AshantiThe minute I spotted Dave at the party, I ducked my head and quickly scanned the place for an escape route. We were outside in the garden, and I was glad that the darkness was concealing me, but it was only a matter of time before they found me.With my heart pounding in my chest, I discreetly moved towards a group of ladies engaging in conversation and created a buffer between me and Dave.This guy was becoming a thorn in my flesh, and just when I thought I was avoiding one problem, another was waiting for me in front.I was so tired. At the same time, I had to keep Chadwick within sight because he would begin to suspect me if I left his side.All evening, I assumed that whenever I saw a dark blue jacket heading my way, it was Dave. It was weird that Dave, whose body was covered in tattoos and would never be caught dead wearing any formal outfits, wore a jacket tonight.I didn't want any issues tonight. I've worked hard to distance myself from negativity, and now that Chadwic
Chadwick My eyes were heavy with boredom and the need to run away from this place. Ken always said I was slowly becoming a hermit and disliking people; maybe he was right because this party was filled with business owners and competitors, and in my world of billionaires, the jealousy among competitors was overwhelming. But I tried to stay. After all, I couldn't make it on my own without communicating and engaging in conversations with people who are better than I am. I gazed around the surroundings, wondering about Ashanti's whereabouts, and frowned when I spotted her in the company of some dude who was trying to warm up to her. Although I had a strong desire to yank his hand off her body, I reminded myself that she was my employee and not my girlfriend. "Oh, there you are, Chadwick." The host, Mr. Tim Walker, approached me with a smile. The man had a big belly, possibly from consuming alcohol. "You're doing a great job with the software installation for our laptops and gadgets.
Ashanti With haste, I made my way to the bathroom, swiftly turning on the faucet and grabbing my bath soap. To ensure the water was very hot, I activated the heating system. The metallic tang of blood made me want to puke and caused my stomach to churn. Stripping off my clothes, I stood beneath the shower and scrubbed my skin until it turned a rosy hue. My wolf's recklessness would surely be the end of me. My heart raced and my blood boiled as I let the water rush over me in torrents. For a brief moment, the only sound was the pounding of water against my body. My fear consumed me. It felt as though a heavy weight of metal was pressing down on my temples, throbbing fiercely and causing waves of dizziness upon me. The bite had heightened my teeth sensitivity. The gruesome manner in which those men had met their end still turned my stomach, even at the mere thought of it. I felt like throwing up. Determined to distract myself, I began lathering my hair with shampoo. Yes, it was n
D'AngeloAs soon as I laid eyes on my mate, every part of my body froze like a marble statue. I blinked rapidly, trying to make sure I wasn't lost in some dreamland.A painful thought echoed in my mind: What have I done to deserve this humiliation from the moon goddess? Why did she have solid plans to mess my life up?My wolf was pissed, knowing that ignoring our mate would make us unhappy forever. “She's our only chance to find true happiness!” It screamed at me.Though my mate was an omega, she was a slim, delicate beauty, with almost transparent crystal-blue eyes and curvy enough to get even an impotent man to come in a rush of fertile cream.But that was beside the point. The moon goddess was completely unapologetic about the troubles she was causing for me. She must be bonkers for pairing up an Alpha and Tribe leader of over two hundred werewolf packs with a filthy omega."I don't care. She's perfect, and I want her!" My wolf screamed in my ears when I lifted my mate's bloody bo
Chadwick The yellow police tape cordoned off the crime scene, the exact area where my car had been parked. The flashing red and blue lights of two police cars outside my house added to the chaotic scene. I was aware that the officers were simply doing their jobs, but I was uncomfortable with the attention this was drawing from my neighbors, who were now whispering and exchanging worried glances. Broken glass sparkled on the ground from my shattered window, my eyes landed on two forensic experts in white suits carefully examining the surroundings for any traces of evidence. I knew my mom was on her way, and the last thing I wanted was for her to find out about what had happened to me last night. She would freak out and It would only worsen her already fragile health. And my young son was upstairs, too innocent to be burdened with the knowledge that his father had almost been killed, or to witness the gruesome blood. Two officers led me to a secluded corner for questioning. The ev
AshantiThe couch was my favorite spot to rest. Enjoying a comfortable sprawl with a blanket draped over me and legs tucked beneath, I busied myself with watching a crime drama series, captivated by the suspense and munching on my bowl of popcorn. Harrison walked in, snatching a handful of popcorn and consuming it with amusement."Why on earth are you subjecting yourself to such an intense crime series? You know you're too gorgeous to fill your head with such dark stuff.”I let out a soft chuckle. "Oh Harrison, you underestimate me. These shows are like a stroll for me."Then I used a lower tone, "Compared to lycans, these crime stories are a cakewalk-”“I don't even want to imagine,” he said while shutting his ears. “Anyway, there's a sports tournament happening just a few blocks away, and it's for a good cause. Apparently, a philanthropist is supporting orphaned kids. Wanna come?”"Nope, not really feeling like going anywhere.""Oh, come on, Ashanti." He tugged at my blanket, freei
I searched for Ken because I expected him to be around, but he was nowhere to be found. His level-headedness made me rate him above Chadwick.He was the logical one and although he wasn't romantically interested in me, he cared so much about my interest that despite his absence from the party, he had figured that Dave was the fool who had attacked me.Ken even called to apologize, something Chadwick would never do in a million years. I repeatedly had thoughts on how different things would be if the moon goddess had given me Ken as my mate. It would have been a dream come true, considering how perfect he was in looks and attitude. I struggled to find any flaws in him, unlike Chadwick, who had a surplus of them.Chadwick was better looking to me because of our bond, but his assholishness made it difficult for me to look past his looks. "Our mate is the best," my wolf grumbled within me. "He's even a philanthropist. Can you match his actions today?""Oh shut up, Bea," I said loudly,
ChadwickMy alarm rang at 6:00 AM, but I ignored it and pulled my blanket over my head. I was so unmotivated to go to work, and although I was the CEO and had a lot of freedom to do whatever I liked, I had a habit of going early to work. But this morning, I just wanted to stay in bed.The alarm rang again at 6:15, and by the time I realized it was Monday and I had the accursed board meeting at 9:00, I panicked and jumped out of bed.Those bastards were not innocent, and I knew they must be behind that attack. All they did every Monday was send their men to bombard me with criticisms and questions.While I was brushing my teeth, my hand shook, and my toothbrush dropped on the floor. I cursed under my breath for being anxious over those bastards.Disgusted, I threw the toothbrush in the trash and looked at myself in the mirror. I was sweating, and I felt a knot in my stomach.I can't be scared of evil people, especially when I haven't done anything wrong to them.To numb my anxiety, I s