~BREE~
Nothing but blackness. I was completely numb. I could hear the voices fading but couldn't move; it was like it wasn't my body until I felt something freezing on my forehead as I quickly sat up and calmed myself.I realized I was in bed and Asher was with me, the cold came from the towel as Asher was still holding it.“Are you okay?” He looked worried. I looked around the room and noticed an older man, maybe in his late forties, was in the room with us. He was dressed in a suit, and I noticed the little grey hairs on the sides of his ears, which confirmed his age.“This is Tyler, my beta,” Asher, noticing my stare, said, and I swallowed my saliva before nodding my head. “Are you okay?” he asked again, and I nodded my head. “I can-”“I'm good, I just need to freshen up and...” I tucked my hair behind my ear as it was awkward.“Of course, Tyler,” he turned to Tyler, who knowingly nodded before he bowed and excused himse~BREE~Maybe he brought me here just to make fun of me; maybe Zander and his pack members were waiting for me inside, waiting to torture and make fun of me. These thoughts made me almost pull my hand out of Asher's, but his firm grip stopped me.“You’re with me; you’re going to be okay,” he said, and I nodded my head as I had no choice; whether this was a setup or not, there was no escape, so I took a deep breath before I took a step and walked at his pace.There were two maids leading the way, whom I didn't notice at first. I held my breath as we made our way to the living room.“The king wants to speak to you alone,” one of the maids who brought us in said, and Asher nodded before standing up as he at first sat with me.“I will be back,” he said to me, and without waiting for my response, he walked away, leaving the maid as she followed behind, which only proved that he knew his way around the house.“What would you like, juice? Coffee? Tea?”“A glass of water, and thank you,” I spo
~BREE~I silently watched as the man placed the document on the table and then sat next to it while Levi walked to his seat, pulled it from the table, and crossed his legs silently watching us from there.“Please come close,” the man who I now figured was a marriage lawyer called to us, and Asher looked at me and whispered, asking me not to be scared. I don't know why I obediently nodded and followed his pace as we walked close to the table.My soul was still not with me; a lot was going on in my mind; it was still not in terms of marrying the most ruthless alpha of them all, but I prayed this was real so I could get my revenge on Zander.“As long as you are with Asher, you are free from the sentence, and I will visit the Moon Valley pack and break the news to them myself,” King Levi said, and I nodded my head as his eyes were on me, which meant he was talking to me."Alright, I'm sure you both know what is about to happen here,” the lawyer said.“Where do we sign?” Asher asked, ignor
~BREE~ I was scared. Sure, I was not a hybrid, but I didn't know how he was going to react; he was already ruthless, and sure, being married to him wouldn't even help; alphas like him cared about nothing but their pack and themselves. Petersburg didn't allow hybrids; from the rumors I've heard, all hybrids were beheaded; they didn't want any other kind but werewolves. “This is not the right time, Glinda,” I heard him say, and I couldn't believe my ears. Was I imagining it? “It's my wedding day; we can talk about this tomorrow.” He kept calm, but I could tell his anger through his voice. “You're not getting me; the girl you married is-” “Good day,” he said, and I heard the call disconnecting, which shocked me. Was he defending me? Did he really care? I slowly looked up at him as I was looking down. “No calls until tomorrow; it's my wedding day, and I don't want to be distributed.” His attention was on Jerry while h
~BREE~ I didn’t care if it was going to cost me my life; the Moon Valley pack had to pay. My lips extended into an evil smile as I remembered what happened at the palace: how Levi said I was free and he was going to tell the Moon Valley pack himself. Oh, how I wish I was there to watch their faces when he told them that I was with the most powerful alpha, that I was now the Luna of the River Ash pack. The coldness on my shoulder made me jump but quickly calmed down when I realized it was the glass of alcohol that Cora placed on my shoulder, maybe to bring me back to my senses. “Um… I'm so sorry I didn’t mean...” “That’s okay, I'm sure you’re worried about your wedding night, but don’t worry, everything is going to be okay,” she said as she handed me one glass, I hesitated as I’ve never had alcohol in my life but took it thinking of tonight; maybe I could get myself drunk that way I would not need to experienc
~BREE~ She said she wanted us to make up.Today was my birthday. I was sixteen and would be getting my wolf. If it were other pack members, they would have made it a special day; they would have prepared a party and then gathered around evening time and surrounded the field with me in the middle as my wolf would take over before the alpha met the wolf and introduce her to the pack. Well, for me, I was a slave; it didn’t matter; they didn’t care that it was going to be painful as bones were going to rearrange themselves into that of my wolf; their support would help; but they didn’t give a shit; only Jocelyn did. “We are sisters; I'm sorry for how I treated you; I’m just trying to get a better life for the both of us,” she said as she wiped the tears that rolled down my cheeks. “After I marry Zander, I will change your life and make everyone respect you; for now I have to act like I hate you,” she said, and I smiled as I believed her; she was my
