AsherSilence reigned, but I watched as my beta fought within himself before he finally spoke.“She fought amongst the other's.” he croaked out, “And then she got injured. Badly."“The last time I saw her she was soaked with blood everywhere. She hasn't woken up since.”I shut my eyes so tightly I could see stars.“I'm sorry.” I apologized, heart heavy for my friend's pain and grief. I was so embroiled in my matters that I was blind to this.Footsteps came closer before I felt Ambrose's hand on my shoulder. I looked directly into his eyes.“You have every right to fall. But not now. Not when the pack needs you most.” He said.His words struck me hard. Swallowing thickly, I nodded.As he let go.“Ariezel isn't here.”The certainty with which he said it made me look back up at him, a question and surprise in my eyes.He stared at me with the same certainty written on his face as he continued.“I've checked the deceased and the pack doctor has also identified them. None of them are Ariez
Ariezel“Mmm"Every part of me felt weightless yet heavy. I was suspended in a limbo. In space.But now as my consciousness was slowly revived, all I felt was heavy.Every part of me felt difficult to raise, especially my eyelids. Whilst a part of me was still dragged down to the heavy darkness, the feeling of something made me resist.And after an arduous struggle against the lethargy in my bones, I finally opened my heavy eyelids.Everything around me was a blur as I was dragged down into closing my eyes again. This time I tried harder, trying to sustain the weight of my eyes so I could see properly.It took minutes before the heavy feeling lifted by a but, and I was left to stare at the single wall.I turned my head to the side groggily, looking to find the entire room. It felt so similar. Why was it so similar?The clearer the picture became the more my mind pounded. Regaining mobility, I managed to sit up, only to look down in surprise.I was on a bed. Not the one I was used to w
AriezelThe sole sign of the days passing were the constant illumination of the lights and the times that the maids would come in as well as the type of food they brought. So far I had only counted up to two to three days since I arrived.The maids had a schedule, coming with a washcloth and bucket in the mornings followed by a change of clothes. No matter how much I cleaned up, I never wore the restrictive clothes, sticking to the same cream and green dress I had.(And ever so often, I would thumb across the dress, thinking of the excitement and anticipation of the event. One that was cut short.)Some bore vaguely familiar faces I had probably seen or talked to once upon a time, whilst others were total strangers.It didn't make a difference. They never spoke as they came, also bringing a tray of food and carrying it back. They didn't even look at me whenever it came untouched.The stubborn side I had gained won over. Aside from the baked goods such as the occasional bread, I didn't
AriezelStaring.I loathed staring.A part of me had begun to embrace it. I had to get used to it as the next Luna of course.But this moment simply reminded me of why I hated it so much.I stayed silent as the young women wrapped my body, slowly cleaning and bandaging the wounds and bruises I had suffered thanks to Derek. My gaze remained focused on the walls, unwilling to lock eyes with any of them.It was the third time they had come since the beating, and I wasn't letting up.The one time I had accidentally locked stares with one of them, I saw what I had expected.Pity.I looked away quickly, never sparing a glance after that. Yet I still felt their stares piercing me, filling me with an irritation so bone deep that it felt worse than the injuries I suffered.Just like the horrible stare of the pack doctor that I had suffered through for the past two years, but even worse. A part of me would have preferred the familiar indifferent stare of one person compared to many.Relief fill
AsherAsherIt was finally time.Once we had reformed into a semblance of a pack, I gathered all the troops I could, strategizing to invade the Blue moon pack and retrieve Ariezel. Throughout I had been on a constant move, never resting. The alcohol I had foolishly drank was far away beneath all the other trash as I threw myself wholeheartedly into my sole goal.Sleepless nights had been a constant for me over the past few days. Every time I got a lick of sleep the image of Ariezel beneath my eyelids always tormented me, the same dream occurring all over again, inevitable no matter how hard I tried. It felt even worse the moment I woke up screaming her name only to find her not there and remember her fate. It only drove me harder to find her.And now, the time had come to destroy this pack.I prepared properly, gaining a small semblance of rest in spite of the nightmare. This time I embraced it, knowing that by the next day Ariezel would be back in my arms.When I woke up, I instantly
128:AsherIt took time, but we were able to mobilize every single one of Derek's (or in this case, former) pack before we moved through the journey.Ariezel was quiet throughout, but I could easily understand why. Burying the strange feeling I understood that it was shock shock and exhaustion..Unfortunately, I couldn't stay with her for long. Right after I separated from her, I turned back to the hoard of people.I was her mate, but in this case I was an Alpha first. I had to organize everything.And so it went. I focused on organizing the pack, instructing them to prepare their things for the journey to their new pack. I spoke to every single soldier,A part of me had to hold back the urge to burn down every surface and structure of the pack. This place had served as a cage for her. In the end I had to look away, swallowing it all down.We began moving back to the pack albeit much slower considering the mass of people we were carrying back with us. Throughout the journey, I constan
AsherThe silence that came forth was so aggravating I couldn't bear it.“I asked you all a question!” I roared out.An uneasy movement came among them. I could feel the fear that flowed through every single one as they stood at my mercy.One person stepped forward it was a young man.“I was a guard in the place. I was there when she was brought in unconcious.”My hands curled into fists. The fact that they had taken her whilst she was unconscious and helpless filled me with rage.Serena, Derek and her father hadn't gotten the full consequences of their actions. Not yet.“After she was brought in, I don't know." He bowed in supplication.His denial filled me with so much annoyance that I could barely hold my back from lashing out.“Anyone else?” I barked out, anger rising at the persistent silence.“Since none of you wish to say a word, I guess you will share the same fate as your Alpha.”The moment I said those words an uproar started. Pleas and cries enveloped the hall.Sudden a ma
AriezelEvery night was the same thing.I could feel his breath over me, feel the striking pain from everything he did and his venomous words.Every single time I screamed, only to find that my voice echoed back at me. There was nobody there.At times it began differently, in a much crueler fashion. I would see the gentle visage of my mate. He would hold me, assuring me that everything was alright.And then like a switch had suddenly flipped, everything would change. It would be Derek that stared back at me, smiling cruelly and holding me down and-I woke up with wetness below me and Whenever I woke up I'd find myself back in the familiar walls of the pack, of safety.It didn't make me feel better. On the contrary, it made me cry even harder.I always stifled my sobs within my pillow, ensuring that I wasn't loud enough for anyone outside to hear a thing. .OST of all, I couldn't let Asher know of the nocturnal pains I suffered every night.Asher…The thought of him made me grip the gen