“Ashton?” I exclaimed as I was roughly awoken by my growling mate, his long canines pointy as he scowled at me. Even in the darkness the distinct lethal spark shooting through his now ethereal orbs doesn't escape me. I looked around the bed in confusion. What did I do now?“Come here!” He commanded as he wandered to the black dais by the hearth to fall plush on and wagged me to him. I looked back as if expecting someone else to emerge from behind me but when I faced him again, he was still fixed on me, his head down in a predatory manner.I gulped down heavily. Did I do or say something in my sleep?“Don't waste my time, woman!” He lashed out at me, sitting up from the chair with his two hands by the armrest. I cowered and scurried off the bed to the edge to go to him. “On your knees.” He brisked, his eyes not faltering from me. “Don't make me say it again.”I opened my mouth to say something. Anything. Raking my head to recollect what happened before I went to sleep or during it. Of
(Ashton pov)Gwendolyn was like an open book. She was so predictable that I could easily infuriate her without trying so hard.And that was something I triumphed over doing. I enjoyed seeing her humiliated. Watching her left speechless, and those chubby cheeks stain with a deep shade of red in embarrassment each time she is caught off-guard.But, today at dinner my plan didn't seem to go as I intended. I intentionally ignore telling her about the traditional acceptance speech offered to any new guest that came into the pack, especially the palace. Because just like every other time, I wanted to reveal how inadequate she was as my Queen to the public.Just to see her break.However, it crashed back into my face. Much to my distaste. It appeared someone had informed her about the ritual and that someone I suspect to be my sister. Only her could ruin my plans. And to add to my anger at a failed plan, I caught her blushing to something the guest said.It dealt a blow at me. Reminded me of
(Gwen pov)I glanced outside at the dissipating morning fog through the giant pillars supporting the palace walls, as I hurried down the hallway leading to the room of our guest: Tyler.Every part of my body ached from the tremendous adventure of last night. An adventure Ashton intended to use to punish me which unknown to him, I revelled in. Up til now, I can't tell what possessed him last night as he had left as soon as he cummed in me. And when I woke up this morning, the side of his bed was cold and desolate as if he was never there last night. But the dull tremor between my legs proved otherwise. I decided instead to reflect on what I am going to say to Tyler when I meet him. 'Hy, Tyler, I hope you are settling in fine?"No.'Hy, Tyler, I see you are settling in nicely, it is breakfast.' eww.‘Hy, Tyler, you look hot as hell this morning.” As if. I suck at being Queen. This is a simple thing that came naturally to someone who was gifted to be Queen but here I am sweating it up.
“Hurry up, Gwen, we are already late.” Abby howled from outside as Kora finished wrapping my hair in a tight neat chignon bun at the top of my head where she finally secured it with a fine peacock pin. I twisted my hair from side to side with an agreeable smile and nodded at her. “Thank you.” I stood up and patted the fine emerald green gown that Kora provided for me this evening. It was soft against my skin and hardly puckiah as many other gowns I've worn. “Sorry, Abby. I'm done here.” I picked up my small purse from the bed and walked to the door to meet her. “Kora, let me know when the others return.”“Yes, your highness.” I closed the door.“You took the entire day.” Whined Abby, looking beautiful in her symbolic olive girdle wear that adorned her curvy body. Sometimes I envy her ethereal beauty. Made me look plain and insignificant. But, I liked her. “Sorry, I was carried away in the shower.”“Hmmnn.”Truly I was. Today was one hell of the saddest day of my life. After what happ
When we arrived at the palace that evening, I felt better to an extent. I don't know why. Perhaps, because I had spared the goddess another moment of hope by unburdening my heart to her at the temple, or because of the presence of Ashton. Albeit, by the time I entered our chamber, I fell on the lounge by the hearth and gobbled the spring water shared by the priest, while I stared into the crackling fire blankly. There was a slight knock and when I answered, looking back, Kora entered, bearing a bundle in her hand."Kora?" I twisted fully, with my brows arched. I didn't know she did laundry on Thursdays too. She said it was only on Fridays, unless on emergencies which were rare. "What's that?""The new guy," She handed the bundle to me. "He said I should give it to you."I was even more astounded. "Tyler?""Yes." She shifted on her feet, her hands in front of her as she, like I observed the package. I unfolded it gradually to reveal a small box inside the bundle which I further unboxe
"Hey, Big Wolf!" Tyler hollered, taking a step close to Ashton whose brows were now furrowed in confusion. He skidded them from me to Tyler and back."What are you two doing here?" He asked as if it wasn't obvious.I rolled my eyes and twisted to continue my initial quest, not still in the mood for his grumpy behaviour. "Well," Tyler might have decided to tame the tense atmosphere. "We are training." I saw his hand skip from him to me. "I met her here.""No one is permitted to train with the Queen except me. Unless I asked one of her guards to watch.""Okay..." Tyler was bouncing in his foot now. I stopped tackling the dummy in front of me, my throat beginning to burn from dehydration. Why can't I train today in peace? "I will leave then.""That won't be necessary," I intervened. "I will leave instead." I looked around as if looking for something, still trying to avoid looking at Ashton. Or Tyler. Both men were simply two sinful creatures from the depth of hell and could easily burn m
"How come you don't talk about your wolf?" Abby inquired as we meandered around the pack’s vast arena with risen platforms on the four sides of it. That's supposed to be where the spectators would watch from. Early this morning, Abby had sent her maid to inform me to prepare before coming down for breakfast as we are supposed to leave from there to survey the ground where the games would be held. It was a relief to me as I didn't look forward to being cooped up in the palace doing nothing but noticing the grumpy old face of Ashton or being an object of his transferred aggression.I had quickly gone to inform Tyler of my absence for the day, and met his quarters empty. So, I left. "I-I..." I scratched the nape of my neck in embarrassment as I didn't know how she would take the news of my wolflessness as I haven't confided in anyone about it here. "I haven't shifted yet.""What!"I was expecting that. What will she do now? Report me to her brother or call me a freak show? "That's...st
I was very tired when the car dropped us off at the palace that evening. It was an eventful day. However, I enjoyed every minute of working with those people at the arena. As I stepped unto my room, I was already anticipating the next day to come.I removed every ounce of dress on me and made my way to the bathroom where I quickly showered in a cold shower, from head to toe, ridding myself of every dusty grime acquired in dirtying my hands while at work. When I came out, I thought of going for my training but my body was weak so I opted to rest first hence I went out to check on Tyler for his promised training with me.The moment I wore my grey robe and hit the bed, the door opened and Ashton strutted in. I changed positions on the bed to look at him as his scent drew closer-gauging if to speak to him or mind my business.He didn't spare me a look as he strolled to the closet to begin removing his black garters. Recently, I've noticed he wore those a lot. Must be his favourite ensembl