Ashford touched his forehead. Luna looked horrified to find the mark on Ashford's forehead. She rushed over to him, grabbed him by the neck, and pulled him down to her height. He yelped as he glanced at her. She examined the mark on his forehead and stroked it."You kissed the mark, and now you're carrying it," Luna muttered. "You're carrying it for me."Ashford flashed her a bright smile. "At least the mark is off your forehead for a while, and you wouldn't have to bother covering your pretty forehead."He didn't care that the mark was on his forehead; after all, it was just a mark and nothing more."You can't be calm, and you also can't be seen with the mark."Ashford pouted. "I can cover it like you do."She shook her head. "No, I have to get it back."The mark, which was glowing blue before, turned red. Luna backed away from him swiftly, her hand still holding him down. "It's glowing red now."Ashford didn't seem to care. "It doesn't matter as long as I don't feel any pain. It's al
"She is just a rude brat who likes to bully and threaten me all the time." Luna said.Ashford chuckled. "She's not bad. About looking for the book, when are you going?"Luna glanced at Phoebe, who was still unconscious. "We will leave when Phoebe wakes up; she is the one who can take us to the Alpha King, and since she is an Alpha daughter, She is also Alpha Dean's favorite; he would have taken her along with him to that place before.""How can you be so sure?""Lucky guess, I think.""Why is she still unconscious anyway?" Neon questioned."She was poisoned with something; we can't tell exactly what it is, but it's dangerous.""Oh," Neon said, glancing at Ashford.Ashford raised his brows. "What?""Can't you do something? We have another power that differs from a vampire's, right?"Luna glanced at Ashford. "Is there another that I don't know?"Ashford took a deep breath. "Well, apart from being able to walk in the sunlight, We have the ability to heal; not all of us, but I do have the
"What's the shower boy's name?" Ashford asked. Phoebe smiled as she remembered his name. "Griffin, Griffin Theodore.""Griffin sounds like a great name. I guess he is handsome." Luna muttered, looking directly at Phoebe.Phoebe shook her head. "Yes, he is." Her reaction changed when she glanced at Luna. "His handsomeness doesn't mean I like him; you know who I like."Ashford raised a brow. "Trevor? You like Trevor?"Phoebe frowned at Luna. "You told him? I can't believe this."Luna shook her head and raised her hand in defense. She hadn't told Ashford anything; he probably noticed when he saw Trevor and Phoebe."It's so obvious." Ashford shrugged. "The way you act around him shows it, and I am sure Trevor knows you have a huge crush on him. I don't think it has developed into love yet."Luna sighed. "Thank goodness you answered for me; I was about to panic now.""Sorry." Phoebe muttered. "You were the only one I told, so I thought you told him."Luna smiled at Phoebe. "He might be clo
Phoebe's mouth filled up with what she meant to puke out. Luna hurried over to her and stroked her back in a comforting way."Take a deep breath, Phoebe. There are going to be some lights in the tunnel.""You promise?"Luna nodded. The fact that she could create light using the magic ball was impressive. It was going to be a brilliant light, although Luna had to walk at the back now. She couldn't let Phoebe find out that she was different."I promise, come on. Let's go."She led Phoebe inside. Neon followed suit while she went after him. Ashford glanced around before entering and shutting the tunnel. Luna raised her hand, and a magic light ball appeared on her palm.Phoebe couldn't see what brought the light, but she smiled and kept moving. She opened the lid of the tunnel leading to the other side. Gently, she lifted the tunnel's lid. Silently, she slipped behind a gnarled oak tree, her breath held in anticipation.Phoebe's eyes darted around the palace courtyard. Shadows danced as gu
As soon as the words left her lips, Ashford shook his head in disappointment. Neon looked like he had seen a ghost—that Phoebe had just rejected her mate for Trevor.Luna couldn't look away, no matter how she tried, so she focused on getting her dress away from where it was stuck. But Griffin's growl brought her back."No way!" Griffin yelled. "You can't reject me."Phoebe was glancing at him. "I just did; now can you release my friends and me?""Not before this." Griffin muttered. "I, Griffin Theodore, reject your rejection."Phoebe scowled at him. "You can't; you can't do this to me. I don't want to be with you."He bent down to her height. "We are fated, Phoebe, and I accept to be your mate. Even though you stalked me when we first met,"Well, you embarrassed me in return." Phoebe yelled. "You took revenge, and now that I find out we are mated, I don't want to be your mate."Griffin frowned at the harsh word but chose to ignore it. "You said you want a book from my library?"With gr
"Then do it. What pack are you from?" Griffin asked. "Because there is no way an Alpha would smell like you do."Ashford raised a brow. "Well, my pack is totally different from yours, and our Alpha smells different.""I know every pack except the Venomiya's." Griffin revealed, "The Venomiyas never show their faces to anyone, and they don't attend social gatherings."Ashford and Luna exchanged glances; Luna nodded, and he understood what she meant."Did you have a party today by chance?"Griffin stared at Ashford, confused. "Maybe having a Venomiya at one of our parties won't be bad."Luna let out a sigh of relief. It was still safe if Ashford wanted to tell Griffin that he was from Venomiya."Well, two Venomiyas visited your home."Griffin's brows furrowed. "When?""Now." Ashford answered. "I am from Venomiya, and I am the Alpha. Although we don't show our faces to anyone or attend social gatherings, I didn't give it a shot, and if nothing happened to me, then the rest of the pack can
