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~BREE~I still couldn't believe we were having breakfast by the river, me in Asher’s arms, and Alma and Tyler together; the little girl, Sophie, was also here.Everything was great; we had breakfast, watched the waves, and later even played well—Asher and Sophie as they chased each other with a ball.“He looks so peaceful with her,” Alma commented, referring to Asher, who was still playing on the grass with Sophie, and she was right; Asher didn't look like the man I heard, the ruthless alpha who beheads people for a tiny mistake.“You know he's been searching for his mate since he discovered his wolf.” She said, and I shook my head, so he didn't have a mate. "Yes, some say it is too late considering that he only got his wolf recently and that he is mateless.”“W-what? Asher... got his wolf late?” I lowered my voice."Yes, six years ago,” she responded in the same low voice, and I nodded. No wonder everyone feared him; he only began to build his pack a few years ago but surpassed most
~BREE~No, it couldn't be possible. Why would Asher use me knowing that Zander never cared about me? Yes, I remember telling him how Zander hurt me, so how could he use me to hurt Zander?“You're lying just like you lied about me being your blood bank.”"Ow, I see Asher cleared that up,” she sounded shameless. “And you're right, I did lie, but that's to protect you; I thought to spare you from the real pain since you don't love Asher, or do you?”“Of course not.” I don't know why I was quick to answer that.“Just like I thought, see, when I got Asher, he was nothing; he didn't even know he was a werewolf.”“What?!”“That’s right. Without me, Asher would be just Mr. Clark living among humans.”“B-but…”“There’s no buts, Aubree; Asher isn’t like us; he doesn’t think like us.” She said, and knowing people’s behavior, I could tell she wasn’t lying to me, “his desire for revenge-”“It can’t be true,” I cut her, “I can’t trust you; you love Asher.”“Of course, he told you I’m the one obsess
~BREE~I was in shock. I thought Rain was bound that she wasn't active, but now.‘Rain?’ I called her, but there was no response. ‘Rain? Please talk to me.’ I panicked.“Did you change your mind?” Isabella's voice shook me out of my thoughts; she looked at me like I was crazy. “Are you okay?” She sounded concerned, so I shook myself out of my thoughts as I took the clothes from Isabella and put them on.I knew one thing for sure: Rain was here; she sounded weak, so it might be it.“We need to go before Asher or his guards catch us; I will be in trouble too.” She said, and I knew she was right.I still didn't understand why she was risking her life for me, but I knew better than to ask questions, so I followed her as she walked toward the river. She brought out her hand, and without hesitation I took it, and before I knew it, we were in the river swimming across.I didn't know how to swim, so I clung to Isabella, who surprisingly didn't hurt me. I mean, it could have been easy for her
~BREE~I was very scared, even though I was under this boy. I feared they would kill him and then me.I was lost in my thoughts, frozen in place, when I saw another arrow hurtling toward us. I knew there was nothing I could do to avoid it—I lacked the skills. So I shut my eyes, and before I knew it, we were tumbling across the ground.It was both painful and stupid, but it saved us as we kept dodging the arrows. Something in me told me he knew what he was doing.We kept rolling, and the arrows kept missing us—until a sharp, stinging pain shot up my leg. That's when I knew one of the arrows had finally hit me.The guy noticed when I started whimpering, I was too tired to continue rolling, but it seemed the arrows had stopped. He stopped us and got to his feet, and I knew the worst was over, at least for now.Then he kneeled, and before I knew it, he was pulling the arrow from my leg. I covered my mouth so I wouldn't make a sound but failed as I screamed the moment I felt something movi
~BREE~Dread overwhelmed me as he raised his hand. I thought he was going to hit me, but he rested it on my cheek. His hand was rough, I felt my skin scrape against it. He had a lot of cuts, which was understandable for someone like him living in the woods.I didn't move as I held my breath; I didn't know what he was going to do, but then he pulled away and walked to one of the chairs.“Your friend went out and asked me to take care of you,” he said and I let out the breath I had been holding; he really scared me. “I assume you're hungry,” he said as he stood up and walked to the larger table. I just silently watched him. “I can't believe you threw meat,” he said as she picked up the pot I threw earlier.I remained silent, too shocked to find the words.I watched as he opened his mouth to bite on the raw meat, his fangs still bloody, and with the scent he left my side, I could tell he went hunting as there were stains of blood on the corners of his mouth too.I was still not sure if I
~ASHER~I was having a great time, having breakfast near the river with my two favorite people, my wife and Sophie. I mean, I loved that Alma and Tyler were also with me.I haven't had such a peaceful breakfast in five years since I took over since I discovered this other side of me.Everything was going well; Aubree seemed happy until Tyler came and told me that the bastard was up to something; we couldn't discuss it there, so I asked him to follow me to my apartment office.“He’s marrying the sister of the Blood Moon pack,” Tyler said, and I clenched my fists and then started pacing. “I think he's up to something.”“He knows marrying from the Blood Moon would make him an alliance.”"Yes, and the Bloodmoon are the ones we haven't been able to convince yet; they have partners—mafia partners abroad.”“I don't give a fuck about their alliance; we can't die. Sure, many of our warriors will get hurt, but that's their fucking job.”"Yes, alpha, but-”“Of course, my wife and I don't want he
~ASHER~“Alpha, oh my god, stop the fucking car now!” I heard Tyler instruct. “Wolfsbane now!” He ordered, but I could hear his voice from far away; my vision even began to blur as I felt my bones shifting. I don’t even know what he was thinking; we were in a car; how could he?“Fuck.” I cursed under my breath as I felt my body relaxing and my bones going back to their human form. I knew what had happened; Tyler just injected Wolfsbane serum in me.Yes, Wolfsbane didn’t kill us, but Glinda added something in this specific serum; with it, Tylan could be weakened. Of course, with other werewolves, they wouldn’t even feel their wolf after the serum, but I could feel him; he could still speak, but he just wouldn’t have the energy to take over.“I saw you fighting him; I had no choice.” Tyler sounded like he was apologizing; sure, he might be because with the serum it would take Tylan at least two days to recover.“You did the right thing,” I said as I caught my breath. I was better off in
~ASHER~I thought keeping her with me and marrying her would make her fall in love with me. That's why I even took her out. I thought it was going to fix everything.“Aagh!” I groaned as the pain in my chest got excruciating. I didn't even know one could feel physical pain when betrayed because it felt like needles were pricking my heart—the heart I thought I didn't have.“Asher!” Isabella ran toward me, but I stopped her, pointing the gun at her, my eyes warning that if she came any closer, I would pull the trigger. “You need to calm down, Asher,” she said, her arms defenselessly raised in the air. “She didn't love you, and it's not your fault.” She said, and her words were just like rubbing salt on a wound as I felt my heart twist in pain. “She only used you, and that's not-”“Shut up!” I yelled.“The truth-”“I said shut up!” I screamed, and this time I pulled the trigger, but not to shoot her—my arm was the target. I didn't even realize when I aimed the gun at my arm until I felt
~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