In the mysterious town of Raven's Peak, Asher Nightshade, a brooding and secretive werewolf, lives a solitary life. His world is turned upside down when Ember Wellesley, a free-spirited artist, arrives in town. Despite the danger, they're drawn to each other, and their forbidden love blossoms under the light of the full moon. As their relationship deepens, Asher's werewolf pack and a rogue pack led by the vengeful Julian St. Clair threaten to tear them apart. Ember must confront her own dark past and the secrets surrounding Asher's world. With the full moon rising, Asher must choose between his love for Ember and his loyalty to his pack. This is a still a work in progress so the plot can change as I continue writing.
Lihat lebih banyakEMBER WELLESLEY’S POVIt’s late. The kind of late where everything is too quiet and the air feels too heavy. I shouldn’t have come to Asher like this—hair unbrushed, eyes red, jacket pulled on inside out. But I didn’t care. I just needed someone who still had a thread to me.I sat on the steps and stared at the pavement like it might rearrange itself into something that made sense. “Can you find her?” I asked.Asher leaned against the railing, arms crossed. His silence was thick, but I knew he was listening.“Ava,” I said, voice catching on her name. “Can you use your connect, or whatever it is you still have, and bring her back to me? Even just for five minutes.” I added.He didn’t respond right away. Just shifted, like my words made him uncomfortable.“She won’t answer me. Not even to say she hates me.” I laughed quietly, humorless. “Though she made that pretty clear the last time we talked.” I said, voice barely above a whisper.Asher’s brow furrowed, but he didn’t interrupt.“She
DARIUS LARK’S POV.I stood at the window, the city lights twinkling like stars below, but my mind was a thousand miles away. My head echoed with the dwindling voice of Enid as she revealed her discovery to me last night."Enid has found a sample that connects the St. Clairs to the murder of Manny and the animals." My fingers tightened around the glass, the scotch suddenly tasting bitter, as I hit ‘send’ on my phone. I texted Julian to let him know about the discovery.Panic began to creep in, my heart racing with every possible scenario. Enid was getting too close, and I couldn't let her expose our involvement. I thought about all the times I'd been careful, all the precautions I'd taken to keep our secrets safe. But now, it seemed, Enid had stumbled upon something that could ruin everything.I felt a cold sweat break out on my forehead as I thought about the consequences. The St. Clairs, the company, my reputation – it all had to be protected. I thought about the next move, the steps
ENID’S POV.The glass window of Mr. Lark’s suite and I must have been having a staring contest; my gaze hasn’t lost sight of the glass window in front of me for over an hour now, a wine glass in my hand, the soft breeze from the air conditioner lashing against my naked body, the busy night life of Raven’s Peak abuzz in the distance. I couldn’t help but reminisce about the sex Lark and I had an hour ago. It was great, but not great enough to kill these frequent doubts in my head. We’ve become an item since we rebuilt the power plant, I’ve always felt a strong connection towards him, I didn’t know he felt the same about me. “You’re up early!” He said, wrapping his arm around my torso.“Yes, honey. I couldn’t sleep” I responded.“Something on your mind, huh?” He asked.“A million worries,” I answered. “But I worry too much sometimes,” I added, turning my attention to the bed.“You should ease your mind, Enid. It won’t be long now, you’ll be the first female Alpha Raven’s Peak has ever
ASHER’S POV.As I stepped into the dimly lit corridors of my estate, the flickering candles cast eerie shadows on the walls. I’d been feeling restless since my return, and a growing sense of unease had been gnawing at me. As I walked, I found myself standing in front of the family crypt, the heavy stone door creaking as I pushed it open.The air inside was thick with the scent of incense and decay. My eyes adjusted to the darkness, and I saw Akira standing before me, her eyes gleaming in the faint light."Young wolf," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I've been waiting for you."My heart quickened as he approached her. "Akira, what are you doing here?" I asked, wearing a mask of curiosity.Akira's gaze locked onto mine, her expression urgent. "I've come to warn you again, Asher. The threat is looming closer. You must be prepared." She announced.My mind flashed back to our previous conversations, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. "What do you mean? What threat?"Akira's
JULIAN ST. CLAIR’S POV.“You need to find a way to get me in touch with Ember” I say.There was a brief silence hovering around in the room for a moment, with only the sound of wine touching glass. I gazed at him and I could clearly see he’s letting the words I just said sink in.“That would be a difficult task to carry out” he finally says “Asher will have her moved into the big house to stay with him after the whole kidnapping incident” he added.“Hmm!” I sipped on my wine “You will find a way, won’t you?” I said, giving him a death stare.“Yes, of course I will,” he says, clearing his throat, “but why would Vivianne want to risk the whole operation just for Ember?” He asks.“Because mother doesn’t like the idea of me loving Ember” I said, closing the distance between us “I’m sure you understand what that feels like. I see the way you and Enid look at each other” I added.“I’m sorry wh…what?” He almost choked on his wine.“It’s not a secret anymore, even a blind man could see the s
