“Atticus!” My father screamed at the top of his lungs; his veins almost popped out as Atticus continued running away from me while laughing at him. His tone was filled with distress, but he patiently stopped until Atticus stopped running.“You little brat! I told you to stop running or else you would slip again.” He scolded, which made Atticus cross his arms over his chest with amusement, as if my father were only playing with him.I heard Luna giggle, watching how my father frowned at his grandson, who was provoking him to get mad. She winked at me and raised her hand as she attempted to cover her mouth.“Atticus is jolly. He's different than Kairo,” she commented.I didn't say anything because she was right. Atticus was cheerful and possessed my hair colour, whereas Kairo was dissimilar. If Atticus liked teasing, Kairo was the silent type. My eyes glanced at him, and I noticed he was reading some of his books again.“See? Kairo has a vibe who likes to kill.” Luna added.“Mom, Kairo
Luna flushed instantly as she figured out how Kairo heard my father complaining. Her eyes flickered and she smacked her forehead in shame, while my father's forehead creased with disbelief.Atticus gasped, he looked in my direction as if he understood why his grandmother overreacted. He plastered a grin on his lips, which made me realise he was about to tease Kairo again.“How did you hear them? Kairo, you're lying. Every room we have here in the pack house is soundproof, which means you can't listen to their conversation. You're making stories again.” Atticus playfully rebutted. Kairo groaned and coldly turned his attention to his twin brother before he waved the book in his hand. I could hardly breathe, concluding they were ready to fight again.“Grandma reacted like I was telling the truth. Atticus, I don't need to prove you because I'm already telling the facts. You're only jealous because you don't have the ability I have.” Kairo said, and Atticus' expression turned sour, like h
"What are you talking about? Of course we have a father!" Kairo exclaimed, reacting that Atticus words were too ridiculous. I noticed he seemed annoyed because of his twin brother, but he maintained his calm and avoided scolding him.“If we have, where is he? He’s not even been with us since Mom gave birth to us! Are we adopted? I heard my friend berating because our father doesn’t love us!” Atticus burst into tears, causing tremendous pain and impact in my chest.I felt terrible because I thought they were only happy with me without their father, but it seemed they were only acting, didn’t want me to get hurt. Deep inside their hearts, Atticus and Kairo wanted to meet him, like normal children in our community.I recalled the first time they asked me about King Edward, and I was taken aback. I would love to tell them everything, but it was me who couldn’t move forward from the pain. My eyes glistened in tears, and I quickly hid from the corner so they wouldn’t see I was eavesdropping
“Of course, you two are my sons!” I exclaimed in joy, but Atticus seemed to don’t believe what I said to him. He deeply breathed out before he stared at Kairo, who had his own world while reading his book.“If we are, then where is our dad? Are you a single mother? Or Dad leaves us because he doesn’t want to be with us.” Atticus replied in a snap.I choked on my saliva as I already guessed what he would ask back. His eyes were focused on me, like he wanted me to answer his question on the spot, or perhaps he was trying to trick me into thinking that I didn’t have the chance to lie because he was attentive to me. I didn’t know what I would say to them, especially when I already told them that we shouldn’t lie to anyone.“Oh, Dad doesn’t want us? What’s wrong with us that he doesn’t want to be with his smart kids?” He added that he sounded offended and sad simultaneously."Atticus, stop assuming answers unless you hear them directly from our mother. She’s been trying to think of what sh
“That’s not what I meant. I don’t have any intention to insult our Alpha!” Kairo denied it and looked at me like he was checking if I was truly offended, like Atticus had claimed.Atticus laughed and shook his head before he pursed his lips like he was making fun of him. What I noticed was that Atticus might always like to play with Dad, but he was observant, which was lacking in Kairo. I didn’t know if King Edward was like him, but there was a possibility he was.“Mom is hurt. I know she feels offended because I caught her sighing several times!” Atticus exclaimed.“Atticus, stop playing with your brother. Do you still want to know the truth?” I asked with a smile on my lips, and he turned around with curiosity before he nodded his head like he was saying he wanted to know more.I inhaled a deep breath and walked closer to the window near us before I turned my back to face him again. I didn’t know I would get the opportunity to tell them the truth. At first, I was planning to lie, bu
“A visitor? Who is it?” I asked with curiosity because, based on what I remembered, I didn’t know there was someone who would visit me without an appointment.“His name is Ashton. He’s always been with Alpha Gunner since he came here,” the man responded.Hearing Ashton’s name made me rush in excitement. After I gave birth to twins, he was the one who helped me for several months before he left Gunner’s pack all of a sudden. I felt bad and sad when I heard that news because whenever I missed King Edward, it was Ashton who always went on me, so I would stop crying over small things.“Where is he?”“He’s waiting at the entrance of our pack.”“Usher him to my office. He’s my friend of mine.” I ordered. Ashton didn’t have the chance to see Atticus and Kairo. Since they were three and had a lot of resemblance, I didn’t think it was a good idea to let them meet first. I didn’t want them to think that Ashton was their father!As I went through my office, I saw Ashton standing at the front of
