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
They were all speechless so I laughed hard to make them see I wasn't affected by their brutal words for me. The truth was I realized I was only ruining my peace of mind if I would let them affect my mind. “You will regret what you've done to us, Ashianna. I don't bother to fight with you because, after all, it's you who stupidly saved me.” Sarah commented, and I nodded my head because she was right. I let Alice get mad at me because of doing the right thing, and that was to help her because she needed it.“You don't need to act grateful because we both know you aren't. It's better if you start doing whatever you can because I will never think twice about winning this contest. Sarah, I don't regret helping you that night but you're living proof you don't deserve my kindness.” I muttered between my breath, my eyes turned pierced and filled with resentment towards her. She was stunned by what I had said before she glared at me like she didn't like what she had heard.“You're dumb to h
Her eyes widened in disbelief, glared at me when she finally processed what I said to her. Sarah stepped closer to us, trying to eavesdrop on what we were trying to talk about. Lady Maureen gasped before her breathing turned heavy like she relaxed herself from attacking me.“You're such a bitch, Ashianna. Did you think I'm stupid not to know what you're planning? You are only stupid, and you let yourself be exposed.” Lady Maureen uttered with resentment. My eyes flickered, gave her a petty look before my lips pursed like I was confused because of what she had been pointing at me.“What are you talking about, Lady Maureen? I can't understand why you keep accusing me of the things I have never done.” I whispered those words, making her trigger like she couldn't hide her anger towards me anymore.“Y-You...” she almost choked, spat out blood before I stepped back away from her, and grinned at her. “Lady Maureen, you know how the court's process, the suspect needs to be proven guilty but
Hearing what King Edward had said made me want to cry because even though we didn't have any emotion or romantic bond he kept making me feel I was important to him. However, I was the one who thought I didn't deserve to be treated that way especially when he kept spoiling me, and didn't bother to correct me whenever I was fighting with his other women. I couldn't understand why King Edward had been doing this but I didn't dare to ask because I didn't want to feel disappointed with whatever his answer was.“King Edward, I don't think I deserve to get the throne because I'm such an unfortunate child. I don't even know everything because I don't study. I'm illiterate.” I spoke in a hoarse tone but he only laughed at me like I was only lying at him. “I'm scared because you claimed you're illiterate but you can make everything possible then what will happen if you're literate? Ashianna, you need to always prevent belittling yourself. You must believe in yourself because the first supporte
Ashra was taken aback by how I reacted to her. She seemed to dislike the idea I had the boldness to fight with her unlike how scared I was whenever she was about to hit me. I was ashamed to admit but I had a bully sister who would ensure I would be living in hell even though I didn't do anything wrong to her. Despite the attempt to be close to her, Ashra didn't give me the chance to prove I deserved to be her sister even though I didn't need to prove anything to her. “You can't hide the fear you've been having in your body, Ashianna. I know you well. Did you forget how I make your life miserable? It's you who killed my mother.” she said with disgust. My eyes flickered at the thought she had been blaming me until now. I felt the pang in my chest but I removed that feeling because I wasn't the reason why our mother got killed. My mother wanted me to escape the punishment of what Ashra had been doing to me, which led us to go to the festival. She was the reason, and she was trying to t
“What's happening here? Gunner, how dare you talk to my wife like that? You don't have the right to humiliate her because she only wants to join the contest. Every family needs to have a woman who will represent them. My wife is representing the Shears family.” It was Alpha James who broke the silence after Gunner spoke some hurtful words against Ashra. Gunner clenched his teeth, he might be slowly losing his patience for kept explaining he had the authority to react that way. Sarah stepped closer, her eyes were bloodshot when she slapped Ashra on her face. I was stunned, by what Ashra looked like. Alpha James didn't bother to shield Ashra, protect her as the loving man she had.“The contest might be starting right now if you don't pay the woman with your cheap ring. You're here to fight with us and not to torment your sister. She's a concubine here and even though I don't like Ashianna, I don't tolerate your actions toward her and Gunner. Do you want me to ask my father to remove y
"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