JASMINEMy heart drummed heavily.What would happen if Ashley found out I was peeping? No! That would ruin my reputation. I had to think of a solution and fast. I put my phone back in my pocket. Then I looked around for shelter. There was only one tree close to me. The most I could do was hide behind it.And why wouldn't Ashley just go back to her practice?I tried to plaster my body on the tree so she wouldn't see me. But she soon started walking towards me. She probably decided to end practice already.I held my breath and stood still.“Who's there?” she asked, placing her hands on her waist.She started walking towards the tree.I knew it was over. There was no need to hide anymore.“Oh nooo.”“Jasmine?” she quirked her brow.Say something! My brain went blank for a few seconds.Cone on! It's Ashley. Just say something!“Yeah, yeah,” I smiled, “I was hoping I would not disrupt your practice. I came here to practice, too; then I found you doing yours. You were so deep into it and I
ASHLEYIt was finally the day of the unique cheer routine display and I was pumped. I was so sure of my moves, and I could bet it would be the best. I wished at that moment that I was on good terms with the triplets. I was sure that Carson would go out of his way to spend time with me and cheer me on before my performance.His kiss on my forehead would go a long way.My heart was pumping with anticipation as the performances started. I watched every display with glee. The other performances impressed me. It soon got to Jasmine's turn. I did not know exactly what to expect. When I suggested she showed me her routine, she said she had to hurry off to meet someone.I looked on with anticipation, waiting to see what she had in store. Her first move got me shifting in my seat. It was so like my first move, but I passed it off as a coincidence. Then she did the second and the third, which were almost the same as mine. I sprang up from my seat when she began her attempt on my super move.Wha
ASHLEYI got to the palace and realized Carson and Axel were not around. I met Brody sitting outside the balcony. He had a pack of cards stacked in front of him while he pressed his phone.“Hi, Brody.”“Ashley…why are you angry?” he asked, softly.“I'm not…I ….”“Don't even lie. I felt a kind of tension from you a while back and I began searching to know what was happening with you.”“Nothing happened.”“Then why were you panicking?” he got up and came to me, “What had you so worked up? I felt everything, baby.”I didn't know when I let go of my defense and leaned into his arms. He took me in and embraced me tightly. He inhaled my hair and then kissed my forehead.“I'm sorry, baby. Whatever happened, you’re not alone,” he said.Tears formed in my eyes, “well, it looks like I'm alone. I feel alone. I am going through shit alone! Nobody cares about me.” I started sobbing.He moved me away from his body, his hands still gripping my shoulders, “we need to talk Ashley. It seems a lot is go
ASHLEYI waited patiently until Axel joined us outside. I knew I had to approach the issue wisely or have things blow up in my face.I was silent for the first few seconds. I just stared at them, from one to another. I could see how uncomfortable they were sitting so close.“I must say the past few days have been crazy for me. I'm losing my mind.”“How's that?” Axel asked.“I usually come home eager to see you all. I look forward to spending time with you and all those sweet things like that. But now, to be honest, I don't even want to return home.”I had no intention of playing it calm with them. I needed to let them know exactly how I felt. I clasped my hands and kept a straight face.“I have been thinking of leaving the palace. I mean, running away completely.”“What!” They all chorused.Thankfully, I had their attention. They looked shocked and confused. For the first time since we sat to talk, they exchanged glances.“Ashley, you can't talk like that. How can you leave?” Brody's
ASHLEYI opened the door after successfully wiping the tears that ran down my cheeks. I stood by the door watching them. Their faces were calm and regretful. I looked from Axel to Brody and Carson, all that strife and negative energy was gone.I was so elated that I wanted to hug them tightly and kiss them fully on the lips.“It's all over, Ashley. We have settled our differences,” Brody said, standing in front.“Are you all sure about that?” I asked, looking at them.“Errr…it's exactly as he said it,” Axel said and then Brody nudged by the side.From the look on their faces, he was supposed to say something else.“Well…Ashley, I.. err…want to apologize for holding onto the matter for too long and also for putting you through so much stress, yeah.”I could not hide the smile that took over my face. I could see the struggle Axel went through to say the apology. If his brothers could put him up to that, then they had truly settled their differences.I looked at Carson, whose eyes had be
ASHLEY“Who else is aware of Circe's prophecy?” Carson's voice filled the room.We all sat back and I assumed that everyone was deep in thoughts just as I was. Who could have taken the information and used it against us?“I do not think that anyone in that room during the prophecy is behind this. Aside from us here, there was Dad, Ashley's mum, and Circe. It was a closed meeting, not even the palace aides were there,” Brody said.He looked around as if confirming if we agreed with the things he said. Then he continued what he was saying.“We should look outside.”“Now that's something. Did anyone share the information from that day with an outsider?” Carson asked.“We might want to take time to think about this. But I have not discussed anything about the prophecy with anyone.” Brody said, raising his hands as if in surrender.“Ashley?”I raised my head to find Axel looking at me. Carson turned in my direction too. I quirked my brow at them.“What?” I asked trying to understand what w