“Alpha, you ask for my presence.” Wayne talked behind my back as I was staring at the wall. I watched Ashton leave my pack with the protection of the guards I had been assigned. I heard his heavy footsteps. He was going towards me and stopped near me. “What’s the matter, Alpha Ashianna?”“I will search for Atticus and Kairo’s babysitter. Since I will reveal my identity to our community, I want to ensure their safety.” I said it with an authoritative tone. My eyes were filled with gloom and sorrow, as I trusted Wayne so much.I didn’t know how Ashton had found out that Wayne was secretly communicating with Gunner, but it was alarming for me. I recalled that my father trusted someone, his best friend, who became the Beta of this pack, but he got betrayed. I wouldn’t let my children suffer like I did.Protecting the werewolf community was part of my job, but that didn’t change the fact that I was their mother. I didn’t mind facing death just for them. Kairo and Atticus were the reasons w
“Really? It saddens me to think we will get old, Kairo! I don’t want to be like Grandpa!” Atticus exclaimed and turned his head to face my father, who was complaining about how his two grandchildren kept messing with him. Ashton watched Atticus run fast towards the tree and attempt to climb, but he failed. He wailed as he complained about how the guard had the ability to go to the top of the tree while he couldn’t. “Atticus, I’m old, but I can climb the tree!” My father bragged, making him receive a harsh smack from my mother. My father got Atticus’ attention, which made him rush towards my father and jump with excitement. “Really? Grandpa, being old is fine for me. Can you help me?”Atticus sweetly whispered, his eyes sparkling, begging my father to teach him how to climb the tree. “Atticus, it’s not safe to climb the tree. There’s a chance you will get hurt and might lose your feet if you do it!” Kairo severely said, glaring at his twin brother as if he disliked what Atticus had
"Leo, where are you going? Is it true you asked Harvey to handle your pack?" I asked when he visited me in the pack. My baby belly was obvious, which stunned him because he didn't know I was pregnant when I started preparing my plans to assassinate Gunner and Alpha James. Unfortunately, I didn't know what happened because King Edward didn't bother to tell me what happened to them.After the wedding, I discovered Alpha James successfully escaped the dungeon, which Felicia was investigating for two months, yet we didn't get any leads on the investigation. I speculated that King Edward might know what happened, but he didn't want to tell me because I was pregnant."Yes, I want to do my father's duties for my children. You know I don't see them after Gunner almost killed my mate." Leo answered."What happened to Gunner? I don't understand how he's missing because he's known in every land." I asked, hoping he would tell me the truth. Leo shrugged his shoulders and said he wasn't worried abo
King Edward's POV"Your Majesty, we already stole their bodies." Ashton rushed towards me and announced. He seemed excited about what was about to happen. He gave me blood that had a blood sample of Ashra and her mate."What about her baby? I don't want to harm the innocent." I took the blood sample from his hand and checked it. Ashra's blood was everything we needed to manipulate Alpha James so he would get madder at Gunner."You don't need to worry about the baby because I assigned someone to take care of her. I know you don't want the baby to get hurt." Ashton replied, assuring me, so I nodded my head."Ashton, I trust you with this one. I know you won't lose this opportunity since I will give you her locations, right?""Of course, I won't waste this chance, Your Majesty." Ashton sounded annoyed but grinned at me when he noticed I was deadly glaring at him. If he wasn't my nephew, he might not have his head because of his tone.He bowed his head and said goodbye before rushing out o
"Get off me! I don't do anything wrong to Ashra!" Alpha James shrieked with anger when the guards pushed him inside the cell. His eyes were glowing, confused about why he suddenly got arrested. Clenching his jaw, he gave Gunner a nasty look before he looked at me. "Ashianna, you know I don't do anything wrong here! I'm innocent!""Alpha James, you have the right to remain silent as long as the investigation is in process. We've done our best to give you a fair investigation. You don't need to worry because I'm the one who's searching for the lead." Miguel declared. He started writing in his notebook before he gazed at Gunner."Alpha Ashianna, I know you and Alpha Gunner are supposed to get married, but he's not allowed to stay here. You're the only one we need here to witness whatever Alpha James will answer to our interrogations." Miguel added. His tone seemed severe, causing Gunner to clench his teeth before he nodded his head."Alright, I will wait for you outside." Gunner hugged me
