Asher pov At this time, it was the eighth month of Sofia's pregnancy, with only one month left to go. My patience had finally worn thin, and I had to wait until she delivered the child. But wouldn't that just bring more confusion?My mind couldn't erase what I saw at Aurora's house. Could it truly be the truth that I had a child with Aurora? There were so many questions swirling in my head, questions that needed answers. My smart brain, which was usually the reliable part of me, was suddenly dumbfounded.I sat on my couch, surrounded by empty bottles of whisky that stared back at me. This was not how my plan for my reign as the alpha was supposed to go. It seemed like everyone was waiting for me to die. Sofia only cared about the throne, and if our child was born, it would give her the upper hand.And then there was Aurora. After all these years, she had escaped and was back. Even if she was pretending not to care, I knew she wouldn't let everything I did in the past slide. She was h
Asher povAs tension filled the air, Sofia's eyes narrowed, her face pale with rage. "You're making a big mistake, Asher," she spat. "You're going to regret underestimating me."I smiled, a cold, calculated smile. "I'm not underestimating you, Sofia. I'm just not afraid of you. And I'm certainly not going to let you manipulate me into doing what you want."Sofia's face twisted in a snarl, and for a moment, I thought she was going to attack me. But then, she seemed to regain control of herself, and a calculating look crept into her eyes."Fine," she said, her voice dripping with venom. "If that's how you want to play it, then let's play. But don't say I didn't warn you."With that, she turned away looking out of the other way, leaving me feeling uneasy and on edge. What was she planning? And how was I going to stop her?I let out a deep breath, shifting closer to her. "Sofia, I'll let this slide because of your condition, and more so, I'll try to treat you as the mother of my child, no
Asher pov With my plan already activated, I went on to start approaching my elders to know who was still with me and who was with Sofia. To my greatest surprise, Sofia had been doing a lot of work in discouraging my elders from me. I had to do something; I wouldn't allow her to have control over my throne.I was in my study room, restless and worried, with not a single solution coming into my head. Confusion was filled all over me. Not until finally, my phone buzzed, bringing me back to reality. It was my mother."Hello, Mother," I said, my voice firm but low."Hello, Asher," she replied. "I want to see you, and it's very important. It's about Aurora and her mission in our city.""Aurora?" I asked, sounding surprised."Yes, you heard me right," she said. "I had a meeting with her, and with the way we spoke, she's here for business.""Aurora?" I repeated, my curiosity increasing. "You met with her?" I asked."Yes, I met with her," my mother replied, her voice measured. "And I must say
Asher povBut before she could continue, I interrupted her. "Mother, you don't care what I'm going through with her. You only care about what's inside her womb," I said, my voice raising with anger."Son, why are you acting this way?" my mother asked. "Whatever issues you're having with her, wait till she gives birth first. That's the most important thing right now.""Mother, Sofia is threatening my throne," I said, my voice low. "She wants to overthrow me. So, does that sound like a joke to you?"My mother's expression turned stern. "Will you just shut up!" she exclaimed. "Whatever problems you have with her, I want you to let it slide. I mean it."She hit the table in front of her, and I was shocked and surprised at her behavior. Even my mother had been brainwashed by Sofia.I felt a mix of emotions: shock, anger, and disappointment. How could my own mother, who was supposed to support and protect me, take Sofia's side?"You're just going to dismiss my concerns and take her side?" I
Asher povThe tension was increasing between us, with only the sound of crickets breaking the silence. But Johnson, on the other hand, was busy pouring me more whisky, refilling my glass every time it was empty."You said you can help me take down Sofia, but you haven't said anything for the past ten minutes," I said, rejecting his attempts to pour me another drink. "Instead, you're just pouring me whisky, making me dwell in my misery."Johnson laughed out loud, extending his wristwatch to my face to show me the time. "As you can see, the night is still young, we have time," he said."Johnson, you're not helping matters," I said, my voice raising with rage. "And if you're not ready to help, I need you to leave before you turn me into a drunkard. I have a lot on my mind, with Aurora and Sofia's issues."Johnson held up his hands, a calming gesture. "Relax, man, relax, young alpha. But you know Sofia is your luna, and she's also carrying your child, the heir. So, you definitely need to
Asher pov As we stood there, a plan began to form in my mind. "Johnson, I need you to gather some of the pack's most trusted members. We'll need to investigate Aurora and Sofia without arousing their suspicion."Johnson nodded, pulling out his phone to start making calls. "Consider it done, Asher."I watched as he efficiently organized the pack members, assigning tasks and gathering information. His skills as a beta were impressive, and I was grateful to have him by my side.As the night wore on, our plan took shape. We would start by gathering intelligence on Aurora's investigation into my family's past. Then, we would confront Sofia about her fake pregnancy and determine her motives.But as we worked, a nagging feeling in the back of my mind refused to be ignored. What if there was more to this situation than met the eye? What if Aurora and Sofia were just pawns in a larger game?I pushed the thoughts aside, focusing on the task at hand. But the feeling lingered, a constant reminde
Aurora povI stared at Asher with anger before returning to my notepad. Asher wasn't here to reconsider; he was only here to use me to get what he wanted."Aurora, please try to reason with me," he said, approaching me with his hand outstretched.I wrote a message on my notepad, my pen moving swiftly across the paper. "Asher, I don't want to use force against you by using my guards, as I did the last time you came here. So, I would advise you to leave," I wrote, waving his hand away from me.He read the message, raising his eyes with shock. He was thinking he would be able to convince me, but I was beyond that."Aurora, you can reject me a thousand times, but one thing is certain: those twins are my sons, and they have the right to know their father," he said, his voice raising with anger.I wasn't moved by his words. All I could do was point at the door for him to leave, as I had had enough."Yes, that's what you can only do, as you are mute," he said, chuckling before turning to lea
Aurora povI tried to shake off the feeling of unease, telling myself that I was safe, that Marcus and the other guards would protect me and my twins. But the feeling lingered, and I couldn't help but wonder if Asher had already found a way to infiltrate our security.I tossed and turned, my mind racing with thoughts of Asher and his plans. I knew that I had to be vigilant, that I had to stay one step ahead of him if I wanted to keep my twins safe.Just as I was starting to drift off to sleep, I heard a faint noise outside my room. I sat up in bed, my heart racing, and listened intently. The noise came again, this time louder, and I knew that someone was trying to get my attention.I threw off the covers and got out of bed, my eyes scanning the room for any sign of danger. I saw nothing out of the ordinary, but I knew that I had to be careful.I walked over to the door and pressed my ear against it, listening for any sound on the other side. The noise came again, this time followed by
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