AXELI was already getting pissed with my brothers for thinking that Jasmine was behind all that had happened. Yes, I told her about Circe's prophecy. But that was a while back and I saw no reason she would be manipulating things now.I tried to hold in my anger and remain cool. We had just settled a long-standing quarrel, the last thing I wanted was to start another one. It was quite frustrating that they were quick to attribute wrongdoing to Jasmine. Although I was no longer into her, I still had regard for what we had in the past.I believed that my brothers were just desperate for an answer and they were looking for who to name for all their misfortunes.But I soon began to rethink my stand when Ashley shared her side of the story. I knew Jasmine was crazy and overly ambitious, but I had no idea she would go as far as lying so hard to have her way!Her parents were getting a divorce? How?And that dirty talk about being beaten by her dad. I did not expect she would go as far as ru
ASHLEYMy pussy throbbed from the effect of just looking into Carson.I knew I could not hold back for long. I just needed to be sure they were fully settled and we could have a good time. As soon as they said their apologies and shook hands, I felt relaxed again. I smiled sheepishly as they made funny remarks about being stuck with each other.Brody came to me first. His impatience was plastered boldly on his face.“Your room or mine?” he whispered in a very seductive voice.“Mine,” I said, softly.He immediately swept me off my feet and carried me to my room. Carson and Axel followed behind us. It was obvious my Alphas could not wait to share me. Their breaths were ragged, showing how eager they were to ram their dicks into my pussy.“Take off your clothes,” I heard Axel say.I looked at each of them as I slowly dragged down the tiny strap of my dress. Then I dragged it beneath my bobs slowly. As it brushed over my nipples, I saw the flash in their eyes. They were fixated on my boob
ASHLEY I recognized them the minute I saw them. Their faces were covered as were the faces of every guard in the palace. But there was something different when our eyes met. I felt a spark on my inside. My wolf surged within me, causing my heartbeat to triple. “They have come to rescue you. Your true mates!” I tried to wrap my head around it but my mind was blurred. I knew them, I felt it strongly, but I did not know exactly why they came for me. I wanted to stay back and check what it was about, but Killian would not let me. When he insisted that I left the throne room, I had no choice but to leave. As I went to my chamber, I saw another wolf. His eyes ignited the same spark in me. We stood staring at each other and just like the other two, he also was dressed as a guard. “Who are you?” I asked, calmly. “You do not know me? Ashley?” He looked heartbroken and shattered. “I feel a connection with you, but I do not know exactly who you are.” We went into my chamber and he took h
AXEL“All we need now is to reach the palace,” Carson whispered as he crouched beside me in the forest.Things were not the same after Killian defeated us and took Ashley away. Breaking the mate bond was extreme. It made it impossible for us to connect with Ashley, thereby making the search for her longer than normal. But we finally found Killian’s pack.While he was busy shuffling between his pack and the capital,we were busy making our way deeper into his territory. We had killed many of his guards and he had no idea what was going on. We had eaten deep into his territory. We took our time, knowing that this was no small battle.As the days went on, we were able to make our way into the village, hiding behind cabins and caves.“Now that they know we are here, we have to be more careful. I would also suggest that we hurry up and get into the palace,” Brody said as we sat down to strategize.We entered the palace at night, through the back. We injected the guards and put them to sleep
KILLIANAfter the marriage ceremony between Ashley and me, a wave of fulfillment washed over me. I stared at her with pride. My labor of many years finally paid off.I instructed the maids to set up a room specially for Ashley. She was my Luna and I wanted that to be evident in e etu way. I assigned some maids a d to get. They were to ensure that her needs were met.I visited my secret room to do a power check. I was elated when I discovered that some heights which had seemed impossible a while back, I now surpassed.I had a meeting with the elders later in the day. I could see the hidden questions in their eyes as they stared at me. But no one dared to ask me questions.“The time to claim what was rightfully mine is here. It's time to ascend to the throne.”They stared at me, still confused. Then they began exchanging confused comments among themselves. I wonder how I surrounded myself with such dummies.“It's time to declare myself as king of the entire capital. I will now be the
