AsherI was mad as fuck as I stormed out. Noah and Logan were waiting outside, bristling with tension and they quickly looked away as I shot them a glare.“We heard nothing,” Noah said, and Logan nodded like a robot.“I don’t care,” I snapped before stalking out. I needed some fresh air to clear my head and the only thing I could think of was to grab my Harley and go on a drive. So that’s precisely what I did. I went for a really really long drive and when I was finally tired of roaming around, I went to the same pub I took Ivy.“Here is your chilled beer.” The waitress who served us that night smiled brightly. I took a seat at the bar today, hoping to distract myself by watching the crowd.“Thanks,” I gave her a polite smile and prayed for help when she lingered on.“Uh, can I have a soda,” I frowned at the familiar voice and turned around to see Noah standing behind me. The waitress blinked at him, looking
AsherRuby’s tattoo parlor was a go-to place if I wanted to get a tattoo done. I liked the ambiance but, I liked the owner better.“Asher Gray,” the pink-haired girl grinned at me before giving me a hug. She wore her trademark black goth-like clothes with that creepy black lipstick, and I think there were more piercings covering her than the last time I saw her.“Ruby,” I smiled, hugging her back. “It’s been too long.”“Any more space on that hot bod for tattoos?” she smirked. “Or piercings?”“Still plenty left,” I laughed.Once upon a time, I used to have a crush on this woman. Logan and Noah brought me here to get me my first tattoo on my fourteenth birthday. Ruby did it, and she was still as she was back then. For some reason, I was in awe of her and hence would pop in now and then to get tattoos. Being the smart ass, she got the point and then did me a favor by fucking me. Yes, this woman was my first. I had just shifted and was horny as fuck 24/7. Ruby let me get off all that stea
Ivy“Wake up…Ivy,” I stirred at the soft voice that purred in my ear.“Let me sleep,” I let out a grunt and then curled up again, way too comfortable to listen.“If you don’t wake up within the next five minutes, I will be forced to throw you over my shoulder and carry you downstairs.”“Fu…fuck you,” I grumbled, burying my face in the pillow.“You can…later,” A wicked snicker tickled my ear but before I could react or respond, I felt strong hands on my legs, pulling me down, the world turning upside down as I opened my eyes, wide
IvyI dashed towards the lake house as soon as Asher counted to three. He picked up real quick, and we were neck to neck, dashing through the forest and jumping over the dead tree trunks and big stone boulders. We reached the lake house together, both breathless and drenched in sweat.“Good one,” Asher smirked, jogging towards the lake. The clear glistening water sparkling with the early morning sunshine was too appealing to ignore.“You aren’t going to strip, are you?” I muttered.“I don’t know how to take a bath while fully clothed, Ivyanka,” he gave me a roll of his eyes and then took off his track pants and boxers before divi
Asher“The marriage registrar is here,” I said.Ivy finished tying her shoes and then stood up, her face impassive as she gave me a nod. She wore a simple white full-sleeved top paired with a blue denim skirt and white shoes. Her cinnamon hair was tied in a high-ponytail with tendrils escaping as always. I must say, Lexi did a good job with her wardrobe. The skirt showed off her long, toned legs and I squirmed, remembering the memory of them wrapped around my waist.“I am ready,” she nodded.“Let’s go then,” I held out my hand and she wordlessly took it. I marveled at the feel of it and also at how pretty the engagement ring looked on her slender finger.Mine, a voice in my head whispered, sounding smug and proud.In the past few days, something between us has changed. I don’t know what, but I could feel it. Not only that, I have felt something change within me. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to explore it further, b
Ivy seemed wary as we followed after him and I kept myself absolutely focused, looking out for anything suspicious. There doesn’t seem to be any. The inside was intricately done and seemed old but charming. Orion led us through a corridor and then opened a door to the left. There was a disgusting, musty scent lingering in the air. It hurt my nose. “Please come in,” he said. We stalked inside and a woman was standing by the window. She too was similarly dressed in black with a sharp, fiercely beautiful face but pale as death, dark hair tied intricately with those creepy red eyes.“And this is my mate,” Orion said. “Venette.”“Pleasure to meet you,” the woman said. “The young alpha of GrayCrest. Please have a seat.” She pointed to the couch and gave me a smile. I kept my expression even, taking a seat with Ivy following suit.“Is that all? You and her?” she asked.“No, we have a family too. But they prefer to stay away from werewolf company,” Venette replied. “Couldn’t force them.”“Th
Ivy To say that my wedding dress fitting was exhausting would be the understatement of the century. Cora was relentless and after a point I forgot how many dresses I tried and which one I finalized. Thankfully, the designer personally came to the packhouse, saving us the ordeal of traveling to the City. I spent the day doing some physical training with Eli and then Luna training with Cora. After dinner, I told Asher I was tired and going to bed early and then pretended to have fallen asleep until he was fast asleep beside me too.And now I was scooting through the silence of the night as Killian’s Beta waited to pick me up. He called me before I had a chance to call him, saying he had the first task ready for me. I told him I would not do anything until after he let me meet with my father and answer the questions I had. He had just laughed and agreed to it.As always, my eyes were blindfolded but this time my senses were at alert. I was keeping count of every bump, every turn. To cour
Ivy“The what?” I frowned. “You need me to find what?”“The Book,” he said.“And what is that supposed to be?” Killian shifted in his seat, throwing one long leg over another.“The Book is well a book that contains the spells needed during the Reawakening Ceremony to awaken the pack souls. I need you to find that book before the Reawakening Ceremony and bring it to me.”“And why do you need a book of spells?” I frowned. “Clearly not for any good reason, but I would like to know what sin I am committing next.” Killian smirked, twirling the glass in his hand.“You have a way with words,” he said. “And if you think it’s a sin, why bother with the details? Our agreement was for you to do what I ask of you. There was no mention of asking questions. Yet, I am willing to answer your questions but only those I feel like answering.”“You are a sick bastard, did anyone tell you that?” I hissed.“I thought that’
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
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