AsherI was getting a queasy feeling as we headed to the Crescent Moon pack for the annual masquerade ball. Ivy wore a stunning halter neck gown with black bodice and white flowy skirt decorated with stunning embellished red roses all over completed with a fur throw since it was very cold outside. In fact I could feel the snow coming tonight. Her hair was tied in a knot at the nape of her neck and she paired it all with dark eyes and sexy red lips. Ever since I marked her and she became pregnant, her scent has become so magnetic to me. The damn ball could go to hell because all I wanted at this point was to get that dress off her and fuck her while she wore that stunning mask she got with the dress.“All in good time…” Mac whistled.“Is everything alright?” I asked, turning to Ivy as she stared out of the window, absolutely silent. She hasn’t spoken in a long time. Ivy turned to me and frowned.“This rout
AsherI froze and so did others. My heartbeat was frantic, rage creeping up my veins as the man approached us. This…this was the guy who almost killed my mate. And I noticed how his eyes flitted to Ivy, surprise brimming in there for a split second before he covered it up with the calm, collected mask.From what I could see, this man appeared to be someone of Logan’s age, maybe even younger. But I knew he wasn’t and, in fact, he should be much older because Logan wasn’t even born at the time of the Cold War. It affirmed that he was a part vampire and may have stopped aging after a certain age. His scent was also different from normal werewolves.&ldq
IvyThere was no way I was going home without seeing dad. I knew Asher was going to throw a fucking war at the idea, but I needed to see my father. It’s been an eternity since I last saw him. I won’t let the motherfucker do this to me.“What did you say?” Asher demanded, his eyes wide.“I am going to see dad,” I repeated.“No,” Asher said instantly, his jaw tensing. “No fucking way…”“Ash is right, Ivy,” Logan added. “It’s an immense risk…”“I can’t hold back knowing he is right here, Logan…” I said, my voice breaking. “I haven’t seen him in weeks…I don’t know how he is, what he is doing…maybe…maybe it could be the last time I get to see him…” Logan opened his mouth to respond but then closed it again.“No,” Asher said again. “No chance. I understand where you are coming from, Ivy, but no…it’s too much of a risk, I can’t let you…”“I wasn’t asking,” I snapped.“Neither am I…its a command from your alpha…” he snapped back.“
Thankfully, I didn’t run into anyone again. I grabbed my heels from where I hid them and winced as I slipped them on. Asher was waiting outside the assembly hall, pacing back and forth. Even from a distance, I could see how tense his body was. And panic flooded his face the moment he spotted me, limping back to him. In two long strides, I was in his arms and he was holding me like his life depended on it.“I am fine,” I assured. “I am fine…Asher,” He didn’t reply. Just continue to hold me as tight as he possibly could.“Ash…” I said softly. Finally, he released me but held me at arm’s length, his eyes examining me from head to toe.“Are you hurt?” he asked, almost breathless.“No, I am completely fine,” I said. “Not a scratch.”“Then why are you limping?” he demanded.“I hurt my feet because I left my heels in the bushes and ran the rest of the way barefoot. I got a few cuts,” I answered.“Let’s go home, and I’ll tend to it,” he said, dragging me towards the parking lot.“Wait, wait…I
IvyMy heart broke and through the bond I could literally every emotion he felt. So much fear he was still holding onto and such unconditional love. It blew my mind.“I am sorry,” I whispered, gently wiping his eyes. “I am really sorry. I just…it…”“Why can’t you let me in?” he asked. “Why can’t you trust me enough, Ivyanka, to let me help you out and stay by your side? Why do you always have to push me away?”“I am not pushing you away…” I exclaimed. “No, Asher…you’re marked in my soul! It’s just that…I…I am so scared of losing my father…and every time Killian provokes me, I lose my mind, and then I can’t think straight…”“Had Leah not stopped you in time, that fucking witch would have got to you,” he said. “Do you even understand what that means?”“I am sorry,” I repeated, because there was nothing better for me to say. I indeed took a stupid risk today, and it just showed how much of a hold Killian had on me. “I know
“I have to personally thank you for helping Ivy today, Beta,” Asher said as we all sat down on the white iron chairs. The omega woman was quick and had already set-up an arrangement of coffee, tea and snacks. The kids were taken away by their nannies, two very sweet omega ladies—Shaine and Keya.“It was my pleasure,” she said. “I knew what they were planning, I overheard them, so I decided to wait out… Killian was so sure that Luna Ivyanka would fall for it…” Asher gave me a look and I blushed, feeling like an utter idiot.“So, really what happened, Leah?” Logan asked. “Natalie seemed extremely weird yesterday and how is Killian even there?”“First, I would like to know how you guys know Killian? What is this that he wants?” she demanded, anger clearly visible on her face.“I believe Ivy can answer that the best,” Rose said. Leah glanced at me and as Cora poured her a cup of steaming coffee, I launched into my story of how we knew Killian.“I knew the bastard was demented,” Leah hisse
