LOGINShare
Chapter 23
Last Updated:
2024-10-29 19:42:56Related chapters
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 24
Asher's POV The hallways were almost never empty.Save for events such as pack meetings where the pack spent time outside the pack house than inside, there was almost never a time when there wasn't anybody in the vicinity. Everyday, at least one person would arrive at a corner, suddenly bowing at the sight of me. One other would be conversing with a group of people laughing until they stilled at noticing my presence.There were so many other scenarios I could have brought, but all of them were the same result.I was never truly alone yet I remained lonely.It wasn't new to me. Even though I still had a fiancee, and was the leader of a pack of many, I never felt fully belonging.Yet now, I felt it more than ever, and it was all because of one woman with infuriatingly red hair and a pair of sky blue eyes.“I was scared”The recent memory of one of the real 'interactions' I had with her still stood in my mind.As she spoke of how my actions affected her, why she thought I did what I di
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 25
Ariezel's POVThere was always a sense of anticipation during the dawn.It began with the still sense of darkness, difficult to see in without the presence of the moon and stars that had long escaped from sight. Slowly the world lightened, darkness rising into incandescent hues making the whole world seem all the more coolerThen slowly but surely, a single ray of the sun broke the sky, the starting point for overwhelming brightness that would soon touch the sky.My life at this moment was like that. After days of darkness and pain, the ray of happiness had finally come through in my life.The day at the garden was the turning point for our interactions.I resisted letting the cracks grow any further af first. Since my childhood, it has been difficult for me to interact with others, usually ending up being shut out. Then my only solace was Derek, who was the only person I spoke and laughed freely with.And then our parents died. Derek changed, and I was permanently shut out.Asher's a
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 26
Asher's POV“Asher…”I rested against her, kissing her soft skin. “Asher please.” she cried again, her voice the sweetest melody.“Asher…”“Asher…”Savoring the feeling of her soft skin against my lips, I finally let go of all my inhibitions, looking up at the mysterious woman.Waved flames draped over her figure, the strands glowing against the lights. She was an angel, and I could see it already.As I looked higher up, my heart stopped.Because as I looked at those cerulean eyes, the small fairy-like face and those wonderful, wonderful lips, and the once mysterious voice, it all came together.It was Isabella.“Asher…”I woke up to a dark empty room “Fuck." I cursed, heaving from the too fresh dream I had, ones which had plagued me for the past months now.It all began from the day I saw her in the hallway.I remembered the instant panic, worry and felt when I saw her lying in the hallway. If the sight of bruises was enough to send me into rage, the stream of blood, no matter how
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 27
Asher's POVWe sat mostly in silence, savoring the peaceful garden when she spoke up.“Why does your pack fear you so much?”Her question halted all my thoughts and u turned, fear crawling up my throat.“You don't have to answer, but…I just wanted to know. Everyone speaksThe fear left, and was replaced by something so bright. Wonder was too small a word.It was the fact that she cared well enough to listen, ignoring the rumors she had been fed to come to me, free of judgment. It was the fact that above all, she had somehow managed to reach into my desire without knowing. It was all that pushed me to speak.“My parents were killed by another pack.”I felt her breath hitch but continued.“It was the most devastating thing I had ever felt. Then I was only 20, feeling far too young to take on the burden of grief as well as handling my pack. I wanted to grieve, but the pack was also grieving, so I forced myself to be strong then. The only person by my side was… ” my breath hitched a the
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 28
AriezelI woke up to a cold room. Goosebumps trailed my frame as I laid against the bed. When did such a harsh wind come in the middle of the night?Leaving my eyes closed to savor sleep, my hands searched for any signs of a duvet. Its search was fruitless.Confusion yawned through in its absence. I was just laying under its warmth hours ago. Where had it gone?I open open, sitting up to look for the duvet, only to freeze.Absent of any blanket, the bed stretched for miles, like an awning road. It could have been scarier, if not for the room I was in.I was back in my former pack. Derek's pack.This was a dream, I was sure of it from the many times I had seen his face only to wake up with tears. They had dissipated to nothing beforehand. I fought myself trying to wake up yet no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get out of it.The familiar creak of the door was like ice pouring through my veins. I turned in alarm to see the familiar red glow of an Alpha's eyes filled with rage.“Isa
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 29
AsherFor the first time, I understood what I was missing.It was all scattered before, like pieces of a puzzle. The jealousy I felt, tha anger towards the people that hurt her, the need for her to be healthy.At first it was simple, placing the picture together. I chose the easy option, panning it towards my attempt at our wolves coming together.But it was more than that, had probably been from the beginning since I saw the relief in her eyes in that cell.She laughed heartily, and I swore it was the greatest music I heard. Her voice was like a n invisible pair of hands, piercing every feeling I had until it was complete.Somehow in the fast pace of life, I was falling in love with her. I had never felt this way before. Ever since my parents death I had closed myself to all forms of affection, focusing solely on my duties.The sensations were too big to deny, too rich to ignore and so, so wonderful.“Asher?”I was brought back into reality, staring at her bright blue eyes. Against t
