Ashley's POV"What's up, sweetie? Why are you here so early, and why do your eyes look like you’ve cried a river?" Mabel asked as I walked into her office at the hospital. The moment I saw her, I broke down into tears."Sweetie," she hugged me tightly, concern etched on her face. "What happened? It’s supposed to be a happy day for you—your first day at your new job. Why the tears?""I... I got fired on my first day!" I sobbed, unable to contain my despair."Oh my God!" Mabel gasped, her grip tightening around me. "What did you do? They can’t fire you for no reason at all!""We... we were in Steven's office for introductions, and when... when he was leaving, he stopped by my side and winced in pain, so I... I just touched his hand and asked if he was okay.""And then?" Mabel prompted, her eyes wide with disbelief."And then he fired me!" I cried again, the tears spilling down my cheeks."That darn CEO! How can he just dismiss you because you touched him? That’s insane!" Mabel yelled, h
Steven's POV“Breakfast, Liam,” I said, settling down at the dining table.“Good morning, Steven. How was your night?” Liam greeted, as the workers placed my breakfast in front of me.“My night was okay,” I replied absentmindedly, shoveling food into my mouth.“Really? Mine wasn’t,” he said, a hint of seriousness in his voice. “I kept seeing myself dead in my dreams.”“Not now, Liam. As you can see, I’m having breakfast, and I certainly don’t want to be disturbed.”He looked at me, exhaling a frustrated sigh, before joining me at the table.“Good morning, Alpha,” someone said, breaking through my thoughts. I looked up to see Williams, the human I had turned yesterday.“Williams.”“There’s someone looking for you, Alpha. He’s one of us, but the guards outside said they’ve never seen him before. He’s brutally injured and wants to see you urgently,” Williams explained.“Really? Did he mention his name?” I asked, my interest piqued.“He said he’s one of your betas,” Williams replied, and
Steven's POV“Marry me, Ashley Green,” I declared, watching as her expression turned from confusion to disbelief.“Marry you?” she stammered, clearly taken aback. “Umm... Are you okay, Mr. Steven? Are you sure you’re at the right place? Something must be wrong because this can’t be happening.”“The wedding will be held in four days,” I continued, my voice steady.“Wait a minute. Why do you think I’ll marry you?” “Because I’m telling you to,” I insisted, the conviction in my voice unwavering. “I made you a promise fifteen years ago. I promised to marry you.”“What? The first time I met you, you fired me for no reason at all! So when exactly did you make this supposed promise?” I could see the wheels turning in her head, the memories struggling to resurface. “I guess you don’t remember me,” I replied, my tone softening. “That kid and I are almost like two different people now. I’ve changed a lot.” “Can you please tell me what’s going on? I’m in the dark here.” Her eyes searched mine,
Ashley's POVI tossed and turned in bed again, frustration building up until my head smacked against the bedside table."Ouch," I winced, clutching my forehead. "This can only mean bad luck..."I sat up slowly, the darkness of the room feeling heavier with every second. My thoughts drifted to the one person who had been haunting my mind."Why is my life like this? And why is Mr. Jaden making it even more complicated? He's not really Leon, right? No, he can’t be Leon. My Leon... he was kind, gentle. This man is nothing like him.""Are you trying to wake up the entire building?" Mabel's voice rang out, pulling me from my thoughts as she entered my room with her usual bluntness."I'm sorry, Mabel," I muttered, rubbing my tired eyes. "I just couldn't sleep. Every time I manage to doze off, I keep dreaming of him. Of Leon. The last time I saw him.""And why on Earth are you suddenly dreaming about your long-lost childhood sweetheart?" Mabel asked, crossing her arms with a raised brow."I do
Ashley's POVI broke into uncontrollable laughter, and Steven’s intense stare only seemed to fuel my amusement. His cold eyes bore into mine, making my giggles grow louder."I’m… I’m sorry," I gasped between bursts of laughter. "It’s just… it’s just so funny to think of you magically healing my mom and then forcing me to marry you in three days."The moment I said the words, his face darkened. A low, rumbling growl echoed from deep within him, and the sound sent a chill down my spine. My laughter instantly died, replaced by a deep, uneasy silence. I slowly looked up at him, and what I saw made my blood run cold.In an instant, Steven’s form shifted before my very eyes. His body rippled, muscles growing and shifting unnaturally. His face twisted as his teeth elongated, and soon, a terrifying beast stood before me—a hairy, towering figure with glowing, predatory eyes and fangs that seemed to gleam like daggers under the dim light. "Ahhh!" I screamed, stumbling backward in a panic, my b
Steven's POVFlashback"I’ve completed the mission, Alpha," Williams’s voice cut through the quiet of my office, his presence a ghost in the room. His steps were soundless, but his words carried weight."So, you’ve found out everything about Ashley?" I asked, not bothering to look up from the stack of documents in front of me. "Yes, Alpha. I’ve even installed cameras in her house, just to make sure we didn’t miss anything," Williams added, the cold satisfaction in his voice clear."Good job," I muttered, a smirk curling on my lips. *I always know how to stay ten steps ahead.*Flashback EndsThe weight of the memory hung in the air as I sat in my office, the sky outside darkening to a deep shade of purple. I stared out the window, but my mind wasn’t on the view—it was on the hunt. The one who had killed my betas. Whoever it was, they couldn’t hide forever. I will find you. You won’t get away from me.My fists clenched involuntarily, my rage simmering beneath the surface, threatening t
Ashley’s POVThe moment I stepped into my room, my heart was already racing from Steven's abrupt message. His words held a power over me that left me feeling small and exposed, yet somehow... captivated. I quickly slipped on the first dress I saw, not bothering to check the mirror. As I took a deep breath, I couldn’t shake the strange pull he had on me—an irresistible mix of danger and attraction. It was a feeling I couldn’t explain, and it scared me.Outside, I froze at the sight of a sleek black car parked by the curb, guarded by two men. They were tall, broad-shouldered, and wore casual clothes with dark sunglasses, almost like movie stars. I felt my heart skip as I walked toward them, my nerves mixing with curiosity.Then, one of them turned. He slowly lowered his shades, revealing a familiar pair of intense eyes.“Steven!” I blurted out, my voice sounding more eager than I intended.His lips curled into a knowing smirk. “Staring, are we? Surprised?”I quickly looked down, feeling
Ashley’s POVThe cab finally pulled up in front of the fashion house, and I barely caught my breath before rushing inside. I was late, and the thought of Steven's reaction made my heart pound harder.A woman near the entrance spotted me instantly. “Are you Miss Ashley Green?”“Yes, that’s me,” I panted, trying to compose myself.She nodded. “You’re expected on the fourth floor.”I muttered a quick thank you and hurried to the elevator. My palms were clammy as I rode up, my heart racing with dread.When the doors opened, there he was: Steven, seated on a leather couch, looking calm but with a dangerous edge. Liam stood beside him. Steven glanced at his watch, raising a single eyebrow as he met my gaze.“Right on time,” he said flatly, his voice slicing through the air like a knife.I glared at him, almost daring him to say something more. But before he could, Liam’s soft voice broke the tension. “I hope you had no trouble finding the place?”“No, not really,” I replied, forcing a smile