Ivy“We have to be very careful with how we tread from here on,” Logan said as we walked Leah to her car. “There’s a mole in our pack…so whatever communication we have needs to be very confidential, Leah. Apart from the six of us and Eli…no one else should know about this.” “Of course,” she nodded. “I will figure out some safe way to contact you guys in a week.” “What about your army, though?” Asher asked. “Does Killian have a hold on them too?” “He has now,” she grimaced. “He kicked out the leader of our army a few days back and replaced him with one of his men…our warriors and hunters are loyal though, and they clearly aren’t happy.” “He had planned it all to perfection,” Noah muttered under his breath. “It would be some feat beating him.” “Have you seen any of his vampires?” I inquired. “No, I had no idea he’s part vampire. There sure has to be some hiding place he’s hiding the rest of his gang,” Leah frow
AsherIvy’s face was ashen as I got ready to leave for Crescent Moon. She hovered around like a bee, sitting down, then standing up and repeating the entire process like a machine over and over again. She was starting to make me nervous now.“What’s wrong?” I demanded, folding my arms across my chest. She frowned, looking lost.“What do you mean?”“You have been pacing around like a maniac for almost an hour now. You’re starting to make me anxious,” Ivy sighed and then rubbed her face.“Sorry,” she muttered. “I’m just…am freaking out a bit. Are you sure this is a good idea?”“Do you not want to get your father and pack members out?” I asked.“I do. More than anything,” she nodded. “But not at the cost of anyone’s life…your life, Asher. Killian is dangerous, he’s a lunatic and that witch…what if someone gets hurt?” She looked so distressed that I had to make her sit down and let her drown a glass of water f
Ivy's momThe sun was barely up, but the pack grounds were already alive with activity. Omegas hurried back and forth, setting up chairs, arranging flowers, and double-checking the decorations for Ivan’s ceremony. Today was the day my son, my firstborn, would be crowned Alpha, and I couldn’t stop myself from fussing over every last detail.“Make sure the garlands hang evenly,” I called to one of the omegas, pointing at a lopsided section. “And Kiera, wipe down the Alpha’s chair again, please. It has to be spotless.”“Yes, Luna,” they replied in unison, quickly moving to fix it.I sighed, smoothing the front of my dress as I watched them work. Everything looked beautiful, but it still didn’t feel ready. Today was too important to settle for anything less than perfect.Strong arms wrapped around my waist, startling me slightly as I was pulled into a familiar embrace. “You’re doing it again,” came a deep voice, warm and teasing.I smiled despite myself. “Doing what?”“Worrying over things
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By evening, the pack house was twinkling with lights like fairyland. The afternoon went by with the usual celebrations that we do with the pack members, giving gifts and sharing the feast with them. In the evening, it was time for our guests to arrive.“Merry Christmas!” Shae and Archer were the first ones to arrive, bringing in piles of gifts with them. Their son Reign was six years old now and good friends with Theo.Lia and Jordan followed next, along with their daughter Hyacinth, born six months after the war. Natalie unfortunately couldn’t make it because she was preoccupied, but Catalina did, accompanied by her mate, Alpha Cristian, a man she met at the annual mating ball. She was totally against the idea, but it was Asher who pushed her, asking her to at least give the idea of finding another mate a chance.Catalina reluctantly agreed and, as destiny would have it, she crashed into Cristian. It ruined her expensive evening gown because Cristian ended up spilling champagne on it
Ivy4 years laterThe day was chilly as hell even though, mercifully, the sun shone bright in the sky, the snowfall finally stopping but covering the entire packhouse in a white blanket. But again, what was Christmas without some snow?I inhaled the fresh, cold air and leaned down to place the bouquet of white lilies on the gravestone. I stared at the beautiful engraved writing and felt the familiar ache in my chest rising for a moment.Our Little Angel,Forever Loved, Never ForgottenIt’s been four years since we lost her, four years since the second Cold War ended, and yet not a day has passed by when I haven’t thought of her. Every year on special occasions, Asher and I bring flowers to decorate her gravestone. And Christmas was something that we never missed.And it wasn’t just her. Around me, rested every person I have once loved dearly and still did. Just beside my unborn daughter’s grave was that of a man who was my best friend and companion, a man who was an example of what lov
