Abigail's POVAmanda had always been known for her deceptive skill, so it was quite hard for me to trust her when Daniel came to me. Looking at her from the window, I could see it in her eyes, this time, she wasn't lying. She was desperate. My heart skipped a beat at the thought that she might have changed. 'She possibly couldn't have changed in just a few days,' I thought, narrowing my eyes. 'Maybe she's just a great actress…' I shrugged the thoughts away. I didn't have time to second guess my instincts.Her voice rang out again, loud and broken. She screamed my name like her life depended on it, and maybe it did. 'Maybe I should hear her out… give her the benefit of the doubt,' I muttered to my wolf, letting out a breath. 'She wouldn't be able to harm us after all.'"Let her speak," I commanded, my voice echoed with authority. Daniel hesitated for only a second before releasing her. Amanda fell to her knees instantly, her shoulders slumped in exhaustion or surrender, I couldn't
Abigail's POV "Abi..." Her final whisper faded as her eyes closed. Before I could even react, Daniel had already struck the killing blow to our attacker.I stood frozen, unable to believe what I was seeing. Blood spattered across my clothes, warm and sticky against my skin. 'What have I done? Why did it have to be her?' Thoughts raced through my mind as I dropped to my knees beside Amanda. Her breathing was slow but she was alive. The gunshot wound was deep but had miraculously missed her vital organs. I needed to get her to medical help immediately."Why would she do this?" I whispered, cradling her head. "We weren't even friends. Why risk her life for mine?"I had hated Amanda for the cruel things she and Christopher had done to me. I'd wanted revenge; to make her suffer tenfold for the pain she caused, but I never wanted her dead. Never this.Christopher's ambush party was being killed off around us. Dawn was approaching, and I needed to return before Asher discovered I was gone.
Daniel's POVI could see the smile beaming from Asher's face... he was so happy. I had never seen him smile like that, not since I've known him, and that's been a long time. He was truly happy with Abigail.His plan had worked.I had never imagined it could. Fighting a war against the wolf hunters head-on had always seemed like a death sentence. But Asher, he had crafted a brilliant plan, something no one dared to consider possible.When he first brought it up, even I had doubted it. The sorcerers were powerful, too powerful, and they didn't concern themselves with our wars. They did their own bidding. But for the first time, they were fighting beside us.Wolves and witches... united. It still sounded impossible even now, watching it unfold. Asher had planted the seed, but it took more than just hope to make it happen.When I first met with the Sorcerer Supreme, he refused. Cold and without empathy. He wanted no part of our affairs.I was persistent, but that wasn't enough either.It
Asher's POV'We won... we were outnumbered, outmatched, but we won.' I smiled faintly, blood drying on my skin, the battlefield littered with the groans of the wounded. Though it pained me that Christopher had gotten away, I knew deep down... the war was over.I took a step forward, facing the remnants of Christopher's pack. Their faces were torn between fear and confusion, the pain of betrayal by their Alpha heavy in their eyes."Your Alpha, the one you placed your faith in, has run away. He left you to die on the battlefield," I said, voice loud and firm, echoing across the clearing. "There's no honour in dying for a coward. If you wish to live, if you wish to belong to a future, lay down your weapons and stand with me. I will protect you. I will lead you. From now on, I will be your Alpha."A tense silence followed... then a voice rose from the crowd."He abandoned us!" a tall, muscular wolf with a scar across his cheek shouted, stepping forward. "Christopher promised us victory, p
Abigail’s POV.I saw her smirk at me as my mate Christopher pulled her into a tight hug and planted a kiss on her lips as he murmured something into her ears.Gosh! I was supposed to be out there dancing with him, not her!We have been married for a few years, today making it the 5th year. Well, no child, which made others consider me as the “girl who wasn't good enough for their alpha.” I thought things were going to change, to get better, but no, it went from bad to worse after my mate's first love came back to the pack about a month ago. I now saw myself being sidelined.It was our 5th anniversary, but no one noticed me. I was even starting to believe that Amanda, Chris's first love, was the wife and not me."Oh, you look good today, Luna.” I sighed as I looked up and saw Asher, my gamma, smiling at me.“Please have this.” He said and passed me a glass of cocktail.“Thanks.” I smiled, taking the glass, and I took a sip from the drink.If no one was ever good to me, my gamma would d
“Good morning, Asher.” I smiled at him.We didn't talk much, but he was really particular when it came to me and my safety. Sometimes I felt comfortable with him, then when I was with Chris, I didn't know why.As I walked to mine and Chris's room after I sent Asher off, the pain I had felt earlier once again returned. I sat down on the closest coach, as I was already in the main sitting room, for a minute to let it pass, clenching my teeth together to keep me from screaming.Slowly, I drag myself up the coach and through the walkway. I met with several omegas eager to take my things as my mate commanded, but from the ugly look I always get from them, they were too uncomfortable with my presence, and everywhere was unusually quiet, or should I say empty?I was tired and didn't have time to question it when a burning sensation spread across my chest, making every breath unbearable. I couldn't scream even if I wanted to; my lungs and organs were on fire.I climbed up the stairs to the th
