ASHANTI'S POV.ONE WEEK LATER.Today is the day of Rhea's trial. Alpha Reagan told me about my parent's arrival at the court and right now, we're heading there to see them. I'm extremely nervous about Rhea's final judgement. She committed a grave crime – well, she assisted, but since all evidence le
“You look well.” He breaks the excruciating silence between us. His tone is the most depressing sound I've heard in my life. He doesn't only sound miserable, he looks miserable.This is not the same father I left at home. He seems to have aged years in months and I think I understand why. Both his d
“I should never have brought your stepmother into our home. I should never have married her. I've lived my whole life regretting that decision and making you suffer for it. To top it all I’ve been a terrible father to you.”“Dad.”“Your mother hails from the Blue Diamond Pack. Her family is quite we
ASHANTI'S POV.After many excruciating hours of people talking on the stage and playing horrible videos of Rhea committing various crimes at intervals, a sentence was finally passed. I was beyond relieved when she was sentenced to life in prison. I had feared she'd be executed in public.Her mother
REAGAN’S POV.“I'm pregnant!” She announces and the words jar in my ears like loud music blasting from a big speaker. I freeze on my spot and gape at her like a fool. Mouth and eyes wide open in shock. A warm smile spreads on her face when she notices my shocked reaction. “You are what?” I ask, agh
REAGAN'S POV.The moment the car door is opened for me, I step out of it and stand perfectly still. Every inch of my skin is taut with tension, fraught with feeling. Pressure is building in my chest, my heart is pounding louder and faster and harder. A gust of of wind slaps me across my face as thou
“Tell me what's going on down there, Charlotte.”“It's Alina.” At the mention of the name Alina, the fluttering sensation in my stomach makes me angsty. “What about her?” I ask in a harsh whisper, throwing a scared look at Ashanti to make sure she's not awake.“She just showed up out of nowhere an
THE NIGHT BEFORE.KYLE'S POV.“Why are you taking me away from him?” Alina screams at me the moment I get into the car.“Strap on your seatbelt and be quiet.” I tell her in a tired voice as I strap on my own seat belt. I don't know how but one way or another, I get tangled up in her mess. It's eithe
After we are done eating, we both go to the living room and I stand at a considerable distance away from him, not knowing what to say to myself now that we are back to reality.“We should definitely talk about last night.” Alpha Regan proposes in a calm, quiet tone. My heart misses a beat when my ga
ASHANTI’S POV.“This is all your fault. You’re the one who asked me to hide. That was totally uncalled for!” Alpha Reagan accuses the moment I close the door and turn around. I heave out a silent sigh and start walking away from the door.He’s right.It was a stupid idea to have made him hide.I’m n
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY…ASHANTI’S POV.My eyes flutter open and the ceiling above comes into view. I’m in my room, lying on my bed and the rays of light peering through the little cracks of the window curtains on the other end of the room tell me it’s morning. I start to panic but then I rem
ASHANTI’S POV.A combination of shock and mind spinning sensations submerge me into a complete state of oblivion as our lips move in perfect synchrony. The stunning contact of our lips is all glowing, sparking warmth. Soft. Firm lips. His lips against mine. Passionate and urgent to say something to
Also, I really want to know why he’s here. And I know I shouldn’t be, but I’m sort of happy to see him.We read; We don’t judge.“He went out with a couple of friends. He said to tell you not to wait up for him because he’ll be back late.”“First, he went to the gym and now to an outing. Wow! He’s l
ASHANTI’S POV.“Did you have a great time?” Leonard asks as we both make our way towards the main entrance door of the Mansion. I look up at him and smile as I nod my head. Despite everything, these past four hours I spent with him have been nothing short of fun. From taking a stroll along pavements
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE.ASHANTI’S POV.“You good?” Leonard’s voice breaks the silence in the car and I let out a heavy sigh, contemplating whether to lie or tell him the truth.I feel like shit.Clearly, this plan of me trying to make Alpha Reagan feel miserable because he’s living with
“Oh…” Is all I manage. Now I understand why he’s always so understanding . He’s guilty of the same crime. I can only imagine the look of terror on the guys’ faces whenever they ring the doorbell and Leonard opens the door and starts interrogating them.Chills!“Yeah. So, are you ready to leave?”“I
ASHANTI’S POV.My shoulders rise and fall as I let out a small sigh and stare at my reflection in the mirror in front of me. My blue eyes stare right back at me, hard, and I can bet they are judging me for insisting on going on this outing with Leonard, but I don’t care about their judgment either.