KILLIANI took Ashley to a dimly lit chamber. It was bare and cold, save for a funny-looking bed. I had to be sure that she was ready to do my bidding. She had to prove herself worthy of my palace.I stood over her, my gaze unwavering.“You will be my Luna,” I declared, enjoying the way my voice echoed in the room, “we will be married, and you will serve your purpose.”“Never!” she barked, her eyes spitting fire.I chuckled, a low sound that ended almost immediately, “we'll see about that.”I began pacing the room, speaking of our future, of our children, of a life together. The more I spoke, the angrier Ashley became. She was not willing to do my bidding. Her eyes pierced my heart as she shot daggers with them. But I didn't care.I had come a long way on this plan. I had put in so much to ensure that I got Ashley as my Luna. Having her tight here in my territory was proof that the universe was granting my long-term desire.I tried to resist the urge to hit her. She kept swearing at m
ASHLEYThe moon was full and heavy, sending shadows all over the forest. I looked around trying to understand where we were at the time. I looked around trying to trace the road from where Killian parked his car.“My men will take care of you for the night. Enjoy the space given you in the cabin. Tomorrow, we will continue the journey to my park.”I did not respond to him, neither did I look in his direction.“You heard me right?”I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact that this evil creature was the same Long Leg Ahjussi that I had known for so long. I felt miserable. I had been played. I let myself be used! To think I had sold some information to an enemy. “I want some time alone!”He looked down at me for a few seconds, “you can have your time alone but don’t try anything funny,” he said dangling his index finger in front of me.“I don't care what you would do to me!” I said, angrily.“Ashley!” he shouted, his voice laced with a wickedness, “I would advise you to corporate
ASHLEY“I am Ashley's online lover!”I stared at Killian with my jaw dropping in shock.Axel and Brody turned to look at me with confusion. I couldn't believe I was in such a terrible situation. It was too overwhelming to find out so many things at once.I thought we had escaped.Brody told me that waiting in the underground room was too risky.“That Killian guy is too sensitive and smart. We cannot let him get us so easily,” he paused and looked around, thoughtfully.Then he pointed to the wall at the other end of the room. I looked at the wall, wondering how we would go through it. He held my hand and rushed towards the wall. He stretched and tapped the wall and a pad of buttons appeared from the side. I had no idea that the wall was computerized. It opened up, creating a space for us to go through.I followed behind Brody and waited for him to close the wall again.“Carson is waiting for us outside the school walls. Just follow my lead and we will be fine. I'm sure Axel is facing h
AXELWas Killian monitoring us?I couldn't get my mind off what Ashley had shared with us. Killian was definitely monitoring us. We all agreed to be more watchful of him and to report any suspicious movement to the rest of us.I sat beside Killian during basketball training. Our team had just scored a superb goal and we were leading. Killian jumped on his feet and cheered for the goal. I remained in my seat while shouting at the top of my voice.Just then, Killian's phone chimed, and a message popped on the screen.If you let the info slip, then I think we need to act fast.I gasped and looked up. I was relieved to see that he was still occupied with cheering our teammates.His phone chimed again.She might have sensed something was off already and might have told the others. Was this about Ashley?I looked up to find Killian staring down at me. He quirked his brow questioningly at me. I ignored him and looked ahead.He sat quietly and picked up his phone. I expected him to check hi
ASHLEYHanging out with Killian was quite comforting. Being with him gave me a break from all the hurdles and pressure back in the palace. His presence always brought a sense of calm, a kind of balance in the weight of my life.There was so much to plan. I attended a series of meetings with my mates and the elders. Aside from the stress, I was getting used to the real life of royalty. But I found myself looking forward to the relief that came with spending time with Killian.I told Anita about him and I also told Long Leg Ahjussi. He said he was happy for me but he wouldn’t want someone else to take his place in my life. I laughed at him for being jealous.I reassured him that no one could take his place. While I relaxed with Killian in school, I did not discuss my life issues with him. I was careful to avoid telling him personal things and other occurrences in the palace. I felt more comfortable telling them to Long Leg Ahjussi. He was very understanding and we had come a long way.J
AXELI could not avoid the smell of sweat that filled the air in the basketball room. I sat in the front row, watching the others play, while waiting for my turn. The repeated thud of the ball against the floor echoed in my ears, while my eyes got busy with something else.I watched Killian, the new guy, with a mix of admiration and unease. His movements were effortless and his shots were calculated. There was an uncommon grace to his play that resonated with something deep within me. I concluded it had to be born from years of practice since he did not mention anything about being from a special breed or having any powers at all.But that grace, it was something. The fierceness with which he played could not be possessed by just any wolf. He seemed to have a perfect blend of expertise and that feral touch I couldn't place.At first, I'd been wary of him. His arrival had disrupted the school in a very haughty way. It felt like a sudden intrusion into our territory. But as the days pas