"Where'd he go?" Seth asked. I'm still seated on the bench garden and Aiden just left to pick the journals Nick was talking about.
"To Titus. Did you know that he's dead?"
Seth nodded and took a seat next to me. "Yeah. Aiden had planned to do that after finding out about you. Nick confirmed it today."
My stare went far and blank. I can't forget why Titus did what he'd done. I understand his pain for losing his mate. Though I had hoped he has other ways to have himself killed so I'll have a chance to confess about being a stealer myself.
Anyway, so far the situation has eased and I shouldn't bother with it.
"Are you two...good?" Seth asked hesitantly.
I nodded and turned my head to him with a tiny smile but my eyes are sure sparkling.
"Great." he sighed. "That's good news. I thought for a while that Aiden would prolong his rage. I did think he will forgive but not this fast." he grinned and le
Ashira's POV"Where'd he go?" Seth asked. I'm still seated on the bench garden and Aiden just left to pick the journals Nick was talking about."To Titus. Did you know that he's dead?"Seth nodded and took a seat next to me. "Yeah. Aiden had planned to do that after finding out about you. Nick confirmed it today."My stare went far and blank. I can't forget why Titus did what he'd done. I understand his pain for losing his mate. Though I had hoped he has other ways to have himself killed so I'll have a chance to confess about being a stealer myself.Anyway, so far the situation has eased and I shouldn't bother with it."Are you two...good?" Seth asked hesitantly.I nodded and turned my head to him with a tiny smile but my eyes are sure sparkling."Great." he sighed. "That's good news. I thought for a while that Aiden would prolong his rage. I did think he will forgive but not this fast." he grinned and le
Ashira's POV"Stolen?" Aiden's voice is deep and full. I can sense confusion in it and Im not sure but I heard a slight anger. His eyes are darted at mine that made me feel intimidated, somehow.I gulped and swallowed the lump that formed in my throat. I can't understand how he affects me. It's pleasurable but also frightening. In a good way though.I hesitantly nodded my head, suddenly out of words."What do you mean?" he asked again with the same tone. I can't read what he's thinking but I'm sure he's not happy with the flow of our conversation.His gaze made me drown in fear, not to him, but to the way I felt from it. He's displeased with the information and I can feel it. It's like he's being angered by the thought but he's also suppressing himself. I don't understand but I tried to waive the thoughts and continued speaking."Being a stealer is not just about stealing mate of another. I, as a stealer, can be stolen
Ashira's POVI heard mumbling and whispers from the living room as I walked down the staircase.I woke up without Aiden beside me. Its weird because I'm not used with sleeping with anyone but when I opened my eyes and did not find him there, I felt sad. I told you, its weird.When I entered the living room, I saw everyone sitting on the couch. Ava, Seth, and Nick are the ones talking and thats where the noise is coming from. It seems like they're discussing about something. Aiden, on the other hand, was sitting comfortably while sipping on his coffee.When he saw me, he smirked and my cheeks flushed instantly.Last night, we did it three times in a row andthatsmirk clearly means something."Yes! Then we should add a beer fountain!" Nick suggested happily. Okay, I guess something is happening.Aiden tapped on the space beside him, giving me a small nod. His playful gaze didn't left his face.
