“Mom, finally you’re back! We have some surprises for you!” Atticus screamed which made Kairo’s face turned scowl at how noisy his twin brother was. I laughed hard as I shook my head to stop Kairo from what he was planning. I didn’t want him to scold his brother again. “Mom, I beat Kairo from our training. I think I have the strength to win over him,” he added. “Hey! I acted weak because I didn’t want you to cry because of me! I’m only a nice older brother to you! Stop being ungrateful, Atticus!” Kairo exclaimed like he was defending himself from what Atticus said. “Yeah, you have a lot of reasons! I don’t want to hear your useless reasons because I know I won over you. Kairo, I know I stepped on your pride, It’s only me I can kick your ass!” Atticus laughed hard, making me look at Kairo who seemed upset. I hardly sighed because I knew Kairo didn’t like to be made fun of. He always gives importance to his cool and possibly, he might have done something bad to Atticus so he would
“Alpha, I found out Alpha Gunner has been meeting with the other councils.” It was Ashton; he went closer to me when he checked our surroundings to ensure no one was listening to our conversation. I glanced at him fast because his report surprised me.He brought Kairo and Atticus to their small school for their age and went straight here because this was the time he had his break. Ashton's efforts to help me make me feel overwhelmed. I didn’t know his reason for helping me, but I was sure he wouldn’t ever ask for something in return.“He has a meeting with them without informing me? I don’t see any reason for him to do this, Ashton.” I said, watching how the water flowed down from the lake. My eyes shut tightly as I attempted to calm myself, preventing me from thinking badly that he might be planning something against me.“He has a reason. It’s better if you work with King Edward. I know you need his help, and he will provide security to check Atticus and Kairo. The truth is, your twi
“Shit! What makes you think we have sex? Of course! I don’t have the time to have sex with a woman!” He shrieked, sounded defensive, as if he were disgusted to think he had sex with me. I laughed so hard because I was only making fun of him. Ashton’s face turned sour, like he couldn’t believe he was patiently talking to me. Well, I guessed he might be cringing right now. “Hey! Of course I know. Haha, I don’t like it when you want me to act as if I’m a fortune teller. All right, I notice you and my sons have the same face. That’s the reason why I was stunned when I first saw you. Did you remember you’re the one who’s checking the border that night? I thought King Edward found me at that moment.” I pursed my lips as I uttered those words. He nodded his head as if he understood what I meant to him. He licked his lips before he gazed at our surroundings. “It’s you who saved me that night. I’m thankful you helped me when I passed out.” I added. The smile on his face faded. He swallowed
“Alpha, your question makes me more embarrassed because I’m not a woman. I don’t think I can give you an opinion from a woman’s perspective. It’s possible Alpha Gunner is a fine man for me, but turn not based on your opinion.” Wayne exclaimed, hiding his anxiousness because he wasn’t prepared for what I had asked him. I nodded my head because I understood his point, but I thought he was telling me those words because he didn’t want me to think he liked Alpha Gunner for me. He already stated that he thought of him as a good man. Nothing more and nothing less, but he didn’t want those words to come out of his lips intentionally. I didn’t know he had this kind of ability to speak, which made Ashton warn me about him. “Yeah, you’re right. Do you think he’s a good man? I’m a mother of two children, and I don’t think he will accept me, especially when I have extra baggage. I believe if he wants me, then he will get my children, too.” I muttered as if I were having a good time talking to h
What Alice had told me had a strange impact on my sister. I had feelings for King Edward when I was away with him but sometimes, I did think I had a painful feeling whenever I was thinking about him because I was pregnant. Aside from that, I already moved on which I was certain about.‘You're fucking with me, Alice. What makes you think I have the slightest feelings for him? I'm only sad whenever I'm thinking about Kairo and Atticus. I don't want them to feel I'm not putting some effort to have a peaceful relationship with their father.’ I responded, and I felt I sounded defensive because Alice laughed at me, mocking me as if she heard some jokes.‘All right, if you want to think that way, then so be it. Ashianna, there's nothing if you become honest with yourself. It's only free.’ ‘Yeah, right, but why you're pushing me to think I have feelings for him? In fact, you're unfaithful. I recall you're flirty when it comes to Harvey and Marcus, too. It's weird when you acted differently t
“Alpha, you ask for my presence. I heard you want to talk to me.” Ashton greeted me as I was watching the water from the falls flow down from the lake. He sounded confused but he waited for me to tell him what was the purpose of our sudden meeting.The fact I was hesitant to do what my father had told me made me want to ask Ashton about my plan. I thought about his safety first and if he was to take a risk. I didn't know if already forgave King Edward for what he had done to his family.If he agreed to what I wanted, then I would continue what I promised to Kairo and Atticus. However, if he didn't want to do the rest, then I respected his decision. I didn't want to force him because his safety was the most essential of this game.Perhaps, I would seek an excuse from my parents once Kairo and Atticus keep asking me about their father. My mother was heartbroken to see their grandchildren being sad but they could help me to explain that I might take a long time to introduce them to him.
“What do you mean, Wayne? I don't see any reason for me not to trust him. I watched him how to take care of my children, and he's been attached to them.” I answered as my eyes became like daggers throwing at him.He swallowed hard like he didn't expect me to ask him why he thought that way. It seemed he felt so full of himself after he successfully pushed Alpha Gunner for me.I still hoped Wayne would change so that he might see I was giving him a chance to turn back on me and give me his trust. I wouldn't punish him because I didn't see him talking with Gunner whenever he wasn't with me. I wasn't confrontation but I would remain skeptical.“Alpha, the councils might plotted a nanny in this pack. I don't think it's a great choice to ask a nanny to take care of them. Aside from that, Kairo and Atticus are the future rules of our pack, I'm only concerned about their safety.” Wayne uttered but still, he lacked common sense. “Wayne, if you think he's a bad guy then you better prove it.
My father didn't move on and continued bringing up Miguel. He was against the idea especially Miguel was known as his rival to his mother's heart. However, Miguel was good at them but still, he was a worried and insecure man.“You're my daughter. I can't believe you dare to decide something without informing me. Did you even know how I became stupid?” he snarled after I explained to him why I asked Miguel to act as my lover. I heard my mother laugh, which led her to receive a deadly gaze from my father. He gnashed his teeth as he growled before he shook his head. He hardly sighed and it seemed he wanted to tell me something he knew.“Dad, what is it? It's better if you will tell whatever you need to.” I uttered softly. My mother shook her head before she walked closer to my father, and massaged his shoulder.“Honey, there's a reason why we broke up. It's not because he's a jerk but because of his family. I know Miguel already found his mate, but he's scared to take a risk for their s
"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