~BREE~But there will be no comparison, as I was Asher’s wife now, and until my revenge was done, I was not going to give up so easily. So I swallowed my saliva and regained my composure.“Now, where is he?” She asked, her fingers still blocking her nose, but before I could answer, a painful groan came from upstairs, which made both of us look up there; it was like we were frozen as I didn’t move a muscle, and I’m sure she didn’t either, as silence fell between us, then another painful groan, which made us run towards the stairs. The lady was in front of me.“Agh!!” The groans became louder as we approached the bedroom since it was coming from there. Reaching the door, she pushed it open, but it seemed to be locked.“Fuck!” She cursed and then turned to me without saying a word. She ran her hands through her curls before she turned back to the door and moved back as the groans became louder, whoever was in there must be in so much pain, and I knew it could only be Asher, so I wondere
~BREE~It was selfish of me, as then I would be using him, but I had no choice; the Moon Valley deserved pain, so no matter how selfish it sounded, I was still going to go ahead with it.They seemed to have forgotten I existed as they started talking, mostly explaining to the lady whose name I now caught, Isabella, they were telling her Asher’s condition.A part of me felt like they were supposed to be talking and explaining that to me as I was Asher’s wife; she was just his girlfriend, but I didn't dare interrupt.After quietly listening to them, I got up and walked toward the kitchen. They didn't notice my moves.Reaching inside, I caught my breath before grabbing a glass and then walking to the sink and fetching water in the glass as I needed tap water.I gulped the water in one go, then caught my breath as I tried to figure everything out. I started questioning myself and wished Rain was here. Talking to oneself is considered normal in a werewolf world, as we had wolves. I didn't
~BREE~Isabella let out a gasp as she seemed as shocked as me.“What are you saying, Asher, I...” She ran toward him, but he raised his hand, making her stop midway.“Have some respect for my wife, Isa.” He didn't sound like he was joking as he painfully groaned.“But Asher I-”“Stop!” he raised his voice, which made Isabella flinch. “You know how much I value my space.”“But she's here,” she complained, pointing at me.“And she's my wife.” It sounded like we'd been married for years. Isabella opened her mouth to say something but didn't seem to find the words as she closed it. Then she opened it again, but before she could speak, a knock was heard on the door, and Asher asked her to get it.“I'm not your house help; let her do it.” She crossed her arms over her chest.“It's Raven, and I want my wife here with me,” Asher answered, and Isabella, after stomping her feet, walked past Asher and headed out.I was still in shock. What was happening? Was Asher trying to use me, or did he car
~BREE~“I can smell him on your body. I'm only going to ask this one last time. Did you fuck my brother?!” His tone told me he was very angry, and I knew Asher well; I knew the beast in him, so I knew what he was capable of, and I knew what could happen to me if I let out a single word that wouldn't sit right with him, so I had no choice but to act.I didn't trust it would work but still tried.I started coughing, pretending to be suffocating. Well, this was Asher, and I knew it was going to take more than just coughing.“You choose death over that bastard?” He sounded shocked.‘We can just tell him it's his jacket.’ I heard Rain suggest, but I ignored her, telling Asher that would make him question why I still went to his pack after he warned that they might be plotting against me.He might think I didn't trust him when I did… with my life.Asher's grip tightened, and I couldn't take it anymore; he didn't seem to be himself as the cigarette fell from his hands. I knew a beast always
~BREE~The shadow was nearing, and Zander asked that he take over since I was the one by the wheel. I didn't know what it was but feared he would think I was creepy if it was what I was thinking, so without arguing, we exchanged seats.I expected him to turn, but instead, he stepped on the pedal and drove straight into the shadowy-looking creature. I expected the creature to stay on the road, but it seemed to be scared as it moved from the road.We were now past it but could see it coming after us.Zander didn't stop; he kept driving, and it surprised me as much as you might be now, as I wasn't scared or anything while Zander seemed a little scared. I mean, maybe the fact that I knew the creature might be from the book, and since I could control anything from the book relaxed me.The fast ride went on, and although I wasn't scared, my heart was racing due to the fast speed.We seemed to have lost the shadow; Rain was sure.“Are you okay?” Zander finally slowed down, and I took deep br
~BREE~After Asher told me that Jocelyn might be working with Zander and that they might want to make a fool of me, I decided to go to him first thing in the morning. I was sure I could have caught them maybe together but was shocked when Stephen showed me in and Zander behaved all differently.At first, I thought it was all part of the game until he called for a meeting and introduced me as Luna, telling the people who once looked down on me to respect me. Never in my life had I ever dreamt of it. I was in so much shock that I felt my other side burning. I don't remember much except seeing Glinda forcing water down my throat.I thought I was back at Asher's pack until I saw Zander; I was still wondering why and how he got Glinda there, but I didn't ask when he shocked me with his gentleness. Yes, even though Zander tortured me, I knew he was kind to those he wanted to be kind to, as he treated my sister so differently. I just never thought he would one day treat me that way.I though
