~BREE~I turned his face so he could face me, and I couldn't believe he had tears in his eyes, but he quickly wiped them away and then cleared his throat before he started speaking.“Since she escaped and William found her, she started living like a human, and with William’s help, she succeeded, as after finding out she was pregnant, they started using drugs that would delay my wolf, and with some witches' help, my wolf was bound to stay in there; I’m not supposed to even have it.”“What?” I was shocked. Sure, I heard of bonding, and I understood it was possible, but why?“She didn’t want anything to do with the werewolf world; that's why she bound her wolf and the reason she smells like a human.”“Oh,” I was out of words, and I didn’t want to seem shocked.“Isabella, she was my friend; we met in college-”“School?”“Yes, we went to college together. I once found her struggling to keep her wolf in, and that’s when I discovered they existed. I always had nightmares of a creature, which
~BREE~ I couldn’t believe what I had just heard—did he kill his mate? I mean, it had to be his first because I was his mate too. “She was not one of the good people, but when I found her, we felt the bond. I was about to accept her when she suddenly attacked me, and my men had no choice but to shoot her, and unfortunately silver... could kill her and so-” “I’m so sorry." I didn’t know what to say, but from his voice, I could tell he was hurt. “And when you made my heart beat, I realized you might be my second chance. Glinda told me I would find my second chance, but if I lost her, I would remain mateless, as the goddess only blesses one with two mates, and believe it or not, I still want to experience that feeling of having a mate,” he explained, and it now made sense. “I'm so sorry.” “It's okay, I have you now, and once we awaken your wolf and she confirms the bond, I will try to be the best mate for you.” “What if I'm not—you know, your mate?” I wanted to know what he would do
~ZANDER~I took a swig of my drink with my eyes fixed on the woman, whose name I had forgotten, she was comfortably sleeping; her arms were spread on the bed as she tried to get ahold of the end of the mattress but failed as the mattress was larger."Hmmm...” she moaned as she turned her head so that it could face the other side; she seemed to be enjoying herself. “I love you too, Asher. I will always love you.” She said in a sleepy tone; it was clear she was dreaming, fucking dreaming.‘She must love him so much.’ Ray said, and I agreed with a nod.‘Are you sure she's willing to take him down?’‘I’m not sure, but let's hope she is; let's hope she's not here to make a fool out of us.’ Ray said in a warning tone, and I agreed, if she was here on a mission, then it would really be bad for her because I would not spare her fucking life."Ow, you will leave Aubree for me?" She dreamily said, and the mention of Aubree's name triggered something in me and before I knew it I had thrown the g
~BREE~My head was hurting. I tried so hard to open my eyes but failed as they felt heavy. On the fourth attempt, I succeeded as the bright light shone on them, and I quickly looked away. Why would one keep the curtains open?I struggled to sit up while my hand rubbed my forehead; that's when I noticed a bandage was wrapped around my head.I closed my eyes and tried to remember something—anything, but nothing. The only thing that came to mind was Olivia bowing to me and the feeling of power rushing through my veins.I just prayed I hadn't done anything stupid. Well, the bandage was a good start, as they wouldn't care to bandage my head if I had done something bad.“You're awake.” I heard a familiar voice, which made me look up. It was Olivia, and looking at her, I could tell she was perfectly fine.“Alright, how many fingers am I holding out?” William, who was in his doctor uniform, a white coat over his blue suit, asked. He was holding out three fingers.“Three,” I said after clearin
~BREE~ He was silent for a moment, and it made my heart skip a beat. Why did I leave when it was clear Asher didn't have any intentions of killing me? “If only I hadn't run away, this is all my fault,” I scratched on the bandage around my head at the realization, “he could be alive if—” “Wait, you care that much for him?” Asher cut me as he turned to face me. I looked at him confused; if I didn't know well, I would think he was jealous. “W-what?” “No. Why does it matter whether he's alive or not? He was a nobody.” “You don't know that,” I said and quickly faced away from him. “He saved my life twice; of course, he was somebody to me.” “Did you really care that much for him?” “Did you really have to kill him?” “That didn't answer my question.” “Neither did you.” I was annoyed at how he just killed whenever he felt like it, at least if he cared so much for me as he claimed then he could have spared his life because he saved me. I walked to the bed and sat down. I buried my fac
~BREE~I wanted to think it was in my head, but it wasn't. Olivia was right; if the book opened to my blood, then it meant I was really a witch, but how was that even possible?How could the same Alena, who was a witch, be my mother?I caught my breath and calmed myself, my eyes still on the book, which was still paging itself.I felt Olivia's hand on my back but didn't flinch as I was too shaken; it was like I wasn't myself. Then I watched as the book flew to the table and lay there; it was like it was human because why didn't it land on the floor?“Aubree?” Olivia called my name, and I slowly turned to her, not wanting to look away from the book. “You need to calm down,” she was patting my back. I didn't respond with words but a nod. No matter how difficult it seemed, I still tried very hard to calm myself.“I…I don’t…I don't know…what to… to say.” I struggled to say that at once. Olivia nodded in understanding.“You don't have to say anything,” she said and then moved closer to the
~ASHER~I just partly opened up to Aubree and it felt great. I even confessed to liking her—I knew I loved her, but I couldn't tell her that. I might scare her away. She was about to respond when my stupid phone started ringing. I ignored it, but she insisted I pick it up as it might be important.I hesitated but picked, and that's when Tyler gave me the news. I couldn't believe that bastard would risk his life like that.It was an emergency, and it couldn't wait, so I apologetically told Aubree, who wasn't against it, I didn't want to leave her, but I knew if I didn't go, she would be the one to suffer the consequences, so I left after asking mom to take good care of her.“Alpha?” Tyler was already waiting for me outside. I gave him a nod and got in the backseat car, and Tyler joined me shortly after.“So, you say he's launched an attack?” I asked, and Tyler confirmed with a nod.“But Jerry and our men are blocking his way; there's no way he will leave his pack without a fight, and w
~ASHER~I was about to give the order when I heard Tylan's voice. I haven't heard from him in two days now.‘What do you mean?’ I asked as I found what he was suggesting to be nonsense.‘Think about it; the Bloodmoons are as strong as us; if we start this, they might end up hurting our mate.’ He explained, and I hesitated, ‘Remember that if we lose her, we will live forever without a mate, and what's life without a partner?’ Tylan reasoned, and he was right: I would lose everything, but not my mate. Sure, it was not confirmed yet as she had no wolf, but even if she wasn't my mate, I wouldn't risk her life.I shook myself out of my state and turned to Tyler, who had a wicked smile on his face. “I will speak to him.”“What?! I mean…” He cleared his throat, realizing that he was sounding disrespectful at first. “We won't get a chance like this.”“We won't fail, Alpha; we've taken down men stronger than this,” Jerry said, sounding desperate.“I know, but still, I won't risk my wife's life
~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