~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
~BREE~ Asher told me how he discovered he was a werewolf; I knew about that already, Olivia told me, but I didn't stop him as I silently listened to him speak. He told me how he wanted to get revenge, but it was not going to come easy. Alpha Zander's pack wasn't weak, so he had to build a name for himself, and the only way was by taking down some packs. That's when, with Isabella's help, he decided to attack packs and take the good ones but destroy all the bad ones. The point is he wasn't happy killing all those people and being called the devil; he cursed himself, and the day he was born, and that's why he didn't celebrate his birthday. “I planned to get my revenge on my father before I end myself.” “Asher,” I don't know when I got to him, as I was now a few inches from him. I raised my hand and placed it on his shoulder. "I'm so sorry.” I didn't know what to say. I mean, when I was in the Moon Valley, I only heard bad words about h
~ASHER~I was seated waiting for Aubree, as she was still by the office at one of my companies. After a month of training, she was finally ready to take over as CEO, so after announcing it to everyone, she took over, and she was already doing a great job.I didn't wait long as Aubree arrived with the waitress; I hadn't stayed long with her to observe her body as I could now see that the training with Nicholazz was not in vain. I thanked Cora for forcing her to eat, as I once found her literally forcing a spoon of oatmeal down her throat because with training she was gaining all in the right places; her curves, boobs, god, it was all making it so hard to breathe.She already drove me crazy before this; now she was just making me dumb. It was rude to stare, but I couldn't help. After pulling a seat for her, I took my own, and we ended up chatting; we accidentally touched, which caused an electric wave to hit the both of us.Tylan was not with me, so he couldn't confirm anything. I thoug
~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
~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~ 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
~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.
~BREE~I had enjoyed torturing Zander; god, Isabella was right; the satisfaction it gave me was unexplainable; it somehow gave me peace; at points, I thanked James for selling me to Asher because it wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for Asher.Asher had just called; he was on his way as I had a meeting with Glinda. I was waiting for Zander to return while connected to Isabella, who was going to tell me what to say. I had sent him on a false errand, and trust me, it was all Isabella's idea.“Two minutes and twenty seconds late,” I repeated after Isabella, pretending to glance at my wristwatch. I'm not sure she was not even right; well, he seemed to buy it, and God, you must have seen his face; he looked shocked. I'm sure he never saw this day coming. I never saw it too, a day where I would ask him to make coffee, let alone ask him to clean the toilets.Well, I was going to argue with Isabella about that as I thought he would not agree, but he surprised me and agreed. You won't understa
~ZANDER~“Luna Aubree might be from the Shadow Walker's pack.”“Alpha Thiago's pack?” Shocking would be an understatement because how was that even possible? How could Aubree be from the Shadow Walkers? How on earth did that even make sense?I mean, just earlier, Stephen informed me that Jack, the man Dad killed, was from the Shadow Walkers, and now this. It was too much of a coincidence. I mean, Aubree's mother was from my pack. Did it mean she was with Jack or maybe another Hartford? Well, whatever it was, I was going to find out.“Alright, did you do what I asked?”“Yes, Alpha, five men are by the River Ash pack as we speak.”“Good, keep digging, and don't give Rosa and Henry food today. I need answers from them, and I know they can only speak on an empty stomach.” I ordered, and after he agreed, I ended the call and continued on my way to get Aubree coffee that was less sweet.It didn't take long to get another, as the woman there seemed to like me. I didn't understand why, as I e
~ZANDER~Okay, if I didn't know Stephen well, I would think he was exaggerating, but unfortunately, he wasn't. If he was mentioning it, then it means he was suspicious, and he never mentions anything unless it's fishy.“Betray me?” I didn't understand how.“I'm not sure, Alpha; I wanted to ask for your permission to look into him.”“Of course,” I said. Kaden was my beta, and he was given almost the same respect as me. That's why he had to ask for permission. “Investigate him, but make sure he doesn't find out for now.”“Alright, Alpha,” Stephen nodded, and after that, I excused myself after reminding him to do everything I asked him to. Well, it was a shame that Kaden was not trusted; Stephen the gamma is the one acting like a beta.I was already outside. I was going to skip breakfast today.Outside, I got in my car and drove straight to the company. It didn't take me long to arrive, as I was already parking. After that, I headed inside.“Yes, she's here,” the receptionist informed me