Phoebe bent over to the wolf and tried to stroke it, but it moved away from her touch. She had only told Griffin that she was in love with someone else, and the person wasn't him. She also told him that she had wanted to reject him because of the same person, and she would never let go of him.Griffin approached her, acting on impulse to be with him. She had thrown the wolfbane grass at him; the poison had stuck to his hand and made him transform into a wolf.He was in so much pain, and he couldn't let the one who had hurt him touch him. Regret washed through Phoebe's eyes and began to fill up. She had to do something to stop the pain, so she threw herself at the wolf and buried her head in the fur."Griffin, I am right here. Nothing would happen to you, and I am sorry for doing that to you. I didn't mean it; I was just paranoid."Griffin's wolf howled and tried to run away from her. Phoebe pulled the wolf arm and glanced at it; she hurried over to his table and began searching for a k
"Luna, it's your father." Phoebe said as she glanced over at Ashford, who had her on his shoulder.Luna hit Ashford's back. "Can I go now?"Ashford released her and placed her on the ground. She walked over to Phoebe."Don't tell him where we are; he would freak out and come here immediately." Luna said.Griffin, who was listening, silently chuckled. "You also have a protective dad."Luna gawked at him. "There is a threat in our pack; he would be protective of me.""Can I just tell him that we are alright? So he doesn't have to bother much." Phoebe inquired.Luna was about to reply when she heard her father's voice in her head.'Luna, are you alright?''Father, I am alright.'There was a sound of urgency in Bartram's voice. 'Don't come back now.'Luna's heart began beating hard in her chest. 'What happened?''Don't come home; don't return to this pack until I say so.''You are scaring me.''There is this creature; it's attacking everyone.'Luna's eyes widened in surprise. 'Father, are
Alpha Dean's stern voice echoed through the clearing, his words laced with authority. "Your matebrought at threat to our pack, even though she fixed everything. She can't change the fact that she is still a danger to this pack. Hybrids are forbidden, and I am already doing her a favor by sparing her the dungeon," he declared.Ashford instinctively pulled Luna closer, shielding her with his protective embrace. "No one is taking her to the dungeon. If you all don't want her, I can take her," he asserted, his voice firm with conviction."Fine," Alpha Dean conceded, his tone relenting slightly. "As long as she is far away from this pack, I have no problem with it."Luna's eyes welled with tears, her vision blurring as Alpha Dean's harsh words pierced her heart. The possibility of leaving her father and venturing into the unknown was daunting."Dean, let's think this through. You can't send her to the dungeon, and you also can't cast her away," Bartram pleaded, his voice trembling with desp
Monsell peered at her. "Do we have a deal?""Luna glanced at the staff and then looked at Adrian, who was shaking his head and asking her not to hand the staff over to him. Luna stared at Monsell; if she refused to give him the staff, he was going to keep on using Ashford's body.Giving him the staff was going to be a waste; Ashford won't want her handing the staff to him."We have no deal; I am not giving you the staff, but you are letting go of him."Monsell's lips curled up into a sinister smile. ",Already making the wrong decision?"Luna's brows furrowed at him, and she gripped tightly to the staff until her knuckles turned white."I have always made the right decision; you are going to let go of him."Luna lunged at Monsell, attacking him with a kick. He dove away with a wide grin on his face. Luna realized that if she fought Monsell, she was only hurting Ashford's body.She paused, looking at Monsell as he stood next to her. An idea popped into her head."You want the staff, don'
Ashford led the way towards the pack; Luna was by his side while Bartram and Ashford were walking behind them. Luna clutched tightly to her staff, even though they were heading to the pack to stop Monsell. Luna felt uneasy; the man was out there using her powers, and he even shifted his shape to look like her.She promised herself to get rid of him as soon as possible. Soon they were standing in between the borders. The border between Cruster Toon and Lunar Crest There were several dead bodies laying on the floor. Guilt gnawed at Luna's conscience as she stared at the lifeless bodies. The weight of responsibility hung heavy on her shoulders, her heart burdened by the knowledge that their deaths were a consequence of her existence. If she hadn't been born or if she had been killed alongside her mother, Everyone would be safe; no one would be dead.The snarling of the creatures could be heard, followed by the growling of a wolf. The battle seems hard, and Luna couldn't wait for it to sto