Ashira's POV"You're crazy, Luce." I shook my head in disbelief. What has gotten into her? Escaping a mate, and an Alpha at that is simply not possible."I'll be more crazy being with Jacob, Ashi! Please!"I never saw Lucy like this... broken. Or lost. I can hardly tell. Her eyes has puffed just from the bits of tears and I can say she's been crying a lot to have such sensitive eyes.I'm not sure if I must help her but a part of me pity her. I don't want to see her like this. Never."How do you plan this exactly? I'm not agreeing with your idea but I'm curious how you'll pull this off." I said, calmly. Im trying to digest the situation. Avoiding to decide hastily or this could be worse. But it can be better, too. Oh, god. This will sure explode my head."Youre not agreeing yet."her voice is full of hope. "You won't do much, Ash. All I ask is someone to cover
Aiden's POV"Aiden! Oh my God!"I watched my mate's friend walked right to me, panicking and hysterical as she grabbed a fistful of her hair. Her eyes dilated, her lips trembling and I hate how my chest heavied and ache andfuck! Something bad did happen!This is the fucking first time that I felt this way. I can't find my breath, I can't focus my mind, I can't think straight, and I don't know what to do or what the fuck is happening.For a moment, I was immobile... stunned. And my fucking head is barely holding itself. Was this the mate bond? Is she gone?No! Fuck no!I can feel that she's still alive! She has to!"Where is she?" my voice growled and low. I can't think straight. I can't sense her around and that gave me the urge to punch anyone or shift and bite off heads.Fuck.Where the fuck is she? "Tell me!""I don't know! My God! We were just running and I overrun he
Ashira's POVAn hour and a half ago..."Go! Run, fast, Luce!"My heartbeat is drumming like crazy. I can't sense Jacob but I can feel Aiden was around. Seth must distract them or else- well, neither way will be worse. But I choose that my best buddy won't suffer more than she's already experiencing.Whatever it is.Lucianna ran past me, getting her quickest pace. I knew she feel the frustration and this nerving situation right now.I can see the North border with my enhanced sight. Two-no- three guards were there.Shit.Maybe I could distract them?I was about to run faster and reaching to set there first but suddenly, I was on air!"What the-""Hm, scent of Aiden. You're coming with me."He's carrying me like I'm a sack of cotton and
Aiden's POVI can't explain my feelings right now.I was delighted, relieved even. But my trouble of a mate can't stop murmuring about another possible setback.Sigh.I think Ashira was seducing me, and it was effective. I can feel my crotch swelling on my pants. The scent of her aroused fluid lingers on my nose like toxins. It's almost unbearable to held myself back but no, I can't jump on her now.I won't.Damn, its so hard to say."You're tempting but that won't work on me right now, Ash. We'll talk about the Rogue tomorrow. For now, I need you to rest."I managed to smirk as I said the words. I can feel her frustration and I'm not sure where it was from. She instantly shut her emotions, blocking me to feel more of it.I'm dismayed but relieved at the same time. Now, I won't fought myself altog
Ashira's POVI'm staring far to nothing with a knotted forehead. My attention for Seth who's doing some 'playful' back and forth steps beside me was lesser than my thoughts."I don't get it, why can't I go with them?" I seemed like a child throwing tantrums but Seth didn't respond. "Hey!" He still ignored me. "Can you please halt your steps?" He didn't. "Seth!"I grabbed on his elbow to stop him from walking. I'm sure my nose was flaring right now because I'm starting to be fuming mad from my thoughts and Seth's unconcerned behavior.Seth was not bothered at all!The last thing I'd like to feel was this. To be frustrated and confuse. A lot of questions kept lingering inside my head and I'm dying that I'm a mile away from gaining a solution. Or more like, what I wanted to have."Ash, both of us can't go, okay?" He said, stomping his feet as he ta
Chapter 62:Aiden’s POV“Is everything alright? What happened back there earlier? You scared us.” Nick said.Ashira is now resting as well as Quillon. This is a long night and Ashira gave birth easily and faster than expected.“Yes. Nothing was wrong. Go to Zynia and ask her to come in my office. I’ll head there and wait for her.”Nick looked confuse and I know he have a lot of question in his head but I can’t disclose this to anyone yet. I will soon, I know.I didn’t wait for Nick to say more and turned to go inside the office. It’s not too long and Zynia came knocking.“Alpha Aiden.” she greeted.“Please close the door, Z.” I asked and she did. “Take a seat.”I grabbed a glass and wine for us, giving her t
Chapter 61:Ashira’s POVIn spite of Nick’s motivation and hard work to held a pack party, he succeeded. After three days of preparation, the party is ongoing tonight at the pack’s clearing.Nick insisted for a wild party so he picked a bonfire theme in the heart of the Prime’s forest where booze and feast are served. I sat in the man-made stage together with the officials of the pack, and Aiden beside me.The pack people has started eating, drinking and dancing. Everything is so peaceful and they are fun to watch.“I got bored with this loud get-together.” Seth said out of the blue. He does look bored as he sip on his drink. Ava chuckled beside him.“You’re just no fun!” Nick said as he bob his head with the music. “Having a mate made you guys no fun!!!&rdq
