Asher's POV Everything is going smoothly according to plan so far. Alpha Giovanni men are all surrounding the perimeters.Alpha Giovanni, Connor and Liam are also stationed close to the pack house.Dale, Derek and I are also sitting inside the car parked just outside Alpha Nicholas pack waiting for Jackson to go inside and do what he needs to do.We all have our comms hidden somewhere on our body to avoid suspicion.Adjusting my comms, “Lucian, Lucian, you there?” I call into my comm.“I can hear you Alpha.” He replies back.“Good, how are things going on your end? Hope nothing seems suspicious?” I ask.“No, everything is fine here. Alpha Jackson just went inside now.” He says.“Good, so let's wait for him to settle. We can listen to their conversation and know the best time to move in.”“Alright then.” He replies, then goes mute. I guess he's back to monitoring the security cameras.It's a little suspicious that Alpha Nicholas has very little security protecting his pack.“Don't you
Raven's POV “Axton, what are you doing down here?” Bryon asks, moving slightly towards me to shield me from his view.“Do I need your permission to come down here dearest brother?” Axton sneers .“No, that's not what I meant. I just…”“Who is behind you brother? What are you hiding from me?” Axton asks, interrupting Bryon.I shiver silently, adjusting my face cap, my back is turned towards him so he can't make out my face.“It's nothing, no one of importance.” Bryon says, trying to keep his voice steady.“Is that so?” Axton asks, moving closer. “Let me see then, why are you hiding the person? You're shielding the person.Don't you trust me brother? Is the person your girlfriend? Do you think I'll hurt her?” He asks, mockingly.If there's anything I know about my brother Axton, is that he's very smart and cunning just like our father.Trying to feign innocence now is not him at all. It will be difficult for Bryon to try to convince him to let us out of here.Not when he found us where
Asher's POV “Get down now!” Derek shouts, pulling me over to a corner just behind where we parked our car with Dale by my other side.“Asher, Asher! You need to snap out of it right now or we're all going to die!” He screams into my face.I can hear him but I can't seem to move or act. I'm still thinking of Raven. Raven is here, she's here.“Silver bullets! Fucking silver bullets! That's what he's using.” Dale shouts shielding us from the bullets.We move over to the back of our car using it to shield us. Marcel isn't here to drive and he's with the keys.“He must be somewhere, probably hiding.” Derek tells Dale. “You need to fucking snap out of it right now. What the hell did Lucian say to him?” Dale asks Derek.“Raven's here. I think her father has her”“Shit! How the hell did she end up here? This is bad, we're so screwed.” Dale says.Bullets wheeze past us from where we ducked. Derek pulls me lower. Dale moves closer to us, firing back his own shots at them to keep them away fr
Raven's POV Feels like hours since I've been chained down here, listening to Axton taunts and mockery.A sharp pain rips through me suddenly, causing me to scream out in pain.Axton moves closer to me, observing me with wide eyes.I pat my chest, checking it out for any injury but nothing's there. The pain felt so real like it happened to me—Asher, it's Asher. He's hurt badly, that's why I'm feeling this pain, it's his pain.He usually blocks his emotions and feelings from me. That's means for me to feel his pain now, he's really hurt or unconscious. I need to go to him, I have to see my mate.My wolf's howls out in pain, feeling our mate's pain. I struggle with the binds, calling out of Axton to let me go to him.“Axton please, I beg you, let me go. Asher needs me, please Axton.” I say, begging.Axton whistles slowly, going down on one knee to make eye contact with me.“Oh! Does someone feel her mate being hurt?” He asks, making a tutting sound.“Please Axton, I'll do anything you
Asher's POV I startle awake in pain, my heart pounds in my throat as I remember my nightmare. Raven was in a pool of blood, lying limp and unmoving. She didn't respond as I called out to her.I tried to sit up but I couldn't, eyes adjusting as I took in my surroundings. Where am I? Where is Raven? Why can't I sit up? Pain lances through me as I try to sit up.Groaning, I call out, “Is anyone there? Hello!” I croak, my voice sounding hoarse.“Alpha, you're finally awake.” Arianna walks in holding a tray containing some herbal mixtures.“Arianna what happened? Where am I? And where's Derek and Dale?” I ask all at once.“Calm down Alpha, you're just recovering. I'll explain everything to you. You don't seem to remember what happened now, do you?” She asks, dropping the tray close to the bed.I close my eyes, trying to remember what happened. I slowly remember going to Alpha Nicholas place, Alpha Jackson talking with them and then—The attack, everything went wrong. The silver bullets
Raven's POV It's been two days stuck down here and so far I've not gotten anywhere with the chains binding me.I've tried to break through but the silver burns my skin. I haven't seen or heard from my father or Axton since.The guards are the only ones who come down here to give me water.No food but at least I get to drink water to keep me hydrated.It seems father doesn't want me dead yet, he just wants to make me weaker so he can get through to me. He wants to break me.I keep trying to get through to Asher but I come up blank every time. I know he can't be dead, part of me feels so.It's faint but I think I can feel his heartbeat. I won't let my father have his way, he won't break me.I feel so weak now, I haven't had anything to eat but I draw strength from my wolf, she's helping me.Keeping my sanity intact, her courage and strength keeps me going. I hear the sounds of footsteps and I pretend to be very weak.My father and Axton are back. No doubt to see if I've finally broken
