Ashley's POV "Hey, soldier lady! Do you think you can beat me now?" Logan asked as soon as we dismounted from his horse. He had brought me to the sandhill again. I knew he brought me over to ease my tension. Well, I didn't need him to watch my back again, it was time to move on. But what could I do? "Of course, I will beat you hands down," I laughed. My eyes widened as he detached two swords from the scabbard. I wasn't ready for a fight. I raised my finger and shook my head. "Nah…I'm not up to it," I yelled and walked away. "Puff! Scaredy cat!" He returned the swords and began walking in my direction. "Did you do it?" "What?" "Mattias," he asked brazenly. "Oh! I see… Did you bring me here to interrogate me? I thought Alpha Simpson did that already." "Nah, Ashley… I should know as much. I am personally involved, you know… he murdered my mate and killed my good friend… Allen… I need closure too." Without breathing a word, I continued to climb up the sandy hill and he foll
Ashley's POVMy abductor rode the horse like a maniac. It skidded the uneven terrain at a mad speed, making me hold my breath.Even with the cover around my head, I knew that we were in the woods. I had become familiar with the smell of the woods.The horse came to an abrupt stop and I was bundled down the horse. Without as much as a protest, I followed my abductor as he pulled me along.Human voices became audible from a distance and suddenly the whole place began to feel familiar.It felt like I had been here before and despite the covering over my head, I felt I could find my way."The Strikers Sect! Those bastards!" I gritted as realization dawned on me.I was led into the and the noise ceased immediately. My abductor kicked my legs making me fall on my knees. The plastic bag on my head was removed and I blinked my eyes as I tried to adjust to light."Oh… you left my eyes open, I can see everyone now, aren't you afraid that I will snitch on you?" I mocked them as I looked around.
Maya's POV I still hadn't got any useful information about Regan. Rather, he had succeeded in getting me all riled up. When Ashley visited, I got worked up and unleashed my anger and frustrations on her. Little did I know that I was playing Regan's game. It was after she had left that I realized that Regan used me as a weapon to teach her a lesson. Realizing that I fell for his cheap tricks made me feel used and got me more angry. Or maybe his tricks were not cheap. I learned he almost ended up killing the bitch. I wanted her dead. Yes! I wanted her to be gone. Despite her curse and lowly status, I still feel pressured by her. I have only seen her a few times. But there is something strange about her. She has a fire in his eyes. In her lowly eyes is a fire of rivalry. Although I didn't want Regan, that didn't mean I wanted to share him with anyone. If I didn't have him no one would. If I wanted her dead, a few of my father's men is all it takes to do the job. But she was th
Ashley's POV The mystery behind Mattias' sudden death just cleared up. Realizing that his death was linked to me in any way was a great shock. I couldn't believe he was the one who attacked me that night. He must have attacked me the same way he attacked Allen. Mattias was a skilled soldier and I doubt if I could beat him on my own. If those men had not helped out, I might have turned up dead just like Allen. I will ask Rocco about it, I muttered but I wasn't sure if he would open up. He had become cold since the incident. I just got entangled with the Strikers Sect. I had thought that I didn't need to join the rebel group anymore but they kept their end of the deal and I had to keep mine. Walking out of the cave, I looked around and smiled in satisfaction. The cave looked dilapidated and insignificant from the outside and one would miss it at first glance. Returning to the barrack with my eyes open was problematic. I still did not know my way with my eyes wide open. ****** I
Ashley's POVRocco and I returned to the barracks after my meeting with Zane. On our way back, I tried to engage Rocco in discussions but he zoned out on me. After trying to make him talk, I withdrew into my shell and we returned quietly.I was engrossed in my thoughts and I remembered my meeting with Zane."The members and some of the higher-ups are against my decision to absorb you into the group. They felt that you were just a woman and you could compromise the integrity of the group… As you can see, the group is not a joke. But I watched you fight and I saw your potential. I also did my findings and I realized that you have lived through hell. Your resilience got me hooked. I absorbed you based on my terms… you have to live up to my expectations." Zane's words resounded in my ears again and I jumped up to cut some leaves hanging down from a tall tree."Puff! They should get the fuck away… I don't need the group anymore. Mattias is dead already. I wasn't the one who killed him, but
Adrian's POVI got more curious as I floated over the palace. Only Prince Regan's chambers were under the seal. Every other part of the palace was free.What the heck! I made an abrupt landing in the Prince's chambers but I vanished immediately. I landed outside the palace and hid behind a nearby tree, trying to cool the heat still radiating from my body.Apart from the seal over Regan's chambers, there was an invisible fire used as an edge around his place. The fire burnt so badly that anyone would turn to ashes in just a few minutes.This did not look like the work of the spy that I had encountered in the Prince's chambers before.After the burning sensation ceased I climbed up the tree and resumed my cloaking technique.This time, the tree was nearer to the Prince's chambers and I could see clearer.Prince Regan rode into his courtyard and a few maids and guards attended to him. They were not affected by the fire and I marveled.I remained in my hideout and continued to watch. A f
Ashley's POV"Good day," I bowed as I greeted Zane. I had arrived at the cave earlier than usual. He was standing outside the cave with his hands resting in his pockets."Where is Rocco?" He asked with a frown, stretching his neck to look behind me."He told me to come on my own since I came earlier.""You should have come together… Anyways, let me introduce the one who would engage you for the next few weeks. Training lasts for a month, but if you perform well, it could end earlier," Zane said and I bowed.When I lifted my head, I saw another man standing beside Zane. At a closer look, I realized that it was the man who abducted me in front of the barrack.I disliked him since the day he abducted me and downgraded my gender and I knew the feeling was mutual. I wanted to have some fun, I wanted to have a smooth sailing here, but I think my life wasn't meant to run smoothly.Putting aside my hatred, I bowed my head to greet him. He dabbled his finger over his chin and looked straight
The crowd rumbled and I thought they would stop me, but no one stopped me. A few steps away from the veil, I halted as the aura became stronger. I couldn't lift my legs. A great weakness enveloped me and my legs buckled. I fell flat on my face and laughter broke out from behind me. I blushed with embarrassment. I realized that they knew that I wouldn't get to veil that was why no one stopped me.Laying there on the floor, I looked ahead still determined to get to the veil. I dragged myself forward, stretching out my arm, as I tried to reach out for the veil. But I didn't make it far.Right there on the floor, I heard footsteps approaching. Two men grabbed my arm and pulled me up. They dragged me off the elevation and dragged me towards the entrance of one of the room-like compartments within the cave.I smiled faintly. Yes, I was going to see what the compartment looked like. But, the pristine voice from the veil broke into my ears again."Let her be!" He commanded and the men who
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