Asher "Asher," Akira's voice echoed in the hallway that morning, halting me in my tracks. As ever, she was bubbling like the morning sun. A sense of calm washed over me as her heels tapped the marble floor beneath her in a quick, fast pace. Although I had a pile of duties to attend to that morning in my office, nothing could ever come before my sister, who was the only family I had left. I turned towards her to find her face broadened with a smile, her golden hair ruffled from her night sleep. As carefree as ever. She seemed to have just awoken from a long, peaceful night's sleep. The warmth she exuded was contagious and made my lips spread into a light smile. "I heard you came home with some slaves last night," she said, her words ringing with cheerful excitement as she fixed her pair of grey eyes on me, causing me to nod my head in response. At my response, her hands flew to her jaw; she seemed to be contemplating it. "Really." She paused for a fleeting seconds, and then she
Asher "I think you don't just like her," I said calmly, even as I pointed out to her that she was having a biased perception of her. I knew her perception of her would change when they got to spend more time together. At least I've been with her for a while, and I knew her better than anyone else in the pack. "Don't worry, when she becomes part of our pack, I'm sure you'd learn to love her," I added calmly, hoping to ease whatever trouble she seemed to have with her. But Akira didn't say a word. She clearly wasn't buying it. I couldn't afford to have my only family be in a loggerhead with my future Luna; I was going to do all it costs to ensure they both get to understand each other. Akira stood there with a disapproving mouth pout, her hands crossed in front of her. Seeing the seriousness on her face, I decided to ease her up a bit."Don't worry, Akira; even if she's ruthless to every other person, she wouldn't dare do that to you, because she knows you're my priceless
Xenra"Take this," The rench keeper threw a bucket my way, which I instinctively caught—a habit I was used to.Before my betrayal, I had grown accustomed to the habit of catching whatever was thrown my way. Although it was a game I had always played with Lenhandro. Like they say, 'old habit dies hard,' even that chubby body couldn't stop my old habit.Luckily for me, this time around there weren't any dung or splashes on my face; otherwise, I probably would have learnt how to stick my hands by my side the next time and skilfully avoid it."Go to the barn and clear their dung," he ordered, his words dripping mercilessly.Did he think it was a delight to be a dung remover? As much as I wanted to tell him to go do it himself if he thought it easy, I had to nibble on my lip to stop myself from speaking back at him and mentally tell him to go off.He had threatened to cut off my lunch the next time I challenged him like I did the previous night, and ever since I perceived the sumptuous aro
Xenra"Huh!" His words slammed through me, and at that instant, realisation hit me. "Yes, you heard me right. I'll send you to the human waste session so that you can pack their excretes. That way perhaps you'd learn how to be careful." The man's words tumbled out in a rush, bearing the weight of his anger."No, no," I shook my head fervently. How can that happen to me? I had endured the humiliation of taking care of cow dung; how can they further humiliate me like that?Working at the drainage session is the height of it; I couldn't even imagine myself doing that.Well, since I saw myself in this worthless body, I had been subjected to everything I never imagined, but they should at least give me a similar face.'No! I am going to have another chance; even if I had to beg for it, I would. "Plea...se ssi..." I began to say, but the man was way too angry to listen to me."Guards." His voice rang with anger. Just then, the men who had walked in earlier walked closer."Take this worthl
XenraRight before me was standing the annoying dwarf with an annoying grin on his face. The sight of it filled me with a great sense of rage.The fact that he had laid his filthy fingers on me made my blood boil. At that instant, I felt strength running through my veins, fuelled by his audacious move."What do you want?" I asked, my words filled with anger as I glared at him. "Shhhh!" He gestured at me to keep my voice down. "You're a fair lady, exactly my preferred type of woman; how about we have a little fun? You can call it fun after work," he said, his words wrapped with chuckle.Deep within me, I was beginning to boil over. The fact that somebody like him could see me as his type made me nibble on my lip as I tried to control the furnace brewing within me.I was doing my best to keep my anger in check and not grant him the death sentence he deserved for laying his cursed hands on me.My face was tight with a simmering anger, but the idiot didn't get my warning as he walked clo
Xenra"Explain what?" The chief security latrine officer yelled, his voice cracking with anger. His face was tight with a mix of embarrassment and fear.From the expression on his face, I could tell he was scared of me exposing his abuse.I turned to all the faces present right there, and right there it hit me again that I was all alone. I had savoured the effect of my blow on him, but I had totally forgotten that I was no longer the vampire queen and was totally at the mercy of those people.Nobody would come to my rescue if it got worse, not even Alpha Asher, that cold-blooded demon. The realisation of it filled me with fear and made me desperate. Desperate to clear my name."Take her down!" He ordered. His guards, who looked like his puppets, at his order, kicked at the hollow of my knees.I had sent their chief flying with just one mighty blow; deep within, I knew I could withhold their kicks. But after the first kick, I realised I had used up all the strength left in me when I ga