IvyThe ruins of MysticWarriors stretched out before me, a haunting blend of beauty and devastation. Where once vibrant life thrived, only remnants of a forgotten past remained. The grand white marble pack house that had stood as a symbol of strength and unity was now reduced to rubble, overgrown with vines and moss. The lush forest surrounding it seemed to mock the destruction.This was home—at least, it had been.I inhaled deeply, the cool mountain air filling my lungs, carrying with it the faint, earthy scent of rain. Somewhere in the distance, the roar of the waterfall could be heard, its sound as steady as the heartbeat of the land. This place held so much of my childhood: laughter shared with friends, the warmth of family, lessons learned under the sunlit canopy of trees. Now, it was little more than a shell of those memories.My father walked ahead, his shoulders slumped, his movements uncharacteri
Asher“Why is that?” Rose asked. “The mark probably has faded now that he is dead. And it wasn’t of any significance anyway, because he wasn’t your true mate, isn’t it?”“It’s not the mark,” Natalie said.“Then what is it, Nat?” Logan demanded, looking worried. “What is it?” Natalie gazed up at us, tears flooding her eyes.“I…I am carrying his child…” Everyone froze for a bit, processing the info until the silence was broken by a resounding bark from Logan.“What?” he roared, his eyes red with fury. “What did you say?”“Logan…calm down,” Cora muttered, grabbing his hand. “Let her speak…”“I…I just found out a few days ago,” she whispered. “Killian was the only man I had any sexual relationship with recently so it’s…it’s obvious that the child is his.”“Fuck,” I muttered under my breath. I don’t even want to imagine how Natalie must be feeling. Killian technically raped her and the child…it wasn’t a product of love between two people but…“I am so sorry, Natalie,” Rose said softly. “Hav
AsherI probably have never seen so much hustle and bustle in the pack ever before. People were rushing around, the infirmary crowded like hell as Avery and others who volunteered tended to the injured warriors and hunters, which was a staggering number. Shouts for medicine and bandages and what not echoed across the pack mixed with occasional screaming and shouting from the men. The priestesses and Sabrina were also helping, using their magic to mend those who were beyond mending.On the other hand, Shae, Lia, Rose and Catalina passed over steaming cups of coffee and food. Cora sat in the corner with Logan holding her close to him after they both had been treated by Avery. Sabrina’s potion has worked so the vampire venom didn’t affect Cora or anyone else in a life-threatening manner. But it certainly weakened them a lot. Logan glanced up at me and gave me a nod.I nodded back and then clenched my fingers tightl
AsherEveryone in the room froze, a collective breath held in shock. I blinked, staring at her as if I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.“I’ll do it,” Cora repeated, her words firm, unyielding. “If I can help in any way to bring that precious, innocent life back, then I will do it.”“Me too,” Rose chimed in, her voice steady but filled with a quiet determination. “It doesn’t matter the cost... we will do it.”I could hardly breathe as I looked at them, my throat tight with emotion. “Yeah, if it can help Ivy and the baby...” Logan’s voice followed, and then Noah’s, both of them agreeing without hesitation, without a second thought.Tears welled up in my eyes to see the unconditional love that my family had for me. It was a love I couldn’t fully comprehend, a selflessness that went beyond anything I could ever repay. I knew how much Noah wanted a bigger family. I knew Logan had always dreamed of a baby girl. And yet, not for a moment had they hesitated. Not for a second had they thoug
AsherMy stomach twisted, and my wolf stirred uneasily at Sabrina’s words. A sacrifice from Cora and Rose…what was that supposed to mean?“Cora and Rose?” I echoed, barely able to process what she’d said. “Why them, Sabrina? Why not me? I am her mate, after all.”“Because they are true Lunas of GrayCrest, Asher. Just as Ivy is,” Sabrina answered, her eyes darting behind me.I turned around to see the others returning—bruised and battered and barely breathing. Cora didn’t look good at all, hardly managing to stand without Logan’s support, who himself looked like he would collapse right now. Noah and Rose walked hand-in-hand, Rose’s beautiful face battered and scarred. Jordan, Archer, Shae, Catalina and the rest of them trailed behind, all of them halting in surprise as they spotted the altar and Ivy’s lifeless body lying there.“Sabrina…you can save her and the baby, right?” Cora croaked. “Please tell me