Joanne was bubbly but severe, and she was avoided by the other concubines when she got the chance to sit with us. She seemed upset, but she managed to smile at me to avoid some misunderstanding while they were waiting for the contest to start.Lady Maureen didn't bother to hide how she disliked Joanne for being barbaric, while Sarah was still stoic. Joanne's face flushed in humiliation; she cleared her throat before she laughed nervously.“Did they think I'm an animal? I can't understand why they are looking at me like I don't have the reasons to stay on the bench.” She whispered in my ear, and I couldn't stop myself from feeling bad for her. I hoped I had an answer for her because I knew how it felt to be embarrassed, even though she didn't do anything wrong against them.“You are beautiful. The truth is, I like your tattoos. Where did you get it?” I asked, hoping she wouldn't be attentive to the other concubines. I was sure they were trying to provoke her so she wouldn't be part of
The crowds were in panic and they continued screaming while I pulled Joanne closer to me, gently tapping her cheeks to wake her up. My heart was in pain and thumped rapidly because of how Joanne became unconscious for trying to save me. I didn't know why she needed to do it but making me question what she had done to me made me want to slap myself. I felt I was ungrateful enough and I didn't know how to thank her for saving my life.Sarah rushed towards me, her eyes were like daggers and the other guards were attempting to arrest the one who threw an arrow at me. Her chest moved aggressively while Lady Maureen seemed bothered by what happened in the contest. She roamed her eyes around, hoping to see someone who would help us.‘Alice, can we help her?’ I asked, trying to get Alice to respond because of an emergency.‘Don’t you dare try to carry her, We are trying to hide about me yet you want to act like a savior!’ I couldn’t believe what Alice had told me. My eyes turned bloodshot be
“Surprise.” Joanne laughed like a crazy bitch which made me blankly stare at her, and didn't bother to expose my reaction because I already knew since Sarah, Lady Maureen, and Alice had told me about it ahead of time.“Ashianna, please don't get mad at me because we are both ambitious. I know you want to be the Lycan Queen and I want to experience it the same as you. The contest has already stopped because of what happened yesterday and King Edward already offered me as one of his concubines. I will be stupid if I ever accept such a great offer. I hope you will understand my side.” she added but I didn't see she regretted using me for her benefit. She pursed her lips before she caressed my hair like I was her pet.“Joanne, I almost believe in you but we have some differences. I don't even want to be here while you want to be a concubine and use me for your gain. If your mate rejected you then it's your fault and you fucking deserve it. I hope he will find his second mate, and be happy
King Edward glared at me as he panted rapidly like he was trying to stop his madness over me. The shattered part of the vase was scattered on the floor and I screamed in horror when he stepped forward on me, making him step on the broken parts of the vase. King Edward didn't wince and he didn't break our eye contact.“Why are you being like this, Ashianna? I have told you several times I don't want you to be with him alone. Did you have feelings for him? Answer me, damn it!” King Edward screamed, his veins almost popped out from his neck and I felt scared more when he quickly dragged me.I was like a paper when he lifted me quickly, preventing me from stepping on the broken parts of the vase. I wanted to shout for help but he cupped my face, making me look at his eyes directly.“Am I not enough for you? I already told you I'm a jealous type of man, and I don't want to share my property with some piece of shit like him. I did everything to make you see me but why are you acting like yo
“Are you accusing me of stealing? I don't even dare to steal anything from you!” Joanne's eyes turned bloodshot after she heard Sarah's accusation. She quivered and gasped to breathe some air before she stepped forward like she was threatening Sarah, she would attack her. “Accuse? I don't do accusing, Joanna. We already know what's the purpose of your stay here. I talked with your father, and he seems reluctant to share your plans at first. So of course, I give him some meals for months, he said you went here to steal some meals for your pack.” Sarah smirked especially when Joanne couldn't believe her father had betrayed her like what she did to me. Sarah's hands were clasped before she looked around to every concubine.“We know that someone like you isn't welcome here. We are all the daughters of the powerful packs, so it's a possibility you might kidnap us to get something in return. Deny my allegations if you want but I have proof.” Sarah added.Joanne's eyes glistened with tears,
“What did you fucking say?” I screamed with fury after I heard what she was telling me. A smirk plastered on her lips as if she was trying to poke fun at me which made Alice control me, step closer to her, and pull her hair.Joanne was shocked by what I had done to her, she wept like she was the different person I had talked with. My hands were shaking in anger all I saw was only pitch black. I tightly grasped her hair, making her wince in pain because she was taken aback by what my actions were.“Fucking bitch, repeat what you have said, or else, I will make you regret what you—” She didn’t let me finish what I was about to say when she laughed hard before she licked her lips again.“You’re fucking with your mother’s murderer. King Edward is the beast who killed your mother. Your family has been resenting you so despite knowing about what King Edward had done, they trapped you here to make your life miserable!” Joanne said with a joy in her tone.It seemed my world stopped revolving
When I opened my eyes, I was greeted by the white ceiling. The scent of the alcohol made me realize where I was. King Edward seemed to have brought me to the pack hospital because I fainted because of the so much emotion in my chest. My tears continued flowing down my cheeks, I bit my lip to suppress the sob that was about to come out so they wouldn’t notice I was already awake.King Edward kept denying the fact he was the one who killed my mother. However, he wasn’t sure either. Perhaps he was the one who did it because the investigation was stopped all of a sudden. “Ashianna, you’re awake. The pack doctor gave me permission to bring you back in the pack. King Edward wants to ensure you’re safe so he will never be worried.” Gunner whispered and filled with concern. I turned my attention to him, he was stunned for a moment like she didn’t expect me to look at him.“Gunner, I know how faithful you can be to the Lycan King. I want you to be honest with me. Is it true it’s King Edward w
The news suddenly spread out and seeing how Sarah blushed because of what King Edward might be planning broke my heart. I might be the favored one but I wasn't the one he would marry, and be his Queen. I couldn't understand why most of the concubines were staring at me with sympathy. I hated how they looked at me as if I was miserable for not being chosen as the Lycan Queen. I thought Sarah would diss me but she didn't do it because of how happy she was about the announcement. Lady Maureen seemed bitter, and she continued glaring at Sarah with jealousy. Sarah cleared her throat before she gave me the dress she wanted me to wear. She was smiling innocently at me and I hoped I could wipe her smirk at me.“Ashianna, I know we aren't fine since we are enemies in this pack. But since you helped me the moment you found out I'm about to pass out because of starvation, I will share some secrets with you.” Sarah sounded sweet, and I was stunned when she touched her belly, making me baffled.
"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