EMBER’S POV.I haven’t cried and prayed like I have like this since my parents died, I’ve lost everything in my life—Lord please do not let me lose this one. He’s all I’ve got. Give Asher back to me, this wasn’t even suppose to be him. That bullet had my name written on it. I don’t know why, or who I’ve pissed off that would want to see me kidnapped or even worse—dead!I keep wandering and pacing back and forth in the visitors room waiting for the doctor to come out. Praying to all the gods I know of. “Ms Ember?” A voice stopped me in my tracks.“Yes, that’s Me” I turned face front to him “how is it he?”“He’s going to be fine ma’am, the bullet missed all his vital organs” he says “but he needs rest, so we’d keep him here for some days so we can monitor his improvement” the doctor added.“Thank you Doctor, thank you so much” I say. “No, thank you. You saved him actually, you brought him in time. The lose of blood would’ve been detrimental, but you reacted on time. So give yourself s
JULIAN ST. CLAIR’S POV.“Have you had eyes on her yet?”“No, sir. She’s not been home for days now. I think she’s with Asher at the big house”“I don’t pay you to think, do your damn job and find me results”“But Mr. Lark says I should stay put and observe from a safe distance”“Do you answer to me or Lark?”“You sir”“Find out where she is and let me know, I need to talk to her immediately”“Will do, sir”As the call dropped, my mind went on a tug of war of questions; Where could she be?, is she safe? Does she even know what she means to me? I hope mother hasn’t done anything drastic, she knows I love Ember, the feelings grow stronger by the day. And mother isn’t one who likes sharing her toys—she’s a selfish lover, sometimes I feel used and manipulated by her. But I know I wouldn’t be half the man I am today without her.“Julian?” I heard a faint voice in the background calling out to me, I shifted my gaze to the direction. Scanning the living room for the person and my gaze rested
EMBER’S POV.“Ahh!” I peeled open my eyes, with my hand immediately rushing to the side of my head — “this damn migraine!” I thought to myself. The bright light of the sunrise flooded into the room, I stared at the beautiful scenery outside the window, the sound of the faucet was loud enough that made me realize Asher is in there.I can’t remember what really happened last night, all I know is I cried my heart out, the realization that I’ve lost my best friend for a petty reason is killing me. I wish there was something I could do or say that will change her mind, but she seemed determined and the hatred she was for me has clearly settled deep in her heart.“Morning sleepy head” he says, wrapping the towel around his waist “you’re finally awake” he added.I massaged my eyes and couldn’t find my voice to respond.“Ahem! I..uh..I am sorry I slept off like that” faintly finding my voice. “And I’m sorry for coming unannounced,” I added.“Nah, you’re okay. There’s nothing to be sorry for,
ASHER’S POV.My eyes peeled open, my chest heaving as I gasped for air. I was drenched in sweat, my sheets tangled around my legs like a messy web. For a moment, I was disoriented, unsure what was real and what was just a dream.But as the fog cleared, the memory of the nightmare came flooding back. Ember, trapped and screaming, flames licking at her skin. My stomach twisted with anxiety, my mind racing with the fear that lingered long after I’d awoken.I threw off the covers and swung my legs over the side of the bed, my feet dangling in the air like two restless limbs. I rubbed my face, trying to scrub away the lingering fear, but it clung to me like a bad omen.My eyes scanned the dark room, the shadows cast by the moonlight outside making me feel like I was drowning in an ocean of uncertainty. The silence was oppressive, heavy with foreboding.My fingers trembled as I reached for my phone, my heart racing with anticipation. I sent Ember a text, the words tumbling out in a frantic
ASHER’s POV. THREE YEARS AGO. Growing up in Raven’s Peak has been nothing but torture to me, everywhere I go I hear snickers and gossips in the air, the Moon Clan has heard the stories about my father and his affection for humans—and it is believed that I am a seed of such affection hence the delay in my ability to transform into a wolf. I have been the subject of curiosity and fascination among the Pack. Kids were warned against associating themselves with me, daughters told not to fall in love with me, it is believed I bring nothing but bad luck to the clan. I am viewed as a disease among the bloodline. My only source of strength is the love and support my father, Thane Nightshade and my best friend, Ethan Moore showed to me on a daily basis. My father has been the Alpha for as long as I can remember, everything started to go downhill the day he decided to have an affair with a human, plots were made to remove him from his position, banish him from the clan but my father stil...
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