"What do we do?" Luna questioned. "We have to find something that could harm Monsell. The last time I tried to hurt him, I couldn't hurt him. He placed a metal bar in my arm, and I am sure he might have something hidden on me."Ashford glanced at her, and he placed a hand on her hand. "Calm down; we will be fine, I promise."She offered him a warm smile, even though her smile was shaking. She placed her head on his; they were taking a ride to the pack. It was far away, and they didn't want to run all the way. The Monsells had horses, and when they found the horses, the horses were terrified. Thanks to Luna, the horses were able to let them take them.They were sitting in the carriage, and Neon and Bartarm were sitting on a horse outside the carriage. Luna and Bartram were left to stay inside, Luna's hands trembling as she clutched the edges of her seat during the ride and her eyes darting anxiously over the passing scenery. Ashford wondered what was going on in her mind."What if I can
Ashford stared at her as she raised the sword to slit his head with it. Just when he thought she was going to kill him with her sword, she paused and bent to his height. Ashford stared at her weakly, and he placed his hand on the injury. He had to heal, think of something else to do to her, and save himself from her."You tried to kill yourself just to talk to me?" Luna muttered. "I guess I will have to listen to you."Ashford's eyes lit up amidst the pain he felt around his body. He nodded his head at her and coughed out, placing his hand on his mouth. He wiped blood off his face."Thank you, Luna," he replied."Why do you call me Luna?""That's your name; don't tell me you forgot."Luna's hands tightened around the sword's hilt, and her eyes narrowed into slits. 'Are you ready to go straight to the point?' she hissed, her voice laced with barely contained fury."I am." He answered. "I'm Ashford, your first mate.""Go on, what made you think I would believe that you are not Monsell bu
Monsell took a step forward, with Luna holding his hand."We will throw them in the dungeon; that is exactly what we would do." Monsell said.Luna's lips curled up into an evil smile. "Let's get them!"Monsell grinned and removed her hands from his; he broke the metal he had placed on her wrist. He stepped backward."I would handle the rest of the stuff; get rid of them." He ordered.Luna nodded. "Sure."Monsell turned around and began walking away. Ashford couldn't let him leave like that. Ashford hurried after him, catching him by the hand and throwing a punch at his face. Just as Ashford was about to throw another punch, a hand held his wrist. He raised his head to look at who was holding him; it was Luna.There was no way Ashford was going to hurt Luna; she had no idea what she was doing. She pulled Ashford's hand away and kicked him in the stomach. The impact hit him, making him fall to his knees. Monsell chuckled and walked away, leaving Luna with them.Ashford scrambled to his f
"Now, start the initiation." Monsell repeated. "We have to get her on our side before anyone comes for her.""You are going to regret this!" Luna yelled.Monsell smirked at her. "Not really; you will belong to the Hybire soon."Everyone in the room stood to their feet, reciting a quote. The quote was so old that it was affecting Luna's ears. She covered her ears and began screaming; her ears began bleeding, and blood began streaming down her face. She screamed in pain as memories filled her head, starting from the time that he met her father to the time that she was growing up.Soon, the memories of when she met her mother began to fade away. She tried to grab hold of her mother, but everything disappeared. The only thing she could see was Monsell; he was smiling at her and taking her hand.The memories of when she was with Assy all faded away. Assy became Monsell, and he was in every scene that he was in. He was smiling at her and taking her hand, helping her with everything.Luna's e
"Whatever you want to do to me would never work." Luna snarled at the man in front of her. "You think taking my blood and using it to your own benefit is going to work as you thought? My mate is going to find you! And end you!"A slap hit her face, and the impact made her face move to the side. The chain gripped her hand tightly as she fell to her knees. Liquid filled her mouth, and when she spit it out, it was blood.Monsell bent to her height and cupped her face in her hands. His lips curled into a smile, and he pulled off his coat hat, revealing his face. Luna's eyes widened; his face wasn't what she thought it was going to be. His eyes were bright green, his hair was long and curly, and his jaw was chiseled. He was handsome, and Luna hated to admit it. He had a scar in between his eye sockets."You should learn to speak to me politely; do I look like a monster?" Monsell asked. "Your mate didn't try to save you the last time I took his sister, but your best friend appeared. He tried
Luna's eyes opened in the dim, dark room; she was chained to a wall. She glanced around the room, trying to check where she was. She tried to get away from the wall, but it was impossible. She tried to use her power, but it was of no use. She glanced around the room, trying to remember where she was and why she was in the cell.She had been with Ashford and the rest outside, and she had killed all the creatures. Someone had knocked her out and brought her here; she couldn't remember anyone's face. There was a black smoke around them when she was knocked out."Ashford?" She called out. "Are you there?"There was no response.She tried to free herself again, but she suddenly felt weak. Weaker than she had ever felt, her body hurt as she tried again."Ashford?" She called again.She slapped herself for thinking that Ashford was near her. If he were, he wouldn't let her be chained to the wall like a slave. He couldn't do it, and then it hit her. She had been kidnapped by someone, and the o