Xenra Right there, I began to ponder what lesson he'd teach me. I had worried about being careful not to get demoted again, but as it was, I didn't mind getting demoted than working with that animal as a boss. I scoffed in total disbelief, a light chuckle escaping my lips as I realised not even one of them was concerned about the truth or even cared to listen to my words, even though I wasn't finding it funny in any way. "What are you laughing out?" One of the guards glared at me, but if only they knew I was rather shocked than amused. "You still have the face to smile, huh?" The chief security latrine officer said, his tone tight with anger. "By the time I'm done dealing with you, I'm sure you wouldn't have the face to smile again, and then you'd know who is in charge." He stated, his words tumbling out in a rush. My lips curled upwards, and another scoff escaped my lips as his threat replayed in my head. I had been through the worst possible form of insults and humiliation sin
Xenra"The Princess is arriving!" A male voice announced, the sound of which filled every heart present in the room with fear. 'Oh, so they have a princess,' my voice rang in my head as soon as I heard those words.I could see the fear in their hearts as they panicked. "What should we do?" One of them asked the chief security latrine officer, snapping me off my thoughts."Tie her up quickly, and leave her here. We'll deal with her later," he ordered, and at that instant, they started bounding my hands and feet with strong ropes."No, let me go. I need to see the princess as well," I yelled. It wasn't like I wanted to see her. I was only looking for a way off."Shut up!" The chief security officer yelled at me, "Quick!" He ordered his men, and after about five seconds, they were done and rushed out, leaving me alone in the room.At that moment, the people that had flanked the windows had dispatched already, but they couldn't run away since the Princess was already close by, so they hu
AsherI needed no one to tell me how much Xenra liked Akira. She was so fond of her and would never ask her to leave her alone.Akira, at her words, quickly giggled, "I'm sorry about that; it's just that I've missed you so much," she stated, her words dripping with excitement."It's okay," Xenra responded, with a small smile on her face, and then sat back in her spot.Akira quickly drew the other chair closer to her, her face broadened with a wide smile."Oh, Xenra, you don't know how much I've missed you. How have you been? You're not looking any different, still the same, so beautiful and young," Akira's words tumbled out in a rush as she spoke."I've missed you too, Akira. I'll take that as a compliment." She stated, causing my brows to twitch.A compliment? Xenra never needed anyone to tell her how beautiful she was. She was so full of pride that she needed no acknowledgement from anyone.'What the hell has happened to her? That's so weird and unlike Xenra. How can someone change
Asher.It was early morning when I quietly left Alpha Raymond's room.I didn't want to be noticed by guards or any servants,I just wanted to rush to my room and avoid anyone seeing me.As I walked to my door,I couldn't stop thinking about the blissful night Raymond and myself had,it was just right and no matter how much I pondered on it,I equally had no regret. My feelings were in disappray,I didn't know what I feel for Raymond now,but the only thing that's certain is that I wanted him around and felt safe in his presence.I was already back in my room and was about to head to the bathroom when I heard the sound of the door.I opened it and my heart jumped when I saw it was my mother who was at the door."Aurora, are you Okay?" She asked with a clear voice but which was equally laced with worry. I could tell she was stressed and concerned about my welfare."I'm fine,mother, what happened?" I couldn't help but to ask,my eyes laced to hers as I wondered what was wrong."Where were you? I
Xenra"I'm not scared of Alpha Raymond and he wouldn't stop me from killing you if I wanted to," Reginald gushed out as he pushed Mike's head with anger."I'm scared of no one," Reginald uttered as he sat with confidence in his throne."Maybe you're scared of no one but I will advise you to be scared of this snake by your side,she is deadly and clearly never satisfied. She will be your ruin if you aren't careful." Mike said with confidence and determination,his eyes fixated on Alpha Reginald.I couldn't believe my eyes the moment I saw Beta Mike in Reginald's pack. What was he doing here? Is Raymond aware he's here? These were the questions that couldn't leave my mind as I looked at him.My heart was struck in fear and uncertainty,I was helpless at the moment but I desperately wished there was something I could do at all. It would have been the best thing ever."Keep shut Mike,I know you don't have anything good to say about me,but mind the way you describe me," I warned fiercely,my e
