Asher
"Tell me, brother, was my maid the reason why you were treated the way you were? Is she the reason why Xenra rejected you?" Akira's words came again, her question piercing through the fog of confusion that had settled upon me, but more than that, it stirred something else within me—anger.
I pulled my gaze from her as my lips twitched with a restrained anger, even as her words hit on my nerves.
"Answer me, brother!" Akira demanded with a sharp, shrill voice.
"Akira, enough!" I said in a matching intensity, even as I wanted to end every conversation about her annoying maid, which was the reason behind the misunderstanding between us.
"It's not enough, brother. All you did was transfer your aggression upon my innocent m
XenraIn the cold, dark dungeon of Asher's pack, I sat on the freezing, dusty floor. My legs were pulled up to my jaw, and my hands were tightly folded around them.Somewhere around me came the squeaky sound of rodents as they scuttled and scampered around. Just when I felt I was at death's door, it turned out that I wasn't totally alone.The lonely, deserted cell was tightly secured with iron bars, and as I sat there, I recalled the words of the guards who had sent me in."You better start saying your last prayers, because there is no room for escape for you." He advised, his words dripping with mockery, but if only they knew I had no single desire left in me for life, they would have left me alone in the open.Even if they had left me alone, I probably wouldn't have escaped, as I never stopped wondering if it was better I had died that night, the night Lenhandro had betrayed me.My tears had long stopped flowing; there was not even an iota of strength left in me, and with every pass
LeoRight in my chambers that evening, I couldn't stop wondering why Lena had excused herself earlier, shortly after we had just finished talking about Asher.Although I had earlier believed she didn't blow her cover, I just couldn't shake off the nudge at the depth of my heart that something was amiss."No, I need to make sure everything is still in order," I said to myself as I sprang up to my feet.Without a second thought, I marched towards Lena's room, and after the second knock, she asked me to come in."Hey Leo, what's up?" She asked, with a small smile on her face after she had opened the door."Nothing much, dear sister; you've been gone for some days. I just wanted to know how it all went with you and your MATE." I answered emphatically, after which I snorted in derision."So tell me, how was the visit?" I asked as I settled into her throne chair, spreading my legs beside each side of the backrest.Lena's lips at my words curled upwards into a small smirk, "Like I told you e
LeoAs if Lena could trace my thoughts, she placed her hand on my shoulder, "Easy, brother. Everything is in order." She said calmly.At her words, I snapped back to the present and realised my fists were tightly clenched. Right there, it dawned on me that I had given in to the hatred, deeply seated in my heart.My lips curled upwards, an attempt to assure her that I was fine, even though deep within me, I was seething with fury.After about ten seconds had passed, I recalled we were talking about Asher's real mate before I had lost it, and in that instant, something dropped in my heart."About Fredrick's daughter..." I began, causing Lena to turn towards me, "I'm sure you left no trail." I stated.My words made Lena's brows furrow as confusion etched on her face, "What do you mean?" She asked, her voice a total contrast to the expression on her face."I mean... Fredrick might notice sooner than later that she's missing, and he might trace it to you," I said, my calm voice belaying th
AsherFor the first time ever, I sat at the dining table alone. Akira had sent a maid to tell me she had no appetite for the meal.Never had it happened before. "None of this would have happened if not for that fat pig of a maid!" I muttered under my breath, still reeling from the news I had received from her maid.As I sat there alone, I couldn't even touch the meal. I had hoped we could put aside our differences during the meal.I was going to do everything I could to make sure we returned to the way we had always been, but Akira didn't show up.I paced back and forth across the dining space with my hands folded behind me. Deep within me, I couldn't stop cursing that sack of bones, who was responsible for the rift between me and my sister.After about fifteen seconds of brooding over my anger, I knew I had to do something. Five minutes passed, and I was lost in deep calculations, searching for a way forward. Suddenly, a thought popped up in my mind, and my eyes glinted at the sight
XenraWait! Did I just become Asher's maid? The last thing I wanted was to be close to him, especially not as his maid. I needed no one to tell me how he'd make my life miserable due to his hatred for me."No, I have to do something," I muttered under my breath."Excuse me, Alpha!" I called out to Asher, who was now standing with his hands resting on his waist.At my words he turned towards me, and for the first time ever I saw sadness in his eyes.'What is wrong with him?' I wondered within me. That wasn't my concern anyway; since I had called his attention, I had to press forward with what I wanted to say."It's not like I'm trying to question your authority, Alpha," I began as calmly as I could. "But I honestly think the people who are supposed to be closer to you are your male servant, not a female servant." I stated, keeping my tone low and levelled.At my words, Asher's brows creased into an obvious frown. His anger clearly evident, despite his stoic expression.I had expected
