~BREE~Jerry was already waiting for me outside the car; he bowed, then opened the back seat, and I got in without a word.My mind was on Zander; I couldn't wait for tomorrow; I couldn't wait to start paying him back for everything he made me go through; and the sweet part of it all is that he never imagined I would ever become this powerful; he never imagined me to be more than a slave, so when I shout at him for a job he did even well, he would feel it.I didn't realize the car had already come to a halt until Jerry shook me out of my thoughts.“The Alpha is waiting inside.” He said we had parked in front of the most beautiful building. I nodded and told him I was ready to go. He then got out first and opened the door for me.Outside I stood and stared at the beautiful building, the fontein, and the smell of plants even though they were full of chemicals, which I knew humans added. I mean, we let plants grow naturally, but humans added chemicals, which Olivia explained was so they c
~BREE~This is the moment that made me miss Rain even more; if I had had her, she would have told me how to respond as she was smarter. I looked away from Asher as I thought of the best possible lie.“I…I…”“You're my mate? ... I knew it, I…” It's like he was in shock.“No!” I shouted, and he looked at me confused. “I mean, it's not it; remember... Remember the weird thing that happened back at the pack with my eyes and…” I paused to swallow my saliva while he looked at me, still unreadable. “My eyes glowed-”“I know about that, but what does that have to do with this?”"Well, it's not real; I felt the same with Olivia and Isabella.” I lied.“What?!”“It's part of the weird magic; it's not a mate bond… I mean, you could imagine what I felt when I felt it with Olivia.”“So you're saying you have felt this with them too?” He sounded confused. I nodded my head, and he got into his thinking position as if believing me.“That's another reason I... wanted to speak to you,” I said nervously,
~BREE~Asher was looking at me, waiting for an explanation, while I once again wished Rain was here; she could tell me what to say.I nervously cleared my throat before I picked up my glass of wine and took a sip. I hoped it would help me, and it did as I suddenly dared to speak.“It's just for revenge.”“What?”“This is part of my revenge.”“You mean putting your life in danger?”“I want to see him work for me the same way I worked for him; it will be satisfying to-”“This is not a game, Aubree.” He cut me, “Do you think Zander is there to play a game? Okay, tell me since he's your assistant, there will be times when it will be just the two of you.”“Yes?” Okay, he was sounding weird.“He's your mate and—”“And he rejected me. I mean, Asher, do you think I can ever forgive him after everything he made me go through?” I questioned because he was sounding jealous.“I don't mean it that way; I mean, you're his mate; the bond is still…”“What? He rejected me.” He was beginning to upset m
~BREE~Okay, I was beginning to feel uncomfortable, so I used my strength and pushed the person off me. Yep, I discovered I was a little strong now. I was going to hit the person with my purse so it didn't look suspicious why a woman was so strong when I saw the person.“Zander?” I was shocked it was him; I mean, why did I not scent him?He was rubbing the back of his head; he seemed to have hit himself against the wall.“How dare you touch me?!”“Calm down; I didn't want you to make a scene.”“Oh really? Is that the reason you followed me here?”“God, you have gotten so strong,” he complained as he continued rubbing the back of his head. “I'm here to apologize.”“To what?” I chuckled, not wanting to believe it.“I made a mistake; I shouldn't have done what I did to you.”“And I forgive you; now can you stop following-”“I'm not done.” He cut me, “You're my mate. I know I rejected you, but nothing that can't be unrejected.”“You want to unreject me?” I asked, and he nodded his head. W
~BREE~ I couldn't believe Cora, but I would be a fool not to when the decorations said it all. “So…” I scratched my head. “We need your help.” “Me?” “Asher doesn't like celebrating his birthday; I mean, he used to, so I've heard, but since I've met him, there has not been a year that he once celebrated it.” “And?” “Asher seems to listen to you more, so we believe you will be able to convince him.” She said, and I sighed as I didn't trust myself enough; I mean, he didn't even bother telling me about it. "Listen, Cora, I really don't-” “Have faith in yourself,” she cut me as she came close to me. “Everyone can see how Asher is crazy about you; it's not only about saving you; he did it because he loves you.” She said, which was convincing, as I found myself believing it. “But-” “He once mentioned you were his last chance at having a mate.” “What?!” “He might