Gosh! This guy was so confused.Suddenly, Amanda came into the room and let out a cry, and Chris jerked away from me and ran to her.“See? You couldn't even forget her for a minute, like you did me for a whole damn week. You know what? I can't do this!” I immediately walked out of the room, leaving them both to enjoy their privacy.I gave up everything for Chris.My family, my best friend... I lost everyone I ever loved for Chris!My dad and my nanny were the only ones in my family until I met David, my best friend. He became rather distant after I told him about the bite, so we weren't in contact until 3 years ago, when I heard he met the beta of the black shade pack, one of the most powerful packs in New York, who turned out to be his mate.Chris's pack, the black Moon pack, was nothing close to their power.I picked up my phone for the first time in 5 years and ran out of the pack house and into the forest since there was hardly any network in the pack house.I went through my phon
Amanda;“No… no, not my baby!” I cried, feeling the warmth of the fake blood trickling down my legs. This was it—the final act to win Chris back.“I... I didn’t do anything!” Abigail stammered, her eyes darting between Chris and me, shock plastered across her face. She looked too stunned to form a coherent thought.“Yes, you did! I saw Luna push her down!” Another maid spoke up, and I let the tears flow freely, clutching my stomach as if in pain.“Oh… what did I do to deserve this?” I choked out, casting a pitiful look at Chris, who was staring daggers at Abigail.“What did you do to deserve this?” His words were a low, dangerous growl, each one laced with fury. “Enough!” he shouted, his voice echoing through the room. His fists clenched, and I could almost feel the rage radiating from him.“You’re not fit to be Luna—not someone as vile and troublesome as you!” he spat in disgust. “After everything I did for you, accepted you… But maybe you really are a witch. Maybe that’s why you can
Asher's POV'We won... we were outnumbered, outmatched, but we won.' I smiled faintly, blood drying on my skin, the battlefield littered with the groans of the wounded. Though it pained me that Christopher had gotten away, I knew deep down... the war was over.I took a step forward, facing the remnants of Christopher's pack. Their faces were torn between fear and confusion, the pain of betrayal by their Alpha heavy in their eyes."Your Alpha, the one you placed your faith in, has run away. He left you to die on the battlefield," I said, voice loud and firm, echoing across the clearing. "There's no honour in dying for a coward. If you wish to live, if you wish to belong to a future, lay down your weapons and stand with me. I will protect you. I will lead you. From now on, I will be your Alpha."A tense silence followed... then a voice rose from the crowd."He abandoned us!" a tall, muscular wolf with a scar across his cheek shouted, stepping forward. "Christopher promised us victory, p
Daniel's POVI could see the smile beaming from Asher's face... he was so happy. I had never seen him smile like that, not since I've known him, and that's been a long time. He was truly happy with Abigail.His plan had worked.I had never imagined it could. Fighting a war against the wolf hunters head-on had always seemed like a death sentence. But Asher, he had crafted a brilliant plan, something no one dared to consider possible.When he first brought it up, even I had doubted it. The sorcerers were powerful, too powerful, and they didn't concern themselves with our wars. They did their own bidding. But for the first time, they were fighting beside us.Wolves and witches... united. It still sounded impossible even now, watching it unfold. Asher had planted the seed, but it took more than just hope to make it happen.When I first met with the Sorcerer Supreme, he refused. Cold and without empathy. He wanted no part of our affairs.I was persistent, but that wasn't enough either.It
Abigail's POV "Abi..." Her final whisper faded as her eyes closed. Before I could even react, Daniel had already struck the killing blow to our attacker.I stood frozen, unable to believe what I was seeing. Blood spattered across my clothes, warm and sticky against my skin. 'What have I done? Why did it have to be her?' Thoughts raced through my mind as I dropped to my knees beside Amanda. Her breathing was slow but she was alive. The gunshot wound was deep but had miraculously missed her vital organs. I needed to get her to medical help immediately."Why would she do this?" I whispered, cradling her head. "We weren't even friends. Why risk her life for mine?"I had hated Amanda for the cruel things she and Christopher had done to me. I'd wanted revenge; to make her suffer tenfold for the pain she caused, but I never wanted her dead. Never this.Christopher's ambush party was being killed off around us. Dawn was approaching, and I needed to return before Asher discovered I was gone.
