My eyes flickered because of what he had said. King Edward wasn’t kidding, and I was sure he meant his threat against me. What I couldn’t understand to myself was why I was shocked to hear him say those words, especially since I had predicted he would be at war just to have them.He was desperate to have a child. Now that he knew he had a twin who would be his successor, he wouldn’t let me have them since I decided to hide them from him. I was one of his mistresses, and I knew the rules: once I got pregnant, he would get the baby, whatever happened.As I swallowed because of fear and anxiety, I felt how my chest tightened because of the glint of panic in my body. It was like I didn’t know what I was going to do next. We were talking to my children, whom I had taken care of for almost a year, and for me, I was the only one who had the right to have them.“Are you threatening me, King Edward?” I asked, and he sounded so mad at him. My voice cracked despite my attempt to stop myself from
King Edward left the pack without Atticus and Kairo's awareness. I didn't know how I would feel, especially when he gave me what I wanted, despite that he liked to be with my twins. I wanted to follow him, so he would have the twins for a while, but he was firm in his decision—and that was to give me the chance to think about our situation.I didn't know if he was like this since the moment I entered his pack. However, he made me think that I was the one who didn't want to be with him. I was damn scared to admit to him what I felt. He changed a lot; that was what I had noticed, which caught me off guard.I was flabbergasted that I felt I swallowed my tongue because of how he expressed his emotions to me. Maybe it was because he didn't know how to make me feel his feelings because he didn't know how to love someone, especially since he had never experienced it. If I could turn back the time, I would never regret escaping his pack because I met my biological family, but I would let him
"Atticus, stop crying; we will be back in his pack whatever happens. I know Mom will do what she says." I heard Kairo trying to calm his twin while we waited for the carriage to arrive. As I watched them being together, my forehead formed a crease when I saw how Atticus giggled despite the tears streaming to his cheek. I didn't know if he was really sad or not, but when he caught me looking at him, he sobbed so hard that he couldn't breathe anymore.Kairo, who was his protective brother, tapped his back with gentleness even more before he hushed him. He was so serious to the point that he looked back at me and scowled like I was trying to scare his brother."What are you doing, Mom? Did you see how upset Atticus is? You're scaring him." Kairo seemed upset before he turned Atticus around so he wouldn't ever see me. I shook my head because I was only curious about what they were doing.I took a deep breath as I saw the carriage arrive at the entrance of the pack house. I saw the guard o
As I opened my eyes, the white ceiling was the first one I had seen before I smelled the scent of the hospital. My forehead creased when I saw my mother lying on the couch, and she seemed stressed while her eyes were closed. I bit my lip to hide myself to make some noises and looked at her like I was trying to think about what happened. I was confused, as I couldn't remember how I ended up in the hospital because, as I remembered, I was in King Edward's room."Alpha Ashianna, we're happy to see you're awake." It was the pack doctor who snapped me by my thoughts. He gazed at my mother, who slowly opened her eyes and rushed towards me with fear in her eyes."What is happening to you? Did you even give yourself a rest?" She nagbed me. I bit my lip to suppress my laughter because she was crying."Mom, you don't need to worry about me because I'm fine! Where is Dad?" I asked."He's the one who started the investigation because the news came out in King Edward's pack, and Ashton is coming h
"Alpha Ashianna!" It was Ashton who rushed towards me when he saw me inside King Edward's room. The worry in his face washed out for a second before he looked at his Uncle. He took a deep breathe before he took a seat. "I can't believe someone tries to kill my Uncle!""Ashton, what happened? I don't see any reason for King Edward to come in my pack. We don't have the agreement you will let them especially he's with the twins." I snapped. I darkly darted on him so he gazed at me as if he were waiting for me to calm down. I pursed my lips as I couldn't control my emotions because of my pregnancy."I don't know if he will bring them in your pack. If I know, I will prevent it. Uncle asks me to spy on Alpha James territory since he finds out he's been trying his luck to let the communities clash. Since I know the twins will be safe in his hands, I let them stay with him so he can act as their father." Ashton explained, but I noticed how he regretted obeying what King Edward stated. He chec
“Alpha Ashianna, why did you say those things? We both know that you and my uncle aren't on good terms.” It was Ashton. He rushed towards me after King Edward had fallen asleep, but he ensured I was always beside him, hugging me tightly like he was scared that he might lose me.My expression turned stoic as I looked at him, and I noticed how he seemed serious about knowing what was on my mind. I took a deep breath because I had to marry King Edward since I got pregnant, and I didn't want the councils to know about it.“I'm pregnant,” I answered. I watched how his serious face turned with confusion, like he couldn't understand how I was possibly pregnant.“Alright. Are you telling me that my uncle is the father?”“He's my mate, and he's the only one I have sex with.” I explained. His eyes widened, like he was shocked to hear those words coming from my mouth. He pursed his lips as he looked away at me before he touched his chest.“Alpha Ashianna, I thought you hated my uncle, but you're
We were both shocked when they saw Atticus and Kairo standing near us. My tears stopped forming in my eyes, and I saw how King Edward gazed at me and back at the two children standing before us. He stood up and stopped in front of them before he seemed more confused.“Who are they?” he asked in a harsh tone again. His jaw clenched before he massaged his temple. “My head is painful. What is happening to me?”“Atticus, Kairo, who helps you come here? Didn't I tell you not to come first?” I asked before I saw how Atticus pointed at Kairo again. I couldn't believe that Kairo was being stubborn as always. My jaw clenched because of the anger that rose in my chest, as I couldn't understand why my children would act like this to me.“Mom, Kairo knows how to go here. I'm the one who insists on coming here, but he doesn't want me to come alone since he's worried about my safety. I want to see Dad because I miss him, and I want to make sure he's fine.” It was Atticus who explained again, which
As we shared our kisses, King Edward's hands slowly caressed my back, teasing me, which made me shiver as I felt how every hair in my skin rose as the electricity rushed through my body. It was our mate, and I knew he was shocked to feel those sparks as he stopped responding to my kiss."What is it? I feel the electricity. He murmured, confused about the mate bond because he didn't know about it. I forgot he was a Lycan, so possibly he didn't believe that crap, so I laughed at him before I saw how he frowned at me."It's the matebond. I don't want to explain everything to you for now. But we are mates." I decided to become honest with him about what he was doing to me. His eyes widened, shocked to know that we were mates, before he checked my neck, and I noticed how he growled at me."How is it possible for me to mark you yet? We are mates, yet you don't have my mark." He was upset and sad, like he truly knew he would mark me fast once he knew I was his mate. I felt terrible for makin
"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