Asher's POV:I was still deep in thought when my phone rang. I pulled it out of my back pocket, while I tried to wipe my eyes. The memory of everything I had done and how much my mother hated me for that left me a little sour and teary.I looked at the dark screen which lightened up in my face."Beta"My second in command was calling."Whatsapp?" I pressed the cell phone to my left ear while I used my right hand to continue wiping my eyes."What is going on?""The Luna is having a baby. You need to come as soon as possible" he said. He sounded like he was nearly out of breath by the way he was speaking."Calm down, what hospital is she in?" I asked again.He explained it and told me he would send it over text again. "Alright. I'll be there in a few minutes".I hung up and turned to look at the men who were already inside the room I was in."My mate and the daughter of the alpha of this pack is on her way to welcoming a child. I must go there." I stood up and dusted myself."I heard
Arabella's POV"Where am I?" I moaned, trying to stretch but it was like I was tied down to wherever I was. Using all my strength to push out the triplets only made it fucking worse."Anyone there?" I whimpered, like a pained little wolf but no one answered. Just the silence."Asher? Ava? Claire? Mary? Anyone?" I called over and over again. "Did I not make it?""You did my love," I heard a familiar voice behind me but I couldn't see him."Father?" I whispered into the air and I felt his scent envelope me. "Are you there, dad?""Yes, love. I'm always with you," he answered. "I've missed you." He said and one by one I felt the restraints being cut. "You can't succumb to death, my daughter," I heard his voice but when I turned around he wasn't there. "You have three children waiting to see their mother. It's not your time yet.""They're alive?" I sobbed, as I already thought I died in labor. "Yes, dear. And don't worry, I'll come visit you soon.""Visit me soon?" I mumbled then asked.
Jeremy's POV"What happened?" I growled, massaging my head. I looked around but I was surrounded by darkness. "Is this the afterlife? Or am I still in the mortal realm?" I questioned myself, now sitting on the stone bed on which I once laid."There's only one way to find out," I grumbled and placed my feet on the cold floor. Although I was a bit wobbly at first, I got the hang of it and headed to what I thought was the entrance. After using my fingers to examine, I figured I was in a tomb so I summoned all the strength I had to push the stone away. The brightness of daylight made me close my eyes and run back in. Shielding my eyes from the intense sunlight, I stumbled out of the tomb, my vision gradually adjusting to the bright surroundings. The air was crisp, and the warmth of the sun felt soothing on my skin after what seemed like an eternity in that dark enclosure.I stretched my arms overhead, relishing the freedom of movement. "Well, that was an unexpected awakening," I mumble
Alpha Asher's POVAfter deciding on a name, we decided to let Arabella rest for a few days before the celebration. Although she healed within twenty-four hours, I didn't want to face that again, seeing her pale and cold in my hands. I told her to stay on bed rest for a week.Now that she's healed and fine, it was time for the feast, and now I was walking down the stairs with my Luna, ready to announce the name of our heirs to the whole pack gathered outside.The moon hung high in the night sky, casting a silvery glow over the clearing where the pack had gathered. The air was filled with a mix of anticipation and joy, the scent of grilled meats and the crackling of a large bonfire enhancing the festive atmosphere.As Arabella and I descended the stairs, the pack members hushed in respectful silence. The flickering torches illuminated their faces, revealing a sea of expectant expressions. Mary, her sister, and the rest of the coven standing on the side, exchanged knowing glances, hintin
Alpha Asher's POV"Come out!" I ordered ready to attack but a lady emerged from the shadows, a basket of clothes in her arms."Alpha Asher," she greeted with a nod, her voice carrying a mix of respect and wariness. "I was just heading to the stream. Is everything alright?"I studied her carefully, the recent discovery of the gruesome scene still fresh in my mind. "Yeah, it's fine. You just startled me a bit," I answered and she just stared at the ground."Have you noticed anything unusual or weird happening around here lately?"Her brow furrowed slightly, a thoughtful expression on her face. "No, Alpha. Everything seemed normal to me. Why? Is something wrong?"I sighed my instincts on high alert. "It's nothing. Was just confirming."Her eyes widened in concern. "Is something coming, Alpha? Should we be worried?""No. But be cautious, but for now, continue with what you were doing," I advised, not wanting to incite panic. "As the royal family hasn't moved in yet, other packs might want
Alpha Asher's POVCould it be that Nova could have been taken too?Not wanting to take the risk, I decided to ask some of my men back in the pack to investigate. I gathered a few of my trusted men and instructed them to discreetly investigate Nova's whereabouts. The urgency in Luna Jules' voice and the mysterious deaths at the border were starting to weave a web of suspicion.As my men dispersed to carry out their mission, I made my way to the designated meeting point. "Alpha Asher, although we couldn't locate anything about our Luna's father, we found something else…" They started and directed me to the border of Arabella's pack where numerous animals lay, bitten, and eaten."What is this? I was here a while ago and it was all normal! When did you find all of this?""A few hours ago, Alpha. We had to clear everything so the people won't go into a frenzy." the leader responded and I walked to each animal, examining them one by one."This is becoming worse than I imagined. So what di
Alpha Nick's POV "Found you!" I laughed, cornering her to the side."Please don't hurt me," she whimpered, her eyes swollen from crying too much."Tsk tsk tsk," I sounded, moving closer to her until there was little space left. "Don't cry," I whispered, wiping her tears away. "I won't hurt you.'"But you…" she stammered but I used my index finger to shut her up. "That was a mistake. I won't do that anymore," I said to her then carried her, after noticing the blood trickling from her feet. "Let's go wash you up," I mumbled and I noticed she stopped crying, instead, confusion was etched all over her face. I gently placed Nova on a nearby fallen tree, carefully examining her wounded foot. The cut wasn't deep, but it needed attention. She winced as I poured water over it, cleansing away the dirt and grime."I won't hurt you, Nova," I reassured her, my tone softening. "I need your help, and you need mine right now."She looked at me with a mixture of fear and curiosity. "Help? What do y
Arabella's POV"What are you planning?" My wolf asked, seeing me lock the door on myself while the children slept."Finding a way to communicate with my father! All this suspense is killing me. How can you handle it?" I retorted and she became mute. "I don't think this is a good idea, Arabella," my wolf warned but I wasn't going to listen. Making sure everything was going according to plan, I went to the tub, submerging myself, trying to recreate the time I almost drowned. Maybe he'd show up…The water embraced me, chilling my skin as I submerged into the depths of the tub. My wolf's voice echoed in my mind, a cautionary whisper amidst the splashing water."I don't think this is a good idea, Arabella," she warned again, her concern palpable. Yet, the desire to bridge the gap with my father propelled me forward."You worry too much," I muttered to my wolf, closing my eyes and focusing on the memory of that fateful day by the lake. The water's embrace tightened, and I hoped the connect