~BREE~I didn't know what to say or how to feel; my soul had already left my body, as this was really shocking. How were Asher's eyes glowing?I flinched when I felt a hand on my back.“I know you’re frightened, but there’s an explanation for this.” I heard Cora say, but I ignored her as my eyes were fixed on Asher, who had succeeded in destroying everything; he seemed to be struggling to keep his wolf in now.“Go.” She said, and I slowly turned and looked at her just to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating. “He can only listen to you,” she said, nodding her head. “Go now.” She encouraged, and without a second thought, I turned and walked down the stairs to where Asher was.He was giving me his back, grunting in pain, his clothes were straining under the pressure, tearing in places as holes appeared from his bones realigning between his human and wolf form. I was scared. Terrified.What if he turned around and saw me and tore me into pieces? What if he attacked me? But that didn’t stop
~BREE~ We had arrived an hour ago. The hotel staff were very kind as they took us to our room and informed us that our dinner would be ready whenever we were; they said they had specially reserved the poolside for us. Well, I didn't know how to swim, but I was ready to give it a shot. Asher was still inside the shower while I whispered on a phone call with Olivia. “I can't believe you managed to convince him to come out.” “I can't believe it either; well, it's still early for celebration, so let's hope he doesn't change his mind.” “He won't, as long as you don't, so what did he say about the clothes?” She asked, and my eyes traveled to the bed where the clothes were; an assistant just bought them. I specifically asked Olivia to purchase casual clothes, as I didn't want Asher to be in suits. I mean, I only saw him in casual clothes back at Olivia's home; in fact, for the past month he had only been in the suit; he had like a hundred o
~BREE~I really had to look into this, as it was starting to bother me.I helped Asher sit and gave him a glass of water; he still seemed to be recovering, so I waited for him.I was seated on the bed while he was by the couch, still recovering. My eyes were glued on him while he tried to avoid them as he looked anywhere else but me.We stayed like that, and after a few minutes, he cleared his throat, slowly lifted his gaze, and faced me.“Can we have dinner in the room? I don't feel like going out.”“The poolside was reserved for us; no one else will be there.”“I know, but... I just don't feel it, please.”“Okay, don't worry, I will go and talk to them to bring our food here,” I said as I stood up and walked toward the door.I wasn't fast as I expected him to stop me and tell me what had just happened, but he didn't, so when I reached the door, I stopped and turned to him, and I found that he was already by the window, with a phone pressed to his ear. I knew he was calling either Ty
~ZANDER~ I was so confused. I mean, I’ve lived all those years thinking Jocelyn was dead, so how the hell was she still alive? “Are you sure?” I asked the witch, as I had ended the call with Stephen already—I wanted him to keep an eye on Aubree to make sure she was safe, as I really didn’t know what was happening now. The witch said Jocelyn ran away before Stephen's call, so this was just like confirming it. “I never make mistakes, Alpha Zander; I just don’t know how I didn’t see it at first.” “So if she’s alive, does that mean Amber is alive too?” I asked as Amber was my second chance mate, well, if Jocelyn was never my mate, then she was my first mate, and we believed Aubree poisoned her. I’m saying ‘believed’ because this was all weird; I don’t know what was which anymore. “Luna Amber is dead; I confirmed her spirit.” She said, and I nodded, and then got up from the bed and started pacing ar
~ZANDER~ Everything happened so fast that I don't even remember what I said or what she said, as when my senses returned to me, I was already back in my pack, in my office. I took a swig of my drink before I walked from the desk to the window. It was a very weird feeling, as I never liked Aubree. I always loved her sister, but I couldn't deny that I was a little jealous earlier when I saw Asher look at her in that way. Yes, I was now sure. Asher wasn't doing it to gain anything, apart from her love. I could see the way he looked at her. I was a man, and I knew that look well, but how could he love a nobody, someone who smelt like that, a wolfless, lowly she-wolf? He was powerful for god's sake. I even looked up to him, so why? I mean, it won't be possible for her to be his mate; even if she was, he can't just accept her. I really don't know why I was even bothered when I rejected her. ‘Maybe it's because I want her to save the pack.’ I convinced myself even though Ray disagreed w
~ZANDER~ I told Isabella about what my men found about Aubree and how her eyes glowed, and Isabella seemed to have no clue as she was shocked. “Really?” She took in deep breaths, calming down as she opened the window. Of course, I didn't tell her everything, just that she could lift the curse. I didn't want Aubree in danger, and before you think I like her, no, I was doing that because I needed her to be alive—for my pack, nothing more. “So any solutions?” I asked as Isabella had been silent for a long time now, “Like I said, I don't have a month; I need Aubree on my side before this month comes to an end.” “So that's the reason Asher is with her.” Isabella, ignoring my question, said more to herself, she was still processing everything. “Because she's stronger, do you know what this means?” She turned to me, and I rolled my eyes. “It means Asher might like me but can't be with me for this obvious reason.” Okay, she was sounding crazy.
