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8. It wasn't me!
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It was the official program day. The Member Acceptance Program. It was indeed a big event, often held by The Pack. It was a celebration thrown for the people who were newly brought into the pack. The rogues who really wanted a change, would apply for this program to any available pack and after the pack evaluated and processes their information, they would be accepted and be shown love. “Annatoria," Asher waved at Annatoria who was lost in watching the whole scenery. The decoration of the main hall, the walkway, the chairs and colors were top-notch. They had the best designers and decorators do that…… “Alph" She smiled, waving back as soon as she sighted him. He was assisting the decorators in fixing the Chandelier lights. “Where were you?" Asher asked, as he fixed up the light, then got down to walk with Annatoria. “I was taking a nap, so I decided to check out the progress. The ceremony would take place by 9pm, right?" " Let's go then’ As Annatoria took a step for
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“Hi, Layla” Asher smiled back. They'd known each other since high school too. She's been crushing on him since then but, she's nothing compared to the girls that were vying around him. He gave her a side hug which he almost rejected, he instantly remembered Annatoria. Layla was being clingy, Dave saw it too.No pack leader really liked her. They only looked like they did like her but……deep down, many said a lot of nasty things about her. He stylishly pulled away from her hug but as he was about to make a move out of the hall, his name was called on the stage. He was to give his speech to the seated guests and the new members.Even though he wanted to check on Annatoria, he had no option than to give his speech l on the stage and act as a responsible Alpha who wouldn't keep everyone waiting. After that, he could go back to the house.As he walked towards the stage, cheerings, clapping, and gasps escaped the lips of the guest.“Good day, ladies and gentlemen. I welcome you, to the 8
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“How did it go?" Loreen tiptoed out of the room, fearing Radolf's awake as she whispered over the phone. “It went quite well. The exact story you gave, was what we told and just as you said, we did it" Jessica muttered, while Gaius stared at her. The plan was to get into the pack, and share a story that'll touch Annatoria's heart. Of course, it did. As soon as the party ended, Annatoria was taken in by her friend, Asher. The party ended not long after she began to get tipsy. “Hold on! Your leg" He recalled;that she had an injured leg earlier. “Yes, it healed up" He listened as she said her words one after the other. “How?" He asked, trying to wrap his head around the fact that a injury could heal that fast. “Do you care that much about me?" His eyes widened a bit as those words proceeded her mouth. “We'll talk when you're sober. Good night" He hurriedly stood up, intending to leave the room. He didn't want to be tempted by what seemed to be his feelings for her.
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The cool evening air was calm, and Annatoria and Asher strolled side by side, their steps steady on the forest trail. The silence between them wasn’t heavy; it was companionable, but Annatoria eventually broke it. It was already getting awkward. For minutes, not even a word, proceeded their lips. "I want to start over," she said, her voice low but firm. "I don’t want to carry the weight of sadness anymore." She paused, then fixed her eyes on Asher. Asher turned his head slightly, surprised but pleased. "Now that’s a change no one expected. Go on, Annatoria," he teased, a sly grin playing on his lips. She rolled her eyes and gave him a playful shove. "There you go, making jokes again." It'd always been a habit of Asher. He'd make jokes even at the serious moments. "Alright, no more jokes," he promised, raising his hands in mock surrender. "So, what’s your plan?" "I’ve been thinking about resuming work," she admitted, slightly raising her shoulders. "Work?" Asher repeated,
Last Updated : 2025-01-16No Second Chance, Dear X Wake up, Annatoria!!!!!
“Gaius?" Annatoria muttered, throwing her glance on Asher. Annatoria was worried if he had heard about what she was talking about. ……No one apart from her late Father knew. What was he doing there? Spying on them?“It's me, Alpha" He admitted, bowing to the ground. He had already been caught. Nothing apart from lies could rescue him. “For how long have you been there?" She asked, taking a deep sigh, her face becoming fierce. “I've been there since some morning. I was here, making research on what herbs could treat wounds of ferals” He lied, his heart racing. "Soo?” She scoffed, as she watched him kneeling down.All the while she interrogated him, Asher stood beside her, admiring her pretty face. Everytime he looked at her, something about her beauty kept calling him but, it wasn't as easy. He had become so obsessed with staring at her for so long.“Hold on, what did you study at University ?" Asher interrupted the interrogation, noticing he was already saying something different f
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Two years later……….Annatoria sat in her office, waiting for the right time to sign out. No one knows she's the owner but regardless, she has her special seat there.“Ma, the driver is ready," Jessica walked in to inform her.“Oh, that's right. How about grabbing ice cream with Gaius?" Annatoria asked, walking towards the door.Jessica nodded and a smile lit up her face. Gaius and Jessica awkwardly exchanged glances.“By the way, a letter dropped in the wolf mailbox," Gaius added, closing the magazine he was checking."Did you check what it was?” Annatoria asked."No, ma. It's yours, not mine," Gaius smiled.They handed the letter over to her. Too tired to even read any note, she threw it into her bag.As soon as Annatoria settled her butt on the new leather seat of the car, her phone buzzed. The other two had already settled in the back space in the car.“Oh, Asher!" she beamed.It was Asher. He was probably calling to check on her. The driver paused, realizing she was about to make
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“Thanks for tonight, Ash. You're the best" Annatoria smiled, carelessly grabbing her bag from the back seat.A white envelope slipped out of her bag without her notice. Asher smiled then nodded playfully. “I hope you enjoy your new companion" His lips curled into a smile. The pup on her laps made a cute sound, and the two laughed.“You're his Dada and I'm his Mama" Annatoria playfully said, with a goofy smile. They both got down from the car and walked into the pack house. It fet so different…….and she felt so important for the first time.She'd always felt vulnerable and less important through out her stay in the EMBER WOVES PACK.But here she was, being treated like a queen. Asher made sure everyone treated her as family. Even his sister, Lauren. The fact that he rounded up the alliance meeting at Korea, just to mark her 26th birthday with her, made her tear up. Her other birthdays at Radolf's house were always celebrated but, she always had to suffer the pain of the matebo
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“You've gotten what you wanted, haven't you?" Manga growled, his voice terrifying as if he was about to attack Loree. For 2 solid years,he'd endured Loreen's plans and persuade. “It's a long process, my Lord. I've tried and I'm still trying. The plan is going to work;only if we take our steps I e after the other" She explain, trying to keep her heart beat at a normal rate.“What plan? Huh?" Manga flared up, banging the table so hard. He'd broken over seventeen table, just because of his anger issues. In 2 years! 2 years had passed and what looked like Loreen's plan now began to seem he was her toy.She'd become the Luna of the Ember Wolves Pack just as she'd always wanted and there she was, giving filmsy excuses. “How long am I to keep waiting?" His voice raised, leaving Loreen's eyes shut and her heart racing. A word wouldn't leave her lips, because she knew better than opening her mouth. Even though she had always been faithful, opening her mouth at that moment could cost her li
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