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 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
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 POV I was giddy with happiness as I prepared to meet Stanley, he had asked me to meet him at Lovers Lounge.Lovers Lounge is a famous place in town where most werewolves claim their mates.It was the best day of my life, I was excited and anxious. I knew this was no ordinary meeting as Stanley must have planned to claim me.Since I wolfed out at eighteen, I had been anxious about finding my mate. I found out on my nineteenth birthday and it turned out to be one of my friends, Stanley.He had came to my apartment early in the morning. He had knocked and I was going to get the door when I felt a strange pull towards the door.I knew the meaning of the pull instantly as I had heard my friends who had found their mates discussed it.I pulled the door open and my eyes shone in amazement as I found my friend; Stanley. He was smiling brightly.In one hand was a bunch of flowers and in the other was a wrapped gift."Happy birthday, Sky," He said richly and chuckled as he brushed pass
I staggered my way back to the pack house.Whilst Skylar howled in anguish as she tried to contain the clutches of her pain, I suffered a more excruciating pain.My heart was in so much pain that I lost my way. When I came to, I realized that I was in the pack house and I was standing in front of my parents apartment.I wasn't supposed to be here, I was supposed to be back in my room, I lectured myself and wheeled my way back to my place.My body was stiff and I couldn't take a step. I wanted to leave but I was angry and embittered. I felt cheated and I wanted to break even.Instead of turning away like a coward, I marched into the corridor and pressed my way back into my parents' apartment.Just as I lifted my hand to turn the door knob, I heard yellings and I decided to eavesdrop."How could you dad!? How could you do this to me!? And mum? I am ashamed of you… how could you agree to give me out in marriage to that lame prince!? Prince Regan!? No way." Becca yelled."Listen, Becca, w
Alpha Simpson summoned us into his office. He was the pack's Alpha.While we made our way out of the hall, I beheld the carriage that was sent by the king. It was supposed to take the bride down to the palace.My heart skipped a beat as we walked past it. King Muna never makes empty threats."Mr Oscar, this isn't a joke. King Muna will definitely massacre your whole family by this time tomorrow if you did not dance to his tune. He even sent an edict," Alpha Simpson said looking earnestly from my father to Becca."King Muna is unpredictable, if he gets angry, things might not end with your family alone. He could annihilate the whole pack." Alpha Simpson added, looking at Becca squarely."I will do it!" I screamed without thinking."Good radiance to bad rubbish!" Becca retorted scornfully."How dare you speak up! You unfilial and unpatriotic fool! You would rather prefer that everyone get killed, right?" Alpha Simpson yelled in his alpha voice and we all shivered.Becca flinched, she bo
"My prince! We are here with your bride; Ashley Oscar," one of the eunuchs announced. "Let her in!" a cold voice ordered with authority. The door opened and closed almost immediately as the eunuchs took their leave. Right inside the room, I felt the strong aura I had felt while I was with the king. Although it wasn't as intense as the king's, it was strong enough to make me shrink. My head remained bowed as I waited for my fate. "How dare you make a prince wait! I waited for your arrival for days," An angry voice emanated from a corner of the room. Silence fell and I remained in my position. How could I tell him that I am not the original but a substitute. Revealing as much as that could jeopardize my effort. Suddenly, a low and muffled sound of pleasure hit the room. It was followed by a loud smacking of lips, chuckles and moans. "Lift up your head," the prince said in between moans. I lifted up my head and staggered backwards in shock as I beheld the prince. On his lap was a
Prince Regan"Giddy up!" I yelled as soon as I settled on Maximus; my best horse.It neighed and I smiled.I fastened my disguise and held Maximus' reins."Giddy up!" My shadow guard yelled from behind me.Both horses surged forward and galloped into the wild.With our wolves' eyes peering into the dark night, we guided our horses down the uneven terrain that leads into one of Coleen's most sacred forests.My two swords nested in a quiver strapped to one of my sides. Although my shadow guard is capable, I was not ready to take chances.My mind was not at ease which was unusual, although the reason wasn't far fetched. I just got married.Maya, my bride could bump into my chambers even without requesting for her. And as a matter of fact, she can't discover my secrets, she is one of my enemies.Marrying an enemy is like sleeping on coals of fire but I damned the consequences and did it for a greater course."Giddy up!" I yelled again and Maximus obeyed. I had to return to the palace as s