Aurora povAsher's face turned red with anger, his eyes blazing with fury. "You dare to threaten me?" he growled, his voice low and menacing.My guard stood his ground, unfazed by Asher's intimidating demeanor. "I'm not threatening you, Asher," he said calmly. "I'm just stating the facts. If you're involved in the kidnapping, you'll face the consequences."Asher's anger seemed to boil over, and he took a step closer to my guard. I tensed, worried that things might escalate further.But then, Asher's expression changed. He seemed to regain control of his emotions, and his face smoothed out into a calm mask."I understand your concerns," Asher said, his voice smooth and even. "But I assure you, I had nothing to do with the kidnapping. I'll do everything in my power to help you find the children."My guard eyed Asher skeptically, but I could sense a hint of uncertainty in his demeanor. Was Asher telling the truth, or was he just trying to manipulate us?I decided to keep a close eye on A
Aurora pov My whole body was feeling the tension at this point. What did she have in mind to say that I wouldn't like? "You can't even pity my condition," Sofia said, struggling to sit due to her pregnancy. "You came into my house to accuse me. How dare you?""Luna Sofia, my boss knows of your condition," my guard said, following with a deep breath, "but your name happens to be part of the suspect list we have.""How dare you?" Sofia exclaimed. "Do you know who you are addressing? I am the Luna, and above all, I carry the heir to Asher's throne. I am not like you, Aurora," she said, rubbing her belly.I rolled my eyes, showing her I didn't care about her showing off."Aurora, you think after all these years of leaving, things would remain as you left them?" Sofia spat, her voice pouring out with anger. "Despite your sudden wealth, you went to acquire. You are still the low-class girl that you are. And again, your bastard children, you went to get out of wedlock, have gone missing bec
Aurora povBut he was controlling himself, I tightened my grip on my guard's hand, holding him back from attacking Asher. I knew that if he did, it would be disastrous. Asher was a powerful wolf, and my guard, no matter how skilled, was no match for him.Asher's eyes gleamed with challenge, his body tense and ready to spring into action. "You want to fight me?" he repeated, his voice low and menacing.My guard's face was set in a fierce expression, his eyes blazing with anger. But I knew he wouldn't back down. He was loyal to me, and he would defend me to the death.Just as it seemed like things were about to escalate further, Sofia intervened. "Asher, stop," she said, her voice weak but firm. "This isn't helping. We need to find out what's going on with our child."Asher's gaze flicked to Sofia, and his expression softened slightly. He took a deep breath, and his body relaxed, the tension easing out of his muscles."Fine," he said, his voice still rough with anger. "But this isn't ov
Aurora povMy guard's words of determination echoed in my mind as I sat at my desk, pouring over the case files and notes. I was determined to find my children, and I knew that every minute counted.As I studied the files, I noticed a small detail that had previously gone unnoticed. A security guard at the palace had reported seeing one of Asher's guards lurking around the area where my children had gone missing.I quickly jotted down a note and handed it to my guard. "Investigate this lead," I wrote. "Find out if there's any connection between Asher's guard and the disappearance of my children."My guard nodded and quickly left the room, determined to follow up on the new lead.As I waited for his return, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Asher's involvement in the disappearance of my children seemed more and more likely, and I knew that I had to be careful.Suddenly, my door burst open and my guard rushed in, his face pale and worried. "Madam, I have some bad news," he sai
Aurora pov I couldn't bear to look at my guard, couldn't bear to think about the what-ifs and the maybes. If only I had been more careful, if only I had trusted my instincts. My mind was consumed by regret and self-blame, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I had failed my children.I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, but it was no use. The memories of that day kept flooding my mind, taunting me with what could have been. I remembered the way my children had laughed and played, the way they had hugged me goodbye. I remembered the way I had trusted my guard and his team to keep them safe.And now, they were gone. I felt a wave of despair wash over me, and I slumped against the wall, feeling like I was drowning in my own guilt and regret. My guard tried to approach me, but I pushed him away, not wanting to be comforted.Just then, my phone rang, shrill and insistent. My guard hesitated for a moment before answering it. His expression changed from concern to surprise, an
Asher povI stood at the window, watching Aurora leave with her guard. This wasn't the type of relationship I wanted with Aurora. But who could have done this to her? Kidnapping her kids, not just kids, they are my own too. This happened when I had just discovered the kids were my own. Who could know Aurora had kids for me? Aurora was very careful in hiding her kids away from the public because of the resemblance I had with them. Aurora knew so well that if she showed those kids to the public, there would be a lot of consequences. But could Sofia truly have had a hand in this? I turned to look at Sofia, who was on the bed, operating her phone, as we waited for the nurse who was coming to check her. I also knew that she was pretending that Aurora's guard touched her. I just agreed to her, to let Aurora leave and avoid any suspicious activity, as Sofia was a clever one.I could still take the feeling aside, that Sofia would have a child involved in this, but judging from her pregnancy c