Xenra"Xenra! Xenra!" Zara's persistent call snapped me out of dreamland that day.My eyes screwed tighter as I struggled to snap off my grogginess."What?" I answered lazily; at the same time, I slowly opened my eyes to find out that the room was shining brightly.It was clear I had slept in. After a long day being confined in the dungeon and the drill I was forced to undergo with the male bodyguards the previous night, I felt like I hadn't had enough sleep."It's day already; we were so tired," Zara said. I turned towards her to find her dressed already and ready for a new day. "Go get ready, else you'll be late." Zara's voice came again, dripping with concern as she stared at me with furrowed brows.The worry etched on her face revealed the concern deeply seated in her heart for me.I wanted to say, 'Who cares?' I was tired of pushing on already. I really wanted to lay in my bed all day, but the thought of incurring Asher's wrath and giving him the slightest reason to make my li
AsherAkira's silence during breakfast that morning made me feel depressed. It had been two whole days already, and the rift between us had only grown wider.Given that I had said things I didn't want to say the previous night to Akira, I didn't know how to initiate a conversation with her.She didn't even give me any attention as she focused on her meal as though I didn't exist.I saw the hurt etched on her face as she ate her meal quietly. As soon as she was done eating, she stood up and bowed to me. Without saying a word to me, she walked back to her room.The fact that she was now paying respects to me pierced my heart. I had long since stopped her from paying reverence to me, but after what I said to her the previous night, she never stopped paying her respect every time we met. I got back to my room and paced back and forth in my room space. "This can't go on!" I muttered under my breath, my words bearing the weight of the anger in my heart."I need to end this somehow!" I res
Asher"You assigned such a task to a female servant, while you have many male servants who are capable enough to perform them," Akira said, her voice rising in a simmering anger."How is it reasonable that you're asking my personal maid to feed your horses?" She asked, her voice tight with fury.My lips curled upwards, and a snort of amusement escaped my nostrils."She's now a guard in my mansion, dear sister, no longer your personal maid," I answered with a calm and steady voice as I turned towards Akira, who was glaring at me."As a guard in my mansion, she could be assigned to do anything I want, as long as I want her to. How's that a problem?" I threw my question at her.I wanted to remind her that even Xenra's life was at my mercy, and that even though I hadn't taken Xenra's life because of Akira's affection for her, I could still do whatever I want with her, anything at all that would make her life miserable.I had pushed Akira to a place where she would realize that the only op
XenraI tried to wrap my head around what was going on and why they had said such a thing like that, but nothing seemed to make sense to me.After about ten seconds of trying in vain, I snapped out of the thoughts that had kept me busy and decided to shove it aside."After all, it has nothing to do with me," I said, shrugging, and then I began to walk back to the spot of my meditation.As I settled in the spot and tried to continue with my training, their voices kept breaking into my thoughts, making it impossible for me to focus.As I snapped back to the present, I couldn't shake off the nudge that had settled deep in my heart, a great sense of uneasiness that kept taking my mind back to the people in the other cell, and I couldn't help but wonder what was really going on."If it was about Akira, why are they doing it secretly?" I asked myself, my brows furrowing as I drifted back into thought, wondering why they really had to hide in the darkness to do whatever they had to do.As my
XenraAfter a long session of meditation and cultivation that day, I stretched my limbs, my lips spreading into a smile as I felt a great sense of peace within me."The past week in the dungeon has been the best in my life," I said to myself and drew in a deep breath.As I slowly opened my eyes, I could feel a great sense of strength and renewed energy within me."No doubt, I'm back!" I said to myself, my lips curling into a determined smile as I felt the surging powers within me."I didn't need anyone to tell me they were back. "This dark dungeon has been a great help to me. Thanks to the calm and quietness."Aside from the fact that I could feel my vampire spirit within me, I could also feel the emergence of my wolf with great intensity.As a hybrid, I had never felt that part of me before, or maybe I had never really given myself to that side of me.But this dungeon has really helped me in aligning with that side of me, and not just that, but to also master the powers and ways to t
LenaAs I pondered what Royce had just told me, something dropped in my mind, snapping me off the thoughts that had kept me busy.My head whipped towards him, and in that instant, I asked, "Did you just say 'hidden dungeon?'" My voice was rushed and urgent."Is that nowhere that fat maid?" My brows slightly furrowed as I stared at him."Yes, my lady, that's where she is." Royce firmly replied. Hearing his response made me snort, and I began to slice the beef on my plate again.As I did so, I continued, "You can just tell the men to start experimenting with her by pouring some of the content in her body. After all, she's useless now to everyone." The words had barely left my lips when I continued savouring the beef again, even as I relished the satisfaction of what I had just said.A light chuckle broke out of Royce's lips instead as soon as he heard my words, the sound of which belied the hesitation in his heart."As long as I like the fact that we think alike, my lady, remember when
