AsherI knew I wouldn't be able to reach her in time. It made my throat close up in fear.’No.' I couldn't let this happen. I couldn't let her get hurt. I couldn't…I couldn't-I stopped in place as Ariezel quickly moved. Shock filled me at the sight.I watched as she held Serena's raised hand, stopping her progress before she could attack her. Without hesitation, Ariezel pushed her away, making Serena stumble.I watched the entire thing in awe. From Ariezel's fast reflexes to her quick action. I never knew that she could move so fast.But looking at her, I knew that it was my cue.I moved forward, holding Ariezel up and doing a check. Even though I logically knew that she wasn't hard, my wolf and instincts encouraged me to do so. Just in case.Relief filled me as I realized that she was completely fine. I looked up at her.“Are you okay?" The words rushed out of my mouth quickly. As her soft warm hand cupped my cheek, I would have cried out in reverence.“I'm okay Asher." Her blue ga
IsabellaI sighed as I looked in the mirror, unable to melt the tension that came forth.After Serena's attempt on me and her subsequent imprisonment in the dungeon, everything else went well. Although even I was shaken from it, I soon brushed it off, focusing on finalizing the rest of the events. Subsequently the other pack members felt the same and the place was back.to normal in little time.And as for Asher? He kissed me goodbye as he left, whispering in my ear that the next time we'll meet is during the mating ceremony. Simply thinking about it brought a flush to my cheeks.I smiled at my visage in the mirror. Though my hair and dress were simple - at least, according to ceremony standards said by Alys- I felt beautiful.And I hoped that Asher would see me the same way when the time came.Looking at the darkening evening I knew it was soon time. Turning back I took in deep breaths.Tonight was the night, a new milestone in my and Asher's relationship and I couldn't be any happier
AsherAs more people filed into the hall unwelcomed, I felt a mix of trepidation and aggression fill me.No matter how hard I tried, my anxiety nor the quiet dread that filled my stomach hadn't left for a single moment. Once I let eyes with Ariezel, I thought it could all fade away and I was only imagining things.And then this happened.My eyes darted around to every single one if them, questions filling my mindWhy were they here?And most of all, who sent them?My mind instantly went to the one Alpha that made my blood boil. But no. It couldn't have been Derek. Not to mention that the men…they seemed faintly familiar…Shock filled me as my realization came too late.Amidst the soldiers that pooled and now surrounded the hall, only one person stood out. The rest of them separated in river-like fashion, creating a road through which only him passed through. As I spotted the look of my pack members, I could tell that they recognized his presence and his title. Just as I did.He stood
AsherImmediately that word was said, all hell broke loose.The pack was in a frenzy as without hesitation, his men began to attack.Swarms of the men began pouncing as screams filled the room.I watched as some fled, particularly those with children, whilst other men and women were holding their own.The entire hall was filled with mayhem, the crowds of people difficult to break through.And amidst them, I spotted Serena and her father moving towards the exit along with others whom I was sure was from their pack.The urge to chase them and punish them for his betrayal was overwhelming, but the crowd was too much to scale through, and I knew no matter how hard I tried, I wouldn't get there on time.Cold, butter rage filled me as they dissapeared from view. I shifted my focus to the present.The chaos was slowly treading across the large hall and I knew that in no time, it would also engulf this place.I turned around, meeting Ariezel's blue eyes wide with shock and horror and panic fi
Asher‘No’ The thought left me as my mind slowly went blank.Ariezel…gone… those words didn't match. They didn't make sense.Ariezel couldn't be gone or missing.I took a step back, ignoring anything and everything even as I faintly heard Harriet's voice calling. I focused my gaze to the pew of the hallway which was now damaged and stained.Only hours ago she was facing me on that pew, ready to spend her life with me. Moments after I had led her away. Told her to run. She ran. She escaped before any harm could have come to her.She couldn't be missing. There was no way on earth that was possible.But as I turned to Harriet, there was only apology and sadness in her face. She looked like she was sure.But maybe she wasn't? What if Ariezel had run before she could find her. Maybe she had found somewhere secret to hide. Or perhaps Harriet hadn't checked properly.Lifting my head up, I called out for the nearest guard who bowed.“Alpha Blackwell -" I interrupted him, short of any patienc
AsherMy knees collided onto the floor as I wrapped my hands around myself. The sobs that I hadn't felt in a long time racked me with every breath.She was gone.I wasn't so impsive, but now it felt like my world had completely toppled over and I couldn't see a thing.I reached out for the first drink I got unkorkingI was choking. I was drowning. But I didn't care. None if that mattered to me now.Because if she wasn't here there was only one other choice.That she was-I gagged. The thought of blood even near her was enough to make my insides churn and the urge to let everything out of my stomach to intensify. I swallowed it all, bringing the bottle of whiskey to my lips. The stung eased the feeling only by a little, but it wasn't enough.I drank and drank until my vision blurred, and my thoughts were blank, yet there weren't blank enough to get her out of my head.I walked out of the office in a haze. Filled with suck grief, I barely understood where I was going until I fell onto s
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