Ivy“Why does she need to move to my room?” Asher demanded, looking appalled at the idea. I was sure my expression exactly mirrored his.“What is that supposed to mean?” Cora narrowed her eyes at him. “You two are getting married soon. Where else would she stay? This is the time for you to get used to each other, know each other better. Unless it is not what it is…” She threw Asher a knowing look, as if she knew we were up to something.“I believe Ivy would prefer her privacy, won’t you, sweetheart?” He nudged me lightly, and I nodded like a robot.“Yeah…yeah…I mean, you guys know us. It would be a mess if we had to live together,” I mumbled, realizing what a lame excuse that was.“Isn’t that exactly why you two should? So you two can warm up to each other?” Logan raised a brow, appearing from nowhere. He narrowed his eyes at his brother, who shot him a scowl.“Yeah but…”“I think you two need to do a lot of work before getting married. This should be a good way to go,” Logan said. “Pl
It was bigger than the training ground at my pack, I realized as my eye scanned what seemed like a very comfortable living space. There were black leather couches, a sleek bar in the corner, a fancy fireplace over which hung a larger than life flatscreen. On either side were shelves holding many photo frames and there were some on the walls too. Happy memories.“What?” Asher frowned, turning around.“This is your room?”“Yes, ma’am. Are you going to judge me on that as well?”“I didn’t say I was judging,”“Your face isn’t that hard to read,” I scowled and so did he and eternity may have passed before he finally sighed and ran his fingers through his hair.“Not today, please,” Asher grimaced. “You got a hell lot of time to hate me and judge me. Just spare me one day, my head hurts.”“You want me to leave?” I demanded.“I can’t come up with more excuses, so…”“I can,”“Never mind. If it’s not today, then in a few days. It is what it is now,” he said. “Let me show you around.” I grit my
Ivy“You will let me meet with my father?” I whispered.“Well, of course,” he said. “Wait outside the GrayCrest boundary at midnight and my men will pick you up.”“And why should I trust you?” I demanded. “How do I know it’s not some kind of trap?”“Trap the woman I need to get what I want? Please, I am not an idiot. It’s just a little wedding gift from me. If you want to meet your father, be there. Or don’t.”Before I could say anything more, he cut the call. This could be a trap. If Killian was keeping tabs on me, if there were others working for him and if that voice in my head wasn’t me hallucinating but Killian pulling some sick trick, then I would b
Ivy“Daddy!” I cried out, rushing straight into his arms as I struggled to control the tears.“Ivy,” he wrapped his arms around me while I basked in the warmth of it, the safety that came with the feeling of being in his arms. “You really are here. I thought he was just playing.”“No, I am here. Really here,” I smiled, peeking up at him though not daring to leave the safety of his arms.It was good to hear the subtle hints of the alpha he was in his voice, even if he looked anything but. I cannot even imagine his pain. Losing his mate, his son and his pack all in the blink of an eye only to be locked up in this dark, tiny cell, not knowing a way out. I think the pain o
“You know the answer, don’t you?” dad said softly, taking my hand in his. “You cannot do this, Ivy. Not anymore. Not now that you are about to become the Luna of the pack. The price you would need to pay isn’t worth it.”“You are priceless to me,” I mumbled. “There is no one that can replace the pain I would feel if I lost you.” “No, you are wrong. There will be no one who could take away the pain you will feel if you lost him, Ivyanka. Trust me on that. Not me, not anyone in this world could help you. Maybe you save me and we start a new life, but the price of that life will be the one you will pay for as
IvyI think I was going to be sick. My stomach churned as I stared at the helpless, innocent eyes that stared back at me, begging me. Tears spilled down my eyes as I flopped down by the door of the cell.“Alpha…” someone whispered before they all bowed their heads in unison and greeted me. The same way they greeted my father, would have greeted my brother. They looked battered and weak and helpless except for that tiny sparkle of hope in their eyes on seeing me. Because they were my people.My pack.“Seems like you like my little surprise, don’t you, little Alpha?” Killian smirked, which widened as I glared at him through my tears.“I am going to kill you,” I hissed.“Hey, that’s unfair. I thought you would finally give me some credit!” he said, shaking his head. “See? I didn’t destroy your entire pack. I left the women and children alone. Shouldn’t you be thanking me that there’s something still left of Mystic
Ivy“No!” a woman screamed from the inside of the cell. I knew her. She was an Omega in the pack. Without any hint of hesitation on his face, Alejandro placed the knife on the child's neck and I watched as he dug the pointed end into his flesh.“Wolfsbane,” Killian stated as-a-matter-of factly as the little boy screamed out in pain. “It will kill him slowly and painfully,” I watched, my stomach recoiling as Alejandro dragged the knife a little further, making him scream out so loud that I knew this was going to haunt me for ages.“Stop!” I shouted. “Stop it!!”“No, don’t feel like it…”“I will do it! I will do whatever you want! Just stop…please stop! I beg you, please…” Killian glanced at me and then at Alejandro and nodded. He let go of the child who sagged down on the floor, still crying. I rushed over to him and pulled him into my chest, holding him tightly to me.“The wolfsbane will spread and poison him!”
AsherI watched Ivy storm out of the bedroom and scowled. Lately, I was having a very hard time recognizing myself and the way I was behaving with her. And it wasn’t about sharing my space. I was not some stupid baby boy who hated sharing toys. No, it was something else. It was the thought of sharing the space with her. I lose control around Ivy. The way she makes me feel just by existing, just by breathing, scares the living daylights out of me.I wanted her.There, that was my confession. I wanted her like I have never wanted another woman and like I would never want anyone again. But I wasn't sure what this want was. Lust? The bond’s influence? Or more? I couldn't understand my feelings for her, and without being completely sure, I couldn't let her in. She deserved better, especially since I'm all she has now. I wasn't perfect, but I believed in being there a hundred percent for someone or not at all. No in-betw
Hi lovelies! I hope you are doing well. The Alpha's Warrior have ended and I truly appreciate all your love and support. For those who have joined me in this journey first time, thank you so much. And if you enjoyed my work, I would like to keep you posted about my next work. Coming up next is a story that will take you from the world of Alpha's to that of dark, brooding, sexy Mafia's. Here's a peak:Blurb: The Mafia's Arranged Bride She was his light. He was her darkness. Gianna Ammassari, the adored sister of the strongest Sicilian mafia don, thought marrying Nico Baldocchi, the man she had secretly loved since childhood, was literally her dream come true. But that dream quickly turns into a nightmare when Nico reveals that his heart still belongs to another and there ever will be no place for her there. Bound by duty and driven by love, Gianna clings to the hope that maybe one day she can win Nico’s affection.But was her love powerful enough to break the walls Nico had built
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
AsherEverything happened so fast. One moment, we were drowning in the chaos of battle, outnumbered and outmatched, with no hope in sight. Then, from the north, a tide of wolves surged over the hills, their howls splitting the air like a war cry that rattled even the hybrids. Rafael’s army had arrived.For a moment, it felt like the earth itself trembled beneath the thunder of their paws. Their formation was perfect, their movements calculated and precise as they tore through Killian’s forces with brutal efficiency. And then there was Natalie and the army she brought with her. The shift was stunning, almost impossible to believe. Killian’s mighty army, once a terrifying force of destruction, was fracturing before our eyes.But how did Natalie even get here? Did Ivy manage to free her then…? And that reminded me…Ivy.I turned to the Silver Wolf standing before me, her form glowing with an ethereal light that seemed to push back the suffocating darkness around us. Her purple eyes burned