Asher povI left Sofia alone, closing the door behind me, as I laid in front of the door, rethinking of what Sofia just said. Maybe it could be one of her friends. I was really happy at Sofia for her to even bring out a suggestion, but I know it was all for her to try to win my trust and love for her, but the suggestion was helpful as I now know where to start. I had also fo my investigation, as they are also my kids too, but the question is which friends does she have? I clearly know she don't have one in this city as it was only business that brought her here, but maybe she could have at the city where she stayed from her five years disappearance. I brought out my phone, as I called my private investigator."Good day, I want you to do something for me," I said, followed by a deep breath."Okay, my alpha, what is it?" a deep voice from the other end of the call replied. "It been a while.""I want you to gather Aurora's information from the last city she has been," I said, scratching
Asher povI sat down in the chair, still chuckling. "I guess I underestimated you, alpha," I said, impressed. "You're quite perceptive."The alpha smiled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "One has to be, in our line of work," he said. "So, tell me, alpha Asher, what brings you to my humble abode?"I leaned forward, my expression serious. "I'm looking for information about Aurora's past," I said. "Specifically, about her time here with you."The alpha's expression turned thoughtful, and he nodded. "I see," he said. "Well, I'll tell you what I can. Aurora was indeed here with me for a time. She was a talented young woman, and I took her under my wing, so to speak."He paused, collecting his thoughts. "But I sense that there's more to your question than just a simple inquiry about Aurora's past," he said, his eyes narrowing. "What's really going on, alpha Asher?"I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about the alpha's kind and knowing expression put me a
Asher povIt was raining. I was standing in front of the window, at the window, looking outside, as my heart shuddered to every boom of the rainstorms. I was standing with the twins. I was looking away from outside, at something, to looking at them, and their eyes were distorted in fear. They were afraid of the rain. I breathed as I moved towards them."Hello, children, don't fear. I am here with you," I whispered, stooping down to their level."We want our mummy," responded one of the twins, his voice shaking and pathetic."Don't fear, you will meet your mummy soon, and we will stay together," I said, trying to smile."We don't know you, sir. We want our mummy!" both of them shrieked at the same time."Shut up you two, okay? You're driving me crazy here," I shouted back, banging my head. But shouting didn't appear to be doing any good, for they persisted, but louder. Their din, combined with the anger of the thunderstorm, was tightening the whole atmosphere in the room.Suddenly, and
Aurora povMy guard, who was sitting beside me, seemed to sense my unease. He placed a reassuring hand on my arm. "We'll find them, Aurora," he said, his voice low and steady.I nodded, taking a deep breath. I had to stay focused. For the twins' sake, I had to stay strong.Before long, the plane began its descent into the alpha's city. I felt a flutter in my chest as I gazed out the window at the unfamiliar landscape below.As we touched down on the runway, I felt a sense of determination wash over me. I was one step closer to finding my twins. And I wouldn't rest until they were safely back in my arms.The flight was smooth, and I spent the time going over everything that had happened so far, trying to piece together the puzzle.I could feel a sense of anticipation building up inside me. What would the alpha tell me? Would he have any news about my twins?We were greeted by one of the alpha's guards, who escorted us to the alpha's mansion. As we arrived, the alpha himself came out to
Aurora povAll my efforts to threaten Asher, to see if he was the one who kidnapped my twins, had been in vain. My patience was fading away, and I needed to find a way to get them back. With each passing day without my twins, my frustration grew.As I dwelled in my misery, my phone rang. I was surprised to hear the voice on the other end. "Hello, Aurora. It's been a while," he said, his voice loud and clear."Yes, it has," my guard replied, coughing after speaking. "Aurora, I heard what happened to you. I know it's been hard for you these past few days," the alpha said, his voice low and sympathetic."Thank you," my guard said, reading the words I wrote on my notepad. "I'm sorry I didn't inform you. I had a lot on my mind.""I understand," the alpha replied. "Who would blame you? I was paid a visit by Alpha Asher. He was the one who told me about the kidnapping of your twins. That was the main reason he came here.""Asher was in your city?" my guard asked, sounding surprised. "And he
