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
Asher's POV:I was ready to have a face off with Ava. She had gone past the line and this time, I wasn't going to respect that she was my senior. No! There would be nothing like that.Quickly, I closed my eyes to summon my wolf. He was still a little weak from the substance they had thrown at my face but he was still somewhere there.Ava saw me closing my eyes, she knew what I was doing."Are you trying to summon your wolf? Do you think that'll scare me?" " "Pfft!" She spat in my face, "that's the least of the things you can do to scare me." I heard.My anger heightened. Ava was testing me in every way possible. First, she raised the question of an alpha not being able to rule better because I lacked a mate. I had found Arabella and made her mine, now Ava was coming at me directly. I could no longer control myself. "I wasn't the one who poisoned you. Get over it!" She softly said."You liar!" I roared. I felt the pillar I was leaning on and rushed in her direction. Clenching my fis
Arabella's POV "Alpha" I moved my face away. "You're not meant to use words that vulgar with me. I don't like them" I covered my eyes with my hands. "I'm sorry" Asher shifted forward. He was bare-chested when he told me to trust him. "Trust you on what?" My face was still away. "Whatever I do, I will never harm you" he whispered to me as he got closer. I could sense that he was now right in front of me. I felt a sudden weight on my chest. My heart was thudding. "Arabella. I admire you and want you so badly" he took his hand to my chin and cupped it in his. I tried to put up a resistance but he was stronger. "Be careful, I wouldn't want to hurt you" he insisted on bringing my face to look at him. I managed to succumb. Unwilling, I still looked down at my feet. "Arabella, look at me" I refused. "Arabella, this is not a command. It is a plea. I want to you to look into my eyes, I have something to tell you" His voice had lowered. It was now soft, gently and velvety. I wished I
Asher's POV It was finally over. All the while we sat through the ceremony, my mind only went to one thing. I was really concerned with whether or not Arabella was wearing any underwear or not. I hoped she got the message I was trying to pass. It was not about the underwear, it was about today being the day I would finally devour her. "Congratulations once again, Alpha Asher. You chose a lovely mate and Luna for out pack. We wish you a peaceful reign and abundance, granted by the moon goddess." Another stranger spoke. Arabella and I bowed our heads to receive the blessings and walked past him onto the next. "The blue crystal shine on you and your Luna" We bowed our heads again and then moved to the next stranger. The process of receiving blessings from the council went on and on for quite some time. I was exhausted at some point but had to keep on going. "I hope this doesn't tire you out" I said with a wicked grin to Arabella. She caught my grin and smiled back."Even if it does,
Asher POV: Her skin felt soft under my grasp. It seems like I was touching a pillow. I longed to grab it and kiss her. "Arabella, do you trust me?" I whispered in her ears. Arabella seemed stiff. She looked uneasy and slight uncomfortable. "Are you a virgin?" I whispered again. At the mention of the word 'Vitgin'? She shuddered. Her eyes popped up open even more. It was like I had bursted a bubble. I had committed a crime. "I think I should leave" she stuttered but before she even tried to free herself from my grasp, I pulled closer. Her body bounced back on me. "Arabella, don't leave" "Asher, I don't think I'm ready yet" She didn't need to say anything. I wanted her to be completely at peace while I wielded the power there. "Let me" I had to be gentle. Arabella deserved to be treated with respect. My usual self would have been rough but not with her, "All you need to do is close your eyes and let me show you how it's done" I whispered to her again. Gently, I felt like her