~ZANDER~No, I couldn't allow Ruby to hurt Aubree. I mean, Asher had her back, but The Blood Moon's strength was equal to Asher's. I don't know about how powerful Aubree was since she was a witch, but I couldn't risk it.“You can't do that.” I said, and she turned to look at me, “You can't use your brother's power to hurt Aubree.” I said, well, everyone thought Alpha Blake and Dante were twins; I mean, they were just a year apart. That's why they were confused as twins, but they were not. We who were close to them knew they were a year apart. It made most packs fear them because they thought they had twin power, but they just used it for their gain as there was no twin power at all.“Oh wait…” she chuckled, almost not believing me. “Are you defending her? I mean, she got you in this mess; she's the reason you lost my brother's help. You lost your company, so how is it that—”“She's not the reason. Please, I'm just looking out for you. I—”“Oh quit the pretense, Zander!” She raised her
~ZANDER~ I couldn't still believe Ruby was here to see me. I asked Kaden to let her in and asked Stephen to not leave my side. “Get five guards to be outside the office door; we don't know why she's here,” I instructed as I walked out of the room and headed for my office. Stephen connected to the rest of the group, and when we reached my office, we found five guards standing by it. I entered with Stephen following behind, my gamma. Stephen was very strong and also had special powers, so I wanted him close. And no, I was not scared of death. I've never been scared of dying. I even used to go to war when I was just fifteen, so no, death never scared me, but at this moment I wanted to stay alive for Aubree. I wanted to get to the bottom of everything, seek her forgiveness, and get those who were supposed to be punished what they deserved. I also love my pack; although it was cursed, I still hoped Aubree would be kind enough to save it.
~ZANDER~ It's been a week since Mom and Dad confessed to their crimes. Dad said he ordered guards to kill Jack, while Mom admitted to betraying her friend, Olivia. I didn't know who these people were, but I didn't accept such crimes, so just like any crime, I ordered my guards to lock them up in the basement. They've been there for a week; they were treated like criminals only that they still had three meals unlike the rest, and they were not tortured, as I couldn't bring myself to hurt or watch people hurt my parents. I woke up early today because I had to be at work by seven. I haven't gone to work as Isabella asked me to wait for Aubree to return. I knew she was at a couples resort as I asked Stephen to watch over her. I knew Asher was there and that she was safe with him, but I just couldn't help. Ray was restless. ‘It's time to win our mate back.' Ray said, and I nodded my head. I was not fully into it. I mean, I've always seen Aubree as
~ISABELLA~ I didn't know what to say; they already loved Aubree; if they found out she was much more powerful than me, they wouldn't hesitate to worship her, and I didn't want that. “Speak now before I order the guards to make you,” Cora threatened. She was eagerly waiting for me to speak. Well, I tried to think, but I couldn't come up with any convincing lie. “I…I-” “She's talking about Alpha Zander…" Antonio sidestepped me, which if on a normal day would make me so angry, but today wasn't a normal day, so I was grateful. “Alpha Zander wants Luna Ruby because of the strength she can give him, so my cousin and I are talking about that.” Antonio lied, which was convincing enough for Raven as she rolled her eyes and walked away. I took in a deep breath before I turned to Cora, who didn't seem convinced. “What are you saying?” She asked, “Do you take me for a fool? I clearly heard you mention the Luna’s name.” "No, y
~ISABELLA~ Antonio sounded desperate, which could work as I could use it to my advantage. One thing about Antonio is that he was smart; that's why Dad thought he was the right person to take over the company, but that couldn't happen without him marrying me. “I will help you,” I said, and he started thanking me, but I cut him, “under a condition.” “What do you want?” "Well, you shouldn't be asking what I want at this point because you will do anything just so I can help you, right?” “You're right, so can I go now because I'm already in the woods?” "Okay, wait for me. I'm on my way. I will take you there myself,” I said, then ended the call before I looked up and thanked Goddess for being on my side. “If she let this happen, then it means Asher and I were truly meant to be; she might have forgotten to create a bond for us,” I said as I packed my things in my handbag before walking
~ISABELLA~ I was in shock; I couldn't believe Aubree was special. I mean, I've always known that Asher was not really in love with her, but I didn't expect it to be because of her powers. I thought it was to get back at his brother, but wow, this was just a lot to take in. I sat on the seat and thought of what to do now. Sure, bringing Zander and Aubree close would not work if Asher also wanted to keep Aubree for her powers, so I had only one thing to do: kill her. But how? Asher was always by her side. How will I kill her? I ran my hands through my hair as I tried to think of ways I would kill her. I stayed in the office and asked all those who knocked on my door to go to hell. Humans were very annoying. I never dreamt of working in a company. I didn't like being around humans. That's the reason I ran away from my family. I didn't want to be CEO of the Hunters Enterprise, my family company. My only dream was to marry Asher, but now