Arabella's POVI was taken aback by Ava's presence in my room, but I quickly composed myself and closed the door behind me. "Ava, what are you doing here? Is something wrong?" I asked, concerned and shocked."Looks like you and Asher had quite a night," she teased and I smiled in embarrassment, still trying to think of what she was here for."Yeah…" I answered, still staring at her. "Is something wrong?"Ava looked at me with a serious expression on her face. "No, nothing is wrong, but there's something I need to discuss with you," she replied, patting the spot beside her on the bed, and inviting me to sit down.Curious and slightly apprehensive, I took a seat next to her. "Alright, go ahead. What is it that you want to talk about?"She took a deep breath before continuing, "It's about your role as the future Luna, Arabella. With everything that's been happening, I think it's time we have a serious conversation about your responsibilities and what lies ahead for you as Asher's mate."
Bella's POV It felt like the world paused. I did not know what my fate was going to be and I did not want to look stupid asking Asher that question.Was I taking things too fast? I really couldn't say.I awkwardly stood there waiting for a reply. Are we going to do it? What is going to be my fate?"I do not really understand… could you repeat yourself again?" Asher looked me in the eye and smiled. He has now widened to see blue eyes and was staring at me in a funny way. I couldn't be more embarrassed. My cheeks were now moments away from turning blood red."You know.. I was just thinking… I don't know if ….what would you…oh goodness," I bit down on my lower lip. I was becoming too shy and I could feel the air in my lungs being stagnant."Come on, go ahead, say what is on your mind I won't bite, I promise."I watched Asher brighten up. He even gave me giggle. "I want to hear what's on your mind"I took a few deep breaths and gather the courage I had kept in myself from last month."You
I felt the tightness in my gut worsen. I could barely breathe. My chest rose and fell fast as my heart thudded twice as fast. I was scared. What was Asher going to do to me?"Asher. Like I said before, it's too early to be doing this. I think I'd like to take things slowly" my eyes started to waive. My fingers were also shaking."Nonsense!" Asher yelled. "Why would you think of that?!" He seemed upset at me. I felt my shoulders shrinking in. I was scared.Besides, I was aroused. His tempting lips and the distance between us wasnt helping matters at all. I tried to push him off me but my hands felt weak. I felt breathless."Please… alpha.." my voice faded.He waited for me to say something else but I was voiceless. I couldn't breathe not to mention utter a word. He was doing something to me.Asher must have taken my silence as a confirmation of his go ahead. He wasted no time in acting. Before I could blink, I saw Asher coming down on me.His grip on my waist tightened as his other ha
Bella's POV I stiffened. The sound of Asher's voice outside my door made me freeze. It was likely that he was there to finish off what he started."Asher please.. "A bang on the door jolted my memory. Claire looked horrified. She had no idea what had transpired between the alpha and me who was standing in front of her."Arabella, whats going on?" Claire whispered, "what have you done?!"I got on my knees. " Nothing.""Then why is the alpha banging at our door? Surely, you must have done something. Tell me"I got on all fours as I began to crawl to her."Claire, I did nothing. Keep your voice down"Claire couldn't hear me."Arabella, open this door. Don't force my hand. Come out" Asher shouted from outside. It seemed their whisper wasn't helping. He could still hear them."You have to let the alpha in. He is the leader after all. Let open the door, please" Claire begged. I could see terror in he eyes. She was still scared too, who wouldn't be? He was the alpha after all."Arabella!"
Arabella's POVMy cheeks blushed fully as I remained in a bent position unable to move. I had quickly bent over to pick the towel off the floor but bumped my head into Asher's head. He did the same and now, we were a few breaths away, looking into each other's eyes, lost in each other's time. It felt like time had stopped. His eyes fell first. He shifted his gaze from my eyes to my chest. it was then that I was brought back to reality–– I was naked. No! I was naked in front of a man. And it wasn't just any man, it was Asher. Alpha Asher.I quickly recovered my senses as I tried to force my limbs to move.I struggled but I eventually snatched the towell off the floor and without a moment to lose, I ran back inside of the rest room. I banged the door so hard, I was sure it would fall off but it didn't."Arabella" I heard his voice from the other side of the door. I felt so embarrassed. My cheeks were red. My hands went up to squeeze them. How could I have been so stupid?! "Arabella, I
"Give me your hand please " I heard him say to me. His pupils dilated as his eyelids opened more. Looking into his eyes, my heart wanted to pop out. He had such gorgeous eyes. Asher had reached out to grab my hand. He took my finger in his and proceeded to smile."I know I've been a little meant to you and all but I can assure you, I really like you"Slowly, the tightness in my chest began to relieve itself. It was soothing to hear him say those words to me.He pulled me closer to him but more gently."I was waiting for the right time to ask you to be my mate. I apologize if I was slow witted and didn't match up with your energy. It's just that I had a lot on my mind and I didn't want to rush things."He's saying yes to you.My wolf whispered to me.I couldn't believe it. Despite being as excited as I was to hear this news, I maintained my cool."So, what are you saying?" I was right to ask. Assuming things were not a part of me. I had to be clear on what he was saying."I didn't act
We followed Ava through the entrance and outside to where the cars had been parked.I let Arabella behind me as I cautiously watched my sister from every angle. Ava was not to be trusted."Here we are" She finally stopped in front of something covered. I took a good look at it and then back at her."What is this?""A gift for you and your bride of course, what were you expecting?* She smiled wryly. "I made sure I came prepared. This is my gift to you, dear little brother"I narrowed my eyes. She didn't see me as one, unfortunately.Left to Ava, I'm sure she wanted me dead."Thank you" I managed to say. Arabella came up from behind me and thanked her too. "We really appreciate your gift"Ava nodded. We nodded too and we were about to leave when she called for our attention. "Wait, aren't you guys going to open it too?"I stopped. Arabella stopped too."Is it necessary? Why can't we do that when we can?""Well, I want to see the look on your face. Aren't you the littlest of curious t
Asher's POVI heard the sobs of someone nearby. My mind woke fully to feel I was lying on a bed. I felt someone's hands on my stretched out arm. Someone was sad and I didn't know why. "He's alright, Miss Arabella. He just needs some rest and treatment. I will be here to check on him in an hour time"Someone walked into the room.Arabella was the one beside me. I wondered why they needed to check on me. What had happened?"Alright doctor"My wolf felt weak also. I could barely feel him inside of me. I tried to awaken but couldn't.I took a deep breath in and tried to recall what had happened before. The last time I was conscious was when I was having an engagement dinner for Arabella… Yes.I walked out of the hall and went to the woods to clear my head. I tried to smoke but couldn't and then I met her.But who was she?I couldn't recall. Last time I had my eyes opened, something was blown on my face. Something white and poisonous had come in contact with my eyes. I tried to wipe the