Abigail's POVAmanda had always been known for her deceptive skill, so it was quite hard for me to trust her when Daniel came to me. Looking at her from the window, I could see it in her eyes, this time, she wasn't lying. She was desperate. My heart skipped a beat at the thought that she might have changed. 'She possibly couldn't have changed in just a few days,' I thought, narrowing my eyes. 'Maybe she's just a great actress…' I shrugged the thoughts away. I didn't have time to second guess my instincts.Her voice rang out again, loud and broken. She screamed my name like her life depended on it, and maybe it did. 'Maybe I should hear her out… give her the benefit of the doubt,' I muttered to my wolf, letting out a breath. 'She wouldn't be able to harm us after all.'"Let her speak," I commanded, my voice echoed with authority. Daniel hesitated for only a second before releasing her. Amanda fell to her knees instantly, her shoulders slumped in exhaustion or surrender, I couldn't
Amanda's POV"I must leave... before he comes back to kill me."I whispered the words aloud, barely recognizing my own voice. My hands trembled as they cradled my bruised stomach. The pain in my body was nothing compared to the agony twisting in my heart."Christopher is a monster... how could he hit me? How could he strike me knowing I'm carrying his child?" I whispered, a tear slipping down my cheek."No...."A bitter laugh almost escaped my lips, but it died just as quickly. I pressed my back to the cold wall, closing my eyes for a moment."He doesn't love me. I know that. I've always known that. But he could've at least shown some compassion. Not for me... but for our unborn children. But no, his pride, his obsession with Abigail, it means more to him than life, than family."I opened my eyes and stared around the room, the lavish prison I'd been trapped in for months. It was beautiful on the outside, but it held no warmth. No safety. No love. Just lies. Just fear."I can't stay h
Christopher's POV "Asher thinks it's over. But it's not. I'll show him what I'm made of. I'll make sure he loses Abigail."I muttered bitterly as I stormed into my room, the rage in my chest barely contained. The moment the door slammed behind me, I halted in surprise.My mother was already there, sitting gracefully on the edge of my bed, like she'd been waiting for me."Mother?" I blinked. What could she possibly want?She turned to me with that signature calculating smile of hers. That smile meant only one thing: she had a plan. And if there was one thing I could always count on, it was that Mother never planned to fail. "You're back early," she said softly, folding her hands on her lap."I couldn't stand watching Asher parade around like he owns the world. Like Abigail belongs to him. He's stolen everything from me. My respect, he has humiliated me." I started pacing the room. I tried to place my hand on my chin, but the sting I got reminded me of the beating I had received from
Ashers POV That silenced them again. The weight of their judgment still hung in the air, but none of them had more to say. Not yet.I turned on my heel, heading for the door. I paused, hand on the handle.'Oh—and prepare the warriors. Tonight. We train, we strengthen, we guard what’s ours. Let the hunters come. We’ll be ready.""And with that, I stepped out of the room—ready to fight for everything I had, even if I had to do it alone."Abigail..." I muttered at the sight of Abigail at the door.Abigail stood in the doorway, chin high, though I could see the tremble in her fingers as she clenched them at her sides."What are you doing here?" I asked and she let out a tense smile, pushing her way into the room."Talk of the devil," one elder muttered under his breath.The others shifted uncomfortably, eyes darting between her and me."I know this isn’t the best time," she began, her voice steady despite the storm in her eyes, "but I love Asher."The words hung in the air like thunder.
Asher's POV "Alpha Asher," Daniel called, walking towards me."The elders are waiting for you," He relayed and I nodded, turning to Abigail."Daniel will take you back to your room and I'll come immediately I'm done here," I said but she stared at me, worry filling her eyes."I—i can go with you, if you need to face them and talk to them, I can stand with you," She offered.I reached out, brushing a stray strand of hair behind her ear, my gaze holding hers. She was brave—braver than anyone gave her credit for. But I couldn’t let her walk into that room, not yet."I know you would," I said softly. "But this is something I need to handle alone—for now.""Her lips parted like she wanted to argue, but she stopped herself, nodding reluctantly."I just don’t want you to fight for me alone," she whispered, her voice barely audible.I cupped her cheek. "You’re not alone, Abigail. You never will be again. But let me face them this time. Let me show them where I stand.""She gave a small nod,
Abigail's POV I darted my eyes to Asher, filled with worry, fear, and something else I couldn't put a name to. "What are you going to do, we cannot...""She will stay, Daniel, whatever it takes, Abigail will stay, no one is going to take her away from me," Asher said, cutting Daniel's words short. "They're already in the pack house Alpha Asher," Daniel said again. "Have them seated in the pack house, I'll meet with them," Asher confirmed. Daniel nodded and took another look at me before walking out of the room. "I—I think I should leave now Asher, I don't want to cause any problems for you," "When I say you stay Abigail, you stay," I swallowed hard, my insides tightening at the finality in his voice."Asher, you don't understand—""I understand perfectly," he cut me off, his golden eyes burning with intensity. "You think running will fix this? That letting them take you will make things easier?"I clenched my fists, my breathing uneven. "If I stay, your pack could turn against