LenaWithout saying another word, Akira turned and walked away. In that instant, I turned towards Asher and said to him, "I'm really sorry if I said something wrong," My voice wrapped in feigned remorse. "I didn't mean to offend anyone."Only then did Asher pull his gaze away from Akira's retreating figure and fix it on me. "You should learn to keep your mouth shut," he said, his voice heavy, his words tumbling out in a rush."It's not every time that your opinion is needed." He added, his voice echoing the annoyance that was deeply settled in his heart.As soon as the words left his lips, he stood up and left. His steps were heavy with determination as they carried him back towards his room.In that instant, my lips spread into a broad smile, and I almost couldn't stop myself from chuckling in excitement.Deep within me, I was excited that they had both fallen for my plan.As soon as they disappeared out of my sight, I began humming my clan's song of victory again and picked up my t
LenaI could see the curiosity glinting in Asher and Akira's eyes as we waited patiently for Asher to read the letter.As soon as Asher opened the letter, a slight furrow creased his forehead, followed by a momentary silence, making me even more curious about what he had read."What does it say?" I asked, my words laced with urgency, but Akira didn't say a word as she waited patiently for Asher to read the content aloud.After about three more seconds, Asher began to read."This is a request to you, Alpha Asher, and to your sister, Lady Akira.Having been found as a single and most eligible lady in our time, I request a meeting between Lady Akira and my son Jefferson to discuss a marriage between our families.If it would please you, I request that Lady Akira pay us a visit to get acquainted with my son, Jefferson.Signed: Alpha Scott."As soon as Asher finished reading, he folded the letter calmly, his gaze fixed on what he was doing, but the expression on his face betrayed no emotio
AsherOne week later.Despite how hard I had tried to shove the thought of Xenra being locked up in the dungeon off my mind, I just couldn't successfully do that.For the past week, I had been persistently plagued by the thought of her, even though I couldn't understand why I was so concerned about her.The thought of her and her predicament kept lurking around me, haunting me like a ghost in the dark, making it almost impossible for me to concentrate on anything else.Even though I wanted to justify my actions since she was rude to me, I still felt my heart pierced.Even though I had only wanted to help her. I had gone to the prison to talk to her and see how I could help her, but she was so rude to me, making me look like a fool, making me wonder why I even wanted to help her in the first place, since she didn't need my help.I felt insulted as she threw my words to the ground like something worthless, and that was when I decided to teach her a lesson.I wanted her to show some remo
LenaAs I stared at Xenra, I saw her lips curl into a determined smirk, but the anger and hatred in her eyes were unmistakable.As soon as I saw the look on her face, I scoffed, accompanied by a light chuckle, even as understanding dawned on me.In that instant, I realised she only wanted to rile me up, and I wasn't going to listen to what she had to say or give her the satisfaction she craved.I folded my hands in front of me and heaved a sigh. "There's no need to listen to a bluffing, worthless, lowly maid like you," I said, my lips curled up in satisfaction."I know what you're trying to do, but it's not going to work," I slammed my words at her, my voice bearing the weight of my resolve."Just in case it hasn't dawned on you, you're a loser, and I doubt you'd be leaving here anytime soon!" A chuckle broke out of my lips as soon as the words left my lips, the sound of which bore the amusement and satisfaction that were deeply seated in my heart."You might not know this, but let me
LenaAs I watched her being pulled by the guards, I couldn't help the feeling of contentment that swirled within me.But then, I knew I had to maintain my charade and add more fuel to the flames.In that instant, my head whipped towards Asher. "Can you imagine? She's so full of pride and arrogance." I said, my words heavy with a feigned anger.But the words had barely left my lips when Asher turned and walked away, and in that instant, Akira followed him, her maids walking after her.Being all alone, I couldn't stop the smile that curled my lips. I was glad the Alpha had locked her up in the deepest dungeon, which was a good sign for me.It meant that he had totally severed every connection or whatever feelings he might have for her.Deep within me, I was certain she was off my path for good, and the next thing I had to do was to proceed and wait for the best moment to strike."Enjoy all you can now," I muttered under my breath as I watched Asher march towards the palace, "because you
XenraA great sense of sadness settled in my heart as they led me out of the prison. I couldn't stop wondering how I'd cope being with a whole lot of people.Deep within me, I knew if I was taken to the slave's prison, it'd be difficult for me to regain my powers, since I wouldn't be able to give in fully to it.I didn't need anyone to tell me that I wouldn't be able to exercise my spirit as much as I should and might lose it in the process.As I pondered my thoughts, the sight of Akira walking towards us snapped me back to the present and sprang hope within me.But as she drew closer, she took the path by her left, and I realised she wasn't coming to see me, but then I wasn't going to allow that opportunity to pass me by."Lady Akira," I swiftly called out to her, my voice rushed and urgent, which halted her in her tracks immediately.In that instant, I rushed towards her, but was held back by the guards even before I got closer to her."What are you doing? Move it!" The guard that w