Asher's POV I close my eyes briefly to rest when I suddenly feel a soft prod in my head. Tracing it gently—Raven. I realize it's Raven trying to reach out to me.After a heartfelt conversation and strategizing on how I'm coming to save her. I tell her to keep in touch and stay safe till I get there.Just as I was trying to get out of bed, Derek and Dale walked in. “Was just about to go look for you guys. Come over, let's sit. I've something to tell you.”“We also have news and we got help too.” Derek says.“Help? What are you talking about? And what news is that?” “Why don't you start with what you were about to come looking for us first.” Dale says.“Okay. I spoke with Raven just a few minutes ago.”“What!” Derek exclaimed.“How?” Dale shots in.“She said she was chained to the walls if a cell and the chains were made from silver. That's why she couldn't communicate with me before.”“So why now? What changed?” Dale asks.“She broke free.”“How?”“I don't know, she didn't tell me
Raven's POV Pacing back and forth in the cell, waiting for Asher to get here and rescue me. The guards are changing shifts and now is the best time to leave from here.Though I've broken free from the chains, the cell is still locked, so I can't leave unless I have the key.I need to think of a way to leave here. A thought suddenly occurred to me. I screamed out frantically.“Help! Somebody please help! Please help, he's going to kill me.” I keep screaming, hoping one of the guards will come rushing.I hear the sounds of footsteps, a guard is coming. He opens the cell and rushes in, frantically searching for the intruder.“What happened? Who's there?” He asks.“Help, help me…I'm dying.” I say softly. He moves closer to me to check on me.Once he was within arm's reach, I grabbed him by the collar and sank my teeth into his neck.I'd partially shifted when he came closer. He screamed out in pain, trying to get free from me, but I didn't let go.Biting down hard, until he passes out.
Raven's POV Two years later “Bryon, don't do that, come here. You need to take your bath now.” I chuckled as Matilda chased Bryon round the house.At two, he was a force to reckon with, always full of mischief and trouble.He was really a handful, thanks to his godfathers and godmother who kept spoiling him and teaching him all the mischievous things he does, most especially Dale.Asher walked in with Dale behind him.“Da.” Bryon screamed, running towards him. Asher bent down and scooped him up.“Hey my little Alpha. How are you doing?” He asked and Bryon blew bubbles on his face and giggled.“Your boy is really a handful.” Matilda said to Asher, putting her hands on her waist.“Is that true? Have you been giving Matilda a tough time now, hmm?” He asked Bryon who just pouted back.Bryon turns to Derek. “Der.” He says, pointing at Matilda. He's reporting her to him. Derek just laughed, stroking his hair.“Play, play, play.” He chants, trying to wiggle down from Asher's arms.“Okay, o
Raven's POV “Bryon, you named him Bryon?” Maya asked, her eyes wide open in shock.“Yes, we did. It was actually Asher who brought it up.He said we should name him Bryon and I agreed.”“Wow! That's so thoughtful of him. I mean, Bryon was your little brother who Isla killed and he was the only member of your family that truly loved and cared about you.Asher did a good thing naming your son after him.” Maya said with a smile on her face.“Yeah, I wasn't expecting him to name our son after my brother but he did it for me and I'm so happy.For every time I look into my son's eyes, I'll always remember my little brother.” I said with a sad smile.Maya turned to my sleeping son in the cradle. “Hello little Bryon. You're so cute.” She says, rubbing his chubby cheeks.I smiled at them. “Dale's going to blow a fuse when he learns of the baby's name.” Maya said, happy with the decision made.I burst out laughing. “He will get over it, after all I'm already making him and Derek his godfathers
Asher's POV Another contraction came and Raven dug her fingers into my arm.“Okay, Raven, time to push again.” Arianna declared.Raven pushed. “You're doing a great job, Raven.” Maya said, from the side, encouraging her.Derek and Dale were just outside the room. It was just me, Maya, Matilda, Arianna and king here with Raven.Maya is bent on her other side, wiping away the sweat from entering her eyes and encouraging her.Raven kept pushing. Drained, she sagged against my chest. “I don't think I can do this anymore, I just can't.Nothing's happening, I'm tired.” She complained, breathing heavily.I kissed her temple. “Come on, baby. Don't give up now, you're doing it, darling and I'm so proud of you.” I said, smoothing her hair away from her face.“I know you're tired, but you're doing a great job. I'm here, draw strength from me.” I said, before turning to face Arianna.I scowled at her. “Why is it taking so long? She's in so much pain. What's going on?” Arianna gave me a look of