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 30
Ariezel“Over here!” Harriet called out, pointing to a small stall.With Alys beside me, I moved towards Harriet.Harriet had quickly gotten acquainted with me. She had never spoken about my quiet nature. Instead she let herself fill the silence. I was content to keep silent and listen. Alys' friendship came much slower. It seemed that while not working with her she acted much more relaxed. When I was free they decided to bring it upon themselves to show me around, leading me to the marketplace. It didn't take long for Harriet to wander.“Alys, Ariezel, isn't this so nice?” Harriet stared in awe at the pieces of jewelry hanging on the stall, complimenting the pack member behind it.I looked to see Alys roll her eyes, dragging Harriet away from the stand. “Why don't you worry about finding dye first? Your roots are showing.” she saidAlys was right. I looked at the top of Harriet's hair, the pink fading into what was her real hair color, a strawberry blonde.Harriet shrugged “I'm th
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 31
Ariezel“Over here!” Harriet called out, pointing to a small stall.With Alys beside me, I moved towards Harriet.Harriet had quickly gotten acquainted with me. She had never spoken about my quiet nature. Instead she let herself fill the silence. I was content to keep silent and listen. Alys' friendship came much slower. It seemed that while not working with her she acted much more relaxed. When I was free they decided to bring it upon themselves to show me around, leading me to the marketplace. It didn't take long for Harriet to wander.“Alys, Ariezel, isn't this so nice?” Harriet stared in awe at the pieces of jewelry hanging on the stall, complimenting the pack member behind it.I looked to see Alys roll her eyes, dragging Harriet away from the stand. “Why don't you worry about finding dye first? Your roots are showing.” she saidAlys was right. I looked at the top of Harriet's hair, the pink fading into what was her real hair color, a strawberry blonde.Harriet shrugged “I'm th
Latest chapter
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 144
Ariezel “Look out there! It's a pretty bird!"I looked in command, spotting the bird Camilla spoke of.Rubbing her hair gently, I shifted my gaze to face her.“Yes. It is a lovely bird." I said, smiling at her giggle.She turned back, her red curls bouncing along with her.She was the youngest out of the two of my half sisters, nine years old, although she continuously argues that she was turning ten.After getting to know Florian, he introduced me to both of them with joy. Although for now they only saw me as an aunt and the future Luna, in spite of our resemblance.It hadn't taken long for her to grow used to me, although Jolene, the older one, was more reserved.I turned to look at her in the hall we were staying in. She lounged in a chair, short blonde tresses resting on the couch as she read a book. She was the sole outlier out of us, and she was mostly quiet, always analyzing whenever I was present.It was okay, I didn't mind staying for as long as it took for her to get used t
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 143
143: AriezelIn the end, Alys and Harriet left us alone in the room. We stared at each other for what seemed like ages.I couldn't believe my eyes as I stared at the man in front of me. It seemed more like a dream as I looked at him over.I felt him doing the same to me, awe and surprise written over his face.But we couldn't stay in silence for long. Not as it stretched to the point of awkwardness. Finally regaining a bit of my senses, I parted my lips to speak.“Hello." Both our voices chorused.I blinked in surprise. As it seemed we had both spoken at the same time.The single word seemed to sway through the tension that was presented. I cracked my lips in a small smile.“Please sit down." I said, gesturing to the chair which Alys once sat in.I was sure Alys must have been grilling Harriet by now. After all, she hadn't kept this from just me but from her as well.I waved the thought away easily. Alys and Harriet were the last thing on my mind as he sat down.It was even more uncan
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 142
Ariezel“So one of the members said that she insulted her butt, so the other- her name was…Amber I think? Proceeded to shiver her own butt in my face just for comparison.”My stomach hurt badly solely from the amount of times I laughed. It was so difficult to catch my breath from the words Alys was saying.Thankfully, she waited till I was done before she spoke again.“In the end," Alys sighed despondently “The fight turned into a butt comparing contest with people as the audience and I being the judge. All I could think of at the moment was that this wasn't what I had prepared for."I howled again in laughter, the humor of her deadpan words further aggravated by the resigned, almost haunted look on her face. In my laughter I vaguely heard Alys laughter follow as minutes passed.My breaths heaving for air I looked at Alys to find an amused look on her face.“I glad that my misery could make you a little bit happy.” she said.I shook my head quickly in response .“I'm so sorry." I apo
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 141
