As the last slammed, Harvey pushed me to fully enter the other wall before he closed it. His eyes were chilled before he dragged me away, so I followed him to where he would go. Harvey tightly held my hand like he was afraid to lose me. “Faster, Ashianna!” Harvey pulled me and his pace turned so fast that I almost slipped. My eyes glowed in red when Alice felt the panic in my body, she was attempting to control my body.‘Alice!’ I called her, attempting to communicate with her because I needed her help. As my eyes gleamed my every sense became sensitive, before Alice finally had control which made me finally run at the same time with Harvey.‘Ashianna, don't come out. They are too dangerous!’ said Alice.Fear enveloped my heart, I almost had difficulty breathing because of the terror in my chest. I heard the sounds of their footsteps, following us to where we were going.‘Alice, what do we need to do? They are here to kill us!’ ‘Stop worrying. I know what I'm doing!’ Alice snarled,
A silence between us. I pushed Harvey to move away from my top, he seemed nonchalant, looking at me in my eyes before he stared away. My eyes flickered, suppressing the emotions that were about to be exposed. Attempting to understand my situation, slowly I turned confused because Alice didn't feel anything bad at Harvey. Despite how she became nasty towards him, belittling him as long as she could, she didn't tell me how she felt gross because of the unexpected kiss. She kept acting like how she reacted whenever I was with King Edward.I stepped away and turned my back on him as my cheeks flushed in embarrassment. I didn't know why I acted like there was a malice between us. It was accidental, and it would have been better if King Edward hadn't known about it.King Edward already warned me, he disliked the idea I would be attached to Harvey or to any other men he knew. As the concubine, it was my job to ensure I would be faithful to my King. Shit. Why I was acting like I was having an
The awkwardness between me and Harvey created a strange tension. Marcus kept glancing at us; he seemed questionable, but from the moment his gaze came on mine, I looked away and checked out the scenery from the window. Guilt crept into my heart, giving me a pang in my chest, for I was attempting to treat him.How would I face him after the conclusion in my freaking head? The thought of being with me while he was plotting to kill me gave me a disturbing panic in my head. Anxiety rushed through my veins, making me chill before I cleared my throat, as I felt there was a lump deteriorating and making me swallow hard. My eyes shut tightly. King Edward's hand was on my legs, caressing me in front of the two men.“Is there something wrong, Ashianna? Are you afraid someone might attack us here?” King Edward's tone might be icy, but I appreciated his concern for me. My head shook, I gazed at him, and I bit my lip.“It's nothing, Your Majesty. What I'm thinking today isn't important.” I mumbled
“This room is yours!” Gunner rushed into the next room where King Edward was sleeping. Gasping to breathe some air when my eyes roamed around the room, the interior was different than my old room. I glanced at the next door and went towards it, stunned when I noticed a beautiful scarlet dress hanging in the closet.What confused me was why there were a lot of scarlet red dresses in the closet. Gulping as I strolled closer to the dress, I was about to touch it when Gunner came inside.His face was stoic like he didn't like what was happening to me. His pace became fast, and I thought he would hurt me so my eyes flickered as the reaction of his actions.“These dresses are yours. King Edward doesn't like you wearing some light color. I don't understand why he's breaking his rules just for you.” Gunner seemed upset because of King Edward's decision. I didn't say anything but he took the dress and placed it on my hand.“Don't ruin this dress. It's expensive, you should be grateful King Ed
Abigail screamed in anger when she attempted to pull my hair, but she was unsuccessful as I grabbed her arm and pulled her closer to me before I pushed her away. She shouted as her body was thrown at the next table, crashed the table, and made the meals drop on the floor while her companions were yelling in surprise. My lips were in a thin line, glaring at her so she would notice how mad I turned out to be."Huh, you fucking bitch! What makes you think you have the right to act like someone higher than me? You're only a rogue, a sex slave of the Lycan King!" Abigail uttered with resentment as the sauce of the meal dripped on her head. She became irritated and howled, like she was giving me some warning because of what I had done to her."Yeah, who do you think you are? We know you bewitched King Edward; that's why you've been promoted to your room. We will never believe he likes you the same way he likes us." I heard the other concubine scream and overreacted to how I got to the other
I kept staring out the window, thinking about what I would do next to ensure I would win against those bitches. I watched how some men were preparing the arena for the contest. I didn’t know how long I stood up in front of the window as I heard how the door opened fast, and Gunner came inside the room. As usual, he was in his stoic expression but seemed curious as to why I started staying in the room for so long and didn’t bother to take the initiative to train for the upcoming contest.“Are you sure you will win the contest? Most of King Edward’s women are doing their best to have training, yet you’re here, looking outside the window as if you will enhance your skill by doing it.” Gunner sounded sarcastic, but I didn’t bother to fight him back. What I wanted to get was some peace so I would know what might happen next. I didn’t know what the first step was or how I would ever get information about their strengths and weaknesses.“Ashianna, I’m talking to you.” Gunner coldly said that
Stunned by how King Edward reacted Marcus didn't flinch as King Edward acted mad at him. Marcus only looked at him expressionless before King Edward strolled closer to me, grabbed my hand, and pulled me.He yanked me like he was ready to face war and fight with Marcus which was too odd for me. Marcus' eyes flickered but he didn't bother to act he was offended by King Edward's actions.“I don't see any reason for you to talk with her especially when you're assigned with Lady Maureen. Marcus, I want you to do your work properly, and doing this isn't the best solution for me to change my freaking mind.” King Edward roared once again. He seemed frustrated and annoyed at Marcus, as his hold became tight without his notice. “Your Majesty, I don't do anything wrong if that's what you're trying to tell me. You know I'm always honest with you.” Marcus sounded serious and sad but King Edward dragged me to his office and I didn't have the chance to look at Marcus. He was only watching us going
What I felt for the candlelight dinner was different, I was angry and delighted because King Edward was right. He only saved me from the disgusting marriage I was about to enter, and it seemed he was such a blessing in disguise. I didn't know the story behind his misunderstanding with Alpha James but I was glad they had.What King Edward did for my sake was I benefited the most. It seemed he used me to get revenge against Alpha James and I didn't mind being manipulated so I could have the vengeance I had been waiting for. The thought I was in my destructive set made me eager to fully do my best to make them pay, to make them regret what they had done against me.My eyes flickered as I took the knife, and cut the meat elegantly like what I was taught with. I pursed my lips before I chewed it without breaking my eye contact with King Edward.His eyes became fierce like he didn't expect me would do it to him. He might be thinking I was attempting to seduce him tonight but I wasn't. My th
"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