Chapter 60Ashira’s POV“Just shift when the time has come… Please.”My tears pooled down my cheek. I don’t want to show him that I feel pity for him, I know that’s the least thing he needed to see. But its too painful for me to see him like this…“B-But I want to be the first one to hold him…”“You can still do that even on your wolf.” he responded, wiping the tears on my cheek.“But its different.” I pushed him and he didn’t resist this time. I looked him in the eyes and noticed that his eyes are red. He looked so soft, far from how he is and it pained me to know that I made him this way. If it ain’t for me, he wouldn’t feel like this.I tiptoed and pressed my forehead to his. Aiden’s hand easily gu
Ashira’s POVHave you ever felt waking up with a feathery feeling? I can feel like my body was flying in the air as if I don’t weight at all. It’s… so light. I feel so light.“It’s been three days. Why isn’t she waking up?”Aiden? Why is his voice so hoarse and tired? Did Nick stopped helping him out with the pack works and he was loaded with the job?I can feel a familiar warmth on my palm. I know this hand. I know every inch and warmth of this big hands. Suddenly, I feel like my hand was micro-sized in between his.“Have we been tricked?”That’s Seth. Tricked of what?Hey, why can’t I open my eyes? I feel light but too lazy to even open my eyelids?‘No. Please no. Come back to me, baby.’I sweat that was Aiden’s voice reaching me through our portal. I have hea
Chapter 58.5Aiden’s POV“I expected you to, Aiden.” said the Alpha King Zeron. “I will give you time to discuss this matter with your mate. I’ll be back in an hour and meet you and your Luna at this serene place.”Discuss this with Ashira? Should I…?“One last question, Your Highness, if I may.” I bowed my head to him as my jaw tightens. I didn’t gave it a thought to discuss this matter with Ashira, I know she will not like it because of the current state of her mind right now.She don’t believe me or anyone. She might think I’m the one who’s stealing her.“Of course, my brave wolf.”I looked up and saw him and his eyes smiling again. I’m beginning to think that when he tries to control his annoyance, he does that
Chapter 58: The Alpha King’s OfferAshira’s POVI never saw the Alpha King in person, no one does. And seeing him now, his aura full of… darkness and power, I feel my knees trembled.As if I snapped in my own thought, I bowed my head like Aiden did.“A-Alpha King.” I uttered in a trembling voice. He didn’t even do anything to scare us but I feel this way…“At ease, my wolves. I’m not here for harm, as I’ve said, I’m here to help.” his voice really makes everyone who heard it shake. I get it that his power is beyond anyone because of the combination of wolves of all continent under his reign but experiencing it right now in flesh is just too surreal.We lifted our heads and I was welcomed by an oceanic blue eyes. I haven’t seen eyes like t
Chapter 57.5: Arrival of the King (Part Two)Ashira’s POVTwo weekshad passed.I recovered a little from the pain of losing my mate. I got the hang of living in this pack and being with their Alpha, Aiden. He come and go from time to time but not a single day has passed that he don’t visit.We talk. I still hate him but we talk. I don’t know why I feel different when he is around. Its not a light feeling, I can feel my chest twisting with pain and wrath but something in me whispers that I enjoy his company.During daylight, I feel fine. Coping. Better. Not until the dark comes.I still cry whenever a picture of Elon pops out of my head but it often happens at night and it deprives me of having enough sleep. At bed time, I use all thoughts I have to think. And it
Chapter 57: Arrival of the King (Part One)Aiden’s POV*Slap!*I don’t mind the sting I felt on my face but Ashira’s slap also struck my heart with an intolerable pain. I was stunned and unable to move from where I stood, even my face won’t tilt back and my eyes has feared seeing her current expression.“You can’t fool me!”Even her voice has a hint of pain in it that my chest felt heavy and clenched. I tried talking to her about the truth again today. She has rested and slept outdoors last night and I let her be, trying not to distract her.I watched her sleep from far.I waited for her to wake up, asked someone to bring her some food. She ate. A little. But she was still dozing off and now she is crying. Mad, angered, lonely, and hurt. That is all I cou
Chapter 56: Stole youAiden’s POV“How dare you to come near me?” Her voice is trembling but I heard the hate and anger in it with clear emphasis.I never thought that the sparkling eyes I adored will ever look at me like this. Like I’m a monster. Like I shouldn’t even exist.Can’t she feel our bond at all?My mind is puzzled, its breaking apart. This situation is dreading, and the lack of solution or cure for Ashira’s case had increases the frustration I feel that leads to a building sense of lost on my part. The pain in my chest was the last thing I have on the list, or so I tried.Because if I don’t and just let myself get drowned from every sting I felt in my soul, I won’t be able to function. At all.“This is my pack.I make the rules.”