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
Adrian's POVMy next stop was the secret meeting place. I couldn't play dumb after what I had witnessed at the Prince's place. I still haven't found any clue as to why the Dowager visited. I had to ascertain that our meeting place was safe. Otherwise, meetings would have to be on hold until I figured out what was happening. But considering the times, we were in a crucial moment and such a break would hinder all our ongoing plans, there was no time to waste.Landing in front of the thatched house that I had erected around the area. I cracked the door open and walked in to fix a few things. After I had settled in, I walked out, taking a stroll around and checking out the whole area.I was behind the cave where we used to have our meetings when the smell of smoked meat wafted into my nose. Turning swiftly, I looked around, but there was no one in sight. "Come out!" I commanded knowingly."Thank you for the lead, I have been trying to find this place," a familiar voice sounded behind
Regan's POVI was sitting in the bar in my courtyard, waiting for Asher. He had promised to come around earlier. I was happy to have him around. If I wouldn't die of boredom, I needed someone to keep me company since I couldn't leave the palace for now.I was informed that Adrian canceled two meetings consecutively, claiming that it wasn't safe. He did not mention the reason and was still expecting to hear from him."You look tense nowadays," Asher's voice broke into my thoughts and I lifted my head to see him walk up to me."Really?" I asked, playing ignorance. "Yeah, your wife should have mentioned it. Or am I saying something wrong?" He asked."Not entirely wrong…" I said and he took his seat in front of me."So what's wrong?" "Nothing much…" I responded, trying to conjure something."Haven't you noticed Maya and Prince Adams?" I asked, finding a good topic."I don't know what to think about those two… they are both shameless.""I have not touched my wife for once since we got m
Regan's POVIt was the beginning of a new day and there was nothing unusual about the morning. It was just the normal bustling activities of a new day.I had not set my eyes on Maya since I was informed about her pregnancy. She hid away from me to conceal her condition.Meanwhile, she had been having bouts of morning sickness. I heard her vomit even from my chambers.Thinking about it made me mad, but Adrian warned me to keep my cool for now. He claimed that he needed to sort out some things, most especially, the Dowager's secret visit to my chambers.I had just had my breakfast and I was preparing to settle in my study when a guard arrived, asking for me.He bowed and from his appearance, I knew he was from Queen Dowager's chambers."Good day, Prince Regan," he bowed."What's the occasion?" I asked grimly."The Dowager summoned you. She wants you to visit her chambers immediately," he said."Why?""I have no idea, my Prince."Did she summon my wife and me?" I questioned."I have no i
Ashley's POVIt was the wee hours of the night. I was dressed to look light and ordinary. I had a few of my fighting gear tucked underneath my disguise. I might not need them but they might come in handy.Shawn was already waiting on the horse at the point of rendezvous. A faint smile painted his face and he dabbed his fingers over his lips as he sighted me.He rared the horse towards me and stretched his arm out. I scoffed and gripped his arm as he pulled me up on the horse. Without hesitation, he pulled the reins and the horse galloped away.The distance to the palace was far, but Shawn rode the horse like a maniac. We made it to the palace before Dawn."That was crazy!" I yelled. I dismounted from the horse, coughing hard."I feel like throwing up," I complained."Common, stop acting up. It's time to go. I will be waiting on the other side. Remember all that you learned. This is just a trial. You can't get caught," he said and I nodded my head as I started running.The palace layo
Regan's POV"What is that?" Asher's voice sounded behind me and I looked back. At that moment I lost sight of the suspicious soldier that I had commanded to stop.I heard a thud on the other side of the wall only to realize that the soldier had leaped over the palace wall.The guard who was pushing me ran after the soldier. He leaped over the wall in pursuit while Asher and I exchanged glances."It was a suspicious person," I replied to Asher."I was right about my suspicion. He just escaped," I added and my guard was back.He shook his head, "he is gone. He escaped on a horse, there was a rider too," he said."Really? That means it's not simple. The intrusion was planned," Asher and I responded in astonishment."Hey Adrian, are you there? If you are there, I need you to look into something for me. Someone disguised as a soldier just escaped through the west wing of the palace. He is wearing the soldier's uniform and he escaped on a horse with a rider. Can you track them down?" I mind
Adrian's POV If there was anything I hated, it was being in the dark. It's two weeks now and I still couldn't fathom all the strange events that were happening. I was struck hard in the face when I realized that my mortal enemy was my mate. It was a big blow. I had lived all my life embedded in work. I didn't usually think about having a mate or whatever… but whenever such luxury came to my mind I usually thought that the Moon Goddess would give me the best, that was if I ever had a mate. What a scary fate! I had to choose between my master and my mate. Well, I think I made my choice already. She knew our meeting place and I shouldn't let her live. But what did I do? I saved her. Knowing fully well that she was working with Dowager, my Master's greatest enemy. I hadn't had any trace of her since I left her at my thatched house. When I returned she had recovered and she was gone. I knew I was being used. Not knowing how she would strike, I canceled two subsequent meetings and I w
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