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
AsherAriezel wasn't okay.Two weeks passed in a blink. From sheltering the new pack members to the soldiers, the pack had finally relaxed to the degree that the future attack was already in plans.Yet whilst every other thing had calmed down, she remained the same as she came. Shifty and jumpy.Even the Pack members were concerned. At times I would overhear them talking about her sudden exits from a room, as though she was having a melt down. It was even more concerning.I loathed the spark of fear that showed on her face every time she came close.Most of all, I loathed how she always forced herself to act normal every single time.Her forced smiles and rigid frame set my teeth on edge every moment it occurred . I would have gone straight to the dungeons to demand an answer, but I didn't want to give Derek the satisfaction. Yet, I didn't stop telling and showing her how much I loved her.It wasn't until after I left the room that I realized that not only had she not answered the que
Ariezel“In other words, she's pregnant.”PregnantThat single word reverberated in my mind, shattering my senses.I had a baby. One that was growing in me.But that wasn't the main problem was it?It was the father of the baby, the one it belonged to.And considering the timing, there was only one possibility.Every part of me screamed in agony at the thought. My wolf howled inside me in tandem. The reminder of that traumatic experience left me cold and helpless.And to know that Derek had gained what he wanted left me with a crawling feeling which made me wish I could tear apart my skin.‘It could still be Asher's ’ I thought to myself. I could have laughed at the thought.To think that some part of me still scrambled for sanity. Some sort of justification. Anything which could be possible aside from the horrific possibility.But it was futile. There was only a slim chance, and I wasn't foolish enough to hope anymore.Every ounce of hope I had felt had been drowned out one way or th
AsherI opened the door with a loud bang. The frantic eyes of the guards were far from my problem as I stepped into the place.One of them came towards me.“Alpha Blackwell."I didn't care for his greeting at that moment.“Order all the guards to leave. Now.” The last part came out as a growl, revealing my unveiled rage. I watched him flinch in response.As everyone filed out I darted forward. Step by step, I moved further into the cold dungeons.His face had healed completely. Even as he stuck in the same set of clothes he was captured in, he still had the gall to look high and mighty towards me.Without hesitation, I opened the door, locking it behind me. Derek shifted, but remained in the same spot, a smug grin on his face.“Well, well, if it isn't -”His words were cut off the moment I landed the first punch on his face, the crunch of his gaze did nothing to quell the vengeful monster inside me.I thought back to Ariezel, the tears in her eyes as she held herself. Those words.“He
Ariezel The constant continuous beeping that filled the room was the only constant I had, grounding me.I didn't know how long it had been since I simply sat in silence. Alys and Harriet had left at my insistence, and it felt like an eternity had passed since then.“Ariezel.”My eyes snapped open. That voice…I whipped my head to the door to meet his pair of green eyes staring back at me.“Asher."He was here.“You left." I said.“I'm sorry. I'm so sorry I left without a word." His words seeped with regret. “I had to…there are no excuses to give."The moment he left I thought…“I thought that you hated me.” I whispered out, feeling him stiffen and his hands tighten.“I would never hate you. Never." He said, swearing out loud. I felt his hand ghost through my hair, the sensation helping me relax a bit.“I'm the one who deserves to apologize. For everything I said before. I was a fool. The worst kind."I looked up, shaking my head fervently. How could he apologize when he hadn't known?
Asher I woke up to crying.I didn't notice it at first, opening my eyes to meet the darkness of the night. Fresh from sleep, I could barely comprehend the small noises I heard.When I gained a semblance of consciousness however, I found myself hearing it louder in my ear.Alarm bells rang in my mind as I sat up. Quickly searching for the source.I turned to Ariezel and it all became clear.Her face was scrunched up in a cry, streaks of tears shone on her face.Her eyes were closed. She was having a nightmare.I took action quickly. Standing up, I held her by both shoulders and shook her lightly.“Ariezel. It's just a dream, my love. Wake up." I pressed on.Finally her eyes started to open. She sat up at lightning speed, wrapping her hands around herself. A small cry left her lips before she buried her face within them.“Comfort mate.” my wolf told me inside.There was no need to say it twice.“Ariezel." I came forward.When she looked up, surprise was written all over her face. She h