~ZANDER~I didn't want to hurt her, but I didn't want to get hurt either. I was going to use Ray to try and stop her when she suddenly seemed to be losing consciousness. My leg was in pain, but I didn't care about that as I rushed to her and held her right in time.“Stephen!” I called for Stephen and tried to keep her awake, but it was already late as her eyes closed. “Aubree? Please stay, oh my God, Stephen!” I yelled, and he came running with a glass of water. “Call the witch,” I instructed, and he nodded before he reached into his pockets. I didn't stand to watch as I picked Aubree, and I really wasn't myself as next I was covering her with the blanket.I don't know if it was the mate bond or I just always cared for her because I wasn't feeling myself; I was scared. I've never been this scared for someone's life, not even my own when I went on a battle, because here I was promising to end my own life if anything happened to her.I started pacing around, running my hands through my
~ZANDER~‘Maybe we could do something now.’ I heard Ray suggest.‘What are you saying?’‘Maybe it's not late; maybe we could fix things.’ Ray suggested, and an idea popped into my head with that; I cleared my voice before heading down, which caught Aubree's attention as she turned to me.“Hi, I wasn't expecting you, but I am happy you're here.”“I couldn't sleep; I want to know what Kaden told you.” She said somehow it hurt me that she wasn't here to see me; I don't know why, but I masked the pain and then cleared my voice again before turning to Stephen.“We have an urgent meeting. Let everyone get ready in five minutes, starting from the eldest to the youngest, pregnant or sick, including babies. I want them all in the pack's meeting point.” I instructed him, and I could tell he was confused, but he didn't dare question as he nodded, bowed, and then excused himself.I turned to Aubree, who shook her head in confusion.“You still work for me and…” She looked down at her wristwatch, t
~ZANDER~After Dad confirmed Aubree’s parents were alive and the possibility of them being responsible for the pack's recent attacks, I ordered Stephen to give them food for their valuable information but still left them there.I promised to free them only when they got an idea of where Aubree’s parents could be.I was now pacing in my room; I still couldn't believe that Alpha Thiago could be Aubree’s uncle, that Aubree’s parents were alive.It was going to be difficult to try and find them since Thiago believed that his brother was dead.I kept pacing, hoping one or two things could come up, but nothing; my parents were my only hope, even when they didn't show signs of knowing; I just had to hope on them.‘What about Allison? What if she took our company because she found out what Dad did to her mate's brother?’ Ray suggested, but that was impossible.‘Allison said she took it to show us that she was more than just a woman, so no, I don't think it's the case.’ I answered and lazily r
~ZANDER~Stephan took my order seriously as next Kaden started screaming while Stephan used a saw to cut his hand.“Oooh!” He just cried and screamed in pain without giving in. After they cut the hand, I asked that they dip it in acid, but before that, I walked to Kaden and gave him the last chance to speak, but he still refused and even called me weak, so with no mercy they dipped the stump of his arm in acid while I watched him scream.It was frustrating as even that didn't get him to give in.“Take his toenails and continue tomorrow,” I said, then left him screaming in pain while Stephen and the five guards removed his toenails.When I reached my bedroom, I walked straight to the shower and washed my body; it was already evening.I didn't take long in the shower, and after I was done, I walked to my bed, got my phone, and called the guards responsible for Aubree's safety.“Yes, Alpha Asher is also around, and there haven't been any suspicious movements.”“Good. Remember, if anythi
~ZANDER~‘It's normal to feel that way; she's our mate.’ Ray said while I shook my head, still sniffing the seat where she earlier sat.‘I don't get it; I rejected her. Why do I still feel this way?’‘Because our bond will take more than a simple rejection to break it, now we are getting late; we need to figure out what Kaden and Jocelyn are up to.’ Ray insisted, and he was right. I don't know what Jocelyn was planning, but I knew it was not good, so I had to stop it before it affected my mate, I mean before it affected Aubree.I sat back in my seat and started the car since I stopped in the middle of nowhere just to sniff Aubree's scent.It didn't take long to get back at my pack; Stephen had already locked Kaden up, and they were just waiting for me, so after parking the car, I walked in and went straight to the torture room, where I once locked Aubree.Inside I was met with Stephen, who was sitting on a wooden chair with five guards surrounding them. Stephen stood up as soon as he
~BREE~I was in shock; I mean, how did that even make sense, beta betraying alpha? I've never heard of that, so it might be a mistake, or maybe my magic was failing me.“Alright, now we know for sure why Kaden has been weird.” I heard Zander say, which was still sounding so wrong to me, “Have one of the staff spy on them, and when Kaden leaves, you lock him up, and we'll take it from there.” Zander instructed before ending the call and turning to me.“Kaden betrayed you?” I wanted him to confirm it as this was too weird.“Looks like it, but we are not sure yet. For what we know, Jocelyn might threaten him or something,” he said, and I nodded my head. “Alright, do you want me to drop you off? I have some things to take care of.”“Yes, sure, and thank you,” I said as I didn't want to bother Jerry, and Antonio was the last person on my mind. Zander started the car, and before I knew it, we were on the road driving out of town.I was lost in my thoughts, still trying to wrap my head aroun