~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
~ASHER~How the fuck did I have Isabella as a friend when her crush was obvious? I know without her I wouldn't be who I am, but this was crossing the line.“Leave.”“Asher?”“I said leave. Now Isabella.”"Well, don't you at least want to know where she is?-”“Find Tyler; tell him that, but I need you to get out of here, now!” I raised my voice, and seeing my seriousness she bent to safely get away from me as I was still cornering her; she knew what would happen if she didn't.As I heard the door slam, I punched the wall, but the pain shot up my arm, which made me groan in pain.Fuck! Isabella just betrayed me; she fucking betrayed me. How could she help Aubree escape, knowing well that she was not safe out there? Sure, she had her wolf, but it was one against the whole of Petersburg, as everyone wanted her dead.“Aaah!” I screamed as I pulled the bullet from my arm; shit was deep into my flesh. I kept struggling until I pulled it out. Having it in my hand, I took a good look at it; it
~ASHER~I dismissed Cora and Tyler after instructing Tyler to call Jerry and his men to return.“They should not be seen,” I repeated, and Tyler, after assuring me that they wouldn't be seen, walked out, and Cora, after telling me to be ready for breakfast, also followed."I'm calling Glinda; I heard you shot yourself.”“I took care of it already.”"Yes, but the scar. I'm not taking any excuses now; get ready and come to the house for breakfast,” she ordered, and I nodded as I watched her exit.Seeing that I was alone, I sighed, then walked upstairs to my bedroom.Inside I removed my trousers and walked to the bathroom. I needed a warm bath with the wound in my arm; it was closing, but due to the wolfsbane that Tyler injected in me, it was taking too long.‘What do you have in mind?’ I heard Tylan ask; I hadn't heard from him in like seven hours, and that was unlike him.‘Nothing.’‘You know what I'm asking about, our mate; I told you I can't leave without her close.’‘I can't either.
~ASHER~A small smile crept onto my lips as this wasn't making sense. Was she perhaps Zander's enemy too, if so, then we could ally.“Don't get me wrong, Zander is my fiance, and I love him so much, but you see,” she pushed the hair from her face, “him being broke would make his parents desperate for the marriage because they know they can get my brothers to invest in them.”“Oh,” I nodded my head as I realized how cunning she was. I was honestly impressed."Yes, or you can come in the picture. Let's say you are willing to invest in his company only if he marries me; that's only if he doesn't accept my help.” She got in a thinking position as if that idea just came into her head now.“Okay, and what do I get here?” I asked, clearing my throat, not that I wasn't willing to help her, but marrying Zander would make him strong, and I didn't want that.“Aubree. Zander will not be in your way anymore,” she responded as if it were pretty obvious. "Oh, I should go. I have a wedding to plan; j
~ISABELLA~I couldn't believe everything I worked so hard for just crashed. Aubree has crossed the line. I didn't want to kill her, but now I was left with no choice.‘We should have killed her when we had the chance.’ I heard Ella say.‘We will still have another chance, and we are going to kill her.’ I told her. Sure, she was in the woods and I was locked up here, but I will find a way to end her; I will kill her, and Asher is going to be mine; we are going to be together just like I've always thought.I closed my eyes and communicated with my cousin, Nicholazz, but he kept cutting as if he didn't want to speak to me, but as I forced it, he had no choice but to accept the communication as I used Ella to hurt his mind.‘Fuck! What do you want, Issa?’ He sounded in pain.‘Come get me out!’‘Are you insane?’'No, but I need to leave this place; you know what will happen when Asher finds out I tricked his precious wife.’‘You what?’‘I don't have time for questions. Come and free me, so
~ISABELLA~“And it's not your business; now keep driving before I change my mind and tear you into pieces,” I threatened.“I don't want to get involved.”“You will get involved if you don't drive this fucking car!”"Fine, I'll drive, but you know what Uncle and Aunt will say.”“I dont care about them; this is my love life.” I rolled my eyes.“And it is driving you crazy.”“I made Asher; if I can't have him, then no one will. I will take him down.”“And you will not need to do that, cousin.” He sounded calm as if trying to make me feel better, but he knew nothing about love, so I disregarded him.“You know nothing about love.”“I do,” he said, surprising me.“W-what?” Nicholazz has never been one to fall in love; my parents even started worrying, saying he might be gay, so it really shocked me.“Yes, I think I might like, maybe love someone.”“Noway.”“Yes.”“Who?”"Well, it's... oh, never mind, I can never have her.”“Wait what?”“Just be careful; you're like a little sister to me and
~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