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 The look on my fathers face is priceless. He looks as if he's seeing a ghost right now and who can blame him, everyone thinks Asher's dead.My father is under the delusion that he shot the final bullet that killed him.I take in his expression, terror drenched his features but he recovers quickly, masking his expression.“Well, well, well, look who has risen from the dead.” My father mocks, tilting his head to the side.“So you think you can deceive people that you're dead while you waltz in here and try to take my daughter away?” “Oh please shut it Nicholas.” Asher cuts in, interrupting whatever nonsense he was about to say.“Your daughter?” He asks, laughing. “You don't have a daughter, you monster. No one treats their daughter the way you do.She's nothing to you, she's my mate. My. Mate. Understood?” Asher barks out.My father's expression changes to fury. “You think you've won, right Asher? You think you've the upper hand now?” My father asks, laughing.My brows fur
Asher's POV I charged forward towards Axton, knocking him down with his gun before he had time to shift or rebound. I clawed at his eyes with my claws.“Asher! Raven’s gone”. Dale's voice rings out, stopping my assault on Axton.Axton wailed and screamed in pain from under me. I whip him hard on the head and he passes out.Raven, Raven, I searched around for her but I couldn't see her. Damn! That Bryon, he took her away. He better not hurt her or else I'll make his death a very gruesome one.“We need to get out of here soon, Asher. The place will soon go up in flames.” Derek barks out.I can't leave yet, what if Raven’s still in the building? I can’t leave Raven, I need to find her.Taking control back from my wolf, I shift back. “Derek, Dale, how much longer till the building goes up in flames?” I ask.“According to Lucian, we have just fifteen minutes.” Derek answers.Dale takes down one of the guards then returns back to us. “We need to move now, I sense more guards coming,” he sa
Asher’s POVThe scent of vanilla and roses halt me in my tracks as I reach my pack. Home, I breathe in. Raven’s home, I can feel her presence and smell her scent.Shifting back immediately, I change into my clothes and enter the house. Matilda was on the phone when I entered. She drops the phone immediately when she sees me.“Alpha…” she starts. “Not now Matilda”, I stopped her.“Where’s Raven?” I ask“She’s upstairs in the room. Wouldn’t you like to clean up before going up to meet her?” she asks, gesturing to the blood stains all over my body.“Need to see her.” I say, before going upstairs to the room. Raven’s paving back and forth, her hands on her hips and brows furrowed in worry. I lean on the door frame a bit, watching her, taking her all in. Oh God, how I've missed her.She’s been gone for three days and it felt like three years. I missed her so much. Raven finally notices me, she rushes over to me, hugging me tightly, her legs locked behind my waist.“Oh thank the goddes
Raven’s POVI wake up feeling Asher’s length poking my butt as he snores softly into my neck. I huff out a laugh, turning around to face him.He’s bare underneath the duvet. I use the tip of my fingers to trace the outline of his face, he murmurs something before snuggling in closer.He’s so adorable when he sleeps, I'm so happy to be back home and back in his arms. Last night was intense.Asher made sure I was okay, he took very good care of me. Now, it’s my turn to return the care. I trace his morning wood, all hard and swollen.I want to see it well and feel its weight. I’ve tried to put my mouth on Asher like he does so well to me, but he wouldn’t let me, he always stops me.Today, I'm not going to stop. I palm his length, stroking gently and softly. Asher moans out, his eyes fluttering open.“What’re you doing Raven? Sneaking up on me, huh?”“What do you think I’m doing?” I ask, stroking harder once more. He hissed out a breath.“Fuck Raven! This is a good way to wake up.” he gru
Asher’s POVAfter the run we settled in the sitting room, relaxing and watching a movie. Matilda comes in a while later holding a plate of fruits.“Good to see you two all relaxed and having fun.” she says, handing the plate of fruits to Raven.“Thank you Matilda.” Raven says, giving her a small smile and taking the plate from her.“Thanks Matilda”. I tilt my head a little to the side.“Oh dear! No need for all that. I’m just happy everything’s settled now and our Luna is back home safe and sound. Thank the goddess.” she says, smiling.“Matilda,” Raven calls out to her, stopping her as she was about to take her leave back to the kitchen.“Yes Luna, do you need anything?” she asks.“No, nothing. I don’t need anything. I… I just want to apologise. I lied to you, I shouldn't have done that. Please forgive me.I’m sorry.” Raven apologises to her, her brows pulled together in a small frown. Matilda comes forward, taking her hands and pulling her to her feet.She gives her a hug. “No need t
Asher's POV Raven has not talked to me or said any word to me since our discussion yesterday. She even turned her back to me on the bed and didn't let me touch her throughout the night.She's been giving me silent treatment. I know she's mad at me, but treating me like I don't exist at all grates on my nerves.My wolf hates that she's ignoring us, he wants me to force her to talk to us but I know if I do that she'll just hate me.I need her to understand the reason I'm doing all this is for her.I went down to see her brother Bryon and her mother.They were locked up in different cells, so I could talk to each one of them privately.Her mother had cursed at me, spat in my face when I asked her what she knew about her dead husband's doings.She swore at me, saying she would kill me and her son Axton would come save her.She's still under the impression that her son Axton is alive and will come save her.I left her screaming and cursing in her cell. Then I went to see Bryon.He was mo
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