~ZANDER~ After apologizing to Aubree, I was dismissed. I still couldn't believe that I kneeled to apologize to her. Me? I was in the men's restroom pacing around as I was not happy with what I just did. How can an alpha kneel to a lowly she-wolf who didn't even have a wolf? Well, apart from the mysterious magic, she was just a nobody. I scratched the back of my head as I tried so hard to communicate with Kaden. I didn't come with my phone, so I was trying to mindlink him, but it just wasn't working. I mean, years ago I would be in another city and still be able to communicate with him, but now? Not only was the pack weak but also the mindlink; at times I wouldn't even be able to communicate with any of my trusted members even when we were in the same room. “Fuck!” I punched the wall and screamed as this was all getting to me, and then the witch’s warning played in my head. I only had a few days to get Aubree to lift the curse. I knew what woul
~JOCELYN~ I don't know if I was losing my mind or if Aubree has started haunting me, but I think I saw her earlier by the poolside. The hotel staff said I wasn't allowed by the poolside, but I managed to use my powers on them, and they didn't bother me. I wanted a peaceful night, and as usual, only the poolside had that effect on me. I was shocked when the woman approached me; they were all under my spell, but when I looked up, I realized she looked so much like Aubree. I couldn't believe it then, as I knew it wouldn't be possible for Aubree to be in this place; the man only confirmed it as the Aubree I knew was single; no one would want her, not after what Zander did to her. I knew then that it was not her, but I couldn't stand there any longer, so I quickly left, reaching my room, I started pacing, as even if it was not Aubree, I still had a slight doubt that she might be her, and that doubt bothered me. I called my man, who confir
~BREE~ I couldn’t believe my sister was still alive—that Jocelyn was still alive. I mean, the shock on her face must explain it right, but when she looked up, I realized her eye color was not the same. She then told me I must be hallucinating. I tried to speak, but nothing could come out as I was confused. Was I perhaps hallucinating? Then she walked away, and I couldn’t even stop her as I was not sure anymore. That’s when I felt a hand on my shoulder, and when I realized it was Asher, I told him I was tired. Asher didn't argue as he followed behind me; yes, I was faster than him. Another power I had discovered was that I could walk faster than anyone, so I used that and got back to the room before him. I didn't know how to tell him that the woman at the pool was my sister, and I didn't want him to think I was crazy. That's why I got in bed and faked a snore just to avoid him, which worked as he didn't try to come to the bed as always.
~ASHER~ After sending a text to Tyler instructing him on what to do, I looked up, hoping to see Aubree and probably apologize, as I felt like I neglected her for the minutes I was concentrating on my phone, but when I looked at the side where she was earlier seated, I realized she was not there. “Aubree?” I quickly got up and looked around. I almost panicked, but that's when I saw her across the pool, and she didn't seem to be alone but with a woman. I couldn't wait, so I quickly rushed to them, but as I reached there, the woman walked away, and Aubree seemed frozen. I slightly shook her, which snapped her out of her thoughts. “Is everything okay? Who was that woman?” I asked, and she looked at me, her chest now moving up and down as she took in deep breaths. “Wait, did she?-” “I want to sleep.” She cut me off and looked at her confused. I almost asked why, when she started walking without waiting for me, I had to run to catch up wit
~ASHER~ Aubree was so kind to help me as she gave me water, and it instantly relieved me. I made a mental note to call Glinda and threaten her, as this was getting out of hand. I mean, the useless bracelet she gave me must be able to prevent this, but all it did was prevent pain from being close to her not mating. My head was starting to hurt just thinking of it. What if she started to think that I didn't want her anymore and that I was faking the pain since she couldn't feel any pain? Well, I just wished and prayed she didn't because that would make her hide the mate bond even more. Yes, after spending days with her and getting pain in my chest whenever I was close to her, I started to avoid her as I wanted to understand. That's when I called Glinda, who explained that Aubree was still tied to my brother and that their bond would take more than just a normal rejection. I couldn't keep avoiding her, so she came up with a spell and bound it on the bracel
~ASHER~ I knew she knew, but I wondered why she was hiding it. First, I had to confirm with Olivia and Isabella if she really felt the bond with them, and then I would try to figure out why she didn't want me to know I was her mate. I mean, I've done nothing but support her since I met her. I knew she was mine, even with her funny smell. I still found it intoxicating, so why? Well, I wasn't just going to ask her since it wasn't confirmed, so I pretended to know nothing; she made it better as she didn't ask questions or anything. After a few minutes, I asked her to call the pack members back since she was the one who invited them, but she refused, saying she had a second surprise. She dragged me out without allowing me to change from my bloody clothes—the blood was mostly from the people I hit the ones Tyler called me for, I took my stress out on them.When she got on the wheel and started the car, my heart swelled with happiness at the sight. S