Asher's POV Edward was in the same position as Alpha Jackson when we walked in. Spread wide like an eagle. He had bruises on his face and some on his hands.He must have struggled with the guards and they had to subdue him, giving him those bruises.He looked up at us, as we approached. I took a seat on the chair close to him, Derek and Dale both leaning on the wall.“I guess you've come to torture me some more, right?” He sneered at me.I tilt my head to the side, assessing him. He's trying to put on a tough front but failing miserably at it.I can feel the tension rolling off him, the way he shivers at my gaze and the slight trembling of his legs.“You know, looking at you now, you don't seem all that tough to me. I would say I'm highly disappointed.I had very high expectations of you.” I say with a devilish smile.A frown forms on his face in confusion. “What are you talking about? What do you mean by having high expectations of me?” He stuttered.“You really don't recognize any
Raven's POV Five days now, five days since I last called Asher. Five days that I have had to deal with sickness, mood swings and horniness.It's draining and frustrating. “Raven dear, you up?” Maya calls from the doorway, peeping with only her head inside.I sat up in bed, “Yes, good morning Maya.” I say, yawning.“Morning sleepy bear. Hope you had a nice rest?” she asked.“It was okay, nothing…” My phone rings, cutting me short. Maya frowns and walks in, closing the door behind her.“Who is it?” She mouths to me as she approaches and I just shrug.Stretching to the bedside, I pick up the phone. It's a number I don't recognize. My heart skips a beat, what if it's Asher calling, but he wouldn't use an unknown number.Unless, he doesn't want me to recognize his number and not pick the call or what if it's someone else trying to tell me something urgent.Oh goddess! Please, I don't want to hear any bad news. I say a silent prayer to the goddess.“Pick it up. Aren't you going to?” Maya
Asher's POV Lucian strolls into the sitting room, holding a piece of paper with him. “What do you have there in your hand?” Dale asked him as soon as he saw him coming.“Greetings Alpha,” He says, bowing slightly.“Lucian,” I replied. “Do you have something for me?” I asked.“Yes Alpha, I traced the number Luna used to call you and it directed me to this address.” He says, giving me the paper in his hand.“The call was made from this address.” He says. I stare at the address, trying to see if it's familiar, but I can't place it.“This address is in the city.” “Yes it is , Alpha.” He replied.“Did you get the owner of the house or building?” I asked.“The building is owned by a private firm, Hector buildings. According to my research, it's kinda like an estate.Filled with bungalows and some duplexes. This house is one of them and it's owned by someone called Maya Ford.”“Maya Ford?” I muttered, my eyes narrowed. That name rings a bell. I've heard that name before.Realization hits
Asher's POV Liam and Connor stroll into the control room with a grim expression on their faces.Lucian still has his head buried in his computer so he doesn't notice when they walk in.Derek has a glass of whiskey in his hands, leaning up against the window frame.“What's wrong?” I asked as they approached.“Greetings Alpha.” They echoed together bowing slightly. I nod my head in acknowledgement.“We've got some news. You won't like it, but we have found the culprit responsible for Bryon and Althea Blackwood's death.” Liam says, clenching his knuckles.Lucian's head whips when he hears what Liam said. “Really?” He asked, bewildered.“Yes.” Connor answers. He also had a grim and stoic expression on his face.I look over at Derek to find him already staring in my direction. “Who is it? I ask in a low tone. Liam takes a deep breath.“It was Isla, your ex-girlfriend.” He forces out. The room falls silent. My brows narrow in confusion.Isla,why would it be Isla? Still confused by everyth
Raven's POV “It looks like we have a very active kid here. The heartbeat is strong and nothing seems amiss, everything is just right.” The doctor assures me, handing me a towel to clean up the gel on my stomach.“Thank you so much.” I said.“We're just doing our job here, no need to thank me.” He said with a smile.He turned to the nurse in the room, giving her some instructions before facing me.“Emm, when you're done here, please see me in my office.” He says to me.“Okay,” I nod. He walked out of the room leaving me with just the nurse.“Any idea what he wants to see me for?” I asked the nurse, but she just shrugged.“Nope, but I'm sure it's nothing serious, nothing to worry about, okay?” She says with a smile.“Alright, thanks for the reassurance.” I clean up quickly and out on my clothes, before heading over to the doctor's office.“Come in” he answered after the third knock.“Here, have your seat.” He gestured to the set opposite him.I take my seat, folding my hands in my laps
Raven's POV After dinner, we sat in the sitting room with my legs on Maya's lap as she helped massage them.“Hmm, that feels so good.” I say. “You're welcome. So, when do you want to call Asher? I think you should call him now.” She said.“Okay.” I say,sitting up and removing my legs from her laps. I stretch over to take my phone.I stare at Maya and she smiles back. “It's okay, you can do it. I'm right here beside you.” She encourages.I nod once, taking a deep breath, I dial his number.“Hello,” I say. “Hello, Raven.” His voice comes in. He sounds so tired and stressed and my heart goes out for him.I ache to see him, touch him and soothe him. I want to take away all his worries, but how can I? When I'm the source of all his worries.I swallow the knot in my throat. “How are you?” I muttered.“Just there. And you? How have you been? You sound a little tired.” He asked, in a concerned tone.“I've been okay, I guess. It's just… I have something important to tell you.” I say, stamm
Asher's POV Pregnant! Raven's pregnant , I'm going to be a father very soon. I can't believe it.The news was not something I was expecting. It's not something I could have ever thought she would say to me.Derek and Dale walk in, they see the look on my face. “What's wrong again? Please don't tell me it's another bad news?” Derek says, slumping into the couch.“Really, I can't handle any more bad news. Can we just take a break from everything?” Dale says, going over the bar to pour himself a drink.“Isn't it too early to be drinking?” Derek asks his twin.“Oh please, coming from you really.” Dale says, flipping him off. I take a seat on one of the velvet chairs, opposite the bar. “Shut it Dale, be serious.” Derek scolds him.“What is it, Asher? What happened?” He asked me.“I just got off the call with Raven now.” I say, staring at them.They both stare at me with expected looks. “And?” Dale asks, when I don't speak immediately.“Come on Asher, don't keep us waiting.” Derek says,
Raven's POV There's a knock at the door. Who could that be? And by this time. We never have visitors, even the neighbors don't visit us.“Maya, are you expecting someone? Is Aaron coming to pick you again?” I asked from the room.“No, we don't have a date today..is someone knocking at the door?” She yells from the bathroom.“Yes, someone's at the door.”“Oh! Okay, you can go check who it is. But, be careful Raven. I'll be done in a bit.” She says. I can still hear the sound of running water. “Okay. I'm going downstairs.” I say, but she doesn't respond, which means she can't hear me again.I head downstairs, “Coming,” I called out to the person at the door. I wonder who it is.I opened the door and holy shit! My breath caught in my throat. I can't believe who is staring back at me.Asher, Asher Is here and he didn't come alone, Derek and Dale are also with him.“H— how did you get this place? I… I mean, how did you know my address?” I stuttered.“Well, magic.” Asher smirks and I squ
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