"Did you enjoy being with Gunner?" King Edward asked, wrapping his hand around me for a hug. I couldn't help but laugh when I noticed that his tone had changed. He looked like he was attempting to stop himself, like a jealous husband to Gunner."Your Majesty, I did everything you asked me to do tonight, but you're still mad at me." I teased while I was playing with his nipple. He grunted, pulling my hand away from his nipple, but I was stubborn."It's better if you stop playing with my nipple, because my dick will get hard again." King Edward posed a threat to me. He leaned closer to me, sniffed my scent, and kissed my neck. I noticed that he liked to smell my fragrance whenever he was with me."I don't mind if your cock gets hard. I'm still with you." I murmured in a luring tone. My eyes were filled with lust and desire for him. He swallowed hard without avoiding my gaze before he uttered profanities."Is this your way to control me, Ashianna?""What did you mean, Your Majesty? I don'
“Wait.” I paused before I glanced at him skeptically. Gunner was taken aback when he slipped the information to me. “How did you know she has a daughter? I thought you stopped investigating King Edward after what he had done to me.” “Sarah was pregnant when you left, right? I heard she has a daughter coming from Harvey's lips. He's the one who brought the news to me.” Gunner replied. The intense emotions in his eyes faded in seconds before he took a deep breath and gently caressed my palm. Harvey? I couldn't understand why Harvey would bring the news to him. Harvey didn't tell me about his interaction with Gunner, but I was sure I trusted him a lot. “I don't know why you always interact with Harvey. I thought you both weren't close enough.” I whispered, confused, When was the last time they had seen each other? Gunner burst into laughter before he shook his head. “You're right. I don't understand why he informed me about Sarah. I told him to tell Sarah that I congratulated her for
“Alpha Ashianna,” Leo called me. His eyes filled with severity when he bowed his head to me. I didn't leave my gaze on him, especially when he ushered me inside. “Gunner is patiently waiting for you.” “Leo…” I muttered. He stopped walking, took a deep breath, and gave me a look. “I know you don't want your brother to get hurt, right? I'm aware of how you love him.” “Why are you telling me this, Alpha Ashianna?” Leo asked. “If Gunner is breathing with the same oxygen as mine, do you think I will have some peace?” I inquired again. I took two steps before I stopped in front of him. I didn't want to pressure him. I understood why he didn't want to do what I asked him. Still, they were connected by the same flesh and blood, but I didn't think Leo was a saint. He loved Gunner so much as his brother that he forgot himself, but Ashton and Felicia already knew his weakness. Gunner didn't want Leo to leave him. He also subjected Leo to harsh treatment. “I don't understand, Alpha Ashianna.
Stunned by what she had said, I couldn't believe that Wayne's family was dead. I didn't know if they were part of his evil plans against me, but the thought that they were innocent made me want to fall to the floor. Felicia took a deep breath before she said, “The warriors don't have the chance but to kill them. I know it's really upsetting, but if you will always let your guilt consume you, possibly you might create the next monster who will hurt your children.” My eyes flickered because she was right. It was part of the rules that I needed to wipe out every family member, even though they were babies, to prevent myself from having an enemy. My heart ached when I realized what happened to King Edward and Gunner. Possibly, he used his heart not to kill Gunner, even though he needed to kill him. Gunner ended up having resentment toward him. He could not stop himself from planning against King Edward, causing him to enter his pack. I swallowed hard as I was trying to remove the pain
“Alpha Ashianna, I hope the plans will work. Adeline has started rescuing your father on her mother's land. She's with warriors, so I think she will successfully do her work properly. She feels obligated to do it because you have done good for her.” Felicia said. My eyes flickered when I remembered how Adeline planned everything so well. She asked me if it was alright for me if she would kill her mother and her siblings as well. I didn't know how she got the courage to fight against them, but what I observed was that the moment I gave her the land, she finally had the boldness to fight back against them. I didn't know if her mother was the owner of the land, or maybe she finally got rid of the traitors in her group. “I want to make sure she's fine. Adeline might act like a tough woman, but she's fragile. I know she's trying to do everything just to help me.” I murmured as I felt bad for Adeline. I didn't have plans to use her because I didn't want to do it. The sins of her mother
“Alpha James, is he telling the truth?” I asked him before I heard him utter profanity. His breathing became heavy before he gave me a nasty gaze. His reaction gave me satisfaction as he acted like he didn't want to admit Gunner was telling the truth. He seemed to have such resentment for Gunner that he wanted to attack him whenever he had a chance. Alpha James' annoyed expression gave me happiness in my heart since I realized I had successfully made them fight with each other. “Alpha Ashianna, it's better if you will hear me out. It's not what you think it is.” Alpha James sounded like he was trying to do everything, as long as I was willing to listen to him. “You better start explaining, because I don't think I can give you another chance after this. I choose you over Alpha Gunner because of the matebond.” I angrily snarled. I was slapping him with the fact that they were rivals just to have the Alpha King's position, so they wouldn't ever team up against me. What I wanted Al