AriezelI was weightless, swimming in darkness without a care in the world. It felt like there was nothing holding me back. It might as well have been true.Like wisps of smoke, memories and voices came to me, only to fade away the moment I tried reaching out for them. In the end, I remained floating.I didn't know how much time I had spent, but soon, everything began to fade. The weightless darkness I floated in materialized until a firmament grew below, carrying me. The weightless darkness faded into something else. Something more material.Like a disk, I was drawn out of my water and the peaceful darkness, into something more material.And slowly but surely, I opened my heavy eyelids to see blinding light.It took me time to adjust, squinting and blinking against the harsh brightness. Once I finally did, all my other senses came back.A soft but firm surface below me, the scent of comfort that wafted over and ceiling I felt familiar in.Where was I?My memories then came back and
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 140
AsherI focused on her, taking her hand in mine in spite of everything in me that resisted.“Hello Serena." I said in a gratingly low voice, looking into her eyes.She sighed, looking awestruck as she looked at me.She, just like all the others who had once fought and scrambled to force me to mate with them, only saw what I was from the outside. A ruthless alpha and a powerful one.There was only one who didn't.Thoughts hammered in my head, coaxing me to go back and fix what I had done. I stayed firm however and brought the blonde woman closer.It was only a matter of time.“Let's go inside Serena.” coaxing her away, I led her inside, eyeing the rest of her guards who moved away, paving the path for us.Together, we moved through the forest with her and I at the forefront whilst the rest of my soldiers and hers followed from behind. Our arms were linked as we walked while she spoke ravingly. She kept on rambling about how she knew that I was going to come back to her and all her :sac
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 139
Ariezel My breath caught as those words reverberated through my brain long after they had gone.‘What?'My heart stuttered the moment I heard them, confusion filling my senses as I looked at him.It wasn't an illusion. Those were the words that came out of his mouth.‘Why?’What was he thinking? Why would he say that?I tried to look at him, praying that he would look at me and tell me that it was a hoax or something. Anything.But he kept his eyes away, focusing on Serena.“Asher." I cried out. I struggled against their grip, uncaring at that moment. It was only when I felt the threatening cool metal pressing against me in warning that I stopped.I didn't stop looking at him however, hoping that my call would finally make him focus on me.To my relief, it did.When he looked at me, I didn't expect to see his gaze so cold and shuttered.I was thrown aback by the sudden stare. This wasn't my Asher. The distance in his stare reminded me of back then, when he suddenly left me.My blood t
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 138
Ariezel “Relax. He'll be back in no time.” Alys said.I smiled at her in turn, yet I couldn't focus properly.Under the protection of soldiers within my room, Alys and Harriet stayed to keep me company throughout. Hours had passed, yet with no news, we stayed in place with more worries than not.Alys had left the hospital and held the same worried gaze in spite of her constant assurance. It was especially more of a necessity for her considering that Ambrose had gone along with Asher. Now we were both waiting and hoping that all went well for the sake of our mates.“I…I actually have something to tell you guys." Harriet spoke hesitantly.I was grateful for any distraction that could take away the churning anxiety.I had never expected what she would say next.“I found my mate."My jaw dropped.“Oh my…oh Goddess." Alys was the first to move forward, taking Harriet's hands in hers.“That's so good. I'm happy for you.” Alys gushed out.I knew that in spite of her carefree attitude, she
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 137
Asher The night was still, without so much as a cricket sound.My gaze swept the place. As I had expected, the security was lax.‘How foolish of them.’We had left the pack by evening, marching and moving until we hid close to the border of the Pack.When I told Ariezel of the sped up plans, she was worried, kissing me goodbye on the forehead.“Be safe." She whispered.My heart skipped a beat for her, knowing that she was out of my reach, filling me with anxiety.But there was no reason for me to be so worried about her this time. I had placed several guards under her to watch.Now? It was already midnight. We had trailed the path, waiting inconspicuously for hours. Whether or not Derek was here, at least I would be able to finish off one thing.It was soon time. My instincts were on overdrive, pumped with adrenaline. I could feel the weight of the celrescent moon above us.They wouldn't see this coming.I rose my hand to signal them all.This was the same thing they had done to us.
Her Second Chance Mate Chapter 136
Asher “199…200.” I grunted out, pushing my body up.Only a day was left before the attack was launched. Until them, I had to continuously put myself in prime condition for certain victory.That involved constantly working out day by day, straining myself to the limits within the span of time I had.My days had only been limited to those two things; training and Ariezel. I wasn't shy to say that the majority of my time was spent with Ariezel, whether it was from taking walks with her to watching over her in the nights till early in the morning. I remained constantly by her side.Nothing was going to happen overnight, much less after two days. She was still reeling from my acceptance and remained hesitant. My heart still ached as she woke up with nightmares.But unlike before, she never faked a smile like before. She spoke openly about her nightmares before she slipped back into sleep. Even when she stiffened at the mention of her condition, whenever I was there, she relaxed. This tim