Xenra"He is Beta Mike of Blackwood pack,I remember he came with Alpha Raymond during the war," The man spoke out and realisation instantly settled in Beta Mason's eyes."I thought as much considering the aura from your wolf, " Beta Mason chipped in. He walked away from me and ordered his men."Seize him immediately, we will take him before Alpha Reginald," He instructed and the guards surrounded me from every corner."What's the meaning of this Beta Mason,I demand some respect," I thundered in anger,my eyes blazing in flames. I had remained silent all this while because I wanted to observe them for a bit and find out what they were up to but I couldn't allow myself to be disrespected and treated like trash,my wolf wouldn't succumb to such condescension."You have no choice Beta Mike,you're trespassing on Alpha Reginald land and even though I would have loved to deal with you myself but I still would like to know what Alpha Reginald would like to say," Beta Mason spoke out,his eyes g
Asher."Take the body to the morgue," Raymond ordered while he left our midst. The crowd began to disperse while Kira ran after the body in tears. Like it was said,the loss of a mate has an impact it leaves on the other person but I haven't had such experience and even the bond that was mostly spoken about was still a mystery to me. I haven't experienced any of that.The moment I left the scene to my room,the long awaited laughter I had held for a while,I couldn't hold it back but to giggled unstoppable,my laughter enjoyed the freedom it had craved after since I was in Aurora's room."Mike, look how much you fell,I guessed you didn't see this coming?" I spoke aloud. I walked to the mirror and I was pleased with the face I saw,I had indeed outshined both of them, and everything was about to fall in place. Everything I had always wanted and desperately needed was about to come to me. The feeling from my thoughts were so refreshing that I felt so good about myself."My lady,do you need
Akira"Alpha, we have always obeyed you and trust you will lead us to greatness but this time we won't keep silent about this case. If you don't punish the lady Aurora, we will have no choice but to split the pack. Blackwood pack will be split," Elder Gerald uttered with determination which made me look at him with admiration.I can't deny that I had been enjoying the drama which was being played in front of me. It was all I had always wanted. Beta Mike who will always disagree with me was actually gone and Aurora who was competing in becoming Luna was actually hanging on a thread. I actually have the best feeling ever. My heart was actually at ease."Don't pressure Alpha Raymond Elder Gerald," I managed to say. Though I was in full support of what Elder Gerald was doing, I didn't want to be too visible and wanted Raymond to know I'm practically on his side and cared about Aurora."I'm sorry Alpha but this is what we will do," Elder Gerald added. Within me I was boiling with excitemen
Asher.The sight before me was clearly unbelievable and my mouth was wide open in shock.Here was my best friend and brother in the pool of his own blood,lifeless and tossed on the floor like a piece of meat. My heart was so heavy as I didn't want to believe the sight before me. I can't do this and it was clearly the worst situation I had ever had to deal with.I felt helpless and vulnerable to the scene. My best friend was killed and my mate is being accused of his death.I didn't know who to believe and clearly the elders weren't helping matters."Alpha,we know you are probably in a tight corner because of Beta Mike's death and everything surrounding the case,but this is serious and surely shouldn't be ignored one minute, you need to do what is required of you," Elder Gerald muttered with confidence.I couldn't understand the elders one bit and their quest in making sure Aurora is punished. Though Aurora was found in the scene which made her the major target and everything but I knew
XenraEver since my case with Mike and his quest to expose me and disgrace me before the pack,I had always lived in fear,not sure of what the future holds and what might befall me at any given point in time. But for the first time,I kept totally relieved and sure that the future would be bright. My heart was beating hard against my chest but for the first time,it wasn't beating because of my usual fear but the excitement that streamed all over me for what was going to happen with Aurora. I had counted in numbers since Aurora left and I was certain that in no time,the guards would run in to seek vengeance for Beta Mike.It wasn't that long when I saw one of the guards running into the hall with fear and clear urgency.The two guards were people I intended to use to detain Aurora. I had earlier sent a little girl to tell the guards that Beta Mike requested to see them in Aurora's room,since I intended to make sure they see Aurora with Mike's body,thereby leading to questions being aske
Xenra"Lady Aurora, what have you done?" He questioned with accusations coated in his words.I clearly didn't understand what was going on,I met Mike this way and I actually didn't kill him."What do you mean? I didn't do this," I tried to defend myself but it all fell on deaf ears."Then what are you doing with a knife?" The other accused. It was at that moment I looked at my hands and saw it was resting on a knife. I had been so engrossed in the situation before me that I didn't take note of that."I don't know what you're talking about,please help him," I defended. I looked down at Mike who was raising his hands and indicating to the guards,it seemed he wanted to say something but before anything would escape his mouth,his hands fell by his side and he closed his eyes. Mike had just died before me."Beta Mike,Beta Mike!!!" I screamed out to resonate a response from the huge man lying lifeless before me but there was no reaction at all,it was only my raspy breathing and the grunts