Asher povI decided to close the paper, not wanting to know what was on it. I stormed out of the house, driving out as if I was like a thief. We went straight to where I hide my twins, and with every turn I made, I looked at my rearview mirror on my car to check if I was being followed.As I drove, my heart was racing with anticipation and fear. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched, and the thought of being followed sent a chill down my spine. I glanced at my rearview mirror again, but saw nothing out of the ordinary. Still, I couldn't relax, my senses on high alert as I navigated the winding roads. Finally, I arrived at the safe house, a nondescript building nestled in a secluded area. I breathed a sigh of relief as I pulled into the driveway, feeling a sense of security wash over me.I turned off the engine and sat for a moment, collecting my thoughts. I had been hiding my twins here for days now, and it was starting to feel like a permanent solution. But I knew it
Asher povI spent the rest of the day with Sofia, trying to reassure her that everything would be okay. But the guilt was eating away at me, making it harder and harder to keep up the act.As the sun began to set, I knew I had to get out of there before I cracked under the pressure. I made an excuse about needing to check on some pack business, and Sofia nodded understandingly."I'll be fine," she said. "I'm just going to rest for a bit."I nodded and smiled, feeling like a traitor. As I left the guard's quarters, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was walking further and further down a path from which I might never return.I made my way back to my own quarters, my mind racing with thoughts of Sofia, the baby, and Aurora. I knew I had to come up with a plan to deal with Aurora once and for all, but I was running out of time.As I entered my quarters, I was greeted by the sound of my phone buzzing. I picked it up, hoping for a distraction from my thoughts. But my heart sank as I saw t
Asher povThis was all coming down on me like a hammer, and I didn't know how to handle it. I had to be patient until Sofia gave birth, and also avoid Aurora. I would try my best not to meet her.I took a deep breath and tried to clear my head. I had to think clearly and come up with a plan. I couldn't let Aurora get to me, and I couldn't let Sofia's pregnancy complicate things further.I decided to focus on one thing at a time. First, I had to make sure Sofia was safe and healthy until she gave birth. Then, I could deal with Aurora and figure out what to do about the twins.I felt a sense of determination wash over me. I was going to get through this, no matter what it took. I was going to protect Sofia, the twins, and myself, no matter what dangers lay ahead.With newfound resolve, I headed back to my car, ready to face whatever challenges came my way.As I drove away, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. I glanced in the rearview mirror, but saw nothing out of the
Asher pov I waited for a few moments, my senses on high alert, but there was no further noise. I let out a slow breath and relaxed slightly, thinking that maybe I had just imagined it.But then, I heard it again. This time, it was louder and closer. It sounded like footsteps, crunching through the underbrush outside the cabin.I motioned to my pack members to get into position, and we all moved quietly to the windows and doors, ready to defend ourselves if necessary.The footsteps got closer and closer, and then, suddenly, a figure appeared at the window. It was a woman, and she looked frantic."Alpha Asher," she whispered urgently. "I need to talk to you."I recognized the woman as one of Aurora's office personnel, and my instincts told me to be cautious. But there was something in her eyes that made me trust her, at least for the moment.I nodded, and motioned for her to come inside. She slipped in quietly, and I could see that she was shaking with fear."What is it?" I asked her,
Asher povMy mother nodded, tears streaming down her face. "I understand, Asher. I'm so sorry for what I did. I promise to never interfere in your life again."I looked at her, searching for any sign of deception. But all I saw was genuine remorse."I want you to leave the pack, Mother," I said, my voice firm. "I want you to go somewhere and reflect on your actions. Maybe then you'll understand why what you did was so wrong."My mother nodded again, this time with a hint of sadness. "I'll go, Asher. I'll leave the pack and give you the space you need."I watched as she turned and walked away, feeling a mix of emotions. I was relieved that the truth was finally out, but I was also sad that my mother had sunk so low.As I stood there, holding my twins close, I knew that I had to move forward. I had to focus on rebuilding my relationship with my children and making sure they were safe and know me.I looked down at my twins, who were looking up at me with big, curious eyes. "Let's go home
Asher povMy mother's expression changed, and she looked at me with a mixture of sadness and desperation. "I was trying to protect you, Asher. I was trying to protect our family's reputation.""By kidnapping innocent children?" I asked, my voice rising in anger.My mother took a step forward, her hands clasped together. "I know it was wrong, but I didn't know what else to do. Sofia is getting suspicious, and I knew it was only a matter of time before she found out about your children with Aurora."I shook my head, feeling a wave of disgust wash over me. "You should have trusted me to handle it, Mother. You should have trusted me to protect my own family."My mother's eyes filled with tears, and she fell to her knees. "I'm sorry, Asher. I'm so sorry. I was blinded by my own fears and doubts."I stood there, looking at my mother, feeling a mix of emotions: anger, disappointment, and sadness. I didn't know what to do, or how to process what had just happened.As I stood there, trying to