~BREE~ His palms were hot and sweaty, which gave my skin a scalding feeling. I've been punished with fire before, being set on top of a warm object, but this was nothing compared to those punishments, and his grip only made it more difficult for me to breathe. I now believed the rumors; everyone believed that Alpha Asher and his pack members were much stronger than every pack, and I'm now experiencing it for myself as again, I’ve been strangled before. I’ve been lifted by my neck before, but nothing has ever felt like this—the pain—it was just too much. I started coughing as I felt my breath go away. “Save it, bitch!” He tightened his grip and then made the burning sensation even more, and I suddenly felt it in my head. Maybe this was the end; maybe I was meant to die like this. I mean, for the past five years all I've ever wanted was death. I just never knew it was this painful, but just for a minute right from there, I won't feel a
~BREE~I almost screamed, but when I saw a human stand to his feet in the water, I quickly calmed myself as the person defensively raised their arms.“I'm not a monster; I'm Nicholazz,” he said as he got on the bridge and stood on his feet. “Hi,” he rubbed his hand on the back of his wet shorts before extending it for a handshake. Well, I was going to appear rude to whoever this Nicholazz was, but I was not about to shake a wet hand, so I nodded my head and faked a smile.“I'm so sorry…I…” I apologized.“It's okay, I'm sorry, I couldn't sleep,” he said, running both hands through his wet hair before he shook his head, which was to dry his hair. Well, I didn't realize he had long blonde hair until then light shone directly on him. Wow, he looked sweet. “You are?”“Aubree, Bree in short.”“Good, nice to meet you, Bree,” he smiled, and I returned the smile, although mine was forced. Turning back to the house, I excused myself and walked back toward it. "Well, let me walk you,” I didn't r
~ASHER~ After she confessed that her ex-alpha did this to her, I rushed her to the hospital as she lost consciousness and Glinda was not around. I went with Jerry, and at first, he was against me helping her, but when I threatened his life, he decided to help. I’ve never gotten so scared for someone’s life, especially a person I had no relations with, but with her it was different. The same feeling I felt seeing her on the auction stage was the same feeling I was feeling. I didn’t want anyone to have her, not even death, because I swore to go to the other side of the world to get her if she died. I still haven’t gotten answers to my questions; I still wanted to know how she was able to make my heart beat when it had been dormant for the past five years. We were already in the hospital and waiting outside the room, as I just couldn’t be far away from her while she showed no signs of life. “Tyler,” I pressed the phone on my e
~ASHER~I asked Raven to take care of the body. “Maybe feed it to the tigers,” I said, and then left.I went straight to my room and, reaching, I saw her sleeping on the bed, but Tylan told me she wasn't asleep and was pretending to be asleep as he could hear her heavy breathing.“We are getting married,” I told her, and she still didn't respond even after I told her that I knew she wasn't asleep. I then removed my clothes, threw them on the couch, and went under the shower.I had blood on me, and I didn't want her to smell it on me.After washing my body, I got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my waist after drying my body with another. Then I saw her; she was holding my shirt, and she seemed terrified. Well, I didn't know how to deny it if she asked me, as I was never one to lie, and so I walked to her, pulled her close, and kissed her.Yes, I did, but she wasn't responding, but that didn't stop me from trying, as I continued sucking on her lips until I opened my eyes an
~BREE~I woke up to a knock on the door. Looking at the other side of the bed, I realized Asher was not there. Relieved as I didn’t want him around, I took a deep breath then got up and went to the door.It was Raven.“Good morning. Alpha Asher asked me to clean up some mess,” she said. At first, I was confused until I remembered last night how he punched in the window, so I nodded my head and told her to come back later, after I at least took a shower, as the bathroom didn't have any privacy."Alright, I will be back in ten minutes; you need to be quick as the doctor will be here soon,” she said, and even though I wanted to argue about her giving me time, sure, Asher wanted me for his selfish reasons, but from what I've gathered, Raven was just a pack member, but not wanting any problems, I nodded my head and promised to be done by then.“Um, do you know Nicholazz?” I awkwardly asked as I remembered the guy from the river; he seemed kind, and maybe he could help me escape. Yes, I wa
~BREE~ I quickly cleaned my cheeks and sniffed, as I didn’t want to cry. No, I’ve been through a lot, and this was nothing compared to it, so what if he kills me after he gets tired of me? At least I will take advantage of the time he is still into me, and for that, I have to look good. Yes, I have to make sure I become his favorite. I walked back to the couch and searched the bags until I found a dress of my liking, staring at it for a moment. I walked into the closet, where I removed the robe and put it on. It was a white umbrella-flowery dress. I stared at myself in the mirror for a second, adoring the dress; it was beautiful, but then I noticed something in the mirror—my hair. I had to do something to my hair. I walked back to the bags and took the hot comb as I noticed it earlier, then I walked back to the mirror and started doing my hair. It took ten minutes to be done, and I was surprised that Raven didn’t come back.
~BREE~ I was about to fall for it, but as I remembered what Raven told me, I argued, “he has like six wives and...” “Wives? Asher doesn’t have wives.” She laughed as if I'd just said the funniest thing ever. “Girlfriends?” “None, you’re the first girl; that’s why I’m saying you’re special.” “But…” I stopped myself as I almost mentioned Raven; she probably said that to scare me off. “But what? He told you he doesn’t like you.” She asked, and I shook my head. “You…you think he likes me?” “I know he does; that boy is too drunken of revenge to ever think of a girl and for him to bring you here...” She stopped as she gave me her hand, and I took it and sat up. “Anyways I heard he’s marrying you; are you ready?” “It’s not like I have a choice,” I said and rubbed my forehead. “And this is the best choice; I have to rush somewhere so we will c
~BREE~I looked into his eyes once more to make sure the softness from earlier was still there, and it was. I swallowed my saliva and looked down at my hand, which was still in his, as he gently rubbed my palms. “I… I’m a murderer. I killed my sister and…” I stopped myself; god, I was a monster. Never have I denied what I've done, as when the people I killed were declared dead, I accepted my blame and the punishment, “I'm a...a…” I couldn't bring myself to say more. God, what type of person would he think I was, and what was I thinking admitting this? “You don't have to tell me,” I heard him say. He sounded calm, which was a bit shocking as I was sure I mentioned killing people. I said it loud and clear, “Not until you're ready and...” He tilted my chin so that I could face him. “Comfortable,” he said, nodding and swallowing his saliva, looking straight into my eyes. God, his eyes. I couldn't even believe I was once scared of them because they
~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
~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