Raven's POV “Hmm, hmm, you're glowing. I'm guessing you enjoyed your wedding night?” Maya asked, making her way to the sitting room where I laid down reading a book.I blushed at her words, closing the book in my hands.“What are you talking about, Maya?” I asked, feigning ignorance.“Uh-huh, don't be coy with me iw. You know exactly what I'm talking about.Everyone saw you two leave the party early yesterday. What was it for, hmm?” She asked, sitting on the floor with her legs folded under her butt.“I was just tired last night and asked Asher to take me back to the house, that's all.” I said. It was the truth but not entirely the truth.Maya narrowed her eyes on me. I chuckled.“Fine. When we got back to the house, I got something to eat because I didn't realize I was starving at the party.Then, Asher told me he had a surprise for me later on.”“And what was the surprise?” She asked with a smirk playing on her lips.“He prepared a romantic night for us. He gave me a baby girl's tr
Asher's POV After dinner, we sat dn in the sitting room, relaxing and watching a movie.Raven had her legs in my lap as I helped massaged her feet gently.“Hmmm, that feels so good. You are so good at this, Asher.” She said, closing her eyes to enjoy the feeling.“Of course, I'm good at anything I set my eyes and hands to do. That's why I'm the best.” I said with a smug look.“Yeah, yeah, you're the best, we know it. No need to sound so smug about it.” She said, rolling her eyes at me.I gestured to her orange juice by her side, she still hadn't finished it yet.“Finish your juice, at least for now.” I said.“But I'm stuffed already, I don't want to.” She whined.I cocked my brow at her and inclined my head, an expression that screamed you have to.With a huff, she picked up the glass and downed the entire juice like it was a shot of tequila.“There. I'm done. Happy now?” She asked.“I was happy already, but now I'm contented.” I said, kissing her, taking my time to gorge myself on h
Asher’s POVI stopped dead in my tracks taking in the sight of Raven.She stood there in the white sleeved dress, flowing down to her ankle.She stood there looking like a Greek goddess, with those little gold trimmings accentuating the design of the dress.Her white creamy skin tanned to match with her blond hair and gave her skin a healthy glow.She had her hair bunched up in some kind of elegant updo that looked tousled with a few strands falling down the sides.She was breathtakingly beautiful and even my wolf growled in appreciation.She stared at me with that heated look in her eyes that made me want to claim her right here.If not for the audience we have, I would have had her bent over and fucked her thoroughly.I crossed to her with a smile on my face, sliding my arm around her.“You are sensationally beautiful, your beauty shines in the dark and radiates all around us. Sorry, I'm a bit late.” I whispered into her ear.She looked up at me with a smile on her face. “Thank you.
Raven's POV “It’s your big day tomorrow, how do you feel?” Maya asked. We were both sitting in the garden, admiring the view.The house has been buzzing with activities, with different people coming and going in preparation for tomorrow. I've got to face a lot of people tomorrow.I sighed heavily. “I can’t wait for it to come and go. A part of me is dreading tomorrow. I've got to face a lot of people tomorrow.”“Of course you will. You are now the Luna, you will always have to face people, you need to start getting used to that, okay? And I know tomorrow will be fun and epic. With all the preparations I've seen in place, Asher really went all out to make tomorrow a special day for you.It shows how much he loves you.” Maya says, smiling at me.“I know that. I’ll just have to suck it up and deal with it like a big girl.” I said with a smile.“That’s the spirit, you can do this, I believe in you.” she said, admiring the beautiful flowers all around us.“So, have you seen your dress ye
Asher's POV “How's all the preparation going? Hope everything is coming out good? Don't forget if you need my help, don't hesitate to ask me.” Alpha Giovanni said over the phone.“Thanks so much Alpha Giovanni. I'm all good, everything is going well and if I need your help with anything I won't hesitate to ask you, I promise.” I said to him.“That's good then. And Luna? How is she faring? Hope the stress isn't too much for her given her condition?” He asked.“She's fine, she's doing okay. Yes, she's a bit stressed with all the preparations but she's strong, she can handle it.”“That's wonderful. My regards to her.”“I will surely send your regards to her.”“Alright, Alpha. Have a nice day..I just called to check up on you, that's all.”“Thank you so much, Alpha Giovanni, I really appreciate it. My regards to your family too. Bye.” I said, cutting the call.Dale pokes his head inside my office just as I ended the call.I cocked a brow at him in question. “Why are you peeping like a p
Raven's POV Today is the day Maya's coming here. Derek and Dale had gone to pick her up from the airport.I'm so excited and glad that my best friend will be here soon. “I can practically feel your excitement, Raven.” Asher spoke to me through our mind link.“Of course I'm excited, I can't help it, sorry.” “It's okay, baby. I understand, no need to apologize.” He assured me in a soothing tone.“How's my baby boy doing today? I didn't get to talk to him this morning before I left.” He asked and I smiled.“He's doing fine, at least he has made his presence known to me today so many times with the force of his kicks. I wonder where he gets so much strength from. I mean he's just a little kid, and it hurts a lot.” I said, wincing again as he kicked me.“Sorry, baby. It proves that our boy will be very strong and capable just like his mother.”“Me? Nope. I'm not that strong. He takes after you in strength. You're the one who's strong.” “Fine then. It's my fault there. Don't worry I'll