He tried to locate her with his supernatural abilities but he couldn't connect to her. Everyone told me all is fine but I didn't buy it. There was this longing feeling and I just couldn't help but think that something was wrong.I dozed myself with drinks late into the night until Asher came to see me. He took away my drink and berated me."Common Regan, you are the king now. Stop acting indecently…" "The