Chapter 69

Aurora pov 

It had been about a week since Asher and I met at that event. I could still remember his words. I was mute, but my heart poured out my words. I had to push those feelings aside and focus on my company, which I had already built to great heights.

As I sat in my office, staring out the window at the bustling city below, my mind began to wander back to Asher. I couldn't believe the connection we had shared, despite my inability to speak. It was as if he had seen into my very soul.

I shook my head, trying to clear the thoughts. I had worked too hard to build my company from the ground up to let distractions get in the way. But as I turned back to my desk, my eyes landed on the small, intricately carved wooden box that Asher had given me.

I opened the box, revealing the beautiful silver necklace inside. It was a stunning piece, with delicate filigree and a small crystal pendant. I ran my fingers over the necklace, feeling a shiver run down my spine, it was gift from one of my favorite customers.

Suddenly, my phone buzzed, breaking the spell. I looked down to see a text message from an unknown number. My heart skipped a beat as I read the words "Meet me at jovie park at 5pm, from A."

My heart racing, I stared at the message, wondering if it was really from Asher. The initials "-A" seemed to confirm it, but I couldn't be sure. I felt a flutter in my chest at the possibility of seeing him again.

I tried to focus on my work, but my mind kept wandering back to the message. What did Asher want to meet with me about? Was it something related to our company, or was it something more personal?

As the day wore on, I found myself glancing at the clock every few minutes, counting down the hours until our meeting. I tried to calm myself down, telling myself that it was probably just a business meeting, but I couldn't shake the feeling that something more was at play.

Finally, at 4:30 pm, I closed my laptop and headed out of the office. I made my way to the park, jovie park was one of the most popular park at my city back then, as I booked my flight and left my city, my heart pounding in my chest. As I walked through the gates, I scanned the area, looking for Asher.

And then, I saw him. He was standing by a bench, looking as handsome as ever. Our eyes met, and I felt a jolt of electricity run through my body. I smiled, and he smiled back, his eyes crinkling at the corners.

I walked towards him, feeling a sense of trepidation mixed with excitement. What was going to happen next?

As I approached Asher, he stood up from the bench, his eyes never leaving mine. I could feel the tension between us, a palpable sense of anticipation.

"Aurora," he said, his voice low and husky. "Thank you for coming."

I nodded, my heart racing in my chest. I couldn't help but notice the way Asher's eyes seemed to bore into mine, as if searching for something.

We stood there for a moment, the only sound the rustling of leaves in the wind. Then, Asher spoke up again.

"I wanted to talk to you about something," he said, his voice serious. "Something important."

I raised an eyebrow, curious. What could Asher possibly want to talk to me about?

He took a deep breath, his eyes locked on mine. "It's about Sophia," he said, his voice low and urgent. "I think she's hiding something from me. Something big."

My eyes widened in surprise. What could Sophia be hiding? And why was Asher telling me about it?

I leaned in, my curiosity piqued. Asher's eyes scanned the surrounding area, as if ensuring we were alone.

"What makes you think that?" I wrote on my notepad which was already opened on my hand.

Asher hesitated, his jaw clenched. "I've been noticing strange behavior from her. She's been acting secretive and evasive. And then there's the fact that she's been using her pregnancy to manipulate me."

I raised an eyebrow, intrigued, as I wrote. "Manipulate you? How?"

Asher's eyes flashed with anger. "She's been using the baby as leverage to get what she wants. She's been threatening to harm the baby if I don't do what she says."

My eyes widened in shock. Sophia's behavior was despicable. I couldn't believe she would stoop so low.

"What do you need from me?" I asked, determination etched on my face.

Asher's eyes locked on mine, a hint of relief in his expression. "I need your help to uncover the truth. I need to know what Sophia's hiding."

I nodded, my mind racing with possibilities. Together, Asher and I were going to uncover Sophia's secrets and bring her to justice.

Sophia thinks your sudden reappearance is a threat to her position as Luna," Asher explained. "She thinks I would leave her and come back to you because of her behavior."

On hearing these words, I was shocked, not knowing how to react. How could she think that? Me, who had already built a life, with a good job, would ever think of trying to come back to Alpha Asher and destroy everything I had worked for? I couldn't, never!

Asher chuckled. "It's funny, right? You and me? It's a possibility that can never be."

I forced a smile and nodded, trying to play along, but inside, I was still reeling from the revelation. Sophia's insecurities ran deeper than I had thought.

We stood there in silence for a moment, the tension between us palpable. I couldn't help but wonder what Asher was thinking. Did he really believe that I would just drop everything and come back to him?

As if reading my mind, Asher spoke up. "Aurora, I know you've built a life for yourself. I respect that. But I need your help to deal with Sophia. She's becoming increasingly unstable, and I don't know what she's capable of."

I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What do you need me to do?" I wrote.

Asher hesitated, his eyes scanning the surrounding area before focusing on me. "I need you to pretend to be interested in me again. To make Sophia believe that we're rekindling our relationship."

I felt a surge of surprise, followed by a dash of curiosity. "And why would I do that?"

Asher's eyes locked on mine, his gaze intense. "Because, Aurora, I think Sophia's hiding something big. Something that could put the entire pack in danger. And I need your help to uncover the truth."